Ten Chinese engineers were driving down a road to a National Forest Park. They were {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (sudden) amazed by what they saw. Three tall animals, {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (cover) with long black hair, were crossing the road. On {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (see) the animals, the engineers immediately stopped and ran after them. However, when they saw {#blank#}4{#/blank#} move through the forest with great speed and strength, they did not dare to follow any {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (far).

    The men did not take any photographs but scientists were delighted by the{#blank#}6{#/blank#} (discover), because the engineers are all well educated people and scientists feel they can rely {#blank#}7{#/blank#}what they described.

    Scientists returned to the forest, collected some hair and measured footprints, {#blank#}8{#/blank#} are about 20 inches. They appear to be the animals' feet! Chinese scientists have now set up a special group to exchange information and made a study of the forest, {#blank#}9{#/blank#} in the meantime, some people refuse to believe that this half-man, half-monkey {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (exist). They will not believe it until one of the animals has been caught.

    Have you ever had a case{#blank#}1{#/blank#} a mistake helped you understand an idea or a skill? For me,it was sailing.I took a sailing class when I was in high school.No matter how many times I read the{#blank#}2{#/blank#} (explain),I could not understand the difference between a “tack" and a “jibe”—two methods of turning a boat—one much{#blank#}3{#/blank#} (safe) than the other. Later, one day, when I was sailing, a heavy wind{#blank#}4{#/blank#} ( blow ) up.We needed to head back, {#blank#}5{#/blank#} I mistook the “tack” for the “jibe” and pushed the boat in the wrong direction. Before I realized{#blank#}6{#/blank#} (I) mistake, it was too late. Luckily, no one{#blank#}7{#/blank#} (hurt).Only after this experience did I {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (clear) understand the sailing phrase “turning on the wind” that I {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (read) so many times in the textbook.I never confused a “jibe” with a “tack” again! Now I often share this story {#blank#}10{#/blank#} my students after they have made mistakes.I hope they can learn something from their mistakes and correct them instead of regretting all day.

    Henry is carried out to sea by a strong wind but {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (spot) by a ship, on which he earns his passage by working without pay. As a result, he is brought to London. Feeling hungry, he {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (wander) alone on the streets, hoping for {#blank#}3{#/blank#} job.

    Then unexpectedly he is {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (invite) to a large and beautiful house by two rich brothers, Roderick and Oliver. They give a(n) envelope {#blank#}5{#/blank#} a bank note in it to him.

    They have made a{#blank#}6{#/blank#}(secretly) bet on whether a man can {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (survival) a month in the city with a million-pound bank note. Henry is the person they want.

    He feels surprised at first and doesn't want {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(accept) it, for he just wants an honest job from them, not {#blank#}9{#/blank#}(they) charity. The two brothers persuade him to take it at last, however. Though feeling very {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(surprise) about the matter, Henry promises them not to open the letter until one and a half hours later.

    The Internet is an amazing information resource. Students, teachers, and researchers use it as {#blank#}1{#/blank#}investigative tool. Journalists use it to find information for stories. Doctors use it to learn more about unfamiliar diseases and the {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (late) medical development. Ordinary people use it for shopping, banking, bill-paying, and communicating with family and friends. People all over the world use it to connect with individuals from {#blank#}3{#/blank#}countries and cultures. However,{#blank#}4{#/blank#}there are many positive developments{#blank#}5{#/blank#} (associate) with the Internet, there are also certain fears and concerns.{#blank#}6{#/blank#}concern relates to a lack of control over {#blank#}7{#/blank#}appears on the Internet. With television and radio there are editors to check the accuracy or appropriateness of the content of programs, and with television there are {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (restrict) on what kinds of programs can {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (broadcast) and at what times of the day. With the Internet, parents cannot check a published guide to determine what is suitable {#blank#}10{#/blank#}their children to see.

    On January 25, 2020, over a billion people in China and millions around the world will celebrate the Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival. The ancient tradition, {#blank#}1{#/blank#} date is determined by the lunar calendar and falls somewhere between January 21 and February 20 each year, is the{#blank#}2{#/blank#} (long) and most important of all Chinese festivals.

The preparations will {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (official) begin with Little Year on January 17, 2019. It is observed with a day of memorial and prayer ceremonies. Other Little Year activities include cleaning the house {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(sweep) away bad luck and hanging spring couplets —red decorations hung in pairs —on doorways for wealth. Since red {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (believe) to keep misfortune and evil spirits away, it can be noticed in everything from clothing to {#blank#}6{#/blank#}(lantern) used to decorate houses.

    Often {#blank#}7{#/blank#}  (consider) the most important meal of the year, the reunion dinner is both delicious and rooted in Chinese tradition. {#blank#}8{#/blank#}whole chicken symbolizes family togetherness, while long uncut noodles show longevity (长寿). Wealth is represented by dumplings and spring rolls. Children receive red envelopes filled {#blank#}9{#/blank#} money and inspiring messages from elders and are often allowed to stay up late to watch the {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(amaze) fireworks shows.

    The two-week long celebrations will end on February 8 — the day of the full moon — with the Lantern Festival.