“Equal pay for equal work” is a phrase by the American women who feel they are {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (fair) treated by society.They think it is not right for women to be paid less than men for the{#blank#}2{#/blank#} amount of work.Some people say men have {#blank#}3{#/blank#}  (many) duties than women.A married man has to earn money to support his family and make important {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (decide)，so it is right for them to be paid more.Some are even against married women {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (work) at all.When wives go out to work，they say，the home and children are given no attention {#blank#}6{#/blank#} ．If women are encouraged by equal pay to take up jobs，they will be {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (able) to do the things that they are best at doing：making a nice home and bringing {#blank#}8{#/blank#} children.Women who disagree say that they want to escape from the limited place which society wishes them to fill and have {#blank#}9{#/blank#} freedom to choose between a job and home life，{#blank#}10{#/blank#} a mixture of the two.In fact women have the right not only to equal pay but also to equal chances.

The Language of Love

    Music is a universal language, which has the most powerful magic in the world. Music is a sweet language to show love to those who love us and those who{#blank#}1{#/blank#}(love) by us. Music is also a friendly language for unfamiliar people to show kindness. It is living everywhere and all the time in our daily life.

    I learned this while{#blank#}2{#/blank#}(take) care of a seagull unfortunate enough to swallow a hook. After calling the wildlife rescue center and learning that all its{#blank#}3{#/blank#}(vehicle) were out on other business, I carefully{#blank#}4{#/blank#}(wrap) (裹住)the wild bird in a towel and carried him to my friend's car. The only way{#blank#}5{#/blank#}(keep) him calm was by singing. For 30 minutes, I sang{#blank#}6{#/blank#}(soft) to the small creature until finally delivering(递送) him{#blank#}7{#/blank#}those who could help. I'm not certain {#blank#}8{#/blank#}happened afterwards, but for that brief period, we two vastly different species connected, bridging{#blank#}9{#/blank#}gap between us through songs.

    {#blank#}10{#/blank#}doesn't matter whether there will be difficulties in communication，for love is always the theme of each piece of music.

— Of course. After all, it has paid off.

    You've just hiccupped (打嗝) for the tenth time since you finished dinner. Wonder{#blank#}1{#/blank#}these funny noises are coming from? The part {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(blame) is your diaphragm, the muscle at the bottom of your chest. All hiccups start here.

    The diaphragm almost always {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(work) perfectly--it pulls down when you breathe in to help pull air into the lungs {#blank#}4{#/blank#}it moves up when you breathe out to help push air out of the lungs. But sometimes the diaphragm becomes upset, and when {#blank#}5{#/blank#}happens, it pushes up in an irregular way, making your breath come out differently {#blank#}6{#/blank#}how it normally does. When this irregular breath hits your voice box, you're left with a big hiccup. Things {#blank#}7{#/blank#}bother the diaphragm include eating too quickly or too much, stomachaches or feeling nervous.

    If you want to know {#blank#}8{#/blank#}to get rid of hiccups, here are some “cures”.{#blank#}9{#/blank#} (breathe) into a paper bag is one method some people use. Others think taking a mouthful of water is the way to become hiccup-free. Sugar under your tongue might also drive away the hiccups. And maybe the most famous {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(treat), having someone scare you, also helps beat the hiccups.

    I love the desert {#blank#}1{#/blank#} it makes me feel spiritual. I especially like the orange and red sunset in the desert. When the night {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (come), I lay my blanket, build a fire, and eat some dinner. Then I like lying on the sand and looking at the countless {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (star) in the sky. At this time I can feel more relaxed. I'll wait for another beautiful picture in the morning, the sunrise.