A CCTV journalist succeeded in arousing a heated discussion among netizens by asking people whether they were happy. The responses to the question were various, even some quite funny ones {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (include). Although people played jokes {#blank#}2{#/blank#} the answers, it did not take long {#blank#}3{#/blank#} they began to figure out the true meanings of happiness.

    It is certain that people's views on happiness {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (affect) greatly by their own life experience. Unfortunately, too many people refer to being rich as happiness and there is no sign of {#blank#}5{#/blank#} decrease in the number of those who are voluntarily at the mercy of wealth. Some people whose {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (intend) is to make big money appreciate being given any chance to multiply their income, believing that is {#blank#}7{#/blank#} their happiness lies. Some are eager to inherit their parents' property, especially those who {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (be) known as silver-spoon kids. Even worse, some would rather break the law to satisfy their financial desire or seek their fortune {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (legal).

    In my opinion, happiness is not about pursuing wealth merely but about admiring the beautiful things in life. Therefore, live your life {#blank#}10{#/blank#} the fullest and be happy.

    There was a man who had four sons. He wanted his sons to learn not to judge things too{#blank#}1{#/blank#}(quick). So he sent them each to go and look at a pear tree that was far{#blank#}2{#/blank#}

    The first son went in the winter, the second in the spring, the{#blank#}3{#/blank#}in the summer, and the youngest son went in the autumn. When they had all{#blank#}4{#/blank#}(go) and came back, he called them together to describe what they{#blank#}5{#/blank#}(see)．

The first son said that the tree was ugly. The second son said no—it was covered with green buds and full of promise.

    The third son{#blank#}6{#/blank#}(agree). He said it was full of flowers that looked very beautiful.

    The last son said it was full of fruit.

    The man then explained to his sons that they were all wrong，{#blank#}7{#/blank#}they had each seen just one season in the tree's life.

    He told them that you cannot judge what a tree is, or how a person is，{#blank#}8{#/blank#}only one season. The{#blank#}9{#/blank#}(please), joy and love come from that life can only be measured at the end.

    If you give up when it's winter, you{#blank#}10{#/blank#}(miss)the promise of your spring, the beauty of your summer and the fruit of your fall.

    It seems that Chinese people have always loved to discuss {#blank#}1{#/blank#} differences between northerners and southerners. Now, another difference has drawn wide attention: the way northerners and southerners shop for food at markets.

    People from southern China normally buy {#blank#}2{#/blank#}they need for just one or two meals at a time. It's normal for them to buy just half a Chinese cabbage, two {#blank#}3{#/blank#}（potato）and 25 grams of beef at a time, {#blank#}4{#/blank#}， a person may be laughed at if they do this in the north. Instead, buying enough vegetables and meat for a week {#blank#}5{#/blank#}（be）normal.

    The difference could be because {#blank#}6{#/blank#}the different climates. Food can {#blank#}7{#/blank#}（keep）for a long time in the north, as it's {#blank#}8{#/blank#}（usual）cold and dry there. Many northerners have the habit of {#blank#}9{#/blank#}（store）food for a long time. But due to the hot and wet weather in the south, southern Chinese people prefer {#blank#}10{#/blank#}（buy）just enough food for one meal or one day. Otherwise, the food may go bad.

    Maybe these debates about different customs help us to understand each other better.

A Brief Introduction to Gandhi

Mohandas Gandhi (1869—-1948), an Indian national hero, was honored {#blank#}1{#/blank#}the father of the Indian nation. He has been respected and beloved by the Indians.

    He was born in India in 1869. Following the local custom, he got {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(marry) at the age of 13. In 1888 he sailed to England, {#blank#}3{#/blank#} he studied law for three years and became a lawyer. On his return to India, he was sent to South Africa to work on a law case.

    In South Africa he {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(surprise)to find that the problem of racial discrimination (种族歧视)was serious. There he formed an organization and started a magazine to fight {#blank#}5{#/blank#} equal rights.

    Gandhi returned to India in 1915,{#blank#}6{#/blank#} India was controlled by the British. He led the Indians to fight for an end to the British rule and {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(depend)for his country. In the political movement many Indians including Gandhi were put in prison. {#blank#}8{#/blank#}, the struggles never stopped. The British government had to give {#blank#}9{#/blank#}and India won its independence in 1947. {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(fortunate)Gandhi was shot by an Indian who opposed his views and died on January 30th, 1948.

    The world's longest cross-sea bridge — Hongkong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge(HZMB) opened on October 24, 2018. The Guardian described it as one of the seven {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (wonder) of the modern world. The HZMB, {#blank#}2{#/blank#} links Hongkong and Macao to the Chinese mainland city of Zhuhai, began in 2009 and cost about 120 billion yuan. It's designed {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (have) a service life of 120 years, 20 years longer than most bridges. And it's not only a bridge, but also part tunnel and part island.

    In one section, the bridge turns into a 6.7km undersea tunnel that {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (pass) through two man-made islands. The tunnel is {#blank#}5{#/blank#} world's longest undersea tunnel for road traffic, allowing large ships to continue passing through the sea area above the tunnel. The bridge's engineers had to take many environmental factors {#blank#}6{#/blank#} consideration in order to protect the surrounding environment while {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (build) the bridge. Chinese white dolphins, an {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (endanger) species living in this area, were a particular concern. The HZMB will make {#blank#}9{#/blank#} much more convenient to shorten the travel time from HongKong to Zhuhai from four hours to about 45 minutes.

    By drawing local cities and religions closer together, the bridge will aid the area's development {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(great). It is expected to drive the economic development of Hongkong, Macao and nine Guangdong cities.

    Do you live in a city? You've probably noticed how noisy and crowded life in a city can be. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} if you could live next to a calm lake instead?

    As it turns out, {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (live) near bodies of water – lakes, rivers, ponds, even oceans – can help us feel both happier and healthier. Those who live less than a kilometer from the coast are around 22 percent less likely {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (have) mental health problems than those who live 50 kilometers or more away, according to a study by researchers from the University of Exeter, UK. People who visit the coast at least twice a week tend to experience {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (good) general and mental health as well.

    So how does "blue space" make us feel better? For one thing, aquatic environments tend to have less pollution and more sunlight, both of {#blank#}5{#/blank#} linked to better mental and physical health. People who get more sun tend to be happier than those who do not.

    There's also the air above {#blank#}6{#/blank#} sea. After spending time near the ocean, you might find that you feel more relaxed than usual. This is {#blank#}7{#/blank#} sea air is charged with negative ions (负离子). These ions balance our levels of serotonin (血清素), a chemical that affects our moods. With {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (balance) serotonin levels, we feel more calm and relaxed, according to Daily Mail.

    Finally, people who live near water tend to be more {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (physical) active, according to the Guardian. Water sports like swimming and rowing can help us stay {#blank#}10{#/blank#} shape, which in turn keeps us healthy.