A man     1     was unable to move from the shoulders down has learned to feed himself and drink, thanks     2     a robotic arm he controls with his brain.

The 53­-year-­old man had been     3    (complete) unable to move due to a neck injury eight years before. He agreed     4    (go) through two operations to place sensors(传感器) in the area of his brain responsible for arm movement and 36 muscle­stimulating electrodes (肌肉刺激电极) under the skin of his right arm.

At first, only the arm and hand electrodes     5    (switch) on to begin stimulating the man's muscles. Researchers then connected the arm electrodes and the brain sensors together and began using the     6    (equip) to translate his brain signals into commands for the electrodes in his arm. The electrodes stimulated the muscles to complete the movements the man was thinking of. After a full year of practicing, he was     7    (success) in getting a drink from the cup in 11 out of the 12     8    (attempt) and was able to put several forkfuls of food into his mouth.

The work is a major advance in     9     (help) disabled people but the technology isn’t perfect. The man’s movements were slow and he needed to concentrate hard and watch his arm     10     whole time. Researchers hope to continue to improve the system.

Grain Rain, just as the name shows, is a key time for grains to grow. There is     1     old saying, “Rain brings up hundreds of grains,” which indicates the     2     (important) of this season.

In the northern part of China, the first heavy rain usually occurs during this time of year, which     3     (be) the best time for planting rice, corn, and the growth of cotton. It is also a good time for Chinese people     4     (eat) toona (香椿), a delicious seasonal plant,     5     new leaves are as soft as silk. Not only does it taste good, but it is also very good for health. It is very nutritious     6     can improve the immune system.     7     (fresh) made with Chinese tofu, toona is a traditional cold dish for people in the northern part of China.

Drinking tea is an old custom in the southern part of China. The mild temperatures and plentiful rainfall in the season make the spring tea leaves rich in a     8     (various) of vitamins and amino acids (氨基酸),     9     (give) the taste of spring tea a fresh and pleasant smell.

Along the northern coast of China, fishermen    10    (celebrate) the Grain Rain Festival for more than 2,000 years. On this day, fishermen in coastal areas pray for safety and a good harvest.

Born in a poor family in 551 BC, Confucius is considered a great     1     (philosophy) in the history of China. He founded Confucianism, a school of thought     2     deeply influenced later generations. He was also the first Chinese person to set     3     private schools and enroll students from all walks of life. His ideas were based on the principle of “Ren” or “Loving others” while practicing self-control. He believed that “Ren” could be put into action by using the Golden Rule “Do not do to others     4     you do not wish for yourself.” He     5     (assume) that all men were equal at birth, though some had more potential than others, and that     6     was knowledge that set men apart.

Last Friday     7     ceremony took place in eastern China’s Shandong Province to celebrate the 2,569^th birthday of Confucius. The ceremony,     8     (hold) in the city of Qufu, Confucius’ hometown, attracted government officials, UNESCO officials, scholars, students and descendants of Confucius.

Premature, director of the Confucius Institute at the Anton de Kom University of Suriname, said she was     9     (fascinate) by the wisdom of the ancient Chinese thinker. “As a country     10     (have) so much respect and admiration for Confucius, China is bound to bring more positive changes to the world,” said Premature.

Hanfu, meaning “Han clothing”, is based on the costumes     1     (wear) by China's Han ethnic (种族的) group in the past. Some of the most popular styles are from the Ming, Song and Tang     2     (dynasty).

In recent years, it     3    (become) popular though there are some opposite views. About three-quarters of Hanfu lovers are between 16 and 24 years old. Members of this generation often see it     4     a way to rediscover Chinese traditional culture. It's pretty exciting     5     (see) young Chinese people building up their self-confidence and developing their individuality to show the world what they love. For more Chinese, this dress style might become a good starting point to     6     (far) explore the beauty of China's long history and rich culture.

Li Siting, president of the Hunan Hanfu Culture Promotion Association, often communicates with people from     7     (variety) places. Last year, she attended the 7th Chinese music conference in Wuhan,     8     she met overseas Chinese culture lovers     9     (come) from Japan, France, Argentina and other places for the first time. Many people think Hanfu is not only the perfect bridge for young people to connect with Chinese culture,     10     a medium to promote Chinese culture.

I am a specially trained clown (小丑) who works as part of a programme known as “hospital clowning”. As I approach the hospital     1     (wear) my white coat, I look just like any other doctor. That is until I put on my curly rainbow wig, big red nose, and add my name badge “Doctor Larry Laugh-Out-Loud”. I walk through the doors into the waiting area, where there’s     2     familiar atmosphere of boredom and tension. People sit uncomfortably on plastic chairs, looking through old magazines, all of which have been read hundreds of times     3     (previous). Anxious parents do what they can     4     (comfort) nervous and crying children.     5     the middle of this particular scene I spot a small girl     6     ankle is twice its normal size. I speak with the on-duty nurse, who tells me that Lara’s parents rushed     7     (she) to the hospital after she fell off her bicycle. Since getting here, Lara     8     (spend) her time crying in pain.

Although it’s the doctors and     9     (nurse) who will treat her injury, I know it’s my job to make her feel better. After all, there are     10     (science) studies which show that “laughter is the best medicine”.

To promote traditional Chinese culture, a popular tourist attraction invites Tang to teach     1     (visit) how to make traditional Chinese calligraphy brushes. Tang is an expert in making brushes by hand,     2     technique listed as a cultural heritage(遗产）。He considers the courses,     3     tourists learn to make their own writing brushes under his guidance,as a good way to preserve a fading art that is becoming less popular     4     young people in the digital age.

Tang began teaching brush-making at the experience center last year.He gives more than five lectures on weekends     5    （meet) the growing demand from tourists.The center provides the general public access to cultural heritage     6     is considered by many as out of reach.

Experience centers     7     (focus) on cultural heritage have mushroomed across China. In Guangxi Province alone,368 such centers     8    （establish)since 2009.Experts believe the exploding     9     (popular) of such experience centers is part of a larger trend that has seen a growing focus on tradition,as the     10    （increase) modernized Chinese society seeks to reconnect with its cultural roots.