He could still remember the day when he first met her.

It was a bright morning     1     (fill) with the sweet smell of flowers in the air. While    2     (walk) along the path, he saw a girl sitting under a tree, reading a book. Her longhair flowing in the breeze, she seemed like an angel. The book she was reading,     3     classic, caught his attention. He really had a strong desire     4     (talk) to her, but he didn’t have the courage. Finally, after gathering up all his     5     (brave), he walked towards her. “Excuse me, but can I join you?” he asked. She looked up, and her big eyes,     6     were like shining stars, met his. A smile appeared on her face. “    7    (sound) great!” she replied. For the next few hours they talked and laughed about everything, sharing their stories and dreams     8     particular.

He thought that maybe this was the beginning of something wonderful, something he had been waiting for all along.     9     he didn’t know that this moment     10     (become) a memory he would hold dear for the rest of his life.

－Adapted from “Wuthering Heights”

The core value of Chinese traditional culture is the concept of harmony. Harmony is, in fact, a complete cultural system that consists of not only     1     (value) but also a philosophy with its own world outlook. Harmony means “proper and balanced cooperation between things”.

    2     harmony at the heart, traditional Chinese principles suggest that there is a built-in dynamic in the universe that turns imbalance into balance. This concept, deeply     3     (mix) into the history of Chinese society, advocates for a balanced and     4     (peace) coexistence within the individual, between people, and between humanity and nature.

At the centre of Chinese cultural harmony is the belief in the interconnectedness of all things. It     5     (reflect) in various aspects of Chinese life, from the emphasis on family unity and social bond     6     the practice of traditional arts and the governance of the state.

The significance of harmony in Chinese culture cannot be overstated. It has shaped China’s approach to international relations,     7     (highlight) harmonious coexistence and shared benefit. In taking care of the environment,     8     inspires efforts to live according to natural cycles and to respect all forms of life. Moreover, the concept of harmony,     9     has enabled China to maintain social stability and cultural consistency despite the challenges of history, offers a model for settling conflicts and promoting a sense of community and belonging. As the world becomes     10     (steady) interconnected, the principles of Chinese cultural harmony offer valuable insights for creating a more balanced and sustainable global society.

In a heartwarming turn of events, giant panda Fubao has finally returned home to China. Fubao was born in South Korea in July 2020 and quickly gained a     1    (mass) following due to its lovely appearance and appealing personality.

The journey to bring Fubao back to China was a long and challenging one, but it was made possible through the     2    (cooperate) of both Chinese and South Korean authorities. On April 3, Fubao boarded a plane from South Korea and arrived safely in Chengdu, China,     3     it belongs. There, it was greeted by a group of fans who were     4    (eager) waiting for its arrival.

Fans of Fubao have been visiting the Everland theme park in South Kore a every month to catch sight of     5     beloved panda. The Chinese media has been closely following Fubao’s journey back to China, with many netizens     6    (express) their excitement and happiness. Some have even gone so far as to set up advertisements     7     (welcome) Fubao back home.

Fubao will now be able to live in its natural habitat,     8    (surround) by other pandas and receiving the care and attention it     9    (deserve) . A special quarantine (隔离) area has been set up for Fubao at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, where it can adjust     10     its new surroundings.

On the day of Longtaitou, people traditionally go get their first haircut for good luck. As an important traditional festival in folk culture, the customs of the Longtaitou vary     1     (different) from the north to the south.

In the north, there are several customs related to agricultural production. The festival     2     (celebrate) around the time of “Jingzhe”, the third of the 24 Solar Terms, a time     3     all creatures become active and diseases tend to arise, posing a threat to crops. Therefore, people perform the rituals of yinlong, which literally means “summoning the dragon”,    4     (drive) away pests and ensure the safety of people.

In some areas of Northeast China, people knock on the beams (梁) of their houses     5     long sticks on the morning of the day of Longtaitou. The ritual is called qiaolongtou, or “knocking on the dragon’s head”,     6     (intend) to awaken the dragon and ensure peace for the community.

    7     it is in the north or the south, the cultural connotations of Longtaitou cannot be simply divided into worship of the dragon or the earth spirit based on geography. It is through the     8     (integrate) and evolution over generations that the festival has gradually formed     9     unique set of customs and significance.

The diverse culture and rich history of such traditional festival customs show the country’s ancient     10     (wise), respect for nature and good wishes for life.

In his online appeal for love, Maezawa said he hoped that finding a companion would ease the “feelings of     1    (lonely) and emptiness” within him. A few months later, however, he abruptly called off this quest for a romantic partner. Now, it     2    (seem) that Maezawa is betting robots may be able to fill the hole in one’s heart.

The billionaire announced that he was buying Japanese robotics startup Groove X,     3     makes a product called Lovot,     4     combination of the words “love” and “robot”. The pet-sized companion robots aim     5    (stimulate) an “instinct to love” in its human customers with potential use cases in nursing homes and with children.   

These robots don’t seek to provide any convenience or practical purpose. In fact, the company has previously described it     6     “not a useful robot” since the robot was “born for just one reason-to be loved by human customers”.     7     the robot can’t clean or do work, he sees a big potential that can make people feel happy.

It may seem like something out of science fiction, but some researchers say there is a lot of potential for robots to become beloved human companions. “A substantial amount of research in human-robot     8     (interact) shows that people can develop true emotional attachments to robots, and     9     this is something that can be encouraged through intentional design,” Kate Darling, a personal robotics research specialists said. “We are very relational creatures,” Darling said. “There’s no doubt in my mind that people can and will emotionally relate     10     robots in the future.”

More than a billion meals     1     (throw) away every day, despite more than 730m people living in hunger around the world.

About a     2     (five) of food around the world is wasted, and one important reason is that people have no access     3     refrigeration or storage, according to the UN Food Waste Index Report. Not only is this a waste of natural resources, it is also a major     4     (contribute) to the climate crisis (危机),     5     (account) for close to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions (排放) .

Few countries have effective plans in place to reduce food waste, and most fail     6    (include) it in their plans for reducing carbon emissions.

Lisa Moon, chief executive of the Global FoodBanking Network, called on food producers to work     7     (close) with food banks than before. “Food banking is     8     unique model in reducing food loss and waste, as it not only rescues food, but also makes sure that food ends up on the tables of people     9     (face) food insecurity (不安全).”

In the UK, the government has announced £295m of funding to organize weekly collections of food waste, so that people can see clearly how much of     10     they buy is being wasted.

In the popular film Full River Red, a score (配乐)     1    (combine) Yuju Opera and electronic and rock’ n’ roll music, created     2     exciting atmosphere, sparking young Chinese moviegoers’ interest in this traditional opera style.

In the past few years, novel ways to popularize traditional operas     3     (adopt), such as through TV dramas, New Year galas (春节联欢晚会) and outdoor stages thanks     4     digital technology. Besides this, traditional opera elements have also been used in popular art forms. Some tunes from traditional operas have become hits at home and abroad after making     5     (they) way to audio and video platforms.

In this age of information and cultural     6     (diverse), high efficiency and rapid pace drive people, especially the young,     7     (have) a “fast food” type of lifestyle. So the slow pace and long notes of traditional operas do not fit their entertainment tastes. Therefore, it is necessary to get more youths     8     (involve) in traditional operas so that they can become interested in them and help them to be passed down.

Many     9     (innovate) methods have shown young people that traditional operas are not “old-fashioned” or “out of date”,     10     are actually treasures of Chinese culture that can be appreciated today through modern technology.