In recent years, many artists have taken part    1    Belt and Road Initiative(BRI)cultural exchanges. As part of the BRI international art project, more than 100 artists from over 30 countries and regions have conducted researches and paintings in countries along the BRI for five years. They made great efforts     2    (promote) Chinese art around the world. While taking in foreign artistic form, modern Chinese art writes a new chapter in building a   community of a    3    (share)future for mankind.

The Dragon Head-raising Day, or the Longtaitou Festival, also known as the Eryue’er Festival, is a traditional Chinese festival     1     falls on the second day of the second lunar month.

The dragon is considered to be the god of rain, which is important in ancient agriculture (农业) in Chinese culture. It     2     (believe) that on this day the rain bringing Dragon King will awake from winter sleep and lift his head, marking     3     beginning of spring and the farming season. In ancient times, farming was     4     (high) dependent on the weather and proper rainfall and plenty of sunlight     5     (be) necessary for a good harvest. So Dragon Head raising Day is about     6     (honour) the dragon and wishing for good weather in spring.

Although some traditional ways     7     (celebrate) the day are no longer practiced, some do remain. People do a     8     (various) of things on that day, ranging from preparing some special dishes with dragon names     9     performing Shehuo, a form of folk art performed during festivals. Villagers also gather in the temples and celebrate with folk     10     (activity) to wish for a good harvest and lucky year ahead.

Picture yourself traveling along the ancient Silk Road. The air     1     (fill) with the pleasant sound of camel (骆驼) bells, the appealing smell of spices, and the rising steam from cooking pots. In this diverse scene, traders exchange not only silks and treasures but also lamb kebabs     2     (dance) on open fires, hand-pulled noodles moving like acrobats (杂技演员), and sweet-smelling rice dishes shining with spice diamonds.     3     they are lamb kebabs or hand-pulled noodles, each offering tells a story of trade and the harmonious mixing of cultures.

The Cultural Landscape of Old Tea Forests of the Jingmai Mountain in Pu’er gained the World Heritage Site status on September17^th 2023, becoming China’s first World Heritage Site related     1     tea.

The heritage site, located in Lancang Lahu Autonomous County in Pu’er, Yunnan Province,     2     (consist) of five old tea forests and nine ancient villages. Jingmai Mountain is one of the world’s largest ancient tea forest     3     (site) . What most people do not know is     4     Jingmai Mountain is home to more than 1 million tea trees, most of which are over 100 years old.

In the long history, local people developed     5     unique tea growing technique on the basis of fully understanding nature with     6     (they) wisdom. The technique allows small tea trees     7     (grow) under the shades (树荫) of taller trees. It not only creates proper light conditions, but also serves as an effective measure to prevent insect attack,     8     (produce) an ideal environment for tea trees.

Originated in China, tea became popular     9     (global) over time. And Jingmai heritage site stands as a     10       (remark) example of harmonious interactions between humans and the natural environment.

China’s tea culture can be traced as far back to before 2000 BC. The Shennong Emperor discovered tea when a leaf fell into boiled water he was drinking, beginning a tradition that still     1     (exist) nowadays.

During the Tang dynasty(618-907) in China, the culture of tea underwent a remarkable development. When Emperor Lu Yu     2     (author) the highly regarded Classic of Tea (茶经), he set off on a journey that would play a critical role in establishing tea’s cultural     3     (significant) in China. Lu Yu, a monk who later earned fame     4     the’Sage of Tea’ (茶圣), had an enormous impact on the spread of tea drinking and linked     5     to Buddhist ideas, including the harmony and mysteries of the universe. The Classic of Tea is the oldest     6     (know) guide to tea drinking and culture. It covers all aspects of tea culture, from growing to harvesting, producing as well as techniques for farmers and craftsmen     7     (produce) the finest teas.

Throughout the Tang dynasty,     8     culture of tea drinking spread quickly among scholars. Inspired by Lu Yu’s ideas, they added medicinal qualities to tea, praised for     9     (sharpen) the mind. At the same time, wine was falling out of favour for their alcoholic properties, paving a path for tea to spread throughout society     10     to be used in religious occasions and offerings.

9 . There are many famous athletes at home and abroad, one of whom is Michael Jordan. He became     1     (know) as “Air Jordan”, for he changed basketball with his graceful moves and jumps. Jordan’s skills were impressive, but the mental     2     (strong) that he showed made him unique. Jordan says that the secret to success is learning from his failures.     3     (lose) games taught him to practice harder and never give up. In life, Jordan has learnt to share his success     4     others. The Boys and Girls Club     5     he started in Chicago has been helping young people since 1996.

In the 1950s, the Egyptian government wanted to build a new dam across the Nile. However, the proposal led to protests. So a committee was established     6     (prevent) the loss of cultural relics. After investigating the issue and conducting several tests, experts made a proposal for how the relics could     7     (save). Finally, the project was considered     8     great success and the countries taking part found     9     possible for them to work together to build a better tomorrow. If a problem seems too difficult for a single nation, the     10     (globe) community can sometimes provide a solution.