In ancient China the kite was known as “Zhiyuan“. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (original) regarded as a technology, it also featured in many art collections, and was considered to have unique artistic value. It first {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (appear) in the ware of the Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC—476BC). According to historical records. Mo Zi spent three years {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(construct) a wooden kite which failed after one day's flight. One book noted that the master carpenter Lu Ban also made some which {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(use) to spy on the situation of the enemy.

    Now the basic procedure of making kites remains the same, but {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(style) of kite-making vary in different regions. These in the “World Kite Capital” of Weifang in Shandong Province are well known for{#blank#}6{#/blank#}(they) craftsmanship, materials, painting, sculpture and flexible flying movement. One of these kites, {#blank#}7{#/blank#}was over 300 meters long, won first place in the International Kite Festival {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(hold) in Italy. It is now housed in the Weifang Kite Museum. Even year, the festival is held there and is expected to draw many fans with a passion for flying kites.

    {#blank#}9{#/blank#}you are interested in flying a kite, you should choose a sunny and windy day so you can enjoy the open air, and take care to avoid electric wires and cars. You could lake more than one with you and fly them according to the change of wind. And of course, a pair of sunglasses may prove useful in protecting your eyes {#blank#}10{#/blank#} bright sunshine.

    Eating habits are not the same from country to country. The Chinese have a saying―Eat good things for breakfast，eat a big meal for {#blank#}1{#/blank#}，but eat less at dinner. Many {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (America) agree one should start the day with a good breakfast，{#blank#}3{#/blank#}their ideas about lunch and dinner are{#blank#}4{#/blank#} (difference)．

    Most Americans only give {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (them) a short time for lunch. So they eat a small lunch.

    After work they will have more time to eat a big dinner. Also a quiet dinner at home with all the family {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (be) a way to take {#blank#}7{#/blank#} good rest after a long，hard day of work.{#blank#}8{#/blank#} (eat) at restaurants also is not the same. In China，people like to talk and laugh while eating. Very often you can hear people talking and laughing {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (loud)，and they are just having a good time. In America, it is not like this. They want a quiet place {#blank#}10{#/blank#} they can eat a good meal far away from the noises of the outside world.

On keeping a diary in English

    Keeping a diary in English is one of the effective ways to improve our English writing ability.

    {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (compare) with other forms of writing, it is shorter and takes {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (little) time. It can help us to develop the habit of thinking in English.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#} we keep practising, gradually we'll learn how to express ourselves in English. On keeping a diary in English, we certainly meet with many {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (difficult).

    Firstly, {#blank#}5{#/blank#} often happens that we have trouble {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (find) appropriate words and phrases to give expression to our mind.

    Secondly, there are many idiomatic ways of saying things in Chinese. And it is extremely hard for us to put them into English properly.

    As far as I {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (concern), my suggestion is that we should always have a notebook and a Chinese­English dictionary within easy reach. Whenever we meet with something that we don't know how to express in English, we can first put it {#blank#}8{#/blank#} in our notebook and then refer to our dictionary. We can also turn to our English teacher for help, if necessary. In short, I believe that it is very {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (use) to keep a diary in English for {#blank#}10{#/blank#} development of our writing skills.

    There is one all-important law of human conduct. If we obey that law, we shall almost never get into trouble. In fact, that law, if {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (obey), will bring us countless friends and constant happiness. But the very instant we break the law, we shall get into {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (end) trouble. The law is this: Always make others feel important. John Dewey, an American psychologist, once {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (say) that gaining others' respect is {#blank#}4{#/blank#} deepest urge in human nature. According to psychologist, William James, the ruling principle in human nature is the desire {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (appreciate). It is desires and urges like these {#blank#}6{#/blank#} distinguish us from animals. People have thought about the rules of human relationships for thousands of years before {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (discover) one rule—probably the most important rule in the world: Do to others as you would have them do to you.

    You want the approval of those with {#blank#}8{#/blank#} you come in contact. You want the recognition of your true worth. You want to have the {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (feel) that you are important in your little world. So let's obey the Golden Rule, recognize others' importance and recognize it {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (honest). When? Where? The answer is: all the time, everywhere.