In the spring of 1924, Indian poet and philosopher Rabindranath Tagore began a three-month visit to China at the     1     (invite) of Cai Yuanpei.

Tagore’s first stop was Shanghai and he was     2     (warm) welcomed. He explored the busy Nanjing Road, a lively combination (结合) of Eastern and Western cultures. Next, Tagore traveled to Beijing, the ancient capital of China. He     3     (visit) the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Great Wall, and was impressed by their historical significance. Tagore also went to the picturesque city of Suzhou,     4     he was amazed by the beauty of the gardens. He meditated (沉思) to the sound of the bells at Hanshan Temple and poems in the peaceful setting of the Humble Administrator’s Garden. In Nanjing, he gave     5     lecture at Southeast University, joining in discussions with Chinese intellectuals.

Tagore’s tour of China included visits to cities such as Hangzhou, Wuhan, and Guangzhou. He met with     6     (artist), scholars and political leaders, sharing his insights into culture, education, and spirituality. And many valuable photos     7     (take) at that time and have been preserved to this day.

Tagore’s visit to China was not only a cultural exchange     8     also a testament (证明) to the friendship between India and China. His lectures and writings had a long-lasting impact     9     Chinese thought and culture,     10     (strengthen) the connections between the two countries and inspiring generations to come.

Giant panda Fu Bao arrived at Chengdu on Wednesday night after being delivered on a chartered flight (包机) from South Korea. The panda is     1     good health and will be subjected to a month-long quarantine (隔离) period until it meets the public again.

In order to welcome Fubao back home, the Shenshuping giant panda base     2     (start) preparations early. Currently, the center has prepared an enclosure, built multiple work teams, and carefully established     3     animal care team including two     4     (experience) keepers. A special seasonal “menu” including fresh bamboo shoots and arrow bamboo shoots has also been     5     (special) prepared.

In order to help Fu Bao readapt to life in his hometown Sichuan, during the one-month quarantine period, two Chinese keepers will remain on call along with Kang Cheol-won, Fu Bao’s breeder (饲养员) in South Korea,     6     accompanied the giant panda on her flight. They will also assist the panda in     7     (overcome) a “language barrier” after Fu Bao returned to China-learning to understand Chinese, especially Sichuan dialect.

As for when “Fu Bao” can     8     (see) by the Sichuan public, expert Zeng Wen from the center said that it is difficult     9     (estimate) at the moment. Based on past experiences, the adaptation period for giant pandas can range from 1-2 months to 7-8 months, or even     10     (long).

People worldwide have enjoyed noodles for thousands of years. But did you ever stop     1     (think): who made the very first noodle? People first started     2     (grow) wheat and making flour in the Middle East around 10,000 years ago. However, until 2002, no evidence of ancient noodles had been uncovered. Archaeologists discovered an upside-down clay bowl in the     3     (ruin) of an ancient Chinese village. When they lifted it, they found a 4,000-year-old noodle. This “mummy” noodle     4     (make) from grain. Traders brought wheat     5     China about the time this ancient noodle was cooked. The Chinese     6     (eventual) mastered the art of stretching wheat dough (面团) into long noodles.

Some people claim that Marco Polo brought pasta (意粉) to Italy. The tale of his discovery was likely enhanced to promote pasta consumption in America. Marco Polo’s writings suggest that noodles were already present in Italy during his time, as he compared Chinese noodles to     7     (that) in Italy. The Middle East also played a     8       (significance) role in noodle history. The oldest written mention of pasta outside China dates back about 1,600 years in the Middle East. Dried noodles were a popular travel food in the region and beyond, making them a likely prospect for spreading the noodle recipe to other parts of     9     world.

So who REALLY invented noodles? We may never know — the history of noodles is as complicated as a bowl of pasta. But     10     invented them, we’re sure glad they did!

Since the holding of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games, teenagers and young children     1     (show) a greater interest in skiing-related activities. Chinese people born in the 1990s and after the year 2000 are the main groups of skiers, according to Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China,     2     (base) the result on data from a renowned travel agency.

“During the winter that just ended, the number of bookings for skiing-related services made by these two age groups accounted     3     60 percent of the total, and the number of children who had gone skiing with their parents was on the rise.” the travel agency said.

With the trend of Chinese consumers’ higher enthusiasm for skiing     4     (notice), a Swiss luxury watchmaker organized a day on the slopes for young skiers in early winter last year. “This reflected the company’s     5     (commit) to helping children believe in themselves through sports.” it said.

“We     6     (firm) believe that sport is important for the integration of children. So,    7     means a lot to us to be able to create environments     8     children can experience the fun and joy of sport,” said Franziska Gsell, chief marketing officer of the company. China had become one of the most dynamic markets for the company and they were     9     (confidence) about their operations in the country.

The widespread popularity of ice and the emergence of indoor ski resorts and snow parks have enabled people from the southern regions of China     10     (experience) skiing-related activities at any time of the year.

A few days ago, I began reading a story,     1     young people in Beijing are getting or creating digital “companions” to ease their loneliness over a romance gone bad. The avatars are perfect “boyfriends” or “girlfriends”. They can hold a conversation, are “cute” and never lose     2     (they) temper.

For someone who just got out of a relationship, the benefits     3     (provide) by the digital relationship are comforting.  

In a lot of science fiction, visionary writers “explore” a world where cybernetic organisms, which is a fancy way of saying a robot, wed or become lovers to     4     human being. They see that as the future and the reality is     5     (probable) closer than we think. The future seems to be already here in Beijing.

In the science-fiction TV series The Orville, a series created by     6     (comedy) Seth MacFarlane partly based     7     the popular and long-running Star Trek, the ship’s doctor marries a robot/cyborg at the end of the     8     (three) season in the 10th episode finale.

The whole thing came off naturally. The groom’s family     9     (compose) entirely of a robot species called the Kaylon. They all showed up at the wedding.

It seems robots, AI or cyborgs will fundamentally change the way we grow crops, fight wars or even entertain ourselves.

The way science is going, AI and robots     10     (be) in every part of our daily lives within the next decade.