The Beijing Central Axis (中轴线) has taken one more step ahead to become     1     UNESCO (联合国教科文组织) World Heritage Site. And it     2     (be) part of China's 2024 application project.

The Beijing Central Axis,     3     (see) as one of the most important representations of Chinese civilization, refers to the core area of the ancient capital city     4     stretches 7.8 kilometres from the Yongding Gate in the south to the Bell Tower and Drum Tower in the north. This area tells stories of emperors from the Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and records the lives of both popular figures     5     common people.

Various methods to advance the application have been used, including digital technologies. For instance, visitors can travel through time and space     6     (free), moving between the past and the present, and learn about 14     7     (culture) heritage sites along the Central Axis by using a newly-launched mobile application.

When     8     (talk) about the decision, Lü Zhou, vice president of the Chinese Commission for the International Council on Monuments and Sites, told Global Times that members joining     9     the application work felt pressed for time, as there were still many preparations waiting     10     (complete).

I     1     (celebrate) my 18^th birthday just before I went to university. I expected to feel instantly different, as if I had closed the door on my childhood and stepped into a whole new adult world.     2     it wasn’t like that. When I woke up the next day, there were still rules to obey and lessons     3     (attend). In fact, the change has been more subtle andgradual than I imagined. Instead of being the selfish teenager I used to be, I have begun to feel more aware of other people and to develop a stronger sense of social     4     (responsible). To give an example, I will be signing an organ donation     5     (agree) this time tomorrow. This was a big decision for me and I made it     6     asking my parents (although I knew they would approve).     7     (turn) 18 also changed the way     8     society viewed me. I was really     9     (surprise) when a bank contracted me with a credit card offer. Of course, I would like to have more freedom with money and no doubt I will be getting a credit card at some point, but I currently don’t have a steady income, sogetting a credit card might tempt me to spend more money     10     I have!

Longji Rice Terraces     1     (build) by the local Zhuang and Yao people, to     2     Guangxi is home. These terraces cover tall mountains, often     3     the bottom to the very top. They are     4     (clever) designed, with hundreds of waterways that connect with each other. They also provide a perfect environment for birds and fish, some of     5     feed on insects that can harm the rice crops.

    6     modern technology could help produce more crops, these terraces still mean a lot to the local people. This knowledge is passed down through     7     (family),     8     means that new generations continue to use ancient methods of agriculture     9     (maintain) the terraces. Today, the Longji Rice Terraces attract thousands of visitors who come to admire this great wonder     10     (create) by people and nature working together.

As you can see, many Chinese families drink tea after dinner or serve tea when greeting     1     (visitor). This is not only a     2    (health) habit but also shows rich culture and history. Chinese people can chat with a friend for a whole afternoon over a pot of good tea. In China, tea can be commonly seen as     3     sign of respect to the older generation. In the Chinese traditional wedding ceremony,     4     (express) their gratitude, both the bride and bridegroom kneel in front of their parents and serve them tea. People also make a serious     5     (apologize) to others by presenting tea. These various tea customs make up the rich Chinese tea culture.

As for     6     (it) history, tea, originating from China, is consumed around the world now. About 2,000 years ago, tea     7     (introduce) in Chinese texts as a healthy drink that made people live longer. Additionally, both green and black tea are said to be useful to prevent cancer, heart disease, and many other deadly diseases. The only thing     8     needs paying attention to is that tea should not be drunk along     9     meals.

Today, tea is gaining popularity around the world. In Japan, a tea ceremony is often held while people are     10     (drink) tea together. The ceremony, usually hosted in a teahouse, dates from the 16th century.

Let’s look back on the adolescence you’ve gone through. How have you handled your life? Are you spending your time wisely in     1     (make) you deserve your life? Neal Wu shared some ways we should do to make our short time of life     2     (mean). Find out     3     you need to do next.

Insist on learning as much as you can and find out the things you are curious     4    . Find something that you enjoy and practice the skills you want to develop.     5     you are hard-working and achieve good knowledge, it will be easy to make audience tend to learn from you.

Volunteer     6     (help) out those less fortunate than you. In the course, you will get a ton of new     7     (view) and better understand other people’s real problems.     8     (normal), in a society that always looks upward, these people are being forgotten easily.

Become as independent as possible. Even if you work in a big company, you should constantly make small steps to reduce your     9     (depend) on your job. Write a book, build     10     app, or start a small company on the side.

On Friday night, while Grandfather and Father are playing chess in the living room, Son enters the room to chat with Father about his latest     1    (decide). To Father’s surprise, Son has decided not to go to university so that he can focus     2    his band and have a career in music when     3     (leave) school. However, Father thinks playing in a band is useless and unlikely     4     (bring)Son a bright future. He assumes his son wants to be a lawyer because lawyers help people and     5     (respect) by others. Son has no interest in law. So he argues with Father.

With words     6     (ignore) by Son and Father, Grandfather has no choice     7    to raise his voice to make them calm down. Grandfather recalls that when Father was at Son’s age, he was     8     (interest) in being a professional football player, but Grandfather wanted him to be a happy engineer. In the end, Father fond a career     9     suited his talents after careful consideration.

Now Son is advised to think carefully before jumping in with both     10     (foot). Perhaps Son will go to university and play in a band at the same time.

Scientists exploring the ocean floor in Antarctica(南极洲) have found a larger group of fish nests(鱼巢)    1     ever before. The discovery came as a surprise, and it will help scientists develop a more complete idea of the ocean food web in the area.

In the south Weddell Sea, not far from Antarctica’s Filchner Ice Shelf, scientists were    2    (amaze) to discover a group of about 60 million icefish nests on the ocean floor. Before this, the    3    (large) group of icefish nests that had ever been found includes less than 60 nests. Lilian Boehringer, a research student, was the first    4    (discover) the nests. “They were everywhere,” she told The New York Times.

The researchers used a special device called OFOBS to make two more four-hour “lives”,    5     (try) to discover the limits of the nesting area. The nests scientists found were in the shape of    6    circle. Each nest held about 1,700 eggs. Usually, Weddell seals(海豹)    7     (spot) in the waters above the nesting site. Trackers    8    (fix) on some Weddell seals show that they dive all the way to the sea floor.

The team placed a camera on the sea floor before leaving,     9     will take a picture of the nests in the area    10    (two) a day for the next two years. They hope the pictures from this camera will help them learn more about the lives of the icefish.