China has a very long history. It has many great traditional skills that have a wide influence (影响). Here we mainly talk about kites.

    The earliest mention of a kite in ancient China dates back to the 5th century BC. It was made of wood and used as a rescue signal (求救信号).

    At the time between 770 and 221 BC, Chinese kites were actually called "muyuan". They were first invented in Shandong Province for military purposes (军事目的). The kites were used to send important messages during the Chu-Han War. During the Tang Dynasty, kites were made of lighter materials, such as bamboo, silk and paper. At that time, people began to fly kites for other purposes. It was believed that letting go of the kite could remove bad luck and illness.

    Today, kite-flying is an interesting and healthy activity in China. There are large kite-flying festivals held throughout the country, and kite makers can show off their skills during the festivals.

注意：1. 文中不得出现真实的人名、校名和地名；2. 词数在 80~100 之间；3. 条理清楚，语意连贯，字迹工整。

My New Year's Resolutions

(Lin Hai met Wang Wei on his way to a meeting. )

A: Hi, Wang Wei. Long time no see. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}

B: Not bad, but may I know your name, please? 

A: I'm Lin Hai. We're old classmates! {#blank#}2{#/blank#}

B: Let me see. Oh, you're Lin Hai. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} But now you are tall and strong. 

A: Yes, you're right. 

B: {#blank#}4{#/blank#}

A: That's true. But I have to wear glasses now, because I often work on the computer. 

B: Oh, I see. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Let's have dinner together. 

A: It's so nice of you, but I have a meeting this evening. 

B: That's a pity. I'll call you later. 

A: All right. Here's my card. See you. 

B: See you.

A. You used to be short and heavy.

B. Are you free this evening?

C. Don't you remember me?

D. How's it going now?

E. You have changed a lot.

F. I remember you didn't use to wear glasses.

Amy: Hello! Who is calling, please?

Jack:Hi! This is Jack speaking in Beijing. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}

Amy:Hey, Jack! This is Amy. Why are you in Beijing now?

Jack: I come to see my aunt with my parents.

Amy:{#blank#}2{#/blank#}

Jack:It's now very warm and comfortable in May, just right for sightseeing.

Amy:That's why many people go there for sightseeing at this time of year. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}

Jack:For five days.

Amy:{#blank#}4{#/blank#}

Jack:I like Summer Palace best. When I was there, I lost myself in the beautiful scenery(风景).

Amy:Really? {#blank#}5{#/blank#}

Jack:I'm sure you will have fun there.

Read the picture carefully to answer the questions.