Family values are principles that help to define us as human beings. These values are learned, usually passed down{#blank#}1{#/blank#} one generation to another. However, they can also change over time{#blank#}2{#/blank#}(depend) upon the circumstances in which families find themselves. They shape the way we behave, they help families stick together, and they give us our identity.

    We always admire a person{#blank#}3{#/blank#} treats the elderly with respect, or helps people in need, or is always honest with others. Such{#blank#}4{#/blank#} (admire) behavior is usually a direct result of the values that person was taught by his family.

    These values or principles—respect, fairness and{#blank#}5{#/blank#}(honest) among many others—also help hold the family together in times of trouble. When problems arise, the family is able to withstand them because they share{#blank#}6{#/blank#} same idea about{#blank#}7{#/blank#} is important. When family members feel pressure from the outside world, they know they can come into their family for a comforting connection.

    Finally, family values make us who we are{#blank#}8{#/blank#}we talk about our personal character and what{#blank#}9{#/blank#} (influence) our decisions, we do so based on the values {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (give) to us by our family.

I'm a single mother with a{#blank#}1{#/blank#}( grow ) son. I love him more than I can say. He's a good person, a great guy {#blank#}2{#/blank#}so many ways —- smart, {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(create), kind to animals, etc. We get along well, have common interests and enjoy each {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(other) company. The rest of my immediate family is {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (die), and he is literally all the family I have.

The problem is that he is {#blank#}6{#/blank#}( turn ) 30 and shows no signs of wanting to leave home. He {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(do)move out and try the roommate route twice, but both times it did not turn out well and he moved back in with me. This wouldn't be so bad —- we do get along well —- but he doesn't pay half the expenses, or even a quarter. In fact, he doesn't pay me {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (something) at all. My frequent requests for him {#blank#}9{#/blank#}(contribute) to the rent and utilities(公用设施) often result in losing his temper and yelling at me that all I care about is money. He {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (spend) his salary on himself: clothes, movies, computer accessories. It's as if he still sees himself as a teenager with an allowance.

    Wang Kun and Wang Wei are brother and sister. They have dreamed of {#blank#}1{#/blank#}(take) a great bike trip. It {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(be) Wang Wei who first had the idea to cycle along the Mekong River. They rode bicycles to travel along the Mekong River,{#blank#}3{#/blank#}source is in Qinghai Province. When it{#blank#}4{#/blank#}(enter) Southeast Asia, it travels {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(slow) through hills and low valleys and the plains{#blank#}6{#/blank#}rice grows. Despite the difficulties, Wang Kun and Wang Wei {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(determine) to begin their journey at {#blank#}8{#/blank#}altitude of more than 5,000 meters in Qinghai Province. During their journey, they enjoyed the continuous change of the weather. Finally, they reached Dali in Yunnan Province,{#blank#}9{#/blank#}which Dao Wei and Yu Hang joined them. The four of them went on with {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(they) great bike trip.

    As we all know, Peppa Pig is now {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (extreme) popular among Chinese preschoolers. On Douban, {#blank#}2{#/blank#} major film and TV review platform in China, it has received an average score of nine points, ranking higher among preschool {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (cartoon).

    Peppa Pig, {#blank#}4{#/blank#} was first aired on May 31^st 2004, is a British preschool animated television series (动画电视系列片) {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (produce) by the Studio Astley Baker Davies in association with Entertainment One. Actually, the British cartoon has enjoyed worldwide {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (popular). So far, it has released 6 seasons and {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (translate) into 40 languages and shown in over 180 countries and regions.

    The success of Peppa Pig is beyond the {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (wild) dreams of her creators — producer Phil Davies and animation directors Neville Astley and Mark Baker. Phil says, "We had 3 other ideas, but decided {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (go) ahead with Peppa." With their team of 30 animators, they produced 52 episodes a year. Phil adds, "It was not until the opening of the theme park {#blank#}10{#/blank#} I thought, 'We've made something pretty successful'."