14. Linda is shy. She is afraid of (give) a talk in front of many people.
15. "Aim for the moon and even if you miss, you will land among the stars" is a common saying. It shows that we shouldn't be afraid (fail) and should try to be excellent.
16. [微写作]现在我不惧怕困难了,因为这些困难能够帮助我发掘潜在的能力。
Now
because they can help me discover my hidden abilities.

14. giving 15. to fail 16. I'm not afraid of difficulties

17.(2025常州节选) 传统文化——书法 I first became interested in calligraphy (书法) when my mum took me to a museum. The beautiful pieces of writing there were so shining that I (touch) by them at once.
18. David was so (touch). He realized that his family was the most important to him. He had missed out so much family time by working too much.
19. As a busy modern person, I just cannot afford to not be touch with the rest of the world. Staying connected to other people is a big part of my life.
变形：touch n.& vt.→touching adj.感人的,动人的
→touched adj.受感动(的),感激(的)

【考点联动】与touch相关的其他常用短语
be/get in touch with sb 与某人取得联系
stay/keep in touch with sb 与某人保持联系
lose touch with sb 与某人失去联系

17. was touched 18. touched 19. in