Think of culture, not only as the way of life that     1     to a particular group of people but your identity as a person — the things that have found their way into your very     2    : the meaning of family, the ties of friendship with those around you, the special festivals and the many     3     and beliefs that have found their way into everyday life. These things have helped to     4     us into the people we are. They have, little by little, found their way, and sometimes     5     their way, into our personalities. These are the things that we will see change when we move to another country with a different culture.

In the evening, I drink a cup of tea and watch the stars. I think about the antelopes and what Zhaxi told me. Much     1     to protect wildlife, but if we really want to     2    , we must     3    of life. Only when we learn to     4     with nature can we stop     5    to wildlife and to our planet.

People take up hobbies because these activities offer enjoyment, friendship, knowledge, and relaxation. Sometimes they even yield     1     profit. Hobbies help people relax after     2     of hard work, and provide a balance between work and play. Hobbies also offer interesting activities for persons who have retired. Anyone, rich or poor, old or young, sick or well, can     3     a satisfying hobby,     4     of his age,     5    , or income.

Food serves social needs as well as physical and     1     ones. People often combine eating with the     2     of friends and family because both experiences are pleasurable. In some families, mealtime is the only time of day that the whole family can be together. Food also plays a     3     role in     4     social traditions. Many social occasions are associated     5     specific food --- birthday cakes, Thanksgiving turkeys or fourth of July cookouts.