Festivals     1     (庆祝) all around the world. They have     2    (广泛的起源), such as the seasons of the year, religions,     3     (著名人物), and important events. Every festival has its     4     (不同的习俗) and unique charms. However,     5     (不论怎么不同) they may seem, all over the world, the spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace is common in all festivals.

A virtual choir helps     1     Many people do not have close friends or contacts who have the same interest in music. Many others do not have the chance to join a local choir. A virtual choir enables them to add their voices to     2     and become part of the global community. It has proved to be     3     the lives of many people.

When I listened to music, it made my spirits fly like a kite in the wind. Music gave me strength and     4    . It was the rock I     5     to become strong and to get through those hard times.

Festivals are celebrated all around the world. They have     6    , such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous figures, and important events. Every festival has its     7     .

And if you study festivals carefully, you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually     8     after all.

Naadam means “games” in Mongolian, and     9     three events: horse racing, wrestling, and archery, which are all so exciting to watch!

After singing some songs, the competitors danced onto the green field, waving their arms in the air     10     I was quite moved by their show of strength and grace.