The "One Belt One Road" strategy proposed by President Xi Jinping has drawn public attention to{#blank#}1{#/blank#} oldest and longest trade route—Silk Road. The term in a narrow sense refers to an ancient overland trade route{#blank#}2{#/blank#}(form) in the Western Han Dynasty. This route stretched 4,350 miles from Chang an to western China, central Asia, and even to Europe,{#blank#}3{#/blank#} (enable) theses regions to have better communications in diplomacy, business and culture.

    China was the first country in the world to breed silkworms and produce silk fabric. This craft skill reached a{#blank#}4{#/blank#}(fair) advanced level in the Zhou Dynasty. As a major export to Europe, "silk" was used to name this great route by a German geographer. China's silk{#blank#}5{#/blank#}(introduce) into western countries through this old trade route. People were{#blank#}6{#/blank#}(familiar) with his product at the beginning, and made many guesses at{#blank#}7{#/blank#}it was produced. According to the record, the idea that silk was picked from trees was widely accepted by folks in Europe.

    {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(garment) made of this fabric were always best sellers, and were considered a social status symbol. Ever the gorgeous Egyptian queen, Cleopatra, was also a big fan of the silk. This fascination led to an increasing demand{#blank#}9{#/blank#} this product, and promoted the{#blank#}10{#/blank#}(develop) of this trading route.

    Generally speaking, joy {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (express) by laughter. But as it turns out, it reveals a lot more than the fact {#blank#}2{#/blank#} you are happy. It enables listeners, even those who cannot observe you, {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (realize) if you are having a good time with a close friend or laughing {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (polite) with a complete stranger.

    At least, this is the conclusion {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (reach) by a team of scientists led by Greg Bryant, {#blank#}6{#/blank#} assistant professor of Communication Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles. The researchers began by {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(request) volunteers from across the world to send them audio clips(音频剪辑) of people laughing. The 48 tapes they received {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (range) from recent recordings of laughter between two college friends {#blank#}9{#/blank#} ones from conversations made ten years ago. The clips also had all possible {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (combine)--communications between friends, strangers, all-male groups, all-female groups, etc.

    Bryan says that the results of this cross-cultural examination show that people all over the world know laughter in similar ways.

    When you step into a new environment, you might have some difficulty in fitting in. Here are some tips {#blank#}1{#/blank#} might help you.

    Be confident. You are unique in this world. Spend some time thinking about your {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(strong) and you will be able to build up confidence step by step.

    Be kind to everyone. Kindness is the bridge to your own happiness. Always give more than you receive, and think more of others than of {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (you). A person who cares for others is popular everywhere.

    Be active in group activities. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(vary) activities like playing football can help you to be known {#blank#}5{#/blank#}others. You may add more friends to your circle. At the same time, you'll be amazed {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (see) how much they like you.

    Be optimistic. Optimism {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (make) both you and others feel pleased. It helps you make {#blank#}8{#/blank#}good first impression. A pleasant smile costs the {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (little) but does the most. If you follow the suggestions {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (mention) above, you will be accepted by people around you. And you will fit in very well and enjoy your new life.

    As is known to all, a positive parent-child relationship is {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (benefit) to the physical and mental{#blank#}2{#/blank#} (grow) of children, but keeping a healthy parent-child bond {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (need) the efforts of both parties.

    Parents should take the responsibility {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (improve) their relationship with the children. What matters is spending quality time with their children, {#blank#}5{#/blank#}tight their schedule is. For instance, they can eat {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (meal) together, go to sporting events together or watch their children's favorite

TV shows together, {#blank#}7{#/blank#} can contribute greatly to making their children feel safe and {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(love).

    Children, on the other hand, should let their parents know they appreciate what their parents {#blank#}9{#/blank#}(do) for them. If possible, they can give their parents a gift on a special day or help with housework {#blank#}10{#/blank#} a regular basis. The healthy parent-child relationship is without conflict. But as long as parents and children make joint effort, they can settle the conflict and enjoy their time together.

    After weeks of rain, a town flooded and the people {#blank#}1{#/blank#} lived there had to move to a safe place. At one house, rescue workers found {#blank#}2{#/blank#} man standing deep in water. "Come on! Get in the boat!" the rescuers shouted. The man shouted back, "No! I have faith {#blank#}3{#/blank#} God, and He will save me!" Soon the floodwaters chased the man to the second floor. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(luck), another boat came by at this point. "Get in the boat!" the rescuers urged. "No way!" the man said, stubborn in his thought {#blank#}5{#/blank#} God would save him. The floodwaters continued to rise, and the man had to climb to the roof of his house. Fortunately, a rescue helicopter came by and {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (drop) a ladder for him. The pilot shouted through a megaphone, "Grab the ladder!" The man refused and shouted the same thing again.

    But the floodwaters {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (rise) above the roof. The man {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (sweep) away and drowned. When {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (arrive) at heaven, he demanded to meet with God. "God, I was certain that you would save me, but you let me die. Why? Why did you abandon me?" God replied with a {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(puzzle) look, "What do you mean? I sent you two boats and a helicopter!"

CCTV journalist succeeded in arousing a heated discussion among netizens by asking people whether they were happy. The responses {#blank#}1{#/blank#} the question were various, even some quite funny ones included. Although people {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (play) jokes on the answers, it did not take long {#blank#}3{#/blank#} they began to figure out the true meaning of happiness.

It is certain that people's views on happiness {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(affect) greatly by their own life experience. Unfortunately, too many people refer to being rich as happiness and there is no sign of a decrease in the number of those who are voluntarily at the mercy of wealth. Some people whose {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (intend) is to make big money appreciate being given any chance to increase their income, believing that is {#blank#}6{#/blank#} their happiness lies. Some are eager to inherit their parents' property, especially those {#blank#}7{#/blank#} are known as silver-spoon kids. Even worse, some would rather break the law {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (satisfy) their financial desire or seek their fortune {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (legal).

In my opinion, happiness is not about {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (pursue) wealth but about admiring the beautiful things in life. Therefore, live your life to the fullest and be happy.