Driving to the airport in the early morning. I felt {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (excite) because I would spend the summer in Paris. While looking for more interesting things  {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (do) besides sleeping and eating on the plane, I jumped at the chance to study French in this city {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (know) for its art, food, and culture.

    My connecting flight (转机) was in Frandfurt, Germany, 14 hours from Denver. But when I arrived there, a feeling of {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (anxious) began to set in. Being in a big, busy building in a country  {#blank#}5{#/blank#} I could not speak the language made me nervous,{#blank#}6{#/blank#} as I found my way, I gained confidence. When I boarded the second plane and discovered that the flight was less than an hour, I was filled with excitement.

    When I stepped on foreign ground for the first time, I was  {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (extreme) happy. I gathered my bags and joined the crowd of people {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (wait) for friends and family. I quickly had my first experience trying to communicate{#blank#}9{#/blank#} a language that I had only practiced in school. As I left  {#blank#}10{#/blank#} airport, with one sharp turn, the Eiffel Tower came into view. I was finally in Paris.

    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 finding information 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.

    Few people I know seem to have much desire or time to cook. Making Chinese{#blank#}1{#/blank#}(dish) is seen as especially troublesome. Many westerners {#blank#}2{#/blank#} come to China cook much less than in their own countries once they realize how cheap {#blank#}3{#/blank#}can be to eat out. I still remember{#blank#}4{#/blank#}(visit) a friend who'd lived here for five years and I{#blank#}5{#/blank#}(shock) when I learnt she hadn't cooked once in all that time.

    While regularly eating out seems to{#blank#}6{#/blank#}(become) common for many young people in recent years, it's not without a cost. The obvious one is money; eating out once or twice a week may be{#blank#}7{#/blank#}(afford) but doing this most days adds up. There could be an even{#blank#}8{#/blank#}(high) cost on your health. Researchers have found that there is a direct link between the increase in food eaten outside the home and the rise in {#blank#}9{#/blank#}(weigh) problems.

    If you are not going to suffer this problem, then I suggest that the next time you go to your mum's home {#blank#}10{#/blank#}dinner, get a few cooking tips from her. Cooking food can be fun. You might also begin to notice the effects not only on your health but in your pocket.

    A visit to Sydney had long been my dream. So I was {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (excite) when offered the opportunity to go. I arrived {#blank#}2{#/blank#}Sydney around 9:00 a.m. After {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(check) in a lovely apartment, I headed to the seaside and couldn't resist {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (enjoy) the beauty of Sydney. Sydney is famous for its many beautiful {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (beach). Among them, Manly, {#blank#}6{#/blank#} is located on the north part of Sydney, is {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (probable) the biggest one. If you go there, you can not only see the Manly Ferry from the Circular Quay {#blank#}8{#/blank#} also enjoy very beautiful scenery of the Sydney Opera House and Harbor Bridge along the way. If you like surfing, Bondi Beach is a perfect place to go, although it is actually{#blank#}9{#/blank#}(small) than Manly. Apart from the beaches, you can take a visit to the Royal Botanic Garden to admire the view of the harbor or visit the Art Galley to appreciate the works. You will find your interesting tourist attractions here. Definitely, Sydney is so {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (fascinate) that it is worth going.