Born in a wealthy family, my nephew, Jack, leads such a thoroughly decent and cosy life that he hardly meets with cruel adversities. He has been dreaming of an adventure since he was young. At 18, Jack resolved to join an expedition     1     (advertise) in the newspaper, but the leader turned him down, thinking Jack was not     2     (qualify). Full of vigour, Jack never abandoned his dream for he was so enthusiastic about a great voyage. At 19, he joined the navy and     3     (assign) to be a steward with low wages. On a bitter cold day, the crew went aboard a massive ship bound for Atlantic Ocean. Jack was genuine, good-tempered and loyal and he wasn't selfish, cither. He often played the banjo for recreation. So those who were on the ship all liked him.     4     (fortunate). one day, the motor broke down and the ship got crushed on a huge iceberg. When the ship sank, their hearts also sank. At that time, the calm captain made a     5     (commit) to save them and commanded them to throw away     6     (they) belongings such as stoves, blankets, bats. cupboards and other pieces of furniture. Finally, they were fortunate enough     7     (escape) the ship. It was their endurance, resolution and perseverance     8     helped them survive. On the distant island, Jack managed to make fire with animal fat.     9     gave off a smelly smell and then he cooked sea animals. One month later, they were saved by a passing ship. In summary, it has been     10     unforgettable episode in Jack’s life.

Painted with tung oil, a kind of plant oil from the tung tree, to make them water-proof, Chinese oil-paper umbrellas are not just tools to shelter people     1     rain or sunlight, but also works of art with rich     2     (culture) meaning in China.

Chinese oil-paper umbrellas are among the world’s     3     (old) umbrellas. According to historical records, the first oil-paper umbrellas appeared during the Eastern Han Dynasty. They soon became very popular,     4     (especial) among the literati (文人). They loved to write and draw on the umbrella surface to demonstrate their literary tastes and painting     5     (skill).

During the Tang Dynasty, Chinese oil-paper umbrellas     6     (bring) overseas to Japan and ancient Korea,     7     they were known as Tang umbrellas. Over centuries, these umbrellas also spread to other Asian countries such as Vietnam and Thailand.

Oil-paper umbrellas are     8     necessary part of traditional Chinese weddings. A red oil-paper umbrella is needed as the bride is greeted at the groom’s home, because the umbrella is supposed     9     (help) avoid bad luck. Also, oil-paper sounds similar to “youzi” in Chinese, which means    10    (have) children. So the umbrella is seen as a symbol of fertility (多子多孙).

Ski resorts in northern China are seeing their business skyrocket, as winter sports     1     （get）more popular in China supported by a multi—year national campaign ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics.

“When we opened a few years ago, there was no one here     2     （ski）; even during the Chinese New Year, there were only around 300 people. Now, we have over 3, 000 each day,” Luo Li, chairman of Zhangjiakou Wanlong Sports and Tourism Co. in the ski resort city of Zhangjiakou, told the Global Times.

Luo’s resort is not the only one in Zhangjiakou     3     has more business. A recent report from the city, which is also     4     host site for the Winter Olympics, said that the city     5     （expect）to see 2. 4 million people come to ski by 2022       6     the winter sports sector will drive 1 percent of the city’s total GDP by 2025.

Luo said that the increasing business has been supported by long—term investments by private businesses, as well as a national campaign to increase the     7     （popular）of winter sports ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

    8     （national）, as part of the preparation for the Winter Olympics and national exercise campaign, Chinese     9     （official）announced that measures would be taken     10     （encourage）as many as 300 million people to play winter sports.

With cheap storylines and stereotypical (老套的) characters, online literature     1     (consider) low quality previously. But now, things seem to have changed.

China's online literature has grown in popularity over the last two     2     (decade). And now, this     3    (grow) industry is getting the recognition (认可) it deserves.

In early September,     4     total of 100 online literary works were included in the digital collection of the National Library of China. The move was aimed at     5     (preserve) memory as digital literature, according to CGTN.

“These online works of literature can allow readers and authors     6     (achieve) the resonance (共振) of the mood of the times,” noted Teller Report.

Also, the online literature     7     (inspire) the development of video games, films, TV series     8    animations (动画) at home and abroad.

“Chinese online literature bears huge     9     (imagine) and creation of the writers, and they have brought Chinese literature to the world,     10     strengthens China's cultural connections with the world,” Xiao Jinghong, vice president of the Institute of Online Literature of the Association of Chinese Writers, told CGTN.

The younger generation is turning its back on the traditional holiday routes of museums and shopping centers in favor of new experiences. Traditionally, Chinese tourists travel in large groups     1    (organize) by travel agencies. The problem is that such trips lack privacy, flexibility or individuality.

Now, a growing number of Chinese are expressing interest in vacations which are tailored    2    (meet) their specific requirements. Studies show that most of them are middle class. Their high incomes make it possible for them to design their unique holiday     3    (path)instead of walking on well-worn ones. Moreover, the majority are    4    (main) the post-80s youth and 90s youth,    5     don't want to visit crowded tourist sites. Instead, they are looking     6    novel experiences to see new cultures and hear exceptional stories.

