Tibetan antelopes live on the plains of Tibet, Xinjiang and Qinghai. Watching them move slowly     1     the green grass, I’m     2    (strike) by their beauty and also reminded of the danger they were in. They were hunted     3    (legal) for their     4    (value) fur.

Economic development is necessary if we want to improve society. There comes     5     time when the old must give way     6     the new and it is not possible     7    (preserve) everything from our past as we move towards the future. Finding and     8    (keep) the right balance between progress and the protection of cultural sites can be a big challenge. Big challenges, however, can sometimes lead to great     9    (solve).

By     10     (share) so many digital photos over the Internet, the group hopes to promote even     11     (wide) interest around the world in China’s ancient history, culture and traditions. They also hope to     12    (far) educate people about the importance of safeguarding historic and cultural relics for future generations to understand and appreciate.     13     one researcher who is working on the project explains, “Appreciating one’s own cultural heritage is very important for understanding     14    (one). Appreciating the cultural heritage of other countries is very important for international     15    (communicate) and understanding.”

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A smart home is one that     1     (integrate) computers into the structure of the building itself. In this way, many of the things that we now do ourselves will become     2     (自动的). For example, the smart home could control the air conditioning and lights so that you would no longer have to turn     3     (switch) on and off, making your home more energy-efficient. The smart home could also m    4     (监控) itself to make sure that everything is working     5     it should, and send you warnings     6     there is a problem. Such smart homes could even     7     (programm) to detect your health problems, and then give you relevant advice as to the food you should eat or if you should see a doctor. So, in a sense, smart homes will lead us to     8     (live) smarter lives.

This smart technology is not a fantasy. Many of these new     9     (innovate) are already available and being used in some homes. In this sense, the home of tomorrow is already the home of today. Nevertheless, it will take some years     10     most new homes begin to use this new technology.

There is so much more to learn about the interesting history and culture of the United Kingdom. Studying the history of the country will make your visit     1         2         3    . The capital city London is a     4         5         6         7    , as it is an ancient port city that has a history dating all the way back to Roman times. There are     8         9         10     to explore, and lots of museums with ancient relics from all over the UK. The UK is     11         12         13     of history and modern culture, with both new and old traditions. If you     14         15         16         17    , you will be surprised to find that you see both its     18     and its     19    .

Do you help your parents with housework at home? Can you cook for your family?

To stress (强调) the importance of hard-working spirit education among students, the Chinese government recently calls for students to respect labor work. Students should learn basic life     1     and develop good working habits through such education.

The government has been trying to stress the importance of hard-working spirit education. But this has been overlooked (忽视) in recent years. Many teens do not value the importance of working hard and are not interested    2     doing so.

According to a study of nearly 3000 students that was done in March, only 22% of primary and middle school students help with everyday housework at home. Schools and families play an    3     role in teaching students about the value of working hard.

Primary and middle schools should    4     students with hard-working spirit classes every week. School can also hold activities to give students real-world work experience. For example, schools can teach children    5     to plant trees on Tree-planting day.

At the same time, as children’s first teachers,    6     should also encourage children to know how to do housework at home. Students should master one    7     two life skills every year. These skills can include cooking,     8     their own clothes and tidying their rooms.

Do you enjoy visiting a museum? Did you ever make a plan before a visit? Every museum must have something that attracts you. And there are many possible ways to enjoy yourself in a museum.

Decide what museum you will visit. There are so many different kinds of museums and you first need to find     1     that you like. It’s easy for you to choose your favorite and start an enjoyable visit!

Do some research o    2    . Every museum now has a website which allows you to look through the information about it. On the website, you may look for such things as:

1. The exhibits (展品) — See what is     3     show at the museum at all times, and what special exhibitions are held for a short time.

2. Activities — See     4     there are talks, tours or special activities on the day when you visit. Many museums hold some activities that meet the interests of all age groups.

3. Cost, food and storage — It’s important to know how much the visit will     5    . You have to decide whether or not you can eat there. You might also need to find out about transportation needs as well as storage for costs, bags etc.

Plan breaks into your visit. When you walk around, standing here and studying exhibits there you may become very tired. So it is important to take breaks. A break is a good c    6     for you to think of what you have seen and what else you might want to do in the museum.

Take a friend or two.     7     museums is always a lot more fun when you are with someone    8    . You can talk over what you’re seeing. A friend also brings another way of thinking when you talk about the exhibits.