In the China Pavilion at the sixth China International Import Expo in Shanghai, a piece of bamboo art resembling a Taihu Lake Stone was the center of attention. Perfectly     1     (combine) traditional craftwork with natural art, it demonstrated the beauty of the stone after which it was modeled. It was the work of Qian Lihuai, an inheritor of traditional bamboo weaving techniques     2     amazed the viewers.

“Bamboo weaving lacks documented records; the skills have always been passed down orally. I spent     3    considerable period interviewing seasoned craftsmen     4    carefully gathering records of weaving techniques, ” Qian explains.

After understanding the foundational logic of bamboo weaving and the patterns, Qian began to add artistic touches     5     his bamboo weaving.

“My artistic innovation centers around     6    weaving can convey the nature of the world. For instance, we employ a diverse range of colors to     7     (strong) its expressive potential, filling bamboo weaving with a convincing language, ” Qian adds.

Additionally, there is a dynamic connection and dialogue with other materials. “    8    (bamboo) unique combination of rigidity and flexibility, distinct from many other materials like metals or textiles,     9    (position) it in a proper zone. I believe it can be used as an excellent adhesive (粘合剂) with other materials, ”Qian explains.

He has also taught his bamboo weaving techniques at Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, and says previously the course     10    (design) to encourage open-minded thinking, will definitely explore the ways to integrate bamboo weaving expertise into different fields.

8 . Is it true that our brain alone is responsible for human cognition(认知)? What about our body? Is it possible for thought and behaviour to originate from somewhere other than our brain? Psychologists who study Embodied Cognition(EC)ask similar questions. The EC theory suggests our body is also responsible for thinking or problem-solving. More precisely, the mind shapes the body and the body shapes the mind in equal measure.

If you think about it for a moment, it makes total sense. When you smell something good or hear amusing sounds, certain emotions are awakened. Think about how newborns use their senses to understand the world around them. They don’t have emotions so much as needs – they don’t feel sad, they’re just hungry and need food. Even unborn babies can feel their mothers’ heartbeats, and this has a calming effect. In the real world, they cry when they’re cold and then get hugged. That way, they start to associate being warm with being loved.

Further studies have backed up the mind-body interaction. In one experiment, test subjects were asked to judge people after being handed a hot or a cold drink. They all made warm evaluations when their fingertips perceived warmth rather than coolness. And it works the other way too. In another study, subjects’ fingertip temperatures were measured after being “included” in or “rejected” from a group task. Those who were included felt physically warmer.

For further proof, we can look at the metaphors(比喻)that we use without even thinking. A kind and sympathetic person is frequently referred to as one with a soft heart and someone who is very strong and calm in difficult situations is often described as solid as a rock. And this kind of metaphorical use is common across languages.

Now that you have the knowledge of mind-body interaction, why not use it? If you’re having a bad day, a warm cup of tea will give you a flash of pleasure. If you know you’re physically cold, warm up before making any interpersonal decisions.

Counted among the “Ten Great Chinese Paintings”, the famous historical scroll painting “Emperor Taizong Receiving the Tibetan Envoy (使团)”, created by renowned painter Yan Liben (601—673),     1     (make) an appearance in an exhibition at the Palace Museum in Beijing on April 29, 2023. This painting     2     (faithful) displays a scene in the year 641 when Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty received the Tibetan team,     3     members came for Tang Princess Wencheng.

In the     4     (seven) century, Songtsen Gampo, the headman of the Tibetan Tubo Kingdom, sent an envoy to Chang’an to propose a marriage. Emperor Taizong agreed to give Princess Wencheng in marriage to him. In the spring of 641, the envoy sent by Songtsen Gampo arrived at the court     5     (guard) the princess back to Tubo.

Princess Wencheng brought not only Tang Dynasty customs and practices, but also a large group of     6     (craftsman), which had a stimulating effect     7     the Tubo tribal economy and culture. As a result, the Tang Empire and Tubo maintained a good relationship for a considerable period.

In addition to well-known artworks such as this painting, the exhibition also featured a large number of cultural relics     8     (display) to the public for the first time.

The exhibition showcased     9     total of 108 cultural relics, including 13 items from     10     (diversity) units of the Cultural Heritage Bureau of the Xizang Autonomous Region, as well as 95 items from the Palace Museum.

10 . Dale Carnegie rose from the unknown of a Missouri farm to international fame because he found a way to fill a universal human need.

It was a need that he first _______ back in 1906 when young Dale was a junior at State Teachers College in Warrensburg. To get an _______, he was struggling against many difficulties. His family was poor. His Dad couldn’t afford the _______ at college, so Dale had to ride horseback 12 miles to attend classes. Study had to be done _______ his farm-work routines. He withdrew from many school activities because he didn’t have the time or the _______. He had only one good suit. He tried for the football team, but the coach turned him down for being too _______. During this period Dale was slowly _______ an inferiority complex (自卑感), which his mother knew could prevent him from achieving his real potential. She _______ that Dale join the debating team, believing that _______ in speaking could give him the confidence and recognition that he needed.

Dale took his mother’s advice, tried desperately and after several attempts finally made it. This proved to be a ________ point in his life. Speaking before groups did help him gain the ________ he needed. By the time Dale was a senior, he had won every top honor in ________. Now other students were coming to him for coaching and they, ________, were winning contests.

Out of this early struggle to ________ his feelings of inferiority, Dale came to understand that the ability to express an idea to an audience builds a person’s confidence. And, ________ it, Dale knew he could do anything he wanted to do—and so could others.