China is a latecomer to the     7    (develop) of new forms of tourism. It will take some time to popularize the new travel trend and the prices must remain competitive to ensure that regular tourists can afford    8    .However, as society    9    (progress), the rapid rise in incomes and     10     (high) living standards will see more Chinese searching for experiences that are anything but traditional.

When Zhu Caiping, 73, was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment(认知损伤) three years ago, she found that     1    (anxious), depression and even looking down on herself became normal in her life. It was not until last year, after she became a restaurant server in Shanghai,     2     her situation began to improve dramatically.

The cafe has eight elderly employees with cognitive impairments,     3     take turns working with other waiters to help customers enjoy their meals. In addition to providing services, the elderly employees participate in welfare activities     4    (organize) by volunteers, such as baking, dancing and learning English.” These activities reactivate my brain,” Zhu said.

Shanghai is also home to other cafes that provide help and support for disadvantaged groups. Last year, the cafe Hinchijou went viral after word spread that half its employees have disabilities,     5    (especial) hearing impairment. In 2018, A-Coffee     6    (establish) in the city, training people with autism (自闭症) to become professional waiters and     7    (provide) them with opportunities for social interaction.

“The popularity of these special cafes     8    (show) that many people in the city pay attention to public welfare, which is the symbol of Shanghai’s soft power,” said Lyu Xiaohui,     9     member of the standing committee of the Xuhui District Committee and director of     10    (it) publicity department.

    1    the Year of the Tiger approaching, all kinds of items     2    (relate)to the Chinese zodiac (生肖) have been selling rapidly.

Since last month,the sales value of goods featuring tiger elements     3    (rise) 9.4 times year-on-year,according to e-commerce platform JD.The popularity of the zodiac illustrates people’s growing     4    (recognize) of traditional Chinese culture,both at home and abroad.

In China,the tiger     5    (know) as the “king of all beasts” and it is     6    symbol of bravery and power.In ancient times,tiger patterns were carved on bronze or golden seals as symbols of military authority.In traditional culture,the tiger was regarded as an auspicious animal       7    drove away evil spirits and brought blessings and peace.

The zodiac element has been applied to almost many consumer goods,     8    (include) hand bags, cosmetics, stationery, snacks—and clothing, of course. On Dec 17,the Nanjing Yunjin research Institution and fashion Teenie Weenie     9    (joint) launched a new series to celebrate the Year of Tiger.A week before the launch,consumers responded positively to a preview,with a large number of resale bookings.After the     10    (office) launch,the series saw sales of 10 million yuan in just two weeks.

A Long March-5 rocket,     1     (carry) the Chang’e-5 spacecraft, takes off from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on the coast of southern island province of Hainan on November 24,2020.

China’s Chang’e-5 probe( 探 测 器 ) decelerated and entered the lunar orbit on Saturday,     2    completed a vital step on its way to collect and return moon samples, the China National Space Administration (CNSA)     3    (announce).

After flying about 112 hours from Earth,     4     engine on the probe ignited (点火) when it was 400 km away from the surface     5     the moon at 8:58 p.m. and shut down after about 17 minutes, the CNSA said.

The probe performed the braking without incident and entered the lunar orbit     6    (successful ) according to the real-time monitoring data.

Chang’e-5 , which     7     (make) up of an orbiter, a lander, an ascender(上升器 ), and a returner, has carried out two orbital     8    (correction) during the Earth-Moon transfer, achieving its     9     (expect) goals.

Afterward, it will adjust the altitude and inclination (倾斜度) of its orbit around the moon. When the time is appropriate, it will land softly on the near side of the moon     10    (collect ) and return samples from the moon as planned.

Located in southwest China’s Sichuan Province, Jiuzhaigou Valley is famous     1     its greenish-blue lakes, beautiful waterfalls, colorful forests, snow-capped peaks     2     the local Tibetan ethnic culture.

Jiuzhaigou got     3    (it) name because there are nine Tibetan villages in the valley. For centuries Tibetan people have lived in the region, but it was not officially discovered by the government until 1972. It     4    (declare) a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.

The valley is the     5    (nature) habitat for two of China’s most treasurable endangered species — the giant panda and the Sichuan takin(羚牛). You are likely to see other     6    (creature) including birds, insects and fish.

Over 80 percent of the scenic area is covered by forests. In the lower regions, there are plenty of grasses and reeds. These are quickly replaced by bamboo forests     7     in turn give way to conifers(针叶树) at the upper regions. Beyond them, snow-capped peaks of the Minshan Mountains are also very     8    (attract).

The most comfortable climate     9    (visit) Jiuzhaigou is in July. Umbrellas and wet weather clothing, as well as sun protection cream and hats are     10    (high) recommended as the weather is often changing.