“Click!” That's the sound of safety. That's the sound of survival. That's the sound of a seat belt locking in place. Seat belts save lives and that's a fact. That's why I don't drive anywhere until {#blank#}1{#/blank#}(I) is on tight. Choosing {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(wear) your seat belt is like choosing between life and death. Imagine you are driving at 100 kilometers per hour or{#blank#}3{#/blank#} (fast) when somebody ahead of you puts on his or her brakes suddenly. What may happen to you?

    Someone think that seat belts are {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(comfortable). Let's just take {#blank#}5{#/blank#} close look at your choice. You are not wearing your seat belt{#blank#}6{#/blank#} you can slide in and out of your seat easily. That sounds {#blank#}7{#/blank#}a lot of fun. But you are also more likely to die or suffer serious{#blank#}8{#/blank#}(injury).

    Wearing a seat belt does not make you completely safe. You can get killed or{#blank#}9{#/blank#}(hurt) while wearing your seat belt. But wearing them{#blank#}10{#/blank#}(prove) to be safer than without them. So why not take the safer way?

    Henry Bond was about ten years old when his father died. He lived {#blank#}1{#/blank#} poor life with his mother. When in fourth grade, Henry wanted a grammar book in order to join a class in the school. But his mother didn't have money {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (buy) one for him. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(trouble) by it, Henry started thinking about {#blank#}4{#/blank#} could be done.

    One morning, it snowed {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (heavy) and the cold wind blew hard. {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (look) at the deep snow, Henry said to {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (he), “It is an ill wind that blows nobody good.”

    He ran to the house of a neighbor, and offered his services to clear a path in front of his house. The offer was accepted. After {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (complete) this work, he received a tip. Then he went to another place for the same purpose, and then to another, until he earned enough to buy the book.

    When school {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (start), Henry was in his seat, the happiest boy in the class, ready to begin the lesson in his new book.

    Henry was always one of the top students in his class. He knew no such word {#blank#}10{#/blank#} “fail”. Having the will, he always found the way.

    Cell phones can be life-saving communication tools to have on hand in a vehicle in case of emergency. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}, actually using a cell phone while driving may be life threatening. Many different studies have shown that when drivers use a phone while driving, it can be very {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (danger). At some point during the use of a cell phone, a driver's eyes are sure to be distracted from the road.

    Studies have shown that new drivers are especially likely {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (have) an accident when they use a cell phone while driving. The reason for this is {#blank#}4{#/blank#}new drivers have less experience in focusing {#blank#}5{#/blank#}driving during distractions. Also, several studies {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (do) on teen drivers found that many teens send text {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (message) while driving, which is thought to be more distracting and at risk.

    All drivers, not just teens or other new drivers, who use a cell phone while driving {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (say) by studies to be at least four times {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (much) likely to be at risk than drivers who don't use a phone behind the wheel. Such studies have inspired many countries, {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (include) the United States, to have at least some bans on hand-held cell phone use while driving. However, many people feel that these restrictions are not enough because studies have also shown that hand-held cell phones are just a part of the problem.

    Why do different people like different colors? The answer depends largely {#blank#}1{#/blank#} cultural values. To the Egyptians, green is a color {#blank#}2{#/blank#} stands for the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. During the Spring Festival in China, children {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (give) money in a red envelope to bring good fortune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(they) against evils.

    People's {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(choose) of colors is also affected by their bodies' reactions toward them. Green is said to be the most restful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally {#blank#}6{#/blank#} physically. When {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(work) in green environment, people have fewer stomach aches. Red can make a person's blood pressure {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(rise) and increase people's appetite. Many decorators will include different shades of red in the restaurant. And many commercial websites will have a red "Buy Now" button because red is a color that {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (easy) catches a person's eye. Unlike red, blue is believed to cause people to lose appetite. Therefore, {#blank#}10{#/blank#} you want to eat less, eating from blue plates can help.

    During {#blank#}1{#/blank#}1990s, Michael Jordan was {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (probable) the best-known athlete in the world. He was {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (name) the most valued player five times. Millions of fans admire his athletic ability, {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (motivate) and confidence. Off the basketball court, Michael Jordan opened his own steak restaurant and he also found success as an {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (act)

    The first player {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (score) more than 3, 000 points in a season was Wilt Chamberlain. Michael Jordan is the only NBA player {#blank#}7{#/blank#} averaged over 50 points per game for an entire season. {#blank#}8{#/blank#} is no doubt that he {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (deserve) the title "outstanding player {#blank#}10{#/blank#} his generation".

    NASA has a new job listing, and it's no joke. The US space agency is looking for a "joker" to join their {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (plan) mission to Mars.

A mission to Mars is no laughing matter. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} is known that Mars is 225 million kilometers away from Earth. A trip there would take around eight months in a small spacecraft. "When you're living with others in a confined (封闭的) space for a long period of time, such as on a mission to Mars, problems are likely {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (happen)" Jeffrey Johnson, a scientist at the University of Florida, {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (say) to the Guardian. This is probably {#blank#}5{#/blank#} NASA wants an astronaut with a sense of humor. "These are people that have the {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (able) to pull everyone together." Johnson said.

    In {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (stress) situations, perhaps humor is a way to know we aren't alone. We can share our stress by {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (laugh) together. Then we can focus on our jobs instead of just worrying.

But if you're hoping that your favorite TV comedian will fly to Mars, that {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (possible) won't happen. "Being funny won't be enough to land somebody the job," Johnson said, "They also need to be an excellent scientist and engineer." Besides, it's required that they {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (be) in top physical condition.