What was supposed to be {#blank#}1{#/blank#} fun climb became a test of friendship for two young people from Canada last Saturday. Jeremy Savage and Ian Marshall, both aged 17, went {#blank#}2{#/blank#} {#blank#}3{#/blank#}no problems.

    However, trouble began when they started the climb down the mountain. On one very {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (danger) part of the path, Ian fell three meters off the side of the path. Jeremy was able to climb down to where Ian was. Ian was {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (bad) injured and could not move. They had to wait and {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (hope) that someone would come and help them. As the evening grew {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (dark), Ian told Jeremy to leave him and go back to their parents, but he still did not leave. Jeremy thought {#blank#}8{#/blank#} was not safe for Ian to be alone. The night was cold and windy, and Jeremy used his jacket and extra shirt to keep Ian warm.

    At sunrise, Jeremy decided that the only way {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (help) his friend was to carry him. So they started the long climb back to their parents. Finally, after four hours, they arrived at the campsite {#blank#}10{#/blank#} their parents were waiting, “I'll always remember what Jeremy did for me.” said Ian. “He saved my life.”

    I am fond of my sister but she has one serious shortcoming. She can be really {#blank#}1{#/blank#}. Although she didn't know the best way of getting to places, she insisted that she {#blank#}2{#/blank#} the trip properly. Now I know that the proper way is always her way. I kept asking her, “When are we leaving and when are we coming back?” I asked her {#blank#}3{#/blank#} she had looked at a map yet. Of course she hadn't; my sister doesn't care {#blank#}4{#/blank#} details. So I told her that the source of the Mekong is in Qinghai Province. She gave me a {#blank#}5{#/blank#} look—the kind {#blank#}6{#/blank#} said she would not change her mind. When I told her that our journey would begin {#blank#}7{#/blank#} an altitude of more than 5,000 metres, she seemed to be excited about it. When I told her the air would be hard{#blank#}8{#/blank#} (breathe) and it would be very cold, she said it would be an interesting experience. I know my sister well. {#blank#}9{#/blank#} she has made up her mind, nothing can change it. Finally, I had to give {#blank#}10{#/blank#}.

    Graffiti (涂鸦) and street art are forms of art created on walls or public surfaces. This art is often considered illegal because it is done without the {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (permit) of the building owners. These art forms {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (exist) since the times of ancient Greece. But the more modem style began forming in the 1960s in the cities of New York and Philadelphia. “Graffiti” often appears as words- {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (usual) the names of the artist or their art crew. Graffiti artists write the words in {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (create) ways and with colorful spray-paint.

    “Street art” is more based {#blank#}5{#/blank#}images. Artists try to communicate a message through these images. Graffiti and street art can be controversial. They sometimes damage someone's property. Washington has tried to increase its fines for illegal graffiti, {#blank#}6{#/blank#}, however, is encouraging the creation of public art. America's capital city is trying hard {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (control) its illegal graffiti problem. At the same time, city officials recognize the value and importune or street art. There is {#blank#}8{#/blank#} high demand for more artists to make street art legally. But the city offers few {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (chance) for young D.C. street artists to develop their skills without {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (break) the law.

    Albert Einstein, the genius behind the theory of relativity, has recently been making headlines again. However, this time it is not for a new scientific breakthrough,{#blank#}1{#/blank#}for a handwritten note he gave a bellboy 95 years ago.

    In October 1922, Einstein was delivering a series of lectures in Japan{#blank#}2{#/blank#}he received a telegram informing him that he{#blank#}3{#/blank#}(award) the Nobel Prize for Physics. Though{#blank#}4{#/blank#}(please) at the news, the Nobel winner decided to continue with his Japanese trip instead of{#blank#}5{#/blank#}(head) to Stockholm to accept the honor.

    While in Tokyo, he penned{#blank#}6{#/blank#}note in German, saying “A quiet and humble life will bring more{#blank#}7{#/blank#}(happy) than the pursuit of success...” Perhaps he had no loose change to tip a bellboy coming to deliver the message, he gave him the note, and told him,“ Maybe if you are lucky, the note{#blank#}8{#/blank#}(become) more valuable than just a regular tip. ”

    Earlier this year, the bellboy's nephew decided to hand it to Jerusalem-based Winner's Auctions (拍卖) and Exhibitions. The note was then put up for auction,{#blank#}9{#/blank#}might bring the owner a surprising $1.56 million{#blank#}10{#/blank#}a European buyer. It was a record for an auction of a document in Israel and the wild-haired scientist deserved it.

Chinese tea is good for cleaning our digestive system. From time {#blank#}1{#/blank#} time, we would like to have a cup of Chinese tea after {#blank#}2{#/blank#} meal. Sometimes, we use Chinese tea for cooking, especially tea eggs.

Tea eggs, a popular Chinese food, {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (sell) along the busy sidewalk or at a market food stand. It is not only a quick and delicious way to fill up your stomach, {#blank#}4{#/blank#} a unique way to learn Chinese culture of food.

Chinese tea eggs are easy to make. Simply prepare some {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (boil) eggs. Gently tap the egg shells with the back of a teaspoon and crack the shells. Next, {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (careful) place the cracked eggs in the pot with marinade (卤汁) and boil for about 15 minutes. Then let the eggs soak (浸泡) in the {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (mix) for about 4 hours, {#blank#}8{#/blank#} makes the eggs have enough flavor. The dark color of the marinade gives the egg a marbled effect. Before {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (serve), gently reheat the eggs with the marinade.

Although a tea egg comes from China and  {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (have) much to do with Chinese cuisine (烹饪), other similar recipes have been developed throughout Asia.