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Chinese food and the differences between Chinese and Western diets are both things that cause the     1     (curious) of most people who visit China. Moreover, when     2     (travel) through China, you’ll most likely pick up on a few differences in the way of eating food. For example, soup in the West     3     (enjoy) generally as an appetizer (开胃菜) at the start of a meal, while the Chinese prefer to enjoy their soup at the end of a meal.

You might also notice some distinct differences in meal preparation and cooking techniques. Therefore, cooking classes are becoming an increasingly popular activity among those     4     are interested in learning more about China’s culture through its cuisine. If you’re looking to take it a step     5     (far), keep an eye out for cooking classes     6     (hold) in the residents’ own homes.

When it comes to traditional Chinese games, the Chinese are sociable people. Though China     7     (make) super technological advancement and gained increasing popularity in personal electronic devices since the 21st century,     8     majority of Chinese would rather spend time socializing with others than sit alone at home. From popular board games like Go (围棋) and Chinese chess     9     kids’ games like Chinese jump rope, China offers     10     (vary) options to keep people busy. Most locals are more than happy to share their traditions with foreign visitors, so don’t be shy to ask the next time you go for a walk through the park!

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Gestures can     1     (use) to express people's thoughts and opinions in their interactions     2     other people,     3     means we can learn a lot about     4     people are thinking by watching their body language. However, in different countries the same gesture may have different meanings. For example, in some countries, looking into the eyes of the person you are talking to     5     (be) a way to display interest, but in many Middle Eastern countries men and women should avoid     6     (make) eye contact. In most countries,     7     (shake) one's head means "no," and nodding means "yes." By contrast, in Bulgaria and southern Albania, the gestures have the opposite meaning. In countries like France and Russia, people may kiss their friends on     8     cheek when they meet. Elsewhere, people favour shaking hands, bowing from the waist, or nodding the head when they meet someone else.

All in all, body language     9     (vary) from culture to culture, but it is safe     10     (follow) the golden rule—When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

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Body language     1     (use) by people for     2     (send) messages to one another.It is very     3     (amaze) because it can help you make yourself easily     4     (understand) when you are talking with others.You are not just using words, but also using expressions and gestures.For example, waving one's hand is to say “Good­bye”．Shaking hands means welcome, and clapping hands means congratulations.

In most cultures, nodding the head means agreement, but shaking the head means     5     (disagree) with something.The gestures are accepted both by the Chinese and foreigners in those cultures as     6     (have) the same meanings.

Different countries have different body language.For example, when in Russia, France and Arab people kiss each other when they meet, but men in China or Australia shake hands instead of     7     (kiss).People in Puerto Rico like       8     (touch) each other, but people in Britain do not touch each other.People in Arab like standing close one another when they are talking, but English people must keep a distance away when they are talking.It is very important to know the meanings of gestures and movements in the foreign country.     9     (follow) the customs will help you communicate with people and make your stay there much more     10     (please) and comfortable.

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My neighbor’s eight-year-old daughter used to stay in the countryside. She     1     (bring) to town to live with her parents last November. Wild and uneducated, she often used dirty words and hit others,     2     of course, made her parents rather embarrassed. Sometimes she went so far as to roll on the ground in the     3    (present) of many other people. Her parents tried to teach her     4     she should behave by shouting and     5    (beat), only to make things even worse. Finally they became completely disappointed with her.

One day their next-door neighbor,     6     retired woman teacher, gave the girl a very beautiful snow-white dress. It caught the girl’s eyes and made them shine     7    (bright).

The girl put on the dress and became quite another person. She no longer said dirty words or hit others, even     8    (little) rolled on the floor. She knew she couldn’t run wild in such a beautiful dress. Since then the girl had been gentle, neat, and lovely.

Everyone has a beautiful dress     9    (hide) somewhere in his or her heart. And beauty has the power to wake up fine qualities that humans are born with     10     have so far not yet been found.

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Here is a message that needs to     1    (keep) in mind by every mom and dad. You love your kids not because of     2    they do, but because of who they are.

In fact, raising a child is just like training a dog. You reward your children because of their    3    (succeed) or progress they made.     4    ( similar), a circus trainer gives a dog some food every time it     5    (jump ) through a hoop (圈).The dog isn’t loved for itself,     6    for its actions.

Dr. Laura Schlessinger, the popular talk show host, has a new book for children     7    (title) “Why Do You Love Me?”. Part of the story includes a mother     8    ( explain) to her son that it is not what he does that makes her love him — she loves him because he is unique (独一无二的) and he is     9    (she) son.

Every mom, dad and grandparent needs to memorize the words of     10    popular song: “I love you most of all because you are you.”