This year marks     1     20th anniversary of China’s first manned space mission(任务)that sent astronaut Yang Liwei on a 21-hour journey around Earth in the Shenzhou V spacecraft. As one of the     2    (nation) in the world able to independently finish manned space missions, China     3    (carry) out 12 manned flights since then.

A special committee was formed in August 1992 and it     4    (decide) that China would use manned spacecraft to build a space station in the coming years. The plan was passed in September that year,     5    (mark) the first official manned space program of the nation.     6    (achieve) the goal, scientists made specific plans and took practical steps, advancing slowly from multi-day flights     7     month-long missions. Thanks to years of efforts, we are proud that our country completed the Tiangong space station last year. Orbiting Earth about 400 kilometers above the ground, Tiangong has both a core module     8    two science facilities, which is     9    (regular) connected to several visiting spaceships.

Chinese researchers are designing a new-generation manned spacecraft,     10     will be significant in the nation’s first manned exploration to the moon around 2030.

Are you an “I person” or an “E person”? These two personality types     1     particular are widely discussed online. They are part of a popular personality test called the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, or MBTI, which includes 16 results totally. “I” and “E” refer to “introverted (内向的)” and “extroverted (外向的)”. Even if someone is     2     (typical) quiet, many online discussions suggest that an “I” person can still act outgoing at times. For example, when an introverted person is with a group of introverted friends, they might become     3     (outgoing) for a short time than before. This idea of changing personalities     4     (call) “masking (伪装)”. That is hiding your true personality in a few specific     5     (situation). “Human beings want to feel they belong, and they might become people-pleasers to do so,” wrote the MasterClass website. Thinking on this, I may actually be the kind of person     6     these people are discussing. Most times, I just wish     7     (make) the atmosphere more interesting and exciting and show people that I’m easy to get along with.     8    , I mostly enjoy being alone and quiet. The MBTI personality test may show something you don’t know about     9     (you) and can even be a fun ice-breaker question when meeting new friends. And that’s all it is — for fun.     10     (know) someone’s MBTI result doesn’t mean you really know this person. And those four letters of yours don’t define who you are.

Through a lifetime of effort and great love, young Chilean David Bobadilla has made himself a wushu champion (冠军). Now he is focusing on     1     (train) the next generation of players     2     are fond of traditional Chinese wushu.

At 16, Bobadilla became part of the Chilean Wushu Federation, which allowed him to compete nationally     3    , a few years later, internationally. At that time, he was diving into the     4     (interest) but complex (复杂的) world of Chinese characters when he began taking classes in standard Chinese at a Confucius Institute in Santiago.

He first set foot on Chinese soil in 2014 thanks     5     the Chinese Bridge competition (比赛). The next year he won a scholarship to study in China. In fact, David competed in more than 20 wushu     6     (match) at the international, national and university levels during his time in China, taking him across the country. Wushu instilled in him a high degree of self-control, which helped him grow     7     (personal) and professionally.

With the knowledge got in China, added to his firm love for wushu, the young man     8     (begin) to help many schools and clubs get the necessary wushu equipment in Chile. In additional, he went a step further by founding the Wushu Center, which is located in     9     same community where he lives. The center aimed     10     (spread) this sport, the Chinese culture, the Chinese language and the knowledge he got in China.

Chinese chime bells are an ancient Chinese musical instrument consisting of a set of bronze bells,     1     (play) melodically. They are also called bianzhong. These sets of chime bells were used     2     polyphonic (多音的) musical instruments and some of these bells have been dated at between 2, 000 to 3, 600 years old. They were hung in a wooden frame and struck with a wooden hammer.

They have     3     lens-shaped section, the bell mouth has a distinctive profile, and the outer surfaces of the large bells feature studs. The sound of this musical instrument is heard by     4     (hit) the bell. The one produced depends on     5     you hit the bell. The center is the source of the primary tone. The right and left corners give the secondary tone in a     6     (high) pitch. Chime bells in ancient China     7     (reserve) for the nobles and symbolized power and wealth. In the Song Dynasty, musicians used this instrument for grand     8     (performance). In modern times, the standardized bianzhong are used by music and dance groups. A great example of the range of tones produced by these ancient instruments     9     (be) the bells of Marquis Yi, which were unearthed in 1978. These bells are still fully playable after long years and thanks to     10     (they) twin-tone capability, they can sound a complete 12-tone scale.

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It is more than six decades since the death of Lei Feng, a young soldier who showed selfless     1     (devote) to duty, and yet the “Lei Feng Spirit” is still alive,     2     (inspire) a new generation of Chinese people.

Ye Zigui, deputy leader of the Lei Feng Squad (班) — the current name of the military unit in     3     the heroic soldier served—is in no doubt that this spirit should     4     (pass) on to the next generation.

This year marks     5     60th Lei Feng Day, an event aimed at celebrating the life and spirit of this young soldier     6     (annual), who devoted his spare time and money to helping the needy. He died in an accident in 1962 at the age of 22. In 1963, Chairman Mao Zedong called on the nation     7     (learn) from Lei Feng, with posters put on display featuring Lei in his uniform and a cotton hat,     8     he quickly became a public role model with great appeal.

In the Lei Feng Squad, the     9     (importance) role model of Chinese people for generations can be seen everywhere; his statue, his photos and copies of his diary are displayed in the room. On the wall     10     (be) shining red characters that read, “The former squad leader is always with us.”

Falling on December 7 this year, Major Snow, also known     1     “Da Xue” in Chinese, is the 21st solar term of the Chinese lunar year and the third solar term of winter,     2    marks the start of the midwinter season.

