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Most people hope to receive birthday gifts. But Jimmy Teng does things differently. The 74-year-old man 1 (sell) ice creams for the past 17 years in Singapore. Every year, on 22 March - his birthday - he 2 (offer) free ice creams. This year, he plans to give away 800 ice creams. “People are quite 3 (stress) recently and I want to help,” he said. “Sharing makes me feel happy.” He enjoys talking with his customers, and many of them become his friends.
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Harmony has many different meanings. In relation to music, it refers to individual notes coming together 4 (form) a pleasant sound. When flavours are harmonious, it means a meal is pleasing to the palate (味觉). Harmony is all about finding the right balance in different situations in order to obtain peace and happiness. A saying like “Harmony is most precious” highlights the importance of harmony in the 5 (life) of Chinese people. Harmony is great wisdom, which not only embodies 6 (we) highest value, but also reflects the basic principles of how to act and how to treat others.
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A growing body of research suggests that blue spaces may benefit well-being. For starters, 7 (spend) time in blue spaces encourages movement - 8 you’re walking around a lake or swimming in it - and physical activity is vital for a healthier body and brain. When people exercise in or near water, they tend to do so for longer than those working out in green or urban settings, 9 (potential) because they perceive time differently. Studies suggest that, under the right conditions, blue spaces can also reduce noise in urban areas, help improve air quality, and cool down hot climates - all of 10 contribute to physical health.