Google Clips is the first camera developed by the web search giant(巨头)that is not built into a phone. It is very small,     1     (weigh) just 60 grams. The device     2     (design) to be put somewhere in a room to take pictures by itself. It can also be attached to     3     object or a person’s clothing. Functions of the camera may be the most appealing thing to camera lovers.

Google says the camera can choose the best time     4     pictures are taken. It can also recognize the faces of people or pets     5     (choose) by the users and take pictures of them in a more natural way.

“Google Clips is smart enough to recognize a person’s     6     (express).” the company says on     7     (it)website.

Google says privacy controls have been built into the camera already, so the users can     8     (complete) control the pictures that they send to other devices or share     9     others.

The price for Google Clips is $249. The device is not yet being sold.     10     , interested buyers can join a waiting list to be informed when it is available(可获得的).

Recently, a poll(民意调查) finds that although almost three in four adults played sports when they     1     (be) younger, only one in four continue to play sports as adults.

But that decline in interest doesn’t stop parents from encouraging their children to make sports a part of their lives.     2     fact, almost nine in ten parents     3     middle school or high school aged children play sports say that their children benefit     4     great deal or quite a bit from playing sports.

And, while most adults no longer play sports     5     (they), the majority of parents say it is very likely or somewhat likely that their children will continue playing sports when they become adults. One in four parents also hope their children will become     6     (profession)athletes.

“Sports are an important part of a healthy community. They help children and adults maintain a fit     7     (weigh), teach acceptance and teamwork, and expand opportunity for children     8     (live) in poverty(贫困),” said a researcher. “This poll     9     (indicate) that we must continue to encourage children to play sports, but just as important, we must find ways     10     (keep)adults engaged in sports in order to maintain health and well-being.”

When a reporter first met Jake Lee Pinnick, the American’s fluency in Putonghua     1    (absolute) shocked her.

Dressed     2     a dark blue Taoist(道家服) with a black cloth bag and several long bags     3    (contain) dongxiao and chiba—two kinds of traditional Chinese bamboo musical instruments-he said he always wears a Taoist uniform and carries along a dongxiao for practice wherever he goes.

In 2010, Pinnick moved all the way to Wudang from the US when he was just 20 years old and     4    (form) a deep connection with Wudang, martial arts and traditional Chinese culture ever since. To him, Wudang has now become a second home and martial arts and traditional Chinese culture are     5     his “lifetime passion” settled. In his view, martial arts and maintaining a peaceful mind     6    (be) practices worth pursuing. To him, promoting Wudang martial arts and culture is his inescapable mission and     7    (responsible).

Now he has over 600 thousand     8    (follower) across all his social media accounts, attracting many traditional Chinese culture learners and foreign martial arts enthusiasts. In the future, Pinnick expects     9    (open) a martial arts school in China or in the US, to teach more people around the world about real martial arts and traditional Chinese culture, and to become     10     bridge between cultures.

Yuelu Academy, one of the “Four Best Academies in the whole country”,    1     (be) well-known since Song Dynasty.

    2     (locate) at Hunan University in Yuelu Region Changsha County, Yuelu Academy,     3     has a three-kilometer distance to the downtown, is listed as the national AAAA scenic area, national key Scenic Spot, national civilized tourism demonstration site and important heritage site     4     state protection. The floor space of the academy is more than 31000 ㎡ and the    5     (construct) area reaches 11000 ㎡.

During its thousand years, Yuelu Academy has been much popular for the famous people it has fostered (培养). Between 1916 and 1919, young Mao Zedong lived at the Banxue Room in Yuelu Academy several times    6     (work) on the revolutionary activities in seek of the truth of    7     (save) the Chinese people. From then on, large numbers of Yuelu teachers and students set     8     (them) to the revolutionary work in the new democracy and caused a profound and ever-lasting influence to Chinese history.

In addition, the academy is also    9     (huge) renowned for the elegance of the environment and beauty of the architecture. Nowadays, it serves as    10     ancient heritage museum for demonstrating the ancient academy education and architectural style.

As this year’s ski season got underway, Liu Zhihua,     1     (age) 87, joined the crowd at a ski resort and glided fluently down the piste (滑雪道).

Actually, Liu took up the sport in 2007 when she was 72. “After conquering the fear of falling. I became increasingly interested in skiing.” Starting on the beginner slopes, Liu     2     (gradual) moved to intermediate runs, and has even got onto the advanced ones.

When asked about the setbacks she had encountered. Liu,    3     is an excellent skier now recalls that she fell over while going down a slope due to a lack of experience. “But skill comes     4     practice. Just get used to it,” she says.     5     (wear) a bright smile, Liu adds “No one can tell your age when everyone is in a ski suit.”

These days, Liu skis for about two hours at a time under the     6     (protect) of her instructors.     7     she skis less often than in previous years, Liu is determined    8     (persevere).

“I’d rather fall on a piste than lie on a sickbed,” says Liu. “Health and happiness are the two things that doing sports     9     (bring) to me over the past years,” she says. “I don’t think age has much to do with my mindset. Old or young, I have been     10     (courage)and optimistic.”

