Reading a book can open the door to a wonderful new world of magic and discovery, which is why people all around the world love to read. Every year many famous prizes 【小题1】 (award) to the creative individuals. One such prize goes to the best new work of children’s fiction.

【小题2】(know) as the Newbery Medal, the award got started back in 1921, 【小题3】 Frederic Melcher suggested the American Library Association set up 【小题4】 annual award for the best new children’s book. Everyone agreed, and they 【小题5】 (eventual) decided to name the award after John Newbery, an 18th-century English publisher, which had made great efforts to promote children’s literature. The winning book is selected by a committee that ranges 【小题6】 year to year, and the process of 【小题7】(choose) a winner takes an entire year. Sometimes, the committee will designate (指定) honor books, which are books that might not have won the award, but are still considered to be very 【小题8】(impress) .

So next time you are at the bookstore, take a look at the children’s section. You are likely 【小题9】(select) one you are fond of. Reading a book makes you filled with 【小题10】 (curious) and creativity.

Chinese New Year, 【小题1】 starts on the first day of the Chinese lunar calendar (阴历), is considered as China’s most important holiday. It 【小题2】 (know) as the Spring Festival.

The Spring Festival starts at the beginning 【小题3】 the new moon. It often happens between January and February. It 【小题4】 (last) until the Festival of Lanterns (元宵节), which gives everyone plenty of time for celebration.

【小题5】 (traditional), red envelopes with money in are gifted during the Spring Festival celebrations. It’s 【小题6】 custom which goes back to ancient times. However, when the tradition 【小题7】 (start) is unknown. Whatever the reason is, the red envelope is an important part of Chinese New Year to this day.

The firework is another big part of Chinese New Year. A 【小题8】 (write) shared the following story on a website. An old man saved a town from a terrible monster (怪兽) by throwing bamboo 【小题9】 (stick) into the fire. The explosion (爆炸声) caused by the bamboo frightened off the monster. As a result, Chinese people set off fireworks during Chinese New Year celebrations 【小题10】 (avoid) the evil spirits of the past.

Music is one of the first things you think of when someone mentions Brazil. It is everywhere from the bars, restaurants, beaches to sporting events, businesses, homes and even the mountains. Brazilian music is a 【小题1】 (practice) way of keeping many of the significant historical moments alive, as well as 【小题2】 amazing means of passing traditions down through the generations.

All family 【小题3】 (celebrate) focus on music. It is always a part of carnivals and religious services. It 【小题4】 (use) to reflect the heart of the people and often tells a story or shows important events. The words speak to the history and soul of the people, 【小题5】 (express) the desire for freedom and love. Some even mention those things key 【小题6】 survival such as food, water and weather.

Bringing together the styles of many different backgrounds, Brazil has created a unique sound 【小题7】 (recognize) worldwide. The African influence is easily seen in the Brazilian drum music called Sambass, 【小题8】 is a mixture of bass (低音) with various drumbeats and rhythms. The folk music of the native people is mixed with a more modern sound 【小题9】 (create) Brazilian pop music.

Music is 【小题10】 (definite) an essential part of the Brazilian culture.