The Burning Man Festival is a special activity    1    (found) by the organization “Black Rock City”. The festival first    2    (start) out as a celebration in 1986. The yearly event draws thousands of people from the community, during which people are able to express themselves in grand, joyful ways. For a week, attendees(出席者) will participate in a number of     3    (activity). Each year the festival chooses a different theme. Various events and shows will take place and there also will be plenty of camps for attendees. The Burning Man Festival aims    4    (cheer) the human spirit, deal with social problems and inspire a sense of culture and community.

In the USA, when you pass by someone you know, a nod is acceptable, and you usually shake hands with someone you first meet. But in Latin countries, a firm handshake    1    (consider) rude. In my home country, Mauritius, when people meet, they usually kiss each other    2     the cheeks. This is also common in France,    3     the act is called faire la bise. However, this is not     4    universal rule.

The “Twenty-four Solar terms”is the Chinese     1    （tradition） way of dividing and marking time. It shows the relationship between the universe, seasons, climate and agriculture, which is uniquely created     2    Chinese ancestors. The Twenty-four Solar Terms are important instructions for the agricultural production as well as people’s daily lives. At the initial stage of agricultural development, people began to explore rules of nature and used     3    （they） to guide sowing, harvesting and other agricultural activities. Until now, it     4    （become） an essential tool too.