1     (change) a bad habit is difficult, and it is easy     2     (make) excuses and give up. We need to make     3     our minds and show some discipline , and make small changes over time. There is no pill to help us, but changing will ensure we have     4     magic happy and healthy life!

You can be happy even when you’re suffering from illness, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore the aspects of your health     1     are in your control. Exercise and sleep are particularly important when it comes     2     happiness.

Making exercise a regular habit isn’t just good for the body. It also has a     3     (power) effect on mental well-being. People who exercise regularly are happier across the board. Plus, they’re also less stressed, anxious, and     4     (depress).

It doesn’t really matter     5     kind of exercise you do, so long as you do it regularly. For the best results, aim for an hour of exercise at least five days a week. If you find something you enjoy, you’ll be more likely     6     (stick) to it. So don’t think you’re limited to     7     (go) to the gym. Find something that suits your lifestyle and preferences. If you’re having trouble thinking of activities you enjoy, think back to when you     8     (be) a kid. What sports or games did you like to play?

Also, getting quality sleep every night directly     9     (affect) your happiness, and emotional stability during the day. When you re lacking sleep, you’re much easier to stress. It’s harder to be productive, think creatively, and make wise     10     (decide). The average person needs at least 7.5 - 9 hours each night.

Mamianqun, also known as Horse-face Skirt, is one of the     1     (representative) of the ancient Chinese style skirt.     2     appeared in the Song Dynasty and grew popularduring the Ming Dynasty. Ever since, it has reserved its     3     (distinction) “horseface” structure and undergone a fascinating evolution.

This traditional skirt is composed of two overlapping panels of fabrics, each of     4     is identical and forms half of the skirt. With four openings, two in the front and two behind, the skirt is well-suited     5     women planning to go horseback riding. Typically, the decorative patterns of mamiangun     6     (divide) into individual and broad embroidery (刺绣) fabric patterns,     7    (carry) unique meanings respectively.

Up to now, Hanfu designers and enthusiasts     8     (develop) more modified andmodern-style mamianqun.     9     (additional), to bring new life to this historical cultural costume, Hanfu enthusiasts have integrated mamiangun with more casual clothes like T-shirts or blouses, presenting     10     more casual look.

Tea is one of the three major drinks in the world,     1    （produce）in more than 60 countries and regions worldwide and enjoyed by over 2 billion people. Huangshan in Anhui province has a long history of tea planting. The recorded history of Huangshan's tea can date back     2     the Tang Dynasty. In 1915, Taiping Houkui and Qimen Black Tea were sent to the Panama World Exposition,     3     they were awarded gold medals. Huangshan city remains     4     key tea-production area in China and Huangshan Mountain in the city is known worldwide for its     5    （impress）scenery. The clouds that ring Huangshan Mountain     6    （believe）to create a natural shelter, blocking sunlight and allowing the tea leaves to produce more nitrogen（氮）which     7    （give）them their unique aroma.

Consequently, the celebrated Huangshan Maofeng, Taiping Houkui and Qimen Black teas from Huangshan have gained worldwide     8    （popular）.     9     they were added to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on Nov 29, 2022, their cultural significance has been further acknowledged. Tea from Huangshan continues to delight and attract the world. In 2022, Huangshan city's tea industry achieved a remarkable output of 45,000 metric tons,     10    （create）4.6 billion yuan（$664.42 million）in revenue（财政收入）.

People often talk about what     1     (moral) and virtues are. But sometimes they may face moral dilemmas. For example, if an old man     2     (trip) over a stone or suddenly fainted in the street or was injured in     3     accident, what would be your first response? Should you assist him     4     (rise) or give first aid? Or just stand by? Your behaviour will illustrate what your moral and life     5     (principle) are. In Lin Qiaozhi’s eyes, life is precious. When others entrusted her     6     their lives, it was virtue     7     carried her through a life of hard     8     (choose).

