I have been traveling to different parts of my country, and I (1)_________ a lot about interesting lifestyles and customs. Once, I (2) _________ to the Northwestern places of the country. In many ethnic villages I (3) _________ to, I was impressed by some of their beautiful traditional customs. For instance, most of the villagers (4)_________ in extended families, and they held a close relationship among family members. In addition, young people always (5)_________ their respect for their ancestors and for their elderly people. People (6) _________ also willing to give a hand when someone was in need. Members of the family helped one another with household chores as well as with farm work. While men (7) _________ on the fields, women (8) _________ the household chores. While we were staying there, the villagers always (9) _________ us a helping hand and invited us to have dinner with their families on special occasions. In short, I highly (10) _________ the close ties in human relationship shown in the villagers’ ways of living.