In ancient China the kite was known as “Zhiyuan“. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (original) regarded as a technology, it also featured in many art collections, and was considered to have unique artistic value. It first {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (appear) in the ware of the Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC—476BC). According to historical records. Mo Zi spent three years {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(construct) a wooden kite which failed after one day's flight. One book noted that the master carpenter Lu Ban also made some which {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(use) to spy on the situation of the enemy.

    Now the basic procedure of making kites remains the same, but {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(style) of kite-making vary in different regions. These in the “World Kite Capital” of Weifang in Shandong Province are well known for{#blank#}6{#/blank#}(they) craftsmanship, materials, painting, sculpture and flexible flying movement. One of these kites, {#blank#}7{#/blank#}was over 300 meters long, won first place in the International Kite Festival {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(hold) in Italy. It is now housed in the Weifang Kite Museum. Even year, the festival is held there and is expected to draw many fans with a passion for flying kites.

    {#blank#}9{#/blank#}you are interested in flying a kite, you should choose a sunny and windy day so you can enjoy the open air, and take care to avoid electric wires and cars. You could lake more than one with you and fly them according to the change of wind. And of course, a pair of sunglasses may prove useful in protecting your eyes {#blank#}10{#/blank#} bright sunshine.

    A group of classmates got together to visit their old teacher. These classmates all had good jobs and made lots of money. They talked {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (happy). The teacher asked them the difficulty they had{#blank#}2{#/blank#} (achieve) their dreams. Then their talk soon turned to complaining about the stress in work and life. The teacher went to {#blank#}3{#/blank#} kitchen and came back with a large pot of coffee and many cups-china ones, plastic ones and glass ones. Some are plain looking, some are expensive and some are lovely. The teacher told them to help {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(they)to the coffee.

    When all the students had a cup of coffee in hand, the teacher said, “Can you notice that all of you took nice-looking expensive cups, leaving {#blank#}5{#/blank#} the plain and cheap ones? You want only the best for yourselves,{#blank#}6{#/blank#}is the source of your problems.”

    “What all of you really wanted was coffee, not the cup,{#blank#}7{#/blank#} you went for the best cups and then began looking at each other's cups.”

    “Now think about this: life is the coffee, and the jobs, money and position in society {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (be) the cups. They are just {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (tool) to hold, and do not change the life. Sometimes, by caring only about the cups, we fail {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(enjoy) the coffee. So don't let the cups drive you, and enjoy the coffee instead.”

    For many young people, {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (go) to university is one of the most important {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(stage) of their lives. It is the time when young people will move out of {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (they) home to live with other people, often strangers. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(especial) in the US, people often travel very far from home to study. It is a time to be {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (dependence).

    At university, you {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (teach) by lectures and professors who are leading figures in their study. The opportunity to learn from and to discuss with them is {#blank#}7{#/blank#} drives some people to apply to university. Students are required to choose a major that they wish to study. Apart {#blank#}8{#/blank#}the academic benefit, life at university can also allow students {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (develop) their interests in many fields.

    Therefore, university is a place {#blank#}10{#/blank#}you attain knowledge, to develop your values and accept those who may be different.

A: Hi, Lily! How about {#blank#}1{#/blank#}(go) to see a film together?

B: What time?

A: This Saturday evening.

B: I'm afraid I {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(can) go with you. So you'd better go there {#blank#}3{#/blank#}yourself.

A: Why? I {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(buy) two tickets already. This film is said to be very {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(interest). I had a lot of trouble in getting these two tickets.

B: I'm really sorry but I had made an{#blank#}6{#/blank#} (appoint) already. I'm going to see my former professor Lee at university this Saturday afternoon.

A: But can't you find some other time to see{#blank#}7{#/blank#}?

B: No, I can't. He is now {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (serious) ill in hospital.

A: Your teacher will be very happy {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (see) you.

B: I'm sure he will. He used to be very kind to us students {#blank#}10{#/blank#}we were at university. How about next Saturday? I will be free the whole day.

A: OK, let's make it next Saturday.

    Wind, rain, and ice have been shaping the Brimham Rocks for the last 320 million years. It has even become a National Trust landmark and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, {#blank#}1{#/blank#}(draw)visitors to admire the outdoors of North Yorkshire, England. Earlier this year, {#blank#}2{#/blank#} some visitors have damaged it in a few seconds.

    At around 8: 45 pm on Friday, June 1, a group of five young people {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (see)pushing a rock at the top of one of the cliffs, North Yorkshire Police said. This resulted {#blank#}4{#/blank#} the rock falling from the top, causing damage to the cliff face. The damage is irreplaceable and it is now in a potentially {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (danger)condition.

    The incident has caused huge damage to both the rock and the cliff face, and those teens put {#blank#}6{#/blank#}  danger and have created a potential risk for other visitors to Brimham Rocks.

    Helen Clarke, from the National Trust, {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (add), "It might have been fun for some people. Actually, it is just {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (complete)meaningless and needless

    While everyone is angry against the teens on social media, the police are asking for help.{#blank#}9{#/blank#}you have any {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (inform) about the identity of those teens, please contact officers at 12180097959.

With the improvement of life standards, there are a {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (grow) number of people traveling each year, {#blank#}2{#/blank#} is a good way to enjoy life. Some people would like to take a package tour (跟团游), {#blank#}3{#/blank#} others would rather travel on their own. I prefer the latter, because I feel that it's much more convenient and cheaper than taking a package tour as I {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (do) before.

First of all, traveling on my own, I can arrange my time and route {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (free). For example, when I get to someplace I like, I choose to stay longer and don't have to think about others. Secondly, the schedule is relatively tight joining package tours, and tourists can only stay very short time in tourist attractions. {#blank#}6{#/blank#} is difficult to enjoy every landscape carefully. {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (three), in order to earn money, some travel agencies force tourists {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (buy) things. In the meantime, traveling on my own is much cheaper. Finally, the trip is designed to relax. However, many people say that package tours are not to make them feel really {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (relax), but even more tired.

On the whole, I feel like {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (travel) on my own, which is more convenient.