I     1     (celebrate) my 18^th birthday just before I went to university. I expected to feel instantly different, as if I had closed the door on my childhood and stepped into a whole new adult world.     2     it wasn’t like that. When I woke up the next day, there were still rules to obey and lessons     3     (attend). In fact, the change has been more subtle andgradual than I imagined. Instead of being the selfish teenager I used to be, I have begun to feel more aware of other people and to develop a stronger sense of social     4     (responsible). To give an example, I will be signing an organ donation     5     (agree) this time tomorrow. This was a big decision for me and I made it     6     asking my parents (although I knew they would approve).     7     (turn) 18 also changed the way     8     society viewed me. I was really     9     (surprise) when a bank contracted me with a credit card offer. Of course, I would like to have more freedom with money and no doubt I will be getting a credit card at some point, but I currently don’t have a steady income, sogetting a credit card might tempt me to spend more money     10     I have!

Longji Rice Terraces     1     (build) by the local Zhuang and Yao people, to     2     Guangxi is home. These terraces cover tall mountains, often     3     the bottom to the very top. They are     4     (clever) designed, with hundreds of waterways that connect with each other. They also provide a perfect environment for birds and fish, some of     5     feed on insects that can harm the rice crops.

    6     modern technology could help produce more crops, these terraces still mean a lot to the local people. This knowledge is passed down through     7     (family),     8     means that new generations continue to use ancient methods of agriculture     9     (maintain) the terraces. Today, the Longji Rice Terraces attract thousands of visitors who come to admire this great wonder     10     (create) by people and nature working together.

As you can see, many Chinese families drink tea after dinner or serve tea when greeting     1     (visitor). This is not only a     2    (health) habit but also shows rich culture and history. Chinese people can chat with a friend for a whole afternoon over a pot of good tea. In China, tea can be commonly seen as     3     sign of respect to the older generation. In the Chinese traditional wedding ceremony,     4     (express) their gratitude, both the bride and bridegroom kneel in front of their parents and serve them tea. People also make a serious     5     (apologize) to others by presenting tea. These various tea customs make up the rich Chinese tea culture.

As for     6     (it) history, tea, originating from China, is consumed around the world now. About 2,000 years ago, tea     7     (introduce) in Chinese texts as a healthy drink that made people live longer. Additionally, both green and black tea are said to be useful to prevent cancer, heart disease, and many other deadly diseases. The only thing     8     needs paying attention to is that tea should not be drunk along     9     meals.

Today, tea is gaining popularity around the world. In Japan, a tea ceremony is often held while people are     10     (drink) tea together. The ceremony, usually hosted in a teahouse, dates from the 16th century.