One day, Nick invited his friends to supper.He was cooking some delicious food in the kitchen. Suddenly, he {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (find) that he had run out of salt.So Nick called to his son,“Go to the village and buy some salt,but pay a fair price for it: neither too much {#blank#}2{#/blank#} too little.”

    His son looked surprised. “I can understand why I shouldn't pay too much.Father,but if I can pay less, {#blank#}3{#/blank#} not save a bit of money?”

    “That would be a very{#blank#}4{#/blank#} (reason) thing to do in a big city,but it could destroy a small village like ours,”Nick said.

    Nick's guests, {#blank#}5{#/blank#} had heard their conversation, asked why they should not buy salt more cheaply if they could. Nick replied,"The only reason a man would sell salt{#blank#}6{#/blank#} a lower price would be that he was desperate for money. And anyone who took advantage of that situation would be showing a lack of respect{#blank#}7{#/blank#} me sweat and struggle of the man who worked very hard to produce it."

    "But such a small thing couldn't{#blank#}8{#/blank#} (possible) destroy a village."

    “In the beginning, there was only{#blank#}9{#/blank#} very small amount of unfairness in the world,but everyone added a little, always{#blank#}10{#/blank#} (think) that it was only small and not very important,and look where we have ended up today.”

    Table manners vary {#blank#}1{#/blank#} culture to culture. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} is acceptable in one country may be considered extremely rude in another. Here we will tell you about the traditional table manners and the modem table manners in Korea.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (traditional), it was the woman's job {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (cook) food and set the table. The woman would sit by her husband to make sure that he {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (have) everything he needed for a pleasant meal. Only after the husband finished would the woman and her children eat. Nowadays, table manners {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (change) a lot. All of the family members eat together at the same time. It is common to see everyone help with the meal, {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (include) the husband. One tradition, however, remains unchanged.

    {#blank#}8{#/blank#} is the oldest person that starts the meal.{#blank#}9{#/blank#} (stay) until the oldest person is finished is considered to be {#blank#}10{#/blank#} basic tradition of Korean table manners.

    In our daily life, we often meet with difficulties. Some people do nothing but wait, while others try hard to conquer{#blank#}1{#/blank#}. Personally, we should face with difficulties positively and make every effort to overcome them.

    My memory drew me back to five years ago when I was {#blank#}2{#/blank#} middle school student. At that time, I had great trouble studying English. First of all, I felt it hard to memorize English {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(word). Besides I didn't dare to say anything in class when {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (ask) questions. What annoyed me most was that I failed exams {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(constant). I was about to give up {#blank#}6{#/blank#} my English teacher found my problems. He encouraged me and gave me some good advice. So {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (inspire) by him, I decided to settle my problems.{#blank#}8{#/blank#}(follow) his advice, I made progress gradually. I owe my achievement {#blank#}9{#/blank#} the teacher whose encouragement was of great {#blank#}10{#/blank#}.(important).

    Kiwis are endangered little birds native to New Zealand. It {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (believe) that these small birds exist as a result of New Zealand's isolation (隔离)from the other parts of the world, forcing animals there {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (adapt)and evolve (进化)so as to be able to survive and reproduce. The evolution is what has led to the present{#blank#}3{#/blank#}(appear) of the kiwi bird.

    Kiwis are a national symbol of New Zealand, with the name kiwi {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(be) associated with many things in New Zealand including their famous rugby national team.

    Kiwis have excellent memories and can remember something that {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(happen) as long as five years back. Even though they have feathers, their feathers look and feel {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (much) like hair rather than feathers.

    This enables them to be able to hide in a bush and go {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (complete) unnoticed by their natural enemies.

    Unlike most birds, the kiwi bird has a great sense of smell {#blank#}8{#/blank#} enables them to sniff out prey (猎物)hidden in bushes and underground.

    The smallest kiwi bird has {#blank#}9{#/blank#} height of 45 centimeters and wight of 2 kilograms while the largest kiwi can grow{#blank#}10{#/blank#} 50 centimeters tall and can weigh 3.5 kilograms.

    China is well known as the Kingdom of Bamboo. Bamboo culture has already been rooted {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Chinese minds through the long history. To the Chinese people, bamboo is the symbol of virtue, {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (reflect) people's soul and emotion. Bamboo has the title of "the gentleman of plants". {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (it) deep root symbolizes determination and its straight and hollow pole represents straightness and modesty. Bamboo culture always {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (play) a positive role in encouraging Chinese people to hold on when facing tough situations.