A group of researchers and scientists from China and other countries are working together     1    increase knowledge and appreciation of China's ancient     2     heritage by recording and collecting digital     3    of cultural relics from the Mogao Caves. Since the project started,nearly 500,000 high-quality digital photographs     4    .

The Mogao Caves have been playing an important role in different cultures and are part of the history of many countries. By     5     so many digital photos over the Internet, the group hopes to promote wider interest     6     China's ancient history, culture, and traditions. Besides, they also hope to     7     educate people about the significance of safeguarding historic and cultural relics. 

One researcher,     8     is working on the project, expresses his opinion.     9     researcher thinks it is very important for people to appreciate their own cultural heritage as well as the cultural heritage of other countries, which contributes to international     10    and understanding.

An earthquake     1     Tangshan, China on 28 July 1976.Strange things happened before Tangshan Earthquake happened. The well walls had deep cracks. Some     2     gas came out of them. Chickens and even pigs were too nervous     3    .   At 3:42     4     the morning of July 28, 1976, everything began to shake. It seemed     5     the world was coming to an end. Steam burst from holes in the ground and hard hills of rock became rivers of dirt. In less than one minute, the whole city lay in     6    . Two thirds of people were killed or     7    . Everything in the city was destroyed. People were     8     at this and wondered how long the disaster would last.   After the quake,150,000 soldiers were sent to do rescue work. Workers built shelters for    9    . Slowly the city began to breathe again. With strong support from the government and the tireless efforts of the city’s people, a new Tangshan     10     upon the earthquake ruins.

Li Daiyu and her cousin Liu Qian went to Canada to visit their     1     in Halifax on the Atlantic coast. They decided to fly to Vancouver and then take the train. And the thought of crossing the whole country by rail made them excited.

Before setting off, they saw the     2     in Vancouver. Though it was rainy, they were able to take a boat ride out into the bay. The next day, they took a     3     hike in a forest just a short     4     away.

The next morning, the two girls     5     early to take the train to Lake Louise, where they saw massive mountains and forests. The blue water literally took their     6     away with its exceptional beauty. Then they went to Jasper, enjoying the beautiful scenery as well as many different creatures. From Jasper, they took the train to Toronto. One of the train’s first     7     was in Edmonton,     8     has one of the largest shopping malls in North America. From Edmonton, the train     9     southeast across the great Canadian Prairie. They were     10     to see such an open country. All in all, it took them four days to get to the capital of Ontario, Toronto.

My feelings about science have     1     changed. The science teachers at my new school are excellent and     2    . The science     3     are very good with laboratories that have all     4     latest equipment. Our chemistry teacher usually    5     us to public science lectures about four times a term,     6     are always interesting, because the lecturers are famous at     7     area of science. In the last 20 years,       seven Canadian scientists     8     the Nobel Prize. Now     9     I’m becoming more and more interested in is physics and I want to study it at university. But my parents are     10    , as they always thought I would become an English teacher.

China is a big old country,     1     has a history of more than five thousand years. We are proud of     2    culture and part of the culture even influences the world     3    , for example, the thought of Confucius. As Chinese economy develops very fast and plays     4    important role in the world, more and more     5    learn Mandarin (普通话) in Confucius institutions. The Chinese traditional culture can be tested by the time. It unites the whole nation and no matter     6    kind of disaster comes, we will fight together for the country’s future. Today, many young people lose faith in traditional culture and they are crazy     7    the western culture. They follow the western fashion,     8    we are the old style. But some day, they     9    it is wrong     10    traditional culture.

There are various kinds of theme parks around the world.Whichever and whatever you like, there is an incredible theme park appealing    1    you. The theme park you’re     2    most familiar with is Disneyland,     3    will bring you into a magical world and make your childhood dreams come true.

Dollywood,    4    in the southeastern USA, is unique because it shows and     5       America’s traditional southeastern culture. People come from all over America to see skilled workers make wood, glass, and iron objects in the old-fashioned way.     6    on the only steam engine still working in the southeastern United States is     7     special treat.

Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in Zhuhai, China, is one of the leading ocean-themed       8     in the world, where watching the dolphin and sea lion shows is both     9     and fun. If it is ocean entertainment     10     you are looking for, come to Chimelong Ocean Kingdom!

The term “culture shock” describes the emotional upheaval many people experience when they move to a country     1     a different culture from what they are used to. Here is how culture shock can     2    . When you first arrive in a     3     country, you will probably be excited about living in a new place, meeting new people and starting your new course or job. Everything will seem     4     and fascinating. After this initial enthusiasm wears off. all the new experiences may begin to overwhelm you. Things that you found exciting first may now seem strange and a little frightening. Even minor differences such as being unable to buy your usual kind of soap, can     5     to the sense of strangeness. You may experience sudden mood changes and strong reactions, feeling lost, disoriented     6     even irritated and resentful. Above all, you may wish you were back among the     7     people and places at home. All international students or workers     8     experience culture shock in some form—even those coming from countries with very similar lifestyles. So     9     is important to understand that this reaction of “culture shock” is entirely normal and that it will pass. Don't worry too much and try to look at everything different in a     10     way. Take it easy and then you will enjoy the new environment soon.