Chinese calligraphy (书法) is an art form that    1    (involve) the skilled and deliberate use of brush and ink to create beautiful and expressive characters.

The origins of Chinese calligraphy can be traced back thousands of years to the Shang Dynasty, making it one of the     2     (old) continuous artistic traditions in the world. Its evolution is accompanied with the development of the Chinese writing system,     3     consists of thousands of characters, each with its own artistic structure and stroke order (笔顺).

Calligraphy in China    4    (regard) as one of the highest forms of artistic expression. It is not only a means of communication     5     a way to develop one’s character, discipline, and spirituality. The practice of calligraphy requires     6    (patient), concentration, and a deep understanding of the balance between empty space and solid forms.

Different styles of calligraphy have emerged throughout history, each with its own distinct characteristics and artistic conventions. The most famous    7    (style) include regular script (kaishu), running script (xingshu), cursive script (caoshu), and seal script (zhuanshu).

Chinese calligraphy has a profound influence     8     other art forms, such as     9    (paint), poetry, and seal carving. It is often considered as an important part of the Chinese traditional culture, where scholars and artists would gather in a     10    (culture) salon to appreciate and discuss calligraphic works.

In March 2018, Bai Bin started his journey running from Antarctica to the Arctic,     1     (begin) at the Great Wall Station in Antarctica. The journey took him 433 days. “I’ve been running for decades. So I wanted to challenge     2     (I).” he said.

Bai, a native of Guizhou Province, is the first     3     (manage) it. He initially intended to complete it within 300 days but faced a few detours (绕行) along the way. “I experienced many     4     (hardship), including severe weather, sickness, injuries and even kidnapping,” he said. “All these made a huge impact     5     my running, but I did not give up and continued my adventure.”

Bai wasn’t alone through his journey. A team of helpers     6     (lend) him a hand along the way. “I couldn’t have done this without my team.” he said. Arlo Clarkson,     7     helped Bai in the Beaufort Delta region, said the runner was able to get across to the Inuvik side of the Mackenzie River with help from     8     villager after the ice crossing closed.

After he arrived in Tuktoyaktuk, an Arctic village in Canada, Bai headed back to Inuvik to start the long journey home by plane. When     9     (ask) about going home, Bai said, “I’m     10     (true) looking forward to going back home and eating good food.”

Pillows have been     1     (use) in China for thousands of years and hold     2     significant place in Chinese culture. The origins of pillows can date back     3     the middle Paleolithic (旧石器时代) period     4     (base) on archaeological evidence. During that time, people unconsciously used objects like stones, sticks, bundles of straw, or pieces of animal skin as head support, serving as the earliest prototypes (原型) of pillows.

The Chinese word for “pillow”, zhentou,     5     (believe) to be coined by Cao Cao, a prominent strategist and ruler during the Three Kingdoms period (220-280). One night, while Cao Cao was reading in his military tent and becoming     6     (sleep), there was no extra space available to place several     7     (book). A servant spontaneously (即兴地) placed the books at one side of the bed, and Cao Cao fell asleep     8     (quick) on the books. Then the servant     9     (create) a padded headrest using soft materials,     10     shape was like the pile of books. Cao Cao later named it zhentou.

Baduanjin, a kind of exercise     1     (regard) as a special sport among the aged, is already     2     (huge) popular among the young people in China.

More than 1,000 videos about Baduanjin can     3     (find) on Bilibili, a video platform in China. A video released by the General Administration of Sport of China to teach the public     4     (do) the exercise has gained about 10 million     5     (view) and 6,000 comments. Most of them were from college students and the young people who attach great importance     6     health care. Some people even livestream (直播) in the morning and share their skills. Film stars and fitness bloggers also do this exercise,     7     has attracted a large number of followers.

Originating from the Song Dynasty (420-479), Baduanjin has     8     history of more than 800 years. It consists of eight movements, using arms and legs to stimulate meridians (经脉) inside the body. Compared with Tai Chi and Wuqinxi, Baduanjin is more     9     (suit) for beginners with its simple and gentle movements.

It was mentioned in the guidelines for COVID-19 cases at home by Traditional Chinese Medicine to help recovery.     10     (combine) physical and mental health, Baduanjin can improve immunity (免疫力) and help people relax.

Siheyuan is a special type of building found in China that represents the country’s rich traditions. These buildings     1     (exist) around for a very long time and are mainly located in the northern parts of China. Exploring a Siheyuan allows you     2     (step) back in time and experience the peace and history of ancient China.

Siheyuan has     3     unique layout with a square courtyard in the middle,     4     (surround) by buildings on all four sides. This design provides privacy for the people living there and shows a balance     5     human-made structures and nature.

The main entrance of a Siheyuan     6     (usual) faces south, and the most important rooms are positioned in the north. The courtyards are often decorated with beautiful gardens, plants, and fancy stone carvings,     7     show how much the Chinese appreciate nature and beauty.

Beyond its physical form, Siheyuan represents the Chinese     8     (tradition) way of life and family values. In these buildings, extended families live together,     9     the courtyard becomes a gathering place for family members. This helps to strengthen family bonds and maintain connections between different     10     (generation).