In the past year, I had an unforgettable experience of learning tai chi. Honestly speaking, I admitted that I     1     (feel) hesitant at first but with time passing by, it really had a huge effect on me     2     (physical) and mentally. Not only were I deeply impressed by the moves that caught my imagination, such as “white crane spreading its wings” and “golden rooster standing on one leg”, but also I     3     (inspire) to explore Chinese culture.

It is all about keeping a balance between yin and yang,     4     are believed to form the unity of opposites. The practice of taichi aims     5     (maintain) the balance of our body through opposite     6     (movement): up and down, left and right, forwards and backwards, breathing in and breathing out. By performing the routine, tai chi eventually brings     7     a state of physical and mental peace. No wonder it is a best way to relax your mind and body.

I also experienced a short period of tiredness and boredom. Thanks to the patient guidance of professional coach, I gradually found to my     8     (satisfy) that I could focus on peace of mind and sleep better,     9     (enable) me to stay cool under pressure. I am sure I will continue to practice tai chi and enjoy     10     benefits it has brought me.

Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer. He is regarded as one of the greatest composers in the history of music.    1     sets him apart is his ability to convey profound emotions through his compositions. In his twenties, he     2     (be) very famous for his skills on the piano, but then he began to lose his hearing.    3    he was challenged by the deafness, he continued to produce amazing pieces.

Maple syrup (枫糖浆) is made from the rising spring sap (树液) of    1     number of varieties of maple tree native to the US and Canada. The syrup     2     (reduce) by boiling in open pans, and was     3     (wide) used by Native Americans long before the arrival of Europeans.

The     4     (finish) syrup is about 66 per cent sucrose(蔗糖), and has a honey-like flavour. Because the process.of collecting     5     boiling down the sap to make maple syrup     6     (require) a lot of manpower and time, it’s quite expensive. There are many products available offering a similar taste and experience for less.

Any product labelled “maple syrup” must be pure maple syrup. While Canada and the US have slightly different grading     7     (way), the colour of the syrup is     8     (you)guide. Lightness or darkness of colour indicates the lightness or darkness of flavour, in turn reflecting how maple syrup changes according to the time of collection.

Maple-flavoured syrups, sometimes sold as “breakfast” or “pancake” syrups, will be cheaper, but these are made up of a sugar syrup     9     has been artificially flavoured and coloured.

There are other products made from maple syrup, including maple sugar. This can be used in baking without     10     (affect) liquid balances, and is excellent when put on fruits such as strawberries, pears, apples, plums and peaches before lightly baking.

Centuries later, the Great Flu Epidemic of 1918, also called the Spanish Flu,     1     (strike) near the end of World War I. Families     2     had only just got through the war now had to bury their loved ones who had died of the disease. As a result of the war, more people were travelling and moving perhaps than ever before in history and this caused the epidemic to spread worldwide. Having killed up to 50 million people in 18 months, the Spanish Flu is believed to have been the    3     (severe) epidemic in history. More people died of the flu than died in the war. Initially, many people believed that such epidemics no longer posed a threat until very recently     4     SARS became a cause for concern.

All kids desire more screen time. Code. org wants to make that time     1     (meaning) and fun by sharing online coding (编程) classes for kids of all ages     2     skill levels —all for free.

From pre-K to high school, kids can learn how to build video games and smartphone apps. It     3     (be) all thanks to the easy-to-follow course instruction. The time     4     (spend) learning how to problem-solve may one day lead to careers (事业) focused on high-tech innovation (创新), according to Beth Nickel     5     leads the program.

Nickel says that there are many     6     (advantage) for parents who sign up, too. “You can talk the same language if you know that they are working on an activity or an app, and you can share a common language. They also have     7     whole lot of really fun hands-on interactive activities, where families and students can create     8     (they) own game or app using the resources that Code. org offers.”

The creators of Code. org have a mission of     9     (get) computer science into the hands of students, teachers, and educators to help build a general     10     (understand) . Nickel shares that programs like this will help to build the talent pool needed to fill Arizona’s high-tech jobs of the future.