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    1    the Year of the Tiger approaching, all kinds of items     2    (relate)to the Chinese zodiac (生肖) have been selling rapidly.

Since last month,the sales value of goods featuring tiger elements     3    (rise) 9.4 times year-on-year,according to e-commerce platform JD.The popularity of the zodiac illustrates people’s growing     4    (recognize) of traditional Chinese culture,both at home and abroad.

In China,the tiger     5    (know) as the “king of all beasts” and it is     6    symbol of bravery and power.In ancient times,tiger patterns were carved on bronze or golden seals as symbols of military authority.In traditional culture,the tiger was regarded as an auspicious animal       7    drove away evil spirits and brought blessings and peace.

The zodiac element has been applied to almost many consumer goods,     8    (include) hand bags, cosmetics, stationery, snacks—and clothing, of course. On Dec 17,the Nanjing Yunjin research Institution and fashion Teenie Weenie     9    (joint) launched a new series to celebrate the Year of Tiger.A week before the launch,consumers responded positively to a preview,with a large number of resale bookings.After the     10    (office) launch,the series saw sales of 10 million yuan in just two weeks.

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If you like to buy imported products, here is a piece of good news. China has cut import tariffs (进口税) on 187 consumer goods.

Goods     1     (benefit) from the cut range from food and health supplements to clothes and recreational products. According to China’s Finance Ministry, their tariffs have dropped from an average of 17.3% to 7.7%. Tariffs on some special infant formulas have been cut from 20% to zero.

The move is thought to be part of an effort     2     (encourage) people to spend more at home. This can help China transform its economy to a consumption-driven one. Also, the cuts     3     (mean) to signal to the world that China is opening up its economy.

Doug Lippoldt, an economist at HSBC, says the cuts in the import tariffs are positive. In China, there is a huge demand     4     foreign brands. People think imported products are safer and are of higher quality. Now, with the reduction on import tariffs, the domestic market,     5     a few retailer giants used to dominate, has to become more competitive.     6    , in the long run, will bring great benefit to consumers and the Chinese economy. Furthermore, consumers     7     (tempt) to buy foreign goods from Chinese retailers will help create jobs.

    8     the move may benefit consumers and the Chinese economy, it’s not good news for daigou, people who resell items they buy abroad to consumers in China. Analysts say the days of     9     many consider to be a booming business may indeed be numbered. “Lower tariffs mean Chinese consumers can buy imported products at a     10     (costly) price at home; daigou traders will lose their price advantage,” says Yu Simin from CECRC, an e-commerce consulting firm.

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China’s courier sector    1    (see) rapid growth in the last five-day May Day holiday, with parcels    2    (collect) and delivered both surpassing 1 billion pieces, People’s Daily reported. A total of 1.1 billion parcels were collected during the period, up 41.8 percent year-on-year, while 1.04 billion parcels were delivered, up 38.93 percent from a year    3    (early), the State Post Bureau said Wednesday. China’s express    4    (deliver) business rebounded from a low level in January, and experienced positive growth in February. At present, the growth remained    5    a high level of over 30 percent.

The online shopping festival,    6    runs from April 28 to May 10 and is jointly launched by the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the State Post Bureau and the China Consumers Association,    7     (promote) express deliveries in the near term,    8    official from the bureau said. The booming online sales of food, daily    9    (necessary) and electronic devices has stimulated small and medium-sized enterprises to resume work, the bureau said,    10    (add) that online sales of agricultural products also maintained fast growth thanks to sufficient supply and demand.

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Huangshan City has become a tourist city,     1     includes Huangshan Mountain Scenic Area and many ancient Huizhou style villages. It lies in the southernmost tip of Anhui Province. The city neighbors Jiangxi Province in the southwest, Zhejiang Province in the southeast, Xuancheng City in the northeast, and Chizhou City in the northwest.

    2    (locate) in the subtropics (亚热带), the city has a typical subtropical monsoon(季风) humid climate. It is     3    (clear) divided into four seasons with short spring and autumn while long summer and winter. The comfortable weather affords good opportunities     4    (travel) to the city and its impressive environments throughout the year.

It is a region     5     a long history and splendid cultures. Since using Huizhou as its former name, the city     6    (be) famous for the ancient Hui Culture, including Hui businessmen, Hui carvings, Xin’an school of painting, Xin’an medicine, Hui architecture, Hui cuisine,     7     Hui Opera.

Nightlife here is not colourful, but it can be leisurely. For locals,     8    (drink) tea in a tea house is a popular activity. Or you can walk to Xin’an River to appreciate the beauty of the city at night or just taste the local snacks in the night market along the     9    (bank) of Xin’an River. If you happen to be on the mountain, watching     10     sky with stars is very romantic.

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Shiping County is located in the south of Yunnan Province, northwest of Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, with     1     area of 3,037 square kilometers. According to the     2     (statistic) in 2016, the total population of Shiping was more than 316,000, of which Yi, Dai and Hani     3     (minor) groups accounted for more than 50%.

Since ancient times, great importance     4     (attach) to education and culture in Shiping, which gives birth to     5     (talent) people from generation to generation.     6     (know) for its cultural heritage, Shiping holds a special reputation     7     “the land of literature in the south of Yunnan” and “the hometown of Number One Scholars”. Haicai Songs, Dance with Cigarette cases, and Black Copper Silver process are included in the national intangible cultural heritage list. Moreover,     8     attract foodies most are the famous Tofu and barbecue. It is also worth mentioning that Yilong Lake, surrounded by a     9     (careful) designed bike lane, has gained popularity among cyclists at home and abroad. In a word, if you are looking for a low-cost, peaceful and relaxing spot     10     (enjoy) a few leisurely days, Shiping won’t let you down!