Have you ever had a case{#blank#}1{#/blank#} a mistake helped you understand an idea or a skill? For me,it was sailing.I took a sailing class when I was in high school.No matter how many times I read the{#blank#}2{#/blank#} (explain),I could not understand the difference between a “tack" and a “jibe”—two methods of turning a boat—one much{#blank#}3{#/blank#} (safe) than the other. Later, one day, when I was sailing, a heavy wind{#blank#}4{#/blank#} ( blow ) up.We needed to head back, {#blank#}5{#/blank#} I mistook the “tack” for the “jibe” and pushed the boat in the wrong direction. Before I realized{#blank#}6{#/blank#} (I) mistake, it was too late. Luckily, no one{#blank#}7{#/blank#} (hurt).Only after this experience did I {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (clear) understand the sailing phrase “turning on the wind” that I {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (read) so many times in the textbook.I never confused a “jibe” with a “tack” again! Now I often share this story {#blank#}10{#/blank#} my students after they have made mistakes.I hope they can learn something from their mistakes and correct them instead of regretting all day.

    If you feel stressed by responsibilities at work, you should take a step back and identify (识别)those of {#blank#}1{#/blank#}(great) and less importance. Then, handle the most important tasks first so you'll feel a real sense of {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(achieve). Leaving the less important things until tomorrow {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(be) often acceptable.

    Most of us are more focused {#blank#}4{#/blank#} our tasks in the morning than we are later in the day. So, get an early start and try to be as productive {#blank#}5{#/blank#} possible before lunch. This will give you the confidence you need to get you through the afternoon and go home feeling accomplished.

    Recent {#blank#}6{#/blank#}(study) show that we are far more productive at work if we take short breaks {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(regular). Give your body and brain a rest by stepping outside for {#blank#}8{#/blank#} while, exercising, or dong something you enjoy.

    If you find something you love doing outside of the office, you'll be less likely {#blank#}9{#/blank#}(bring) your work home. It could be anything-gardening, cooking, music, sports—but whatever it is, {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(make) sure it's a relief from daily stress rather than another thing to worry about.

    When the modern Olympic Games {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (start) in 1896 in Athens, Greece, there was no such thing as the Winter Olympics. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(player) completed only in the Summer Games. However, there were the Nordic Games. There was a(n) {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(compete) of winter sports that took place every few years starting in 1901. But the Nordic Games were only to athletes {#blank#}4{#/blank#}Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden.

    The winter sports were popular, so in 1924 an International Winter Sports Week {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (hold) in Chamonix, France. About 250 athletes from 16 countries competed in nine sports and there were 11 female athletes, {#blank#}6{#/blank#} competed in figure skating.

    Still, the Winter Olympics were under way, adding more sports to the games and {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (especial) more sports for women. Women got the chance {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(take) part in skiing, ice hockey(冰球）{#blank#}9{#/blank#} other sports. Now the Games have such {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(interest) events as snowboarding and skeleton(俯式冰橇）.

    All through history, people from many different countries and cultures have lived together in Britain. The English language {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (consist) of the grammar and vocabulary these people brought to Britain. That is {#blank#}2{#/blank#} English has so many difficult rules that confuse people.

    The development of English experienced three periods—Old English, Middle English and Modern English. From the 5th to the 9th centuries, Britain was occupied by different groups from other countries, which led to Old English {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (replace) Celtic. Old English, a {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (mix) of different languages, differs {#blank#}5{#/blank#} today's English. Middle English is the name {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (give) to the English used from approximately the 12th to the 15th centuries. During this period, French, though it didn't replace English, still made many {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (contribution) to Middle English. Modern English appeared in the 16th century, {#blank#}8{#/blank#} went through many changes during this period. The question of {#blank#}9{#/blank#} English will keep on changing in the future is easy to answer. {#blank#}10{#/blank#} is certain that this process will continue.

With the improvement of life standards, there are a {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (grow) number of people traveling each year, {#blank#}2{#/blank#} is a good way to enjoy life. Some people would like to take a package tour (跟团游), {#blank#}3{#/blank#} others would rather travel on their own. I prefer the latter, because I feel that it's much more convenient and cheaper than taking a package tour as I {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (do) before.

First of all, traveling on my own, I can arrange my time and route {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (free). For example, when I get to someplace I like, I choose to stay longer and don't have to think about others. Secondly, the schedule is relatively tight joining package tours, and tourists can only stay very short time in tourist attractions. {#blank#}6{#/blank#} is difficult to enjoy every landscape carefully. {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (three), in order to earn money, some travel agencies force tourists {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (buy) things. In the meantime, traveling on my own is much cheaper. Finally, the trip is designed to relax. However, many people say that package tours are not to make them feel really {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (relax), but even more tired.

On the whole, I feel like {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (travel) on my own, which is more convenient.