China Post issued(发行) a set of special zodiac(生肖) stamps in honor of 2019 Chinese Lunar New Year, or the Year of the Pig. Famous Chinese ______ Han Meilin designed(设计) the set of stamps______ is most known for his Fuwa dolls made for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

If you, like me, were born in the Year of the Pig. then you are ______, thoughtful and loyal(忠诚的).The Year of the Pig is filled with good wealth.

Now, let’s ______  a closer look at this interesting animal. Pigs were first kept by man about 9, 000 years ago, and are still a very common______ animal in many parts of the world. We don't just use pigs for their meat--- almost every part of the animal is used. The hair is used for artists’ brushes. The fat is used ______ floor wax(蜡)， rubber(橡胶) and plastics.

Pigs have also been important in the world of entertainment. In 1995 the film Babe starred(使主演)a loveable talking pig as its main character. The film ______ an Oscar Award. In England you can even go to watch pig racing. A farmer, Rob Shepherd, has been raising money ______ charity by holding pig races an his farm, ______ seems that people don’t just want to eat pigs!

Pigs also play an important role in the English language.  For example, if someone say that he ______ to the sun one day, you can say “Pies might fly!” to him. Hungry? Well then, you can say "pig out" and eat lots of food.