I began my journey studying in China in March 2016, when I came to Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) to get my Bachelor’s degree in Chinese language. As a youth from the US, I feel that     1     (study) in China is one of the best ways to     2     (true) understand this amazing country. Having studied at BLCU, I have the chance not only to interact with international students from all over the world but     3     (make) friends with local Chinese students.

Through various     4     (activity), I was able to develop many friendships with Chinese students. It was through these friendships     5     I had the opportunity to better understand what the university life of an     6     (averagely) Chinese student was like. Because many Chinese friends came from different areas around the country, I was able to gain a     7     (good) understanding of China than before.

Besides the activities, my absolute favorites were the     8     (time) when my close friends from school would gather in dorm room to cook and eat. It may sound like nothing special, but these     9     (be) some of my cherished memories at BLCU.

I sincerely hope that more foreigners in China can take advantage of     10     (they) time to experience the food, the culture, and especially the people.

Exercise is something     1     can help to make you look good, feel good and be     2    (health). Experts suggest that teenagers     3     (spend) at least 30 minutes exercising, five    4     (time) a week. That is easy to do! Walking and riding your bike count, and so do school sports. Often, teenagers give up sports, saying they have no time left after     5     studies. Many teenagers are     6     (surprise) to learn that     7     you exercise, your body produces some chemicals that     8    (make) you feel peaceful and relaxed and increase your ability     9     concentrate when you study. These chemicals can even help you sleep better     10     night.

One day, Nick invited his friends to supper. He was cooking some delicious food in the kitchen. Suddenly, he    1    (find)that he had run out of salt. So Nick called to his son, "Go to the village and buy some salt, but pay a fair price for it: neither too much    2    too little. "

His son looked surprised. "I can understand why I shouldn't pay too much, Father, but if I can pay less,     3    not save a bit of money? "

"That would be a very    4    (reason)thing to do in a big city, but it could destroy a small village like ours," Nick said.

Nick's guests,     5    had heard their conversation, asked why they should not buy sale more cheaply if they could. Nick replied, "The only reason a man would sell sale    6    a lower price would be because he was desperate for money. And anyone who took advantage of that situation would be showing a lack of respect    7    the sweat and struggle of the man who worked very hard to produce it."

"But such a small thing couldn't    8    (possible)destroy a village."

"In the beginning, there was only    9    very small amount of unfairness in the world, but everyone added a little, always    10    (think)that it was only small and not very important, and look where we have ended up today. "