Tibet, which is famous for its special culture and food, lies in the southwest of China. It is home to about 3.2 million Tibetans, making it one of the country’s     1     (large) minorities (少数民族). In recent years, Tibet     2     (gain) recognition and appreciation across the globe. With some of the world’s tallest mountains, Tibet attracts many people     3     want to climb Mount Everest.

When it comes to traveling to Tibet, you should know     4     best time to travel there is from April to October every year. If you plan to visit Tibet, it is important     5     (bring) enough clothes. Moreover, besides credit cards,     6     is necessary to bring some cash. To discover more about the cultural traditions of Tibet, it is     7     (high) advised to have a traditional Tibetan meal.     8     (visit) can buy some statue crafts in markets and shops.

A trip to Tibet can offer a unique travel experience, filled     9     rich cultural traditions and beautiful natural scenery. It will also offer us a chance to find out that     10     (recognize) and keeping our differences is important.

If you're in a hurricane-hit area and plan on riding it out, proper     1    （prepare) is the key. And there is one thing you should have around at all times : a plastic water bottle. Why? When the weather     2    (take) a turn for the worse, a water bottle is one of the most useful things     3    you have in your might even save your life.Severe flooding caused by   hurricane can make the local drinking water dirty with some     4    (danger) substances.     5    (avoid) a serious illness, it’s best to store plenty of bottled water to drink safely.

That's pretty obvious, of course. But keep those empty plastic     6    (bottle) around after you drink, too, because, they have lots of uncommon uses. For example,     7     empty water bottle can turn into water filter( 滤水器) if you need to drink from the tap. If your lights go     8     , don't try the old fashioned way with candles; you can rely on your handy plastic water bottles once again.

Simply tape a small flashlight to the bottom of a bottle, and     9    (it) plastic (and the water inside) will amplify the glow.（增强光亮）Then the little light can     10    (use) to light up a room or send signals to rescue personnel.