It's easy to find your way over short distances. You can ask a friend or read a map. But what about over long {#blank#}1{#/blank#}? How do people find their way?

    Looking at the sun and stars is a good way to find a {#blank#}2{#/blank#}. This method works when the sky is clear, but when it's {#blank#}3{#/blank#}, the sun and the stars can't be {#blank#}4{#/blank#}. What can people do then?

    When the sky is not clear, a compass can be used. A compass shows north, south, east and west. It can be used in any weather. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}, using a compass is not so easy.

    Do you remember the classic poem The Ballad of Mulan? It {#blank#}1{#/blank#} the story of Hua Mulan, a village girl who lived during the Northern Wei Dynasty. She dressed up like a man {#blank#}2{#/blank#} her father's place in the army, as he was too old to fight. In October 2016, Disney announced a live-action Mulan film would be created. Now, Chinese actress Liu Yifei {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Mulan's role in this Disney movie in 2019. Liu is quite suitable for the role, Disney said. Her English is very good, since she {#blank#}4{#/blank#}part of her childhood in New York City. Besides, she is a popular star in China. Liu also sounds excited to play the role. "I love Mulan's courage. Many thanks to Disney for {#blank#}5{#/blank#}in me, I will go all out!" said Liu.

    When it comes to the holiday, people start to think {#blank#}1{#/blank#} they could spend it. Most people are {#blank#}2{#/blank#} from work, so they want to have a good rest and they choose a beach to spend the holiday. This is a great way to relax. People can play beach volleyball, swim in the sea, {#blank#}3{#/blank#} the sun or just play the guitar on the beach all day.

    But some people like camping (野营) very much. So they choose a camping holiday. They bring some food, {#blank#}4{#/blank#} and sleeping bags to a beautiful place. It {#blank#}5{#/blank#} be in the forest or near a river. People feel very happy.

    Many people choose different {#blank#}6{#/blank#} to spend their holidays now. This is a holiday {#blank#}7{#/blank#} their homes. They invite friends, sit down at the table outside and spend time {#blank#}8{#/blank#} fun. I think all of these ways of spending holidays are very fun.

A: Hi, Ken. Will you be {#blank#}1{#/blank#}tomorrow morning?

B: I think so. Why?

A: Because there will be a new action movie at the theater. Would you like to see it with me?

B: Thanks. But I don't like action movies.

A: Oh... What about a {#blank#}2{#/blank#}then?

B: I don't really like comedies, either, I think they are {#blank#}3{#/blank#}.

A: What about a concert then?

B: Er, I am not interested in concerts. I don't think they are interesting.

A: Oh, I understand now. It will be Thursday tomorrow and your {#blank#}4{#/blank#}sitcom will be on TV.

B: You know me very well. How about watching the sitcom with me?

A: Sure. I love it, too.

B: OK. If we watch it together, we will have a good time. Let's {#blank#}5{#/blank#}at my place at 10:30 a, m. then.

A: Yeah. See you.

B: See you.