Exercise 1
Ania _____ _____ _____ _____ (always search) for her true calling. Growing up in a small village in Poland, she _____ (try) various hobbies, but nothing _____ (seem) to ignite her passion. She _____ _____ (study) diligently in school, hoping that academic success _____ _____ (lead) her to a fulfilling career. By the time she _____ (turn) eighteen, she _____ _____ _____ (already explore) more interests than most people do in a lifetime. Her parents _____ _____ (support) her every endeavor, but they _____ _____ (notice) that she _____ _____ _____ (not find) her purpose yet.
Now, at twenty-five, Ania _____ (live) in Warsaw, where she _____ _____ (work) at a marketing firm. She _____ _____ _____ (been thinking) a lot about her life choices lately. Every day, she _____ (commute) to work, but the routine _____ (make) her feel unfulfilled. She _____ (wonder) if she should _____ (pursue) something different. She _____ _____ (start) attending evening classes in painting, and she now _____ (realize) that art _____ (bring) her joy. Her friends _____ _____ (notice) a change in her demeanor; she _____ _____ (smile) more and _____ (seem) genuinely happy.
By next year, Ania _____ _____ _____ (leave) her job to focus entirely on art. She _____ _____ (plan) to open her own studio, and she _____ _____ _____ (save) money diligently for this endeavor. She _____ _____ _____ (hone) her skills every day, and by the time her studio opens, she _____ _____ _____ (create) a significant portfolio of work. She _____ (hope) that she _____ _____ (inspire) others to follow their passions as well. In a few years, she _____ _____ (be) an established artist, and she _____ _____ _____ _____ (share) her journey with aspiring creatives the entire time.
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Ania had always been searching for her true calling. Growing up in a small village in Poland, she tried various hobbies, but nothing seemed to ignite her passion. She had studied diligently in school, hoping that academic success would lead her to a fulfilling career. By the time she turned eighteen, she had already explored more interests than most people do in a lifetime. Her parents had supported her every endeavor, but they had noticed that she had not found her purpose yet.
Now, at twenty-five, Ania lives in Warsaw, where she is working at a marketing firm. She has been thinking a lot about her life choices lately. Every day, she commutes to work, but the routine makes her feel unfulfilled. She wonders if she should pursue something different. She has started attending evening classes in painting, and she now realizes that art brings her joy. Her friends have noticed a change in her demeanor; she is smiling more and seems genuinely happy.
By next year, Ania will have left her job to focus entirely on art. She is planning to open her own studio, and she has been saving money diligently for this endeavor. She will be honing her skills every day, and by the time her studio opens, she will have created a significant portfolio of work. She hopes that she will inspire others to follow their passions as well. In a few years, she will be an established artist, and she will have been sharing her journey with aspiring creatives the entire time.
Exercise 2
Captain Lara _____ _____ _____ (wait) for this mission her entire life; ever since she _____ _____ (dream) of exploring the deepest corners of the universe. Years ago, she _____ (join) the Space Exploration Corps, where she _____ (train) rigorously. She _____ _____ _____ (study) astrophysics and piloting for decades before she _____ _____ (select) for this historic journey. As the spacecraft _____ (launch) from Earth, she _____ _____ (feel) a mix of excitement and apprehension. The crew _____ _____ _____ (work) together for months, preparing for the challenges they _____ _____ (face). They _____ _____ (believe) that their mission _____ _____ (pave) the way for humanity’s future among the stars.
Now, Captain Lara _____ (sit) in the captain’s chair, _____ _____ (gaze) out at the vast expanse of space. The stars _____ _____ (glow) brilliantly against the dark canvas, and the ship’s systems _____ _____ (hum) steadily. She _____ _____ _____ (monitor) the readings, ensuring that everything _____ _____ (function) properly. The crew _____ (is) busy with their tasks, each person contributing to the smooth operation of the vessel. They _____ _____ (encounter) phenomena that humanity has never seen before. Lara _____ _____ (think) about the significance of their discoveries. For weeks, they _____ _____ _____ (travel) through uncharted space, and their data logs _____ _____ _____ (fill up) quickly.
