Language students often think they have memory problems. They worry because they can't remember words. In fact, the problem usually isn't with their memory. The problem is with how they study.

    To remember words better, you need to understand how memory works. There are two kinds of memories: short-term and long-term. When you see, hear, or read something, it goes first into short-term memory. But short-term memory lasts for only a few seconds. You will only remember something longer if it goes into long-term memory. Your long-term memory is like a very big library with many, many books. And like a library, it's organized (有条理的). When you put away a book – or memory – you can't just leave it anywhere. You have to choose a place where you can find it again.

    How can you do this with vocabulary? The answer is to work with the word and think about the word in new ways. You can do this by writing new sentences that include it. Even better, you can invent a little story about the word, with people or places that you know. Another way is to make a picture in your mind with the word. For example, if the word is height, you can think of the tallest person you know and try to guess his or her height. All of these activities are good ways to think about words. They make the meaning of words stronger in your long-term memory. And they give a way to find a word when you need it.

Where did you go on vacation? There are a lot of exciting cities in the world for people to spend {#blank#}1{#/blank#} happy vacation. Barcelona is one of these great {#blank#}2{#/blank#} . There is so much to see and to do in the city.

Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain. The city {#blank#}3{#/blank#} a long and interesting history. Even today it's still one of the most important cities {#blank#}4{#/blank#} the world.

Barcelona is home to many great {#blank#}5{#/blank#} . The parks are great places for people to have{#blank#}6{#/blank#}. If you are tired of the noisy streets, you may come to the parks to enjoy being {#blank#}7{#/blank#} and relaxed. Barcelona is always trying hard to make its parks good places for its citizens(市民) {#blank#}8{#/blank#} visitors to enjoy themselves. In fact, the urban(城市的) parks alone in Barcelona take up nearly 10% of the city area.

A trip to Barcelona {#blank#}9{#/blank#} a great way to both have the vacation of a lifetime and see a wonderful place of the world. Taking a vacation in Barcelona is {#blank#}10{#/blank#} great dream which many people have, just like me.

Neck ache is common these days.Do you know how to avoid neck ache？Here are some 1 for you.

Take precautions（预防措施）.You may have a neck problem after you spend long time 2 something that you don't often do.If something puts you at risk of neck ache，you can do some exercise 3 yourself.Then take a warm bath 4 you go to bed.

Make sure your work desk is correct.If you 5 long hours at a desk，you may want to make sure that your work environment is the most relaxing.Make sure that your body is being treated right.

Change your posture（姿势） often.Sitting in one place 6 a long time is not healthy.Sit with your back 7 Take a five minute break if you can，and walk around every hour.Exercise.Find something that makes8 excited and feel alive.Swimming is 9 great way of exercising.Running and climbing are good too.Your body will feel much10 after exercising.And your mind will feel clear and relaxed.

Boys and girls, this winter vacation is the time for you to prepare(准备) yourself for the future. The following are some ways on how to have a wonderful vacation. 

Exercise. You have worked hard most of the time. So you need to join in outdoor activities. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}You can benefit(受益)from different kinds of exercise such as swimming, running and mountain climbing. 

{#blank#}2{#/blank#}One day, you will live alone(独自). You can't live on your family any longer. So, you should learn to cook. wash and other skills. 

Go for a trip. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}In this way, you'll know cultures that are different from those of your hometown. Beautiful sights(风景) can also make you relaxed. 

{#blank#}4{#/blank#}Don't always sit in front of a computer. It's great fun for you to spend time with your family. 

If you follow the ways above, your winter vacation will be full of happiness. 

Which of the ways above is the most helpful to you? Why? (no more than 25 words){#blank#}5{#/blank#}

Have you heard of the Torch(火把)Festival of the Yi people(彝族)in Bijie, Guizhou Province? Dancing, singing and {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (欢呼), the Yi people and visitors light torches and have fun around the bonfires(篝火). The Yi people across {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (西南)China celebrates the festival on 24th of lunar June every year.

The Yi people have looked up to fire for long. The early Yi people lived in high and {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(寒冷的)places in the mountains. For them, fire was an important way to light, warm and {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(烹饪)food. They even had a {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (普遍的)saying: "Everything you eat must 'see' fire." For {#blank#}6{#/blank#}(例子), before taking animal meat home, people used to light a small fire outside the door. Then they put the meat over the fire. They do it {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (严肃地). They thought fire had the {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (权力，力量) to drive away the filth(污秽).

Today, the festival is more of a social event. {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (在......期间) this festival, people show and spread their happiness. It gets more people to understand Yi people's life and {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (传统). It attracts(吸引) visitors from all over the world.