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Mexico has a unique food culture, and tamales（玉米粉蒸肉）, for example, is a kind of delicious food. At least three times a week, David, a bus driver, buys tamales in the street. Tamales are made of corn flour as well     1     meat, beans and cheese, David     2     (eat) the dish since childhood because the taste is     3     (extreme) good.

Tamales are not only tasty, but they are also a good way     4     (provide) enough energy for people in the workday. They carry lovely memories for     5     (million) of people like David. He remembers his grandmother preparing tamales for family celebrations and religious events.

Tamales are eaten in several neighboring countries under other names. But     6     number of tamales in Mexico is huge, according to food researcher Ricardo. He has identified 25 families making tamales in Mexico,     7     have many different kinds     8     (base) on tastes and sizes.

The popularity of the tamale is so great that people can’t stop     9     (enjoy) them. It is not a simple dish but a symbol of culture. David thinks tamales should     10     (pass) from generation to generation, and he says he will eat them with his wife, children and other relatives to celebrate every festival, just like his parents and grandparents did.

Following Zibo and Harbin, Tianshui, an ancient Silk Road city in Northwest China’s Gansu Province, became the latest place that has caused     1     nationwide craze thanks to its malatang, or spicy hot pot. Tianshui spicy hot pot     2    (make) by cooking raw ingredients(原料) —meats, vegetables and noodles, in a pot of boiling broth. Then they are rolled into a large steel basin, drizzled with garlic sauce, sprinkled with Tianshui peppercorns and crushed peanuts,     3    (brush) with bright red chili oil, and colored with coriander and green onions. Fragrant and     4    (visual) appealing, it provokes(刺激) taste buds on the tip of tourists’ tongue. Different     5     Sichuan cuisine, the secrets to the unique flavor and attractive appearance of Tianshui malatang come from local speciality ingredients in Tianshui—Gangu chili peppers and Maiji peppercorns, both     6    (belong)to local speciality agricultural industries. Unlike the peppers used throughout Sichuan, the Tianshui pepper is fragrant and juicy. It     7    (burn) in the mouth but is smooth in the stomach.

Tianshui not only has delicious spicy hot pot food, but also stands out for its distinctive     8    (region)culture. Its grottoes and murals(石窟与壁画) are among the most famous art     9    (form) in Gansu. The Maijishan Grottoes,     10     are home to 221caves and more than 1,000 square meters of ancient murals, are known for their impressive beauty.

The recent hit in China is all about Harbin, Helongjiang. Numerous netizens have expressed their longing for this northern ice city,     1     (enthusiastic) declaring, “Harbin, I’m coming!”

Among those highlights,     2     journey of 11 kids from Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region has melted hearts across the Internet. Chinese netizens have been eagerly following their adventures online.

Fondly (深情地)     3     (describe) as “Little Tangerines (柑橘)” for their orange-colored coats, the kids also visited China’s northernmost town,     4     they sang the national anthem. The firefighters there had prepared snow sculptures and snowmen, eagerly expecting the     5     (arrive) of the “Little Tangerines”. Mr. Liang, the leader of the group, confirmed their coming in Mohe.

This study tour, under the spotlight of the entire Internet,     6     (draw) a lot of attention. The parents are grateful for the concern shown by netizens and the care provided by friends in the Northeast China. They feel more     7     ease with everyone’s collective support.

    8     was reported that the residents organized a fleet of about 300 private vehicles,     9     (provide) free rides to tourists. Despite the city’s freezing climate, its residents work diligently     10     (create) a warm environment for their guests.