The Great Wall of China is one of the greatest wonders of the world. With a history of more than 2,000 years, some parts of the Great Wall have {#blank#}1{#/blank#}. It is, however, still a very popular place of interest.

It is the {#blank#}2{#/blank#} wall ever built. It's from Shanhaiguan on the east coast to Gansu Province in the {#blank#}3{#/blank#} of China. It is about 8 meters high. The top is 8 meters {#blank#}4{#/blank#} and it gets even wider towards the bottom where it is 15 meters. It is made {#blank#}5{#/blank#} stone and brick. The top is hard enough for men on horseback to ride on. The wall was built by hand and it took {#blank#}6{#/blank#} of years to finish.

No one knows {#blank#}7{#/blank#} when the building of the Great Wall was started. It is believed that the wall was built to {#blank#}8{#/blank#} parts of the country during the Zhou Dynasty. Emperor Qin Shihuang joined the separate walls built by the Qin, Yan and Zhao Kingdoms. The wall was not only for protection in the north, it was also a {#blank#}9{#/blank#}of China's ancient civilization (文明).

Today, many of the visitors go to see the wall. {#blank#}10{#/blank#}they stand on top of a tower and look down on this wall, they can't help (禁不住) saying “Wow, that's fantastic!”

He Wei: This is Fun Times Park, the biggest amusement park in our city!

Alice: I'm {#blank#}1{#/blank#}to try the rides!

He Wei: What should we start with? There's space World, Water World, Animal World...

Alice: Before we decide, could you {#blank#}2{#/blank#}tell me where the restrooms are?

He Wei: Pardon? Restroom? You want to rest? But we haven't even {#blank#}3{#/blank#}yet!

Alice:Oh no, I don't mean that. I mean...you know, a washroom or bathroom.

He Wei: Hmm... so you mean... the toilet?

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He Wei: That's right. In China, we normally say "toilet" or "washroom" in English. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}, they're over there.

Alice: OK. I'll be quick!

He Wei: No problem. You don't need to rush!

    When most teenagers are learning how to work out maths problems, Kelvin Doe is teaching himself to make batteries and generators(发电机)for his neighborhoods in Africa.

    Kelvin is only 15 years old, but he has already created batteries and generators {#blank#}1{#/blank#}. He used the things he picked up around the house or from litter bins to create them.

    "In my hometown, we don't have much electricity and batteries are{#blank#}2{#/blank#}, "Kelvin said. So he decided to make batteries to light up people's homes

    Kelvin also{#blank#}3{#/blank#}a radio station. He broadcasts news and plays music for the local people. The station gets its electricity from a generator also made by him.

    His next project will be a windmill(风车)for electricity supply. He wants to help more families in his hometown live a happy and{#blank#}4{#/blank#}life.

Three good habits that help improve your memory

Dear teachers and students.

    I'm Amy.

    Do you want to have a better memory? Many people would say yes. But how?

First, exercise {#blank#}1{#/blank#}. When you exercise your body, you also exercise your brain. Your brain gets more oxygen when you exercise, like {#blank#}2{#/blank#}.

Second, don't eat too much {#blank#}3{#/blank#}. Have a good diet. This will help your brain become healthier.

    Third, {#blank#}4{#/blank#}. If you're happy, your mind will become livelier and your memory will become sharper.

    If you have these habits, your memory will improve. You'll {#blank#}5{#/blank#}your studies and in your life. Thank you for listening.