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Cities are getting smarter every day, so are their transit options. One emerging option is autonomous vehicles (AVs), or simply cars with self-driving 1)____. However, as experts say, before we enter a reality where AVs are 2)____ into our daily lives, we will see the continued rise of electric vehicles (EVs) all over the world. Besides saving costs for consumers, EVs can bring many 3)____ benefits to the environment because they use electricity instead of gas to drive their wheels. Many large cities are trying to encourage the use of EVs by installing public charging stations throughout the city and 4)____ the vehicle registration process. At the same time, many automakers are working to 5)____ the charging speed of EVs and to make EVs more 6)____. As the use of EVs rises, greater 7)____ will be placed on the power industry. In some areas where energy resources are stressed already, the increasing use of EVs could well 8)____ the electrical supply system. EVs can also impact urban planning. Thus, consideration of commute options, location of charging stations, and open data should be part of a city's future mobility plans. It is important for automakers to partner with urban planners

When I was young, I had a very narrow understanding of beauty. I used to 1)____ it with only physical things. It was about what the eye could see: soft hair, clear skin, 2)____ clothes, a good figure ... I think some other people may also have gone through this phase of wanting the perfect shell defined solely in terms of 3)____ standards. When I first entered the modeling industry, I was always 4)____ to conform to others' criteria of beauty. I would think, "Well, if they say I'm beautiful, then I am. But if they don't, then I'm not." Even today, I can't believe how 5)____ my thoughts were. I want to correct this narrow idea that our beauty comes from the notions and approval of other people. When we allow others to determine what is beautiful, we fail to express and accept our individuality, our unique physical and personal 6)____. I think we should ask ourselves the question "What is beautiful to me?" and construct our own 7)____ of beauty that are more comprehensive and more meaningful. As time goes on, I have gradually expanded my definitions of beauty, without limiting them to what lies on the outside. I have started to realize that physical beauty won't last forever because we humans are all 8)____ and will grow old inevitably. I have met many strong and courageous women, for example, a friend who 9)____ breast cancer and a cousin who works hard to provide for her child. I have also met many women who are devoted to their careers. Their confidence radiates from their 10)____ to their professional pursuits. These women are examples of beautiful actions and thoughts. They embrace being themselves.

1 In his response to the job offer from the company, he ____________ healthcare benefits available to full-time employees to make a final decision. 2 They got lost while hiking in the mountain, spending many hours ____________ the dense forest before finding their way back to the trail. 3 Wherever you go for college and whatever major you pursue, you should actively ____________ new opportunities and experiences to enrich your learning. 4 As part of an ecosystem that contains numerous living species, we human beings ____________ not only ourselves but also other species that share the same planet. 5 Raised in a family where being frugal was a virtue, we never got rid of anything we had until it completely ____________. 6 According to the law, art museums are considered non-profit organizations and can ____________ some taxes if they meet certain requirements. 7 Parents all ____________ school's measures to lower kids and encourage their positive activities. 8 Some people ____________ phones, even if they are point to their devices.

Welcome to our special edition "Building Better Businesses". As is well recognized, the business world is changing. For the new generation of entrepreneurs, setting up a Silicon Valley social media venture isn't their dream. Instead, their 1)____ is clear: building a company that has a purpose at its heart. These founders speak with 2)____ that they want their companies to have a social or environmental impact as well as to make money. They want to play a role in their communities, 3)____ a balance between work and private life, and invest for the long term rather than for quick profits. At the same time, older people are becoming more active in entrepreneurship, too, as they find they still 4)____ the dream of setting up their own business and now have the confidence to take the risk. With people living longer and starting to seek more 5)____ in later life, this trend will surely continue to grow in the future. Plus, it is noted that older founders are more 6)____ to succeed in business than their younger counterparts (相对应者) because they believe they have more experience and wisdom. Our special edition intends to help you build a better business, whether you are an ambitious individual who 7)____ to launch an independent company and strives to make a(n) 8)____ impact on the world, or whether you are already a business owner and are looking for inspiration to 9)____ your services. Whatever your story, we hope you will find all the 10)____ ideas, helpful tips, instructions, and insights you need in this guide. So, why not begin your exploration with us now?

