Research has become both simpler and more complex. It's simpler because, {#blank#}1{#/blank#} you have computer, you can find information you need by searching the Internet. For all you information, you don't have to go to {#blank#}2{#/blank#} library to find the relevant resource and take notes on it. Instead, you can find some sources from the Internet {#blank#}3{#/blank#} print the copies needed. Remember, however, that you should usually consult different types of sources. That is, you {#blank#}4{#/blank#} always rely just on the Internet for you research.

        While findinginformation is easier than ever, at the same time, researching has become {#blank#}5{#/blank#} complex. There is a lot more material available, which means you may be overwhelmed {#blank#}6{#/blank#} the amount of information. You need to learn {#blank#}7{#/blank#} to sort through and find the relevant information for your particular project. Also, {#blank#}8{#/blank#} need to check the accuracy of it.

    I can well remember that I was once asked to deliver a speech titled “A Real Test in My Life” before the whole class at the age of 9! You can imagine how{#blank#}1{#/blank#}(terrible) shy I was with so many eyes fixed on me. I had no choice but {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(prepare) for it, though. First of all, I was to draft the speech, {#blank#}3{#/blank#} was just a piece of cake for me, a good writer. But the hardest part {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(lie) in my oral presentation from my memory—for to read from the paper {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(forbid). The real moment began when I stood on the platform with my legs {#blank#}6{#/blank#}(tremble) and my mind blank. But my listeners were waiting patiently without any signs of rushing me. Gradually I found {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (I) back, delivering my speech without difficulty. After {#blank#}8{#/blank#} seemed to be a hundred years, I found my audience applauding—I made it! From then on, my fear of talking before the audience disappeared. Actually with my {#blank#}9{#/blank#}(confident) built up, I now turn out to be a great speaker. Looking back, I know the{#blank#}10{#/blank#}(great) difficulty on our way to success is our fear. Overcome it and we will be able to achieve our goals.

    The Laba Festival {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (celebrate) on the eighth day of the twelfth month of the lunar(阴历的) Chinese calendar is a traditional Chinese holiday. "La" is the name of the month and {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (pronounce) as "ba" in Chinese.

    There are several stories about the origin of this festival and it's difficult for{#blank#}3{#/blank#} (we) to tell which one is true. But today{#blank#}4{#/blank#} we do know is that this festival began as a way to honour ancestors. It was also a time for the ancient Chinese {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (pray) to heaven and earth that there would be a good harvest.

    The majority of Chinese have long followed the tradition of {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (eat) Laba porridge during the Laba Festival. {#blank#}7{#/blank#} general, the porridge contains eight ingredients, including some beans and rice. {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(traditional), Laba porridge is the most important part of the festival. Also, {#blank#}9{#/blank#} is important that family members eat the porridge together.

    Another custom is soaking Laba garlic(泡腊八蒜), {#blank#}10{#/blank#}  is the best seasoning（调味品）for the dumpling feast at the Spring Festival.

    There are more and more cases of drivers behaving violently towards other road{#blank#}1{#/blank#}(use).

    Research has shown that this new form of crime{#blank#}2{#/blank#}(call) road rage (路怒) is a growing worldwide problem. Road rage can happen to anyone at any time. A survey has shown that the morning rush hour appears to be{#blank#}3{#/blank#}most likely time for a road rage attack, and attackers ate most likely to be{#blank#}4{#/blank#}their 20s or 30s. Driving too close and sudden braking (刹车){#blank#}5{#/blank#} (be) the biggest causes of road rage. Irresponsible drivers{#blank#}6{#/blank#}drive too close often make the driver in front {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(respond) by sudden braking.

    {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (fortunate), most road rage incidents don't  lead to death or injury{#blank#}9{#/blank#}they can be extremely unpleasant for the victim. My advice Keep cool. If will only make things{#blank#}10{#/blank#}(bad). Mobile phones can be useful to you. You should telephone the police immediately if you feel an aggressive situation could get out of control.

Body language is one of {#blank#}1{#/blank#} most powerful means of communication, often even more powerful than {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(speak) language. People around the world show all kinds of feelings, wishes and attitudes that they might never speak aloud. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} is possible to "read" others around us, even {#blank#}4{#/blank#}they do not want us {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(catch) their unspoken communication. Of course, body language can be misread, but many{#blank#}6{#/blank#}(gesture) and actions are universal. The most universal {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(face) expression is, of course, the smile—its function is to show happiness and put people {#blank#}8{#/blank#} ease. It does not always mean that we are {#blank#}9{#/blank#}(true) happy, however. Smiles around the world can be false, hiding other feelings like anger, fear or worry. There {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(be) unhappy smiles, such as when someone "loses face" and smiles to hide it. However, the general purpose of smiling is to show good feelings.