Once upon a time, an eagle(老鹰)was flying in the sky when he suddenly saw a beautiful hen. The eagle came near the hen and said, "My pretty hen, I Love you. Will you be {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (I) wife?"

    The hen was scared for the eagle was so strong. Her husband, the cock had gone out to look for food and her kids had gone away somewhere lo play with other {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(child). The hen quickly answered, "I'm willing to be, but let me first grow wings like yours, so I can fly {#blank#}3{#/blank#} high as you." The eagle replied, "OK! This ring is for you as a sign of our betrothal(订婚）. Tie it around your neck till I return."

    The hen agreed {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (do) so, and the eagle flew away.

    When the cock met the hen the next day, he was very {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (surprise) to see the ring around her neck. He said, "Where did you get that ring? Throw it away immediately. "

    The hen did this and the cock was cheerful I again. But at the weekend, the eagle came {#blank#}6{#/blank#}.

    The frightened hen hid herself behind her door but the eagle soon found her out. Suddenly he cried, "Where {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(be) the ring that I gave you? Why are you not wearing it?"

    The hen was very scared and said, "Forgive me l I lost it yesterday. I was walking in the garden when I met a large snake. I was {#blank#}8{#/blank#} frightened that I ran fast. When I got home, I couldn't find it."

    The eagle looked at the hen {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (angry) and said, "I don't believe you. You have hurt me. I will punish you. {#blank#}10{#/blank#} you don't marry me, I will snatch( 抓）away all your chickens from you. But I will promise to forgive you only if you find my ring. Good-bye! "

    Ever since, all the hens in the world have been scratching( 轻抓) the ground to find the eagle's ring.

    Each different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art. These usually try to show the things{#blank#}1{#/blank#}are important in life, such as love, beauty and family. The most common things, from paper to clay to bamboo, are turned into objects of beauty.

    According to Chinese history, sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming. He sent them out {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(ask)for help when in trouble. Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations. They{#blank#}3{#/blank#}(make) of bamboo and covered with paper. When the lanterns are lit, they slowly rise into the air like small hot-air balloons for all to see. They are seen as bright symbols of{#blank#}4{#/blank#} (happy) and good wishes.

    Paper cutting{#blank#}5{#/blank#}(be)around for over 1500 years. Paper cutting sounds very easy{#blank#}6{#/blank#}it can be difficult to do. The paper, usually red, is folded before it is cut with scissors. The Most common pictures are flowers, animals, and things about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, they are put on windows, doors and walls{#blank#}7{#/blank#}symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.

    Chinese clay art is famous because the clay pieces are so small but they look very real. The pieces are usually cute children or lively characters from a Chinese fairy tale or historical story. The pieces are{#blank#}8{#/blank#}(careful)shaped by hand from a very special kind of clay and then allowed to air-dry. After{#blank#}9{#/blank#}(dry) they are fired at a very high heat. They are then polished and painted. It takes several weeks{#blank#}10{#/blank#}(complete)everything. These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty.

    Frank and Paul {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (be) my good friends. They like {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (sport). Frank thinks baseball is {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (interest). He likes baseball. Paul {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (like) to play tennis. He thinks tennis {#blank#}5{#/blank#} relaxing. {#blank#}6{#/blank#} they don't play soccer. They think it's difficult. Frank doesn't watch TV. He thinks it's {#blank#}7{#/blank#}. Paul {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (play) computer games. He thinks it's {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (fun). Frank and Paul have volleyballs. They like to play volleyball {#blank#}10{#/blank#}. school every day.