Written Chinese has also    1     which China’s present is connected with its past. People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient Times.    2     the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form,    3    , which has become an important part of Chinese culture. Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. As China plays a greater role    4    , an increasing number of international students are beginning, to appreciate China’s culture and history    5    .

The air is thin and we have to rest several times on the short hike from camp. To our left, snow-covered mountains    6    that seem almost close enough to touch. On the plain in front of us, we can just    7    a herd of graceful animals. This is why we’re here-- to observe Tibetan antelopes.

In the evening, I drink a cup of tea and watch the stars. I think about the antelopes and what Zhaxi told me.    8     to protect wildlife, but if we really want to save the planet, we must change our way of life. Only when we learn to exist    9    with nature can we    10    to wildlife and to our planet.

During a typhoon, you should do your best to     1    . It is also important that you stay inside. If you have to go outside, always exit using the stairs. When you are out,     2    trees, large signs and light poles. Remember to     3    what is going on. Pay attention to news updates to confirm whether the danger is gone. These tips will help keep you safe and sound     4    a typhoon.

Pupils lives spared during Falmont earthquake

*On 17 March, 476 students and 36 teachers at Falmont Primary School escaped an earthquake.   

*Only 5 students suffered slight injuries.   

*The current figures of 7 killed and over     1     injured in the disaster area at large.

*Reactions of students were quick and correct.   

*Moved under their    2    , head first, and    3     the legs of the desks; remained     4     and waited calmly and quietly.   

* Alice Brown opened the     5    

*She     6     to her students to exit the classroom.   

*The whole class went down the     7     and rushed to the playground.   

*A roll call.   

*They practise earthquake safety

    8     twice a year

A 10-year-old girl, Sabrina Andron, helped around 100 people escape danger with her knowledge of     9    

a. Sabrina Andron noticed something odd:   

*The water was not calm and it wasn’t going in and then out

*These were signs of an approaching tsunami

b. Sabrina was but she soon kept her head.   She warned her parents of the danger, but her parents didn’t believe   

c. At last, the officer realized the coming danger and     10     of people

In the 1400s and 1500s, Peru was the centre of the powerful ancient Inca Empire. The Inca emperor lived in the     1     Machu Picchu. Spain took control of Peru in the 16th century and ruled until 1821. It is for this reason that Spanish is the main     2     of Peru.

Michael Jordan, known as “Air Jordan”, changed basketball with his graceful moves and jumps. His skills were impressive, but the     3     that he showed made him unique.

Tangshan started to revive itself and     4    . With strong support from the government and the     5     of the city’s people, a new Tangshan was built upon the earthquake ruins.

The most     1     earthquake in the past 40 years caused a tsunami that     2    into coastlines across Asia yesterday，killing more than 6,500 people in Indonesia, India, Thailand, Malaysia, and at least four other countries. Fishermen, tourists, hotels, homes, and cars were     3     away by huge     4     caused by the strong earthquake that reached a magnitude of 9.0. The undersea quake     5     around 7:00 a.m., Sunday off the coast of Indonesia’s Sumatra Island. In that area alone, at least, 1,870 people were killed.