Have you ever paused to see clouds when you rush to your destination? There’s a group of passionate “treasure finders”     1     (devote) to observing and capturing (捕捉) the beauty in the sky — cloud spotters.

Cloud spotters take a more serious approach to make sense     2     the sky. They would even take photos of the clouds they spot     3     match them to cloud type names.

Ji Yun, 36, is an expert in cloud spotting. He set up a WeChat group     4     (gather) together people with similar     5     (hobby) in 2013. As the number of group members continued to grow, Ji and several cloud enthusiasts     6     (create) dozens of online groups for different regions in China,     7     (form) the Sky Enthusiasts Association in 2019.

    8     (current), there are thousands of people across these different groups. There, enthusiasts share the clouds they have captured for discussion.

Cloud spotting, in fact,     9     (be) an invitation to be amazed by something so common every day that we’ve become blind to it.

“Clouds change in the blink of an eye. And when they roll over the sky, I feel the passage of time has     10     concrete shape,” said Jiang Na, a 25-year-old cloud spotter in Beijing.

Chinese poetry, an ancient art form,     1     (date) back thousands of years. It expresses the thoughts and feelings of poets through beautiful images and rhymes. Poets often use natural elements like mountains, rivers, and flowers     2     symbols of various emotions.

The earliest form of Chinese poetry can be traced back to the Book of Songs,     3     collected various poems from different regions and periods. Over time, poetry evolved into various forms, which allowed poets to express their feelings more freely.

One of the most notable     4     (feature) of Chinese poetry is its use of imagery and symbolism. Poets often use     5     (nature) scenery, flowers, birds, and the moon to convey their emotions and ideas. For example, in the famous poem “Quiet Night Thoughts” by Li Bai, he compares the brightness of the moonlight to the frost on the ground,     6     (create) a peaceful and serene atmosphere.

In addition to imagery, Chinese poetry also places great emphasis on rhyme.     7     (combine) with the beauty of the language, these elements contribute to the charm and harmony of the poems. Many Chinese poems are     8     (wide) recited and appreciated for their musical quality.

In conclusion, Chinese poetry is     9     unique and precious cultural treasure. It not only conveys deep emotions and thoughts but also reflects the     10     (wise) and spirit of the Chinese nation.

Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today and what we pass on to future generations. Traditional art form continues to raise passion     1     appreciation for its fine craftsmanship (手 艺). The Year of the Dragon has brought extra energy into the rich heritage of dragon dances across     2     country.

At the beginning, dragon dances     3     (perform) to pray for rain. With the rising popularity of various folk dramas, dragon dances    4     (gradual) developed from temple rituals to folk customs to give thanks for good fortune. Over time,the dance has further separated into performance     5     (carry) special local characteristics, adding excitement to modern     6     (celebration).

Zhang Fanshen,     7     has practiced the dragon dance for several decades, led a team in a performance of Banban Dragon Lantern, a national intangible cultural heritage, last Friday. So far, Zhang’s organization     8     (attract) more than 1,100 performers from villages in the county and training sessions have been staged at schools.

More and more people have fallen in love     9     the great traditional culture of China, and this is what Chinese people want     10     (share) with other countries around the world.

Each year more than 3 million people visit Rocky Mountain National Park, the third most-visited national park in the USA. Many of them arrive there by car, they drive along the Trail Ridge Road, which     1     (build) during the 1930s.

People are attracted by its scenery, hiking trails and wildlife. The hiking trails include    2     (challenge) difficult climbs    3     some of the high mountains and forest hikes     4    lead to one of the park’s waterfalls. They also include trails to blue lakes. The view of Longs Peak from its lakeside is the finest in the whole park. One of the most     5     (adventure) hikes in the park is the Continental Divide Loop. The 86-kilometer path cuts through valleys and past lakes and waterfalls. It takes most hikers at least six days    6     (complete).

Long hikes give visitors a chance to experience Rocky Mountain wildlife. Within the park     7     (be) hundreds of sheep as well as     8     small moose population. The park’s huge number of large animals makes     9     one of the best places in America for wildlife watching.

The     10     (explore) of the park could be enjoyable and unforgettable. You can explore it on foot, you can sleep under the stars, and you can sit by a clear quiet lake.

