Shuttlecock (毽子) kicking is a traditional popular folk game,     1     (date) as far back as the Han Dynasty.The fun game gained popularity during the Tang Dynasty, when     2     (store) specializing in the shuttlecock business appeared. In the Qing Dynasty, shuttlecock kicking reached its peak in terms of both making techniques and kicking skills.

To make a feather shuttlecock, a piece of cloth wrapped around a coin     3     (need). Through the coin hole you can stick some feathers,     4     function is to delay the rising and falling of the shuttlecock.

There     5     (be) a great number of variations in styles and methods of kicking. With one leg fixed on the ground, the shuttlecock is kicked by the inner ankle of     6     other. Some other styles include kicking the shuttlecock backwards and forwards between two people. Those who advance to a high level of mastery can perform some actions that are     7     (fair) wonderful. The challenge of the increasingly difficult levels of shuttlecock kicking has made it a popular and timeless game among Chinese children.

Playing with shuttlecocks is     8     (benefit) to health. When people are kicking shuttlecocks, various parts of the body need to work together, which enhances balance capabilities and physical flexibility and helps them strengthen their legs. Besides, shuttlecock kicking is convenient     9     (play). It can be practiced just about anywhere and anytime.

Since the establishment of the Chinese Shuttlecock Kicking Association in 1987, the national shuttlecock kicking tournament has been held annually, appealing     10     people of all ages.

“Green Games” became a calling card for the 19th Asian Games, which     1     (hold) from Sept 23 to Oct 8 in Zhejiang.

All the competition venues (场馆)     2     used green energy sources made the Games the world’s first waste-free sporting event.

Just 12 of the 56 venues were     3     (new) built. The rest were existing     4     (facility) repaired for sustainable (持续的) use.

The Shangcheng Sports Centre Stadium,     5     soccer events took place, was first built in2019. During the renovation (维修), its ceiling and seating, both of     6     had been used for 14years, were kept after being scientifically assessed.

Zhejiang also improved public access to the venues. During the one-year delay (推迟) of the Games, the venues were put aside     7     still kept in use. Since May 2022, all of the venues    8     (receive) 10 million visits, allowing the public     9     (experience) the world-class venues.

These venues will continue to function     10     sports and fitness centers after the Games.

The FIFA World Cup 2022 has kicked     1     in Qatar, fueling passion of the football fans all over the world.     2    Team China is missing out on the competition, Chinese elements shine at the World Cup.

From a stadium to souvenirs, from transportation to    3    (accommodate), “Made in China” appears both on and off the field at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

The Lusail Stadium, the biggest one in Qatar and the venue for the final with 92, 000 seats, covering     4    area of 190, 000 square meters, was designed and built by China Railway International Group with     5    (advance) energy-saving technologies and sustainable material in 2021. Besides, more than 1, 500 buses from China’s leading bus maker Yuyong are zooming down the streets of Qatar for the duration of the event, some of     6     are electric, offering shuttle service for thousands of officials and journalists and fans from different countries.

Goods from Yiwu in Zhejiang Province also have an enormous presence during the World Cup,     7    (account) for 70% of the souvenir market share. Additionally, Chinese companies offer more than 10 thousand container houses. A double room costs about $200 a night, much    8    (cheap) than starred hotels. Recently, a power plant built and designed by China     9    (put) into operation, providing green electricity for games. While the spotlight is     10    (firm) focused on Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, two pandas that have jetted in also make waves.

The FIFA World Cup 2022 kicks     1     on Sunday with a ceremony at the Al Bayt Stadium in the city of Al Khor, 50 kilometres outside of Qatar’s capital Doha.

Enner Valencia scored two first-half goals as Ecuador beat hosts Qatar 2-0 in the opening match. It’s the first time that a host team     2     (lose) the opening game of the World Cup.

Even without a home team to cheer for, Chinese fans and enterprises remain     3     (enthusiasm) about the Qatar World Cup. Support from China has also come in     4     more concrete way, with most of the tournament’s stadiums, its     5     (accommodate) facilities and its official transportation system     6     (feature) contributions from Chinese builders and providers. For example, the 80, 000-seat Lusail Stadium,     7     is scheduled to host the eye-catching final game, was designed and built by China Railway International Group with advanced energy-saving     8     (technology) and sustainable materials. Besides, Doha’s first ever Panda House officially opened to the public on Thursday.     9     (locate) at Al Khor Park near the Al Bayt Stadium, the Panda House is home to Chinese giant pandas, three-year-old female Si Hai and four-year-old male Jing Jing. And according to a list released by FIFA; Chinese referee Ma Ning and two     10     (assist) referees, Cao Yi and Shi Xiang, have been appointed to judge at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The game of weiqi can date back to 4000 years ago. There are mentions of a similar game    1    (call)yì made by Confucius and Mencius    2    it is not certain that it is the same game.

The name “Go” comes from its name in Japan. Like many Japanese traditions it    3    (adopt)from China during the Tang dynasty    4    Chinese influence was at its peak. As it made its way to the west via Japan, it is the Japanese form of the game that is most    5    (wide)played now. The game, which can be literally translated as “encirclement game”, was long considered to be an appropriate study for scholars as it taught people a    6    (vary)of strategies(策略).

    7    (rule)of weiqi are extraordinarily simple. There are 180 identical(完全一样的)white pieces and 181 identical black pieces    8    (fight)against each other on a board 19×19 lines. Black starts first and then the players take it in turn to place one piece into    9    unoccupied place on the board until all the pieces have been played. There is nothing special about a 19×19 board, and    10    (small)sizes are used by beginners.