{#blank#}4{#/blank#}. During the competition, people could not only watch the wonderful game but also{#blank#}5{#/blank#} the beautiful flowers in the wetland. The game included three events: full marathon, half marathon and 5-kilometer mini marathon. The{#blank#}6{#/blank#} line and the finishing line were both at Xichang Torch Square.

In order to make runners feel {#blank#}7{#/blank#}and forget tiredness, beautiful music was played during the competition. At the same time. {#blank#}8{#/blank#}  of volunteers in local national clothes were waiting along the road to offer the best service. The theme of the game was ‘running healthily in beautiful Xichang and chasing dreaming in colorful Liangshan.” On the event day, there was live broadcasting of the whole marathon by CCTV-5. People {#blank#}9{#/blank#}  the world watched it.

The next Xichang International Marathon will be held at the same place. People in Xichang welcome sportsmen and sports {#blank#}10{#/blank#}  from the whole world to attend it.

    Sally Seaman is an American Writer. She tells young students some smart ways to make friends. In her {#blank#}1{#/blank#}, founding(建立) friendship is just like planting a tree. You should plant the seed(种子) and take care of it to make it grow.

    Firstly, you should choose a friend. A good friend should be kind and patient(有耐心的). For example, if something bad happens to you, a good friend could listen to you. And he or she should {#blank#}2{#/blank#}to help you. 

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#}, you can't be too shy. You should often {#blank#}4{#/blank#}with your friend. You should share your lives with your friend. 

    However, even best friends have fights. What should you do when you {#blank#}5{#/blank#}with your friend? You won't talk to him or her. That's {#blank#}6{#/blank#}. If so, you won't be friends {#blank#}7{#/blank#}. You need to keep on talking to him or her {#blank#}8{#/blank#}. If he or she doesn't want to talk, you can write a letter. That works.

    I like reading in my free time．I've read all kinds of books which are {#blank#}1{#/blank#} by many famous writers from all over the world．But I like a Chinese writer {#blank#}2{#/blank#}．His name is Xu Zhimo．

    Xu was born in a big family．His parents were good at writing．His father taught little Xu by {#blank#}3{#/blank#} ．When Xu was very young，he was {#blank#}4{#/blank#}  in reading．Fables(寓言)and novels were his favorites．He loved reading very much and he often forgot to eat and {#blank#}5{#/blank#}．

    When Xu was about six years old，he began to write some {#blank#}6{#/blank#} ．He kept practicing writing and did better and better．But he still kept on reading， {#blank#}7{#/blank#} he always believed "Reading makes a full man"．

    When he grew up，his dream came {#blank#}8{#/blank#} ．He became a world-famous writer．Not only Chinese but also people {#blank#}9{#/blank#} other countries worshiped(崇拜) him．His works(著作) were enjoyed all over the world．Everyone {#blank#}10{#/blank#} his works were nice and great．

    Today , people in the world have busy lives, and they often feel unhappy under so much pressure (压力). In fact, keeping happy is {#blank#}1{#/blank#} and necessary for everyone. Most people want to be happy, but few know how to be happy. Money and success can bring pleasure; however, it won't {#blank#}2{#/blank#} long. Actually(实际), happiness {#blank#}3{#/blank#} on ourselves. Here are some {#blank#}4{#/blank#} to help you to be happy.

    The first secret is to enjoy the {#blank#}5{#/blank#} things in life. We often spend too much time thinking about the {#blank#}6{#/blank#} , for example, going to a famous university or getting a good job after graduation. You should enjoy the simple pleasure in {#blank#}7{#/blank#} , such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music and spending time with good friends.

    The second secret is to be {#blank#}8{#/blank#}. Many people enjoy dancing or playing sports. You can forget all your {#blank#}9{#/blank#}  and think only about the activity you are doing.

    The third secret is to help others. It is a good way to keep happy. You always feel happy when you do something {#blank#}10{#/blank#} for someone. You can do chores(零工) for your parents, help a friend or a classmate, or go shopping to buy food for an old neighbor.

    In a word, learning to be happy is good for your health.