Over the summer break, a wave of fashionably     1     (dress) young people went to Kaifeng in Central China’s Henan province to explore the city     2     was the ancient capital of eight dynasties through a trendy “Citywalk”. They     3     (eager) shared fresh perspectives and travel encounters on various social media platforms.

“Citywalk” means the act     4     walking freely along city     5     (street) free of large and heavy bags. Such a convenient form of travel has emerged as     6     popular trend among young people in China,     7     (offer) them an avenue to experience urban culture and local traditions.

“Kaifeng is one of China’s first national historical and cultural cities, boasting a deep-seated cultural heritage. It’s an ideal destination for unhurried exploration, encouraging visitors     8     (take) a leisurely pace as they step into Kaifeng’s embrace. The heart of Kaifeng’s cultural tourism     9     (lie) in the profound culture of the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Through cultural tourism products with different themes, including architecture, cuisine     10     opera, we aim to help visitors gain a deeper appreciation of Kaifeng’s history and heritage,” said Wei, head of the city’s cultural, radio, film and tourism bureau.

The green grass and bar e rock of Macquarie Island’s landscape contrast dramatically, giving it a wild and natural beauty.

But the island’s more recent history tells     1     tragic story that began in 1810 when humans arrived on the island. In their ships they unknowingly brought rats and mice, which quickly took over the island,     2     (eat) the birds’ eggs and attacking baby birds. Cats     3     (bring) to the island to control the rats and mice.     4     (fortunate), the cats subsequently developed an appetite for the birds, too.

Meanwhile, rabbits were introduced to the island     5     a source of food for humans. Loose on the island,     6     did what rabbits do best—they multiplied rapidly and began eating the native vegetation and digging holes,     7     caused soil erosion. The exploding rabbit population     8     (provide) plentiful food for the cats, meaning that the number of cats also increased. This in turn led to     9     (much) cats hunting the birds. The end result was that parakeets, once large in number and native to the island, died out in 1891.

In 2014, Macquarie Island was declared pest-free and the island’s eco logy is finally on the road to     10     (recover).

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The Silk Road,     1     connected China and the Far East with the Middle East and Europe, was a network of trade routes (线路).       2     (establish) when the Han Dynasty opened trade with the West in 130 B. C., the Silk Road routes remained in use until 1453 A. D., when the Ottoman Empire closed them   Although it     3     (be) nearly 600 years since the Silk Road was used for international trade, the routes had a lasting impact     4     trade, culture and history that resonates (引起共鸣) even today.

While the name “Silk Road” originates from the    5     (popular) of Chinese silk among tradesmen, the material was not the only important export from the East to the West. Trade along the Silk Road included fruits and vegetables, livestock, grain, leather tools, artworks, precious stones     6     metals. The greatest value of the Silk Road was the exchange of culture. Art, along with other elements of civilization like religion, philosophy, technology, language, science, as well as architecture,     7     (exchange) along these routes at that time

In 2013, China began to     8     (official) rebuild the historic Silk Route. The project opened up new trade     9     (market) for Chinese goods, giving the country the cheapest and easiest way     10     (sell) materials and goods.

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2016, the Shennongjia Forestry District is covered by vast forest,     1     (nurture) countless species of plants and animals, as well as legends and stories     2     (pass) down through the ages.

Tourism development in the area takes a back seat to the wonders of nature. The natural environment has been largely left untouched,     3     allows visitors the opportunity to appreciate unique beauty. Visitors     4     Shennongjia can base themselves in the town of Muyu, which is the     5     (near) to all the scenic areas in the district.

The name of the district is adapted from the legendary father of Chinese herbal medicine, Shennong, who is said     6     (try) hundreds of types of herbs to heal     7     sick. The Shennongjia Museum of Natural History in Muyu provides a memorial to Shennong and     8     (display) more than 2,000 breeds of plant species.

What if you are not interested in medicinal herbs and just want some sightseeing delights? Shennongjia provides a variety of     9     (option). For example, hikers who love challenges climb the Shennong Top, a pyramid-shaped peak that is considered as the “Roof of Central China.” The climb can never be     10     (bore) with different views along the stairway: a sea of bamboo, a stone forest, and a plateau meadow(高原牧场) filled with flowers and greenery.

From “pocket parks” between communities to forest parks in the outer cities, local governments are     1     (ambition) to make China’s cities greener. That’s     2     there are more parks in cities these days.

From 2021 to 2022, Shanghai transformed 62 woodlands into leisure spaces. These leisure spaces open up forests,     3     allows visitors to enjoy natural beauty as well as wildlife. In urban     4     (area), more companies and universities are sharing their greenery. For instance, the Shanghai Research Institute of Sports Science opened its 1,000-square-meter green space to the public.     5     (join) by historical buildings in the area, the park can provide more space for tourists to rest.

Apart from meeting people’s needs, parks can also do good to the environment. Take Beijing’s Central Green Forest Park     6     an example. Since it was opened in 2020, the park     7     (reach)carbon neutrality (碳中和). It means although the park’s facilities produce carbon dioxide, more can be     8     (take) in by the plants there. The park also fully reuses rainwater and creates green energy     9     (supply) the park. As cities in China become greener, “park cities” are becoming a reality. The concept of a park city was     10     (initial) put forward in 2018. It is a concept that takes the form of an improved natural environment in all aspects, noted China Daily.

