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In modern life, technology plays an important role and brings us great convenience and comfort. We all know that technology can be our trusted 1. h in daily life, making our days easier and warmer.

Drones are useful tools that help people complete many difficult tasks, and we often wonder 2. h to use drones to help with our work and life. Some drones can even help find a lost puppy, bringing peace of mind to its owner. Self-driving cars save us time on the 3. r and make travel safer, so we don't have to worry about driving in busy traffic. When we are away from our families, we can keep in 4. t with them easily through video calls, which brings us great comfort.
Life has its ups and 5. d. When we feel sad, a smart device with a soft glow(光芒) can bathe the room in warm light, which is 6. c. Even taking care of a puppy becomes easier with technology—we can use tools to figure out when to feed it. When we need to travel, technology tells us how to 7. p our bags quickly and properly.
Later on, we will find that technology is always by our side. We are 8. t for its help, as it turns hard things into simple ones and brings 9. c and comfort to every part of our life. Even the soft glow from our phones can bathe us in warmth when we are alone, making us 10. f less lonely. It is truly a precious helper that lights up our daily life.

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本文介绍科技能为我们带来便利与舒适，以及科技在生活各方面的帮助，是我们可靠的助手。
1. helper 科技可以成为我们日常生活中可靠的助手。由提示字母 h 可知，填入名词 helper。
2. how 我们经常想知道如何使用无人机来帮助我们的工作和生活。由提示字母 h 可知，用疑问词 how。
3. road 自动驾驶汽车为我们节省了路上的时间。
4. touch 我们可以通过视频通话轻松地与他们保持联系。keep in touch 意思是“保持联系”。
5. downs 人生有起有落。ups and downs 是固定搭配，意思是“兴衰；荣辱”。
6. comforting 上文提及“智能设备能让温暖的光线洒满房间”，下文对应表示：这令人感到安慰。由提示字母 c 可知，填入形容词 comforting，用作表语。
7. pack 当我们需要旅行时，科技会告诉我们如何快速合理地打包行李。由提示字母 p 可知，在不定式符号 to后填入动词原形 pack。
8. thankful 它能把困难的事情变得简单，我们对它的帮助心怀感激。由提示字母 t 可知，填入形容词 thankful，用作表语。
9. convenience 它能把困难的事情变得简单，给我们生活的各个部分带来便利和舒适。由提示字母 c 可知，填入名词 convenience，用作宾语。
10. feel 即使是手机的微弱光线也能在我们独处时将我们包围在温暖之中，让我们不再感到孤独。由提示字母 f可知，填入动词 feel。