Phelps     1     (suffer) hyperactivity (活动过度) disorder as a child and     2     (encourage) to take up swimming at seven to control his energy. Over the years he developed into a champion swimmer, beating record after record. “I was trying     3     (see) what I could really do and where my potential could go”, said Phelps.

Every year during the Spring Festival, a small village east of Beijing puts on a special show. It’s about -15°CS and a man dressed in a straw hat and sheepskin coat who     1    (throw) spoon after spoon of heavy molten iron (铁水)at a massive, icy wall. The collision (碰撞)between the l,600°C liquid metal and the frozen brick creates a waterfall of sparks (火花)     2    (fall) over him, equally beautiful and dangerous.

This is a very performance     3     requires extraordinary courage, skill and strength. Known as Da Shuhua, it has a history of 500 years in Nuanquan, a highly-developed steel town. Da Shuhua translates literally into “beating down the tree flowers,”     4     agricultural activity of hitting fruit trees to increase growth.

In ancient times, fireworks weren’t always     5    (wide) affordable. So people in Nuanquan made use of scrap iron and developed Da Shuhua as a way     6    (celebrate) festivals. As a result, they brought firework displays     7     a whole new level.

Today, Da Shuhua has become more popular than ever, because of     8    (rule) of banning on fireworks to reduce air pollution in some parts of China. Every year, this unique firework display attracts tons of people in spite of the freezing cold weather     9     draws attention for its protection. Since 2021, it     10    (list) as an intangible cultural heritage of China.

While     1     (hundred) of millions focus their eyes on the torch igniting (火炬点燃) during the     2     (open) ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou on Saturday, many will turn to their phones to soak in the     3     (excite) of that moment.

They will be able     4     (take) part in the first ever virtual lighting of the main torch tower in the Games' history, the most exciting part of its first ever digital torch relay.

First     5     (introduce) on Nov 27, 2022, the digital torchbearer program aims to break through the limits of time and space, so     6     more people can enjoy the Games, according to the Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee.

It was     7     (official) started on June 15 this year, when the flame of the Asian Games was lit.

Over a hundred million users have signed     8     and passed on their digital torches, according to figures released by Ant Group, which     9     (develop) the digital platform and made it part of Alipay, one of     10     most popular mobile payment apps in China.

A UPS driver     1     (move) to tears after an entire town gathered to thank him in a special way.

Chad Turns delivers for UPS in the small town of Dauphin. On Tuesday, Turns drove into a parking lot for what he     2     (think) was a pick-up, but was greeted by lots     3     residents (居民) clapping.

Waiting for him on a table was a large card     4     (sign) by the community and a $1,000 tip.

Turns was so touched that he pulled out his handkerchief to wipe his     5     (eye).

Dauphin resident Jenny Shickley organized     6     special event after people commented in a group Facebook post about what a good job Turns was doing during the pandemic (大流行病). She raised $1,000 for Turns in two weeks.

“He tries his best     7     (make) us feel taken care of,” said resident Adam Shickley. “He’s been working for over 70 hours every week.”

Shickley said Turns, who has delivered in the town for several years, is a man who     8     (true) cares about others. “The whole town has had     9     (person) experience with Chad,” he added.

Turns is also known for     10     (give) treats to all the dogs on his route.

Yangliuqing is an ancient town       1     (locate) in Xiqing District of Tianjin, north China. It is known     2     its rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions, particularly in the fields of paintıng, calligraphy and New Year woodblock paintings.

In 2022, Yangliuqing       3     (include) on the list of national-level tourist areas, attracting visitors and cultural enthusiasts from home and abroad. It       4     (date) back over 1,400 years and was once an important business centera long the Grand Canal.

During the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties,     5     the development of river transportation and trade, Yangliuqing became rich and     6     (heavy) populated. Over the years, the town has developed its artistic traditions,     7     (support) talented painters and calligraphers.

New Year woodblock paintings are among     8     highlights of Yangliuqing’s culture. They are famous in China and are still produced today using traditional techniques.

With its beautiful scenery, fascinating cultural     9     (attract) and rich artistic legacy, Yangliuqing is also home to many historical sites, such as Shijia Mansion, An Mansion and Ruyi Street, as well as cultural landmarks like the Wenchang Pavilion and Puliang Pagoda.

Additionally, visitors can get a glimpse of the Yangliuqing section of the Grand Canal     10     is on UNESCO’s World Heritage list.

Teenage life is full of adventures and challenges. Doing voluntary work is popular among some teenagers. And extra-curricular activities     1     (prefer) by others, such as organizing debates, studying literature, dancing ballet and cleaning up the greenhouses. But more people sign up for advanced     2     (course) out of curiosity.     3     (actual), some teenagers feel confused in their youth, and their behaviors are sometimes confusing. They think there is a generation gap between     4     (they) and adults, so experts are trying to find a suitable solution. Johnson is     5     outgoing freshman. He is so attracted to Chinese literature that he     6     (give) up his studies in Chicago and come to China since he was 10 years old. Obviously,     7     the help of his teacher, his Chinese has improved greatly and he can speak fluent Chinese on campus now. As scheduled, he will graduate from the school     8     he has stayed for a long time next year. What he is concentrating on is the ancient Chinese literature and he is     9     (interest) in Tang poetry. The topic of his research content is “the differences between Eastern and Western literature”. An editor that acts responsibly has advised him     10     (read) some classical Chinese literature first. This suggestion means a lot to him.

Few discoveries are as amazing as discovering the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an. But behind the lifelike masterpieces, there is a group of experts working hard     1     (keep) the more than 2 00-earold historical relies in good condition.

Lan Desheng, 52, is among the     2     (dozen) of experts on the restoration (复原) team at the Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi’an. “    3     process of restoring Terracotta Warriors is very similar     4     doctors treating patients,” said Lan, who has spent 25 years     5     (repair) more than 150 figures of the Terracotta Army.

Lan said that most of the Terracotta Warriors showed signs of decay (腐化) after being buried for thousands of years, which was made     6     (bad) by oxidization (氧化) after they were discovered. The broken pieces, whose weight could sometimes reach hundreds of kilograms,     7     (make) the restoration both difficult and challenging. For Lan, the most challenging project was the restoration of a general,       8     took his team more than two years. Even so, Lan felt     9     (satisfy) with his job. “I hope that by restoring them, we are able to uncover historical facts     10     awaken the culture of Qin Dynasty.”

Benjamin Franklin’s famous experiment with lightning has introduced     1     (generation) of children to science. However, new research suggests that the story may be fiction instead     2    fact.

Franklin    3     (fly) a kite during storm in 1752, when there was much interest in electricity. Franklin raised the kite with a piece of string     4     (tie) to it. A metal key was attached to the string. After     5    experiment, he said that lightning was a form of electricity.

However, neither the story     6    the details of the experiment are entirely true because scientists all agree that if Franklin had     7     (actual) touched the key, he would certainly have died from the     8     (electricity) shock. Scientists often question accepted ideas because they want     9     (establish) the facts.

In science, facts should    10     (prove) by experiments and research, and we should not always believe everything we read or hear.