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I’d just arrived at school, ready for another school day. I was reading a book in the classroom when there was an （1） . “Today at 1: 10 there will be auditions（面试）for a musical.” My friends all jumped up in excitement and asked me, “Will you be going, Amy?” “Sure,” I said. I had no （2） in drama, but I’d try out because my friends were doing it.

At 1:10, there was a （3） outside the drama room. Everyone looked energetic. I hadn’t expected I’d be standing there that morning. But now that I was doing it, I （4） felt nervous. What if I wasn’t any good?

I entered the room and the teachers made me say some lines from the musical. They then （5） my singing skills and asked what role I wanted to play. The teachers were smiling and praising me. I felt like I had a （6） , so I said, “A big role.” They said they’d look into it. I started getting really nervous. What if I didn’t get a main role?

Soon, the cast list was （7） . My friends checked and came back shouting, “Amy, you got the main role! ” Sure enough, my name was at the top. I just stared at it and started to （8） . I was so happy.

After two months we were all prepared and ready to go on stage. It was fun. And when people started （9） , that gave me a boost of confidence. It stayed with me and made me feel （10） . I realised that by trying something new, I can have fun — even if it means stepping out of my comfort zone.

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Slowing down can contribute significantly to personal growth. Taking the time （1） （rest）allows us to develop a deeper sense of （2） （self-aware）. When we slow down, we create space to reflect on our thoughts and emotions, which helps us identify important areas of our lives and （3） （give）us the opportunity to make right choices. To practise this, we need to establish clear （4） （boundary）in our personal and professional life.

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On April 5, 2024, John Tinniswood （1） （name）the world’s oldest living man. And when （2） （ask）about his new title, he shared the secret: moderation（适度）. Tinniswood, （3） doesn’t smoke and rarely drinks, credited moderation for helping him stay healthy during his long life. “If you eat too much or do too much of anything, you’re going to suffer eventually,” he said.

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One day, I saw a boy walking along George Street with an armful of books. I thought （1） myself, “Why would he carry all his books? ” Just then, some kids ran at him, （2） （knock）his books out of his arms. His glasses went flying and landed in the grass. My heart went out to him, and I （3） （jog）over to him. As I handed him the glasses, he looked at me and said, “Thanks!”

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The Language Exchange Programme allows students in pairs to communicate in two different languages they wish to share and learn each week. Students record short entries after each partner meeting noting the language skills practised and the topics discussed. Each pair of students meets three times throughout the term with a teacher who decides if the exchange is effective. Students who successfully complete the programme will receive one credit each.

Requirements for completion:

•One welcoming session on the second Friday of the term

•18 weekly one-hour pair meetings

•Weekly progress reports for all pair meetings

•At least three pair-teacher meetings

•One five-minute final video

Sign up!

The sign-up and registration process is as follows:

•Students sign up and indicate the languages they can share and languages they are interested in learning.

•Based on the information entered by each student, potential pairs are identified.

•Proficiency（熟练）levels are confirmed through coursework or placement tests.

•Once a pair has been determined to be suitable, the students will be contacted individually with a special permission number to register for the programme.

Reminders:

Signing up for the programme does not automatically mean that you will be able to register and participate. Pairs are matched by languages of interest and proficiency levels. Since there are many factors involved in the pairing process, not all students who sign up will be matched with a partner and be able to register for the programme.

（1）In the programme, students will _________.

（2）To complete the programme, students are required to _________.

（3）What do students need to do during the registration?