Sichuan cuisine, one of the eight major cuisines in China, is now popular all over the world. In February 2010, Chengdu     1     (award) the honorary title of “City of Gastronomy” (美食之都) by UNESCO. To experience comprehensive Sichuan cuisine culture, you should definitely visit Sichuan Cuisine Museum (also Chuancais Museum), the first museum     2     (display) a regional cooking culture in the world.

    3     (cover) an area of more than 40 mu, the museum forms     4     unique cultural landscape of ancient Kingdom of Shu in Chinese history. In this AAA national museum, you can appreciate more than 6,000 pieces of antique and cultural relics related to Sichuan cuisine culture, as well as     5     (catch) a glimpse of new style classic garden scenery and traditional western Sichuan style folk houses. Sichuan Cuisine Museum is the only “EATABLE MUSEUM”,     6     you can not only learn Sichuan cuisine culture by using eyes and ears, but also enjoy it by using mouth and nose. Interesting, meaningful and featured activities are     7     (special) designed from the moment you stepped into the museum to the time you leave. The highlighted experience for your visit should be cooking the typical Sichuan dishes     8     the guidance of the professional chef. There is arguably no better way to know more about a cuisine     9     learning how to cook it yourself.

Start your     10     (explore) from Sichuan Cuisine Museum, enjoy different aspects of Sichuan cuisine, satisfy your curiosity and taste buds and experience all fun for “Playing with Chuancais”.

Oracle bone script (or jiaguwen), the earliest-known Chinese characters     1     (carve) on tortoise shells (龟壳) and animal bones, today has made its way into modern life. Chen Nan, an     2     (enthusiast) professor with the Academy of Arts and Design at Tsinghua University, is among those responsible for its resuscitation (复兴).

The protection of Chinese character culture     3     (achieve) good progress in recent years. And the ancient characters have also gained growing global influence. In 2017, the script     4     (official) entered the UNESCO Memory of the World Register. Oracle bone script calligraphy exhibitions even took place in Morocco and Japan in 2018-19. International experts, too, have participated     5     the research on and promotion of the characters. One such expert is Adam D. Smith from the U.S., who said he once visited Anyang     6     (see) the unearthed script and further introduced the ancient characters through lectures and workshops abroad. He suggested     7     (take) the research online so     8     more people can better understand the roots of Chinese culture.

For Chen, the global promotion of oracle bone script culture is far from sufficient, given people from other cultural     9     (background) may still consider it mysterious and abstract. “I hope modern designs can break down cultural barriers,” said Chen,     10     newly made designs have been published and exhibited overseas.

As a new school year begins,     1     (open) your mind to new people and experiences will help you make friends and discover new interests. Being open-minded means trying to understand other people’s thoughts and ideas, trying new experiences and     2     (explore) different ways of doing things.

There are lots of benefits to having     3     open mind. It enables you to learn new things about the world and the people around you. This makes you feel more positive and     4     (confidence) about facing challenges. Besides, having an interest in other people     5     (help) you understand and share their feelings. Being open to fresh ideas can also help develop exciting new ones of your own.

Then     6     can you be more curious and open-minded? Start by asking questions. So if you’re unsure about joining a new club, ask     7     (you) what’s stopping you.     8     (imagine) how it feels to learn a new skill, meet new people and make friends. Don’t jump to a sudden decision but give yourself time to think about it first. If someone says something with     9     you disagree, then instead of deciding they are wrong or arguing back, take a moment to consider why they have that opinion. Finally, open your mind to new ideas. Even if you think you’re an expert on a subject, there is always     10     (much) you can learn.

The English class on Thursday was     1     (forget). During the class, we     2     (ask) to give a short speech about the first day at senior high. I had never delivered     3     speech in English before, and worse still, I didn’t feel quite at ease speaking in public. I was secretly hoping that nobody would notice me when suddenly I heard my name     4     (call). I was very nervous and stood up with nothing     5     (come) out of my mouth. “Don’t be shy! Just think of your first day at senior high and say     6     you want to express in mind.” The teacher’s words made me relax a bit, and I began to say something. With my shaking voice, I gave my first ever public speech in English     7     (final). It was hard, but it didn’t feel bad.

After school that day, I     8     (decide) to practise my English more often. I believe that by practising more I can improve a lot. While I was trying to pick up the courage     9     (talk) to someone, I heard a kind voice behind me. “Hello, I’m Tom. Nice to meet you.” Sitting side-by-side, he shared with me some tips     10     how to improve my English. The first week of senior high has been quite exciting, and I’m looking forward to making the most of senior high!

Roujiamo is closely associated with the north-central city of Xi’an in Shaanxi Province. Since 210BCE, Xi’an has been both the eastern terminus of the Silk Road and the capital for 13 more-or-less Chinese     1     (dynasty).

The meat preparation used to make the filling for roujiamo traditionally     2     (date) back to the Warring States Period. The introduction into China of Central Asian-style flat breads, like the kind used in roujiamo, is often credited to Ban Chao,     3     Chinese general who spent more than 30 years     4    (battle) an association of tribes during the 1st century to regain control of the     5    (far) western reaches of China.

Every family has its own roujiamo recipe, but there are some constants (不变的事物). First comes the lazhi, which includes a list of spices: ginger, star anise, cassia and so on. A special importance     6    (place) on aged stock (陈年老汁). Once the stock is made, thick slices of pork take     7    (they) turn in the pot, simmering(炖) for hours. The flatbread bun, called baijimo, takes its name from     8     is today known as Baiji township.

