An advertisement uses words and pictures to     1     people to buy a product or service, or to believe in an idea. Newspapers, magazines, the Internet, radio and television are the most common places to find them. There are two main types of advertisements—commercial advertisements and public service advertisements (PSAs). A commercial advertisement is     2     which someone has paid for to advertise a product or service. PSAs are often run for free, and are meant to educate people about health, safety, or any other problem that affects public     3    .

Festivals and celebrations of all kinds have been held everywhere since ancient times. Most ancient festivals would    1    the end of cold weather, planting in spring and    2    in autumn.   Sometimes   celebrations would be   held after    3    had caught animals. Today’s festivals have many origins, some     4    , some seasonal, and some for special people or events. Some festivals are held to honour the dead or to     5    the ancestors, who might return either to help or to do harm. Festivals can also be held to honour famous people. The most    6     and important festivals are the ones that look forward to the end of winter and to the coming of spring.       7    the Spring Festival in China, people eat dumplings, fish and meat and may give children       8    money in red paper. People love to get together to eat, drink and have     9     with each other. Festivals let us enjoy life, be proud of our     10    and forget our work for a little while.

At the ancient Olympics,by    1     the athlete were all men and they had to compete     2     no clothes.Single women were allowed to take part in their own     3    ,at a separate festival in honour of Hera,the wife of the Greek god Zeus.Today,both male and female athletes from around the world can take part,no matter what nation they come from. The     4    Olympic were first held in 1896,in Athens.It was a Frenchman,pieere de Coubertin,who brought the Olympics back to life.He dreamt that the Olympics would make it possible for people of all countries to live side by side in     5    Now people all over the world are helping to realize this dream.Among them are many well-known athletes.

Contrary to what many people might     1    ,evidence shows that sharks seldom attack humans.There are three types of shark attacks.In the main type,the shark attacks you because it     2    you for a fish,but when it tastes human flesh it decides to give up and swims away.In the second type,the shark pushes you with its nose to find out if you are     3     to be eaten,and then     4    you if it thinks you are.In the third type,the shark waits for you to swim by,and then attacks you suddenly.The last two types of attack more often       5    in the death of humans.

Since the 1970s many new     1     have been found for me. I have become very important in communication, finance and trade. I have also been put into robots and used to make     2     phones as well as help with medical operations. Anyhow, my     3     is to provide humans with a life of high quality. I am now truly filled with happiness that I am a     4     friend and helper of the human race!

It shows the     5     of wildlife protection, but I’d like to help as the WWF suggests. The carpet rose again and almost at once they were in a thick rainforest. A monkey watched them as it     6     itself. ―What are you doing? asked Daisy. ―I’m     7     myself from mosquitoes, it replied. …You should pay more attention to the rainforest where I live and     8     how the animals live together. No rainforest, no animals, no drugs.

Sometimes they may play to     9     in the street or subway so that they can earn some     10     money for themselves or to pay for their instruments.

As a Chinese citizen (中国公民), I’m proud to experience how my motherland took actions to protect her citizens. I never thought Chinese citizenship     1     (save) our lives until I saw the government try everything it could to save overseas Chinese citizens. In 2011, the situation in Libya was tense. When the government learned of this situation, one warship, twenty civil aircraft and four military aircraft were sent there immediately and all 35,860 Chinese citizens     2     (move) out of Libya within a week. These actions have been highly praised around the world. The world isn’t peaceful. It’s just someone     3     carries the burden for you!

On Februry 14, men around the world take out their wives or girlfriends     1     (have) dinner, buying them flowers and gifts. However, people in Japan do it     2     (different). On that day, a woman usually     3     (give) gifts to the man in her life. This gift comes in the form of chocolate or cookies. One month later, on March 14, they celebrate White Day, when men present gifts to women. Instead of chocolates, they may give handbags, flowers or clothes.     4     if a girl wants to receive more gifts on White Day, she should give gifts generously to her loved ones on Valentine's Day.

In 2002, Yao Ming was selected the first overall in the NBA Draft(选秀). No athlete is     1     (responsible) than Yao for China’s rise to a global sports superpower. After Yao     2     (join) the Houston Rockets, the NBA became the first professional sports league from the US to visit China. Thanks to Yao’s impact, more professional     3    (team) have a presence in China today. Yao retired in 2011 following a career that included eight NBA All-Star selections. He's truly a superstar who belongs to the world.

On the first day of my first grade, I stood by the door with butterflies in my stomach. I     1    (voice)my biggest concern to my mother. “How will I make friends?” She handed me advice. “Be yourself. “ For the past 20 years, I have lived by these words. Soon I will graduate and become part of the real world. Nervously    2    (face) challenges，I know I will whisper to myself     3     two simple words “Be yourself”.