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Tai chi is one of the most popular forms of exercise in China, especially for the elderly. The martial art, which combines slow and fluid     1    (movement), deep breathing and meditation,     2    (practice) in China for centuries. Tai chi is a practice that supports a balance in the human body, that is Yin and Yang. In Chinese philosophy, Yin and Yang are two elements that make up the universe and everything in it and that also oppose each other. Yin and Yang always need       3    (keep) in total balance.

Chen Zhenglei, a 68-year-old Tai chi master, says that everyone in China hopes Tai chi will be recognized by the world, because it will help     4    (strong) the Tai chi inheritors’ confidence and pride so that they can dedicate     5    (they) to cultural protection.

Today, Tai chi is a daily routine for millions of people. And the ancient martial art is becoming popular     6     young people who want to relieve the stresses of modern life. They can be seen gathered in public spaces worldwide,     7    (move)gracefully in unison.

With 5,000 years of history, China has     8    (undoubted）accumulated numerous cultural relics and traditions, thirty seven of     9    are recognized by UNESCO World Heritage. One practice still awaiting recognition is Tai chi. Chen Zhenglei say that he’ll continue to lead     10    campaign to get the ancient practice on the list.

If a traditional sport bores you, it’s time to try something new! Cycling, but outdoors on city roads; surfing, but on the land; playing frisbee, but with a group of people... New sports begin to thrive with great attention     1     (pay) in support of national fitness. Nearly 1,200 young people participated in a study by Houlang Research Institute, more than 93 percent of     2     born after 2000 are interested in urban sports.

Why do young people favor new sports? Apart from keeping fit as a type of exercise, many young people pick them up to socialize,     3     (allow) them to build up their social circles. Players tend to have online group chats announcing their usual activities and     4     (simple) sharing their lives.

“The new sports are also suitable for taking photos and less restricted by venues”, Zou Qingling, the CEO of Lvmama,     5     tourism website in China,     6     (tell) China News Service. People can enjoy new sports from parks to spacious     7     (sidewalk).

The new sports are easier for new players to start,     8     other traditional sports, such as soccer and basketball, which usually require strict and complicated rules. Thus, the new sports are less     9     (compete) but could bring more fun. People have also gained a stronger passion for outdoor activities and healthier lifestyles.

Urban sports have unlocked new lifestyles in China as they reflect     10     (diverse), youth and fun. This new trend is also proof that more people are exposed to and willing to enjoy sports.

As this year’s ski season got underway, Liu Zhihua,     1     (age) 87, joined the crowd at a ski resort and glided fluently down the piste (滑雪道).

Actually, Liu took up the sport in 2007 when she was 72. “After conquering the fear of falling. I became increasingly interested in skiing.” Starting on the beginner slopes, Liu     2     (gradual) moved to intermediate runs, and has even got onto the advanced ones.

When asked about the setbacks she had encountered. Liu,    3     is an excellent skier now recalls that she fell over while going down a slope due to a lack of experience. “But skill comes     4     practice. Just get used to it,” she says.     5     (wear) a bright smile, Liu adds “No one can tell your age when everyone is in a ski suit.”

These days, Liu skis for about two hours at a time under the     6     (protect) of her instructors.     7     she skis less often than in previous years, Liu is determined    8     (persevere).

“I’d rather fall on a piste than lie on a sickbed,” says Liu. “Health and happiness are the two things that doing sports     9     (bring) to me over the past years,” she says. “I don’t think age has much to do with my mindset. Old or young, I have been     10     (courage)and optimistic.”

On March 27, the final match between Team Qiandongnan and Team Zunyi at “Village Basketball Association” or “Village BA” basketball tournament     1     (hold) in Taipan Village, Taijiang county, Southwest China’s Guizhou province.     2     (organize) by local residents, this event has gained     3    (popular) over the years and draws a large crowd of spectators and participants alike.

For this year’s     4    (prize), the winners received national intangible cultural heritage Miao silver hat and local agricultural products. The first runner-up won a Tajiang sturgeon (鲟鱼) and a wooden dragon boat. The     5     (two) runner-up won local agricultural products such as “Sansui sesame duck” and embroidery pieces.

During traditional festivals such as Chixin Festival     6     falls on the sixth of June in the Chinese lunar calendar, local villagers will organize basketball competitions to celebrate a good harvest. The bonus gifts are agricultural products     7     (include) rice, fish and duck.

There were no superstar players, no advertising, and no tickets. But     8     single match among ordinary villagers could attract over 10, 000 people to sit in the stands. The cumulative number of views on live-streaming platforms reached hundreds of millions. Apart     9     free entrance to the game, the village has also set up more parking lots and snack streets in surrounding areas. Taipan Village     10     (go) through a major renovation (恢复活力) for boosting tourism in the past few years.