Confucius Temple, one of the most visited attractions in Nanjing,     1     (locate) at the heart of the city’s historic district. While most first-time visitors are confused by the hundreds of stores that offer     2     (variety) types of snacks and local foods. Confucius Temple is a major part of the city’s rich historic and cultural heritage.     3     presents an incredible mixture of culture and trade, past and present. You will be     4     (true) happy with the local foods and unique cultural relics if you join an exploration to Confucius Temple.

The original purpose of the Confucius Temple is, of course,     5     (honor) Confucius. He is often referred to     6     the greatest educator, and the direct source of all knowledge and truth. The Confucius Temple in Nanjing has     7     history of over six hundred years, and reached its summit in the Ming dynasty,     8     Nanjing was the political and cultural capital of China. Many scholars came to offer tribute in order to seek blessings for their academic or political career. Now fully     9     (preserve), the temple is also a very popular attraction, attracting tourists from all over the world interested in seeing China’s cultural heritage. With historic paintings and carvings     10     (record) Confucius’ wisdom and teachings, the temple offers an insight into the origin of Chinese culture and national spirits.

Now Zack is bringing the broadcast from the largest museum on Earth—the Louvre,    1    (vivid) showing us some of the Louvre’s most amazing treasures.

    2    the top of these stone stairs is the Winged Victory of Samothrace. It looks like she has just    3     (fly) down out of the sky and is standing on a ship. Her head and arms are missing, but you can imagine her    4     (hold) her arms up high, celebrating the result of an ancient battle. Then he guides us to see the painting Mona Lisa.

    5     (protect) by glass, it looks smaller than we would expect. When you look into her eyes, she seems to have a mind     6    her own. Finally, the self-portrait of Rembrandt,     7    is one of history’s greatest artists, is shown to us. It     8    (paint) by Rembrandt himself about 400 years ago. Throughout his life, he made over 90 self-portraits. However, no one really knows the reasons.

In total there are about 35,000 works currently     9    (display) in the Louvre and it would take a lifetime to see everything. Zack recommends the fantastic place and hopes that we can visit it one day     10    (feel) the power of these great works of art for ourselves.

On March 31, the Eiffel Tower celebrated its 130th anniversary since it opened.     1    (original) planned to last only 20 years, the people of Paris wisely decided to keep it standing,    2     (recognize) its importance. Millions of people     3     (visit) the tower so far, according to its official website.

The tower was created by the French engineer Gustave Eiffel and was first intended as the main entrance     4     the 1889 World’s Fair. It was built in a little over two years and faced criticism from some locals initially. However, it quickly captured the attention of fair visitors, attracting more than two million people. It also had a     5     (practice) use as a radio antenna during World War I.

Visitors today can choose to climb 1,665 steps or take one of the original elevator cars    6     (reach) the top. At the top of the tower,     7     the tower’s administrative office is located, guests can enjoy a drink at the champagne bar on the top floor.

Today, the Eiffel Tower is a symbol of France, representing a feeling of pride and thankfulness. It is a global icon that can bring together people from different     8    (background). The tower is not only     9     popular tourist destination but also a widely recognized symbol, a     10     (believe) held by many who appreciate its enduring charm.

A skywell, or “tian jing” in Chinese, is a typical feature of a traditional home in Southern and Eastern China. They are commonly seen in homes     1     (date) to the Ming and Qing dynasties, which     2     (design) to house different generations of relatives. Despite their varied sizes and designs, these skywells are typically square and located in     3     heart of the house. They serve to allow in light, enhance airflow, and harvest rainwater.

Since decades ago, the government     4     (advocate) green buildings, promoting environmentally-friendly practice. The increased interest towards traditional Chinese architecture is leading to the restoration of historic buildings with skywells     5     modern use. Architects are also looking towards the principles behind skywells while designing new buildings     6     (save) energy. The Dongguan TBA Tower in Guangdong Province, for example, brings natural airflows into every floor with internal “windpipes”    7     function in a similar way to skywells. The aim is to keep the building's temperature     8     (comfort) in all seasons, using only natural airflow.

The fact that skywells still exist today shows     9     clever ancient builders were in using nature's elements to create energy-sufficient and sustainable living spaces. These timeless architectural     10     (wonder) continue to inspire architects in their efforts to find green solutions for cooling homes and buildings.

Chang’an Tower, also known as the Great Wild Goose Pagoda, is an architectural wonder     1     (locate) in Xi’an, China. With its rich historical significance and stunning beauty, this ancient tower stands as a masterpiece of China’s cultural heritage.

    2     (original) built during the Tang Dynasty in the 7th century, Chang’an Tower served as a Buddhist pagoda, housing Buddhist materials that the monk Xuanzang brought from India. Its construction     3    (order) by Emperor Gaozong to promote Buddhism and facilitate (使……便利) the translation of Buddhist scriptures (佛经)     4     Chinese.

Rising to a     5     (high) of 64 meters, the square-shaped, thirteen-storey tower showcases the splendid craftsmanship of ancient Chinese craftsmen, each storey of     6     exhibits unique architectural features,     7     (reflect) the cultural influences of the time. Visitors can go up the internal staircase to the top for magnificent     8     (view) of the city. Surrounding the pagoda, the serene gardens and the Da Ci’en Temple offer a peaceful retreat as well.

Whether it is for experiencing a piece of history     9     exploring cultural wonders, Chang’an Tower is     10     essential destination for those exploring China’s vast historical landscape.

