When kids in parts of the world want to play, they often make soccer balls out of trash tied together with string. “{#blank#}1{#/blank#} the areas used for playing fields are often rough and rocky, millions of real balls go flat (变瘪){#blank#}2{#/blank#} 24 hours,” says Tim Jahnigen, a California businessman. Determined to solve this problem,{#blank#}3{#/blank#} created an indestructible ball called the One World Futbol.

    The ball is made of {#blank#}4{#/blank#} special material, ethylene-vinyl acetate foam. It's lightweight, it's flexible, and—{#blank#}5{#/blank#} important—it holds its shape.

    The One World Futbol needs no pump {#blank#}6{#/blank#} won't wear out, even on rough surfaces. When tested,{#blank#}7{#/blank#} withstood (经受住) being crushed by a car, and even being chewed on by a lion.

    Although it costs more to produce {#blank#}8{#/blank#} a typical soccer ball, Jahnigen estimates the One World Futbol can last 30 years. So far, it's been given to kids in 143 countries. 

    The world-known Silk Road across the Eurasian Continent is a friendship bridge{#blank#}1{#/blank#} (link) the Europe and Asian people. It is one of the most important theme tourist routes in the world and the most{#blank#}2{#/blank#}(value) tourist product in China. From the time Zhang Qian{#blank#}3{#/blank#}(open) up the world-famous Silk Road during the Han Dynasty, until the collapse of the Yuan Dynasty, it enjoyed {#blank#}4{#/blank#} history of about 1,600 years.

    Silk Road with{#blank#}5{#/blank#}(it) 2,000 years history has witnessed the historical changes and the progress of cultures {#blank#}6{#/blank#}(exchange) between China and the Western countries. The section in China, many ethnic cultures{#blank#}7{#/blank#} (include), is also as a jade belt. The peoples of these ethnic groups such as Mongolians, Huis, Uygurs, Hazaks have maintained their unique traditions and cultures, living habits and religious beliefs{#blank#}8{#/blank#} are from the soul of the Silk Road and attract many tourists to visit. In fact{#blank#}9{#/blank#}the Silk Road in the northwest of China, there are another two trade roads in the southwest of China and by sea, which also contribute{#blank#}10{#/blank#} (great) to the development of the world. They are called the “Southern Silk Road” and the “Silk Road on the Sea”.

    Wuzhen is a typical ancient town in southern China. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (lie) in the northern part of Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province, it can be easily accessed (到达) through a number of expressways. On a recent business trip to Shanghai, a local friend {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (invite) me to Wuzhen.

    It was 9: 00 am when we arrived there. With its houses made {#blank#}3{#/blank#} black bricks and gray tiles (瓦) against the white walls, the small town is like a {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (tradition) Chinese ink and wash painting. Wandering along the riverside, you will be {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (deep) impressed by the great view and slow lifestyle. At lunchtime, I {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (treat) to the steamed white fish, a well-known dish served at most {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (restaurant) in Wuzhen. It tasted so good. But I think it is the mix of culture and food that makes it so outstanding. After lunch, we continued our walk, enjoying the sights and learning about its history, a history {#blank#}8{#/blank#} is full of good stories and unique characters.

    It's really fortunate for anybody {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (explore) such a beautiful place. We hope there will be {#blank#}10{#/blank#} second chance to visit this wonderful town!