Recently I learned from the newspaper that normal universities（师范大学） {#blank#}1{#/blank#}  (belong) to the Education Department would recruit（招收）some students free. As {#blank#}2{#/blank#} return, the students must serve as a primary school teacher for 10 years in his or her hometown. I feel that is good news for me and I'll contact the universities to get {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (admit). First of all, as a farmer's child, my family's living condition is not so good {#blank#}4{#/blank#} I can not afford the high tuition of regular universities. I'm so happy to get the chance {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (become) a college student {#blank#}6{#/blank#} then continue my study. Secondly, serving as a teacher is my dream since I was a child. I {#blank#}7{#/blank#} （bring) up in a mountain village. Many of my little friends got poor education and they had to get to work as a teenager. If I become a teacher, I will devote {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (I) to giving them better education. Lastly, our country is {#blank#}9{#/blank#} great need of teachers,{#blank#}10{#/blank#}  (especial) in rural areas. After I graduate, I'll return to my hometown and serve as a good teacher.

    In 1969, Armstrong {#blank#}1{#/blank#}(successful) set foot on the Moon. This was {#blank#}2{#/blank#} first time anyone had walked on the surface of another world. More astronauts（宇航员）reached the Moon later, but nobody {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(visit) it since 1972. Do you think it's time we went back?

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(explore) of the Moon did continue after the astronauts left, but by robots instead {#blank#}5{#/blank#} people. Satellites have helped us learn more about our neighbour and shown that there {#blank#}6{#/blank#}(be) even more exploring to do, but astronauts would be needed!

    The problem is that sending humans to the Moon is very expensive. Even with all the new technology since Armstrong's time, it would cost so much for people {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(return) to the Moon.

    ESA (European Space Agency) wants to change that. ESA's idea isn't just to make the spaceships {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(they), but also to work with businesses here on Earth. ESA also wants to help businesses on Earth develop tools and technology {#blank#}9{#/blank#} will allow people to live on the Moon. If we can use resources（资源）on the Moon, then journeys there will be much {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(cheap). For example, what if we could get to water hidden deep within Moon rocks?

    Keeping a diary in English is one of the most effective ways to improve our English writing abilities. Compared with other forms of writing, it is shorter and takes{#blank#}1{#/blank#}(little) time. It can help {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(we) to develop the habit of thinking in English. If we{#blank#}3{#/blank#}(keep) on doing this practice, gradually we'll learn how to express ourselves in English. In keeping a diary in English, we certainly run up against many {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (difficulty). It often happens that we have trouble finding appropriate words and phrases{#blank#}5{#/blank#}(give) expression to our mind, and there are also many idiomatic ways of saying things in Chinese.

   As far as I am concerned, my suggestion is{#blank#}6{#/blank#}we should always have a notebook and a Chinese-English dictionary within easy reach. Whenever something beats us, we can first put it down in our notebook{#blank#}7{#/blank#}then consult our dictionary. We can also turn to our English teacher for help, if necessary.

    A neighborhood watch is an {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (organize) group of people who have volunteered to help prevent crime in their neighbourhood. They do this by {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (keep) an eye on their neighbors' households, patrolling the streets and contacting the police when they see wrong {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (activity). Neighbourhood watches have {#blank#}4{#/blank#} of history, but they{#blank#}5{#/blank#} (introduce) to modem American cities after the public was shocked {#blank#}6{#/blank#}( hear) how a woman was murdered in New York city while a number of witnesses stood by and did nothing. {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(recent), however, some people have strongly objected to the organization after n neighborhood watchman shot to death a black teenager, {#blank#}8{#/blank#} was on his way home in the evening. The shooting has led to a new suggestion {#blank#}9{#/blank#} neighborhood watchmen shouldn't carry guns while on patrol. Many neighborhood watch committees disagree {#blank#}10{#/blank#} this idea, saying that it will discourage volunteers from patrolling more dangerous districts. Besides, since Florida state law allows the carrying of guns, such advice is useless.

    My name is Nora. I live in Moscow now, but I was born in Qingdao. We{#blank#}1{#/blank#}(move) to Moscow four years ago when my dad got {#blank#}2{#/blank#} new job here. I didn't want to leave China, {#blank#}3{#/blank#}I had a great life there. I had lots of{#blank#}4{#/blank#}(friend) and everyone got along well {#blank#}5{#/blank#}each other. We had fun swimming almost every day after school. And the weather was always great. At first, I didn't like the life in Moscow when we arrived. It was still winter,{#blank#}6{#/blank#}the weather wasn't very nice. It was{#blank#}7{#/blank#}(real)cold and it snowed all the time. I didn't have any friends. I felt sad and lonely and wanted to go back to China. Things got {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(good) when I started school. All the kids at school were friendly to {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (I). Now I enjoy {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (live) here. I think Moscow is a great city.

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.