Originally unearthed in the late 1920s, the Sanxingdui Ruins have been regarded as one of the world’s greatest archaeological     1     (finding) of the 20th century. In July this year, a     2     (new) completed exhibition hall at the world-famous Sanxingdui Museum opened in Guanghan, Sichuan Province.

    3     (cover) an area of nearly 55,000 square meters, the exhibition hall is now the largest single exhibition building showcasing the cultural relics     4     (dig) from historical sites in southwest China. The new hall     5     (hold) more than 1,500 cultural items, with 600 of them on show for the first time.

One iconic (标志性的) exhibit is the four-meter-tall bronze sacred tree,     6     takes up the central position in the new hall. And it makes a much     7     (strong) visual impression than it did in the old hall. The bronze altar (青铜神坛) that was discovered last year is also     8     impressive piece of artwork. It is made up of three parts and shows ancient sacrificial (献祭的) scenes.

Divided into three themed areas, the exhibition hall makes use of a range of new technologies     9     (celebrate) the cultural features and social development of the Shu civilization. It also shows China’s latest achievements     10     archaeological research.

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Driven by a great passion for guqin,     1     is an ancient Chinese instrument, Li Xiangting, a professor at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing     2     (devote) nearly 70 years to mastering and promoting it since his first encounter with it.

In 1958, Li became the only gugin major in the Traditional Chinese Instruments Department. Given that guqin was     3     (relative) unknown, Li was often ignored. Everyone considered it out of date,     4     he thought it deserved an important position and was determined to make it     5     (appreciate) by everyone.

In order to introduce it     6     a global audience, Li innovated while honoring the instrument’s rich traditions. Later, he also produced teaching videos,     7     (publish) books, and released albums, significantly boosting the instrument’s     8     (popular).

In the following years, more enthusiasts and musicians like Li worked on the art. With     9     (they) efforts, the UNESCO recognized the art as an intangible (非物质的) heritage of humanity in 2003. Moreover, his daughter, Li Pengpeng, has followed in her father’s footsteps,     10     (serve) as an ambassador in promoting traditional Chinese culture.

Nestled deep within the Tibetan Plateau of China, Yading boasts some of the most impressive natural scenery in the world. Yading Nature Reserve is home     1     three mountains — Chenresig, Chana Dorje, and Jampelyang — which     2     (regard) as holy by local people and represent sympathy, wisdom and power. These towering peaks, each being more than 6,000 meters, provide     3     dramatic setting for the attractive landscapes below.

One     4     (suggest) way to explore Yading is to hike along one path of the reserve. For example, the Kora around Chana Dorje offers a     5     (challenge) hike which takes you through dense forests and over snow-covered passes. For visitors     6     prefer a more leisurely pace, they can enjoy horseback rides, take a dip in the hot springs, or     7     (simple)sit back and admire the view while tasting locally brewed yak butter tea.

If you’re planning on visiting Yading, bear in mind that it’s a remote location     8     that accommodation options are limited. However, there are a few guesthouses available, as well as several restaurants serving local cuisine.

Yading is one of China’s best kept     9     (secret). Whether you’re a nature lover, a hiking enthusiast, or just longing     10     (escape) the hustle and bustle (喧嚣) of city life, Yading is undoubtedly worthy of a place on your travel bucket list.

A blogger from Sichuan, nicknamed “AI Crazy House,”     1     (release) an AI-generated animated short film of “Journey to the West”     2     the Internet. The film shocked netizens with its visual effects and opened up new     3     (possibility) for presenting classic works in film and television.

Through deep learning and innovative techniques, AI reinterpreted this Chinese literary masterpiece,     4     (deliver) breathtaking visual effects and emotional experiences.

The blogger, Mr. Feng, has 15 years of art experience. He stated that the video,     5     would have taken at least six months to produce manually, was completed in a week with the help of AI.

He also explained the steps     6     (generate) videos with AI. Taking the first episode of “Journey to the West” as     7     example, from the beginning of chaos to the birth of the stone monkey to the learning of art, he emphasized the need to determine the required number of pictures and storyboards.

He mentioned using ChatGPT to analyze the original text, complete storyboard planning, use AI painting software for drawing,     8     then employ “picture-to-video” software to animate the images.

These processes     9     (general) produce a large number of preliminary drafts. “At present, it is difficult for AI     10     (understand) my meaning.” Mr. Feng said.

The Chinese zodiac, also known as Sheng Xiao or Shu Xiang, is a     1     (repeat) circle of 12 years. Each year     2     (represent) by an animal. Chinese New Year 2024 is a year of the Loong.

Chinese Zodiac Loong is the     3     (five) of the 12 zodiac animals, following the Rot, Ox, Tiger and Rabbit. People born in the year of the Loong — an animal no one knows if it existed in real world—are enveloped in mystery, and very charming.

Back in the pre-Qin period over 2,200 years ago, there was already the Chinese zodiac signs theory. So it is     4     (reason) that Chinese Zodiac years are in agreement with the beginning of Chinese Lunar New Year. If you have an idea of Lunar Calendar, you will know     5     Chinese zodiac year often starts from late January and ends in middle February of the next year.

Therefore, to see what your Chinese zodiac animal is,     6     to confirm whether you are a Loong, you need to change your Gregorian calendar birthday to Lunar Calendar of the year you were born. For example, if you were born     7     February 16, 1988 (a year of the Loong), the Lunar New Year’s Eve, which was very close to Loong year, but you are a Rabbit.

    8     is also worth mentioning is that if two people were born in the different Loong years, they may have very different     9     (personality), and horoscope, due to the Five Elements, which are Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. Each element     10     (come) in a 60-year cycle.

The farming-themed reality show Become a Farmer has taken Chinese social media by storm, shining a spotlight on agriculture—an essential part of Chinese culture. The word “farming”, however, may be entirely unfamiliar     1     many young urban Chinese.

To connect these individuals with the agricultural industry, the 50-episode variety show tackles the topic by asking 10 young men from various fields     2     (taste) farm life. During the 190 days, the cast members     3     (they) engaged in diverse tasks such as sowing, fertilizing (施肥) and harvesting. They started with limited resources and gradually     4     (build) their lives almost from nothing. The     5     (influence) show that not only entertains but also educates is an interactive reality program     6     (present) in a documentary style.

Yang Changling, chief director of the program, said the show’s intention is to showcase     7     practice of farming and to enhance the audience’s understanding of agriculture and raise awareness of food     8     (secure) by sharing these young people’s experiences and stories of personal growth.

One view er said, “The distinctive program has enlightened me on the process of cultivating a grain of rice.     9     watches the program will realize what it takes to grow grain. I won’t waste food anymore.” Another said, “I don’t deny     10     (amaze) by the advanced modern agricultural technology and I feel sorry for the back-breaking work of farmers who establish deep roots in the land but only rely on the weather for their harvest.”