The Goddess of the Luo River comes alive in a video, which was shared by Henan TV Station on social media platform Sina Weibo. The ancient tale of romance is given    1    new setting (背景) and still provides attractive viewing for a modern audience. The tale is presented in    2    seems like slow motion. Not    3    (surprise), it became popular and has been viewed more than 20 million times.

The story of the Goddess of the Luo River has been the    4    (inspire) for countless contemporary artists, who have described the goddess of unmatched beauty through    5    (variety) art forms, like movies and dance dramas.

But the reason why the video,    6     runs for around two minutes and is titled Rhapsody on the Luo River Goddess, created such an impression and has generated such a wave of publicity, is that it    7    (shoot) underwater. He Haohao plays the role of goddess. She masters not only her art but the technique of holding her breath as her lungs struggle to carry out    8    (they) function. All this is done    9    the most peaceful facial expression.

It’s not the first time that Henan TV Station has gained attention with its appealing videos    10    (highlight) traditional Chinese culture. On Feb 13th, a dance piece, titled A Tang Dynasty Banquet, which is less than six minutes long, was staged during a gala aired on Henan TV Station to mark Spring Festival.

3 . Calling all poets! Time for Kids has a challenge for you: Write a rhyming poem and enter it in the TFK Poetry Contest. It must be a poem that does not copy another poet’s work.

How to enter: This contest begins at 12 pm on May 14 and ends at 12 pm on July 15. To enter online, visit our website and follow instructions to submit the following: (a)an original and previously unpublished poem; (b)the entrant’s first name only and email address; (c)a parent’s email address. Limit one entry per person or email account.

Judging: All entries will be judged by poet Kenn Nesbitt, based on the following criteria: creativity and originality (50%),use of language and rhyme (25%) and appropriateness to contest theme (25%). Winners will be notified by email during the month of August and must respond within five days.

Eligibility(资格): Open to legal citizens of the United States who are elementary school students and are 8 to 13 years old at the time of entry.

Prizes: Our judge will select four semi-finalists (半决赛选手),from which one winner and three finalists will be chosen. The winner will receive an online class taught by Kenn Nesbitt. All the semi-finalists will receive a signed copy of Bigfoot Is Missing, which is worth about $275. The semi-finalists’ poems will be published at our website.

“Who is Peppa?”     1     upcoming film’s trailer (预告片) has gained huge attention on China’s social media platforms. Well     2     (receive) by the viewers, the short video has earned     3     (it) the “best commercial video of 2019”. It focuses on the question “Who is Peppa?” and tells a touching story     4     highlights Chinese families. In the beginning, a senior man named Li Yubao living in remote rural area asked his grandson on the phone     5     gifts he wanted for the Spring Festival, but only heard the word “Peppa” due to the poor mobile signal. Therefore, the man begins an     6     (interest) journey to discover who Peppa is.     7     the help of neighbors, the senior man made a Peppa model that     8     (consist) of irons and steels and surprises his grandson. The short video encourages people working outside to come back home often and accompany family     9     (member) to spend a happy and warm Spring Festival holiday. After all, family bonds are the     10     (significant) thing in Chinese people’s hearts.

6 . If you’re looking for a university with a strong international outlook but feel swept over by all the application options, here is some guidance to get you started.

UK

International students must apply to universities in the UK through a system known as Ucas. This system allows students to apply to up to five universities with just one application. It costs £20 for a single choice or £25 for more than one choice.

The application consists of a series of questions to determine the student’s schooling and applicants should describe their personal interests and related experiences.

Switzerland

Switzerland has four official languages and its universities are among the most international in the world. International applicants may need to take an entrance exam if they have a foreign school certificate, and must also prove that they have a good grasp of the French language. usually through taking a language exam. The full application costs 50 Swiss Francs for a holder of a Swiss diploma and 150 Swiss Francs for holders of foreign diplomas.

Canada

International applicants have to write up a personal profile as part of their application, which is very similar to the personal statement required for a UK university application. Students will also have to prove their English-language competency—there are nine ways to meet the English Language Admission Standard, which are listed on many university websites.

Singapore

The process of applying to a Singaporean university is very much alike, but overseas students may be delighted to find that the native applicants have to cover the same procedures: filling out an online application form and submit identification documents, supporting documents and an application fee of S$20.

For example, there are public advertisements, which    1    (鼓励) citizens to participate in improving their neighborhood, protecting the environment, and helping other people. Over the last     2    (十年) , the government has sponsored advertisements to    3    (教育)the public on fighting AIDS, saving water, helping the poor, giving up smoking, etc. These advertisements have helped to increase public    4    (知识)about topics that used to be i    5    (忽略)by most people, and this has made our society a better place for everyone.

Advertisements, which often use words and pictures to persuade people     1    (buy) a product or service, can be found     2     we go. A     3    (success) advertisement will not only make people aware of a product or service, but also create a desire to buy, behind     4     advertisers have developed ways of persuading people into purchasing their products or services. One of the most common techniques is to create memorable     5    (slogan), some of which appeal to our emotions. Another technique employed by advertisers is to link their company or product to     6    brand ambassador. In addition, some advertisements are not so obvious, in which product     7    (place) is typically used.We take in these marketing messages     8    (appear) in films with huge box-office success and TV shows with high ratings without thinking about them too much.

Now,     9     the more digital and more personalized advertising, we are very likely to receive special discounts and promotions targeted     10    (specifical) at us.