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A group of researchers and scientists from China and other countries are working together       1     (record) and collect digital images of cultural relics from the Mogao Caves, which were a key stop     2     the Silk Road throughout China's ancient history. Nearly 500,000 high quality digital photographs     3    ( produce) since the international project started in 1994.

The Mogao Caves     4    (study) in many countries have long been a meeting point for different cultures. Today the caves are just as international as they were at the time    5    people travelled the Silk Road. Tourists from all over the world visit Dunhuang to see the caves, and the Getty Museum in Los Angeles has reproduced a copy of the caves and    6    (paint) for people to admire in America.

By sharing so many digital photos over the Internet, the group hopes to promote even     7    (wide) interest around the world in China's ancient history, culture, and traditions.    8    one researcher who is working on the project explains, “    9    (appreciate) one's own cultural heritage is very important for understanding oneself. Recognizing the cultural heritage of other countries     10     (do) good to international communication and understanding."

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Numerous Chinese cultural and art treasures have been put on show in many parts of the world over the past years, showcasing the fantastic Chinese civilization on the global stage and     1     (promote) cultural exchanges.

In December, 2018. New Zealand's national museum started a four- month exhibition, where both terracotta warriors (兵马俑) and more than 160 ancient antique pieces    2    (make) of gold, jade and bronze were displayed. On the opening day, local citizens    3    (line) up to enjoy this "once in a lifetime" experience. The exhibition,    4    provided visitors with some knowledge of long standing Chinese civilization, was    5    (high) appreciated for the individuality of each terracotta warrior and the unbelievable creativity needed to build the army.

Treasures showing the lives of emperors and empresses from the Qing Dynasty also went on display in museums in Washington. D. C.and Moscow in 2019.     6    over 100 pieces put on show, including realistic    7    (painting), furnishings and jewelry from the Palace Museum in Beijing. The exhibition was also    8    huge success.

Chinese and foreign museums have been making exchanges to encourage dialogue between civilizations and foster people’ s    9    (understand) of and engagement with cultures that interest     10    (they). It is an important job for museums to bring the world closer.

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The Dragon Boat Festival is a     1     (tradition) holiday that commemorates the life and death of the famous Chinese scholar Qu Yuan.

It is a day when many people eat zongzi and race dragon boats.   In   ancient   China,   the   festival     2     (celebrate) as “Poets’ Day” in honor of Qu Yuan,       3     was known as China’s first poet.

    4     is commonly believed that the local people began     5     tradition of throwing sacrificial cooked rice into the river for Qu Yuan, while others hoped that the rice would prevent Qu Yuan’s body from being eaten by the fishes in the river. At first, the locals decided     6     (make) zongzi in hopes that it would sink into the river and reach Qu Yuan’s body. However, the tradition of wrapping the rice in bamboo     7     (leaf) to make zongzi began the following year.

A dragon boat, usually made of wood to various designs and sizes, is a human-powered boat. They often have brightly decorated designs that range anywhere from 40 feet in length     8     100 feet, with the front end shaped like open-mouthed dragons, and the back end with a scaly tail. The boat can have up to 80 rowers to power the boat,       9    depend) on the length. A sacred ceremony is performed before any competition in order to “bring the boat to life” by painting the eyes. The first team       10     (gain) a flag at the end of the course wins the race.

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Why do different people like different colors? The answer depends largely     1       cultural values. To the Egyptians, green is a color     2     stands for the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. During the Spring Festival in China, children     3     (give) money in a red envelope to bring good fortune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect     4     (they) against evils.

People’s     5    (choose) of colors is also affected by their bodies’ reactions toward them. Green is said to be the most restful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally     6     physically. When     7    (work) in green environment, people have fewer stomach aches. Red can make a person’s blood pressure     8    (rise) and increase people’s appetite. Many decorators will include different shades of red in the restaurant. And many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that     9     (easy) catches a person’s eye. Unlike red, blue is believed to cause people to lose appetite. Therefore,     10     you want to eat less, eating from blue plates can help.

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French Women Don’t Get Fat

In 2004, a different kind of French revolution     1    (hit) American bookstores,     2       the publication of Mireille Guiliano’s book French Women Don’t Get Fat. Did I read it to try to get some unique insight into how French women maintain their thin     3    (figure)? Guilty!

This book introduces eating small portions of foods, enjoying each bite, eating three meals a day, and—this is     4     is typically French to me—sitting in a good posture while eating. Guiliano offers a simple leek soup that helps French women when they find     5    (they) a kilo or two up on the balance. What’s problematic to me is that for the first two days, Guiliano recommends     6    (eat) the leek soup only, to clear out the system. When I read this, I thought, “Yes, but what would I eat?”

