Who invented the ATM? There have been     1     (argue) for years over who should officially go down in history as “the inventor of the ATM”. Now the UK government is     2     (clear) saying it was James Goodfellow who invented the ATM.

Back in the mid-1960s, James Goodfellow was working     3     a development engineer for Glasgow firm Kelvin Hughes, and had been charged with inventing a way to enable customers to withdraw (取) cash from banks when Saturday opening ended. “Most people    4     (work) during the week couldn’t get to the bank. They wanted a solution. The solution was a machine which would issue cash on demand to a     5     (recognize) customer,” he said. “I set out to develop a cash-issuing machine, and     6     (make) this a reality, I invented the pin (personal identification number) and an associated coded token (代币).”

So far, the cash machine     7     (become) a world-conquering piece of technology. There are now 3 million ATMs worldwide, with     8     number forecast to hit 4 million by 2020. The good news for Goodfellow is     9     people are beginning to know him for his invention. Even     10     (good) for him, the Home Office has now officially recognized his other achievement.

Spring festival comes to an end. Here     1     (come) the lantern festival.The lantern festival can be dated back to Han dynasty. It is     2     the 15th day of the first lunar mouth.

Almost every     3     (tradition) festival in China comes with     4     (it) own food and the lantern festival is no exception. It is popular to have “yuanxiao” or “tangyuan”. It is a kind of dessert     5    (make) from glutinous rice, filled with black sesame, red bean paste or even meat fillings. In Chinese, tangyuann has a similar pronunciation with “tuanyuan”,     6     means reunion. Thus, having tangyuan denotes reunion, harmony and happiness for the family.

On the Lantern Festival night, the moon illuminates the dark sky while many lanterns shine bright colors on the earth. Lantern is the most notable part of the festival. Chinese craftsmen have made countless lanterns in different     7     (variety) such as Kongming lanterns, water lanterns. People used to join in lantern fairs in which they can watch lanterns, guess riddles and give their faithful prayers to decedents. In ancient China, unmarried woman couldn’t go out at will. Only at the lantern festival were they allowed     8     (go) to the lantern exhibition. That’s why ancient Chinese people considered the Lantern Festival as     9     occasion to look for a match or meet up with the beloved. Therefore, the lantern festival was     10     (actual) the real Chinese valentine’s day.

Jane was walking round the department store. She remembered how difficult     1     was to choose a suitable Christmas present for her father. Her wish this year was    2     she could easily buy a special one to please him, just like her mother, who    3     (delight) several times before by the gifts for her.

Besides,     4     (shop) at this time of the year was not a pleasant experience: people stepped on your feet or    5     (push) you with their elbows (肘 部), hurrying ahead to get to a bargain.

Jane paused in front of a counter    6     some attractive ties were on display. “They are real silk,” the assistant tried to attract her. “Worth double the price.” But Jane knew from past experience that her    7     (choose) of ties hardly ever pleased her father.

Jane stopped where a small crowd of    8     (man) had gathered. She found some good quality pipes on sale. She did not hesitate for long: she knew that this was a pleasant gift.

When Jane got home, with her small but well-chosen present in her bag, her parents were already    9     table having supper. Her mother was excited. “Your father has at last decided to stop smoking,” Jane    10     (inform).

The term Xuan paper first appeared in On Famous Paintings through the Ages, a book     1     was written by Tang Dynasty(618 – 907) scholar Zhang Yanyuan. In the book, he described Xuan paper     2     a perfect carrier for writing and painting. Handma de Xuan paper from Jingxian county, East China’s Anhui Province,    3     (list) as a gift to the imperial court (宫廷) for the highest quality during that period.

The traditional skill of     4     (produce) Xuan paper is demanding. Sandalwood bark, a plant native to southern China, goes through 108     5     (step) together with rice straw (稻草) over a period of three years before it can be made into fine Xuan paper.    6     whole course is so difficult that even the most skilled workers can only do part of it.

The flow of ink decides the making of Chinese art, and Xuan paper is much     7     (good) than other paper with     8     (it) excellent ability to give full play to ink. Different materials during the paper making process can create different paper suited for artistic expression in freehand ink painting or writing.

Xuan paper has gone with the making of the Chinese artists for thousands of years. Unlike other forms of paper, Xuan paper is strong enough     9     (stand) harm brought by time. It is this strength that has made the protection of many     10     (value) works from ancient China possible. Paper making is the wisdom of the ancient Chinese, and Xuan paper is the top of paper making.

Acupuncture(针灸) has been used to treat countless patients for thousands of years. As an ancient Chinese medical practice, it has     1     rich history and deep cultural significance. Before modern medicine came to life, ancient Chinese had used stone tools     2    (relieve) diseases. Over time, this practice developed     3     a medical system and shaped the root of acupuncture.

Acupuncture is a treatment that aims to promote the body’s multiple self-regulating     4    (function). Its principles are in line with the philosophical concepts of traditional Chinese medicine,     5     emphasizes the balance of body and overall well-being.

Needle insertion(针刺), the most common method of acupuncture,     6    (carry) out by getting hair-thin needles into specific points on the body. This can improve the body’s inner potential to heal(治愈)     7    (it) by channeling vital energy（the qi）.

    8    (look)beyond China, acupuncture has become a global way of therapy(治疗). Over the years, acupuncture     9    (see) many advancements in scientific research and modern medicine. According to a 2019 WHO report, acupuncture is used in 113 of its 120 member countries, illustrating its widespread recognition and     10    (apply).