A slow train in Southwest China boasting its own study room has attracted much attention from netizen. The train No 5609/5610,     1     runs between Chongqing and Xiushan county, is a public-welfare “slow train”.

In some carriages, some seats have been replaced with desks and chairs next to the windows to transform it into a “study carriage” for passengers     2     need. The Chinese characters “Yu Yue” appear on the train, which translates to “traveling and reading     3     (happy).” Other inspirational     4     (slogan) can be seen throughout the converted carriages.

In addition to No 5609/5610, other “slow trains” have been upgraded with “study carriages”. Students from nearby schools often take the train between school and home. The trains are their “school buses” and many passengers use their travel time     5     (complete) homework.

On train No Z150, which runs between Guiyang and Beijing, a     6     (transform) “book bar” carriage has been welcomed by college students. There are nearly 400 universities and colleges in the cities along the line,     7     (make) train No Z150 the first choice for most students on those campuses.

Since 2015, the train’s dining car     8     (be) open for free at night to provide returning students with a lending library, free tea and other services. These small measures by the railway department are     9     welcome comfort for passengers in need of a     10     (relax) place to continue their studies.

Shennongjia is     1     household name in China because it’s the home of the legendary “wild man”. Its folk tale spans the generations. 

Between 1976 and 1981, the Chinese Academy of Sciences organized three large-scale     2     (science) investigations. They have collected hair, footprints and waste suspected of     3     (belong) to a “wild man”, but some experts argue that most were the result of bears, monkeys or even human beings. They failed     4     (uncover) the myth of “wild man”, but discovered the area’s rich biodiversity. Although several hundred people have claimed     5     (they) as eyewitnesses of some giant apelike creatures in Shennongjia, there is no tangible (真实的) evidence to confirm the     6     (exist) of a “wild man”. 

Nowadays, Shennongjia’s attraction is not     7     (mere) about “wild man”. Its appeal is more about its lively ecology, rich biodiversity and karst landforms (喀斯特地貌). Shennongjia’s beauty varies over the year as nature takes its course. Tourists can enjoy flower blossoms in spring, be shaded from the summer heat, appreciate red leaves in autumn     8     go skiing in winter. 

The “wild man” legend has been passed on for generations by word-of-mouth. In 2016, the legend of “wild man” in Shennongjia     9     (add) to Hubei Province’s intangible cultural heritage list. Today, tourists can visit Wild Man Cave,     10     eyewitnesses claimed that they spotted the creatures, and see “wild man” sculptures.

Delicate, lustrous (光亮的), and soft to touch. The ethereal fabric we now call silk has threaded its way throughout China’s history.

One cannot be certain of its origin, but the ancient Chinese people credited their own wisdom to Leizu, wife of the Yellow Emperor (the legendary ancestor of all Chinese people), as     1     inventor of sericulture (养蚕).

Like almost all genres of art on the vast land of China, the style and texture of silk     2    (be) also multifarious. Hangluo satin from Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, is well known     3     its airy and sheer texture, while Yunjin brocade (凸花纹织物) from Nanjing, Jiangsu province, a luxurious fabric often     4    (use) for royal garments, represents China’s silk weaving technique at its prime.

Yunjin brocade     5    (make) by hand on giant looms (织布机), in a complex procedure     6     comprises more than a hundred steps. Even the most skilled artisans can only weave a few centimeters a day. Time, patience and deftness all play necessary roles to its heavenly beauty or as its name suggests, its cloud-like splendor.

In the Western Han Dynasty, with diplomat and explorer Zhang Qian     7    (open) up the routes to the western regions, silk graced many     8    (country) in Central Asia, later extending its reach to other parts of Eurasia and beyond. Fittingly, its name marked China’s major international trade routes, the ancient Silk Road and Maritime Silk Road.

In the hands of Chinese artists, the     9    (thin) threads can weave pictures of immense possibilities, and the softest material can go through thousands of years. As one of the many marvels of ancient China, silk is not     10     (mere) a type of textile. It is a cultural icon, and a symbol of elegance and grace.

A three-bedroom 3D-printed farmhouse has been built in Wujiazhuang Village, Zhangjiakou, which is the co-host city for the 2022 Winter Olympics. With ceilings and walls    1    (decorate) by weave patterns, Zhao Xiujuan’s house covers an area of 106 square meters.

