My husband and I redecorated (重新装修) our living room one summer day. And we {#blank#}1{#/blank#} to do it ourselves. It was a big mistake. We just thought it would be easier and cheaper, but there were many problems, and the {#blank#}2{#/blank#} and most important one was the cost. In fact, we just {#blank#}3{#/blank#} a lot more!

    We had lots of ideas for the room. Some planes fly over our house every day, {#blank#}4{#/blank#} we wanted to have some special soundproof (隔音的) windows. We don't have a lot of {#blank#}5{#/blank#}， but we have lots of books, so we decided to put a bookshelf in the living room. Anyway, we worked all day and I was getting really {#blank#}6{#/blank#}. So I went to the cafe {#blank#}7{#/blank#} my home and had a cup of coffee there.

    I came back about an hour later. I was about to open the door when I {#blank#}8{#/blank#} a loud cry from the inside. I opened the door quickly and found my husband on the floor. I knew it was terrible but I just couldn't stop laughing! {#blank#}9{#/blank#}, he wasn't hurt. Anyway, a lot of other {#blank#}10{#/blank#} went wrong, but we've finally finished. I'm so glad we did it together.

    Spring is a good time to take a trip. Do you know what kids in different countries do during their trips?

    In China, when spring comes, students have difficulties{#blank#}1{#/blank#}quietly. They want to be outside. Teachers know this. In spring, schools usually organize a spring outing for kids. It{#blank#}2{#/blank#}be a trip to a mountain. But typically teachers take kids to a martyrs park (烈士陵园) They can enjoy spring and also show their memory for those who{#blank#}3{#/blank#}their lives in war.

    In Japan, things are a little{#blank#}4{#/blank#}. The school year begins in April. In some parts of the county, the {#blank#}5{#/blank#}day of school is also the start of the cherry blossom (樱花) season. This is the {#blank#}6{#/blank#}time of the year for kids to take a trip. People go to parks early in the morning with their family and friends.

    The children in the UK have many great {#blank#}7{#/blank#} when it comes to school trips. They can visit the seaside or a theme park. One special place to go is a wetland (湿地) and bird center The kids would like to spend their time in a beautiful place and also learn about the{#blank#}8{#/blank#}world. The people at the center are scientists. This means they're able to teach kids about the{#blank#}9{#/blank#}of nature. They also find out how some animals today are{#blank#}10{#/blank#} danger.