If we look at successful people, we can always see that they are usually not those {#blank#}1{#/blank#} never faced failure at all in their life. In fact, some of the most successful people in this world we have heard of {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (start) out poorly, and {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (actual) they have failed many times.

    There are so many other great {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (fail) that famous people met with. For example, the most famous basketball player of all time. Michael Jordan was just {#blank#}5{#/blank#} ordinary person before he joined the NBA and he was even cut out from his school basketball team {#blank#}6{#/blank#} they said he was “lack of skill”. The greatest inventor in history, Albert Einstein was thought as mentally retarded (智力迟钝的) when he was young. He didn't speak until he turned 4 and didn't read until he was 7. His grades were so poor in school {#blank#}7{#/blank#} his teacher finally asked him {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (quit) his school.

    Successful people do not complain {#blank#}9{#/blank#} the adversity (逆境). Instead, they accept the adversity as part of life and never put blame onto {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (other).

    In Chinese culture, each year is related to{#blank#}1{#/blank#} Chinese animal according to the 12-year cycle. 2018 is an Earth Dog Year. People born during the year of dog {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (believe) to take after some of the animal's characteristics, such as loyalty, patience, and reliability.

    Zodiac(黄道) theory also relates to Chinese elemental theory, {#blank#}3{#/blank#}associates the 12 animals with one of five elements :metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. The five elements {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (combine) with the 12 zodiac signs produce a 60-year cycle. Zodiac animals have both fixed and non-fixed elements attached {#blank#}5{#/blank#} them. For example, the dog (as well as the dragon, ox, and goat) is always associated with the earth element. {#blank#}6{#/blank#} the year of 2018 is considered an earth year according to the Chinese solar calendar, those born in 2018 are considered earth dogs, which carry characteristics like being communicative and responsible at work. Though dogs are{#blank#}7{#/blank#}(general) associated with earth, those born during the metal dog year are believed to be conservative and{#blank#}8{#/blank#} (caution)in nature. As Dogs are not good at communication, {#blank#}9{#/blank#} is difficult for them to convey their thoughts to others. Therefore, Dogs tend to leave others with the {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (impress) that they have a stubborn personality, but they are indeed loyal to their families and friends.

    Many teens in high school want to try out for sports because they think playing sports will make them more popular. But there are lots of other {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (benefit)of sports that teens may overlook(忽视).

    With TV, movies, computers, and video games {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (become)more and more popular, it has become much {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (easy)for teens to be home by themselves rather than going out with friends. Teens used to hang out at the mall or drive around the town; now they just sit at home. Getting teens into a sport {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (give)them an opportunity to go out and socialize. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}  they may not find a new best friend，they will learn how to interact and work as {#blank#}6{#/blank#} team, something that they'll find {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (use)later in life.

    More and more teens are becoming overweight. If teens see that their physical condition is causing them to perform {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (bad), they may be motivated to do other activities {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (get)healthy. When your children reach their youth, part of good parenting will provide them {#blank#}10{#/blank#} the direction and encouragement and continue to help them develop a healthy style of living.

    A CCTV journalist succeeded {#blank#}1{#/blank#} arousing a heated discussion among citizens by asking people whether they were happy. There were {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (variety) as to the responses, even some quite funny ones included. Although people played jokes on 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 the people who are voluntarily at the mercy of wealth. Some people whose intention is to make big money appreciate {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (offer) any chance to multiply their income, believing that is {#blank#}7{#/blank#} their happiness lies. Some are eager to inherit(继承)their parents' property, especially those {#blank#}8{#/blank#} are known as silver-spoon kids(富二代). Even worse, some would rather break the law to satisfy their financial desire or seek their fortune {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (illegal).

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