Festivals and celebrations of all kinds have been held everywhere since ancient times. Most ancient festivals would celebrate the end of cold weather, planting in spring and     1     in autumn. Sometimes celebrations would be held after     2     had caught animals. At that time people would     3     if food was difficult to find,     4     during the cold winter months. Today's festivals have many     5    , some religious, some seasonal, and some for special people or events．

The most     6     and important festivals are the ones     7     look forward to the end of winter and to the coming of spring.     8     the Spring Festival in China, people eat dumplings, fish and meat and may give children lucky money in red paper. There are dragon dances and carnivals, and families celebrate the Lunar New Year together. Some Western countries have very exciting carnivals,     9     take place forty days before Easter, usually in February. These carnivals might include parades, dancing in the streets day and     10    , loud music and colourful     11     of all kinds. Easter is an important religious and social festival for Christians around the world. It celebrates the     12     of Jesus from the dead and the coming of spring and new life. Japan’s Cherry Blossom Festival happens a little later. The country, covered with cherry tree flowers, looks     13     though it is covered with pink snow.

People love to get together to eat, drink and have fun     14     each other. Festivals let us enjoy life, be proud of our     15     and forget our work for a little while.

As the neighbors complained of the noise, my husband spent weeks training him press his paw on the latch to let himself in.     1    . However, when I was going out shopping last week, I noticed him in the garden near the gate. This time he was barking     2    . Since then, he has developed another bad habit. As soon as he opens the gate from the outside, he comes into the garden and waits until the gate shuts. Then he sits and barks until someone lets him out. After this he immediately     3    . Yesterday my husband removed the gate and Rex got so annoyed we have not seen him since.

As a senior high school student, you must make     1     to improve your communication and problem-solving skills. Last but not least, always look on the bright side and never lose hope, even in difficult situations. In time you will find yourself     2     into a well-rounded individual.

I was so angry that I avoided her during school all day, and I still don’t feel like     1     to any of her online messages. The     2     of this situation is killing me, and I’m at a loss what to do next.

You enter a strange middle ground-no longer a small child but not quite an adult. You have both a new desire for     1     and a     2     need for your parent’s love and support. You feel ready to be ready to be more     3     and make decisions on your own.

The bodies of people who had died in Pompei let impressions     1    . As you walk, you will pass people     2     in their last hours of life. One person, sitting alone, looks like he is praying Another man, lying on his side, as if he is trying to get up.     3     for these once living statues.

In a way, Pompeii is like a “time capsule”     1     . Before the eruption occurred,     2     with temples, markets, restaurants, and theatres. Now as you walk along the streets of the city, time rewinds. You can admire the ancient architecture, statues, decorated walls and     3     However, much more than buildings and objects, it is the forms of the people who were caught in the disaster that have     4    .

I     1     understand how you feel. I also had a friend whom I trusted a lot. When I found out that I was     2     by him, I was really hurt and let go of our friendships. I know you value your friendship and want your friend to value it     3     .