Each different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art． These usually try to show the things（1） are important in life， such as love， beauty and family． The most common things， from paper to clay to bamboo， are turned into objects of beauty．
According to Chinese history， sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming． He sent them out（2） （ask）for help when in trouble． Today， sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations． They（3） （make） of bamboo and covered with paper． When the lanterns are lit， they slowly rise into the air like small hot﹣air balloons for all to see． They are seen as bright symbols of（4） （happy） and good wishes．
Paper cutting（5） （be）around for over 1500 years． Paper cutting sounds very easy（6） it can be difficult to do． The paper， usually red， is folded before it is cut with scissors． The most common pictures are flowers， animals， and things about Chinese history． During the Spring Festival， they are put on windows， doors and walls （7） symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year．
Chinese clay art is famous because the clay pieces are so small but they look very real． The pieces are usually cute children or lively characters from a Chinese fairy tale or historical story． The pieces are（8） （careful）shaped by hand from a very special kind of clay and then allowed to air﹣dry． After（9） （dry） they are fired at a very high heat． They are then polished and painted． It takes several weeks（10） （complete）everything． These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty．
It's very popular to travel in modern life.As travelers，we should try our best to protect the environment.Here is some advice on how to be a green traveler.
◆Make smarter flight choices
Air travel is not an environmentally﹣friendly way to travel because it uses a lot of energy.If you must fly，be sure to pack light to cut down the plane's load.And try to book a non﹣stop fight （预订直达航班）.Connecting fights （转机航班） usually require longer periods of lying and planes will use more energy.
◆Respect （尊重） natural environment
Marked hiking tails （有指示标识的游览步道） are there usually to protect the natural environment and keep wild plants safe.In beach areas，don't use products that are harmful to the sea water and try to protect the ocean's ecosystem.
◆Support locals directly
Buying handmade products and art pieces created by local people can help hand down cultural tradition and create jobs.Food that is grown locally and things that are sold by local families are often better and cheaper，all while helping keep money in local pockets.
◆Find ways to give back
Consider the ways that you can help the local community and give back while traveling.This can be as simple as picking up litter in a park or volunteering to clean up a beach.If you're planning a trip where volunteering is your main goal，make sure you won't take jobs away from local people.
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Some advice on how to be a green traveler |
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Make smarter flight choices |
●You can pack light and（1） in order to save time and energy. |
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Respect natural environment |
●The natural environment and wild plants （2） by marked hiking trails. ●Use products （3） harmful ingredients （成分） and try to protect the ocean's ecosystem. |
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●Buy local products and food to help hand down cultural tradition and keep money in local pockets. |
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Find ways to give back |
●You can pick up litter in a park or （5） clean up a beach. ●You can't take jobs away from local people. |
A friend's grandfather came to America from East Europe.After arriving at Ellis Island，he went into a cafeteria（自助餐厅） in Lower Manhattan to get something to eat.He sat down at an empty table and waited for someone to take his order.
Of course nobody did.Finally，a woman with a tray（餐盘） full of food sat down opposite him and told him how a cafeteria worked.
"Start out at that end，" she said，" Just go along the line and pick out what you want.At the other end they'll tell you how much you have to pay."
"I soon learned that's how everything works in America." The grandfather told a friend， "Life's a cafeteria.You can get anything you want as long as you are ready to pay the price.You can even get success.But you'll never get it if you wait for someone to bring it to you.You have to get up and get it yourself."
In fact，life is like a cafeteria.Don't wait for success to come to you.And success is in your own hands.
（1）Grandfather knew about the cafeteria before the woman told him about it.
（2）The woman told Grandfather how in a cafeteria.
（3）From the passage，we can infer（推断） that it was Grandfather's to eat in a cafeteria.
（4）The writer doesn't think it right in life.
（5）Life is like a cafeteria because we need both in a cafeteria and in life.
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Many studies worldwide show that girls have more friendships than boys.In fact，many teenage boys can't name a single best friend.When they（1） ，they often think for a while before answering， "My best friend？I can't （2） that.I am busy with my homework，and I have so many different friends that it is hard to choose just one best friend."
Girls，however，can usually answer the question （3） ， "A best friend？Of course.We have a lot to share with each other.We get much more （4） from talking，daydreaming."
We have to realize：boys share activities，while girls share feelings.The qualities （品质） that boys and girls consider important in a friend seem to be the same，regardless of （无论） the basis of these friendships.The important thing to remember is that both of them are friendships.We all need friends in our lives.
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My friend，Robert，has a twin sister named Amanda.Though they get along well，there
（1） some things about Amanda and her friends that puzzle （困扰）Robert.He can't understand how girls can talk for so（2） .For example，sometimes when he leaves home to play football，Amanda and her friend，Sharon，are sitting on the sofa，talking.When he comes back two and a half（3） later，they're still staying in the same place，continuing the same conversation on the same topic.One day Robert was so curious（好奇的） that he asked Amanda what they talked about，but she （4） ， "We're best friends.We talk about almost everything- film stars，pop songs，recipes，everything!"
Boys and girls have different attitudes（态度） towards friendship.Friendships between girls are usually based on shared feelings and support （支持），but friendships between boys are based on shared activities or interests.A boy might be（5） about sharing his feelings with his close friends.A（6） closest friend，however，might be eager（急切的） to tell her about something that has happened in her life.
Hey!Mother's Day is coming.Have you planned something good for your mom？If not，here are some suggestions about how to make her happy.
Buy a Present for Her
Most children don't know what their mom's favorite thing is.You do？Then，what are you waiting for？Buy her something she likes.The best time to give her that is while she is sleeping at night.Put it on the table next to her so that she'll be surprised to see it when she wakes up.
Treat Her as a Queen
Your house is a palace with a king and a queen.It doesn't matter if you're rich or poor.Your mother is the real queen in your life and in your family，though her duties make her look like she is not.Give the lady a day off and you can do the housework and make some delicious food for her.Maybe you can go to a shopping mall to choose nice clothes that would make her look beautiful!
Share Sweet Moments
Our mothers have special memories in mind.It is the time that they gave birth to their healthy babies.How about you？What's your best moment with her？Maybe you can tell her how happy you were when she looked after you during your terrible days in your life.
Tell the Wonderful Words
Life is short.Those three words can make her heart jump for joy，you know？Just tell her "I love you!" and it would make her smile so sweet.Just try!We don't want to miss such a wonderful thing，right？
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Buy a（2） for your mother |
◇Buy her something that she likes best； ◇Put it on the table next to her to give her a surprise. |
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Treat your mother as a queen |
◇Do the housework to make her relax； ◇（3） nice clothes for her to make her look beautiful again... |
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Share sweet moments |
◇Remind her of your best moment with her； ◇Tell her you were so happy when she （4） good care of you during terrible days. |
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Tell the wonderful words |
◇Tell her "I love you" to make her heart jump for joy； ◇Just have a （5） and take action now. |