The ancient Chinese divided the sun's annual circular movement into 24 parts. Each part was called{#blank#}1{#/blank#} specific “Solar Term（节气）”. The criteria for the formation of Twenty -four Solar Terms were developed through the observation of changes of seasons, astronomy and other natural {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (phenomenon) in this region and have been progressively applied nationwide

    It {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (start) from the Beginning of Spring and ends with the Greater Cold,{#blank#}4{#/blank#} (move) in cycles. The theory spreads from generation to generation and is {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(traditional) used to direct production and daily routines. It, in particular, remains{#blank#}6{#/blank#} (importance) to farmers for guiding their practices{#blank#}7{#/blank#} is used widely by communities and shared by many racial groups in China. Some festivals in China are closely associated{#blank#}8{#/blank#}the solar term. It may also be referenced in children's songs, folk songs and old sayings, These various functions of the solar term have strengthened{#blank#}9{#/blank#} (it) position as a form of intangible cultural heritage(非物质文化遗产) and have made a great {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (contribute) to the community's cultural identity.

    I wonder if it is because I haven't been able to be outdoors for so long {#blank#}1{#/blank#}I have grown so crazy about everything to do with nature. I can well remember that there was a time{#blank#}2{#/blank#}a deep blue sky, the song of the birds, moonlight and flowers could never have {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(keep) me spellbound. That has changed since I came here. For example, one evening when it was so warm, I stayed {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (wake) on purpose until half past eleven in order to have a good look at the moon by myself. But as the moon gave far too much light, I didn't dare open{#blank#}5{#/blank#}window. Another time five {#blank#}6{#/blank#}(month) ago, I happened {#blank#}7{#/blank#}be upstairs until the window had to {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (shut). The dark, rainy evening, the wind, the thundering clouds held me {#blank#}9{#/blank#}(entire) in its power; it was the first time in a year and a half that I{#blank#}10{#/blank#}(see) the night face to face...

    Observers say Americans want more choices and fresh food when {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (choose) where and what to eat.This trend is one reason why the fast food restaurant McDonald's has struggled financially.

    McDonald's is one of the best­known {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (restaurant) in the U．S.and even around the world, {#blank#}3{#/blank#} these days the company leaders are seeing numbers they probably do not like.In the last quarter of last year, McDonald's income dropped by about $300 million.The January earnings report brought more bad news.Worldwide sales dropped for the {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (eight) month in a row and even more than expected.

    McDonald's is {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (work) hard to get their customers back.In January, the company ran an advertisement during the Super Bowl.The football game is the most watched TV event every year in the U.S. McDonald's has wanted {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (reach) those viewers.

    Shake Shack is {#blank#}7{#/blank#} new kind of restaurant becoming popular in the U．S.The restaurants are not “fast food”．They are known as “fast casual”．When McDonald's is struggling to get their customers back, Shake Shack is doing well {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (financial)．The New York­based burger chain had a very {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (success) IPO, or Initial Public Offerings, of shares at the end of January.{#blank#}10{#/blank#} its first day of trading, Shake Shack went from $21 a share to just under $46 a share.

    Shake Shack's a quality hamburger.It's fast food, but not “fast food” food.Being part of the “fast casual” trend has helped Shake Shack.

    Zac Sunderland is an American who was born in 1991. On July 16^th, 2009 Zac sailed (航行) back to Marina del Rey, California where he had left over a year before. As soon as he arrived, he {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (become) the youngest person in history to sail alone around the world. In order to get the amazing {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (achieve), Zac solved lots of problems.

    When something broke on his boat, {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (thousand) of miles out to sea, Zac had to repair it all by {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (he). Fresh food doesn't last long, so he got used to {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (eat) freeze-dried meals and canned food. And he felt lonely.

    Zac's experiences at sea were not all difficult or miserable(痛苦的). He got {#blank#}6{#/blank#}chances of seeing a night sky more shining than you have ever seen from land, watching {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (beauty) sunrises and sunsets and meeting different marine(海中的) life.

    Zac sailed alone but not non-stop. He made stops along the way {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (add) some more food and fuel. During those stops, he met people from different cultures. His father met him during many of his stops, took him out {#blank#}9{#/blank#} an excellent meal and helped repair the boat {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (frequent).

Thangka is a scroll painting with images. It's made of cloth or paper and can be rolled into a bundle on a scroll, {#blank#}1{#/blank#}(make) it easy to transport. Thangka {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(know) as the "Encyclopedia of Tibetan culture", covers a wide range of topics. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} the content and themes of Thangka are rich and varied, the main content is the image of Tibetan folk culture and opt day. Undoubtedly thangka is the {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(good) one of means of ensuring civilian education for nomadic people.