As Mike tried to free     1     (he), the shark bit down even harder. He followed     2     he had learned: he hit the shark in the face, again and again until the shark set him free. As Mike     3     (swim) back to the beach he felt even     4     (great) pain in his lower right leg. The shark had bitten his lower leg off. Mike's friends all came to help him: one called an ambulance and     5     others offered     6     (deal) with the wound.The ambulance appeared soon after the call and Mike     7     (take) to hospital quickly.

One day after that accident, Mike opened his eyes,     8     (realize) he was in hospital. Though he had lost one leg, he felt that he was     9     (fortune) to be alive. He might never go to the beach again     10     the rest of his life.

It is the first experience of Eliza Doolittle meeting with Professor Higgins and Colonel Pickering.

Eliza was     1     unrefined, dirty flower girl with poor pronunciation     2     Professor Higgins was an expert in phonetics. One day they happened to meet each other while     3     (shelter) from the rain. When Eliza was talking with a gentleman, Higgins always watched her and took notes, which made her get     4     (worry), for she thought he was policeman     5     disguise. In fact, he just showed interest in her poor pronunciation and made a bet with Colonel Pickering who he was going to meet.     6     they met each other, Higgins said once educated to speak     7     (proper), Eliza could pass     8     (she) off in three months as a duchess at an ambassador’s garden party. After that Higgins     9     (throw) a handful of money into her basket and left with Pickering, leaving Eliza excited and in     10     (amaze).

A trip to China with the kids could be a test to your nerves, but also     1     wonderful experience. This is an ancient civilization which is growing     2     great speed into the 21st century, meanwhile holding onto the old traditions and way of life.

As you travel from area to area, a sea of contrasts is     3     makes it so fascinating. You can find an old fisherman on his bamboo boat       4     (answer) his mobile phone, and modernity and old traditions existing side by side. The only constant thing in China is “change”.

At first it might seem challenging. But you will find the people helpful,     5     (especial) if you are traveling with children. Chinese love children, the more the     6     (happy).

But as far as children     7     (be) concerned, this isn’t a light-hearted (轻松愉快的) trip to Disney World. What if they get sick? Will the kids like the food? Is     8     (pollute) really that bad? Will they be     9     (bore)? Just relax. You can depend on it that you’ll end up with plenty of priceless     10     (memory) of the country.

【推荐1】A visit to Sydney had long been my dream. So I was     1     (excite) when offered the opportunity to go. I arrived     2     Sydney around 9:00 a.m. After     3     (check) in a lovely apartment, I headed to the seaside and couldn’t resist     4     (enjoy) the beauty of Sydney. Sydney is famous for its many beautiful     5     (beach). Among them, Manly,     6     is located on the north part of Sydney, is     7     (probable) the biggest one. If you go there, you can not only see the Manly Ferry from the Circular Quay     8     also enjoy very beautiful scenery of the Sydney Opera House and Harbor Bridge along the way. If you like surfing, Bondi Beach is a perfect place to go, although it is actually     9     (small) than Manly. Apart from the beaches, you can take a visit to the Royal Botanic Garden to admire the view of the harbor or visit the Art Galley to appreciate the works. You will find your interesting tourist attractions here. Definitely, Sydney is so     10     (fascinate) that it is worth going.

【推荐2】I was driving home late    1    my car lost momentum (动力) and got slower and slower. Nothing I did seemed to make any    2     (different). “It can’t be fuel, ” I thought. The petrol gauge (汽油标量) was showing I had plenty    3    (leave). Then my car died completely after I    4    ( manage) to roll to the side of the road. It was an extremely dark, lonely country road. Neither a single person     5    any traffic was in sight at all. I felt like an idiot. I should not have left without charging my cell phone. The battery was dead and I was alone without any way    6    (contact) my family. Time dripped slowly like a leaking tap.

“God, help me !” I begged anxiously. “Is there someone who will be kind enough to stop and help me out?”     7    , there was no sign of anyone. I was starting to panic,    8    (feel) completely abandoned. Suddenly I saw a faint light     9    the distance. I waved my white scarf as hard as possible. It was a huge lorry. The driver stopped and kindly drove me to the nearest hotel,     10    I had a rest, and I called my family and explained what had happened. How lucky I was! When he stopped for me, I felt as if I had just found a million dollars.

On Aug 12, I started the second day of my visit to the United States. My mother's old classmate,     1     has lived there for a while, came with me. I soon found that the US is    2     （true） a "nation on wheels”.

I spent most of my day     3    （ride） in the car. 1 could sec the endless land and lots of trucks going past. There are many gas stations along the road. They not only provide drivers    4     food, showers and beds, but also services like truck repair.

It's not just truck drivers on the country's roads, but many bikers can     5     （see） as well. They're called "Harley knights （骑士）"     6       most of their vehicles are Harley Davidson motorcycles. They have their luggage     7    （tie） to the backs of their bikes and ride through the broad lands of the US. The exciting music they listen to while riding their     8    （motorcycle） beats together with their young hearts. These bikers stand for the passionate （热情的）on-the-road spirit of the US. They long to be close to the road and enjoy     9    （they）. At one gas station, we     10    （meet） four "Harley knights" who were about 70 years old. I envy these bikers, as they are living such colorful lives.