A clipped

B convictions

C disruptive 

D domination

E donation
F enormous

G immigrated

H incur

I  inheritance

J  innovative 

K occur

 L offspring 

M purchase 

N reluctance 

O vaccinated

 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.

A conserve

B converted

C corresponding

D devastating

E elimination

F jeopardy

G imperative

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I integrity

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J monumental

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N tackled

O utilized

  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.

A affordable 

B capability

C demand

D disputable

E disrupt

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O undermining

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 and utility companies to provide 9)____ experiences for consumers and residents.

Imagine one day a driverless EV picks you up and drops you off, and then 10)____ to the location of the next passenger without ever stopping to recharge because of wireless power transfer from nearby energy sources. The technology is on the way, but we need to wait for our cities and energy industry to get ready as well.

F hesitation

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G ideological

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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.

B aspires

C attached

D clarity

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F deducible

G diversify

H harbor

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O strike

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?