During Major Snow, the temperature drops    3     (significant), and snowfall becomes more frequent. It is a time when the entire landscape     4     (cover) in a pristine white blanket, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere. The falling snowflakes transform the world into a winter wonderland, bringing joy and     5     (excite) to people of all ages.

In ancient China, Major Snow was an important time for farmers. They would use this period     6     (prepare) for the upcoming winter by storing food and firewood. It was also a time to repair tools and equipment, ensuring they     7     (be) ready for the challenges of the cold season.

Major Snow is also closely    8     (associate) with traditional Chinese medicine. According to ancient wisdom, this is the time when the “yang” energy reaches its lowest point, and the “yin” energy begins to rise.     9     is believed that during this period, our bodies are more susceptible to cold and illnesses. Therefore, it is important to take extra care of our health by keeping warm, eating nourishing foods, and getting enough rest.

Major Snow is not just     10     change in weather; it is a reminder of the cyclical nature of life and the importance of adaptation. As high school students, let us embrace the beauty of the season, take care of ourselves, and appreciate the wisdom passed down through generations.

The road to a Nobel prize is growing ever longer, with almost half of winners now     1     (wait) more than 20 years from making a Nobel-worthy discovery to receiving the prize.

One analysis shows that the average time between publishing the work and receiving one of the science     2     (prize) has nearly doubled in the past 60 years. “In the early 20th century, Nobel winners were often in     3     (they) 30s, but now it is unheard of,” says Santo Fortunato,     4     published a 2014 analysis of Nobel prizewinners since the award’s conception in 1901. His results showed that the time between winners’ prizewinning research and their Nobel had     5     (slow) increased over the years.

There are a number of possible reasons for this trend. It could be that the overall number of breakthroughs     6     (increase) each year, so awards cannot keep up     7     the number of people who deserve to be recognized. It is also the case that the importance of some works     8     (realize) only years or decades later.

On the other hand, the lengthening gap could be     9     sign that there has been a decrease in ‘disruptive’ science—    10     (importance) studies or discoveries that change the paradigm (范式) of their field. This could be causing the Nobel committees to focus more on the past.

The “Chinese Miao Art Exhibition”, co-hosted by the Chinese Consulate General in Milan and the Guizhou Provincial Government，    1     (hold) in Milan, Italy on Sunday. Guizhou’s     2    (extreme) beautiful Miao embroidery clothing appeared alongside international fashion     3    (brand) at the 2024 Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer collection. It will once again shine on the international stage as a large number of representative Miao embroidery clothing and accessories are displayed.

The Siyin (with a four-seal-shaped pattern) Miao embroidery art from Qingzhen city, Guizhou made its debut at the fashion week. Atypical settlement area for ethnic minorities is Qingzhen,    4    has a population mainly composed     5    the Si yin Miao subgroup that possesses beautiful clothing and delicate embroidery. Each piece of clothing has a big square seal-shaped pattern     6     (make) of multicolored silk threads, resembling four seals together to present the history and     7     (mystery) charm of the ethnic minority.

In 2014, the craftsmanship of Siyin Miao embroidery was recognized as     8    provincial representative intangible cultural heritage.

Through the international curation approach, the art exhibition aims     9     (showcase) the profound Guizhou ethnic culture and also to provide a platform for international cultural exchange and the    10     (promote) of Miao embroidery.

Huguosi Street used to be one of Beijing’s     1     (busy) commercial avenues (大道) in the olden days. It was also the location of the former residence of Peking Opera master Mei Lanfang (1894-1961) . Not far from Mei’s residence, the first theater for Peking Opera performances came up in 1954, five years after the     2     ( establish) of the People’s Republic of China. The neighborhood has changed over the decades, but the theater -Beijing People’s Theater,     3     Mei and many other Peking Opera     4     (master) used to perform, still stands tall.

On Oct. 9, the National Peking Opera Company announced that the renovation (翻新) of Beijing People’s Theater     5     (finish) . On Oct. 16, it will reopen to the public with     6     series of Peking Opera shows.     7     Oct. 16, 15 Peking Opera productions will be staged in the theater.     8     (involve) Peking Opera companies from around the country, the event will definitely breathe life into the conventional art.

Top Graduate Zhang Xie, so far the earliest     9     (know) complete Chinese play script written during the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) , will     10     (final) be staged by the National Peking Opera Company on Oct. 16.

The culture of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) became     1     (increasing) popular with the arrival of the 31st FISU World University Games in Chengdu in July, capital of southwest China’s Sichuan Province. “We mainly promote TCM culture by displaying TCM     2     (element) such as TCM-themed backdrops, samples, 3D paintings made from acupuncture (针灸) tools, and herbal bags,” explained Deng Hongyuan,     3     staff member at the TCM culture area.

Visitors to the TCM culture area     4     (treat) to live shows of therapeutic massages (治疗性按摩) , Taijiquan, and Wuqinxi, a set of exercises     5     (inspire) by the movements of five animals as well as Baduanjin. Baduanjin, a form of gentle exercise that is a part of TCM culture,     6     is similar to Taijiquan and other TCM therapies, became a hit for its health benefits. Ancient Chinese medical books, TCM equipment, and medicinal materials unique     7     Sichuan are also on display.

“Foreign guests particularly enjoyed experiencing Chinese therapeutic massages. They were highly     8     (appreciate) of our massage services. They even asked if they could have this experience every day,” Deng noted.

“TCM culture is an important part of traditional Chinese culture and we are committed to     9     (broaden) its reach through the World University Games of Chengdu. We hope to enable more people     10     (learn) about TCM culture,” Deng concluded.