If the eyes are the windows of the soul, then the body is the mirror of our feelings. If we are feeling great, we may give our body signals(信号). If we look at someone else's body, we can often tell how they are feeling by their body signals. So reading body language signals is a great tool in daily communication.

    In case(假使) you think that learning how to read and use body language is not important, here are some numbers for you. 7% of the information we receive is from what people actually say, and 38% of the information we receive is from the tone(语气) and the speed of their voice; while 55% of the information we receive is from their body language.

    These non-verbal(非口头的) signals will help you a lot, but you still need to focus on what people are saying. If you focus too much on their body language signals, you and the person may feel uncomfortable. It is useful to be able to read people's body language, but it is useful to learn how to send the right signals and avoid the wrong signals too. Body language may be given several interpretations. Many signals have different meanings, depending on the person and the situation. Be sure of it when you are trying to read a body language signal.

    Vienna is a beautiful old city on the River Danube in the center of Europe. It's the capital city of Austria and the center of European classical music. In the 18th century a lot of musicians came to study and work in Vienna.

    In the Strauss family, there were two composers called Johann Strauss: the father and the son. The father, Johann Strauss the elder, wrote and played music for traditional dances, called the waltz. His dance music made him famous all over Europe. The son, Johann Strauss the younger, was also very successful and popular. He wrote over 150 waltzes. In 1867 he wrote The Blue Danube waltz.

    Mozart was another very important composer. He was born in Austria in 1756. Before he was six, he played not only the piano but also the violin. His family took him around Europe and he gave concerts in many cities. He wrote hundreds of wonderful pieces of music. But he became very poor and died in 1791 when he was only 35. Like Johann Strauss, father and son, he was a great European musician, and many people still think his music is perfect.

It is known that there are different seasons in a year. But do you know the seasons in China? China is a large 1 and different parts have different features (特征). There are many 2 between the north and the south.

In 3 , it is quite cold in the north of China. The temperature is often 4 and the water freezes (结冰) in the river. Sometimes it snows 5 and everything is white after the snow. People often wear 6 coats and shoes to do outdoor activities, such as making 7 , throwing snow balls and going skating. But in most southern cities, the 8 is usually not that cold but much wetter in winter. People in Hainan can even go swimming in the sea and enjoy the bright sunshine on the beach.

People's way of 9 in the north is quite different from that in the south. In the north, people like eating food like buns and noodles, while rice is the main 10 for people in the south. People in the north usually come and go by land, but people in the south travel by land and by boat.

In general, if you decide to visit China, spring is the best time for the trip. Temperatures in most areas are warming up, but not yet so hot.

Thinking of where to travel next？Check out these popular destinations（目的地） and pick your favourite one. 

New Zealand

New Zealand is beautiful no matter what time of the year you visit it. The best time to visit New Zealand is any time you like. The weather here is fine all year round. New Zealanders speak English And there are also many famous adventure activities and exciting sports for you to choose. 

South Africa

If you ask children what their favorite animal is，lions and giraffes must be on the top ten list. Then ask them if they'd like to see them for real!With beautiful beaches，great weather and all those favorite wild animals，you'll also find South Africa can be well worth visiting. 

Ireland

If you want to escape from the large crowds of Europe but still enjoy amazing food，history，road trips and nature，Ireland is the best place for you. It provides visitors with a very relaxing environment，Warning：you may have to give way to sheep on the road!

Portugal

If you are looking for a cheap destination that has a lot of places of interest and activities，Portugal is the place to go. Portugal was recently named as the best European destination at the World Travel Awards. Portugal is also one of the safest destinations in Europe and is becoming very popular with travelers. The busiest season is from June to September. 

 There are several Chinese sayings that are similar to" how time flies". Ancient Chinese compared time to many things.

 One of {#blank#}1{#/blank#} ( popular) sayings is probably"光阴似箭, 日月如梭( Time flies by like an arrow; Days and {#blank#}2{#/blank#} ( month) flash by as fast as a weaver's shuttle.)" It is easy {#blank#}3{#/blank#}( understand) the" arrow" part. All of us know {#blank#}4{#/blank#} fast arrows are. What about a weaver's shuttle?

In ancient times, many Chinese people made a living by growing crops (庄稼) and weaving cloth(织布). Nearly every family {#blank#}5{#/blank#} ( have) a loom(织布机). A shuttle is a tool on the loom that moves {#blank#}6{#/blank#} ( quick) when someone is weaving. Since it was so often seen, ancient Chinese used it in this saying.

 Another popular Chinese saying {#blank#}7{#/blank#} the passing of time is"白驹过隙". It means that time flies by like a white horse running past a crack (缝隙) in a wall. The saying comes from {#blank#}8{#/blank#} book called Zhuangzi. In this book, it is said that Confucius came to Laozi to ask about the ultimate(终极的) truth of the universe. Laozi told Confucius that a {#blank#}9{#/blank#} ( person) life was as quick as"a white horse running past a crack". One's body would die, {#blank#}10{#/blank#} his or her spirit could live on forever.

Thomas, a businessman, arrives at a foreign airport. He doesn't 1 his passport. Instead,a machine in the wall 2 the computer chip(芯片) in his arm. It has the 3 about him: his name, age, and ID number. He exits the airport, and a car 4 opens when it"sees" him. The car takes him to the 5 . His room"knows" he has entered the hotel and"reads" his body. He is cold, so the room becomes 6 . When he goes to bed, the room plays music to help him sleep. It 7 the music when it"sees" him asleep.

8 , this machine doesn't exist. But it might be 9 soon. In five to ten years, computing and communications are going to be free and everywhere, in your walls, in your car, on your body. Scientists has this big idea: to create better relationship between machines and people. The dream is that computers will 10 learn to understand what people want.