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.

Several studies in recent years have suggested that ride-sharing services like Uber can     1     (worse) traffic problems in cities,     2     continue to have high rates of private vehicle ownership.

The new study,     3     (conduct) by the not-for-profit group Union of Concerned Scientists, represents     4     attempt to center on how ride-sharing services affect pollution. The research examined the effects of ride-sharing services     5     the environment of seven American cities.

Overall, the researchers reported that ride-sharing trips now result in an estimate 69% more climate pollution on average than the     6     (replace) trips. The study explains that the same passengers could have chosen to travel by bus, train, bike or on foot.

One of the big reasons they give for this result is that usually ride-sharing vehicles     7     (drive) with no passengers in the car. This happens     8     drivers are either waiting for rider requests, are on the way to pick up passengers,     9     are driving in between pickups.

The study urges services like Uber     10     (work) to increase the number of pooled rides and electric vehicles on the road, and to improve connections to public transportation centers.

Tianshui malatang, a version of a spicy hot pot in Northwest China’s Gansu province, has recently gone viral on Chinese media,     1     (attract) large numbers of travelers, even though it means about two hours of waiting in a queue     2     they can finally get their hands on a bowl of local malatang. Qinzhou district, where most malatang restaurants and attractions are located,     3     (receive) more than 1 million tourists so far.

In a typical malatang restaurant, customers select fresh food items strung on skewers (扦子) and hand them over to the chef. The     4     (choose) ingredients are boiled in the thick soup and then scooped (舀) into a bowl. With two     5     (spoonful) of oil and pepper drizzled (洒落) on top, the bowls fairly burst with flavor. It is said that Gangu pepper used in the dish,     6     tastes good but is not as spicy as some other types, is key to     7     (it) unique flavor.

The     8     (explode) popularity of Tianshui malatang presents a rare opportunity to enhance the city’s reputation and also test its service capabilities. Tourists arriving by train     9     (greet) by welcome banners and offered free bus rides. Some workers from local scenic attractions distribute tickets and hand out gifts at the malatang restaurants. All forces have been joined to provide comprehensive services in every aspect, ensuring that visitors     10     Tianshui can eat, play and travel with pleasure.

Sichuan Cuisine and Hunan Cuisine are both known for their hot flavors, which might appear similar at first sight. That’s why Americans are pretty confused about how they are different.

This confusion has its roots in how Hunan food     1     (introduce) to the American public. According to Kian Lam Kho, the author of Chinese food blog Red Cook, a group of Chinese chefs are said     2     (train) in both Hunan and Sichuan Cuisines in 1945. When they later     3     (seek) opportunities in the United States, they brought Hunan and Sichuan Cuisines to New York,     4     these two cooking styles were adjusted to suit local tastes.

As Kho puts     5    , these two cuisines offer different flavors. Sichuan Cuisine is characterized by the use of Sichuan peppercorns (花椒粒), which provide     6     unique numbing feeling. Hunan Cuisine, on the other hand, is famous for its bold and burning flavors, which features the     7     (combine) of fresh chilies (辣椒) and garlic to create a powerful and intense spicy taste.     8     Sichuan Cuisine, Hunan Cuisine does not typically include the numbing sensation of Sichuan peppercorns.

“It is amazing     9     distinct Hunan cooking is compared to its confusing Sichuan cousin. It is truly worthwhile to seek out restaurants or cookbooks that     10     (faith) capture Hunan flavors in their menus or recipes.” Kho notes.

The awards ceremony for the Fifth Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)Short Video Competition took place in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. With     1    theme of “Open up a New Chapter Together through Connectivity”,the competition centered on the global practices of China’s modernization drive     2    highlighted the universal understanding of the BRI’s spirit and China’s strong desire to build a community with a     3    (share)future for mankind.

2023 marked the 10th anniversary of the BRI’s launch.By collecting short video stories from both builders and beneficiaries(受益者),the competition     4    (allow)audiences to grasp the key part of     5    (develop),social progress,cultural integration(融合),and people’s dreams in countries economic along the route.It also recreated     6    (memory) moments of genuine exchanges among people.

Among the over 1,000 entries from nearly 100 countries, 99 final winners were announced.“    7    one of the leading corporations engaged in the BRI, Dongfang Electric Corporation    8    (commit) to sustainable, high-standard development and people’s well-being since 2012,” noted Song Zhiyuan, a director of the company.“We’ve offered green energy equipment and services to over 100 countries and regions,    9    (project)a responsible image of China. Moving forward, we’ll grasp the opportunities to remain at the forefront of BRI’s joint construction and provide more top-level green energy     10    (global).”

Recent box-office hit YOLO, an acronym for “you only live once”,     1     also goes by the Chinese title Re La Gun Tang, fuels a national surge in     2     (popular) for the sport of boxing. The film is about     3     overweight woman rebuilding her     4     (confident) through boxing,     5     is set to boost the development of the sport in China. During filming, lead actress, Jia Ling, who also directed the movie, lost 50 kilograms     6     (play) the protagonist Du Leying.

Wang is a member of the Asian Boxing Confederation's Referees and Judges Commission. When     7     (ask) about the comment on the film, he said that the influence of YOLO has been     8     (rare) seen in the past few decades, and it     9     (be) difficult to surpass in the short term. Wang believes boxing has bright prospects to develop in China, as it is a sport with few barriers to entry. He reminds practitioners that it is important to choose a professional coach and understand that boxing also needs to     10     (combine) with physical fitness and other auxiliary exercise.