Continued from yesterday（延續自昨日）
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However, not every toy has its moment. Some fans were __8__ that simple classics like balloons—a universal symbol of celebrations—haven’t made the cut yet. With their lightweight charms and transformative puffs of air, balloons have __9__ millions for decades and will have to wait at least another year for a chance to be inducted.
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As the Toy Hall of Fame continues to celebrate toys that __10__ creativity and joy, we can only wonder which treasures will earn a spot next. Will the widely adored balloon finally take its place in 2025? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: The magic of toys and the joy they bring to people will always endure.
不過並非每個玩具都有屬於它們的時刻。有些粉絲對於簡樸的經典玩具──像是全球慶典象徵的氣球──尚未入選而感到沮喪。氣球有著輕盈的魅力，還能隨著空氣變化萬千，數十年來已經娛樂了數百萬人，不過至少得再多等一年才能有入選的機會。
隨著玩具名人堂持續頌揚激發創造力和帶來歡樂的玩具，我們只能期待接下來哪些珍寶會入選。廣受喜愛的氣球會不會終於在2025年取得一席之地呢？只有時間能夠證明了，不過有一點是確定的：玩具的魔力和它們為人們帶來的歡樂將永垂不朽。
Photo: AP 照片：美聯社
What Did You Learn?
(A) inspire (B) upset (C) secured (D) display
(E) picks (F) established (G) judges (H) belong
Photo: AP 照片：美聯社
(I) prestigious (J) delighted
答案：
1. E 2. H 3. F 4. D 5. G
6. C 7. I 8. B 9. J 10. A
Words in Use
4. generation n. 世代
The campaign was designed to rouse the younger generation to take action.
這一系列活動是設計來激勵較年輕一代採取行動。
5. cherish vt. 珍惜
We should cherish what we have instead of longing for what we don’t.
我們應該珍惜我們所有，而非渴求自己所沒有的東西。
Practical Phrases
2. make the cut 成功入選；通過篩選
Kevin worked hard to improve his basketball skills and finally made the cut for the high school team.
凱文努力提升籃球技巧，終於成功入選高中校隊。
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