No More Junk Food in School!

Starting next week, junk food will no longer be allowed in school.

This includes chips, candy, soda, and (1) _______ unhealthy snacks. Healthy snacks like fruits, nuts, and whole-grain (2) _______ are still allowed.

The school is making this change to (3) _______ healthy eating and improve our students' health.

Please follow this rule to help create (4) _______ healthier environment for everyone.

Thank you for your cooperation!

TimeOut, a global magazine from (1) _______ UK, has named Con Dao (Vietnam) the second-best hidden island for a peaceful holiday. The magazine says there's no better place to relax (2) _______ an island with white sandy beaches and palm trees, where you can explore jungles, quiet beaches, and beautiful views.

Vietnam has many lovely islands, and Con Dao is one of the least visited. It's only an hour's (3) _______ from Ho Chi Minh City. Con Dao, off the coast of Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province, has stunning beaches, tall palm trees, and amazing sea life. Con Son is the only island with people living on it, making it perfect for boat trips and exploring (4) _______ motorbike. You can also go (5) _______ with fish and turtles. Don't miss the Con Dao Museum and Prison Relic to learn about the island's history and the bravery of the Vietnamese people.

British and American English are not only different in spelling and vocabulary (1) __________ in grammar. One example is how they use collective nouns. In American English, these nouns are singular (e.g. The band is playing). In British English, (2) __________ can be singular or plural, but people usually use the plural form (e.g. The band are playing).

British people often use formal words like “shall” while Americans prefer (3) __________ words like “will” or “should”. (4) __________ difference is the past participle of “get”. Americans say “gotten”, but British people only use “got”.

The (5) __________ "needn't" is frequently used in British English, but it is rarely heard in American English. Instead, Americans say "don't need to".

When talking about time and place, British English uses “at” while American English uses “on” for time and “in” for place.

These differences show how both (6) __________ of English have developed uniquely.

1. Robotic vacuum cleaners are loud, but they are a little quieter than regular vacuums because they are smaller. Still, they make noise. These vacuums take longer to clean, usually 30-40 minutes, so the sound can be annoying. You can't do things like have meetings, read, or watch TV while the robot is working. I always wear headphones when mine is running. If you want to relax while the robot cleans, it might not be as quiet as you hope.

2. The robot I've been using for a year has a feature called autodock, which I like. It fills the robot with water and empties the waste after cleaning. This is very helpful. But the autodock is very loud. It sounds like a jet taking off, and it can be so noisy that I think it disturbs the neighbors. It's so loud that it makes me jump every time. If I'm not home, I worry the neighbors might complain about the noise.

1. Green spaces include parks, gardens, trees, sports fields, ponds, and green roofs. These areas provide many benefits for the environment and people's well-being. Trees and plants help absorb air pollution, reduce noise from traffic, and lower carbon dioxide levels. They also help cool cities, especially during hot weather. Research shows that parks can reduce temperatures by about one degree Celsius and affect areas up to one kilometer away.

2. Green spaces also support physical health. In busy cities with heavy traffic and limited parks, people may not exercise enough. Studies show that walking or running in green areas is better for both mental and physical health than exercising in crowded urban spaces. Regular physical activity in these areas helps improve heart health, reduces stress, and prevents diseases such as obesity and osteoporosis.

3. Green spaces also strengthen communities by bringing people together. They create a sense of belonging, trust, and friendship. A lack of green areas is linked to loneliness and isolation. These spaces are especially important for disadvantaged communities that have less access to nature.