Just like spoken language, body language v    1     from culture to culture. The c    2     thing is using body language in a way that is a    3     to the culture you are in. For example, making eye contact — looking into someone’s eyes — in some countries is a way to display interest. In other countries, by c    4    , eye contact is not always approved of. For example, in many Middle Eastern countries, men and women are not socially permitted to make eye contact. In Japan, it may demonstrate r    5     to look down when talking to an older person.

The gesture for “OK” has different meanings in different c    6    . In Japan, someone who w    7     another person employing the gesture might think it means money. In France, a person encountering an i    8     gesture may interpret it as meaning zero. H    9    , you should avoid making this gesture in Brazil and Germany, as it is not considered p    10    .

The term Xuan paper first appeared in On Famous Paintings through the Ages,     1     book written by Tang Dynasty artist Zhang Yanyuan, in     2     he described Xuan paper as an ideal carrier for calligraphy and painting. Handma de Xuan paper from Jingxian county, East China’s Anhui province, was listed as a tribute(贡品) to the royal court for its best quality during the period.

    3    (make) Xuan paper is     4    (extreme) strict. Sandalwood bark, a plant native to southern China, goes through 108     5    (procedure) together with rice straw over the course of three years before it can transform into fine Xuan paper. The entire procedure is so complicated that even the most skilled man can only learn     6    (master) limited number of steps.

Xuan paper has accompanied(陪伴) the Chinese artists     7     thousands of years. Unlike other forms of paper, it is very resistant to damage     8    (bring) by time. It is this durability(耐用性) that has saved many     9    (value) works from ancient China.

Papermaking     10    (be) a result of wisdom of the ancient Chinese, and Xuan paper is the highest point of papermaking.

4 . Here are four activities in October. Go and get yourself out of your house.

Activity 1: Hope with Every Step 5K Race

It will be held on Saturday, October 7 at Taglienti Field on the Spruce Mountain High School campus. This event is held in honor of Josh Brochu, 13 and his sister Brook Brochu, 10, both of whom have a rare disease that affects children. All the money collected from the event will go to the A-T Childrens’ Project, a non-profit (非盈利的) organization which raises money for medical research and health centers. Visit www. atcp. org for more information.

Activity 2: A Free Movie Supported by Farmington Baptist Church

It will be shown at 7: 00 pm on October 3 at 194 Whittier Road in Farmington. The movie When the Game Stands Tall tells the true story of the De La Salle Spartans High School football team, which set 151-game winning streak (连胜) record. Football coach Bob Ladouceur’s belief always was, “We don’t expect you to play perfectly, but to give a perfect effort.”

Activity 3: Wilton Free Public Library’s Birthday Party

The library is turning 100 years old! All are welcome to attend the party celebrating 100 years of the beautiful library building. From 10: 00 am to 1: 00 pm on October 3, families are welcome to come to the library for some food and fun! There will be historical displays, fun book-themed food, face painting, and games and presents for kids. Please come and celebrate!

Activity 4: The Fourth Annual Pumpkin Festival

It will take place on Saturday, October 7. There will be various family activities, including movies, dog shows and children’s gifts.

All events will take place in the Front Street Neighborhood. For more information, please visit the website: farmingtonpumpkin festival. net.

Chinese jump rope, also known as tiaopijin, is a children’s game resembling hopscotch (跳房子). One reason     1     its popularity is the fact that although the moves can be quite     2     (challenge), the game itself is very simple. There’s no need for players     3     (buy) expensive equipment since what they need is only a rope.

The game     4     (begin) in 7th-century China. In the 1960s, children in the West World adopted the game. The game is     5     (typical) played in a group of at least 3 players with a rope about 16 feet in     6     (long) tied into a circle. Two players face each other standing 9 feet apart, and position the rope around     7     (they) ankles so that it is tightly stretched. The third player stands between the two sides of the rope and tries to perform a series of moves without making     8     error or pausing.

There are many jump patterns, most of     9     are accompanied by a song. This is sometimes called the “first level”. The jumper tries to complete the chosen pattern. If the moves     10     (complete) successfully, then the rope is moved farther up and the series is repeated.