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Li Hua

    1     (know) as the world’s largest sporting gala in scale, the 19th Asian Games, staged in Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang province, attracted worldwide attention. It was     2     (official) launched on June. 15th this year when the flame of the Asian Games was lit, with about 12,417 athletes to compete in 481 medal events.

The opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou was     3     spectacular display of Chinese culture and innovation. It was a feast for the senses, with stunning visuals, innovative performances and a moving tribute (颂辞) to the history and culture of Asia. Themed “memories of Jiangnan”, the ceremony not only used the element of water to showcase the region’s     4     (nature) beauty and cultural charm, but also incorporated elements of Liangzhu culture and the Qiantang River tides,     5     reflects China’s long and storied history and cultural heritage. The opening ceremony also     6     (break) new ground in terms of technology, using digital ignition (点火) for the first time to integrate the concept of “digital China”     7     the ceremony. Additionally, it used a large number of drone performances     8     (create) a stunning visual spectacle.

The opening ceremony, a     9     (celebrate) of sports and unity, was a fitting way to kick off the Asian Games, serving as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of Asia     10     the power of sport to bring people together.

According to Xinhua News Agency, the Palace Museum and Huawei     1     (sign) a cooperation agreement on March 15th. The two sides will set an example     2     5G application. The Palace Museum received more than 17 million audiences in 2019,     3     (make) it the most visited museum in the world. In the past 20 years, an office information network covering the whole museum has been built     4     (gradual). The museum has developed an App     5    provides an in-depth explanation of cultural relic information and cultural services. Also, the museum     6     (research) on the application of VR, AR, AI in museums up to now. The signing of the agreement marks a new chapter in the strategic cooperation between the Palace Museum and Huawei Technologies Co. So, Huawei will make efforts     7     (speed) up the intelligent construction of the Palace Museum.

“The 600-year-old Palace Museum has never been so close to science and technology.” Shan Jixiang said proudly, former director of the Palace Museum. Shan shared many ideas about the 5G Palace Museum. With the help of advanced technology,     8     is expected that in the future,     9     (visitor) around the world will be able to experience and visit the Palace Museum, whether it is a field trip or a virtual tour. Also, the use of AI technology provides a     10     (broad) platform and stronger knowledge support for cultural relics among young people.

8 . A 35-year-old Australian mother makes around $ 58,000 a year by hugging strangers. “As human beings, one thing we often ___________ in our daily life is the physical touch. Without it, we can fall into mental health problems. To ___________ this need, I’ve become professional in hugging treatment,” said Jessica.

Jessica says that her hugs can ___________ those who are suffering from loneliness or low self-confidence. A year ago, Jessica was a popular masseuse (女按摩师). She noticed that when she ___________ her customers during treatment, they became relaxed and ___________ her more. “I could see their tension disappear. Then I could get to their heart and do what I could to ___________ them,” Jessica said. “Everyone has a ___________ different story. But the most common ___________ are loneliness, depression and anxiety. They all just have that desire to ___________with someone. I believe my hug helps me and my ____________ connect on a mental level.”

Jessica says most of her customers are male, ____________ she has a surprising number of female customers ____________. Though many people think she must be crazy to do such work, Jessica is confident that she’s made the right ____________. “It’s so much more rewarding (值得做的) than just working as a masseuse,” said Jessica. “In today’s digital age, many people are ____________ than ever before. For people whose lives ____________ physical interaction, hugging therapy (疗法) can have an obvious effect on their mental health.”

9 . Are you new to experiencing relationships? Well, let me give you advice on how to have a healthy and possibly long-term relationship.

Be an honest person with them.     1    . Don’t be afraid to say things that aren’t very flattering (讨人喜欢的) about yourself. Getting them to trust you is the most important element in any relationship. If there’s no trust，there’s nothing there. So please be honest and they’ll learn to open up to you.

Make sure you give them respect. Now respect isn’t just simply treating them nicely. There’s a lot more to it. You have to learn to get used to their liking. Basically, learn to study your partners’ moods, wants and needs.     2    

Make sure you are encouraging your partner.     3    . Make them feel you are someone they can really depend on and build a future with. This is an important step in a relationship. Your partner has to be able to depend on you when needed.       

Make sure you have a good sense of humor with them.     4    . Laugh a lot with them, and joke with them. Laughter may seem silly, but it’s the secret to a lot in life. It will keep the sparks alive. Laughter keeps the relationship strong and lasting.

    5    . This usually goes along with trust, so always communicate how you feel even if it’s something that upsets you instead of screaming, talk to them. If they did something that made you unhappy, tell them about it in a respectful manner. It’s important to communicate this to them, not to keep it bottled up(闷在肚子里).

10 . A new study, published in The Journal of Experimental Psychology, found that communication interactions that included voice, like a phone call or video chat, created stronger social bonds than communication through typing, like text messaging or email.

In the study, researchers used various experiments to gauge (测量) connectedness. In one, they asked 200 people to make predictions about what it would be like to reconnect with an old friend by email or by phone and then assigned people at random to do one or the other. Although people predicted that a phone call would be more awkward, hearing someone’s voice actually made the experience better. However, people who participated in the experiment reported that they did form a significantly stronger bond with their old friend on the phone versus email, and they did not feel more awkward.

In another experiment, the researchers had strangers connected by either texting, talking over video chat, or talking using only audio(声音). They found that both forms of voice communication — whether video or audio only — made the strangers feel significantly more connected than when they communicated via text.

Sabrina Romanoff, a Harvard trained clinical psychologist based in New York City, says people tend to text or email instead of calling because of convenience, as they see it as a controlled form of communication where they can express thoughts without being disturbed.

Romanoff says that in reality, texting can make it hard to determine the true meaning behind a conversation. A phone call is actually more convenient when considering the net effects of the message. In face-to-face communication, people are able to gauge the meaning behind the content more easily without thinking the endless possible meanings behind words and punctuation.