Chinese singer Liu Genghong posts fitness videos on Douyin,     1     he works out to the fast-paced tune of Jay Chou’s. His online fitness videos have proved     2     huge hit with people exercising at home. So far his Douyin account     3     (rocket) to 55 million followers and 53 million likes, fueling people’s interest in indoor exercise.

Pu Zhengning, associate professor of Southeast University, says the epidemic (流行病) has limited access     4     gyms and fitness centers, so simple aerobic (有氧健身) exercises requiring no     5     (equip) are perfect for people at home. And that is exactly     6     has made Liu rise to fame on his social media platforms.

As an alternative to people     7     (gather) to keep fit, the phenomenon is also helpful for epidemic prevention. In a March report, the number of fitness videos on the platform in 2021     8     (be) up by 134 percent, while followers of fitness trainers increased by 208 percent in     9     (compare) with 2020.

“Cloud fitness” is no flash in the pan, offering a great alternative to expensive gym memberships. In the past, aerobics on TV proved     10     (incredible) popular, and nowadays it’s even easier to follow along and learn from instructors on social media.

Two years ago, Song Fei’s muscle pain was getting worse, despite years of gym exercise. A month after     1    (practise) taijiquan, however, the pains that had been bothering her were slowly relieved. Song, 29, a Shanghai-based fitness vlogger (视频博主), has been sharing her changes after learning taijiquan     2     lifestyle-sharing platform Xiaohongshu. Besides performing it each morning, she also integrates     3    (element) of the Chinese martial art into her fitness courses.

China’s taijiquan has become     4    (increasing) popular as a form of mind-body exercise and stress reduction. Like Song, more young people are inheriting (继承) and developing ways to integrate the martial art into     5     (variety) lifestyle applications. Master Li Guangjin, who created his own style of taijiquan, emphasizes     6     importance of maintaining health, combat (格斗), and relaxation through taijiquan practice. Visual designer Lin Xiaoxue has also experienced physical and mental benefits since she picked up taijiquan. She has designed some visual works     7    (inspire) by taijiquan. Additionally, taijiquan has influenced other fitness practices, such as ChiRunning,     8     combines tai chi techniques with running     9    (promote) injury prevention and mindfulness.

This integration of traditional wisdom into modern lifestyles     10    (reflect) a growing interest in understanding the deeper meaning of life through taijiquan and related practices.

The 19th Asian Games, also known as the Hangzhou Asian Games,     1     (hold) from September 23 to October 8, 2023 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. As     2     major sporting event, the Hangzhou Asian Games has its own official mascots, a group of robots     3     (name) “Memories of Jiangnan”. The mascots consist of three robotic figures, Lianlian, Congcong and Chenchen,     4     fully integrate the history and culture, natural ecology and innovation of Hangzhou. Lianlian is a     5     (reflect) of West Lake; Congcong symbolizes the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu(良渚古城遗址), while Chenchen stands for the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal.

The design of the mascots was a long process. After fierce competition, “Memories of Jiangnan” finally stood out of more than 4000 candidates. The designer of the mascots, Zhang Wen, said: “Apart from the various cultural     6     (feature) conveyed by the mascots,     7     I also want to emphasize is the technological advance of Hangzhou, a digital and intelligent city.”

    8     (represent) the spirit of the Asian Games as well, as the cultural heritage of Hangzhou, the mascots have received great concern since they were disclosed on April 3rd , 2020. In general, the public response     9     the mascots has been positive. With their unique design and inspiring message, the mascots have become popular in China and even     10     (global).

The opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games was held at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium in Hangzhou, East China’s Zhejiang province on September 23rd. A total of 886 athletes participated in the ceremony, among    1    , 36 are Olympic champions. The entry of the Chinese team was accompanied by a breathtaking visual representation of the motherland’s mountains and rivers.    2    impressed the audiences most was the digital human in the torch-lighting ceremony.

The ceremony was    3     amazing display of Chinese culture and innovation and also a feast for the senses,    4    stunning visuals, innovative    5    (perform), and a moving tribute (致敬) to the history and culture of Asia. It was themed “Memories of Jiangnan”, using the element of water to showcase the region’s     6     (nature) beauty and cultural charm. Netizens were captivated by the display of Chinese aesthetics (中国美学)    7     (exhibit) at the opening ceremony.

At the banquet of the opening ceremony, Chinese President Xi Jinping said China looks forward to    8    (work) closely together with the Olympic Council of Asia and delegations from all countries and regions to deliver to the world a great event that is distinctly Chinese,    9     (unique) Asian and spectacular. It is certain that China    10    (make) new contribution to the Olympic Movement in the world in the future.

Forget about “military-style travel” during which people tend to visit as many places as possible in the least amount of time. A more     1     (relax) and leisurely alternative, such as “Citywalk”, is becoming the norm (常态) among urban youngsters.

Unlike military-style travel, Citywalk is about walking around a city on foot, soaking up (感受) the atmosphere and     2     (find) unusual things that even a resident of the city might not     3     (notice) before. It can be a special event     4     people embark (开始) on a journey led by tour guides or     5     (simple) explore the streets.

Such walks generally avoid famous scenic spots and shopping centers, and take you to places where you can have real interactions     6     the local people, eat at small but authentic restaurants, and gain     7     deeper understanding of the history and culture of the city.

Citywalkers have shared     8     (they) carefully planned routes on social media platforms, generating thousands of followers. On social media platform Xiaohongshu, there are more than 270,000 posts about Citywalk, while     9     (video) about Citywalk have attracted millions of views on short video platform Douyin.

Their posts usually include how long the walk is going to take, and interesting places and eateries (小餐馆) along the way. Some posts are more like a food tour, with walkers carefully planning out routes with certain places     10     (know) for their snack offerings in mind.

Speaking of Chinese martial arts, or Kung Fu, an image of the super movie star Bruce Lee,     1     superb fighting skills were popular throughout the world may appear in your mind. Over the years, Africa     2     (see) the making of several Bruce Lee-wannabes with WuShu, the Mandarin-language term for martial arts, which have become popular across the continent. Students of the martial arts believe that Chinese kung fu promotes     3     (health) living. On the eve of the Dragon Boat Festival in 2021,     4     the support of the Chinese Embassy in Kenya, a martial arts tour     5     (hold) in Kiambu county in Kenya with more than 60 competitors from seven clubs     6     (compete) in kickboxing, ranging in age from 4 to 20. Kung fu has become a popular sport in Kenya,     7     (particular) among school-age children. Chinese martial arts teach     8     excellent way of life, and the sport helps people become strong, stay in good shape and develop excellent     9     (concentrate). Chinese martial arts are lifetime physical exercises and are performed with balanced movements between the legs and hands,     10     (make) them preferable to other exercises.