When Xu Weiguo, a professor at Tsinghua University,    2    (come) up with the idea of building a 3D-printed farmhouse, there was an outpouring of concern from villagers,    3    wondered whether it would be strong enough. However, Zhao ignored what her fellow villagers doubted and made the work go on. The    4    (construct) was completed in two weeks, with only two people on each device.

China’s 3D printing technology    5    (use) in many fields since then. “This technology cannot only save manpower and construction costs,    6    increase efficiency and quality,” Xu said,    7    (add) that it can keep the design and construction of traditional houses while creating beautiful patterns. “There are still    8    large number of houses and infrastructure (基础设施) to be built    9    (wide) in China in the future,” Xu said. “Intelligent technologies can solve the labor shortage problem faced by the construction industry, freeing workers     10    their heavy labor.”

The animated film Chang An has become a surprise hit, earning     1     impressive 600 million yuan at the box office of the Chinese mainland within just ten days of its release. It has appealed to audiences of all ages, who     2     (enthusiastic) recite poetry alongside the characters on screen, taking them on a fantastic journey. This film not only identifies with the Chinese people but also allows the world     3     (explore) the rich tradition of Tang poetry and the “Chinese Poetry Universe”.

The story centers around the deep friendship between poet Gao Shi and the romantic poet Li Bai     4       (offer) a brief look into the glorious history of the Tang era,     5       is known for its economic prosperity and cultural advancement. The 48 Tang poems     6       (feature) in the movie present a view of the most excellent poets of that time as well as their political ambitions and ideals. These poems transport audiences     7     sandy deserts to mist-filled regions along the Yangtze River.

Chang An is undoubtedly a masterpiece that shows the unique characteristics of Chinese culture to the world. In China, poets and their poems     8     (consider) national treasures. These poems describe not only the historical changes of a dynasty, but also     9       (people) understanding of the world. The film has raised the audiences’     10       (aware) and enhanced their love and belief in Chinese culture.

“When I was little, I was always enchanted by buildings,” said Edna Blaise, 29, from Haiti, “but not until I started my journey in China did I realize Chinese architecture has so many things     1    (offer).”

    2     29 is currently studying architecture at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing. Before coming to China, Blaise expected the local buildings to be in a traditional style just like the ones she would encounter when watching movies. “But after I came here, I realized that it’s more     3    (develop) now,” said Blaise.

It was her interest in geometry     4     math as well as her love for art     5     prompted her to study architecture, with the subject     6    (perfect) complementing and combining these two fields.

Although being a foreign student in China can lead to academic     7    (challenge), Blaise noted that her classmates were always friendly and the teachers were approachable.

“Outside of class, I like to go to different places around the city where I can see ancient Chinese architecture like ‘Gugong’ and ‘Qianmen’. I’m hoping to find some     8    (inspire) from these beautiful landmarks,” Blaise said. She usually has her camera     9     her on these trips, so she can capture interesting details of the buildings. By doing this, she can gradually learn from Chinese traditional architecture and incorporate traditional ideas into her designs.

“I am still finding a way to try to combine old and modern architecture together,” Blaise said, adding that she wished to employ the traditional designs in modern technology to come up with something more interesting and     10    (innovate).

To raise the elderly’s     1     (aware) of telecommunications fraud (欺骗), volunteers of Qingdao “Blue Vest” held     2     special anti-fraud lecture at a service center for the elderly on Sept. 10th.

    3     (make) the lecture more interesting, volunteers organized a quiz on fraud-related issues and those who came up with the correct answers     4     (give) steamed buns weighing 1.5 kilograms each as prizes, on which catchy anti-fraud slogans were printed with edible (可食用的) coloring.

This method was widely welcomed by the attendees and the service center was crowded with people. According to the local police, elderly people are key     5     (target) of telecommunications fraud. By gaining basic knowledge of anti-fraud practices, they can better identify the crime. The volunteer     6     (choose) steamed buns as prizes because they are typically liked by the locals.

Volunteers also handed out handbooks on telecommunications fraud prevention to the seniors,     7     included tips for proper smart phone use as well as learning why you should not click unknown links, provide bank cards, or provide other important information     8     strangers. The handbook also warned that when     9     (encounter) suspicious occasions, one should     10     (immediate) check the information or call the police with relevant evidence saved.

The case was widely circulated online and some netizens commented, “With anti-fraud buns eaten, anti-fraud knowledge grows in mind.”