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    Several countries in Asia celebrate the Lunar New Year in their own way. But dragon and lion dances in Chinatowns all over the world have helped to make China's New Year the most famous. These days growing {#blank#}1{#/blank#}(number) of people who are not of Chinese origin are joining in. In Tokyo window cleaners dress up like the animals of the Chinese Shengxiao. America, Canada and New Zealand have published memorial stamps for the year of the rooster. Last year New York City made the Lunar New Year {#blank#}2{#/blank#}school holiday for the first time.

    The spread of the Spring Festival is {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(part) due to recent immigration from China: 9.5 million Chinese people {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(move) abroad since 1978, many of {#blank#}5{#/blank#}are far richer than earlier waves of immigrants.

    Aware {#blank#}6{#/blank#}China's growing economic and political influence, foreign leaders have noticed the occasion. Britain's prime minister, Theresa May, has given a video address, a tradition {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(start) in 2014 by her predecessor (前任) . This year's World Economic Forum in Davos was held a week earlier than usual {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(avoid) conflicting with China's New Year.

    China hopes the festival will promote  {#blank#}9{#/blank#}(it) cultural “soft power” abroad. It may give the Chinese people {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(satisfy) to see foreigners enjoy such festivities.

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    Changes are hard for many people to accept. However, what's worth keeping in mind is that life is constantly changing. We might lose our jobs, lose our loved ones, or have other life-changing things, but these changes are just part of life. We might not like how society is changing or how our community is changing, but we need to be able to deal with these changes in a positive way. Luckily, there are many ways to view changes, to deal with them and to finally accept them.

To deal with changes wisely, you should accept that feeling when a type of change is upsetting you. There's no way you'll get past it if you ignore it and don't work through it. Thus, if you've lost your job, let yourself feel mad and/or disappointed. You can even express your feelings to others, but do so in a polite way. Also you can ask yourself, "Why am I upset or worried about this change?" Then, "What is it that I believe will happen, as a result of this change?" And then, "Are these thoughts and beliefs correct and practical?" Going through these questions can help you determine if the change is really worth worrying about. What's more, even though the change can have a negative effect on your life, in most situations you can use it to turn a loss into an opportunity or a way to rediscover your enthusiasm for life.

    Of course, when it comes to dealing with changes, taking action is more important. If you're going through a period in your life when the change is negatively influencing you, make yourself busy. Making yourself busy, by working, producing something or engaging socially with others, will do more than just make you forget worries–it'll help you contribute to changing your life positively for the future. Besides, you can try something you've never done before.

    An important part of accepting changes is finding a way to move on and thinking about your future. By looking ahead, you'll be able to better deal with the past and accept it as that had to happen in order to move forward. So accept the change that makes you uncomfortable, and determine you're going to try to use your energies to make an even better world. In this way, you're using it to power what you think is a positive change.

    Imagine a road crossing without the three-day traffic signal, cars, trucks, school buses, bicyclists and students walking to school would try to rush through the crossing{#blank#}1{#/blank#} the same time. Their safety would be in danger.

    Thanks to an African American{#blank#}2{#/blank#} (invent) named Garrett Augustus Morgan, we have three-way traffic signals that help make crossings much{#blank#}3{#/blank#} (safe). Mr. Morgan was born in Kentucky in 1877. He only received six years' education. As a teen he left his family's farm in search of better{#blank#}4{#/blank#} (opportunity). Living in Cincinnati, Ohio, he continued his studies in English grammar. Then he moved on to Cleveland{#blank#}5{#/blank#}he worked as a repairman for a clothing factory. He had a keen interest in solving problems {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (meet) in everyday life. Later he patented several inventions. The three-way traffic signal was just one of {#blank#}7{#/blank#}. One day he felt very sad when he saw a traffic accident. To help reduce traffic accidents and save people's lives, he {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (immediate) began to work on the invention. Finally, it was {#blank#}9{#/blank#} great success which saved lives then, and {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (be) still saving lives today.

Eat healthier without quitting sugar

    Not long ago, fat was regarded as the evil for a healthy diet. Before that it was salt. Now the sugar-free diet {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (explode) onto the health scene —and seems to have topped many people's list of New Year's resolutions.

    Sugar-free diets encourage people to avoid sweeteners such as honey, soft drinks and some fruits. Some also recommend {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (restrict) dairy products. The diet's advocates note that excessive sugar consumption may increase the risk of heart disease and some cancers. So many sugar-free followers avoid milk, yoghurt and cheese {#blank#}3{#/blank#} the assumption that these products contain sugars.

    It's true we are swallowing too much of the sweet stuff, with the average American consuming around 20 teaspoons of {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (add) sugar a day. But you don't need {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (quit) sugar for healthy eating. Quitting sugar is unlikely to improve your health any more than cutting down on over-processed foods and eating more vegetables.

    Research shows dieting is not effective over the long term and can lead to greater weight gain over time. The brain interprets dieting and restriction as hunger,  {#blank#}6{#/blank#} causes the storage of fat. Besides, the sugar-free diet is confusing and imposes a set of rules that {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (make) up without scientific evidence. Such a restrictive diet can create food fear or an unhealthy relationship with food. People who worry about food are more likely to diet. This may be {#blank#}8{#/blank#}they are worried about their weight, or about the impact certain nutrients have on their health.

    Through series of experiments, {#blank#}9{#/blank#} the researchers are certain about is that you can eat plenty of plants, enjoy whole grains and beans. Fruit is your friend, not your enemy. Most people could probably eat a little less sugar, a little {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (often), but you don't have to quit it for good to be healthy.