China has managed to push back the boundaries of innovation and sustainability in an age     1     data centers are becoming increasingly vital for our digital society.

In Hainan Province, China is devoting some attention to     2     (construct) the world’s first commercial underwater data center, which aims to revolutionize the industry by using the power of the ocean depths. In addition,     3     the potential to equal the computational abilities of about 6 million conventional personal computers, this underwater data center is ready to be a game changer.

    4     (design) to withstand the severe underwater conditions, the data center modules (舱) of China’s underwater facility will operate     5     (probable) for up to 25 years. Each module weighs an impressive 1,300 tons     6     has the ability to process over 4 million high-definition images every 30 seconds. The entire facility, when combined,     7     (predict) to serve ecological and industrial projects such as fishery cages and offshore wind power.

One of the most significant     8     (advantage) of building the data center underwater is employing the natural cooling properties of seawater. The underwater data center is expected by designers     9     (save) 122 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually compared to its terrestrial (陆地的) counterparts. The remarkable     10     (achieve) in energy efficiency showcases China’s commitment to sustainability and reducing environmental impacts.

As a foreigner crazy about Chinese culture, I especially love the loong, of which Chinese people     1     (be) proud since ancient times, believing the creature runs the water system and has huge power. Emperors in ancient China believed     2     (they) to be the embodiment (化身) of the loong.

Having spent years studying this excellent aspect of Chinese identity, I’ve learned a lot about it.     3     (discover) in central China, the Yangshao Culture that existed from 5000 to 3000 BC is     4    initial loong patterns began to appear. The Longshan period     5     (date) back 4,000 to 4,500 years is considered a critical stage in the formation of Chinese civilization, during which the unique loong patterns in the north and south began to integrate, and     6     new loong pattern appeared. As a symbol of royal power, the loong pattern has been     7     (continual) improved.

People in the Shang Dynasty had greater     8     (enthusiastic) for the loong, and the loong patterns of this period,     9     the basis of the original loong patterns, had the characteristics of birds, elephants, deer, horses and other animals, making the images more attractive.

After thousands of years of development, the loong eventually became the     10     (spirit) and cultural symbol of the Chinese nation.

More and more young people tend     1     (give) opportunities to gain direct insights into the interrelationships of nature and humans, the handling of animals, and the origin of their food,     2     it is not enough—agriculture should reach every student.

Agriculture is a subject that combines a wide     3     (various) of fields of knowledge. In almost all grades and types of school, either the lessons or the guideline of the schools     4     (become) inclusive, to integrate agriculture and farming into the learning concept. The preservation of the natural basis of life and questions about the production of regenerative energy and renewable raw materials     5     (think) to be vital aspects of school lessons in primary, middle and high schools.

The problems of agriculture and farming are     6     particular interest at the present stage of the development of different countries and regions. The reason is that the development of the agro-industrial complex is one of the priority projects,     7     agriculturalists believe should lead to an increase in agricultural production and the development of the farming part of the economy.

The farm is significant, serving as a unique,     8     (impress) out-of-classroom space with action-centered knowledge transfer (迁移) , where students can get practical experience and skills.     9     is apparent that farmers win over schools to teach agricultural contents in a very vivid way at the learning site of the farm, thus     10     (offer) their students direct and clear insights into the living and working world of farmers.

The 2.4-km-long Peljesac Bridge (佩列沙茨大桥), connecting Croatia’s mainland with the Peljesac Peninsula on the country’s southern Adriatic coast,     1     (be) a Belt and Road Initiative project built by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) .

The bridge has     2     (significant) improved people’s lives, cut travel time to the Adriatic coast and increased     3     (economy) opportunities for the region. “This bridge is not a luxury; it is our     4     (necessary),” said Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic when the bridge was opened.

The construction team attached great importance     5     environmental protection. While     6     (build) the bridge, they took different measures to create     7     environmentally friendly site. A bubble curtain, a measure to reduce noise caused by underwater construction,     8     (apply) to decrease the disturbance to the wildlife in the sea and neighboring residents. In addition, oil containment zones were set up at the site     9       (prevent) possible oil leaks.

“I have worked on some other big projects in Europe, but none compare with the Peljesac Bridge project,” Selma Knudsen said,     10     worked as a commercial coordinator on the Peljesac Bridge project.

