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environment.

Ancient architecture in China stands out  its fine wooden structure, the elegant outside and beautiful decoration. To survive the frequent floods and other natural disasters, wood  (prefer) for most architectural structures in ancient China. China's  (tradition) wooden structures were quite complicatedly formed, sometimes without any nails! Apart from this, existing examples of ancient Chinese architecture are also  (wide) praised for its elegant outlines and various features, such as overhanging eaves (屋檐), upturned roof comers, and different  (shape) of roofs. The unique outside not only satisfied a practical function, but also made  possible for the buildings to have wonderful appearances. Architects in ancient China,  paid special attention to decoration, used different colors or paintings according to particular building functions or local customs. Carved beams, painted rafters (椽子)and different patterns were used  (add) a colorful and beautiful style to the inside.  outside of buildings was decorated with stone lions, screen walls, decorative columns, as well as flowers. Many ancient buildings  (design) by famous architects attract a number of tourists every year.

Passage 1

The United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England—many people are confused bythese different names mean. So what is the difference between them, if any? to know a little bit about British history will help you solve this puzzle.

Passage 2

Finally, in the 20th century, thepart of Ireland broke away from the UK, whichin the full name we have today: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Most people just use thename: "the United Kingdom" or "the UK". People from the UK are called "British", which means the UK is also oftento as Britain or Great Britain.

Passage 3

You can do this in a virtual choir. Virtual choir membersthemselves while theyalone on video. These videos areonto the Internet, and then they are put together into one video that you can see—a virtual choir. 

Passage 4

A virtual choir helps connectpeople together. Many people do not have close friends orwho have the same interest in music. Many others do not have the chance toa local choir. A virtual choirthem to add their voices to those of otherand become part of the global community. It has proved to be a influence on the lives of many people. 

  Passage 5

by this music, he said, "It was like seeing color for the first time." He graduated from university in 1995, and thena master's degree in musical composition from the Juilliard School in New York in 1997. Over the next 10 years, Whitacre'scompositions began to become quite popular among choirs and singers. This led to theof the virtual choir.

A lot of us may turn to relaxing music when we are feeling stressed or tired. A recent research shows that slow, quiet classical music is suggested to have the most exciting effect1 . Listening to a relaxing, classical-style movie soundtrack can also help you reduce2 stress. Have you always felt like you perform3 better when you listen to music？Strange as it might seem, there has actually been a lot of research done on this subject. And sure enough, one study shows that music can increase endurance by 15%. One theory is that listening to a classical piece helps you focus4 , which in turn allows you to persevere longer. However, another study suggests that it's not the type of music, but rather the speed5 of the music—the beats per minute—that matters.

garden of roses.

Henry fell in love with music when he was a teenager. He had a 1 for it so that he began to write his own compositions when he was in high school. At college, he was given an opportunity to 2 his songs at a studio. These 3 were uploaded onto the Internet and people 4 positively. In addition, inspired by the virtual choir, he aimed to try out as a performer in a(n) 5 band. 

Just two days previous to his6 , after setting up the equipment on the stage, he suddenly felt7 and fell down on the floor. He was sent to the8 at once. Unfortunately, it's proved that he suffered from a rare disease, which his doctor assumed was difficult to9 . From then on, with aching treatment, he was10 of acting like ordinary people. Only when buried in music could he11 sufferings. As it turned out, creating music was somehow a relief and helped him to have energy to12 against his disease.

Throughout his treatment, he13 50 songs altogether. He felt it was an honor to release these songs, which made a difference to people, giving them hope. Moreover, his music14 to the deepest part of their being.15 , Henry was given the title of "Soul Singer", winning many phenomenal awards.

There's no such thing as being born "good at languages". However, there are people who learn languages well, but that has nothing to do with them being naturally good at it.

Good language learners are actively involved in their learning process. They do not expect to learn English only by sitting in the classroom.  They are organized and active. They look for creative ways both inside and outside the classroom to try out what they have learned.

Good language learners knows that language is used to communicate. They pay attention to meaning. They have good techniques to practice listening, speaking, reading and writing. They push themselves to speak and try to become fluent. 

 It may not be easy at first but thinking in English is worth cultivating as a vital skill that will improve all areas of your language learning. To help you think in English, carry on a dialogue with yourself in English when walking along, sitting on a bus, or taking a break from other studies. Use English whenever and wherever you can.

Good language learners have a long-term devotion to language learning. They work through any feelings of frustration or lack of confidence. They are able to deal with the challenges of learning a new language.  Instead, remind themselves how important it is to keep going.

A. Good language learners try to think in the language.

B. Good language learners try to figure out how the language works.

C. They do not rely on the teacher for all the learning.

D. They look for opportunities to talk with native speakers.

E. They don't let themselves give up.

F. They clearly know their own strengths and weaknesses.

G. It has to do with their attitude and the way they learn.

If you find yourself crossing one of London's busy bridges and look down, you may notice that the height of the Thames changes over the course of the day. When the tide (潮水) is out, you may see people move down hidden stairs to walk slowly along the foreshore (前滩). These are "mudlarks" — and they play a key role in preserving the history of the Thames by picking up objects and artefacts (手工艺品) hidden in the river's mud (泥).

Walking along the foreshore of the Thames is not everyone's idea of a hobby — it can be cold and dirty. When the tide turns, it turns fast. You must always be aware of your way off of the foreshore. The mud is another hazard. A more experienced mudlark said he had once fallen into the mud. He was lucky to have a bucket to move out the mud.

Historically, being a mudlark was a low station in life. The term came about in the 18th and 19th centuries when the Thames was one of the major ways to transport goods into the city. At this time, the banks of the river would be full of mudlarks, mostly poor women and children. As the tide dropped, they would walk into the mud to pick up lumps of coal, pieces of rope or anything else careless boatmen had dropped overboard that they could sell.

Mudlarking is experiencing a renaissance (复兴). It has never been easier for people to explore the Thames: anyone looking for inspiration just has to follow the mudlarking posts on the Internet. The Thames Discovery Programme, a group of historians and volunteers, run guided tours of the foreshore where experts guide you and ensure that you stay safe and stick to Port of London Authority rules.