1 Over the last decade, the trend toward working from home has slowly ____________ across the country. 2 Many students have ____________ the experience of participating in the summer camp ____________ life-changing and the best time they've ever had. 3 These workshops provide students with opportunities to experiment with different techniques and ____________ what they have learned ____________ in a supportive environment. 4 The artist restored the painting and ____________ it ____________, revealing the fine colors of the rainbow, which were lost beneath layers of dirt. 5 When students are exposed to environments that ____________ learning, the chances of achieving their educational goals increase. 6 We should be open to new ways of thinking, ____________ what we do, and strive to improve ourselves on the basis of our experience. 7 Several hours later, the budget meeting ____________ and the board members filed out of the room. 8 Some research suggests that the history of the Mid-Autumn Festival can ____________ more than 3,000 years ago.

Farming invariably interferes with the habitats of plants and animals. However, this does not necessarily mean that agriculture will put biodiversity in 1)____ and that the two can never come together. In fact, quite the opposite is true. Sustainable cultivation of agricultural land for food and animal feed enables us to 2)____ biodiversity. Compared with the massive population growth in the last few decades, the expansion of arable (可耕的) land over the same period has been small. And there are limits to further expansion. A large 3)____ of the earth's surface like deserts is not suitable for crop cultivation, and other areas are 4)____ by humans for roads and buildings. Some land that is rich in biodiversity needs to be protected and thus should not be 5)____ into arable land. The tropical rain forests, for example, have the highest species diversity in the world, and changing this land for crop cultivation would be 6)____ to the habitats and, indeed, the existence of the species in these places. By 2050, global demand for food will have increased substantially. This is one of the 7)____ challenges facing agriculture today: How do we balance the rising demand for food and the need to maintain biological 8)____ and diversity, now and in the future? Efficient and effective use of land will be 9)____ to the increase of food production and preservation of natural animal and plant habitats. Achieving this will depend, to a large extent, on the use of modern and 10)____ agricultural methods. If these methods are successfully developed, agriculture and biodiversity will be able to coexist in greater harmony.

1 If the goods do not ____________ the contract specifications, the buyer can request several different kinds of compensation. 2 The company tried to release an improved milk chocolate bar using condensed milk rather than powdered milk, but it ____________ than the previous products. 3 For the sake of health, we should ____________ the intake of high-calorie and high-fat foods with poor nutritional value. 4 Wastewater and the increasing atmospheric CO2 levels are two great environmental challenges that ____________ human life. 5 The recent oil price rise was found to ____________ the changes in supply and demand, but came as a result of uncertainty about the market. 6 Most experts agreed that the cost of conducting the experiment must ____________ the potential benefit to society the research might provide. 7 In order to ____________ natural resources and minimize waste disposal, it is necessary for everyone to get into the habit of recycling. 8 Many phishing emails (钓鱼电子邮件) try to deceive you with the threat that your account will ____________ if it is not updated right away.

Jack MacDonald, a Seattle man, left a fortune worth $187.6 million to charity after living a frugal and humble life. The 1)____ was the largest charitable gift in Washington State in 2013. MacDonald struck people as a man without much money. He 2)____ coupons to save money on groceries, wore sweaters with holes, and took a bus to attend alumni luncheons. He once bought so many cans of frozen juice at a bargain price that he had to 3)____ a new freezer to hold them. MacDonald left 40 percent of his fortune to Seattle Children's Research Institute to support a variety of 4)____ research in childhood diseases, although he had no 5)____ of his own. He was born in British Columbia, Canada, grew up in Seattle, and worked as a lawyer for three decades. He did not get married until he was in his 50s. MacDonald made a huge fortune by investing in the stock market. After his parents died, he received a large family 6)____. He never thought about buying any luxuries although he had 7)____ wealth at his disposal. Material possessions weren't important to him. MacDonald might have been eccentric in some ways, but he always acted on his 8)____ to do good with his wealth. Over the years, he contributed to hundreds of causes and organizations. He also sent anonymous gifts to a small town in Canada where his grandparents lived after they 9)____ there from Scotland. In July 2013, MacDonald was hospitalized due to a serious head injury that would eventually lead to his death. In the two months before he died, he insisted on using inexpensive ordinary drugs so that his treatment wouldn't 10)____ additional costs. He once said he would like to be remembered as a philanthropist (慈善家). With his generosity and selflessness, surely he has been.

