Yang Jiang was a well-known Chinese playwright, translator, and author. She belonged to     1     unique and beautiful existence in Chinese literature. She was the first Chinese academic     2    (translate) Miguel de Cervantes’ Spanish novel Don Quixote to Chinese and at that time, her translation     3     (honor) as the recreation of the original work       4     the basis of loyalty.

Yang was born into a rich family in 1911,     5    (original)named Yang Jikang. After eventually     6     (graduate) from Soochow University, she enrolled at the graduate school of Tsinghua University. She met her husband there, Qian Zhongshu, another acclaimed writer in China.

Other than translations, Yang     7     (author) many plays, novels, and essays during her writing career. Her short novel Mr. Wang,     8    (write) in 1984, was selected as an article in the textbook. In 1986, she got the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise, a famous Spanish civil order, for her     9     (achieve) in Don Quixote. Her bestseller was We Three in 2003,     10     sales exceeded 180,000 copies in two months. Yang passed away in 2016, at the age of 105.

Fusong County in northeast China’s Jilin Province was abuzz (热闹) with activities last winter,     1     (especial) when the World Robot Contest Finals 2023 were held there. The finals attracted over 5,000 youngsters from across the country who competed fiercely with their self-designed robots.

“We need to compete in assembling, programming and operation. I believe that maintaining a resilient mindset is the key to     2    (win) out,” said Yu Yiyang, who is a fifth grader from Shanghai and has a profound passion     3     robots. Yu said that from robotics class, he acquired knowledge beyond     4    (convention) textbooks, refining his practical skills and fostering innovative thinking.

Many of the contestants     5    (educate) in robot programming before participating in the robot contests. Their skills, mental strength and the sense of teamwork improved a lot as a result of their     6    (expose) to such competitions.

The young contestants, from various places and with diverse     7    (background), offered a glimpse of the popularity of robotics education among Chinese students. For many,     8     they learn robot programme and participate in robot contests offers opportunities     9    (sharpen) their cognitive abilities and their skills. The contests also serve as     10     effective means to boost their spirit of teamwork.

The Guangdong Lion Dance, a national tradition popular in Foshan and Guangzhou, is a typical Southern Lion Dance.

Lion dancing    1     (date) back thousands of years, to the Tang Dynasty, and a legend about the emperor having a dream    2    a lion saved his life. And later it    3     (introduce) to the south by migrants from the north. The Guangdong Lion Dance developed into    4     (it) modern form during the Ming Dynasty (AD 1368-1644). In Chinese tradition, people regard the lion as    5    symbol of braveness and strength, which can drive away evil and protect humans and livestock. Lion dancing    6     (main) focuses on the performance of the lion dance, attaching much attention to movements    7    scratching an itch (抓痒), shaking the mane (鬃毛) and licking (舔) the hair.

The Guangdong Lion Dance, a    8     (combine) of martial arts, dance and music, is popular not only in Guangdong and Guangxi provinces, but also among overseas Chinese in Southeast Asian countries,    9     (make) it a cultural bridge for overseas Chinese keeping in touch with their national roots. It is considered to be a tradition with far-reaching cultural value. Lunar New Year is the perfect time    10     (share) and celebrate that culture and heritage.

Mount Tai, is a representative of Chinese mountains with     1     (impress) views and beautiful natural scenery. Above all, it     2     (carry) historical and cultural significance in China.

Mount Tai,     3     (locate) north of Tai’an in Shandong province, is the third highest of the Five Great Mountains. However, in Chinese culture, east is viewed as a     4     (true) sacred direction, where the sun and the moon rise. Therefore, Mount Tai is closely related to sunrise, birth and renewal (复兴). That is     5     it is known as the leader of the Five Great Mountains. The summit, Jade Emperor Peak, standing     6     an altitude of 1,545 meters, provides tourists with a remarkable bird’s eye perspective of Tai’an city.

Historically, Mount Tai served as     7     essential ceremonial center in China, witnessing the presence of 72 emperors. It was a must for emperors to visit it when they came into power, because Mount Tai     8     (consider) the symbol of the kingdom’s peace and prosperity. Moreover, Mount Tai sparked countless creations of works,     9     (leave) behind a wealth of cultural relics. In 1987, Mount Tai was listed as both a World Natural Heritage site and a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO. Nowadays, Mount Tai continues to be a source of inspiration for     10     (poem), essays and paintings.

“I wish you good health, happiness and longevity!” The allegro (快板) in the Chinese language resounded in a hall at Prince Sultan University, during a cultural event to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

    1     (crowd) with enthusiastic visitors, the event held on Monday afternoon showed the rich traditions of the Chinese festival,     2     fell on February 10 this year.

Abdullah Hazmi, a student who is studying the Chinese Proficiency Test(HSK) Level 2, expressed his     3     (admire) for the experience of tasting traditional Chinese foods and learning about the art of Chinese tea. He said that his encounter with the Spring Festival’s customs inspired a     4     (deep) interest in Chinese culture than ever,     5     (lead) him to learn more about the Chinese language.

