The 19th Asian Games was held in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8, 2023. Hangzhou is a great place _________ about Chinese culture and history. And it’s the third Chinese city to host this sporting event _________ Beijing in 1990 and Guangzhou in 2010.

The Hangzhou Asian Games is a “green” and “smart” event. _________ no fireworks were let off in the city during the Opening Ceremony, yet the television viewers could see digital fireworks. Aside from that, there is a special system _________ can tell people’s faces in the kitchen of the athlete’s village in Hangzhou. If a “stranger” _________ into the kitchen, an alarm will go off to let people know. The managers of the kitchen will also get messages on _________ phones. There’s also a system to keep an eye on the temperature of the fridges. Every dish at the Asian Games should be _________ and healthy to eat. Besides, a mini program called the Hangzhou Asian Games AR service is here _________ if you can’t find your way to watch the events. You _________ turn on your phone’s camera. Then it will see __________ you are and show you the way. You can also get more information about the fields as you walk by.

The opening ceremony was a fantastic display. It __________ into three parts: “Timeless Grace”, “Tidal Bore of the Qiantangjiang River”, and “Together Towards the Future”. __________ showing the beauty of Chinese culture, embracing technological advancements, and promoting global cooperation, the event gave __________ example of the true meaning of the Games. International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said, “This opening ceremony was a perfect combination of digital technology and human gracefulness. Congratulations to China on this __________ event.”

At the Games, China succeeded __________ getting the most gold medals and silver medals. The Hangzhou Asian Games has become the largest Asian Games ever. It is not only a sporting event, but also an important window for the world to know Hangzhou and Chinese culture.

A couple of months before I started high school, my parents gave me the greatest gift any teenage boy could ask for: a cellphone. I lived on that phone all summer with my face buried in its screen. I paid no attention to my family or my surroundings.

So, you can imagine what a(an) _________ feeling I had when I learned that my dad had planned a family vacation for us. “This year,” my dad said, “we’ll be doing something special. We’re going _________!”

When we arrived at the campsite, I found that my phone no longer had service.

“What’s the matter?” I asked.

My dad said he _________ a place without cell service, and my phone would be useless until we returned home. I would be trapped in the forest for a week with no way to _________ the outside world! It drove me mad! On the first night of the trip, I went to bed _________. But when I awoke in the morning, something _________.

Instead of burying myself in my phone, my eyes were fixed on something else: my surroundings. I began to _________ the beauty of nature. There were so many things to be discovered: flowers, birds, and other amazing animals. My anger turned to peace, finally, excitement. I felt _________ as I got so close to the nature. For the first time, I thought camping in a place that had no cell service might not be so bad.

The next four days passed in a flash with many fun _________. I hiked. I swam. I fished. My dad and I learned how to start a fire together after failing several times. We cooked together and I ate the freshest fish I had ever tasted. Dad told me stories of his life which I had never heard. When the vacation came to an end, I realized I hadn’t thought of my __________ once. I hadn’t felt the need to be connected to anywhere else. What mattered most were the moments I was sharing with just my father and nature. This is exactly the gift I need.

Do you know who was described as “superhuman” by the great inventor and astronomer Galileo? It was Archimedes who solved the king’s problem of the golden crown while taking a bath. He was perhaps one of the most outstanding scientists in the world. He was a mathematician, physicist, engineer, weapon designer and inventor. He was wise in philosophy, active in mathematics and physics. He was also recognized as one of the finest engineers of his time. He was born on the island of Sicily in the city of Syracuse around the year 287 BC and died in 212 BC.

Archimedes showed great love for mathematics. He made many discoveries. For example, he determined the exact value of pi. He invented and developed methods similar to calculus (微积分) and used them to find the area of a circle and an accurate estimation (估计值) of the value of pi.

Today he is regarded as one of the greatest mathematicians in history. Archimedes used his mathematical skills and talents to create useful inventions. One of his most famous inventions is called the Archimedes’ Screw. It was a device that could lift water to higher levels. One of its first uses was to pump water out from a leaking ship. It is still used today in some places to move water from low places to high places. This invention influenced Leonardo da Vinci as he worked on developing the functioning flying machine.

Can you imagine counting the sand in the universe? Archimedes once tried to calculate the number of sand grains in the universe. Obviously, it was impossible but it goes to show that he was too smart. His intellectual curiosity and achievements to mathematics, in general, would go on to encourage other mathematicians as well. Most of his achievements were by far ahead of his time. Archimedes was in deed a genius.

Everyone feels stressed sometimes. Maybe you have a family situation that needs extra time and attention. Maybe you have a hard time with your friends or classmates. Maybe you are ill or don’t do well in your studies. So what can you do when you feel angry, worried and stressed about the things that are out of your control? I believe that if you add stress management in your daily life, you can more easily deal with your stressful situations. Follow these tips to invite peace and happiness into your life.

Exercise

One way to work off stress and worries is to get moving. You can do sports or just take a walk. One of the benefits of exercising is that you will all feel calmer and happier afterwards.

Smile

Smiling and laughing can make you relaxed. A good joke with a friend, a good movie with your family or just smiling at the sunshine work well.

Listen to music

Music is one of the best ways to reduce stress and it is popular with people of all ages. Pick the music you like. It’s usually more effective when you choose something quiet. Listen to music that makes you feel relaxed and calm.

Do some reading

Reading is also a good way to fight against stress. Any book that gives a good, positive message about the world or the people in it can help you feel better.

Be close to nature

Go out and smell the fresh air. Can you hear the birds singing and feeling the gentle wind on your skin? Bring your peaceful scene to mind the next time you are feeling annoyed. Your stress will be released by nature.

