Q: Lu Xun is one of the greatest Chinese writers of the 20thcentury. Today, many of his writings are included in school textbooks and his works are read by millions around the world. Born in 1881 to rich family, Lu Xun had a happy childhood. In 1893, however, his grandfather was put into prison for taking money. At the same time, his father became seriously ill. From that time on, his family were no longer accepted by their relatives and friends. These early experiences greatly influenced his writing. By the time Lu Xun arrived in Nanjing to study at a college in 1899, he already believed that Chinese government had to change and become modern. In 1902 he went to study in Japan. There he began writing articles for some Chinese student magazines. He showed a gift for writing and translating and he even wrote several books, though none was popular. He returned to China in 1909 because he was in need of money. After working for a few years as a teacher in Beijing, Lu Xun again returned to writing. In 1918, he wrote his famous short story Diary of a Madman. It was the first Chinese novel using the everyday language that people spoke, which helped make it a great success. _ , together with his novel The True Story of Ah Q(1921), made Lu Xun a leading Chinese writer. Though successful, Lu Xun still worried greatly about China's future. In 1926, he moved to Shanghai and gave up writing stories. He only wrote articles which called on the people to fight against the government. For this, the government stopped him publishing any more books. He was made to write his articles using false names . Since his death in 1936, Lu Xun's importance and influence have grown. More and more people have become interested in reading and studying his works.

1. 1881
2. one of the greatest Chinese writers of the 20thcentury.
3. In 1902
4. Japan.
5. to study
6. 1909
7. he was in need of money.
8. no
9. his grandfather was put into prison for taking money.
10. 1936
11. no
12. articles for some Chinese student magazines

Numbered questions:
1. When was he born?
2. What is he considered?
3. When did he first leave his home country?
4. Where did he go?
5. Why?
6. When did he return home?
7. Why?
8. Was his family poor?
9. What tragedy happened when he was young?
10. When did he die?
11. Did he just write stories?
12. What else did he write?

input: Make use of the article to answer the questions. A lazy Susan is an addition to a table that is designed to assist in moving food from one person to another while dining. This is achieved through the use of a turntable , which usually moves the food in a circle when it is pushed by those at the table. In this way, the food never has to be picked up and passed around the table. Instead, it remains in place on the lazy Susan.

A lazy Susan may also be a part of a kitchen cabinet . In this sense, the lazy Susan is a type of shelving unit within the cabinet that is able to turn around its axis . One may turn the lazy Susan in order to find certain goods in storage. From the outside, a lazy Susan appears to be two cabinets that are located at a right angle to each another. When one of these cabinets is pushed, however, both doors move and the lazy Susan is revealed inside.

It is believed that Thomas Jefferson invented the lazy Susan in the 18th century, though it was called "dumbwaiter" at that time. It is said that Jefferson invented the lazy Susan because his daughter complained she was always served last at table and, as a result, never found herself full when leaving the table. Others believe that Thomas Edison was the inventor, as he is believed to have invented the turntable for his phonograph . The turntable may have developed into the lazy Susan later.

Regardless of who invented it, it wasn't until 1917 that the term "lazy Susan" was used in an advertisement for the invention. In Britain, however, the term "dumbwaiter" is still used rather than "lazy Susan". The reason for the naming of it is still a mystery. One theory is that it was named after either Jefferson's or Edison's daughter, both of whom were named Susan. 1. Who is thought to have invented the lazy Susan?
2. During what time period?
3. Did he call it a "Lazy Susan"?
4. What was it known as?
5. Who motivated him into creating it?
6. Was she angry because she was always the first to eat?
7. Is there anyone else who may have come up with the idea?
8. What did he invent for sure?
9. What is the purpose of a lazy Susan?
10. Is it a part of the table?
11. Is it like a straight conveyor belt?
12. What shape is it?
13. What is the advantage?
14. Where does the food stay?
15. Are these contraptions only found around the dining table?
16. Where else?
17. What would one put on it there?
18. Do people in Britain call it a Lazy Susan today?
19. What do they call it?
20. Where is the word Susan thought to have come from?
numbered_answers: 1. Thomas Jefferson
2. 18th century
3. no
4. dumbwaiter
5. his daughter
6. no
7. Thomas Edison
8. the turntable for his phonograph
9. designed to assist in moving food from one person to another while dining.
10. yes
11. yes
12. circles
13. e food never has to be picked up and passed around the table.
14. on the lazy Susan
15. no
16. kitchen cabinet
17. goods
18. no
19. dumbwaiter
20. either Jefferson's or Edison's daughter, both of whom were named Susan.

(CNN) -- What a difference a Messi makes. Last weekend "King Leo" inspired Barcelona to a seven-goal victory on the opening day of the Spanish soccer season, but in his absence Sunday the reigning champions battled to beat Malaga 1-0.

With the four-time world player of the year rested after suffering a bruised thigh in the midweek Spanish Super Cup draw with Atletico Madrid, new coach Gerardo Martino stuck to his word and left $75 million signing Neymar on the substitutes' bench.

And without a recognized striker, Barca struggled to make the team's usual dominance of possession pay off -- the winner at Malaga came courtesy of a superb curling shot by defender Adriano from outside the penalty area.

Neymar did get another run, but the 21-year-old Brazil star was unable to repeat his goal against Atletico as he was subjected to a series of rough challenges -- and had a late free-kick well-saved.

Earlier, Xavi's free-kick was deflected against the Malaga crossbar, but Barca ultimately had keeper Victor Valdes to thank -- as well as the woodwork.

Fabrice Olinga scrambled a shot that rebounded to safety off the post, then Sebastian Fernandez headed straight at Valdes when he should have equalized.

The win left Barca top of the table on goal difference from Atletico, despite the Madrid side's 5-0 thrashing of Rayo Vallecano earlier Sunday.

Raul Garcia scored in each half while Diego Costa, Arda Turan and Tiago also netted in a perfect warm-up for Wednesday's trip to the Nou Camp for the second leg of the Super Cup. What are the answers to this following set of questions: 1. Who is Neymar?
2. How old is he?
3. How many goals made the victory on the opening day?
4. What is Gerardo Martio's job?
5. What did Fabrice Olinga do?
6. What did Sebastian Fernandez do??
7. What should he have done?
8. Name another soccer player?
9. And another?
10. And one more?
Answer:
1. soccer player for Barcelona
2. 21
3. seven
4. coach
5. scrambled a shot
6. header to Valdes
7. equalized
8. Raul Garcia
9. Diego Costa
10. Arda Turan