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October is pumpkin season in America. For most people, this means eating delicious pumpkin-filled treats or 1 (visit) pumpkin fields to pick out the perfect fruit for Halloween. But for pumpkin farmers, it is a chance to show 2 (they) giant produce at pumpkin weigh-offs. Though such 3 (differ) contests are held countrywide, the “Super Bowl” of pumpkin weigh-off stakes place in Half Moon Bay, CA.

The 4 (compete), marking its 49th year on October 10, 2022, has always been popular with master pumpkin growers. However, it 5 (become) even more so since the top prize was increased to $30, 000 in 2015. To claim the “World Record Prize”, contestants must submit (提交) a “World Record Pumpkin”. This year, that means you need to submit a pumpkin heavier 6 the 2, 703-pound pumpkin that set 7 new world record in Italy in late September 2021.

Travis Gienger, 8 is from Anoka, MN, was this year’s winner. He submitted a 2, 560-pound pumpkin—nicknamed “Maverick”. 9 (final), Gienger’s efforts were rewarded with a cash prize of $23, 040 ($9 a pound)!

The contests runner-up, Steve Daletas, went home 10 $3, 000 for his 2, 425-pound entry, while third-place competitor Ruben Frias received $2, 500 for his 2,118-pound pumpkin.

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The opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games 1 (take) place at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium in Hangzhou, East China’s Zhejiang province on Saturday evening.

The ceremony 2 (theme) “Memories of Jiangnan” used the element of water 3 (showcase) the region’s natural beauty and cultural charm, 4 was a feast for the senses with stunning visuals.

During the parade, images of West Lake were projected (投射) onto the floor screen, allowing spectators and 5 (athlete) to enjoy the city’s picturesque scenery in an immersive way. The entrance of the Chinese team was accompanied by 6 breathtaking visual representation of the motherland’s mountains and rivers. Also, netizens 7 (fascinate) by the display of oriental (东方的) aesthetics (美学), 8 (strong) of technology and warmth of art.

The opening ceremony 9 (definite) boasted many historic firsts. Not only did it break new ground in terms of technology using digital ignition (点火) for the first time, but it also drew inspiration 10 traditional culture, combining Hangzhou charm and Chinese elements.

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The international federation (联合会) of pickleball, with 60 member countries and counting, 1 (work) to make sure that pickleball will be part of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

If you haven’t played it 2 (you), you’ve probably at least heard of pickleball. Here’s 3 the game is played.

Pickleball takes elements from tennis, badminton and table tennis. It’s played on a badminton-sized court with a slightly lowered tennis net, 4 (use)square paddles (球拍) and a holey plastic ball that’s similar 5 size to a tennis ball, but much lighter. Since the lighter ball doesn’t bounce as much, it’s 6 (easy) to get a rally (back and forth hit) going.

Unlike tennis, you can score only when it’s your turn 7 (serve). The goal is to keep the ball in the air, and if your opponent (called the receiver) fails to return the ball over the net, either from the serve 8 in a rally, you get the point. Matches can be played in doubles or singles, and games are played to 11 points.

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Hangzhou, as the only candidate city of the 2022 Asian Games, 1 (win) the bid (投标) on September 16th, 2015. Thus, it will be the third Chinese city 2 (host) the Games.

Hangzhou is a beautiful city 3 a long history. Hosting the Asian Games will give it a new look. 4 the event will cost the government a lot, the benefits are easy for us to see. To the citizens in Hangzhou, the best part of it is that it will give them the chance to watch world-class 5 (competition) up close. Secondly, there is no doubt lhal the event will attract more visitors to enjoy 6 (visit) this wonderful city.

At the same time, it is good for the 7 (develop) of the tourism. Meanwhile, as the construction goes on, more roads 8 (build) and the subway system will be expanded, 9 can reduce traffic jams.

In the next few years, Hangzhou will try its best to prepare 10 (it) for the big show. A splendid Hangzhou is waiting to see you in 2022.

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