China’s Long March 8 rocket set a new record at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan on Feb 27. It’s the first time the rocket has lifted off with 22 satellites,     1     were later released (释放) in space.

The technology behind a single rocket lifting off with multiple satellites inside is complex (复杂的), as all the satellites must be put     2    (suitable) inside, like “passengers” in a     3    (crowd) vehicle.

The design of the rocket must be such that the satellites inside do not touch or block each other     4     the release process. Also , when the rocket reaches     5    (it) release point the doors must open     6    (let) the satellites come out. The timing     7    (control) so that the satellites have enough time and do not collide (碰撞) with each other. On Feb 27, the 22 satellites were released in 12 rows.

In 1981, China sent three satellites into orbit with one single rocket launch, thus     8    (become) the third country in the world to have mastered the technology. Even today, only five countries and the European Space Agency have the technology.

As we know, the more satellites China can send with a single rocket launch, the more     9    (compete) it will be. This means China still has     10     long way to go in developing “single rocket, multiple satellite” technology.

Freestyle skier Gu Ailing, 18, is one of the superstars of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games.

Born to an American father and a Chinese mother, Gu decided     1     (compete) for China in the 2022 Winter Olympics in June 2019. Just two     2     (month) later, she bagged her first gold medal for China at the Australia New Zealand Cu. Her strength     3     (continue) to grow as she won one bronze and two gold medals at the International Ski Federation(FIS) Snowboard and Freeski World Championships in March.

People say she is    4     (talent). But Gu says that talent counted for “only 1 percent” of her wins. “    5    counts is my hard work”, Gu adds. While going to school in San Francis-co, Gu could only practice on weekends. She spent eight hours    6     (go) to the ski hill and back, doing her homework on the way and making full use of her time at the hill to practice skiing.

Gu says she wants to encourage more girls in China to try skii ng and other extreme sports, many of which only     7     (know) there for 20 years, according to the Olympics website. She says skiing gives her “freedom and creativity”,    8     (especial) when she perfectly controls her body and does tricks that others cannot do.     9    February 8th, she claimed her first Olympic gold medal in the women’s freeski big air of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics as a full-time athlete. “I’m not skiing just for medals,” Gu once said. “What’s more important is to bring out my own style, enjoy the game     10     love the sport.”

Celadon(青瓷),    1     type of porcelain(陶瓷), is a traditional Chinese art. Mature celadon came into being in the Eastern Han Dynasty. In Tang Dynasty, celadon     2    (export) to lots of overseas countries, such as Pakistan, Iran, Egypt, Japan,    3    (play)a major part in the “Maritime Silk Road”. The celadon from the Guan Kiln of the Southern Song Dynasty is the peak of celadon producing,    4     is characterized by its bright and smooth lines, simple shapes and pure colors. It is considered     5     the treasure among ancient porcelain products. Nowadays many Chinese porcelain factories have     6    ( use) more advanced facilities and upgraded producing technology, making them green as jade and bright as a mirror.

The formation of each celadon is a process of life casting. Only after being burnt at around 1300℃ for 400 hours can it be made into an object. The     7     (difficult) of firing celadon is obvious, but at the same time, it     8    (make) each piece unique in the world. Because of the existence of celadon, many Chinese     9    (artist) have been constantly searching for the spirit of “the unity of man and nature” by appreciating the art of “mud and fire” and     10    (reflect) on the historical and cultural context in it.

Do you have any idea of New Year paintings? Known     1     “paper paintings” and “painted pictures”, New Year paintings are a special art form in Chinese folk culture. Without New Year paintings,     2    (we) traditional Chinese folk culture would be much less colorful. The paintings get such a name because they are mostly posted during the Chinese New Year holiday for     3    (decorate) and they are also accepted as     4     symbol of New Year’s greetings.

New Year paintings appeared around the Tang Dynasty,     5    (replace) the previous door pictures which were believed     6    (protect) the residents and drive away evils. In the Song Dynasty New Year paintings     7    (create) on a large scale. With the advancement of printing technology, the contents    8    the forms of New Year paintings became various. The development of the paintings matured in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, during     9    the art hit its heyday (全盛期).

Traditional printing     10    (method) of New Year paintings include woodblock printing, stone-block printing, offset (胶印的) printing, etc. According to a recent survey, woodblock-printed New Year paintings are the most popular and interesting ones.

Fuxian Lake is the     1     (three) largest lake in Yunnan province and is famous for its clean water. It is surrounded by hills on each side, and you can have beautiful views     2     every angle. Last summer vacation, I had the opportunity     3     (enjoy) its beauty with my own eyes.

Our first destination was the top of the highest mountain     4     we watched a sunrise. The morning air was very fresh and the weather was so pleasant. As the sun     5    (rise) up slowly, the world became brighter and brighter. After the sun came out completely, we took quite a few     6     (amuse) pictures to record our happy moments.

The beauty of nature can     7     (feel) everywhere when we walked along the mountain roads. When it was time to have lunch, we had a picnic under the shade of some trees and appreciated the gift of nature.

After lunch, we went boating on the lake, where I saw many lotus flowers blossoming lively as if they were the most beautiful girls     8     (dance) on the lake. When I got to the center of the endless lake, I enjoyed the peace of the lake.

When the sun was setting, we had some local     9     (special) for dinner. I had never had more delicious dishes than     10     ones I ate after a whole day’s tour. At night, as we looked at the stars and admired the moon in the deep sky, I felt how small I was in the universe.

Based on the Chinese zodiac (十二生肖), 2023 is the year of the rabbit. The Chinese zodiac has       1     continuous cycle of 12 years. Each year is represented by a zodiac animal. It     2    (base) on astrology (占星术) and was used as a way to count years in the Chinese lunar calendar in ancient times. The rabbit    3    (rank) fourth in this 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac animals. The 12 zodiac animals are rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig.

According     4     Chinese astrology, each zodiac year is associated with one of the five     5     (element): metal, wood, water, fire or earth. 2023 is the year of the water rabbit. A water rabbit year comes every 60 years. The year of the rabbit 2023 is a very     6    (peace) year welcomed with open arms. We need to retreat to a quiet and peaceful place in order     7    (heal) our wounds and wind down after all we had to endure the previous year. It is a time     8     we have to keep ourselves in check and not become lazy.

The Chinese horoscope (星象) tells us that the year of the rabbit will be calm and at peace. In Chinese culture, the rabbit is thought to be the     9    (lucky) animal of the 12 animals of the zodiac. It signifies     10     (forgive), grace and beauty.

Great Ocean Road, a 243-kilometer stretch of road along the southeastern coast of Australia, is well-known for its beautiful coastal     1    (view), which was all I knew about it before I visited it in person. But to     2    (I) surprise, not only was the ocean view extremely     3    (attract), but the forest and mountains on the other side of the road were also very impressive.

My family went to Great Otway National Park along the Great Ocean Road on     4     hot morning. Despite the weather, it was cool in the rainforest, thanks to the fine mist from the various water-falls. We visited the most popular waterfall in the area     5    (call) Erskine Falls. The view of the waterfall could be seen from two lookouts. Although the     6    (low) one was hundreds of steps down from the higher one, it was so rewarding to view the     7    (pour) water.

The national park also offered many unique ways for visitors     8    (explore) the rainforest. We chose the treetop walk. As we walked, the beauty of the region’s flora and fauna (动植物群) unfolded in front of us,     9     from an angle that I never thought would be possible. Without needing to stretch our necks upward, we just looked around like birds standing     10     a tree branch!