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TravelMate – Your Perfect Travel Companion!
TravelMate is the ultimate travel platform that helps you connect with people who have (1) _____. Whether you’re into adventure, food, culture, or just relaxing, we’ll match you with like-minded explorers (2) _____ the same things you do. Looking to make your trips more meaningful? TravelMate is perfect for travelers who want to enrich
(3) _____ journeys with real connections and unforgettable memories. All you have to do is to create a profile, tell us about your preferences, and get instant (4) _____ to potential travel buddies. It’s quick, easy, and fun! Plus, TravelMate works (5) _____ on both computers and smartphones, making it easy to use while on the go. Tired of traveling alone? Ready to explore the world with someone who truly gets you? Join TravelMate today – and let your next adventure (6) with the perfect companion!
(Adapted from travelcommunity.org)

Save the Earth, One Step at a Time!
Key Facts
Every year, over 8 million tonnes of plastic enter our oceans, threatening (7) _____ life and ecosystems.
Transport significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Air travel alone can (8) _____10% of your annual carbon footprint!
What You Can Do
✮ Eat Sustainably
• Choose a plant-based diet (9) _____ possible.
• Reducing meat and dairy consumption not only cuts down on greenhouse gas emissions but also helps prevent deforestation for animal feed crops.
✮ Reduce Waste
• Say no (10) _____ single-use plastics!
• Use reusable bags, containers, and water bottles.
• Every time you reuse, you keep waste out of landfills and oceans.
✮ Travel Responsibly
Walk or bike for short trips.
For longer distances, (11) _____ public transport or trains instead of flying. This helps reduce (12) _____ air pollution.
(Adapted from WWF)

Stress
In prehistoric times, the physical changes in response to stress were an essential adaptation for meeting natural threats. The stress response, even in the modern world, (18) _____ during critical events such as sports activities, important meetings, or situations of actual danger. If stress becomes persistent and low-level, however, the brain, heart, lungs, vessels and muscles become chronically over- or under-activated. (19) _____. Acute stress can also be harmful in certain situations.
Studies suggest that (20) _____ is associated with depression or anxiety. In one study, two-thirds of subjects who experienced a stressful situation had nearly six times the risk of developing depression within that month. Some evidence suggests that repeated release of stress hormones disrupts normal levels of serotonin, the nerve chemical
(21) _____ . Certainly, on a more obvious level, stress diminishes the quality of life by reducing feelings of pleasure and accomplishment, and relationships are often threatened.
The tensions of unresolved stress frequently cause insomnia, generally keeping the stressed person awake or causing awakening in the middle of the night or early morning. In fact, evidence suggests that stress hormones can increase during sleep in anticipation of a specific waking time. (22) _____ . Relaxation therapy has been found to reduce stress levels and consequently improve the quality of sleep.
(Adapted from Cambridge Vocabulary for IELTS)

William Shakespeare must surely be the greatest writer in the English language, and he may also be the writer who has influenced this language the most. For example, he came up with many phrases we commonly use today, like ‘all of a sudden’, ‘love is blind’ and ‘too much of a good thing’. He might not be everyone’s favourite author, but people speak highly of his work, and Hamlet, Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet are some of the best-known plays in the world.
Although Shakespeare is so famous, we do not know much about his life, not even his date of birth. He was baptised in Stratford-upon-Avon on 26th April 1564, so he must have been born around that time. His birthday is celebrated on 23rd April, but no one can say for sure whether that is the right date.
Similarly, little is known about his education. He may have attended school in Stratford, where he could have studied Latin and Greek. It cannot have been easy – school started at 6 a.m. and finished at 5 p.m., so he would have had to keep up with very long hours.
In recent years, this lack of knowledge about Shakespeare’s life has led to speculation that other people might have written some of his works. However, while it is sometimes difficult to tell the differences between Shakespeare’s works and those of other contemporary writers, the vast majority of scholars agree that it simply cannot be true – the works must be Shakespeare’s own.
(Adapted from Venture into First for Schools)

Anyone walking through a local park might unexpectedly discover an abandoned book bearing a label that reads ‘Read and Release me’. Rather than dismissing it as a mere joke or prank, the finder has likely encountered a fascinating example of ‘bookcrossing’. This global book-sharing movement was initiated in 2001 by American software developer Ron Hornbaker. His stated mission was to “make the whole world a library,” and the initiative has since attracted hundreds of thousands of participants across the globe.
The process of bookcrossing involves ‘releasing’ books either by passing them directly to friends or by leaving them in public locations for strangers to find, read, and later release them again. [I] Suitable places for such exchanges include parks, cafés, airports, bus stops, and train stations. [II] The person who finds the book then is encouraged to visit the Bookcrossing website and enter its unique identification number printed on the label. [III] This enables the original owner and future readers to track the journey of the book, track its progress, and share reflections on the experience. [IV]
Books are often released in locations that connect to their content, adding an extra layer of relevance. For instance, Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express might be left on a train, while a book about marine biology could appear near a public aquarium. Some enthusiasts have even reported placing books in unusual settings, such as telephone booths or underwater fountains, to create memorable encounters.
Bookcrossing combines a love of literature with a spirit of generosity and adventure. In a world where digital entertainment dominates, this movement serves as a reminder of the simple joy that a physical book - and a shared story - can bring.
(Adapted from Ready for FCE)