In the coming months, they _____ _____ (reach) the edge of the solar system. By that time, they _____ _____ _____ (collect) immense amounts of data. Captain Lara _____ _____ _____ (lead) an expedition onto a newly discovered dwarf planet. They _____ _____ _____ _____ (travel) for ten years year by then. She _____ (know) the challenges ahead _____ (be) immense, but she _____ (be) confident that their findings _____ _____ (revolutionize) our understanding of the universe. The team _____ _____ _____ (face) unknown dangers, but they _____ _____ (be) prepared. She _____ _____ that they _____ _____ _____ (not fail) in their mission. When they return to Earth, they _____ _____ _____ (change) the course of humanity’s future.
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Captain Lara had been waiting for this mission her entire life; ever since she had dreamed of exploring the deepest corners of the universe. Years ago, she joined the Space Exploration Corps, where she trained rigorously. She had been studying astrophysics and piloting for decades before she was selected for this historic journey. As the spacecraft launched from Earth, she was feeling a mix of excitement and apprehension. The crew had been working together for months, preparing for the challenges they would face. They had believed that their mission would pave the way for humanity’s future among the stars.
Now, Captain Lara sits in the captain’s chair, gazing out at the vast expanse of space. The stars are glowing brilliantly against the dark canvas, and the ship’s systems are humming steadily. She has been monitoring the readings for hours, ensuring that everything is functioning properly. The crew is busy with their tasks, each person contributing to the smooth operation of the vessel. They are encountering phenomena that humanity has never seen before. Lara is thinking about the significance of their discoveries. For weeks, they have been traveling through uncharted space, and their data logs are filling up quickly.
In the coming months, they will reach the edge of the solar system. By that time, they will have collected immense amounts of data. Captain Lara will be leading an expedition onto a newly discovered dwarf planet. They will have been traveling for over a year by then. She knows the challenges ahead will be immense, but she is confident that their findings will revolutionize our understanding of the universe. The team will be facing unknown dangers, but they will be prepared. She is determined that they will not fail in their mission. When they return to Earth, they will have changed the course of humanity’s future.
Exercise 3
Dr. Amelia Hart _____ _____ _____ _____ (always be fascinated) by the mysteries of the human body. From a young age, she _____ (know) that she _____ (want) to make a difference in the world. While other children _____ _____ (play) outside, she _____ _____ (read) medical books and _____ (imagine) the possibilities of science. By the time she _____ (enter) university, she _____ _____ _____ (already decide) to focus on oncology, the study of cancer. She _____ _____ _____ (dream) of finding a cure ever since her father _____ _____ (pass away) from the disease.
Now, Dr. Hart _____ (work) at the prestigious Zenith Research Institute. Every day, she _____ (conduct) groundbreaking experiments alongside a team of brilliant scientists. For the past five years, she _____ _____ (focus) on a revolutionary treatment that uses genetically modified viruses to target cancer cells. She _____ _____ _____ (collaborate) with specialists around the world to refine this approach.
Recently, her team _____ (discover) a compound that accelerates the destruction of malignant cells without harming healthy tissue. The lab _____ _____ (buzz) with excitement as they _____ (realize) the potential impact of their findings. “We _____ _____ (reach) a pivotal moment in our research,” Dr. Hart _____ (say), her eyes shining with hope.
Next month, she _____ _____ (present) her findings at the International Conference of Oncological Studies. By that time, her team _____ _____ _____ (complete) the initial phase of clinical trials. They _____ _____ _____ (work) tirelessly to prepare comprehensive reports and presentations. Dr. Hart _____ (believe) that within the next few years, they _____ _____ _____ (initiate) widespread treatment protocols. By 2026, she _____ _____ _____ _____ (research) cancer therapies for over two decades.
Reflecting on her journey, Dr. Hart _____ (remember) the obstacles she _____ _____ (face) along the way. There were times when experiments _____ (fail) and funding _____ (is) scarce. She _____ _____ _____ (often wonder) if she _____ _____ (fight) a losing battle. But her unwavering commitment _____ _____ _____ (keep her going). She _____ _____ _____ (be fueled) by the memories of patients she _____ _____ (lose) and those she _____ _____ (strive) to save.
In the future, patients around the globe _____ _____ (benefit) from her groundbreaking work. Hospitals _____ _____ _____ (implement) her treatment protocols, and survival rates _____ _____ (soar). By 2030, the medical community _____ _____ _____ (transform) the standard of care for cancer patients. Dr. Hart _____ _____ _____ (change) countless lives, giving hope where there _____ (is) none.
