In ancient China the kite was known as “Zhiyuan“. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (original) regarded as a technology, it also featured in many art collections, and was considered to have unique artistic value. It first {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (appear) in the ware of the Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC—476BC). According to historical records. Mo Zi spent three years {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(construct) a wooden kite which failed after one day's flight. One book noted that the master carpenter Lu Ban also made some which {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(use) to spy on the situation of the enemy.

    Now the basic procedure of making kites remains the same, but {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(style) of kite-making vary in different regions. These in the “World Kite Capital” of Weifang in Shandong Province are well known for{#blank#}6{#/blank#}(they) craftsmanship, materials, painting, sculpture and flexible flying movement. One of these kites, {#blank#}7{#/blank#}was over 300 meters long, won first place in the International Kite Festival {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(hold) in Italy. It is now housed in the Weifang Kite Museum. Even year, the festival is held there and is expected to draw many fans with a passion for flying kites.

    {#blank#}9{#/blank#}you are interested in flying a kite, you should choose a sunny and windy day so you can enjoy the open air, and take care to avoid electric wires and cars. You could lake more than one with you and fly them according to the change of wind. And of course, a pair of sunglasses may prove useful in protecting your eyes {#blank#}10{#/blank#} bright sunshine.

    Over the last few years, learning Chinese{#blank#}1{#/blank#} (become) popular among people all over the world. Last month, I received an email from my cousin Jack,{#blank#}2{#/blank#}lived in Canada. He said he was enthusiastic about Chinese and asked me to find him some books {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(special) intended for Chinese beginners{#blank#}4{#/blank#} (feel) very happy, I couldn't wait to find him some books. So I went from one bookstore to another to find something{#blank#}5{#/blank#}(suit) for him. Finally I selected a set of Chinese textbooks among{#blank#}6{#/blank#} (variety) of similar ones. Then I went to a post office to have {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(they) delivered by air without delay. Several days {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(late), I received Jack's email, in which he said that he really appreciated the books I had sent{#blank#}9{#/blank#} him. I'm very glad that Jack is beginning to learn Chinese just like many other foreigners abroad, but I know it may be{#blank#}10{#/blank#} enjoyable challenge for him.

    English is a language {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (speak) all around the world. There are more than 42 countries {#blank#}2{#/blank#} the majority (大多数) of the people speak English. Most native speakers of English {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (find) in the UK, the US, Canada, and many other countries. In total, for more than 375 million people English is their mother tongue. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} equal number of people learn English as a second language. However, the number of people who learn English as a foreign language {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (be) more than 750 million.

    In only fifty years, English has developed into the language most {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (wide) spoken and used in the world.  Foreign staff in China are not requested {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (learn) Chinese. Chinese businessmen, taxi drivers and students can talk with them {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (use) English. You can listen to English songs {#blank#}9{#/blank#} the radio or use English to communicate with people around the world through the Internet. With so many people communicating in English every day, {#blank#}10{#/blank#} will become more and more important to have a good knowledge of English.

    Hi, I've got something {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (excite) to tell you. I was in an elevator yesterday and saw Robin Drexel, the famous movie star! I just stood there, {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (freeze). I couldn't say a word. But {#blank#}3{#/blank#} of a sudden, she turned to me, {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (say), "Hello" too. Then she asked me {#blank#}5{#/blank#} the restaurant was on the fifth floor, I told her I was going to the restaurant {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (my), and I offered to show her where it was. She said, "Oh, fine." Then she said, "Why don't we have lunch together?" Imagine! I never thought I would have lunch with a movie star! But I {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (do)! We had lunch together and talked for about half {#blank#}8{#/blank#} hour. She even paid for my lunch! Can you imagine? But that isn't all. {#blank#}9{#/blank#} lunch, she asked me if she could give me a ride to somewhere. I told her I was going home. {#blank#}10{#/blank#} she took me home in her big, black limousine (豪华轿车). It was an exciting day. That's all for now. I've got to run!