To be sure, roujiamo is far     9     the perfect food. It’s risky to eat on the go. One has to use both hands     10     (eat) roujiamo; otherwise, the filling is going to launch out from both sides of the burn.

The change from middle school     1     high school can be stressful (有压力的) for all teens. Academic expectations increase, and socializing and after-school activities become more important. Some of these expectations can create special difficulties for     2    (kid) with learning and thinking differences.

Staying organized enough to get everything     3    (do) can be a struggle in high school. Learning and thinking differences can cause trouble with time management. But teachers and parents can help teens learn how     4     (manage) tasks to keep themselves on track.

With more work and tests, students also need to have strong study skills. They may have assignments (任务) in different classes with the same deadline (最后期限). But teachers can help them break long-term assignments down into     5    (small), more manageable pieces. It may be     6    (help) for them to learn strategies to study for tests and try studying with methods     7     can improve their learning strengths.

After-school activities can make staying on top of things even more complicated. They are great ways for teens to make friends and explore their interests. But because they take up time, activities can make     8     hard for teens to do everything else. Teachers should talk to students about ways to balance an activity and school.

High school can be     9    (equal) exciting and challenging, but our teens can overcome challenges and find success by     10    (stay) in touch with teachers and parents.

We all know    1     it is like to want to win and most of us know what it is like to lose. More often than not, winning has the victor walking on air, lost in the glory of the moment,     2     the loser is left with a bitter taste and a feeling of failure. Almost nobody likes to come     3    (two), and sometimes it is difficult    4    (keep) everything in perspective. Modern society honours winners and successful sportspeople quickly become celebrities,     5    (admire) by all. However, there are ways to win and ways to lose. Whether you come first or last, it is important to remember     6     at any sporting event, you face two opponents: your fellow     7    (compete) and yourself. At the finish, your competitor will walk away but you will have to live with your decisions. A true sportsperson    8     (make) the right decisions for the right reasons and not worry about failure. There is an old and very wise saying, repeated many times, “Win with humility, lose with grace, and do both     9     dignity.” In praise of such acts of sportsmanship, the International Fair Play Committee decided to award the Pierre de Coubertin Fair Play Trophy, in 1964. The first athlete    10    (receive) the award was an Italian bobsleigh competitor named Eugenio Monti.

For thousands of years, people have told fables (寓言)     1     (teach) a lesson or to pass on wisdom. Fables were part of the oral tradition of many early cultures, and the well-known Aesop’s fables date to the     2     (six) century, B. C. Yet, the form of the fable still has values today,     3     Rachel Carson says in “A Fable for Tomorrow.”

Carson uses a simple, direct style common to fable. In fact, her style and tone (口吻) are seemingly directed at children. “There was once a town in the heart of America,     4     all life seemed to enjoy peaceful existence with its surroundings,” her fable begins,     5     (borrow) some familiar words from many age-old fables. Behind the simple style, however, is a serious message     6     (intend) for everyone.

    7     (difference) from traditional fables, Carson’s story ends with an accusation instead of a moral. She warns of the environmental dangers facing society, and she teaches that people must take responsibility     8     saving their environment.

The themes of traditional fables often deal with simple truths about everyday life. However, Carson’s theme is a more weighty     9     (warn) about environmental destruction. Carson proves that a simple literal form that has been passed down through the ages can still     10     (employ) today to draw attention to important truths.

According to research studies coming out of top US universities, having high emotional intelligence, or EQ, can help you to succeed,     1    (particular) at work.

The idea of emotional intelligence     2    (introduce) by psychologist John Mayer in the 90s and has gained popularity since.

During your career, you will need to work in a team. A 2020 Harvard study, investigated social skills and team players. They did this by grouping volunteers and giving them a variety of tricky problems. They then     3    (compare) the top individual performers. Results showed two main reasons     4     these individuals performed well, both linked     5     emotional intelligence. The first reason was that they were very good at recognizing the emotional state of their teammates. The second was that they helped to improve their team’s     6    (perform) through motivation.

When     7    (research) links between emotion-understanding ability and risk-taking, researchers found emotional intelligence important to deciding matters in a 2012 Yale study. They investigated the way that leaders come to a     8    (decide) when they are under pressure. The results showed that participants with a high awareness of why they felt under pressure managed to keep a clearer head and were     9    (like) to take risks. Being able to understand and manage emotions is a key part of EQ.

So, if you’re trying to succeed, work on your emotional intelligence     10     it may just make a difference!

In a rapidly changing world it’s significant to remain lifelong learners. As you progress through life, you may study and work in new environments. Consequently, you     1    (expose) to new ideas, beliefs, practices and learning experiences. You may one day do jobs that do not yet exist, use technologies not yet     2    (develop) and resolve problems that are not yet problems! This doesn’t mean that there’s no need to study in school,     3     to acknowledge that refreshing your knowledge with lifelong learning is beneficial.

So, how can you proceed? Firstly, lifelong learning is     4     attitude. Be objective and make yourself open to new knowledge and ideas. Also, develop critical thinking skills not to     5    (blind) accept new ideas. Secondly, take advantage of opportunities for lifelong learning. You could subscribe     6     e-learning courses. You could also visit the local library. Finally, understand that it’s not sufficient to simply know something or to understand what you know, because for knowledge     7    (have) concrete value, it must be applied. Importantly, after its application, you must conduct a review process of     8    (analyze), evaluation and improvement,     9     makes your comprehension of the world a continuous process.

In conclusion, in a world of constant changes, to develop your skills, further a career, boost self-worth, renew     10    (belief) and keep your mind active, one should never cease to learn.