Rescue and disaster relief forces, medical teams and urgent supplies are pouring into Northwest China’s Gansu Province and the neighboring Qinghai Province after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted a Gansu county at a     1     (deep) of 10 kilometers at 11:59 pm Monday,     2     has caused 127 deaths as of press time.

More than 700 people were injured in the two provinces and dozens more were reported missing; more than 155,000 houses     3     (damage) or collapsed, according to media reports. President Xi Jinping has urged rescue efforts and proper arrangements for    4    (affect) people to ensure the safety of people’s lives and property.

Soon     5     the quake, a large transport aircraft arrived in Lanzhou, capital city of Gansu     6     (deliver) the emergency command group and supplies.

Dahejia Middle School is located in the severely affected county. The school principal told the media that all 2,100 students and 190 teachers have safely returned home     7     injuries. “We     8     (conduct) frequent drills at our school for fire and earthquake safety over the years,” Ma said,     9     (add) that “    10     only took about 5 minutes to evacuate the entire school”.

The Shidaowan Nuclear Power Plant, located in Rongcheng, Shandong Province, has officially begun commercial operations following     1     successful 168-hour trial, as announced by the National Energy Administration (NEA). This marks a significant milestone as it is the world's first fourth-generation (4G) nuclear power plant, utilizing high-temperature gas-cooled nuclear reactor (HTGR) technology.

The plant, which boasts China's fully independent intellectual property rights, showcases the nation's prowess in 4G nuclear power technology. According to Zhang Zuoyi, the chief designer of the project, the HTGR is designed to be inherently safe, even in the absence of cooling capabilities and without any intervention     2     (measure). This ensures    3     accidents such as reactor core meltdowns or radioactive material releases are prevented.

In comparison to other renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydro, nuclear power stands out for its stability and cost-effectiveness, as       4    (highlight) by Lin Boqiang, the director of the China Center for Energy Economics Research at Xiamen University. This makes it a viable option for China to achieve its carbon emission    5     (reduce) goals.

The construction of the 200,000-kilowatt plant, which     6     (start) in December 2012, was a collaborative effort between China Huaneng Group Co, Tsinghua University, and China National Nuclear Corp. It was first connected to the power grid in December 2021, marking a significant step forward in the development of nuclear power technology.

The success of the plant is attributed to the collaborative efforts of over 500 companies across the industry chain, including design, research and development, construction, component manufacturing, and operations management. With a localization rate of equipment exceeding 90%, this achievement underscores China's commitment to foster innovation and technological advancement.

Based on this project, China Huaneng Group Co and Tsinghua University have jointly developed six core technologies, nurtured a talented team of experts, and formed a reproducible operation mechanism with independent intellectual property rights. This not only demonstrates China's capabilities in nuclear power development but also     7     (pave) the way for future collaboration and innovation in the field.

As China continues its efforts to achieve carbon emission reduction goals, the installed capacity of renewable energy power generation nationwide has reached a new high. By the end of October, it had exceeded 1.4 billion kilowatts,     8     (reach) 1.404 billion kilowatts, representing a year-on-year increase of 20.8%. This significant growth accounts for    9    (approximate) 49.9% of the country's total installed capacity of power generation, further underscoring the importance of renewable energy in China's energy mix.

With the successful commercial operation of the Shidaowan Nuclear Power Plant, China has once again proven     10     (it) leadership in the global energy landscape and its commitment to sustainable development.

Chengdu is regarded by many as one of the happiest cities in China, as well as the home of pandas. It     1     (become) the first Asian city to be identified as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy in 2010.

Chengdu is a place where it seems to blur (难以区分) the boundaries between past and future. Its ancient temples, traditional alleys and historic architecture open a window into ancient China,     2     (take) you into a world of past impressive beauty. But what is really surprising is its focus on the future. Transforming into a center of technology, innovation and development, this city has     3     (ambition) plans to become a science city in southwest China.

Chengdu is not only rich in history and modernity, but also in flavor. This city is known     4     its spicy food, with bold flavors and centuries-old cooking traditions coming together to offer dining experiences     5     will delight all the senses. Chengdu’s most popular food, such as tongue-numbing mapo tofu and hotpot, is     6     feast for the palate (味觉). Hotpot works like this. A heat source     7     (place) on the dining table keeps a pot of soup stock simmering (煨), and a variety of Chinese foodstuffs and     8     (ingredient) are served beside the pot for the diners to put into the hot stock.

All this richness that Chengdu has to offer led to its selection as the host city for the 31stFISU World University Games. The athletic event was an opportunity not only     9     (show) Chengdu’s sporting spirit, world-class infrastructure,     10     (warm) and organizational skill, but also to promote friendship and cross-cultural understanding.

A vast region with beautiful scenery, lush plants, a lot of rivers and lakes dotted around, Hulun Buir Grassland is like a huge, green picture scroll,     1     gives you boundless views. The name Hulun Buir, which means “the land of lakes and rivers”,     2     (date) back to a legend long long ago. It is the best-preserved grassland in China     3     recognized as “The Grass Kingdom”.

With the most plentiful and excellent pastures in China, Hulun Buir Grassland also has the name The Purest Grassland     4     there is hardly any pollution there. Its animal products, like meat, milk, leather, and wool     5     (favor) by people both at home and abroad. It’s a famous tourist destination now.

With the irrigation of thousands of rivers, the grassland presents     6     (it) as a green carpet underneath the blue sky and white clouds. You can ride on camels and horses, watch wrestling and horse racing, and enjoy a bonfire party—the unique lifestyle of nomads can be     7     (full) appreciated.

The region’s location makes it warm and pleasant in the summer, while cold and     8     (snow)in the winter. During the summer, the meadows are covered with     9     blanket of multicolored wildflowers. Even in ancient times, the beautiful scenery of this place gained     10     (popular)with poets and writers and was described in their literary works.

Marine biology is the study of the ocean’s plant and animal life. Marine life gives us food, medicine and other raw materials we need. It also supports tourism and provides us with an area of recreation.

    1     (difference)forms of life live in various areas of the ocean. Some are limited to coastal and shelf areas, while others live in the open sea.

Coral reefs     2     (find) in the tropical areas of the world, but they can also exist in colder water. Reefs are built by corals and other     3     (animal)that leave calcium on rocks. They are home to     4     vast variety of life forms. About half of the world’s coral reefs, however,are     5     danger because of global warming and a rise in sea temperatures.

Although we do not know very much about    6     kind of life forms exist in deep ocean trenches(深海沟), marine scientists have found a certain type of jellyfish(水母) in the Mariana Trench, the world’s     7     (deep)ocean area. These parts of the ocean     8     (usual)have little or no sunlight and many organisms(生物)here have to produce light     9     (they).

Marine scientists also study how waves and currents affect organisms     10     (live)in the oceans.

Every Saturday night Mama would sit down by the kitchen table and divide the money     1     Papa had brought home into several parts. Each part had     2     different use. For example, the big silver pieces were for the rent. In our     3     (day) life, Mama tried her best not to draw money out     4     her Bank Account, however hard the life was. When Nels wanted to go on to high school, my family members and I did our best     5     (earn) or save money instead of     6     (go) to the Bank. To get enough money, Nels     7     (volunteer) to work in Dillon’s grocery after school; Papa decided     8     (give) up smoking and I planned to look after the Elvington children every Friday night.

Twenty years later, when the check of my first story came, I hurried over to Mama’s and asked her to put     9     in her Bank Account. She had to admit that she had never been inside a bank.

Actually, Mama’s Bank Account mentioned many times by Mama was just     10     (make) us children feel secure.