Paper-cutting was recognized as a national cultural heritage(遗产)in 2006.According to   experts，paper-cutting conveys the culture shared between China     1     the West to wish for family reunions and maintain links with loved ones，alive or dead.

In the movie Coco，for instance，the 12-year-old Miguel and his family dance and sing to   celebrate the Day of the Dead，a       2     (tradition)festival in Mexico，when colorful paper-cuts are hung on the street.Chinese people also cut images of small figures     3     (call) back the spirits of the dead.The difference is that most Chinese paper-cuts are red，while those in other countries       4     (be)often made in many other colors.

Fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen liked to cut     5     (character)，such as princesses and angels，out of paper while     6     (tell)stories to children.In China，female friends and family members used to chat and make paper-cuts together.

“     7    the patterns and colors may be different，paper-cuts share the same function of   maintaining emotional ties among people，”says Yang Huizi，     8     art teacher at Beijing Union.

Yang     9     (study)and performed the art for over a decade.Besides routine university   courses，she also organizes nonprofit paper-cutting activities     10    are open to the public in   Beijing to promote basic knowledge of paper-cutting.

Chinese book culture has a long history. Its roots can be traced back thousands of years, to the earliest known     1     (write) records in China. Over the centuries, books     2     (be) an essential part of Chinese culture, playing a vital role in preserving knowledge and     3     (provide) a source of inspiration for generations.

The first major development in Chinese book culture was the invention of woodblock printing by Bi Sheng in the 11th century. This revolutionized book production, making it much     4     (easy) to produce and distribute books. During China’s Ming Dynasty there was a great booming of books and it     5     (see) the birth of China’s best-known book, Journey to the West by Wu Cheng’en, which is still     6     (wide) read and studied today.

In modern times, new forms of literature such as science fiction and fantasy have grown in     7     (popular), while electronic books are becoming increasingly popular. The development of book culture has had a great impact     8     Chinese society, with many books becoming cultural touchstones and inspiring people to think about their lives and the world around them.

With its rich history and diverse contents, Chinese book culture provides a window into Chinese society. From ancient classics to modern bestsellers, Chinese books can open up     9     new world of ideas and knowledge for readers around the globe. Being an important part of our global culture, it is     10     everyone should learn more about.

Chinese vlogger Li Ziqi, whose videos show country living, has been fascinating more     1     7 million subscribers(订阅人) on YouTube. com along with many other followers in China. Many of Li’s videos show her cooking and working in the field. We can see how she waters, fertilizes, harvests, dries and processes her ingredients, transforming them into mouth-watering food,     2    she shares with her grandma.

Li is also a craftsperson. She makes beds and chairs with bamboo    3    (collect) from a small forest nearby, grows her own silkworms and makes    4     (quilt) for her grandma. She also makes paper, lampshades and clothes-drying racks (衣架), all from natural materials. Subscribers watch     5     amazement how she builds a home without shopping.

Li was probably not born with skills     6     (create) the things we see in her videos, but she    7    (consider) everybody around her as a teacher. She never attended college, but she shows us how    8    (power) self-directed learning can be in an age of abundant learning resources.

Li makes the world have     9    better understanding of China. Many of her subscribers have developed goodwill toward Chinese culture after    10    (watch)her videos. Li also helps us recognize the charm of country living.

Chinese comedienne and actress Jia Ling recently revealed that she was losing weight for     1     upcoming role during her gap time.

Jia Ling has lost 50 kilograms for her new movie YOLO. From the exposed photos, Jia Ling looks like a     2     (whole) different person. In the early teasers for YOLO, audience caught glimpses of Jia Ling’s dedication     3     her role as a boxer. However, it wasn’t until the movie’s release     4     viewers truly got to witness the extent of her transformation. Her     5     (define) abdominal (腹部的) muscles are clear and beautiful, making it hard to imagine that this is the same Jia Ling we once     6     (know).

    7     (slim) down from 100 kg to 50 kg can’t be achieved overnight. She thought if you can’t bear the pain of discipline, you will have to accept the mediocrity (平庸) of yourself. She is unwilling to settle for mediocrity and has chosen to challenge herself, determined     8     (exchange) sweat and effort for her glamorous transformation today. Her path to success has been filled with hardships and challenges,     9     she has never given up on her     10    (pursue)and dream for herself.

She shows us through her actions that regardless of the circumstances, as long as you have determination and perseverance, you can definitely achieve success. She not only brings us laughter and touches our hearts but also conveys a positive and uplifting energy.

Christopher Reeve was born in 1952 in New York. He experienced both a     1     (wild) successful Hollywood career and the horror of deadly injury. From 1978 to 1987, he     2     (give) the chance to star in four Superman films     3     were very popular and successful.

However, a terrible disaster in 1995 changed the course of his life forever. While horseback riding, he     4     (break) his neck. As a result, he had no movement or feeling in his body and couldn’t even breathe     5     the help of a machine. His     6     (injury) were so severe that many doctors did not believe that he would survive. At first, Reeve’s being trapped in a broken body made him very depressed but eventually, he decided to recover as best as he could. He undertook an intense exercise programme     7     (design) to help him rebuild muscle. Alongside this, he became a passionate and     8     (energy) advocate for others     9     (suffer) similar injuries and raised millions of dollars for medical research. His positive attitude inspired many people. For that reason, he will always be remembered by many as     10     superhero in real life, as well as in films.