1 Compassionate and caring, he never ____________ when the vulnerable groups needed help, and he made a difference! 2 The international meeting released a joint statement ____________ all countries in the world to work together to tackle global issues like poverty and climate change. 3 We didn't expect that such a small art show would attract many visitors, so it was quite a surprise that more than a hundred people ____________ in the gallery. 4 A common theme in science fiction films is that aliens ____________ the earth and then their attempt is defeated by humans using less advanced technology. 5 China and some other countries have committed to net zero emissions of greenhouse gases by mid-century, and many more are ____________. 6 With the improvement of smart safety features of modern cars, road accidents are expected to decrease as drivers can ____________ potential dangers or bad traffic conditions. 7 To help residents prepare for the predicted snowstorm, the local weather bureau ____________ early warnings and provided updates through various channels.

Jack MacDonald, a Seattle man, left a fortune worth $187.6 million to charity after living a frugal and humble life. The 1) ______ was the largest charitable gift in Washington State in 2013. MacDonald struck people as a man without much money. He 2) ______ coupons to save money on groceries, wore sweaters with holes, and took a bus to attend alumni luncheons. He once bought so many cans of frozen juice at a bargain price that he had to 3) ______ a new freezer to hold them. MacDonald left 40 percent of his fortune to Seattle Children's Research Institute to support a variety of 4) ______ research in childhood diseases, although he had no 5) ______ of his own. He was born in British Columbia, Canada, grew up in Seattle, and worked as a lawyer for three decades. He did not get married until he was in his 50s. MacDonald made a huge fortune by investing in the stock market. After his parents died, he received a large family 6) ______. He never thought about buying any luxuries although he had 7) ______ wealth at his disposal. Material possessions weren't important to him. MacDonald might have been eccentric in some ways, but he always acted on his 8) ______ to do good with his wealth. Over the years, he contributed to hundreds of causes and organizations. He also sent anonymous gifts to a small town in Canada where his grandparents lived after they 9) ______ there from Scotland. In July 2013, MacDonald was hospitalized due to a serious head injury that would eventually lead to his death. In the two months before he died, he insisted on using inexpensive ordinary drugs so that his treatment wouldn't 10) ______ additional costs. He once said he would like to be remembered as a philanthropist (慈善家). With his generosity and selflessness, surely he has been.

It's true that greenhouses consume resources, but making the correct choices when you design, build, and run your greenhouses can make your growing operation more sustainable. Typical greenhouse operation consumes 1) ______ amounts of plastic, from the plastic film covering on many greenhouses, to the plastic packaging of soil and fertilizers. Choosing recyclable materials, both in the 2) ______ of greenhouses and in their everyday operation, is one effective way to run sustainable greenhouses. By their very nature, greenhouses are good at collecting energy from the 3) ______ sun and using it to warm or heat their 4) ______ to the appropriate temperature. Passive solar design, which doesn't use mechanical or electrical 5) ______ but simply a building's own structure to capture and store solar energy, is usually most people's choice for their greenhouses. Meanwhile, allowing for adequate control of 6) ______ when you design greenhouses minimizes the need for electric fans and other energy-consuming cooling solutions. A good greenhouse design also considers the installation of thermal-banking system, a process that uses the sun to heat water and then 7) ______ the water underground, where it can be used to heat the greenhouse in cooler weather. Though the thermal-banking project sounds a little 8) ______ due to the extra design and work it requires, it helps make the operation of the greenhouse more sustainable. The operation of a greenhouse consumes energy and uses a lot of water as well. To 9) ______ this problem, you can replace traditional lighting with more energy-efficient LED lighting, and build a rainwater collection and storage system. These methods can significantly 10) ______ energy and water costs though some more investments are needed at first.

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