1 . Peter walked home from school. Salty tears ran down his cheeks. He didn’t know what to do. Grandma saw him and asked why. Peter replied, “I have to give a(n)________ about a family tradition. I know we have lots of beliefs and customs. Can you ________ me of one?”

Grandma smiled and nodded her head. She went to a closet and ________ to reach the top shelf. Pulling out a small box and ________ the dust, she handed it to Peter. Peter opened the box. He ________ a wooden hoop with string woven and twisted around. It was in the shape of a circle, like a spider web. Peter wiped away his ________ and smiled.

“This is a dream catcher,” said Grandma. “Our people have made these for many years. ________are symbols of unity and strength. Hang it over your bed and it will ________ your bad dreams in the web, and your good dreams will fall through the center. Maybe it will give you ________ to do your presentation.”

“Can I take this one to school?” asked Peter. “No,” said Grandma. “This dream catcher is ________ . It means a lot to me.”

Peter felt ________ because he wanted to share it with his class. “We could make you one,” said Grandma. They worked together and ________ a dream catcher. The next morning he told Grandma his plan — to show his class how to make one. “Great! Let’s ________ after your presentation. We will have a ________ party,” said Grandma.

Peter did as he had planned. Peter didn’t feel ________ or scared at all. He felt proud in his culture and felt pride in himself, too.

4 . A committee was__________to limit damage to the Egyptian buildings and prevent the loss of ________ relics. The group asked for_________ from different departments and raised funds _________ the international community. Experts investigated the issue, conducted several tests, and then_________a proposal for _________ the buildings could be_________. Finally, a document was_________, and the work began _________ 1960. The project_________   together governments and environmentalists from around_________ world. Temples and other cultural sites were taken _________piece by piece, _________ then moved and put back together again in a place _______ they were safe from the water. In 1961, German engineers moved the _________ temple. Over the next 20 years, thousands of engineers and workers rescued 22 temples and countless cultural relics. Fifty countries donated nearly $80 million to the project.

5 . People from different cultures sometimes do things that make each other uncomfortable, without meaning to or sometimes without even realizing it. Most Americans ________ never been out of the country and have very little ________ that with foreigners. But they are usually spontaneously to get children to help, friendly and open, and ________ meeting new people, having guests and ________ people together formally (正式地) or informally.

They tend to use first names in most ________ and speak freely about themselves. ________ if your American hosts do something that makes you ________ , try to let them know how you feel. Most people will ________ your honesty and try not to make you uncomfortable again. And you’ll learn something about another culture!

Many travelers find it ________ to meet people in the U.S. than in other countries. They may just ________ and introduce themselves or even invite you over before they really know you. Sometimes Americans are said to be ________ friendly. Perhaps it seems so, but they are probably just ________ a good time. Just like anywhere else, it takes ________ to become real friends with people in the U.S. If and when you stay with American friends, they will probably enjoy ________ you to their friends and family, and if they seem eager to know you, it is probably ________ they are. Relax and enjoy it!

6 . Wu Ming, a young German born after 1995, is a big fan of Chinese culture. As he thought some diseases can’t be treated _______ with Western medicine, he decided to _______traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). In 2015, Wu came to Henan province, where a strong TCM culture can be _______. After a year of learning, he _______ the language barrier and started to learn Chinese medicine. Wu always _______ some Chinese herbal medicine by himself to know their flavours and effects, just like Shen Nong, a character in Chinese legend. In Wu’s opinion, TCM is one of the best-preserved _______ of Chinese culture.

Studying TCM also _______ Wu’s mind and lifestyle. He used to be _______ to electronic devices, playing video games every night. Instead of being trapped in the fast-paced but unhealthy daily _______, he now lives a(n) ________ and peaceful life, practicing good habits like drinking tea and reading.

Wu ________ what he has learned to help his family. He always provides his family members with some advice about staying fit after ________ their skin or tongues online. Over time, his family gradually began to understand his ________ for TCM.

Wu thinks there’s no big difference between China and Western countries. “________ comes from being out of touch”, said Wu. He plans to run a traditional Chinese clinic in Germany, which could serve as a(n) ________ between the two countries and publicize TCM and its culture.

7 . It is said that a new culture can always keep your eyes and your mind open. Now I am studying in Russia as _______ exchange student. I learn about it from my own experience.

One of _______ differences is about people’s way of life. One day, a Russian friend invited me to a well-known restaurant in Moscow. I_______forward to trying local food. After arriving there, I found nothing on the table but some small plates. To my greater surprise, on the plates there_______only a few slices of tomatoes, nuts, and several pieces of onions_______the dishes were simple, we drank a lot and I felt the passion (热情) from the bottom of his heart. In China, when we invite friends or relatives, we always provide_______with a big dinner with all kinds of dishes. We like to prepare_______we can to show our friendliness.

_______Russian custom also surprises me greatly. As we know, it is_______cold in winter there that it takes a lot of courage (勇气) to just go outside. However, when winter comes, Russians enjoy ________They even take their kids outside to swim. Like their parents, Russian kids rub(擦) their bodies________snow before jumping into the water. The water is freezing cold, but they all play________ in it! Sometimes they invite us to join them, however, we have to say no, because it is really difficult for us________ it just like them!

I________a lot from the exchange visit and it’s been educational in many ways.________ interesting the visit is!

8 . We call the Chinese New Year the Spring Festival. There is a name ______ each Chinese year. We may call it the year of the ______ , the year of the monkey or the year of the pig. And this year is the year of the sheep.

Before New Year's Day, people are ______ shopping and ______ their houses. On New Year's Eve, there is a big family dinner. After dinner, all the family stay up late to ______ the New Year. On the ______ day of the New Year, people ______ their new clothes and go to visit friends. They say “ ______ ” and some other greetings to each other. People ______ have a good time ______ the festival.