Thanksgiving is     1     time for tradition and sharing. Even     2     they live far away, family members gather for a     3     at the house of an older relative. All give thanks together for the good things that they have. In this spirit of sharing, civic groups and charitable organizations offer a traditional meal to those in need,     4     the homeless. Turkey, corn, pumpkins and cranberry sauce are symbols which represent the first Thanksgiving. Now all of these symbols are drawn on holiday decorations and greeting cards.

Festivals are an important part of society. They reflect people’s wishes, beliefs, faiths and    1    . They are    2     allow us to relax and enjoy life, and forget about our work for a little while. They help us understand where we came from, who we are, and     3    . And if you study festivals carefully, you may be surprised to find that     4     actually have a lot in common after all.

First of all, there’s the golden rule of the Internet: If you see or read something that makes you feel uncomfortable,     1     immediately. Don’t     2     or click on anything. Second,     3    . Don’t     4     your address or phone number. Someone might use the information to steal your identity. Identity theft is a common and serious problem. Third, be polite. Being online is no excuse for being rude, and you don’t want to     5     for a troll or cyberbully.

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     6    . The capital city London is a great place to start, as it is an     7     that has a history dating     8     back to Roman times. There are countless historic sites to explore, and lots of museums with ancient relics from all over the UK. The UK is     9     of history and modern culture, with both new and old traditions. If you     10    , you will be surprised to find that you can see both its past and its present.

In Britain and the USA, the managing directors     1     presidents of big companies are often     2     of being ‘fat cats’, i.e. bosses     3     salaries are often twenty-five times more than the company’s     4     worker. When times are hard and workers are     5     off, they receive very little. Departing directors, on the other hand, get big golden    6    .     7     contrast, in Japan the ratio between the     8     and lowest paid is normally a more modest seven or eight to one. In     9    , large Japanese companies have the     10    of taking care of all their employees, and the concept of a ‘job for life’ is still, by and large, true.