When it comes to impressive bridges    1    (cross) over waterways, China’s Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) and United States’ San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge stand out as remarkable     2    (project). The two bridges not only serve    3    vital transportation hubs but also    4    (develop) into sought-after tourist destinations over the years, attracting visitors from around the world    5    (admire) their views and grandeur.

With a span of 55 kilometers, the HZMB is one of the world’s longest cross-sea bridges. It links Hong Kong and Macao with Zhuhai in south China’s Guangdong Province. The bridge is     6     remarkable engineering achievement, acting not only as a convenient transportation link but also as a breathtaking landmark. The HZMB offers many    7    (attract) sights to tourists. To people’s    8    (amaze), it connects three distinct regions so    9    (close) that visitors can explore the diverse cultures, cuisines and attractions of Hong Kong, Macao and Zhuhai in a single day. The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge is a landmark of the San Francisco Bay Area. This bridge connects San Francisco and Oakland,    10    provides an ideal gateway for exploring the region.

China has a unique and time-honored architectural tradition, dating back to the Zhou Dynasty. Since ancient times, several types of architecture have been     1    (traditional) built by the Chinese. Each of these kinds of construction has different features.

The wooden architecture has distinctive features     2    changed little from the Zhou Dynasty. The buildings     3     (construct) strong enough to survive natural disasters and were easier to rebuild. A     4    (notice) feature of the wooden buildings was roofs with wide eaves (屋檐) and slightly upturned corners. The builders considered     5    important to cover wooden buildings with     6    (overhang) roofs. This was to protect the building from weathering since wood got damaged much     7    (fast) when it was wet.

Another feature is the south facing orientation (方向). When courtyards were built with taller buildings in the north     8    shorter walls facing east and west in the south, it allowed the maximum amount of sunlight     9     (warm) the building during the winter months. This was     10     the door and windows of the main building faced southwards and opened over the inner courtyard.

Located on the west bank of the Xiangjiang River in Changsha, Hunan, Yuelu Academy has witnessed the rise and fall of many dynasties. The academy     1     (establish) in 976 AD in the Song dynasty. Shortly after its establishment, it was known throughout the whole of China     2     its style of school management and its role in the spread of     3     (academy) learning.

The Lecture Hall at the heart of the academy is the core building     4     most teaching and great ceremonies take place. It’s said that when Zhu Xi, the great scholar of the Southern Song dynasty, came here to give lectures, so popular     5     the lectures that there were too many visitors and the water in the pond was drained (抽干) by their horses.

It is in the academy     6     the famous “HuxiangSchool of Learning” began to get popular. Later on, the academy saw other learning and ideas spread and exchanged. There have been countless talented students       7     (learn) at Yuelu Academy. Especially in the late 19th century and 20th century, the academy trained a great number of patriotic     8     (think) and politicians.

Today, Yuelu Academy, which     9     (official) became a part of Hunan University in 1926, still shoulders the responsibility of conducting researches and training professionals. The academy has witnessed a history of more than one thousand years without a break,     10     it earns the reputation of a “millennial academy”

China Post issued a set of stamps showing the paintings of famous structures in the Forbidden City on Saturday     1     (celebrate) the 600th birthday of the ancient palace.

The set includes four stamps, each     2     (present) a single construction (建筑物). The total face value of the set     3     (be) 11.4 yuan.

The stamps are designed like paintings, and in the four paintings, the Forbidden City’s sceneries (风景) are presented in different seasons. At     4     same time, to present the stamps with different charms (魅力) of the ancient buildings, a special set with digital information was issued. By taking a photo of the stamps with a special WeChat program or scanning a QR code (二维码) alongside the stamps, more content about the Forbidden City could     5     (provide).

Construction of the Forbidden City was started in 1406, and the whole project was completed in 1420, during the Ming Dynasty. It is the     6     (large) and most complete wooden-structure palace in the world.

Having served as the imperial palace for the emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Forbidden City was changed into a museum and has been open     7     the public since 1925. So, it is also     8     (know) as the Palace Museum, which not only houses millions of cultural relics,     9     is itself also a living archive (档案馆) of imperial history.

This year also marks the 95th year of the Palace Museum’s     10     (establish). Many celebrations have been promoted, with the stamps being part of them.

March 15, 2022, marks a(n)     1     (forget) date for the Eiffel Tower, which has always played its part in major innovations in radio and television. The Eiffel Tower grew by six meters on that day after engineers hoisted a new communications antenna (通信天线) at     2     very top of France’s most iconic landmark. The tower was built by Gustave Eiffel in the late 19th century, now     3     (measure) 330 meters in height after the DAB+ antenna was airlifted onto its peak by helicopter.

This new antenna will improve the quality of digital radio coverage for Paris. DAB+ is the radio version of DTT, Digital Terrestrial Television. It allows 13 radios     4     (broadcast) on the same frequency, unlike on the FM band,     5     each radio has its own frequency. In addition,     6     (listen) enjoy excellent sound quality thanks to a strong signal captured by a dedicated DAB+ receiver.

When it was completed in 1889,     7     taking the name of its creator, the Eiffel Tower was called the “300 m Tower”. It was exactly 984 feet tall. However, on its     8     (open) ceremony on March 31, it was topped by a large flagpole from which the French flag was flown, taking the height of the Tower to 312 meters.

The Eiffel Tower     9    (use) for broadcast transmission for more than 100 years,     10     the height of its pinnacle (塔尖) changing numerous times as ageing antennas were replaced.