Dear Jane,
I'm pleased to receive your letter _1__ about information about China's high-speed trains and the Qingming Festival.
With the developing of China’s _2__, more and more high-speed railways are under __3__. There are several advantages for high-speed trains. The reasons are as follows:
First, it's more __4__ for us to go travelling by high-speed train, because they can run as fast as 350 kilometers per hour!
Second, you may find it's more comfortable when taking such a train, with more space for more passengers to sit __5__, and more security measures are taken to make it safer.
Further more, high-speed railways _6__ only half of the land as freeways need. At the same time they make less __7__ because they use less energy and make less noise!
Next I’ll __8__ you something about the Qingming Festival.
The Qingming Festival, also _9__ the Tomb-sweeping Day, coming _10__ April 5 every year, is one of the most important __11__ in China.
On this important day, people, often with a __12__ family, go to sweep their ancestor’s __13__. Meanwhile, they will _14__ sacrifices before the tombs to show their respect _15__ the deceased. At the same time, many people will present flowers and some other __16__ before the tombs of the martyrs in _17__ of their heroic deeds.
However, the Qingming Festival is also __18__ with happiness and joy when all the members of a family get __19__. Children are pleased when they are going hiking in the mountain, flying kites with their fellows, or having a big meal with their family members who have been __20__ for a long time!
I'm looking forward to your letter.
Best wishes.
Yours
Li Hua
