At the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, a group of teenagers     1     (sing) the classic song, Me and My Motherland as they walked past the Golden Water Bridge in Tian’anmen Square. Then the singers     2     (join) by thousands of people. It might have been the biggest crowed ever to form in such a short period and the scene was very     3     (touch). Many viewers couldn’t help shedding tears and waving flags to express their love to the nation.

One morning I went fishing in a river     4     suddenly there came a cry: “Help!” I looked around and saw a boy struggling in the river. Throwing the fishing pole, I jumped into the river and swam     5     (quick) towards the boy. Then I took the boy to a nearby hospital. After the boy was saved, his mother gave me a thousand thanks. Back to my fishing place, I found my fishing pole floating on the water.     6     my surprise, there was a big fish on the hook.

School uniforms should be required for all students for some important reasons. Firstly, wearing uniforms makes everyone feel equal. It makes students     7     come from poor families feel the same. In addition, getting ready for school every morning can be much faster and easier. Many kids waste time choosing what     8     (wear) to school. Most importantly, some     9     (study) show that school uniforms make students perform better in school. Some people might say that uniforms take away personal freedom, but students still have many other ways to express     10     (they).

Spring Festival is highly valued by every Chinese family. Preparations begin a week before the festival. First, the house is     11     from top to bottom. People say it is to sweep away the dirt of the past year and get ready for the new year.

Next, the Chinese     12     Fu is attached upside down to the front door. It is believed that when Fu is put upside down, happiness arrives.

The greatest excitement begins the night before Spring Festival. Fireworks are let off     13     the city, suddenly lighting up the night sky. Children will     14     their ears but with an expectant look on their faces. It is     15     to scare away the monster Nian. Then people sit together to enjoy Jiaozi. They are a sign of our wishes for     16     and happiness in the coming year.

This is Spring Festival—the joy of a family gathering.