I experienced the Naadam Festival in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region for the first time this year. Naadam means “games” in Mongolian, and it     1    (represent) by three events: horse racing, wrestling, and archery. Mongolian wrestling is different from the wrestling in the Olympic Games. There are no rounds, and     2    (wrestle) are not separated by weight. Though the three events all left a deep impression     3     me, I liked horse racing best. I was surprised     4    (see) that riders were boys and girls! People say it is     5     children are lighter and the horses can run faster and farther.

The project brought together governments and environmentalists from around the world. Temples and other cultural sites were taken down piece by piece, and then moved and put back together again in a place     1     they were safe from the water. In 1961, German     2     (engineer) moved the first temple. Over the next 20 years, thousands of engineers and workers rescued 22 temples and     3     (count) cultural relics. Fifty countries donated     4     (near) $80 million to the project.

When the project ended in 1980, it     5     (consider) a great success. Not only had the countries found a path     6     the future that did not run over the relics of the past, but they had also learnt that it was possible for countries     7     (work) together to build a better tomorrow.

The spirit of the Aswan Dam project is still alive today. Perhaps the best example is shown by UNESCO, which     8     (run) a programme that prevents world cultural heritage sites around the world from     9     (disappear). If a problem seems too difficult for     10     single nation, the global community can sometimes provide a solution.

It is a big challenge     1    (balance) the progress and the protection of cultural sites. We all need to take responsibility for it. However, Aswan Dam is considered     2     great success, which proves it’s possible for countries to work together to build a much better tomorrow.

There are many reasons why Chinese ancient civilization continued all the through into modern times, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system. At the beginning, written Chinese is a picture-based language     1    (date) back thousands years to the use of longgu on which symbols were carved. Nowadays, Chinese characters are of great importance not only because they serve as a communication tool, but also unite Chinese people and culture. As China plays a greater role in     2    (globe) affairs, an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate Chinese culture through this amazing language.

The term Xuan paper first appeared in On Famous Paintings through the Ages,     1     book written by Tang Dynasty artist Zhang Yanyuan, in     2     he described Xuan paper as an ideal carrier for calligraphy and painting. Handma de Xuan paper from Jingxian county, East China’s Anhui province, was listed as a tribute(贡品) to the royal court for its best quality during the period.

    3    (make) Xuan paper is     4    (extreme) strict. Sandalwood bark, a plant native to southern China, goes through 108     5    (procedure) together with rice straw over the course of three years before it can transform into fine Xuan paper. The entire procedure is so complicated that even the most skilled man can only learn     6    (master) limited number of steps.

Xuan paper has accompanied(陪伴) the Chinese artists     7     thousands of years. Unlike other forms of paper, it is very resistant to damage     8    (bring) by time. It is this durability(耐用性) that has saved many     9    (value) works from ancient China.

Papermaking     10    (be) a result of wisdom of the ancient Chinese, and Xuan paper is the highest point of papermaking.

A group of researchers and scientists from China and other countries are working together     1       (help) increase knowledge and appreciation of China’s ancient     2     (culture) heritage by recording and collecting digital     3     (image) of cultural relics from the Mogao Caves. Since the project started, nearly 500,000 high-quality digital photographs     4     (produce).

The Mogao Caves have been playing an important role in different cultures and are part of the history of many countries. By    5     (share) so many digital photos over the Internet, the group hopes to promote wider interest     6     China’s ancient history, culture, and traditions. Besides, they also hope to       7       (far) educate people about the significance of safeguarding historic and cultural relics.

One researcher,     8     is working on the project, expresses his opinion.     9     researcher thinks it is very important for people to appreciate their own cultural heritage as well as the cultural heritage of other countries, which contributes to international     10     (communicate) and understanding.