Seeing these “gardens” is like looking at a universe in a plant pot. The miniature(微型的)branches spread and twist,    1    (demonstrate) the beauty of nature, so as to allow viewers to stop and reflect on the circle of life. The potted landscape of penjing    2    (be) a representative of top-ranking garden art ever since its existence.

Expectedly, the Suzhou-style penjing cultivation technique was listed    3    a nation a-level intangible cultural heritage(非物质文化遗产) in 2011.    4    penjing, Suzhou gardens wouldn’t be as charming as they are today. Once the construction of a garden is completed, its buildings are set, but planting can grow and change, which makes gardens     5    (live).

The history of penjing     6    (date) back to the Tang Dynasty when the great poet Bai Juyi used some stones     7    (create) miniature landscapes in pots. And the Ming Dynasty marked a boom in the economy of Suzhou, the very period    8    turned the city into a major cultural center. Because of that long history, Suzhou-style penjing is often seen as    9    fundamental school of Chinese planting art.

Penjing works are beautiful, but people think that they were owned by the rich. However, only when they are enjoyed by general    10    (consume) can they benefit from being part of people’s wider modern artistic taste.

5 . In today’s digital age when you can get information in a blink of an eye, there is a concern about children developing an appreciation for reading printed books.That’s why communities in Australia have come up with a way to spread a love of books in the younger generations.

Communities have handled this issue by bringing libraries to where the kids are—in the streets.The little libraries consist of weatherproof boxes that are set up outside houses or public spaces and are filled with books.People can take books they haven’t read and donate ones they have to the libraries.

Street Library Australia, a nonprofit, was started by Nick Lowe after he saw a Little Free Library on a trip to the US. After an initial workshop in 2015 to build 30 libraries, the idea mushroomed and now there are 4 ,500 registered street libraries in Australia. “It just grew and grew ,” Lowe said.

The libraries come in all shapes and sizes from innovated doll houses to old kitchen cupboards. They are completely voluntary and anyone can start one. Pamela Zielke who runs a library called Pam’s Pantry gives out toys and craft (工艺) supplies along with books. As an early childhood educator, she started her library with the goal of rescuing books from the dump.

But the libraries are doing much more than just providing books and other donated items to people. The street libraries are also building a community. “It’s a little stopping place outside your house,” Lowe said. “It’s a great way to meet people in your neighborhood who are also book lovers, recycle books and find new books.” But even more importantly, with a shared interest, the libraries are bringing communities closer together.

With time going by, more and more unforgettable things have appeared in my life. That has impressed me most is the experience of chatting with the elderly. Last summer holiday, I volunteered work as a cleaner in a nursing home. Not only did I sweep the floor and washed dishes but I took care of the elderly as well. The cleaning job in the nursing home was hard and bored and seemed endless, where made me so tired that I wanted to give up halfway. However, chatting with the old people with rich experience broadened their mind and made me fill with energy. Seen the smiling faces, I gradual had a better understanding of the voluntary work. Therefore, I stuck to my job with determination and had a fun. Never will I forget those days.

Yours,

Li Hua

10 .     1    You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so, however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here is how:

Plan your time carefully. When planning your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide a good, regular time for studying.     2     A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you realize what is happening to your time.

Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television. When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.

Make good use of your time in class.     3     Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.

Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material.     4     If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and you’ll remember it longer.

Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be over worried.

    5     You will probably discover many others after you have tried these.