Washington DC is the nation’s capital, and the chance to move there     1     （be）something many Americans look forward to. As a city of rich culture and history, it is an     2     （extreme）exciting place to live in. It is also a perfect destination for a weekend vacation, especially if you love outdoor     3     （activity）, such as jogging and mountain climbing, due to simple weather patterns.

As we     4     （point）out already, there are a number of things     5     （see）in Washington. Whenever you have some free time, there are enough places     6     you can enjoy yourself. From beautiful parks to comfortable environments, museums, cultural shows and lots     7     attractions, there is something for everyone here. Couples love walking along the     8     （variety）streets, thanks to the many romantic spots and things to do here. Moreover, safety is never an issue.

DC has one of     9     safest and cleanest transportation systems in the country. This means that you can choose to use the public means in the District when you do not feel like     10     （drive）around. You can take the subway to whatever destination and still feel safe along with your pet.

It’s a touching Christmas story, but not in the     1     (tradition) way. It’s about a seriously ill 5-year-old boy     2     died in Santa’s arms in Knoxville, Tennessee, in the United States.

Eric Schmitt-Matzen, 60, a part-time Santa, received a call     3     a nurse at a hospital several weeks ago, saying a dying 5-year-old boy wanted to see Santa Claus. Schmitt-Matzen dressed and rushed to the hospital. Walking into the boy’s room, he asked people     4     (leave) if they couldn’t hold back their     5     (tear). He picked up the boy and held him in his arms.

“They say I’m going to die,” the boy told him     6     (sad). “What can I tell them when I get to where I’m going?”

Schmitt-Matzen said, “When you get there, you tell them you’re Santa’s Number One elf (小精灵), and they     7     (let) you in.”

The boy asked, “They will?” Then he sat up and gave Schmitt-Matzen a big hug and asked one more question: “Santa, can you help me?” Schmitt-Matzen wrapped his arms around the boy. Before Schmitt-Matzen could say anything, the boy died right there. Santa let the boy stay, hugging and       8    (hold ) onto him.

Schmitt-Matzen was     9     sad that he wanted to cry.

The story was printed, and people were     10     (move) when they read it.

More and more people in China nowadays prefer homestays rather than traditional hotels. Encouraged by her great experience of homestays in France, Maggita, 30, considered short-term hire (短期租用)     1       her first choice in her future trips. She later went back to her hometown Shanghai and ran a “shared     2     (accommodate)” business.

The short-term hire idea has been a win-win business model. For     3     (traveler), they can rent a special room at a reasonable price and also enjoy a firsthand experience of the local culture, compared with     4    (tradition) hotels. For owners, they can gain much with daily rental. Recently Maggita     5    (quit) her last job in an IT company and become a host of some 20 homestays, which enables     6    (she) to earn a monthly income of around 40,000 — 50,000 yuan.

In recent years, China has seen many homestay booking websites such as Xiaozhu and Tujia. Chen Chi, the founder and CEO of Xiaozhu, said the model is to share rooms or apartments that are not in use with people     7     need them. Instead of the traditional view that Chinese people feel uncomfortable living with strangers, Chen Chi found that a large number of travelers got along well     8     house owners.

However, experts have pointed out a series of problems     9    (bring) about by the fashion. Experts suggest that the online websites should closely work together with communities and local police stations     10     (improve) the services.

Music is everywhere nowadays. Music plays     1     important part in daily life and there are different types of music in the world, such as Blues, Black music, Rock & Roll, Dance music of Punks, Disco, Jazz, Classical music, Rap, Pop-music and so on.

Music is of great use in many fields. It     2     (use) in some special places     3     people are always attracted by the sweet-sounding music such as advertising, radios, TV, films and the supermarkets. So, you can see that it helps the companies make some money.

Why do so many people like     4     (enjoy) music?     5     my opinion, usually we prefer expressing through music, so we can share many feelings with other people. When we are tired after work or when we are nervous, listening to music makes us feel more relaxed and     6    (good). Listening to music     7     (help) us face the difficulties we meet in     8     (we) life and makes us forget some problems. In addition, we can learn more about the cultures of different     9     (country) and then learn about the world better. Music makes our life so     10    (color).

Nowadays, it is common that more and more high school students open their own micro blogs (微博) on the Internet. For one thing, it can provide a colorful platform to show their talent. For another，it is a useful way to release their pressure. And all these make it popular with high school students.    1    many parents and teachers hold a different view. They think that managing one's micro blog will take a lot of time and energy,    2    should be used to study.

In my view, I am     3     (great) in favor of this activity. Today the Internet is playing     4    important role in our life. Therefore as high school students of the Information Age, we need to learn to make use of this     5     (value) tool to communicate. What's more, opening and organizing micro blogs need various     6     (ability) such as writing, designing, being skillful at computer and so on. Only if we master those abilities can we make a successful micro blog.    7    a result, we improve ourselves while     8     (organize) our micro blogs. In fact, micro blog     9     (oneself) is of little harm. It is your attitude towards it     10    matters. We should take the advantages and avoid some bad effects.

This summer has been full of unforgettable moments. Among     1    (they), Su Bingtian, a 31-year-old runner, set     2     new Asian record of 9.83 seconds at the Tokyo Olympics semifinals (半决赛) on Aug 1st. Although he finished sixth in the final with a time of 9.98 seconds, he still made a history. “    3    (actual), I’m very happy to run under 10 seconds twice in such a short time”, Su said after the race. “Making it into the finals, I have already given all I have.”

Known     4     “Chinese flying man”, Su has been working hard     5    (achieve) his dream. In 2015, Su became the first Chinese to run 100m in less than 10 seconds. After that, Su competed in many international events and won a number of medals. Sadly, at the same time, he suffered greatly from his injury and his     6    (determine) to go on running was tested. He even     7    ( plan) to leave the field in 2017,     8     the wish to run in the 100m final in the Olympics brought him back on the field.

Now in his third Olympics, his     9    (amaze )performance has excited people both at home and abroad. Su Bingtian is really a living legend     10     success will surely encourage more young players in their sporting career (事业).

The Machu Picchu tour is a four-day walking tour,    1    will take you on amazing paths through the Andes Mountains on the way to the city of Machu Picchu. After reaching your destination, you can explore this ancient city and you will be amazed by    2    (it) dry stone method of building.

At Cusco,    3    capital of the inca empire in the past, you will experience the unique Spanish and local Indian culture, including    4    (visit) the museums, admiring the architecture, enjoying the excellent local food and shopping at the local markets.