In Lanzhou, a group of scientists from China     1     other countries are working together to help increase knowledge and appreciation of China’s ancient heritage. They are recording and collecting digital images of cultural relics from the Mogao Caves, a key stop along the Silk Road throughout China’s ancient history. Nearly 500,000 high quality digital photographs have been produced since they     2    (start) the international project in 1994.

The Mogao Caves have long been a meeting point for different     3    (culture) and are   part of the history of many countries. Today, the caves are just as international     4    they were at the time when people travelled the Silk Road.     5    (attract) by the beauty of these   caves,tourists from all over the world visited Dunhuang. The Getty Museum in Los Angeles has even reproduced a copy of the caves and paintings for people    6    (admire) in America.

By     7     (share) so many digital photos over     8     Internet, the group hopes to promote even    9     (wide) interest around the world in China’s ancient history,culture,and traditions. They also hope to further educate people about the     10     (important) of safeguarding historic relics for future generations to understand and appreciate.

3 . A music festival is a community event focusing on live performances of singing and instrument playing that is often presented with a theme. On the list are the music festivals for fans around the world. Find your favorite now!

Field Day

January 1, 2023, Sydney

Field Day means New Year’s Day for young people in Sydney. Seen as the city’s original multi-stage party, it’s a gathering of friends coming together for a great fun-filled first day of the year. There’s an air of hope and positive energy on a perfect summer’s day.

The Envision Festival

February 27—March 6, 2023, Uvita

The Envision Festival is an annual gathering in Costa Rica that aims to provide an opportunity for different cultures to work with one another to create a better community. The festival encourages people to practice art, music, dance performances, and education. Meanwhile, our connection with nature is expected to be strengthened.

The McDowell Mountain Music Festival

March 2—4, 2023, Phoenix

The McDowell Mountain Music Festival is Phoenix’s musical celebration of community culture. Since its foundation in 2004, it has been the only 100% non-profit music festival designed to support, entertain and educate the community. The festival attracts thousands of visitors each year from around the country, and it is an opportunity to experience true culture.

The Old Settler’s Music Festival

April 20—23, 2023, Dale

The Old Settler’s Music Festival is a nationally known music festival for American music. The festival is held in the country of Texas at the height of the wild flower season. The Old Settler’s Music Festival offers great music and activities for the whole family.

5 . If you hear the word“Castle” or the word“palace”，you may picture the same kind of building for both：large，made of stones，probably with a tower. And，of course，you're not entirely wrong，as those are features of both palaces and castles.

So then hay bother to visit one royal building in the United Kingdom Buckingham Palace and another the same country Windsor Castle?It turns out there is a difference，and you

The Case for Castles

Castles were residences for royalty.But they were also intend as defensive seats. Say you're a king who has taken a particular area over.Now you have to hold it. castle and staff it with soldiers to defend your conquered territory and ensure it remains part of   your kingdom.

Castles were built throughout Europe and the Middle East primarily for protection of the king and his people.Some common features of castles include：

●thick walls and heavy gates to keep invaders out

●protective low walls for archers to shoot with cover

●high towers for keeping a lookout over the surrounding

●gate houses for admitting allies instead of allowing enemies into the castle

The Place for Palaces

Palaces， on the contrary， had no defensive purposes.They were first meant for showing off the great victory of the war.Palaces were where the spoils(战利品) of war might be displayed,along with grand architecture,massive banquet halls,golden table settings and maybe even hundreds of luxuriously decorated rooms.

While kings certainly took up residence in palaces as well as castles,nonmilitary royals might also have lived in (or still live in)palaces. Ministers could live in castles to show the power of their riches rather than their nonexistent military power. The term comes from Palatine Hill in Rome.

We use flowers as messengers, to say something we might have trouble saying     1    (direct) ourselves. Over time flowers have come to symbolize the most powerful human experiences: beauty, love, hope, and rebirth. Sweet flowers alone can say     2     one fears expressing. We’ve listed some of the most famous flowers     3     have a special significance.

In Mao Zedong’s poem Ode to the Plum Blossom(《咏梅》), the plum blossom was used     4    (praise) great soldiers who sacrificed their lives for a better life for Chinese people.

    5     great Chinese poet Li Bai from the Tang dynasty once compared Yang Yuhuan’s beautiful face to blooming peonies(牡丹). Flowering in May, peonies’ large petals and strong colors are linked to prosperity(繁荣) and     6    (rich) in traditional Chinese culture.

The orchid(兰花) is well known for its delicate smell. Beautiful articles and poems     7    (call) “lanzhang” by Chinese people in ancient times.

Roses, of course, have the     8    (colorful) meaning among all the flowers. Red roses, to this day, mean “I love you. ” A red rose, rather than yellow roses,     9    (act) as the traditional romantic gift given to your love on Valentine’s Day.     10    (send) yellow roses can be risky, as they represent either friendship or envy.

Time flies! I have been missing you all.

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

Edinburgh,     1     (locate) in the southeast of Scotland, is the capital city of Scotland.

With     2     (it) museums, shops, wonderful historic castles and many restaurants, there are many interesting things for visitors     3     (enjoy) all year round.

Besides, there is more to have fun in Edinburgh. Each year, the Edinburgh International Festival     4     (take) place in the city. In late summer, for three weeks, the festival presents classical music, theatre, opera and dance throughout the city. Whatever your cultural     5     (taste) are, you are sure to find something to enjoy.

So far, the Edinburgh International Festival has earned its reputation(声誉)as one of the world’s     6     (great)celebrations of the arts. The founders believed that the programmes should be of the highest possible artistic standard presented by     7     best artists in the world, that the festival should enrich the cultural life of Europe an     8     that it should provide a platform(平台)for the flowering of the human spirit.

The popularity of the festival led     9     the birth of another festival soon—the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Both of them have been     10     (wide) popular over the past 70 years.

10 . HEY boys, attention please! If you want to go to the US, you’d better be fully prepared, because, well, you and the boys in the US are a bit different.     1    

Firstly, know how to knot a tie. In the US, every boy above school age wears suits when they go to weddings.     2     Do you know how to knot a tie? If you don’t, learn how right now!

Secondly, be a gentleman. I know in China some boys are still proud of being strong. But in the US, a good man should also be polite.     3    

The last is to learn something about football and baseball. Chinese boys like ping-pong, basketball and soccer, but American boys love football and baseball. They get very happy when they play and watch these sports.     4     But in order to watch the sports with other boys, at least learning some rules would help.

    5     We sometimes need to know the importance of another culture, but don’t feel you have to know that if it makes you uncomfortable. Have fun along the way!