On September 23, the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China’s   Zhejiang province,     1     (offer) the spectators (观众) from the world a Chinese-style romance integrating the ancient civilization and hi-tech elements.

The Hangzhou Asian Games opening ceremony was a feast     2    the senses, with stunning visuals, innovative performances,     3     a moving tribute (致敬) to the history and culture of Asia. It not only celebrated the gathering of athletes from the continent but also demonstrated China’s    4    (commit) to embracing sustainability with advanced technology.

“It is     5    unique opening ceremony, featuring a breathtaking light show as its centerpiece,” said The Times of India, adding that this     6     (future) show was to integrate artificial intelligence and eco-friendly technology,     7     (set) the stage for an unforgettable Asian Games experience.

With the aim of green Asian Games, traditional fireworks     8     (replace) with digital forms that used the latest imaging technology. This    9     (absent) of “real fireworks” was filled with electronic flash and 3D animations. The atmosphere at the opening ceremony reached the highlight when the digital torchbearer ignited the main cauldron (主火炬台),       10     marked a historic moment in the Asian Games’ history.

3 . In an era when our heads are always in our phones and time is a precious commodity, our relationships with our neighbors perhaps aren’t what they used to be. So, if you’ re going to be around your neighbors, here are some ways to make sure you’ re being a good one, according to etiquette (礼仪) experts.

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According to the director of the Australian School of Etiquette, Zarife Hardy, do the thing so many of us seem to be avoiding these days: introduce yourself. “Talk to your neighbors.     2    ,” Hardy says, acknowledging is not only the right thing to do, but it can also work in your favor eventually. “If you find yourself solo parenting at any stage, you will be less frustrated by fighting siblings because you know there is outside help available.”

Be a good sport (讲交情)

“    3    ,” Hardy says. “Your new blower awaits you in the garage; you’ve tidied your driveway, paths and garden to your heart’s content. While you’re at it, clear your neighbor’s footpath. You have had a great vegetable season, and share your harvest with your neighbor.”

Personal space

    4    . More than that, Hardy says it’s not appropriate for children or pets to run free on other people’s property without permission. “Make sure your children are familiar with these rules and make sure any pets don’t use their yard,” he says.

Keep the volume down

Hardy says keeping the volume down would “be the number-one neighbourly complaint”. “Loud footsteps, using the lawn mower before 9 a.m., talking loudly and pumping music are bad manners,” he says. “If you are going to have a party, let your neighbors know ahead of time and let them know what time the party will be finishing so they’ll know when to expect some quiet time.     5    .”