Jay Zhou is a student from Number 2 Middle School, who has many hobbies. He likes reading very much. In order to read more English novels, he has taken {#blank#}1{#/blank#} in different reading activities. The novels he has read add {#blank#}2{#/blank#} to at least 30. Many of the novels he has read {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (base) on real people and events. Through reading, he can not only improve his knowledge of English, but also feel life is so happy. He says that so many English novels are worth {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (read) that he will never be {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (concern) about whether his future life will be boring. He also likes traveling. After {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (graduate), he will travel in an English speaking country, making good use {#blank#}7{#/blank#} his English. He hopes to speak English fluently as {#blank#}8{#/blank#} he were a native speaker. Although he is devoted to {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (learn) English，he hopes he {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (admit) to a university where he can study science instead of arts.

    We all know that exercise is good for your health. But some kinds of exercise may be better than others. Running for example, may help to protect us {#blank#}1{#/blank#}heart disease and other health problems. Running also may help you live {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(long).

    Recently, researchers studied more than 55,000 adults. About one-fourth of the adults reported running{#blank#}3{#/blank#}(regular). The study found these runners were considerably less likely than non-runners{#blank#}4{#/blank#}(die)of any form of disease, including heart disease.

    D. C. Lee and the other researchers found that speed,{#blank#}5{#/blank#} (distant)and how often one runs made little difference in{#blank#}6{#/blank#}(reduce)the risk of death. The runners in the study averaged between 10 and 16 kilometers per hour. Mr. Lee says slower runners, and those who only ran once{#blank#}7{#/blank#}twice a week, were helped nearly as much as those who ran faster and further.

    The researchers note that their study{#blank#}8{#/blank#}(base) on the participants' answering questions over the years. The study lacked complete information on {#blank#}9{#/blank#}these men and women ate and other facts about their lifestyles.

Researchers say this missing information could have affected the results. Still they hope their findings will motivate healthy adults to start running, a bit, down the road to live{#blank#}10{#/blank#}longer life.

    Anyone who has had a long-term disease knows that recovering at home can be lonely. This can be{#blank#}1{#/blank#}(especial) true of children. They may feel {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (leave) out. Now, these children may have a high-tech friend to help fed less alone. A small robot may help children who are recovering from long-term illnesses. The robot like human beings takes their place at school. And their school friends must help carry the robot between classes and place the robot on their desks.

    Through the robot, a child can hear his or her teachers and friends. He or she can also attend classes from wherever they are recovering—whether at home{#blank#}3{#/blank#}from a hospital bed. Dolva, one of the scientists who {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(be) concentrating on developing the robot, explains{#blank#}5{#/blank#}the robot AVI works. She says from home, the child uses a tablet or phone to start the robot,{#blank#}6{#/blank#} (use) the same device, he or she can control the robot's movements. Inside the robots there is a small computer linked{#blank#}7{#/blank#}a 4G network. The robot is {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(equip) with speakers, microphones and cameras,{#blank#}9{#/blank#}makes communicating{#blank#}10{#/blank#}(easy). So it's the eyes and the cars and the voices at school. Hopefully AVI will help some children feel less lonely while they are absent from class.

    I've always been attracted by the {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (beautiful) of Chinese culture and its vast history. When we first arrived in China, my friend Tony and I expected a huge city {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (fill) with modern buildings, busy streets and a crowded transport system. But we were pleasantly surprised.

    The first thing {#blank#}3{#/blank#} struck us was the space. Yes, Beijing is indeed huge, but its wide streets and green spaces made every area feel less crowded. Tian'anmen Square was the perfect example of this. The Forbidden City was {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (surprise) clean and well preserved. Everywhere we looked, there were people {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (tidy) and cleaning, which really left an {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (impress) of national pride. We {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (concern) that few people would speak English, even in Beijing. But we found it common for Chinese people to know a few words of English. The most exciting part of our visit was riding around in the sunshine and exploring the city {#blank#}8{#/blank#} Ofo bikes.

    It was great {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (experience) Beijing's landmarks in person after admiring {#blank#}10{#/blank#} for so many years. This was our first visit to China, but certainly not our last.

    Traffic jams (堵塞) are a common problem in larger cities. In some cities, traffic jams get so bad during rush hour that it is sometimes {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (fast) to walk than to drive. Traffic accidents are also a problem. Sadly these problems are not easy to solve. However, a traffic system (系统) being tested in several cities in Northern Europe has led to some surprising {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (result).

    The system {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (call) "shared streets". It is a system that has very few traffic laws. As a result, shared street areas have no traffic lights or street signs. Although most people would expect this to cause the number of traffic jams and accidents {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (go) up, until now {#blank#}5{#/blank#} has been a great drop in both. One reason {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (be) that the shared streets system encourages people to be more {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (care). Without traffic rules, people slow down and pay more attention {#blank#}8{#/blank#} each other. Normal traffic systems, on the other hand, depend on signs, {#blank#}9{#/blank#} people often miss or don't follow, leading to accidents. Also, the shared streets system decreases (减少) traffic jams because without fixed (固定的) parking spaces, it is easier for cars to move around {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (free) when there is a lot of traffic.