Be grateful

There is always something you can be thankful for. Sometimes it is as simple as the breakfast your mom makes for you. Think about all the things that are good in your life. Positive thinking brings you more good things to feel good about.

Next time you face stress, don’t worry. Just think about the above tips, give yourself time alone or with the people you love. Remember: a good mood brings you a healthy body.

Huckleberry Finn’s father treated him very badly, so he faked (伪造) his own death and ran away. He met Miss Watson’s black slave Jim who also ran away and they became good friends. While they were travelling together, Huck found out that Jim was now owned by the Phelps, who happened to be the aunt and uncle of Tom Sawyer. He planned to save Jim disguised as Tom. It was easy for him to be Tom Sawyer because Tom was Huck’s best friend.

Huck went to see the Phelps and talked with them about the Sawyer family happily. Suddenly he heard a boat on the river. “Tom could be on the boat,” he thought, “and he’s going to walk in here and call out my name before I can stop him. I’ve got to go and meet him.”

So, he told Phelps that he would go into town to get his bags, which were at the boat station. On his halfway to town,his mouth fell open and he looked a bit white in the face.

“Aren’t you dead?” Tom said. “Everybody said that you were murdered!”

“I’m not dead yet,” Huck said, “but listen…” Huck told Tom about his adventures and Tom loved all that.

Tom thought for a bit, and then he said, “I know. You take my bags and say they’re yours. I’ll come to the house in about half an hour.”

“All right,” Huck said, “but there’s another thing. You know old Miss Watson’s slave Jim, he’s a prisoner there, and I’m going to help him escape.”

“Jim?” Tom asked. “But he’s…” Then he stopped and thought. “Right. I’ll help, too. I’ll make a good plan.” He looked very excited.

Huck went back to the house with the bags, and Tom came along half an hour later. Tom told Aunt Polly that he was Sid, Tom’s brother. Aunt Polly was very pleased to see Tom and Sid. Later Jim was held in a shed and Tom had a risky escape plan. As they carried out their plan, a group of farmers came chasing them. Tom was shot in the leg. Jim was recaptured when Tom passed out.

When Tom woke up, he revealed (透露) that Jim had been free for weeks after his owner Miss Watson died two months ago. He did not tell Huck because he wanted a risky plan to rescue Jim.

Nowadays, drinking bubble tea (milk tea) has become part of our modern life, especially among young people. It’s very common to see a young person walking on the street, with a cup of bubble tea in his/her hand. Although bubble tea is delicious, drinking too much is bad for health.

Risks of Drinking Too Much Bubble Tea

1 standard bubble tea ≈… ◆Too many calories or too much fat lead to obesity. ◆Too much sugar increases the risk of developing diabetes (糖尿病). ◆Too much caffeine results in anxiety and affects sleep quality.

However, if you really like bubble tea, here are some suggestions to help you enjoy bubble tea in a healthy way. Choose bubble tea drinks with low sugar and low fat such as sugar-free or low-fat milk. Pay attention to the ingredients (原料) and additions (添加剂) of bubble tea. When you want to drink bubble tea, try to choose natural raw materials such as fresh milk, tea leaves, fruit etc. At the same time, avoid bubble tea with too many additives, such as bubbles tea with a lot of sugar and caffeine. Why not try DIY bubble tea at home? It is safer and healthier.

Here is a simple bubble tea recipe.

To keep healthy, try to have less sugar in it and only have one cup every few weeks.

A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains is a milestone (里程碑) in the development of landscape painting in Chinese art history.     41    

At the age of ten,Wang Ximeng started learning landscape painting.He was sent to serve Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty. Emperor Huizong believed Wang was very talented and taught Wang himself a lot of painting skills. With the emperor’s help, soon he made rapid progress.     42     It was said that Wang Ximeng created One Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains when he was only 18 years old. It was considered to be the finest work at that time.     43     However, Wang Ximeng died young around the age of 20. What a great pity!

    44     The painting shows the importance of agriculture and the close relationship between humans and nature in ancient China. When viewing this painting, viewers can find a lot of fine details.     45     Birds, painted in a lively way, look like they are flying.

This great work of art not only presents the beauty of the Chinese landscape but also provides a window into the past. It also shows the artist and the Chinese people’s wishes for a good life and bright future.

Once a little girl bought a small gift for her father. When she came home, she s    46     for wrapping paper everywhere and then wrapped it up. At night she gave her father the gift happily. When her father saw that the gift was wrapped up in gold wrapping paper, he got angry. There was a lot of wrapping paper on the floor. It was expensive and c    47     a lot. They couldn’t waste anything. He shouted at her and asked her not to do that again. The little girl was sad and went away in s    48    .

Later, the little girl gave her father a gift again and said, “This is for you, Daddy.” Her father felt a    49     of his rude behaviour a few days ago. He took that gift with a big smile on his face and opened it. But to his surprise, it was empty. He was confused. He said to his daughter, “Don’t you know that when you give someone a gift, there supposed to be something inside?” The little girl cried and replied, “But Daddy, it’s not empty. I blew a lot of kisses into the box, and they are for you.” As he heard this, he hugged her tightly. He asked her to forgive him.

Years later, the girl got a scholarship (奖学金) and studied a    50    . Her father missed her so much. He kept the box and whenever he was feeling down, he would take out an imaginary kiss from the box and felt the love from his daughter.

56. 假设你是学校读书俱乐部的成员，请你根据以下内容，写一篇介绍《小王子》的文章在读书分享会中推荐这本书。

Hello, everyone. Today I’d like to recommend my favourite book The Little Prince written by Antoine de Saint﹣Exupéry to you.