Shoushan Stone was first discovered in Shoushan, Fuzhou. For centuries, craftsmen have been carving stones primarily     1     (mine) from the Shoushan village. The stones are carved     2     figures, animals and many other artworks.

The Charm of Shoushan Stone,     3     ongoing exhibition at the National Art Museum of China,     4     (gather) antique and modern objects which introduce the tradition of stone carving in Fujian. It offers a visual introduction to both the fine quality of Shoushan Stone and the superb skills required     5     (process) it. On show at the exhibition are seals(印章) made from excellent examples of the stone,     6     were sought after among the literati (文人墨客) of the Ming and Qing dynasties. There are also mini sculptures which show craftsmen's different     7     (approach) to carving Shoushan Stone based on its rich color schemes: a red and yellow stone that is suitable for sculpting mountains, flowers and fruits, a black one for trees and stones     8     a grey one for clouds.

So far, Shoushan Stone,     9     (official) named “China National Stone”,    10     (become) a symbol of elegance, dignity and wisdom, which is worthy of collection.

Chinese Consumer (消费者) Rights Day

It is a special day in China. Chinese Consumer Rights Day, also     1     (know) as “315 Day,” is an annual event in China that aims     2     (promote) consumer rights and expose unethical (不道德的) business practices. It falls     3     March 15th every year and is an important day for Chinese consumers.

This year, Chinese Consumer Rights Day     4     (observe) with a variety of events across the country. In Beijing, a consumer rights conference was held     5     many experts discussed topics such as e-commerce and online shopping. The theme of this year’s Consumer Rights Day highlighted the     6     (aware) of businesses operating in a fair and honest manner. Consumer Rights Day is also an opportunity for consumers to learn about     7     rights and how to protect themselves against     8     (legal) activities.

By     9     (strengthen) consumer education and cracking down on unethical companies, the Chinese government is working to create     10     more fair and transparent business environment for all.

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Tai Chi is par of China’s traditional culture. It is a unique type of Chinese kung fu marked with slow and gentle movements    1     are designed for self-protection, strengthening of body and prevention of diseases. Tai Chi’s movements with deep breathing and relaxation can help promote inner peace and calm, so it is suitable    2     people of different ages.

Tai Chi    3    (date) back as far as 2, 500 years. It is said that Zhang Sanfeng, a 13th-century Taoist, invented Tai Chi after watching     4     fight between a snake and a bird. However, more people tend to believe that Tai Chi     5     (develop) on the basis of martial arts skills by Chen Wangting, a l7th-century master of Chinese martial arts.   

In general, it is believed that Tai Chi can slow down aging, strengthen muscles, and aid in the treatment of heart disease, skin diseases and many other    6     (illness). Besides, Tai Chi can improve mood if people are worried or depressed. According to some studies,     7    (practice) Tai Chi on a daily basis can also help people get a     8     (good) sleep. With so many benefits of Tai Chi, more and more people begin to pick up this     9     (amaze) Chinese traditional sport to improve the quality of     10     (they) life.

One of China’s most popular live-streamers has offered a teary     1     (apologize) after getting into a viral online war of words in which he questioned whether a viewer had been working “hard enough” to make enough money     2     (afford) a product he was selling.

Li Jiaqi,     3     has 76 million followers on Taobao’s live-streaming platform, is one of the country’s biggest Internet celebrities. He once sold 15,000 lipstick in five minutes during a sales competition against Alibaba founder Jack Ma, winning     4     (he) the nickname “China’s lipstick king.”

“Expensive? The price has been the same for so many years. Don’t talk nonsense. It’s difficult for domestic brands to survive,” he said during the session, according to a video clip widely circulated online.

“Sometimes you should look     5     your own reasons, whether your salary has increased after so many years, and whether you have been working hard enough,” he added.

    6     (face) with the flood of criticism, Li apologize several times, saying on Monday morning that he had made some “inappropriate” comments that made everyone     7     (comfortable).

“I know that it’s not easy for everyone to work. What I said did not live up to     8     (netizen) expectations. I am really sorry,” he said.

On Monday night, Li apologized again during a live-stream session. “I should never forget     9     I come from and shouldn’t lose myself,” he said in     10     choked voice, with tears streaming. “I have been doing soul-searching these two days, and I am sorry to let everyone down.”