1 . For those who travel to China, the scenic spots and ancient civilization are     1     (attract) things, and so is Chinese food and drink. Like music, dance and painting, eating is also an art in China and Chinese cuisine     2     (list) as one of the top in the field of world cuisines.

Nobody could tell exactly how many restaurants a specific city has, let alone the roadside eateries (饭馆)     3     (distribute) in streets and back lanes. Wherever you would like to eat, in the restaurants     4    the roadside eateries, make sure that the restaurant is clean and the food has been     5     (fresh) prepared and is hot.

Chinese regard eating as an art,     6    is a comprehensive combination of sight, smell, touch, taste and even sound. Chinese cuisine is an important branch from the Chinese culture and the core is taste while the purpose is     7     (preserve) health.

It is a perfect combination of color, shape,     8     (appear )and flavor. Delicious and nutritious food has been regarded the basics of ordinary life.

Chinese cuisine has a long history and is famous worldwide     9    its rich tastes and delightful colors. The difference in local climate, history and eating customs in each region has produced local dishes and snacks with their own     10     (characteristic).

2 . Most American businesses are open five days a week. American school children attend school five days a week as well. American families     1     (usual) have a two-day weekend. The weekend is Saturday     2     Sunday.

Over the weekend, people spend their time     3     (do) various things. Many families enjoy weekend together. They may go shopping, go for a drive, or visit friends. They may also send     4     (invite) to friends and have a party at home. Weekends are also good chances to take trips,     5     are usually short ones. They will go to the nearby mountains, parks, lakes or other     6     (interest）places to relax them. Some even go camping and picnicking there.

Many families participate     7     sports during the weekend. Running, biking, playing volleyball and swimming are popular in the summer. Skiing and skating are the favorite winter     8     (sport).

Weekends are also a time for American families     9     (work) on something in their yards or on their houses. Many families plant flowers and have vegetable gardens. So weekends     10     (use) to paint or repair their houses. For most Americans, weekends are very busy.

3 . 你校英文报开展“旅游的利弊”专栏，请你根据下列提示，写一箱短文，谈谈你对旅游的看法。
内容提示：
1.放松自己；
2.开阔视野；
3.结交朋友；
4.劳累和费钱。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

When talking about travel, we may immediately think of its advantages.

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