1 . Four astronauts headed to the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday where they will oversee the arrivals of two new rocketships during their half- year stay.

SpaceX’s Falcon rocket was launched from Kennedy Space Center, carrying NASA’s Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt and Jeanette Epps and Russia’s Alexander Grebenkin. The astronauts should reach the orbiting lab on Tuesday. They will replace a crew from the US, Denmark, Japan and Russia, who have been there since August.

“When are you getting here already?” space station commander Andreas Mogensen asked via Twitter, after three days of delay due to high wind. SpaceX Launch Control termed it “fashionably late”. There was almost another postponement Sunday night. A small leak in the seal of the SpaceX capsule’s hatch caused a last- minute flurry (忙乱) of reviews, but it was thought safe for the whole mission.

The new crew’s six- month stay includes the arrival of two rocketships ordered by NASA．Boeing’s new Starliner capsule with test pilots is due in late April. A month or two later, Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser, a mini shuttle, should arrive. It is for delivering supplies to the station, but not passengers yet.

Epps, who is from New York, is the second Black woman assigned to a long station mission. She said before the flight that she was especially proud to be a role model for girls, especially for Black girls, demonstrating that spaceflight “is an option for them, and that this is not just for other people”.

Also new to space are Dominick, a Navy pilot, and Grebenkin, a former Russian military officer. Barratt, a doctor on his third mission, is the oldest full- time astronaut to fly in space. He turns 65 in April. As for his age, he said before the flight, “As long as we stay healthy and fit and engaged, we’re good to fly.”

2 . The Best Bakeries in Paris

Winner of the 2010 prize for Best Baguette in Paris, this famous bakery located in the heart of Montmartre is run by Michel Galloyer. The decoration is appealing, with the breads and cakes strikingly presented. The almond (杏仁) bread is amazing, and the chocolate pies are second- to- none. Breads are reasonably priced, while the chocolate pies are slightly above average, but in this instance, worth the extra cents.

Established by Pierre Poilane in 1932, this bakery has stood the test of time. Son Lionel continues to bake bread in the original wood- fired oven. Sourdough bread baked from stone- ground flour is a specialty here, as are delicate butter cookies. The unique online ordering system offers potential original gifts, or the chance to keep up your bread habit if your trip to Paris is temporary.

Three generations of Kaysers have established a number of bakeries across Paris, where they sell their unique variety of bread, comprising a mix of milk, hazelnuts and honey. The multigrain loaf has a notably light and fluffy (松软的) texture and makes for a perfect breakfast treat. Ready- made sandwiches and salads are a lunchtime feature at this Latin Quarter bakery.

Au 140 counts a list of awards to its name. The official supplier to the presidential palace in2001, its baguette was named the best in Paris that same year. Talented baker Pierre Demoney also earned the bakery second prize in Paris’ croissant competition. Au 140 features a large selection of organic breads to choose from, which are worth the detour (绕路).

An exhibition titled “Learn from the Past and Know the Future: China’s Archaeological (考古学的) Achievements in the New Era” is taking place at the National Museum of China. Nearly 400 of the most recently     1     (unearth) cultural relics from the collections of 43 museums and archaeological institutions are     2     (current) on display.

The exhibits cover a wide range of periods     3     include a variety of fields. The exhibition vividly describes the history of human origins, the     4     (form) of Chinese civilization and its development within the boundaries of China. One striking part of the exhibition is the hand axes (斧),     5     are fundamental tools that were created and used by early humans. They are characterized by both their aesthetic (美学的) and practical     6     (function). Bronzeware is another eye-catching part of the exhibition. A bronze box     7     Yuncheng, Shanxi Province that     8     (date) back to the Spring and Autumn period is famous for its elegant design. And a string-patterned stove vividly reflects the significant role that the Silk Road played in     9     (connect) China with the world.

It is also worth noting that the design of the exhibition hall was inspired by the unique spatial (空间的) structures of the archaeological sites, offering audiences the chance     10     (understand) the relationship between archaeological work and its outcomes better.

4 . Going to school on a special day like “Pajama (睡衣) Day” is usually a happy event. But on that morning, the bus driver Larry Farrish noticed that something was very _______ about one of his _______. Levi who always flashes a big smile in the morning seemed very _______.

Actually, he was crying. When Farrish asked Levi what was wrong, Levi told him that he didn’t have the _______ for the special day.

“ It _______ me so bad,” Farrish said. “That just wasn’t my Levi, and I wanted him to have a good day.” Farrish decided that he had to _______ this. He went to Family Dollar, _______ a few pairs of pajamas and _______ to the elementary school.

Farrish began driving a school bus seven years ago. He _______ the position to be able to have weekends and summers off. But it ________ turned into a passion.

Farrish loves ________ to the kids on his route. “They become my kids after they ________ their parents,” Farrish said. “I make sure they get to and from school safe and sound, but I also try to bring some ________ to them.”

Since his kind act was posted online, the response has been ________. People went out of their way to contact him. “It feels good knowing the ________ I have had on a child’s life,” Farrish said.

6 . Here’s How to Use Wallpaper

Wallpaper is a powerful design tool that can transform a room. Here are tips to see how it’s done.

The first step is figuring out where you’re going to hang the wallpaper. Keep in mind:     1    . Smaller, darker spaces are the best places to hang wallpaper. Larger rooms with great light and beautiful views are often better left alone.

Once you’ve settled on a room, your decisions aren’t over. Where exactly in that room should you hang the paper? A typical installation involves covering all four walls.     2    .

Measure the walls or ceiling you plan to cover and consider how the width of the roll you’ve chosen will work in the space.

    3    , but if you have a large-scale pattern, try to make sure the center of that pattern is right where you want it. Similarly, try to avoid placing the roll in such a way that you end up having to use thin scraps (小块) of wallpaper in the corners of the room.

    4    . If your wall has many minor imperfections, you may want to use blank wallpaper to help smooth things out. If your wall has lumps and bumps, holes or a thick texture, those problems will be visible on the surface of the paper if you don’t correct them before installation. Popped nail-heads should be hammered flat, and holes should be filled.

With all the decisions made, it’s time to stick the wallpaper up with glue. You may hire a professional installer, but you can hang the wallpaper yourself. Once the wallpaper is hung, don’t be afraid to hang decorative pictures.