To breed snails (蜗牛) well, you need to spray water to the container every morning and evening, change soil every two weeks, and feed them with cabbages and sweet fruits—this is what Sun Youxiang, a fourth-grade primary school student in Hangzhou{#blank#}1{#/blank#}(conclude) after breeding snails for one year.

    From three small white snails at the very beginning{#blank#}2{#/blank#}more than 60 snails of four generations now, he has done a great job in his assignment for his science class{#blank#}3{#/blank#}(witness) the reproduction of animals is a precious experience for kids. Their{#blank#}4{#/blank#}(create), patience, and respect for life will be stimulated (激发) as they learn to take care of animals on their own.

    Sun's teacher said the assignment served as a good example of life education. Practice{#blank#}5{#/blank#}(be) an essential step in leaning, which will benefit the kids for{#blank#}6{#/blank#}life time. Life education allows kids to know how to live with nature and creatures in a friendly way.

    Starting from this year, Science will become an{#blank#}7{#/blank#} (equal) important subject as Chinese and Math in primary schools{#blank#}8{#/blank#}aims to improve students' knowledge about the surroundings{#blank#}9{#/blank#}(draw) by curiosity, more kids will be willing to observe and think through practicing, which will add to{#blank#}10{#/blank#}(they) recognition of the world in the long run.

    The Internet is a must for our daily life, but it has brought about some social problems. Some people s{#blank#}1{#/blank#} to the opinion that the Internet has positive effects on our lives. For one thing, it provides a{#blank#}2{#/blank#} information for us, ranging from weather forecast to academic research. For another thing, People employ the Internet to build interpersonal relationship. People from d{#blank#}3{#/blank#} backgrounds can communicate with others globally.

    However, others think otherwise. They make the a{#blank#}4{#/blank#} ( 假定，假设) that the Internet has some drawbacks. There is too much information on the Internet that has not been e{#blank#}5{#/blank#} for accuracy, which b{#blank#}6{#/blank#} people to find correct and relevant information. Another disadvantage of the Internet is that it influences people's private lives. People's {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (上瘾) to the Internet damages their c{#blank#}8{#/blank#} to live normal lives, thus leading to their w{#blank#}9{#/blank#} from the outside world. However, they are supposed to limit the excessive use of the Internet and u{#blank#}10{#/blank#} the responsibility of accompanying their family.

    From red lanterns to red envelopes, did you ever wonder {#blank#}1{#/blank#} the color red is so popular in China, especially during the Chinese New Year? It is said that it all began with Nian, a wild beast {#blank#}2{#/blank#} would frighten villagers on the New Year,{#blank#}3{#/blank#} (eat)crops, livestock(家畜),and even children. But villagers learned that this animal {#blank#}4{#/blank#} a lion head was afraid of three things: fire, noise, and the color red. Nian was defeated, and from then on, the color red was considered {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (bring)good luck and good fortune to all.

    “Usually red lanterns are hung outside the doors to ward off(避开)bad luck,” suggests Karen Katz, author of {#blank#}6{#/blank#} picture book My First Chinese New Year.“ Also red cutout papers {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (use)as decorations to hang on the walls. If you live near a Chinese neighborhood, you should be able to purchase these {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (item), but if not, go online and order them. You can also make your own cutouts.”

Still, the most popular way to celebrate the Chinese New Year {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (be)to hand out red envelopes filled with money. However, like toys under the Christmas tree, some traditions are meant for children, and Chinese red envelopes are given to {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (they)to ward off evil spirits.

    Yesterday I went shopping in the town. I was using my crutches(拐杖)on {#blank#}1{#/blank#} were two bags. I really struggled through the shopping mall. I was {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(tire)! After a while, I found a space and had {#blank#}3{#/blank#} rest there.

    Then I noticed Michael. He was my former student and he was a man {#blank#}4{#/blank#} his 40s. It's been years since I {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(teach) Michael, but he stopped to chat with me. When he noticed my crutches, he said, "Let me carry the bags for you." I thanked him but {#blank#}6{#/blank#}(polite) declined his offer. Then Michael pointed to a coffee shop nearby, "I will be here Rose Marie, if you change your mind." It was lovely and kind of {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(he) to give me an opportunity to change my mind.

    In fact, Michael is tattooed(纹身) on his arms. People think that guys like this are frightening, but there {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(be) nothing threatening about Michael. Michael's {#blank#}9{#/blank#}(appear) with tattoos is just his idea of sell-expression.

    {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(chat) with him helps me recognize the tenderness in the youth regardless of how they look.

    Nowadays, millions {#blank#}1{#/blank#} lonely singles are now going online instead. The World Wide Web is quickly becoming{#blank#}2{#/blank#} world's most popular matchmaker(媒人).

    Singles are flocking(涌向) to the Internet {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (main) because their busy lifestyles leave them little time to look for a significant other. Using dating sites(约会网址) is quick and convenient. Many singles say the regular dating scene {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (lead) them from one bad experience to {#blank#}5{#/blank#} and are ready to try something else. Dating sites also make {#blank#}6{#/blank#} easy to avoid someone {#blank#}7{#/blank#} you are not interested in. In the real world, {#blank#}8{#/blank#}, ignoring someone you don't like can be difficult.

    Despite all the advantages, online dating also presents its own set of problems. People aren't always those who they declare to be in their online {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (describe). Safety is another concern. You are just {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (like) to find a criminal online as you are Mr. Or Miss Right.