March 21 is World Sleep Day, an international annual event, which 【小题1】 (intend) to be a celebration of sleep and a call to pay attention to sleep, for sleepiness and sleeplessness are a 【小题2】 (globe) problem that threatens health and the quality of people’s life.

It is a day 【小题3】 people around the world care about their sleep and also ask 【小题4】 (they) a lot of questions about sleep.

Why do we need sleep? Nobody can give a perfect answer 【小题5】 this question. However, tests have shown that lack of sleep over about four weeks 【小题6】 (lead) to a strong drop in body temperature, great weight 【小题7】 (lose) and finally sickness.

Different people need different amounts of sleep. Eight hours a night is considered the average amount of sleep. The least number of sleeping hours 【小题8】 (advise) by doctors is ten hours for primary school students, nine for junior high school students and eight for senior high school students. We find, quite 【小题9】 (interesting), some people seem to get along well with very little sleep at night. For example, Thomas Edison said that sleep was a waste of time. He did, however, take naps during 【小题10】 day. And Albert Einstein said that he needed ten hours’ sleep a night.

Do you have some of the most useful suggestions for a good night’s sleep?

Do you know the International Day of Families? The International Day of Families, 【小题1】 falls on May 15^th, has a history of about 30 years. It 【小题2】 (set) in 1993 by the UN. 【小题3】 (show) respect for the families, the United Nations has marked this day. Each year people explore 【小题4】 different subject about the family. In 2008 the subject was: ‘Fathers and Families’. In 2009, it was: ‘Mothers and Families’. One thing, however, is always the same: it celebrates the 【小题5】 (significant) of families. By celebrating the Day, people can 【小题6】 (deep) their understanding of issues that are related to families. And the celebration each year is also 【小题7】 (help) to the physical and mental growth of children in the world.

【小题8】 (usual), there are a wide range of events organized at local, national and international levels. These years, in the Middle East, the International Day of Families focuses 【小题9】 the changing responsibilities of mothers and fathers. It is found that a group of 【小题10】 (housewife) in the Middle East stepped in when men lost their jobs.

One of the most famous French festivals is the Fete de la Musique or World Music Day, which takes place【小题1】(annual) on the Summer Solstice, June 21st. The festival was initiated (开创) by then French Minister of Culture Jack Lang in 1982, 【小题2】quickly spread worldwide. Today, the festival 【小题3】 (celebrate) in over 120 countries and in more than 700 cities.

The Fete de la Musique is 【小题4】celebration of music in all of its forms, styles, and genres, 【小题5】electronic dance music to traditional folk songs. Performers showcase the di-versity of music across the world in every possible venue. Many well known and emerging musicians 【小题6】(find) their start at the Fete de la Musique.

Apart from music 【小题7】(perform), food is a big part of the celebration. Traditional French wine and beer are also served, 【小题8】(add) to the festival atmosphere. The streets are filled with music, dancing and laughter throughout the day.

Overall, the Fete de la Musique is a colorful and vibrant festival 【小题9】 brings people together. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, the Fete de la Musique is an excellent opportunity 【小题10】(experience) the unique culture of France and celebrate the universal language of music.