Yuan Longping, born and {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (bring) up in China, is a leading figure in the rice-growing world. When he was a boy, he {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (educate) in many schools, and was given the nickname, “the student {#blank#}3{#/blank#}asks questions.”

    He was interested in plants from an early age, and he studied agriculture in college. As a young teacher, he began {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(experiment) in crop breeding. He thought there was only one way {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (have) more rice quickly. That was to cross different species of rice plant. Then he began his search for a {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (specially) type of rice plant. It had to be male and sterile. When the naturally sterile male rice plant was discovered in 1970, it was {#blank#}7{#/blank#} breakthrough. As a result, China's rice production rose{#blank#}8{#/blank#} 47.5% in the 1990's. And 50 thousand square kilometers of rice fields were converted to {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (grow) vegetables and other cash crops. {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(follow) this, Yuan Longping's rice was exported to some other countries.

    Chinese President Xi Jinping has praised a group of middle school students for their efforts in satellite design. He said he was pleased with their curiosity and bravery in {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (science) exploration. The president also wished the teachers and students in Bayi School {#blank#}2{#/blank#} happy new year.

    Xi made the praise in a letter {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (write) to the students in Beijing's Bayi School on Saturday. A small satellite designed and developed by them {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (send) into space last Wednesday at Taiyuan Satellite Launch (发射) Center {#blank#}5{#/blank#} it was designed to operate in orbit (轨道) for 180 days.

    Three months ago, Xi returned to his high school, to visit a laboratory and talk to teachers and students {#blank#}6{#/blank#} were designing the small satellite. The president said he was {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (extreme) glad to know that the satellite designed by the students would be launched and called on them to become {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (build) of the country. Xi warmly encouraged the students {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (study) science and contribute to the development of China. He hoped that the students would keep hungry for knowledge and develop {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (they) national spirit.

    In his book, Intentional Living, author John Maxwell shares that back in 1976, he received a gift from one of his{#blank#}1{#/blank#}(assist).As he unwrapped the gift, he saw that it was a book{#blank#}2{#/blank#}(name) The Greatest Story Ever Told. He couldn't wait{#blank#}3{#/blank#}(read) it.

    But when he opened the book, he was{#blank#}4{#/blank#}astonish) to see that the pages were blank. Inside the book was{#blank#}5{#/blank#}note that said, "John, your life is before you. Fill these pages with kind acts and good thoughts of your heart. Write a great story about your life." The intention of writing the story of his life{#blank#}6{#/blank#}(excite) him. Then, he began to write his book.

    Every day we live out our story through our words, actions and decisions. But we must remember to live with intention to focus{#blank#}7{#/blank#}what matters most in life and to regain that focus when we get changed. Without intention, we can become unfocused in things{#blank#}8{#/blank#}needn't add to a life of significance and difference in our world.

    Life isn't perfect and it's always hard, {#blank#}9{#/blank#}we need reminders in our life from a friend, author, blogger, pastor or our inner spirit to re-focus us on the things that matter and make us live{#blank#}10{#/blank#}(positive).

    We set {#blank#}1{#/blank#} at 5: 45 to visit the chimps in Gombe {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (nation) Park. We watched a family of chimps {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (wake) up in the morning and followed them {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (wander) into the forest. Jane had been there {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (observe) and recording chimps' daily {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (活动). For forty years, she had been {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (help) the world to understand and {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (尊敬) the life of these animals. Jane is indeed a woman of {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (achieve) and a good example for us all. She inspires those {#blank#}10{#/blank#} want to cheer the achievements of women.

    Dario and his mother loved their new apartment {#blank#}1{#/blank#} living room was large enough for their piano. That night, the two of them sat side by side at the piano. They played jazz music {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (celebrate) their new home. The loud music filled the room and made them feel very happy. The next morning, {#blank#}3{#/blank#}, their happiness disappeared. Someone had left a note under their door during the night. One of their neighbors {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (write) to complain (抱怨) about the sound of the piano. Dario's mother asked the doorkeeper {#blank#}5{#/blank#} he knew anything about it. But he said 'no'. Later that morning, Dario suggested that they should hold a party at home and apologize {#blank#}6{#/blank#} their playing.

    They {#blank#}7{#/blank#} loved the idea. Over the next few days, they sent out {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (invite) and decorated the apartment with party lights. {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (final), the day of the party arrived. The guests brought different presents. One woman even presented Dario with a book of piano music, which gave them a feeling of warmth. Dario apologized and was already looking forward to {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (practice) the new music.

    Today, Mount Qomolangma's peak is not a lonely place any more. Over 3500 people have{#blank#}1{#/blank#} (successful) climbed the mountain over the past years. Meanwhile, climbers have complained about{#blank#}2{#/blank#}(wait) for hours in the bottlenecks.

    In fact, the dangerous{#blank#}3{#/blank#}(crowd) aren't the only problem. All those climbers need {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(bring) a lot of gear (装置) and much of them ends up being left on the mountains becoming the world's{#blank#}5{#/blank#} (tall) rubbish dump.

    But the good news is{#blank#}6{#/blank#} some mountaineers are overtaking it to clean up Qomolangma. Mountaineers Paul and Eberhard are part of Eco Everest Expedition which has been cleaning up rubbish since 2008.So far they{#blank#}7{#/blank#}(collect)over 13 tons of garbage.

    Some of that rubbish is even being used for{#blank#}8{#/blank#} higher purpose. As part of the Mount Everest 8844 Art Project, a group of 15 artists Nepal collected 1.5 tons of garbage. They've changed the cans and oxygen tanks into74 piece of art that have are exhibited{#blank#}9{#/blank#}Nepal's capital. Part of the profit from sales{#blank#}10{#/blank#} (be) available for the Everest Pakeers Association which has helped ole rubbish of the mountain.