Nature hands us a whole series of rich and varied colors,     1    (literal) on our plates! Not only do we eat pigments (色素),     2     we use some of them as colouring agents. Red, yellow, pink and green are just some of the rainbow of colors in our food.

The color of food has quite     3     impact on our choice of what we eat. We instinctively prefer the colors red, orange and yellow over green and blue, which tend     4    (represent) bitterness. Man is naturally attracted towards sweet food and dislikes all things bitter, a tendency which is evident right from birth. However, such preferences     5    (influence) by our individual experiences and education, cultural criteria and tendencies. The color of a particular foodstuff can also influence our perception of tastes,     6    (flavor) or smells and we often associate certain colors with particular tastes: pink with sweet things, green with     7    (salt) food and the color orange with spicy food.

    8     do carrots, peppers and tomatoes all have in common? They all contain natural coloring agents. Discovery of various coloring techniques spread the centuries. New and creative methods to abstract pigments, mix them and then dye (染色), all add a little color     9     life, simply to please our senses. Nonetheless, colored food also brings micronutrients which are essential for good health. So don’t wait any     10    (long)! Brighten up your plate today!

The plum tree (梅树) is native to China, mainly growing in Suzhou, Shanghai and Hangzhou, with the biggest plum garden in Wuxi. The plum tree     1     (normal) flowers in late winter during January and February when the land is pale in color. It is regarded as one of the Three Friends of Winter along     2     the bamboo and the pine tree (松树). Because its flowers emerge before its leaves and     3     takes a long time to come into flower, the tree, often shown with a crane (仙鹤),     4     (link) with long life. The plum tree can grow to 4-10 meters tall and its flowers in bright colors of red, pink and yellow have a refreshing smell. The plum flower has long been recommended as one of China’s     5     (nation) flowers, the symbol of strength and humbleness with the courage     6     (stand) against the undesirable trends. And above all, it is a messenger (报信者) for spring and     7     (bring) hope for a better season ahead.

The Daoist philosopher Laozi is said to have been born beneath a plum tree,     8    has been a popular subject for poetry for     9     (century). The Song poet Lin Bu is said to have spent his spare time     10     (feed) cranes and planting plum trees near West Lake in Hangzhou.

In China, 2022 marks the Year of the Tiger. The animal     1     (regard) in Chinese culture as “the king of all beasts”.

Most children here, when     2     (ask) to draw a tiger, would write on its forehead the Chinese character wang, as the markings on tigers’ foreheads resemble the character for “king”, who conquers the kingdom of animal.

Since ancient times, tigers     3     (indicate) power, solemnity(庄严) and     4     (brave) in our ancestors’ mind, with objects bearing tiger-related image created to drive away the alarming evil spirits and invoke good fortune.

To celebrate this year’s Lunar New Year, it is therefore necessary to prepare     5     advance a few traditional tiger stuffed toys — the classic type is usually made of cloth and comes in colors such as red and yellow —     6     (decorate) one’s home or to give to children as a fascinate mascot(吉祥物).

The eve of Lunar New Year is a time to say goodbye to the past and ring in the new year, with the reunion dinner an indispensable feature of the night.

Although the     7     (food) prepared for the feast vary throughout the country, jiaozi (dumpling) is     8     must-have for most families in northern China. Dishes like fish and chicken, the words     9     sound like “surplus”(盈余) and “good luck” in Chinese, are usually the centerpieces on dining tables. These could make a     10    (wonder) feast and show the host’s generosity and hospitality.

Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province, is the economic and     1     (culture) center of southwest China. It is linked by rail with all of China's major cities. Its rail link with Hanoi(河内)     2     (establish) in 1901.

Kunming's mild climate makes it a good place     3     (visit) any time of the year.    4     it can be hot and humid in summer, it has cool, dry winters. The climate here is great for flowers, with more than 400 varieties     5     (plant) here. The camellia (山茶花)is the city's official flower. The city is also known for     6     (it) green parks, such as Cuihu (Green Lake) Park with its waterways and winding paths. Younger     7     (travel) may enjoy a visit to Daguan Park because of its food stalls.

In addition to its own charms, Kunming serves as a base from    8     people can explore the culture of ethnic groups in the area. The most well-known are the Dai, Bai and Naxi. People can also visit the Yunnan Stone Forest, which has been known     9     the "first wonder of the world" since the Ming Dynasty. Located 120 km (75 miles) from Kunming, the stone forest     10     (feature) awesome rock formations.

Some designers on an island in southern Japan have tried to put regenerative architecture (再生式建筑) into effect. It’s the idea that houses can     1     (build) in such a way that they support and benefit the environment where they stand.

    2     (situate) on Yakushima Island, the project, which is called Sumu, is surrounded by mountains and a river that runs into the nearby ocean. Therefore, the designers     3     (want) to show nature in the build as much as possible. With this in mind, they started with wood     4     was produced from the local trees.

The buildings themselves were     5     (careful) placed to offer benefits to the nearby water and ongoing air flow. Buildings were designed around existing trees and are lifted     6     (reduce) their effect on the building site. They took full advantage of the surrounding views to encourage a     7     (connect) with nature. This idea is also shown with outdoor walkways between sleeping bedrooms     8     the common areas.

Moreover, Sumu is powered by renewable energy. It’s equipped with solar power and relies on local firewood     9     heat. Green design elements give some tips on how to save energy through     10     tight envelope and strong insulation (绝缘体).

The red panda, also called red cat-bear, has soft and thick fur with a red-brown stripe (条纹) from each eye to the corners of the mouth. Its body     1     (long) is about 50—65cm and its front legs are slightly     2     (short) than the back legs, which gives it a bit of a waddle (摇晃) when it walks.

The red panda lives in an area     3     rocks and trees can be found. It seems to do most of its feeding on the ground. It is gentle and can easily     4     (keep) in the zoo.

About two     5     (three) of the red panda’s diet is made up of bamboo. Red pandas do a lot of eating so providing plenty of food is important. There must be plenty of trees for them     6     (climb) and sleep too.

The red panda can live together     7     (peace) with other pandas. Most of their activity happens at night, during sunrise or sunset.

Now red pandas are     8     danger. Their main threat (威胁) is the disappearance of the forests and habitat loss. These     9     (animal) are also illegally hunted, and the number of them     10     (drop) by 50% in the past forty years.