Warning! A box of tissues will     1    (need) to get through this book! Morrie’s reflections on love and friendship made me think about my life and all the good friends    2     I’ve lost touch with along the way. It made me realise just how much I miss them.

I guess that’s one of the     3    (lesson) of the book - always keep in touch     4     the good people you meet as you go through life. Like Mitvh, Morrie makes you aware     5     you want to die feeling that you have lived life to the full,     6    (know) that you are loved and have loved others as much as you could. As Morrie’s favourite poet Auden said, “Love each other or perish.”

How often do you say “thank you” to someone? Expressing we respect the persons we are grateful to can make our relationship     1     (strong) than before.

Expressing gratitude shows we care for the person who receives the gratitude. When we say “thank you” to another, we often respond with     2     (appreciate) for this good deed. Gratitude allows the two sides of the relationship to respond to goodness,     3     deepens the relationship in the end.

In addition to serving as a response to a good deed, it is clear that sharing in feelings of kindness in our relationship     4     (real) makes it more important to both parties.

Expressing gratitude     5     (celebrate) the positive in our relationship, bringing both sides closer together. Gratitude can be a starting point to discovering the positive aspects of our connections. Celebration of good moments—by means of a social media post     6     a hand-written thank-you note—can help bring both sides closer together.

Expressing gratitude makes us feel happy,     7     (satisfy), and builds the way for future acts of kindness in the relationship. Our relationship is the biggest predictor of happiness and health. So,     8     gratitude can strengthen our relationship, why not combine both sides     9     (gain) a more satisfying life? In fact, just     10     (consider) the gratefulness we feel towards others daily can be a strong start to improving our relationship.

In a specially designed studio theater in Hangzhou, a latest Yueju Opera production, New Dragon Gate Inn performed by Xiao Bai Hua Opera troupes (剧团), has emerged     1     an immediate hit. It not only showcases a traditional art form that definitely    2     (deserve) more attention, but also wins younger audiences who are usually not opera-goers.

The name of the adapted work is the same as that of the 1992 classic martial arts film.     3     (wise), the Shaoxing Opera captures the interest of a younger audience by combining traditional Chinese opera with modern theater models and dramatic concepts. The audience sits very close to the performers, engaging with them and immersing themselves in     4     unique and fascinating viewing experience.

Through her cross-dressed role Jia Ting, 31-year-old female performer Chen Lijun has suddenly risen to fame due to her gorgeous appearance, elegant air     5     skillful performance. A livestream of the opera in August attracted millions of viewers and sparked heated discussions online,    6     (earn) over 14,000 comments. Clips of her performances, such as a scene    7     she effortlessly spins the landlady around with just one arm, went viral on various social media     8     (platform).

In addition to the bold and innovative     9     (adapt), the marketing approach has also been a new experiment that has turned out successful. This is a positive step in the revival of this ancient art. The success of New Dragon Gate Inn signals a     10     (promise) future for other traditional Chinese art forms.

The custom of celebrating the Spring Festival with fireworks continued every lunar year in cities and villages. People took it for granted though they could     1    (occasion) lead to deaths. In populated downtown areas,     2    (dead) injuries and damage to properties(财物)     3    (be) severe during the holiday season. In 1993, the government banned     4    (they) inside the Fifth Ring Road. In 2005, with public opinion strongly calling for preserving the tradition of fireworks during the Spring Festival, the government gave the green light to fireworks downtown. This situation continued for several years. But from 2011, the public started to have more awareness     5     air quality. The year 2017 saw a decisive result in the battle between fireworks and the public demand for blue skies.     6    (tear) between traditional fun and clear air, the public voted for the latter. After 12 years of being allowed in the downtown areas, fireworks were once again banned.

How fireworks faded out of the festive life in Beijing is a     7     (reflect) of what happened across the nation.     8     China experiences rapid development and people enjoy better lives, tradition changes along with time. The 2019 Spring Festival ended on a note of peace and serenity. Fireworks have stopped being     9    essential part of the celebration and become a fading memory,     10    (give) way to safer streets, cleaner air and better sleep.