Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean, the second-largest island of the British Isles. Its beautiful countryside has always had a great influence     1     its people and traditions. The country has a long history of     2     (produce) great writers and poets.Its beautiful countryside     3     (excite) and inspires all, offering something for each of the    4    (sense). The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald Isle” and its many green counties is    5     true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills     6    (dot) with sheep and cattle.And down by the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast. On a quiet morning in the mountains, feel the sun on your skin,     7     breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song. With all this beauty, it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music, dancing, and dining.     8     (have) a chance of experiencing this, stop by a village pub and relax with a glass of wine or a local beer. Better yet, enjoy a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew.     9     you’re lucky, you might be able to enjoy some traditional music and dancing, too. And if you introduce yourself to a     10    (friend) face, you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs first-hand.

Are you facing a situation that looks impossible to fix?

In 1969, the pollution was terrible along the Cuyahoga River near Cleveland, Ohio. It was unimaginable that it could ever be cleaned up. The river was so    1    (pollute) that it actually caught fire and burned. Now years later, this river is one of the most outstanding    2    (example) of environmental cleanup.

But the river wasn’t changed in a few days     3     even a few months. It took years of work     4    (reduce) the industrial pollution and clean the water. Finally, that hard work     5    (pay) off and now the water in the river is cleaner than ever.

Maybe you are faced     6     an impossible situation. Maybe you have a habit     7     is driving your family crazy. Possibly you drink too much or don’t know how to control your credit card use. When you face such an     8    (likely) situation, don’t you want a quick fix and something to change immediately?

While there are     9    (amazing) interesting stories of instant transformation, for most of us the changes are gradual and require a lot of effort and work, like cleaning up a polluted river. Just have    10    (patient).

An ocean park in Qingdao, Shandong Province, announced on Wednesday that it had artificially bred (繁殖) seven loggerhead sea turtles. The seven young turtles, each    1     (weigh) around 25 grams, were bred at Qingdao Haichang Polar Ocean Park. The successful reproduction represents a breakthrough in the park's breeding of marine animals.

The loggerhead is a species of    2    (ocean) turtles. Nine distinct population    3     (branch) were covered by the Endangered Species Act of 1973 in the United States. Authorities from China said it was the first time in China that loggerhead sea turtles    4     (be) artificially bred. A female adult loggerhead    5     (long) than 100 cm had come of age to lay her first eggs. These eggs    6     (attend) to cautiously at the appropriate temperature and environment in    7    hope of a successful result.

Currently, the seven young turtles are being    8     (careful) fed bits of jellyfish and shrimp to keep them healthy and growing. Six turtles are    9    good health and can eat. Qingdao's dedication and commitment to preserving endangered marine animals is significant,    10    will certainly be a starting point for future marine breeding.

Without the usual smoggy days, local     1    (resident) have been happy with the air quality since the heating season started. They open the window to air their homes. In social media, pictures of blue skies and white clouds     2    (frequent) appear,     3    (show) people's excitement with the clear days.

In Shanxi,     4     major coal production province, burning coarse coal(粗煤)for heating used to be a main source of air     5     (pollute). The government has been striving to change all this. It has launched a campaign to replace coarse coal     6     clean fuels for heating since 2017.

More than 38 percent of the heating companies- in Shanxi had applied advanced equipment with higher efficiency and     7    (low) emissions (排放)by the end of 2019,     8     (compare) with 25.5 percent at the end of20l7. It     9     (estimate) that the number can reach 50 percent by the end of this year,     10     is the goal of the government.

An Italian town will pay people hundreds of euros(欧元) per year if they cycle to work instead of    1    (drive) their cars. The government will pay    2    (cycle)25 cents per kilometre, up to a monthly limit of 50 euros. That means commuters(通勤者)who switch to two wheels could pocket up to 600 euros in a year. It is said to be the first such plan in Italy.

Fifty workers will be included in a 12-month trial, which will use a smart phone app to record the    3    (distant) travelled each day. The plan is being supported from fines    4    (collect) from traffic tickets in the town,    5    by law have to be spent on road safety.

The plan will encourage citizens    6    (make)sure the area becomes more liveable. It will     7    (natural )mean less traffic on the streets and more health benefits. A bicycle organization which helped to develop the idea, says it hopes that other towns will now follow the lead.

A similar plan    8    (introduce)in France in 2014, with mixed results. A six-month trial found that paying people to cycle to work did increase the numbers doing so, but the    9    (major) had been using public transport, rather than private vehicles.    10    those making the move from cars to bicycles, most had already been carpooling (拼车). Private cars remained crowded in the Streets

Wuzhen is a typical ancient town in southern China.     1     (lie) in the northern part of Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province, it can be easily accessed (到达) through a number of expressways. On a recent business trip to Shanghai, a local friend     2     (invite) me to Wuzhen.

It was 9: 00 am when we arrived there. With its houses made     3     black bricks and gray tiles (瓦) against the white walls, the small town is like a     4     (tradition) Chinese ink and wash painting. Wandering along the riverside, you will be     5     (deep) impressed by the great view and slow lifestyle. At lunchtime, I     6     (treat) to the steamed white fish, a well-known dish served at most     7     (restaurant) in Wuzhen. It tasted so good. But I think it is the mix of culture and food that makes it so outstanding. After lunch, we continued our walk, enjoying the sights and learning about its history, a history     8     is full of good stories and unique characters.

It's really fortunate for anybody     9     (explore) such a beautiful place. We hope there will be     10     second chance to visit this wonderful town!