Q: Liu Qian, a magician from Taiwan, cast his spell over an audience of thousands on the CCTV Spring Festival Show. Die-hard fans are still trying to work out the secrets behind many of the tricks he performed.

But Liu, 32, when asked, laughed off the idea that there might be an "answer" to his magic. "The most fascinating things about magic is the puzzling process. People enjoy how magicians make the impossible come true," said Liu.

Few people today believe in the possibility of real magic. They also often fail to consider magicians' devotion to their art. It can take a magician years' of practice to perfect a trick before he performs it on stage.

Part of Liu's star appeal is his astonishing skill. However, when he began in the industry, he was embarrassingly clumsy. "I could practice thousands of times for one single act. It wasn't much fun," he said.

No magician's supernatural powers on stage extend to their life off stage. Liu says his life was no easier or funnier because he was a magician.

He developed an interest in magic at a young age, but didn't consider making a living out of it until he graduated from university. He had studied Japanese language and found himself unable to find a job. "My parents never considered being a magician as a proper job. To begin with, I had little confidence I would be doing this in the long term," he said.

Yet Liu felt a powerful calling to become a magician. "For many people, magic somehow means a miracle, which is something we all secretly wish for no matter how hard-bitten or cynical we become," he said.

Liu may be right. A popular modern dream is of the fairy godmother, who waves her magic wand and makes our dreams come true. But according to Liu, we all have the power to create magic in our lives. As Liu puts it: it's not the magic that makes it work;it's the way we work that makes it magic.

Answer the following questions:
1. What is his name?
2. What does he do?
3. how old?
4. Where is he from?
5. Did he graduate college?
6. What did he study?
7. Why did he become a magician?
8. Did he plan to make it a permanent job?
9. DO we all have the ability to create magic?
10. What makes magic work?
A: 1. Liu Qian
2. he is a magician
3. 32
4. Taiwan
5. yes
6. Japanese
7. he found himself unable to find a job
8. no
9. yes
10. the way we work
Q: Paul woke up at 8. He was very happy because today he got to go to his favorite thing, the fair. Paul's mother Beth was taking him to the fair. After finishing breakfast at 9, Paul got in the car with his mom. At 10 they got to Jim's house to pick him up. Jim was Paul's best friend. Then at 11, they picked up Beth's boyfriend Hank. After driving for one more hour they all finally got to the fair at 12. They had all been looking forward to this for a very long time. Beth was a bit annoyed by having to drive so much to get here, but she loved her son very much so the trouble was okay. Everyone had a great time, most of all, Paul. Gail's favorite ride was Ferris. Hank's favorite ride was the Ghoster. It was very scary. Paul's favorite ride was the same as Hank's.

Answer the following questions:
1. who woke up?
2. when?
3. how did he feel?
4. why?
5. who took him?
6. was she married?
7. how long did it take to get there?
8. how many people were in the vehicle?
9. what did Paul do before getting in the vehicle?
10. how long was the trip to Jim's home?
11. did beth enjoy the trip to the fair?
12. how did she feel about her child?
13. did she like the fair?
14. did she like it the most?
15. what was hank's favorite?
16. did paul and gail like the same one?
17. what did she like?
18. who was jim?
A: 1. Paul
2. at 8
3. very happy
4. the fair.
5. Paul's mother
6. No
7. 3 hours
8. Four
9. eat
10. 1 hour
11. No
12. she loved her son
13. Yes
14. No
15. the Ghoster
16. No
17. Ferris
18. Paul's best friend
Q: (CNN) -- Dealing with Merion is turning out to be tough enough. But Tiger Woods is also battling an injury at the U.S. Open in Pennsylvania.

Woods revealed that he hurt his left arm while winning The Players Championship last month, which would explain why he grimaced noticeably on several occasions in the first round.

The world's top-ranked golfer was back in action in the second round Friday and shot a level-par 70 to complete two rounds at three-over-par 143.

Asked to provide more details about injury, Woods didn't elaborate.

"Well, it is what it is," Woods said.

Woods is bidding to win his 15th major but first since 2008 at the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines.

Back then he had to deal with seemingly a more serious injury -- a broken leg. He memorably beat Rocco Mediate in a playoff.

Given the challenging conditions at Merion, Woods suggested his total might not be so bad heading into the final two rounds.

Storms caused delays of more than four hours Thursday -- Woods had to complete his first round Friday -- and play was eventually suspended due to darkness. Windy conditions added to the degree of difficulty at Merion's shorter East Course.

Woods, Rory McIlroy and Masters winner Adam Scott made for a dream pairing and while Scott struggled, Woods and McIlroy -- the second-ranked golfer -- fared better.

Seen chatting amicably during the round, the duo compiled identical scores in the first two rounds.

Beginning at the 11th hole, Woods birdied the 13th for a good start. Two bogeys, however, on the 14th and 18th, meant he had work to do on the first nine.

Answer the following questions:
1. Who is the highest ranked golfer?
2. During what championship did he injure himself?
3. What body part did he injure?
4. Which one?
5. What major is he attempting to win?
6. How many would that total in his career?
7. How long has it been since he has won one at Torrey Pines?
8. Was he injured then, too?
9. Which body part was injured back then?
10. When did storms cause delays?
11. What caused a delay on Friday?
12. On what holes did Woods score a bogey?
13. Which did he birdie?
A:
1. Tiger Woods
2. The Players Championship
3. His arm
4. Left
5. U.S. Open
6. 15
7. Since 2008
8. Yes
9. Broken leg
10. Thursday
11. Darkness
12. 14th and 18th
13. 13th