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The Ancient City of Pingyao, originally named "Gu Tao", (construct) during the Western Zhou Dynasty. In order to defend from invaders (入侵者), a wall was built  the city in 1370. More than 300 years later, gate towers were built (celebrate) a visit by Kangxi Emperor.

The three most historic sites in Pingyao, often referred to as the city's Three Historic Treasures, (be) the ancient brick-made city wall and the Zhenguo and Shuanglin temples.

The first of these historic treasures, the ancient city wall is 6,163 meters long and separates the city into two parts — an old city enclosed within the walls  the newer modern section of the city. The old town still looks as it (do) during the Qing Dynasty, with antique streets and buildings along (age) roads. Walking along the alleyways, one can appreciate the symmetrical (对称的) design of the city and (it) stylish manmade-cave houses. In the northeast corner of the city is the second treasure: Zhenguo Temple. Its Wan Fo Hall is the third oldest wooden building in China and houses numerous(value) painted sculptures. The third treasure is Shuanglin Temple. Built during the Qi Dynasty, the temple boasts more than 2,000 painted clay statues were created during the Yuan and Ming dynasties.

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"Anyone knows single parents who can't afford to get their child's hair done for school? I will braid (编辫子) it for free!" Brittany Starks wrote on a Facebook post.

She decided to offer her hair braiding services after a family friend delivered backpacks full of school supplies, clothing and shoes for Cayden and Ceniyah in early August. "At the time, I didn't have anything for my kids to start school," said Starks, who is in between homes and staying with her mother. "It meant so much to me."

The unexpected gift made a big difference to Starks and her children, and it motivated her to pay it forward. Starks, who works two receptionist jobs, also braids hair part-time. "The hair-braiding process involves washing, blow-drying, and finally dividing the hair into small sections and braiding it. It also requires multiple supplies — including combs, brushes, hair jam and additional pieces of hair to weave in. It costs anywhere from $150 to $400 at a salon (美发厅), depending on the style," Stacks explained. "But it can last for months and is a huge timesaver in the mornings."

When she wrote the Facebook post, she assumed only a handful of people would reach out, but before she knew it, she had 35 appointments booked. Her Facebook inbox was suddenly full of messages from single parents, whose stories of hardship and financial challenges mirrored her own.

"There's a huge need for this. I could really relate to a lot of the women who reached out, and it made me realize that what I was doing was really important," said Stacks. "What got me the most was seeing the kids smile." Given that there was less than two weeks before the start of school, Starks knew she needed to enlist help.

1. （1） What got Brittany Starks to offer her hair braiding service?

   A . A post on Facebook. B . Her friend's timely help. C . Her mother's advice. D . A trip to her kids' school.
3. （2） What does Starks say about hair braiding?

   A . It's a bit dear. B . It's time-wasting. C . It's an easy job. D . It's a mother's duty.
5. （3） How does Starks feel about the response to her Facebook post?

   A . Rather disturbing. B . Beyond expectation. C . Far from satisfactory. D . Very disappointing.
7. （4） What can we infer about Brittany Starks from the text?

   A . She is single with one child. B . She is ambitious and arbitrary. C . She is in need of helping hands. D . She is free from financial worries.

Almost 100 computers _________to us by a local computer company since the end of last year.

His sister left home in 1998, and __________ ever since.

So far, large amounts of money ________ for those whose houses were damaged by the powerful typhoon （台风）.

Why do you stand and watch the thief ______ away, with your arms ______？

______, the mountain range stretches from north to south like a giant ribbon.

The rescue team, mainly________ firefighters, attempted to save the drowning boy.

Please remain _________. Let's have a discussion and try to find a solution acceptable to both sides.