China is known as the home of tea. Since ancient times, tea     1    (play) a significant part of Chinese culture, leaving its aroma (香味) in poetry, etiquette and customs. Many tea     2    (lover) enjoy tea not just for its flavor, but also for the beauty of tea ceremonies.

Picking tea leaves is an important spring activity in the Yangtze River Basin in South China. The earliest batch (批) of tea is often ready     3    (pick) before early April when the temperature begins to rise and rainfall increases. This precious small output of tea,     4     is widely sought after for     5    (it) outstanding quality, is called Mingqian Tea.

East China’s Zhejiang province is acknowledged     6     a major producer of tea. White Tea in Huzhou city’s Anji county and West Lake Longjing Tea in Hangzhou are two     7    (extreme) famous teas in both China and abroad. In spring, local hillsides are filled with tea workers     8    (sow) seeds on their land. In the peak seasons, many tourists flock to witness the beautiful scenery of tea farms, while enjoying     9     freshly brewed cup of tea.

Traditional tea processing techniques and associated social practices in China     10    (list) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2022.

3 . You probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?

Jane Addams(1860-1935)

Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community (社区) by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Rachel Carson(1907-1964)

If it weren’t for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.

Sandra Day O’Connor(1930-present)

When Sandra Day O’Connor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator(参议员) and, in 1981, the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court. O’Connor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.

Rosa Parks(1913-2005)

On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott.It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. “The only tired I was,was tired of giving in,”said Parks.

4 . The cost of living in countries like the US, Britain, Australia or France has skyrocketed in recent years. However, if you’re willing to leave your country and explore life in other areas, there are many countries boasting an extremely cheap and low cost of living. Check out the following countries when planning your next move.

Ecuador is similar to the United States in many ways, and as a result has become a popular American getaway. They even use the US Dollar for their currency. In this country, it’s cheaper to eat out every day than cook for yourself on a budget in the US. You can even buy a building for around $ 50, 000 and hire someone to look after it while you’re away.

Although the country is known for its poverty ridden streets, there $are many wealthier areas that provide every facility you might need. You can live off a mere $ 700 to $ 800 a month in Mexico, and this includes rent for a nice place, facilities, food, and any sightseeing.

Argentina has been a popular tourist destination for many years. It has great restaurants, a rich history, and many places to explore. Not to mention, it’s not very expensive to live here. A decent sized home can cost around $ 139, 000, which is relatively cheap in relation to homes in the United States.

Vietnam has also become a popular tourist destination in recent years. There are many million-dollar luxury homes by the beach, but you can find a modest flat or a small home for around $ 25,000 to $ 50,000 if you search in the right areas.

The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts in Canada has organized a group of doctors to help sick people in the past few months. The doctors will send patients to art galleries, instead of     1    (give) them medicine. The museum is involved in ten experiments on patients to find out how art has an effect     2     health. The patients include people with breast cancer (乳腺癌), eating disorders and mental health     3     (problem). Thomas Bastien, director of education and wellness at the museum, believes that art can heal. He said, “We saw that the museum was good for people, so we     4     (decide) to start this program with the doctors a few months ago. If you have breast cancer, you can come to the museum and you might feel much     5     (well)”.

Dr Helene Boyer,     6     has a lot of experience in helping to heal people with art treatment, spoke about its advantages. She said, “There’s more and more scientific evidence that art treatment is good for your physical health.” She said that looking at art increases     7     same kinds of hormones (激素) in our bodies that     8     (produce) when we exercise. The museum’s director-general said, “I am     9     (complete) sure that in the 21st century, art will be what physical activity was for health in the 20th century. I am very     10     (confidence) in it.”