Sarah had just moved to a new town over the summer. She was_______about starting at a new school where she didn’t _______ anyone, and was worried about fitting in and making friends. However, Sarah _______ to make the most of this new opportunity (机会).

On the first day of school, Sarah arrived early. She was _______the size of the school, which made her feel small. As she walked down the hallways, Sarah _______ groups of students already came together, laughing and talking. She wondered if she would ever _______ like they did. But then, something _______happened. One of the students, a girl with a friendly smile, walked close to Sarah and_______ herself. “Hi, I’m Emma,” she said. You look lost. Can I help you _______ your classroom?

Sarah was taken aback by Emma’s ________, but thankful for the offer. They walked together down the hallways. Sarah hoped that maybe she had found a new friend.

Throughout the day, Sarah found other students were just as ________ and welcoming as Emma. She struck up conversations with her ________ and even shared a few laughs with her teachers.

As the day wore on, Sarah realized that she had made more friends in a single day than she ever thought possible. She felt a sense of ________ that she hadn’t felt in a long time.

Looking back on that first day of high school, Sarah realized that she had learned a valuable lesson: no matter what ________lay ahead, she had the support and ________ of her new friends to help her.

I believe joining ASB was one of the best decisions of my eighth-grade year, and being a part of the journalism committee was a wonderful experience. After the first meeting, I had a strong _______ that ASB was going to be a thrill(令人兴奋的经历) .

The committee was a selected _______ of three students, two of whom were new, including me. So I had to take a _______ course in journalism. Though it sounds challenging, it is easy as long as you use your time _______ .

My first _______ was on ASB’s first event, Spirit Week. I quickly learned that these stories take quite some time and _______ extra time outside of school to be well written. Though I played on a travel hockey(曲棍球) team and had several practices and _______throughout the week and weekend, some advice I should have taken more seriously was_______ first, fun and games later. I had trouble _______ a consistent schedule throughout the school year, making it ________ to create articles, finish homework, and travel to practices and games. I know now that school should and always be the number one priority(优先事项).

My three years at McAuliffe are ________ an end, and though it was quite an experience with online school, masks(口罩) and ________ schedules, it was an exciting and wild ride,________ me well for the future.

I ________ high school will be quite the experience, with sports, classes, and clubs. It will be exciting because there are so many new things to ________ , as well as meeting new friends.

Have you ever heard the radio club in our school? It is great because it is run by the students for the school. Kate Jones is ______ as she is one of the hosts.

It was ______ two years ago. One day, Kate just began thinking about ______ for everyone, so she asked the headmaster if music could be played during break times. He agreed to the ______, and two years later Kate is in charge of the radio club ______ the oldest student member. The club is much more than music. Every morning the hosts ______ their schoolmates about the weather, recent news, and some special messages that they are required to broadcast.

When parents come to visit the school and talk to the teachers, Kate and her fellows ______ play songs sung by students, and also give messages to inform the ______ of events such as outings and school plays. At the end of the school year, many students who are graduating use the ______ to give messages to their close friends and teachers. Kate says she will miss the radio club after graduation,______ she knows that it will continue without her.