There are many benefits of singing in a choir(合唱团). They range from the social benefit of having the opportunity     1    (make) new friends to the physical benefit of learning to breathe     2    (proper). Research has also shown that young people     3     sing in choirs do better in studies and have a tendency to be     4    (healthy).

But the first question you should ask yourself if you are considering     5    (join) a choir is “Can I sing in tune?” It might seem obvious, but unless you can, there is little point in seeking out     6     choir because you’ll only get rejected. Every choir you apply to join is going to audition(面试)you. Don’t worry if you can’t read music; that can be taught later. If you     7    (accept), you’ll find choir practices to be hard work,     8     great fun, because they’re social events as well as music training. You will learn to read music and how to sing     9     confidence. Your voice and technique will probably develop quite quickly with proper instruction, and you may just end up wondering     10     you didn’t do this years ago.

China is the hometown of kites. Most people believe they     1     (invent) 2,500 years ago, during the Spring and Autumn Period. Later kites were used by the armies     2    (measure) distance, test the wind, and rescue people. During the Tang Dynasty, kites were used more as a tool for fun. At first, only royal (皇室的) family     3    (member) could play with kites. Later they became popular among common people     4     flew them in important events and festivals. Every year in spring when Tomb-sweeping Day came, almost every household went out to fly the kite and had     5     picnic in sunny and windy days. It was a good time to display the kites     6    enjoy the warm weather and the fresh air.

Nowadays, flying kites has become a popular form of pleasure and     7    (compete). Flying kites in spring days can benefit your health physically and     8    (mental). Not only can it contribute to     9    (build) up your body, but also it can help you keep away     10     your troubles and forget your worries.

Chinese food and the differences between Chinese and Western diets are both things that cause the     1     (curious) of most people who visit China. Moreover, when    2    (travel) through China, you'll most likely pick up on a few differences in the way of eating food. For example, soup in the West     3     (enjoy) generally as an appetizer (开胃菜) at the start of a meal, while the Chinese prefer to enjoy their soup at the end of a meal.

You might also notice some distinct differences in meal preparation and cooking techniques. Therefore, cooking classes are becoming an     4     (increasing) popular activity among those interested in learning more about China’s culture through its cuisine. If you’re looking to take it a step     5    (far), keep an eye out for cooking classes     6    (hold) by residents in their own homes.

When it comes to traditional Chinese games, the Chinese have always been sociable people. Despite the fact     7     the country has made super technological advancement and gained increasing popularity in personal electronic devices,     8     majority of Chinese would rather spend time socializing with others than sit alone at home. From popular board games like Go (围棋) and Chinese chess to kids’ games like Chinese jump rope, China offers     9    (vary) options to keep people busy. Most locals are more than happy to share their traditions    10    foreign visitors, so don’t be shy to ask the next time you go for a walk through the park!

Zoos are some of the most     1    (delight)places children, and even adults    2    all ages love to visit. Zoos are more than just a place of entertainment and education for people, but also a place    3    animals are kept in safe enclosures. Zoos allow us to enjoy    4    (view) animals, or we would have to make a trip to Africa to view them.

My first trip to the zoo    5    (be) years ago during an elementary school trip. That was the first time I     6    (find) myself close to wild animals like tigers, lions, giraffes and zebras, The last time I visited the zoo was about a year back when I took my kids there. Children especially are interested in such animals on display and in terms of     7    (education) value, I would say that the trip was worth every minute    8    (spend). However, there are some of us who feel that animals shouldn't be kept in enclosures is     9    form of cruelty. But looking at it from another perspective, the same animals may not survive this far had they been left on their own in the wilderness because of the     10    (present) of their enemies.

I was twelve years old when I learnt to ride a bike. The bike was a birthday present from my uncle. You can imagine how     1     （excite） I was when I saw the bike, and I begged my uncle to teach me how     2     （ride） it right away. However, before I got on the bike, I felt     3     （extreme） nervous and I was afraid that I would fall off and hurt     4     （I）. My uncle held onto the seat and helped me to get     5     the bike. While I was riding, he was running along beside me, holding the seat so I would not fall over. I was so     6     （gratitude） to him for his help.

As I was practicing, I became more and more confident. Then, I heard my uncle shouting, “ You are riding it by yourself now!”   I was scared. I was really riding by myself, but     7     if I fell off? Could I use the brakes to stop? As I was wondering about those, my uncle ran after me and got hold of the bike. I     8     （slow） down and came to a stop. My heart was still beating fast when I got off the bike.     9     （late） that day, having learnt how to get on the hike and get off it, I felt like I was walking on air! I am still thankful to my uncle for teaching me to ride a hike on my     10     （twelve） birthday.

Compared with people in many other countries, the Australians seem to know more about how to enjoy their lives. In Australia, different people have different ways to enjoy     1     (they) . They also have their own ideas about how to spend time.

Most     2     (child) , about 80%, work hard in school because they have to take lots of exams. After school, they don’t want to stay at home reading books any more.     3     , they put aside their schoolbags and go out to play. In this way, they get     4     (relax) and have fun.

Some old people get up early in the morning. Then they go to the park to read newspapers. It helps them know     5     is happening around the world. In the evening, they would prefer     6     (stay) at home watching TV rather than do anything else.

Young people enjoy     7     (have) relaxing trips on weekends. They go to mountains for a picnic or go to the forest to camp. They usually start on Friday and spend one     8     two days outside. Then     9     Sunday evening, they start their way back home. Nobody     10     (seem) to be in a hurry, although a busy week is waiting for them again.

From Monday to Friday, most people are busy working or studying, but in the evenings and on weekends they are free to relax and enjoy     1     (they). Some watch TV    2     go to the cinema. Others take part in sports. There are many different ways    3     (spend) their spare time.

Almost everyone has some kind of hobbies. It may be anything from collecting stamps to     4     (make) model airplanes. Some hobbies are expensive,     5     others don’t cost anything at all. Some     6     (collect)are worth a lot of money. Others are valuable only to the owners.

I know    7     man who has a coin collection worth $250. He was very happy about his purchase and     8     (think) the price was reasonable. On the other hand, my youngest brother collects matchboxes. He has almost 600 of them but I doubt if they are worth any money. However, to my brother they are     9     (extreme) valuable. Nothing makes him     10     (happy) than to find a new matchbox for his collection.

This is what a hobby means, I guess. It is something we like to do in our spare time simply for fun. The value in dollars is not important. We do it for the pleasure it gives.