Among the various types of Chinese green teas, Enshi Yulu (恩施玉露) stands out as     1     unique and cherished selection.

This exquisite (精美的) tea     2     (distinguish) by its leaves with a thin, needle-like shape and its rich, dark green color. What sets Enshi Yulu apart from other Chinese green teas is its unique making process, steaming,     3     effectively maintains the tea’s visual appeal and ensures that its delicate flavor is preserved.

The versatility (多功能性) of Enshi Yulu are evident in its ability     4     (make) with both hot and cold water. Each method leads to a distinct taste experience, with hot water     5     (draw) out the tea’s refreshing flavor, and cold brewing resulting in a more subtle taste.

Originating from Enshi in Hubei province, the history of Enshi Yulu     6     (date) back to the Tang Dynasty.     7    (it) long-standing cultural significance was recognized in 2014 when it was included on the National Intangible Cultural Heritage List.

In 2022, the     8     (tradition) tea processing techniques of China, including those used for Enshi Yulu, gained global     9     (recognize) when they were written on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This honor     10     (vivid) highlights the importance of preserving these ancient practices for future generations.

Nowadays thanks to the Internet, modern pets are getting online. It sounds crazy, but about 17 percent of British pets have their own social media accounts!

It’s said that your personality     1     (reflect) in your pet. “Dog people” are supposed to be friendly, enthusiastic and loyal, while “Cat people” are introverted, proud and     2     (sense).

The British are well known as a nation of animal lovers. In the UK, 52% of owners describe their pet as their “best friend”,     3     in 2021, 18 million homes had at least one pet, meaning for the first time there were more households with a pet than     4    .

In the 1800s, people started using the word “pet” to describe the emotional connections,     5     they felt to a special animal, and gradually it became     6     (norm) to keep pets indoors. Family pets became more popular as people’s living standards    7     (increase). And by the Victorian era, people kept various animals as their pets. The famous Victorian poet, George Gordon Byron, once owned four pet geese. For the Victorians, cats were feminine and weak. They admired the qualities     8     (associate) with dogs, like self-confidence and loyalty, being strong and unchanging in support of your friends.

    9     (change) continually throughout history, Britain’s relationship with pets, from the manly British Bulldog to funny cat     10     (video) on YouTube, has been quite a journey!

When you travel in China, you can simply stick to popular attractions. But it can’t be     1     better choice to turn to Chinese food, where you can get bathed in truly authentic local culture.

Chinese food and the differences between Chinese and Western diets are both things that spark the     2    (curious) of most who visit China. You might even be surprised to learn that some of the Chinese dishes in America were     3    (specific) created to suit Western tastes. Moreover, when traveling through China you’ll most likely take notice of a few differences in the way food     4    (eat). For example, soup in the West is generally consumed     5     the start of a meal, while the Chinese prefer to enjoy their soup at the end.

You might also notice some distinct differences in meal preparation and cooking     6    (technique), which you may ignore when dining out in or ordering takeout from Chinese restaurants back home.

Cooking classes now     7    (become) an increasingly popular activity among those     8    (show) an interest in learning more about China’s culture through its cuisine. If you’re looking to take it a step     9    (far), keep an eye out for cooking classes held by residents in their own homes,     10     you can try your hand at cooking in the Chinese way.

Have you ever seen the scene?     1     (wear) a traditional Li ethnic group costume, a woman sits on the ground and weaves colorful yarn (纱线) into delicate brocade (织锦缎). These scenes are common in China s southernmost province of Hainan.

Li brocade, created by the Li ethnic group on Hainan Island, has     2     history of around 3,000 years. The entire process of the Li brocade tradition, from spinning, dyeing and weaving, to embroidery (刺绣),     3     (include) in the World Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2009. Hu is one of the few provincial-level inheritors of Li brocade in Hainan.

In recent years, Hainan has invested     4     (heavy) in opening training institutes to teach the techniques of Li brocade. Since 2012, it has been a course at primary and secondary schools in the province. Local authorities have taken a series of measures to strengthen the systematic     5     (protect) of Li brocade and the development of Li brocade, which is so     6     (benefit) to the survival of the traditional skills.

To spread Li brocade skills as widely as possible, Hu has compiled teaching materials by     7     (she). Over the years, she has taken her brocade work to participate in the exchange activities of intangible cultural heritage in Japan and France on behalf of Hainan. A set of her handcrafted double knit Li brocade was added to UNESCO’s collection when     8     (exhibit) in Paris.

Hainan is vigorously pushing Li culture to go global as well, with the ancient craft expanding its presence on the international stage over the past five years. 2019 was the year     9     Li brocade techniques became the first Chinese intangible cultural heritage project to be put on display at UNESCO headquarters. In addition, Li brocade has appeared in the Boao Forum for Asia annual conferences for many consecutive years and has been presented     10     a national gift to guests in China and abroad.

China has managed to push back the boundaries of innovation and sustainability in an age     1     data centers are becoming increasingly vital for our digital society.

In Hainan Province, China is devoting some attention to     2     (construct) the world’s first commercial underwater data center, which aims to revolutionize the industry by using the power of the ocean depths. In addition,     3     the potential to equal the computational abilities of about 6 million conventional personal computers, this underwater data center is ready to be a game changer.

    4     (design) to withstand the severe underwater conditions, the data center modules (舱) of China’s underwater facility will operate     5     (probable) for up to 25 years. Each module weighs an impressive 1,300 tons     6     has the ability to process over 4 million high-definition images every 30 seconds. The entire facility, when combined,     7     (predict) to serve ecological and industrial projects such as fishery cages and offshore wind power.

One of the most significant     8     (advantage) of building the data center underwater is employing the natural cooling properties of seawater. The underwater data center is expected by designers     9     (save) 122 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually compared to its terrestrial (陆地的) counterparts. The remarkable     10     (achieve) in energy efficiency showcases China’s commitment to sustainability and reducing environmental impacts.