Faisal Islam, who     6     (recent) has began his Chinese learning journey, shared how brush writing sparked his interest in the beauty of Chinese     7     (character) and the charm of Chinese culture. The event also featured traditional Spring Festival scrolls (卷轴), penned by students from China’s Tsinghua University. These volunteers presented a series     8     cultural performances, including traditional Chinese dragon dances and tai chi.

Zhang Xinying, the Chinese dean of the Confucius Institute at Prince Sultan University, said, “It is not only a Spring Festival celebration, but a grand event to bring Chinese culture into the campus, fostering deeper Sino-Saudi cultural exchanges.”

The Confucius Institute has witnessed     9     growing interest in Chinese language and culture since its opening on June 4, 2023, with nearly 100 students     10     (participate) in five classes to learn junior-and medium-level Chinese language.

With the worldwide celebration of the Chinese New Year, traditional Chinese cultural forms such as the Yingge Dance (Dance of Heroes) and dragon and lion dances have once again attracted widespread attention.

As the Chinese New Year is increasingly celebrated     1     (global), it has brought its traditional celebrations elsewhere and seen people of other countries join the festivities. This Spring Festival, a team of Yingge dancers from South China’s Guangdong Province     2     (invite) to the UK, bringing an exciting performance to London’s Burlington Arcade     3     (celebrate) the Chinese New Year.

Literally     4     (translate) as the “Songs of Heroes” dance, Yingge Dance is an old folk dance     5     originated from the Chaoshan area of South China’s Guangdong Province. Dressed in colorful costumes, performers wave wooden sticks in their hands while     6     (dance) in orderly formations to the music.

Based on the stories of the 108     7     (hero) of Liangshan Mountain from the classic novel Outlaws of the Marsh (《水浒传》), this is     8     folk art combining a variety of forms, from martial arts and Chinese operas to dance.

From a centuries-old art form to a magnum opus (杰作) of Chinese tradition worldwide, the     9     (popular) of Yingge Dance on the streets of London during the Spring Festival was a success     10     terms of traditional Chinese folk art sailing overseas.

It is reported     1     the International Lantern Festival “Lanternia” opened on December 8 at the Fairy Tale Forest in central Italy, and a large collection of handmade Chinese lanterns lit up one of     2     major theme parks in the city of Cassino.

    3     (divide) into six areas, this large-scale display covered about 110, 000 square meters, all lightened with giant Chinese lanterns. “The lanterns are popular with Italians,” says Domenico Durante, director of the exhibition. What was extremely     4     (amaze) was that the lantern attracted plenty of visitors into the park every day.

The success of the exhibition is due to the fine handiwork of craftsmen in Zigong, Sichuan Province, a city known for     5     (it) lantern culture. The lively lanterns are made of silk, an eco-friendly material,     6     is lightweight and nonpolluting. They were very attractive to Italians, who came from the north and south of the country     7     (see) them. Durante drove over 50 minutes from Beneventoto to the park with his family. His son     8     (particular) loves dragon lanterns for their wonderful colors and the dragon’s moving head.

The exhibition originated in a trip that Durante took to Zigong, where he     9     (impress) by this traditional art and decided to bring it to his hometown. “Next year, we might do more lanterns with Chinese     10     (characteristic) and bring the exhibition to other cities, or even all over the world,” he says.

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.

Sometimes referred to as the Thailand Water Festival, Songkran is an annual event that marks the     1     (begin) of the Thai New Year. It’s the     2     (large) celebration throughout the whole country.

The festival kicks off     3     April 13 and usually lasts three days though festivities can start early or end later in some cities. The holiday’s main focus is about moving forward — in fact, the word Songkran comes from a phrase in     4     Sanskrit language that means “passage of the sun”.

Water plays a major role in the festival.     5     (symbolical) it washes away the previous year so people can get ready for the next one.

Many families wake up early during Songkran and visit Buddhist temples,     6     they bring offerings such as food and listen to monks as they preach. People sprinkle clean or scented water over statues of Buddha to represent purification and good fortune. Younger     7     (visit) also pour water on the hands of elderly relatives and friends     8     (show) their respect and ask for blessings in the coming year.

Honoring family traditions and     9     (religion) practices are important, but so is having some fun. Outside, Songkran     10     (celebrate) with street parties featuring loud music and a giant friendly water fight!

High-speed rail     1       (develop) rapidly in China since the mid-2000s. China's high-speed rail accounts     2     two-thirds of the world's total high-speed railway networks. China's rail     3       (ambitious) just keep growing. The latest addition to the country's railway network is a high-speed train line, connecting the cities of Zhangzhou, Xiamen and Fuzhou, all three of     4     are in Fujian Province.

The first train on this line started operating on September 28, 2023,     5     (depart) from Fuzhou, the province's capital. Travel time between Fuzhou and Xiamen,     6     popular tourist destination, will be under an hour. The new railway currently has 84 bridges, 29 tunnels,     7     a section of the track that goes over the sea, making it the     8       (country) first over-water bullet train. Official state news agency Xinhua notes that ground transportation in Fujian Province has been     9     (challenge) due to it mountainous terrain (地形) .     10     (make) the operation of this new line is a significant milestone for the province. China's continuous investments in its railway network will contribute to the country's overall economic growth and development.