Hollywood filmmakers, including creators of the 1998 Disney fílm Mulan, will start a “discovery trip” to Mulans birthplace —Huangpi district in Hubei province this week.

    During {#blank#}1{#/blank#} two-day visit, they will see a number of Mulan-themed performances, such as horse fighting show and local opera. They also will visit {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (place) of historical interest, like the Mulan Mountain and the Generals Temple.

    In the 20 years since the Disney film came out{#blank#}3{#/blank#}(it) director Tony Bancroft hasn't been to the land of Mulan's roots. “For me, it's more than a circle tour of{#blank#}4{#/blank#} my favorite character was born. I'm also doing my homework for the next film,” he said.

    “China used to be closed off to Westerners, thus{#blank#}5{#/blank#} (create) a mystery, but in the last few years, U. S. films{#blank#}6{#/blank#}(explore) the Chinese culture and environment, which has opened audiences to a whole new world. I believe the tale of Mulan appeals' to Westerners mainly{#blank#}7{#/blank#}it's about a daughter's respect for her family{#blank#}8{#/blank#} (especial) her father.” Bancroft added.

    A live-action remake of the 1998 film{#blank#}9{#/blank#} (expect) to hit theaters in 2019. The Walt Disney Studios has announced that Chinese actress Liu Yifei, also {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(know) as Crystal Liu, is going to star in the classic Chinese tale

    A good teacher is many things to many people. In my own experience, the people I respect most are the teachers {#blank#}1{#/blank#} demanded the most discipline from their students.

    I miss one teacher in particular that I had in high school. I think she was a good teacher because she was a very strict person. I remember very {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (clear) a sign over her classroom door. It was {#blank#}3{#/blank#} simple sign that said, “Laboratory-in this room the first five letters of the word was emphasized, not the last seven.” In other words, I guess, labor {#blank#}4{#/blank#} her was more important than oratory which means {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (make) speeches.

    She prepared her work very carefully and demanded us to do the same. We got lots of homework from her.{#blank#}6{#/blank#} she had broken her arm, and everybody in the class thought that maybe the homework {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (reduce), but it continued just the same. She checked our work stamping her name at the bottom of the papers to show that she had read {#blank#}8{#/blank#}.

    I think sometimes teachers who demand most are liked {#blank#}9{#/blank#}. But {#blank#}10{#/blank#} time goes by this discipline really seems to benefit the students.

    One day, I was comfortably waiting for my flight with a good book to read when {#blank#}1{#/blank#} elderly lady was wheeled to our waiting area. I noticed the trouble she was having {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (try) to open a packet of nuts with her shaking hands. No one else was willing to meet her gaze (目光), so I {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (offer) to help. The lady was very grateful. We sat and chatted. The time came to board the plane. She could walk but needed some {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (assist), so I volunteered to help her and carry her bag.

    As I helped her get {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (settle), I noticed her “seat mate”, a businessman, looked a bit horrified at having to make the flight with her. He offered to change {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (seat) with me — and I agreed. We had a long chat. As we were entering another country we needed to fill out forms. I offered to fill {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (her) out because of her shaking hands. We landed and I needed to change planes, but I helped her first. The wheelchair she ordered was nowhere to be seen so we slowly walked to the gate {#blank#}8{#/blank#} her daughter was waiting.

    As a result, I had to run to catch my connection but, as I thought about the experience, I saw her {#blank#}9{#/blank#} my airport angel, a chance for me to hope that in the future when I'm in my eighties and traveling, someone will take the time {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (connect) with me.

    Sneezing(打喷嚏) is one way the body protects itself from {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (sick). Your brain {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(signal) you to sneeze. Then your eyes close and-achoo!-germs (细菌) {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(shoot) out of your nose.

    One sneeze can put as many as 40,000 droplets of saliva (唾液) and mucus (黏液) into the air. And those droplets travel up to 100 miles per hour, {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(fast) than cars on the freeway.

    Here in the US, we say "bless you" when someone sneezes. The same goes for a number of other {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(country), including Wales and France. But {#blank#}6{#/blank#} general it's more common {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (connect) to health than to give blessings. In China, you say, "May you live 100 years!" In Germany, it's simply, "Health!"

    {#blank#}8{#/blank#} do we wish sneezers well? The custom may date back to {#blank#}9{#/blank#}ancient belief. It is said that evil (邪恶的) spirits went out of our bodies during a sneeze - and that these spirits then try to get back in.

    Your nose can produce up to 32 ounces of mucus every day. That's enough mucus to fill more than two soda cans.

    Mucus is {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (usual) clear. If it's green, yellow, or brown, then you might want to see a doctor.

    When I was 14 years old, my best friend {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (drag) me to an after-school dance class, {#blank#}2{#/blank#} I enjoyed so much that I have been dancing ever since. After every dance class, however, I always have to stretch out my legs and back! It feels like as much exercise as {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (go) to the gym—but dancing is not {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (wide) considered to be a sport.

    Many dancers would argue that dancing is a sport, as it requires strong muscles and impressive flexibility. No matter what style of dance you are participating in, you will always be using all of {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (you) muscles while dancing and this can often be for several hours a day.

    On {#blank#}6{#/blank#} other hand, many people argue that dance is an art form. Dances often exhibit emotion (情感), tell {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (story), etc. Dancing to music is creative and visually appealing to the eyes and ears, just like watching a play or a(n) {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (profession) band. The shining costumes, the stage make-up and the big hairstyles are artistic and imaginative.

    However, whether you consider dance to be an art {#blank#}9{#/blank#} a sport, the important thing is to enjoy it! Dancing is a great way {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (make) new friends and exercise!

    Longjing tea,{#blank#}1{#/blank#}has topped the list of the ten most famous teas in China with its color, taste and shape, {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(name) after its production region一Longjing Village of West Lake. The good environment and water resources have contributed much to the{#blank#}3{#/blank#}(grow) of the tea, confirming the saying that “Longjing tea is flie{#blank#}4{#/blank#}(good) among all of the teas in the world”.

    Thanks{#blank#}5{#/blank#} Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, the tea has earned a high reputation. The story went that Emperor Qianlong visited the mountain during his Hangzhou travels, and he saw some ladies picking the tea at {#blank#}6{#/blank#} foot of the mountain. He was so interested in their movements that he decided to have a go himself.

    While{#blank#}7{#/blank#} (pick) the tea, he received the news of his mother's illness, so he carelessly put the leaves in his right sleeve and {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (leave) Hangzhou for Beijing. He visited his mother{#blank#}9{#/blank#} (immediate) upon his arrival in Beijing, and his mother smelt the fragrance of the tea leaves from his sleeves and wanted to have a taste. After drinking a cup of tea, she found herself completely {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (refresh), and she even praised it as a cure for all ills. From then on, it was listed as the tribute tea.