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Social media platforms rarely show users a neutral stream of information. Instead, recommendation algorithms ① are optimized to maximize engagement, and content that provokes strong emotion, particularly outrage, tends to hold attention longer than balanced reporting ever could. Over time, users ② exposed to a steady diet of emotionally charged content may come to believe that extreme opinions are far more common than they actually are, simply because those opinions ③ dominate their feed. Researchers describe this as a distorted mirror: the platform reflects not society as it truly is, but a version ④ shaping by whatever keeps people scrolling. Some platforms have experimented with reducing the visibility of outrage-driven content, only ⑤ to see user engagement drop.

Beyond restoring lost function, engineers are now exploring implants and prosthetics ① designed to give healthy people abilities beyond ordinary human limits, from night vision to reaction times faster than any athlete could achieve through training alone. Supporters frame this as simply the next step in a long history of human enhancement, no different in principle from eyeglasses or vaccines, only more direct. Critics counter that earlier enhancements ② were broadly available to anyone regardless of wealth, while cutting-edge neural and physical implants are likely ③ remaining expensive for decades, potentially splitting society into those who can afford enhancement and those who cannot. If such a divide hardens, competitive advantages in school, sports, and the workplace could come to depend less on effort than on access to capital. What began as a medical tool for restoring what was lost, in other words, may end up ④ redefining the baseline of what counts as an ordinary human being ⑤ altogether.

When I told my parents I wanted to become a musician, I ①expected them to worry about money and stability. Instead, my father surprised me by ②ask what kind of music made me feel most alive. My mother, ③who had once dreamed of becoming a painter herself, admitted that she still wondered what her life might have looked like. Their honesty made me realize that parents' influence on career choices ④is not always about pressure or control. Their trust gave me the courage ⑤to keep pursuing music seriously.

More and more teenagers today ①dream of starting their own business someday. Some students design and sell handmade jewelry online, while others ②create simple mobile apps as a hobby. This growing interest is partly due to the internet, ③which make it easy to reach customers without a physical store. Starting a small business also teaches skills ④that traditional classes rarely offer, such as managing money and marketing a product. Still, most teen entrepreneurs say that failure ⑤taught them more than any success did.

The Greenfield Public Library will offer a variety of special programs for students during summer vacation. The reading club encourages children to read at least one book per week and ①hide their thoughts from others. The writing workshop helps older students ②improve their essay skills. All programs are free, but registration is required in advance because space is ③limited. Interested students should sign up at the front desk or through the library's website. Materials such as notebooks and pencils will be provided for ④every session, so students can make the most of their ⑤vacation.

As private companies develop the technology to mine asteroids for rare metals and water, a legal question once confined to science fiction has suddenly become ① urgent: who, if anyone, owns the resources of outer space? Existing international treaties state that no nation may claim sovereignty over celestial bodies, but they say remarkably ② little about whether a private company may extract and sell what it finds there. Some governments have already passed domestic laws granting their own companies rights to material mined in space, a move that other nations view as a ③ collective attempt to settle a question that should be decided collectively. Supporters of space mining argue that new resources could ④ ease shortages on Earth and fund further exploration, while critics ⑤ warn that treating space as an open frontier for extraction risks repeating the same mistakes that colonization caused on Earth.

Setting a career plan early in high school offers several important ①benefits. First, having a general direction helps students choose subjects and activities that support their goals, instead of picking them ②randomly. Second, a plan gives students a sense of purpose, which can make schoolwork feel more meaningful. However, an effective career plan should remain ③rigid, since interests and circumstances often change during the teenage years. Career counselors therefore recommend reviewing a plan every few months and ④adjusting it based on new experiences. In this way, careful planning provides a clear yet adaptable path toward genuine personal growth and long-term ⑤satisfaction.

When choosing a future career, students often face a common question: should I follow what I love, or what I am good at? Passion can provide strong motivation, but loving an activity does not always mean a person will become skilled at it professionally. Natural talent can lead to quick success, but without genuine interest, that success may eventually feel empty or exhausting. Career experts suggest ___________ instead of choosing only one side. Finding this balance takes time and self-reflection, but it often leads to a more satisfying and sustainable career.

Hospitals are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence tools that can scan medical images and flag potential tumors faster than experienced radiologists. (A) The doctor may argue that they simply trusted a tool the hospital required them to use, while the hospital may blame the software company instead. (B) Yet the growing reliance on these tools raises an uncomfortable legal question: when an AI system misses a diagnosis, who is responsible? (C) Until legal systems clarify this chain of responsibility, patients harmed by an algorithmic error may find themselves with no clear party to hold accountable.

This kind of shift can already be seen in industries such as manufacturing and retail. The job market has changed dramatically over the past few decades, and it continues to shift every year. ( ① ) Many tasks once done entirely by humans are now shared with machines and computer programs. ( ② ) As a result, some traditional jobs have slowly disappeared, while entirely new positions have emerged to replace them. ( ③ ) For example, a graphic designer today must understand complex digital software to stay competitive in the field. ( ④ ) Adapting to these changes can feel stressful, but experts note that workers who stay flexible and keep learning tend to succeed. ( ⑤ ) In this rapidly changing world, the ability to adapt may be more valuable than any single specific skill.