One day an ant was drinking at a small stream and fell in. She made all efforts {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (reach) the side, but made no progress at all. The poor {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (tire) ant was still bravely doing her best when a dove saw her. Moved by her {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (determine) and perseverance, the bird threw her a blade of grass, {#blank#}4{#/blank#}supported her like a raft, and thus the ant reached the bank again. While she was resting and drying {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (she) in the grass, she {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (hear) a man come near. He was walking along barefooted {#blank#}7{#/blank#} a gun in his hand. As soon as he saw the dove, he wished to kill it. He would certainly have done so, but the ant bit him in the foot just as he raised his gun to fire. He stopped to see {#blank#}8{#/blank#} had bitten him, and  the  dove {#blank#}9{#/blank#}(immediate) flew away.  It  was  an  animal  much {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(weak) that had saved her life.

    Perigueux is the capital town of the Dordogne region (地区) in France. Up to now, I {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (live) in Perigueux for nearly six months. So I think I'd let you know some of {#blank#}2{#/blank#} best things to do here.

    The cathedral (教堂) is a very {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (impress) landmark in Perigueux. It is a big building with five large domes (穹顶) {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (form) its roof. Another must-see is the Vesunna Museum, which explains the origin (起源) of the town from Gallo-Roman times and has many amazing old {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (object) on show. You can also find the remains of a Roman amphitheater (竞技场) in a park, and old towers {#blank#}6{#/blank#} formed the town's old defenses. You will probably find a(n) {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (hide) café or restaurant where you can enjoy a speciality food or, if you are really hungry, a three-course lunch.

    In summer, the Dordogne region is a hot spot for tourists {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (visit). Brantome is a town known as the “Venice of the region” because of {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (it) many beautiful bridges crossing the river. In the town of Sarlat, you can buy local products. The town of Montignac is famous {#blank#}10{#/blank#} the nearby Lascaux caves, which contain cave paintings created by people who lived over 17,000 years ago!

    The Laba Festival {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (celebrate) on the eighth day of the twelfth month of the lunar(阴历的) Chinese calendar is a traditional Chinese holiday. "La" is the name of the month and {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (pronounce) as "ba" in Chinese.

    There are several stories about the origin of this festival and it's difficult for{#blank#}3{#/blank#} (we) to tell which one is true. But today{#blank#}4{#/blank#} we do know is that this festival began as a way to honour ancestors. It was also a time for the ancient Chinese {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (pray) to heaven and earth that there would be a good harvest.

    The majority of Chinese have long followed the tradition of {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (eat) Laba porridge during the Laba Festival. {#blank#}7{#/blank#} general, the porridge contains eight ingredients, including some beans and rice. {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(traditional), Laba porridge is the most important part of the festival. Also, {#blank#}9{#/blank#} is important that family members eat the porridge together.

    Another custom is soaking Laba garlic(泡腊八蒜), {#blank#}10{#/blank#}  is the best seasoning（调味品）for the dumpling feast at the Spring Festival.

    The best way to get around a city may be driving a car. Indeed, it could be of little {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (convenient) for you to travel from one point to another if you don't own a car. While you can always use public transport, it can be quite unreliable sometimes. But don't worry. There are car rental companies that can help you with your traveling needs at anytime. If you are planning on a vacation during a major holiday like Christmas, {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (consider) hiring a car for you and your family's use. The obvious {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (benefit) of doing so are as follows: Some rental companies even include a driver with every car rented. Imagine yourself with a driver taking you to your destination{#blank#}4{#/blank#}waiting to drive you back home. In this way, even parking{#blank#}5{#/blank#}(become) the least of your concerns.

    Even if you have to drive the car by yourself, you can benefit from hiring a car because you can take the shortest route{#blank#}6{#/blank#}(enjoyable) to your destination. If you have planned your holiday in{#blank#}7{#/blank#}hurry, you might  {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(miss) checking on your car's condition. If this is the case, it is wise to rent a car because it will not break down{#blank#}9{#/blank#} your way at all.

    Traveling in your own car is a lot {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(comfortable), to be frank, than riding the train or bus. You can stop at anytime if you need to grab something.