I was 16 {#blank#}1{#/blank#} I began work in June 1902 at the whaling station. I heard of the killers that every year helped whalers catch huge whales. I thought, at the time, that this was just a story till then I witnessed it {#blank#}2{#/blank#} my own eyes many times.

    At the{#blank#}3{#/blank#}(one)afternoon I arrived at the station, I was experiencing one  hunting {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(excited).I heard a loud noise come from the bay. We ran down to the shore. Without {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (pause)we jumped into the boat. Using {#blank#}6{#/blank#}telescope we could see that something was happening.The sea was so rough that day that it was difficult{#blank#}7{#/blank#} (handle) the boat. Suddenly ,James fell into the sea. From his face, I could see he was {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (terrify). Then I saw a shark,{#blank#}9{#/blank#}swam towards James . Thank godness! James {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (hold) up by Old Tom back to the boat at last.

    Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival, is a traditional holiday, which {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (observe) each year over 2,000 years in China to honor Qu Yuan, an ancient Chinese patriotic（爱国的）poet. Originating from south China, Dragon Boat Festival enjoys higher{#blank#}2{#/blank#}popular) in southern areas, such as Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Guangdong Provinces. With a history over 2,000 years, it used to be a day{#blank#}3{#/blank#}people would use herbs（药草）to drive away diseases. However, the most popular origin is closely related{#blank#}4{#/blank#}the great poet Qu Yuan in the Warring States Period. Composing masterpieces like Li Sao, he was regarded as one of the greatest{#blank#}5{#/blank#}(poem) in Chinese history. After he was exiled（流放）by the king, he had no alternative but to choose to drown{#blank#}6{#/blank#}(he) in the river rather than seeing his country conquered by the State of Qin. He died on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, which is{#blank#}7{#/blank#}people decided to commemorate（纪念）him on that day{#blank#}8{#/blank#}(annual).{#blank#}9{#/blank#}(remember) his death on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, people celebrate the festival in{#blank#}10{#/blank#}(vary)ways.

    Red is a particularly popular color in China. A pair of red shoes —{#blank#}1{#/blank#} they are for sports, dances or just fashion — is a must-have for every Chinese woman's shoe collection. For most Chinese brides, red shoes should also be worn {#blank#}2{#/blank#} their big day,

    As women's feet{#blank#}3{#/blank#}(connect) with female attraction, red shoes often emphasize this aspect{#blank#}4{#/blank#} convey a special beauty. In some classic Chinese novels, there are {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(describe) of charming women in red silk shoes.

If you wear a dark dress in cold{#blank#}6{#/blank#}(season), a pair of red shoes can raise your ensemble（整套服装）to a{#blank#}7{#/blank#}(high) level. They can also go with different levels of red color{#blank#}8{#/blank#}(give) the wearer a lively and joyful look.

    {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (sure) red will always be a beloved color for designers, and red shoes have also become a choice for many supermodels. If you are also a fan of this {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(energy) color, consider wearing a pair of red shoes for every Chinese Lunar New Year!

    Charlie Chaplin, born in a poor family, showed an {#blank#}1{#/blank#}(astonish) talent as a performer as soon as he could walk. His father died when he was young, leaving his family even {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (badly) off. Later, he wrote, directed, produced and {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (star) in a series of funny movies. He grew popular for his charming character, the little tramp,{#blank#}4{#/blank#}was a homeless man with a moustache, large trousers, worn-out shoes, a small round black hat and a walking stick. This character was a social {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (fail) but could make people laugh even when they felt depressed, as they could feel more content {#blank#}6{#/blank#} their lives. He was loved for his optimism and determination to overcome all difficulties. Take The Gold Rush for example. Chaplin and his friend expect {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (find) gold but they have not been {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (fortune). Instead, they are caught in a small house, where they are hungry and have to eat boiled leather shoes. His subtle acting is so convincing {#blank#}9{#/blank#} you will believe it is one of the best meals he has ever had. No one was ever {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (bore) watching him make terrible situations funny. Charlie Chaplin was a great actor who could always inspire people with great confidence.

    At each stage of our life，we meet different kinds of people. Some are funny； some teach us lessons in life while others occupy a special space in our heart. The people {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (call)"best friends" are just these special friends.

    In our childhood，"best friends" might have meant the persons who are always by our side，{#blank#}2{#/blank#}it may be in the classroom or in the dining hall. However，as we are getting{#blank#}3{#/blank#} (old) than before，our definition(定义)of "best friends" changes. In my opinion，best friends are those who love you {#blank#}4{#/blank#}who you are and help you become who you should be. People in our life come and go，but some people stay. They are the people we should never lose.

    True friends are those who will never leave you when you need them most. They are always there{#blank#}5{#/blank#}(wait)for you and they love you when you forget to love{#blank#}6{#/blank#}(you)．The best feeling in the whole world is knowing that there is {#blank#}7{#/blank#}person who always prays for us and always keeps us in their thoughts. Friendship may not{#blank#}8{#/blank#}(necessary)be based on age，but it is based on{#blank#}9{#/blank#}(understand). Even our parents can be our best friends！So let us build our friendship and try our best {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (see)the good side of everyone!