Just as I began a new job in New York, I had another important job: father. I was a businessman. At the office I had three new {#blank#}1{#/blank#}(project) and at home I had a young son who was growing fast and {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (need)me. I was puzzled and didn't know how to deal with the relationship{#blank#}3{#/blank#}job and family until one day, during my business trip in Chicago, I came across an old family friend Dan, {#blank#}4{#/blank#}was once a patient of my father. He told me something about my father. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} was my father that helped him go through the cancer. When Dan knew he got cancer, he was very upset and wanted{#blank#}6{#/blank#} (give) up, but my father, his doctor, encouraged him to go on{#blank#}7{#/blank#} (fight) against the cancer. My father said to him, "You have {#blank#}8{#/blank#} wonderful life and three fine children. Take some time with them. It is family that we live for—-not just ourselves. Think of that {#blank#}9{#/blank#} you will know life's worth the fight." His words touched me, and I {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(sudden) realized that family is the most important in the world. I should spend more time staying with them.

—The headmaster, of course.

Chinese tea is good for cleaning our digestive system. From time {#blank#}1{#/blank#} time, we would like to have a cup of Chinese tea after {#blank#}2{#/blank#} meal. Sometimes, we use Chinese tea for cooking, especially tea eggs.

Tea eggs, a popular Chinese food, {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (sell) along the busy sidewalk or at a market food stand. It is not only a quick and delicious way to fill up your stomach, {#blank#}4{#/blank#} a unique way to learn Chinese culture of food.

Chinese tea eggs are easy to make. Simply prepare some {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (boil) eggs. Gently tap the egg shells with the back of a teaspoon and crack the shells. Next, {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (careful) place the cracked eggs in the pot with marinade (卤汁) and boil for about 15 minutes. Then let the eggs soak (浸泡) in the {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (mix) for about 4 hours, {#blank#}8{#/blank#} makes the eggs have enough flavor. The dark color of the marinade gives the egg a marbled effect. Before {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (serve), gently reheat the eggs with the marinade.

Although a tea egg comes from China and  {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (have) much to do with Chinese cuisine (烹饪), other similar recipes have been developed throughout Asia.