The media _____ _____ (hail) her as a hero, but she _____ (remain) humble. “Science _____ (be) a collective effort,” she often _____ (say). “I _____ _____ _____ (stand) on the shoulders of giants, and together, we _____ _____ (make) a difference.” As she _____ (continue) her work, she _____ (remain) dedicated to pushing the boundaries of medical science.
Meanwhile, her team _____ _____ (prepare) for the next phase of trials. They _____ _____ (coordinate) with international agencies to ensure accessibility of the treatment worldwide. The data _____ _____ _____ (be promising), and anticipation _____ _____ (build). Dr. Hart is confident that cancer _____ _____ _____ _____ (no longer be) a death sentence.
By the end of the decade, she _____ _____ _____ (establish) a foundation to support ongoing research and patient care. She _____ _____ _____ (mentor) the next generation of scientists who are passionate about making a difference. In interviews, she often _____ (reflect) on how this journey _____ _____ (shape) her. “By the time I retire,” she _____ (say) with a smile, “I _____ _____ _____(fulfill) my life’s mission.”
As the sun _____ (set) over the city, Dr. Hart _____ _____ (look out) from her office window, contemplating the future. The challenges ahead are daunting, but her resolve is stronger than ever. She _____ (know) that the fight is not over, but with every step forward, they _____ _____ _____ (get closer) to a world without cancer.
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Dr. Amelia Hart had always been fascinated by the mysteries of the human body. From a young age, she knew that she wanted to make a difference in the world. While other children were playing outside, she was reading medical books and imagining the possibilities of science. By the time she entered university, she had already decided to focus on oncology, the study of cancer. She had been dreaming of finding a cure ever since her father passed away from the disease.
Now, Dr. Hart works at the prestigious Zenith Research Institute. Every day, she conducts groundbreaking experiments alongside a team of brilliant scientists. For the past five years, she has focused on a revolutionary treatment that uses genetically modified viruses to target cancer cells. She has been collaborating with specialists around the world to refine this approach.
Recently, her team discovered a compound that accelerates the destruction of malignant cells without harming healthy tissue. The lab is buzzing with excitement as they realize the potential impact of their findings. “We have reached a pivotal moment in our research,” Dr. Hart says, her eyes shining with hope.
Next month, she will present her findings at the International Conference of Oncological Studies. By that time, her team will have completed the initial phase of clinical trials. They will be working tirelessly to prepare comprehensive reports and presentations. Dr. Hart believes that within the next few years, they will have initiated widespread treatment protocols. By 2025, she will have been researching cancer therapies for over two decades.
Reflecting on her journey, Dr. Hart remembers the obstacles she has faced along the way. There were times when experiments failed and funding was scarce. She had often wondered if she was fighting a losing battle. But her unwavering commitment kept her going. She had been fueled by the memories of patients she had lost and those she was striving to save.
In the future, patients around the globe will benefit from her groundbreaking work. Hospitals will be implementing her treatment protocols, and survival rates will soar. By 2030, the medical community will have transformed the standard of care for cancer patients. Dr. Hart will have changed countless lives, giving hope where there was none.
The media are hailing her as a hero, but she remains humble. “Science is a collective effort,” she often says. “I have been standing on the shoulders of giants, and together, we are making a difference.” As she continues her work, she remains dedicated to pushing the boundaries of medical science.
Meanwhile, her team is preparing for the next phase of trials. They are coordinating with international agencies to ensure accessibility of the treatment worldwide. The data have been promising, and anticipation is building. Dr. Hart is ****confident that cancer will no longer be a death sentence.
By the end of the decade, she will have established a foundation to support ongoing research and patient care. She will be mentoring the next generation of scientists who are passionate about making a difference. In interviews, she often reflects on how this journey has shaped her. “By the time I retire,” she says with a smile, “I will have fulfilled my life’s mission.”
As the sun sets over the city, Dr. Hart looks out from her office window, contemplating the future. The challenges ahead are daunting, but her resolve is stronger than ever. She knows that the fight is not over, but with every step forward, they are getting closer to a world without cancer.