15．A. relaxed B. connect C. protect D. stores E. taste F. unusual
　　Gaming is more than a fun pastime. It is a way to (1)       people all round the world. For some, it is even a livelihood (谋生之道). With the global market quickly growing, getting into the gaming industry is a natural step for IKEA. On January 29, the Swedish furniture maker released its first ever gaming products in China. This line of products can make game lovers feel more (2)       while playing game.
　　In total, there are more than 30 products in the line, including desks, chairs and neck pillows. One of the most 45 products is a wooden accessory that looks like a big hand. IEKA explains that the equipment is used to "take care of headsets. " There is also a special cup﹣holder which can be attached (固定) to the side of the desk. The nice thing about these new products is that they all (3)       IEKA's tradition of affordable (可负担得起的) price.
　　IEKA wants to attract gamers around the world to its (4)       and website.
　　"Now we're taking the first step on our gaming journey," it says. "We hope to meet people's (5)       by offering different kinds of gaming products.

29．　　Museums are some of the best places to go out in London. You can visit them for a day. Most of them are free. One day I went on a trip to the science museum with my dad. I really liked the place.
　　First we had a look at a new free show called Dan Dare and the Birth of High﹣tech Britain. It explained an important time in British history. From it we knew that British technology improved after the war. It was about the story of Dan Dare, a classic British science fiction comic hero. He was the leader of all the pilots on a spaceship.
　　After that, we went to the Energy Gallery (能源长廊), the museum's latest interactive (互动的) gallery. When we saw it, we realized we need and use energy not only at present but also in the future. There were over 50 interactive shows. They taught us about the world of physics. The workers were excitedly explaining the shows while we watched them.
　　Finally, we went to the Antenna Gallery and got the latest science news. But I couldn't study all the galleries in one day. There were just too many to see!What a pity!

30．　　Now we are so familiar with the BMW car, it is a famous car. Now I do not say about the car, but about the BMW people. In many Western countries, the subway is called the "Metro". Many people go to work by taking a bus to the nearby Metro station. After they (1)       the Metro, they walk a few blocks before arriving at their final destination. Now you know in fact the BMW is saying about a kind of people who go to the office by bus, by Metro and on foot. Those who go to work by BMW are called BMW people. B stands for the bike(2)       some people always go to the office by bike. It is very usual for you to see many people crowded in the bus station and the Metro station, especially in the big cities like Shanghai. I hate to be in a place full of people and waste a lot of time waiting there, so I usually(3)       and choose to go to the office by bike. It is very convenient for me and I have found that there are really many people who are (4)       to me.
　　Are you one of the BMWs?To be a member of the BMWs, I often enjoy the way to the office, and enjoy seeing different people on the way. Also I think I can enjoy the(5)       when I ride the bike. The life is so beautiful, we can do many other things that can make our life beautiful and enjoyable. So do not lose the confidence about life, enjoy your life, and (6)       go ahead for your dream and stick to it no matter you are a BMW or not.

31．Bridging the Gap
　　Anytime we need a taxi, we can pull out our phone, tap (轻轻叩击) a few buttons on the screen and a car will show up. It's awesome (绝妙的), right?But what happens to the elderly people who need a taxi ride but don't know how to use a phone to book one? They can only wave at the taxis passing by, many of which have a(1)       been booked. I feel terrible every time I go to the hospital with my grandmother.
　　There is always a long q(2)       of sick elderly people waiting for taxis. These people probably badly need a taxi. But they cannot get one because they do not know how to use a smartphone.
　　Over the past ten or so years, technology has advanced quickly. For most of us, it has changed the way we live. Today, shopping, banking and even work can all be done over the internet. However, w(3)       many new apps have made life easier for us younger folk, it has made it increasingly difficult for the older generations.
　　China has now passed a new set of guidelines (指导方针) to keep several basic services balanced between their online and offline availability. However, bridging this "digital gap" needs e(4)       effort. Probably anyone over the age of 60, at one time or another, has called their children or grandchildren to ask for help with their smartphones. When they do so, we must be p(5)      . What may only take us seconds to master can take them hours to do so, even after repeated instructions. Even then, the smallest mistake will leave them more confused (迷惑的) than before.
　　The next (1000)time(s) your elders ask you for help with technology, remember who was the person that spent countless hours t(6)       you how to talk, walk, eat, etc. The least we can do is repay some of the favor.

32．　　A ship was wrecked (失事的) during a storm at sea and only two of the men were able to swim to a small island. Not knowing what else to do, the two friends agreed that they had nothing to do but to pray (祈祷) to God.
　　However, to find out whose prayers were more powerful, they agreed to divide the island into two parts and each one stay on the other part of the island. The first thing they prayed for was food. The next morning, the first man saw a fruit tree on his side. But the other man's side had nothing.
　　After a week, the first man decided to pray for a wife. The next day, another ship was wrecked and the only survivor (幸存者) was a woman who swam to his side of the island. But on the other side of the island, there was nothing.
　　Soon, the first man prayed for a house, clothes and more food. The next day, all of these things appeared. However, the second man still had nothing.
　　About one year later, the first man prayed for a ship so that he and his wife could leave the island, and in the morning he found a ship stopped at his side. The first man decided to leave without his friend. As the ship was about to leave, the first man heard an angry voice from Heaven, "Why are you leaving your friend on the island?" "My blessings (祈福) are mine alone," the first man answered. "His prayers were all unanswered and so he doesn't deserve anything." "You are mistaken!" the voice blamed him. "He had only one prayer, which I answered. If, not for that, you would not have received any of my blessings." "Tell me," the first man asked the voice, "what did he pray for?" He prayed that all of your prayers would be answered.
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