One of my father's favorite {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (say) as I was growing up was “Try it!”. I couldn't say I didn't like something, {#blank#}2{#/blank#} it might be, until after I tried it. Over the years I've come to realize how much of my success I owe to my {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (accept) of those words as one of my values. My first job was just one I decided to try for a couple of years until I determined what I wanted to do as a career. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (actual) I believed I would work for a few years, get {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (marry), stay home and raise a family, so I didn't think the job I took mattered that much. I couldn't {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (be) more mistaken. I mastered the skills of that {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (begin) level position and I was given the opportunity to move up through the company into {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (differ) positions. I accepted each new opportunity with the thought, “Well, I'll try it; {#blank#}9{#/blank#} I don't like it I can always go back to my {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (early) position.” But I was with the same company for the past 28 years.

    I was on my way to the Taiyetos Mountains. The sun was setting when my car {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (break) down near a remote and poor village. Cursing my misfortune, I was wondering where I was going to spend the night when I realized that the villagers who had gathered around me were arguing as to {#blank#}2{#/blank#} should have the honor of receiving me {#blank#}3{#/blank#} a guest in their house. Finally, I accepted the offer of an old woman who lived alone in a little house. While she was getting me {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (settle) into a tiny but clean room, the head of the village was tying up his horse to my car to pull it to {#blank#}5{#/blank#} small town some 20 kilometres away {#blank#}6{#/blank#} there was a garage.

    I had noticed three hens running free in my hostess's courtyard and that night one of them ended up in a dish on my table. {#blank#}7{#/blank#} villagers brought me goat's cheese and honey. We drank together and talked {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (merry) till far into the night.

    When the time came for me to say goodbye to my friends in the village, I wanted to reward the old woman {#blank#}9{#/blank#} the trouble I had caused {#blank#}10{#/blank#}.

    Like the native Chinese, some foreigners have started to join their Chinese friends {#blank#}1{#/blank#} sending or grabbing virtual red packets during the Spring Festival and other special {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(occasion).

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(attract) by the unique way of interacting with people as well as the culture that gave birth to the phenomenon, many foreigners say competing with friends to grab red packets in {#blank#}4{#/blank#}WeChat group can be a lot of fun.

    Mattias Klement, 27, a Swede{#blank#}5{#/blank#} has been living in China for years, said more foreigners have started to take part in this{#blank#}6{#/blank#} (active) because of the popularity of WeChat wallet.

    "I think it is {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (main) because more and more places now allow paying with WeChat. It's also fun to just involve {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(you) in the culture of it," said Klement. Two years ago, when some friends{#blank#}9{#/blank#} (send) him 5.20 or 8.88 Yuan red packets, he had no clue about the hidden meanings. Now, he is not only quite familiar with them but also has been used to sending some.

    "It's nice to be able to say 'I love you' with 5.20 Yuan, I guess," he said, laughing. "I also remember{#blank#}10{#/blank#} (try) to tick some of my friends off by paying back 99.99 instead of 100 just for fun.”

    Good morning, everyone. This is Chris at the school radio station.

    As we all know, psychological health is as important as physical health. However, it's quite {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (worry) that many of us are suffering from poor psychological health. We've interviewed some psychology teachers at our school, and they've given us some advice on how {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (improve) psychological health.

    Firstly, you can share your concerns with people you trust, {#blank#}3{#/blank#} support and care may help you get {#blank#}4{#/blank#} the difficulties. Besides, learn to view trouble {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (wise) as everyone meets with difficulties now and then. Remind {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (you) that only those who are confident and determined can go far and be more {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (prepare). Lastly, when {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (feel) sad for a long time, you'd better go to the mental guide room without {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (hesitate), where practical advice will {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (offer) to help ease your pressure.

    The world is just what you think it is. Learn to control your own world!

    Thank you for listening.

    New Year's Eve is the last day of the year. It is always an exciting time because people look forward to {#blank#}1{#/blank#}(welcome) a new year. It is also a good time to think back and say goodbye to the old year. New Year's Eve is a {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(nation) holiday for many people around the world. In a lot of countries , people go back to their hometown for the New Year, so usually the trains and buses{#blank#}3{#/blank#}(pack) with people. In England, there is always a New Year's Eve party, {#blank#}4{#/blank#} is usually held at someone's home and the host invites friends, families and neighbors. The living room becomes a mini disco as everyone dances{#blank#}5{#/blank#} loud music.

    I have lots of good {#blank#}6{#/blank#}(memory) of New Year's Eve . I once spent one freezing New Year's Eve in Trafalgar Square in the center of London. It snowed and was {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(bitter) cold . I also spent many wonderful New Year's Eves in Japan. There, it is a tradition{#blank#}8{#/blank#}(visit) a shrine(圣坛)and pray for good things. I think wherever you are, New Year's Eve is always {#blank#}9{#/blank#}exciting day. Maybe the last way to welcome the New Year {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(be)watching amazing fireworks displays in the world's cities.