When     7     comes to diets, what it really comes down to is not just the food but acceptance of one’s body. When she was younger, the famous     8    Italy) actress Sophia Loren     9    know) for her beautiful and curvy body. Did she go on     10     diet? No. She just came from Italy. She was quoted once as saying, “Everything you see, I owed to pasta.” To me, those are the words of a woman who doesn’t need a diet.

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If it weren’t for the ninth BRICS Summit(峰会), many people would     1    (probable) never have realized how rich the culture in southeast China is.     2    (hold) in Xiamen from Sept 3 to 5, the summit has brought this city in Fujian Province into the spotlight.

The welcoming gala(晚会)     3     the evening of Sept 4 showed the traditional local culture and one of the highlights of the gala was the     4    (perform) of Nanyin, which translates as “music in the south”. It is     5     art form based on southern Fujian culture. Nanyin has been called a “living fossil” of China’s music history, and it     6    (date) back to the Song Dynasty or earlier. Cai Yayi, a local performer of Nanyin, says that     7     makes you feel like a child to play Nanyin, for who can be older than this 1,000-year-old music?

    8     some may say Nanyin is out of date, many still believe that Nanyin can be a     9    (society) communication break for modern people     10     are fed up with the fast-paced lifestyle.

7 . Qiang Shuping was so busy making cloth shoes    1     she didn’t even rest during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday. The woman from Baipu County, Jiangsu Province,     2     (make) shoes since she was 19 years old, and this year marks her 31^st year making cloth shoes.

She spends the entire day in her tiny studio, which     3    (measure) less than 10 square meters altogether, filled with cloth shoes in    4    (variety) stages of completion.

Nowadays, many stores make cloth shoes    5     (use) machines, but Qiang sticks to the technique of making shoes entirely     6     hand. She says the shoes     7     (produce) by the machine are not of the same quality as handmade ones. The handmade cloth shoes are more durable and comfortable,     8    (soft), and absorb sweat better.

Some people buy cloth shoes out of nostalgia(怀旧), while others trust     9    (they) quality. Making shoes isn’t a profitable job, but Qiang still insists as she wants to preserve the craft and pass it down to the younger generation.

Handmade cloth shoes are also called qiancengdi (shoes with a thousand layers),     10     can date back to the ancient Zhou Dynasty. In 2009, the making technique of qiancengdi was listed as the national intangible cultural heritage.

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China’s Tea Villages

In most Chinese tea villages, March is the time of year in which locals start to pick and process tea. The     1    (usual) quiet villages suddenly become busy centers of activity, as people take out special tools and prepare     2    tea processing. In some villages, local residents hold traditional ceremonies,     3    (thank) heaven for its blessing. The price of tea     4    (pick) in March is extremely high because     5    is fresh, tender and contains multiple trace elements.

China     6    (be) famous for tea production since ancient times. Of the goods transported and traded along     7    Old Silk Road linking China to the Middle East and Europe, the importance of tea was matched only by silk. China produces Oolong, black, green, white, yellow     8    dark (post-fermented) tea. The Oolong, green and black     9    (vary) are most notable for their high quality.

Most of China s tea villages are found in remote mountainous areas in the country’s south and southwest,     10    the beautiful scenery is often hidden under clouds.

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It is common that more and more high school students open     1     (them) own micro blogs on the Internet. For one thing, it can provide a colorful platform to show their talent. For another, it is a useful way     2     (reduce) their pressure. And all these make it more and more popular     3     high school students. But many parents and teachers hold a different view. They think that managing one’s micro blog     4     (take) a lot of time and energy, which should be used to study.

In my view, I am     5     (great) in favor of this activity. Today the Internet is playing     6     important and essential role in our life. Therefore, as high school students of the Information Age, we need to learn to make use of this     7     (value) tool to communicate and display ourselves. What’s more, opening and organizing micro blogs need various abilities such as writing, designing, being skillful at computer and so on. Only if we master those abilities can we make a successful micro blog. As a result, we improve ourselves while     8     (organize) our micro blogs.

In fact, micro blog     9     (it) is of little harm. It is your attitude towards it     10     matters. We should take the advantages and avoid some bad effects.

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Hello Kitty，one of the most famous imaginary    1     (character) in the world, greets us everywhere. Since she was born，she    2    (gain) impressive popularity — she is     3       international fashion queen.

2014 was the character's 40th birthday. Fans from around the world gathered     4    (cheerful) to celebrate their love of Hello Kitty.

Hello Kitty,     5     (design) as a character, was to attract pre-teenage girls. The designers could not

    6     (dream) that she would become such a     7     (globe) star as she is today.

Helen McCarthy, an author and expert on Japanese Cartoons, explained     8    the character is so popular. “Because Hello Kitty is all about happiness, friendship and fun. Women and girls all over the world are happy     9    (buy) the image of the trusting, loving childhood represented by Hello Kitty. ”

And the imaginary character does not only appeal    10    females. There are also Hello Kitty products for boys and men，such as neckties and golf bags.