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At 15, I excelled academically yet felt overshadowed and unnoticed. The （1） to stand out consumed me, pushing me towards a regrettable decision.

One day, during a class in the IT lab with my classmates, our teacher mentioned missing computer parts. （2） looks exchanged, everyone wondered how it could happen in a（n） （3） lab. “It’s possible to open that lock with another key,” I said. Instantly, eyes turned to me with newfound interest and curiosity. It was a rush I had never experienced before. Enjoying all the eyes on me, I （4） how to open the lock.

Little did I realize that single moment would ruin everything.

The following day, called to the headmaster’s office, I found myself accused of stealing the missing parts. “I didn’t do it, sir,” I argued, but suspicion （5） his eyes. His repeated （6） intensified, pushing me to the edge of fear and tears. In a desperate attempt to escape the mounting pressure, I （7） confessed（承认）.

The headmaster asked my father to come to school, whose shaky faith in me brought a mix of relief and （8） . My father gently asked me if I understood the gravity of my actions. （9） , I confessed my misguided longing for recognition. In the headmaster’s office, my father listened attentively, and then spoke with quiet authority: “I trust my son. He is not a thief.”

With my father’s support, I learned a valuable lesson: （10） cannot be forced; true recognition comes from honourable acts.

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Most days after school, I love walking in the forest with my dog Nick. It’s （1） （peace）, especially around sunset. Nick has a fun time smelling the leaves and running after rabbits. When Nick runs ahead, I hear him barking excitedly. I sometimes call him back, worried that he might have someone （2） （scare）. The truth, though, is （3） could be guessed——there’s never anyone else here. Just me, Nick, and the quiet forest.

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When was the last time you took on a tough choice? Maybe this morning you debated whether to get up or stay in bed slightly （1） （long）. Making choices is part of life. By the time you brushed your teeth, you （2） （make）several decisions even without noticing. Some choices are quick, while others take more thought. Usually, better outcomes （3） （achieve）through a thorough understanding of strategies like risk tolerance.

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When （1） （travel）, we engage with cultures and experiences. However, according to a report by the World Wildlife Fund, tourists （2） （leave）over 1.3 billion tons of food waste last year, （3） accounted for about 8% of the total global gas release in 2024. To reduce our impact, we can take simple steps: empty the fridge before heading out, and choose sustainable dining options. These efforts help us travel more responsibly. After all, exploring the world shouldn’t come （4） the planet’s expense.

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Join us for TransForm, the interactive summer camp that helps you teens find your passion by participating in various activities and connecting with others.

Experience TransForm

TransForm allows you to get to focus on your chosen track through subject matter talks, hands-on workshops, and off-site experiences. However, if you are unsure what track you want, you still get to explore any workshop you want as part of our Explore Workshops. Besides, your parents will also be able to participate in workshops selected just for them to learn about cutting-edge science.

Schedule of Programming

Programming Tracks

·Agricultural Science: Introducing you to areas such as biology, urban farming, and environmental science so that you can explore the field of agriculture

·Community Booster: Guiding you to develop innovative solutions for real-world challenges and create transformative progress to benefit all communities

·Healthy Living: Empowering you to make healthy decisions in such areas as nutrition and emotional well-being, and lead healthy lifestyles

·Science Lab: Leading you to explore the skills you need to succeed in life in key areas like computer science, robotics, and physics

（1）TransForm allows the teens to____________.

（2）According to the schedule, which activity can the teens participate in?

（3）What can the teens do in the Programming Tracks?