Earthquake Intensity & Observed Effects（强度与现象）
I.Felt by only a few people under very special conditions.
II. Felt by only a few people at rest, especially on the upper floors of buildings.
III. Felt noticeably indoors, especially on upper floors of buildings.
IV. Felt indoors by many people, outdoors by a few; some awaked.
V. Felt by nearly everyone; many awaked; dishes and windows break; plaster (灰泥) cracks (开裂).
VI. Felt by everyone; many frightened and run outdoors; heavy furniture such as tables and shelves moves.
VII. Everyone runs outdoors; small to moderate (中等的) damage(损毁) in usual buildings.
VIII. Considerable (相当大的) damage in usual buildings; monuments(碑) fall.
IX.Considerable damage in all buildings; ground cracks; underground pipes (管道) break.
X.Most buildings damaged; rails bend(弯曲); landslides (山崩) take place; water splashes(溅落) over banks.
XI.Few buildings left standing; bridges damaged; wide cracks in the ground; underground pipes break.
XII.Damage total; waves seen on ground; objects thrown into air.

    A myth is something that is not correct, but many people believe. There are a lot of myths about the human brain.

    One of the biggest myths is that we only use 10 percent of our brains. The next part of the myth is that if we can learn to use the rest of our brains, then we'll be much smarter. People say this all the time, but it's absolutely not true! The truth is that although we don't know everything about the human brain, we know that each part of it has an important function (功能). Modern scientists think the "10 percent myth" ridiculous(荒谬的).

    The other most popular myth is about being "right brained" or "left brained". According to this myth, people who use the right side of their brains are more artistic and creative. People who use the left side of their brains are better at math and science. This is as popular as the 10 percent myth, and it's also wrong. In 2013, a study at an American university examined the right brain and left brain myth. According to the study, we use both sides of our brains equally (相等地).

    It's true that we use different parts of our brains for different things. We use our left side for language more, and our right side when we need to pay attention. But there is no evidence (证据) that creative people use the right side more, or that scientific people use the left side more.

    We've talked about myths, so let's look at a few interesting facts about the brain. First of all, the brain feels no pain. Second, about 75 percent of the brain is made of water. It's also the fattest organ in your body. Here's another interesting fact about the brain. Around the time you turn 18 years old, it stops growing.

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Drinking tea is an important part of Chinese culture. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}. The most common types of Chinese tea are as follows.

{#blank#}2{#/blank#}. It has a pale color and a sharp flavor (口味). It is produced mainly in Anhui and Zhejiang. The most popular green tea is Longjing Tea, which is produced near West Lake, Hangzhou.

Red Tea (Black Tea) is the second most popular type of Chinese tea. It can help treat stomachaches. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}. 

Wulong Tea, also known as blue tea, has the advantages(优点) of green and red teas. It has a gentle flavor and can help people lose weight. Tie Guanyin Tea in Anhui and Dongding Wulong Tea in Taiwan are two well-known types of it.

Scented Tea (花茶) is created by mixing tea leaves with flowers.{#blank#}4{#/blank#}. Iasmine (茉莉) tea is the most popular of this kind.

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Drink it hot.

Don't drink too much strong tea.

The best time to drink tea is between meals.

Drink tea a couple of hours after taking medicine.

Green tea is the best choice for office workers.

People from all over the world have one common desire They are looking for happiness. Each person has a personal vision of happiness. I think all people have habits which can both help them become happy or lose their dream. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} The following behaviors can easily affeet you, if you do nothing to correct them.

Only you can change your life. Don't wait for the perfect moment, but make every moment perfect instead. Life is short. So you should do your best to seize the opportunity to make your life and the life of your dearest and nearest people better.

Nowadays many people face economic problems and go to work they hate. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Confucius once said a wonderful thing," Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life."

There are so many happy people around. You often find them smiling, joking and succeeding in everything. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Don't let these thoughts flag your spirits. Just define success for yourself and move on towards your dream. Fears and worries are false emotions that can keep you away from many chances to become better or do something you've never done before. Don't let all those fears and negativity take over your life. You'd better be strong enough to face all your fears. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}

It is almost impossible to change everything all at once. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} If you want to make a difference to the world, start changing the world around you.

Happiness is in your hand, but you should open your eyes to see and accept it. Try to give up bad habits that can steal your happiness, and you will feel better and happier.