China, the ancient civilization famous for its engineering skills, has added four more of its irrigation projects     1     the World Heritage Irrigation Structures (WHIS) list, thus     2     (increase) its total number of listed projects to 34.The new additions include the Oimenyan Irrigation System, the Hongze Lake Irrigation System, the Huoquan Spring Irrigation System, and the Baini Weirs. These projects are     3     (wide) known for their historical value and scientific experience, and    4     (be) a testament (证明) of China’s rich heritage and widespread distribution of irrigation engineering.

The Qimenyan Irrigation System in Anhui Province, is a wonder dating back to the Western Han Dynasty. For over 2,000 years, it has been a     5     (rely) source of irrigation and flood control. The Hongze Lake Irrigation System located in Jiangsu Province     6     (use) for irrigation and farming since the Eastern Han Dynasty. The Huoquan Spring Irrigation System in Shanxi Province boasts a history of nearly 1,400 years. It serves multiple purposes,     7     include irrigation, water supply, ecology, and tourism. The Baini Weirs in HubeiProvince continue to function in irrigation, flood control, drought relief, and water supply.

The WHIS list is a globally     8     (recognize) platform by the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID ),     9     international organization established in 1950. The ICID promotes scientific and technological exchanges on irrigation and flood control. With the     10     (late) additions, the WHIS list now has a total of 159 projects across the globe.

Everybody knows that eating carrots on     1     daily basis is good for our eyesight. A new study suggests that grapes are also     2     (benefit) to our eyes. The study     3     (publish) in the scientific journal Food & Function investigated the benefits of regular     4     (consume) of grapes to eye health. Researchers have found that eating just a few grapes a day can improve our vision. This is     5     (particular) so for people who are older. Science has shown that an aging population has a higher risk of eye disease and vision problems. “Grapes have a positive impact     6     eye health in humans, which is very exciting, especially for older people. Our study is the first     7    (reveal) it,” said Dr. Kim, the lead researcher.

The study involved 34 adults and     8     (design) to test the effects of grapes. Half of the participants ate grapes per day; the other half ate a placebo (安慰剂）snack.     9     (conduct) a series of experiments over a span of 16 weeks, Dr. Kim found that people who ate the grapes had increased muscle strength around the retina (视网膜),     10     function is to pass information about light to the brain via electrical signals.

In 2023, Indonesia started Southeast Asia’s first-ever high-speed rail line that connects two of its biggest cities, Jakarta and Bandung. The $7.3 billion project, largely funded and built by Chinese firms, opened to the public on October 2nd. The builders planned     1     (complete) the project in 2019 but they had to face many operational difficulties and delayed.

Videos taken     2     board and shared on social media showed off the large air-conditioned cabin inside and clear window views of the Indonesian countryside as the train     3     (speed) off. The 142-kilometer high-speed rail line, officially named WHOOSH,     4     stands for “time saving, optimal (优化) operation, reliable system” in Indonesian, runs on electricity with no direct carbon emissions and travels at a speed of     5     (rough) 350 kilometers per hour,     6     (cut) travel time between Jakarta and Bandung from three hours to under     7     (little) than an hour.

The trains, modified for Indonesia’s tropical climate, are equipped with a safety system that can respond to earthquakes, floods and other emergency     8     (condition). The train has eight cars, all equipped with Wi-Fi and USB charging points, and     9     (seat) 601 passengers.

The Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway will not only improve Indonesian infrastructure (基础设施)     10     promote the development of Indonesia’s railroad and manufacturing industries.

Situated above the Xiao River in the south of Zhao County of Hebei Province, the well-known Zhaozhou Bridge     1     (name) after the county in ancient times. Having a far-reaching impact     2     the bridge building of later ages, it is an old and well-preserved stone arch bridge.

The construction of Zhaozhou Bridge lasted almost ten years in Sui Dynasty,     3     (build) by an outstanding craftsman Li Chun and his fellow workers. It was reported     4     the bridge suffered from several major floods and numerous earthquakes, but still stood in the history of more than 1,400 years.

The bridge is 50.82 meters in length and has a     5     (wide) of 9.6 meters. The height is 7.23 meters. It is a single-hole stone arch bridge, with the     6     (center) arch made of 28 stone slabs (厚板). It     7     (bear) a pair of small arches at each side, which not only reduces the weight of the bridge,     8     helps decrease the force of floodwater.

Regarded as the combination of ancient Chinese architectural art and superb techniques, the Zhaozhou Bridge is a delicate art treasure of China,     9     (show) the excellent skills of stone carving in the Sui and Tang     10     (dynasty) and the wisdom of ancient craftsmen.