About 5,000 years ago, to escape the cold weather, the ancestors of the Liangzhu people settled around the Taihu region     1     they built a city, making     2     both the center of their culture and spiritual belief.

The Liangzhu ancient city was composed of the palace zone, the inner city and the outer city, and there     3     (exist) the City Wall serving as a boundary between the inner and the outer. It had nine gates, with one for pedestrians and the     4     (remain) eight water gates for travelers from the canal.

A complex multi-functional water management system was constructed on the northwest outskirts of the ancient city. Taking advantage of the natural terrain (地势), the system connected numerous valleys,     5     (adjust) river levels, dredging floods and providing security for the ancient city, its water transportation and daily water needs.

Jade (玉)     6     (refer) to as a significant material embodiment (具体化) of the Liangzhu Culture. There were different patterns and styles of jade, with abundant meanings     7     (symbolic) attached to them, such as distinguishing identities and showing social statuses.

In 1936, the remains of the Liangzhu ancient City were found     8     chance and the City was gradually brought to light. Now the unearthed ruins have gained the global     9     (recognize) and workers on the Liangzhu site are committed to combining modern technology with novel cultural creativity     10     (reconstruct) the ancient Liangzhu Culture.

Plastic production is energy intensive (能源密集型) and consumes fossil fuels. When burnt, waste plastic gives off heat-trapping gases and other pollutants. Once such emissions (排放) reach a certain level, it results     1     environmental problems that will, in turn, harm human beings. All of this makes recycling plastic waste important.

China’s efforts     2     (recycle) plastic waste have contributed     3     (significant) to slowing global climate change, reducing oil consumption and carbon emissions by millions of tons. China has also prevented 900 million tons of waste from     4     (generate).

Over the past decade, China     5     (establish) a market-based plastic recycling system with wide-ranging coverage, which accounts for over 45 percent of the world’s total recycled plastic waste. China now has the     6     (large) plastic recycling capacity (能力) in the world. Its huge plastic recycling industry, which employs about 900,000 workers, recycled 31 percent of the plastic waste produced nationally in 2021, about 1.7 times     7     global average rate.

China has also made great     8     (contribution) to the recycling of plastic waste from other parts of the world. Between 1992 and 2018, China recycled 106 million tons of imported plastic waste, a lot of     9     was from the European Union and the United States. This     10     (help) save 318 million tons of oil.

Chengdu is regarded by many as one of the happiest cities in China, as well as the home of pandas. It     1     (become) the first Asian city to be identified as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy in 2010.

Chengdu is a place where it seems to blur (难以区分) the boundaries between past and future. Its ancient temples, traditional alleys and historic architecture open a window into ancient China,     2     (take) you into a world of past impressive beauty. But what is really surprising is its focus on the future. Transforming into a center of technology, innovation and development, this city has     3     (ambition) plans to become a science city in southwest China.

Chengdu is not only rich in history and modernity, but also in flavor. This city is known     4     its spicy food, with bold flavors and centuries-old cooking traditions coming together to offer dining experiences     5     will delight all the senses. Chengdu’s most popular food, such as tongue-numbing mapo tofu and hotpot, is     6     feast for the palate (味觉). Hotpot works like this. A heat source     7     (place) on the dining table keeps a pot of soup stock simmering (煨), and a variety of Chinese foodstuffs and     8     (ingredient) are served beside the pot for the diners to put into the hot stock.

All this richness that Chengdu has to offer led to its selection as the host city for the 31stFISU World University Games. The athletic event was an opportunity not only     9     (show) Chengdu’s sporting spirit, world-class infrastructure,     10     (warm) and organizational skill, but also to promote friendship and cross-cultural understanding.

Earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 118 people

An overnight earthquake killed at least 118 people in a cold and mountainous region in northwestern China,     1     the country’s state media reported on Tuesday. Search and rescue     2     (operate) were underway in Gansu and neighboring Qinghai provinces. The earthquake left more than 500 people injured,     3    (severe) damaged houses and roads, and knocked out power and communication lines.

The magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck in Gansu at a relatively shallow     4    (deep) of 10kilometers just before midnight on Monday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.

By mid-morning, 105 people had been confirmed dead in Gansu and another 397 injured, including sixteen people     5     critical condition. Thirteen others were killed and 182 injured in Qinghai in an area north of the epicenter (震中), according to state media. Another 20 were missing in Qinghai after     6     (bury) in a landslide, according to the China News Service.

The earthquake     7     (feel) in much of the surrounding area, including Lanzhou, the Gansu provincial capital, about 100 kilometers northeast of the epicenter.

The rescue work was proceeding in     8     orderly manner. Tents, folding beds     9    quilts were being sent to the disaster area. At least 4,000 firefighters, soldiers and police officers were dispatched (派遣) in the rescue effort, and the People’s Liberation Army Western Theatre set up a command post     10     (direct) its work.