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.

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!