Yesterday, Sophie, who gained fame for surviving two horrific accidents in her childhood, announced on the Internet that she is expecting her first child. “The biggest_________of all will be arriving in September!” she wrote.

Friends, family and supporters were quick to_________the mum-to-be with love and _________in the comment section.

“Oh Sophie, you have been a part of our consciousness since you were little. I have followed your _________from each tragedy along your journey. My wife and I were _________by your life experiences but the strength _________by you is most impressive. You darling, are a(n)_________and now an inspiring mum. We are all_________for you both.” Sophie’s friend said.

Sophie and her husband Joseph have_________each other since they were six years old, but didn’t start dating until after __________from their universities. They took their__________to the next level and became married in 2023.

“She has always been the__________person I’ve ever known. I could know from our first handshake, a very firm hold,” Joseph told the interviewer “Strong, confident and generous, those three words best__________Sophie. That’s what I__________when I’m with her.”

Now they are eagerly__________the arrival of their own happiness. Hearty congratulations to the expectant parents-to-be!

In the days when an ice cream cost much less, a 10-year-old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and _________ at a table. A waitress _________ him a glass of water. “How much is an ice cream?” “50 cents,” _________ the waitress. The little boy pulled his hand out of his pocket, asking “_________ is a dish of plain ice cream?” Some people were now waiting for a _________ and the waitress was a bit _________. “35 cents,” she said quickly. The little boy again counted the _________. “I’ll have the plain ice cream,” he said. The waitress brought the ice cream, put the _________ on the table and walked away.

The boy finished the ice cream, paid the cashier and left. When the waitress came back, she began _________ the table and then was moved to tears at what she saw. There, on the table, placed neatly beside the empty __________, were 15 cents — her tip.

A few weeks ago, John went to a new school. He likes it better than his _______ school. The classrooms are big and _______. Every classroom has a computer in it. The _______ is also really great! There are lots of books, magazines and newspapers. It also has the most comfortable chairs and students can sit on them when they _______. He decides to do a lot of reading to _______ himself. The food in the school dining hall is delicious and _______. All of the students like to _______ there. The beef noodles are John's favorite. John's favorite _______ at the school is the lecture hall. The students often go there to listen to _______. Last week John went there for an interesting speech and he ________ it. The school has all kinds of activities. ________ there is a music festival every June. The students like their school band（乐队）very much. The sports meeting is ________ one of the most popular activities at the school, ________ is in September every year. John is happy that he can ________ at this school. He enjoys his every day here ________ he has the best teachers and the friendliest classmates.