Over the last decade, China     1     (witness) tremendous changes, which could not have been achieved     2     the hard work of its people. There are many ways     3     (record) the past time, but the story that, at times, leaves a mark on each person is surely the most vivid.

Recently, a man named Zou Yi,     4     has recorded Beiing’s blue sky, shared his observations on the improvement of air quality in China’s capital, as well as his understanding of the efforts behind the brilliant blue skies. His first photo     5     (take) on January 27, 2013. He did the same the next day, and the day after that. He continued for nine more years and,     6     (natural), has the most direct amateur observations ever captured of the changes above the heart of Beijing.     7     took more than 50 years for London and Los Angeles to deal with air pollution,     8     (compare) with just a decade for Beijing. The battle against air pollution has claimed some major stepwise victories over the years, which perfectly shows the Chinese administration’s     9     (determine) and action in building     10     prosperous and beautiful country.

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About 800 meters above sea level and next to the picturesque Taiping Lake, Houkeng nvillage in Huangshan, a region in the south of Anhui province, seems     1     (bless) by nature and is home to the handmade tea variety Taiping Kowkui. Every spring     2     foggy days moisten the emerald hillsides, villagers know their harvest will come. “    3     any of three key factors — proper location, plant variety, or processing technique—the perfect Kowkui will not be born,” Fang Jifan, the fifth-generation tea farmer says. “It’s     4     signature of our home.”

Kowkui’s     5     (exceptional) large leaves often lead to its     6     (mistake) for “vegetable” by first-time viewers, but this “king” of green tea in Fang’ eyes beats other     7     (variety) at more than just size. “Its fragrance and flavor also stand out, thanks to the time-consuming work to process them.” Fang says.

Last November, traditional tea processing techniques and associated social practices in China     8     (add) to the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. “The tea culture not only reflects a refined taste in life, it also shows the beauty of craftsmanship     9     people’s creativity,” says Zheng Yi, deputy head of Anhui Tea Culture Research Society. “For centuries, the scent of tea leaves     10     (offer) nutrition to this land. This intangible cultural heritage of tea processing techniques is deeply rooted in people’s everyday life.

Acupuncture (针灸),     1     ancient Chinese medical practice, has been the treatment for countless patients for thousands of years. Up to now, this practice     2    (become) a comprehensive and profound medical system.

Acupuncture is an     3    (amaze) treatment aiming to promote the body’s self-regulating functions. Its principles are in line with the ideas of traditional Chinese medicine,     4     emphasizes balance of bodily functions and overall well-being.

Practices can vary in forms, including needle insertion, cupping and scraping. Needle insertion is carried     5     by inserting hair-thin needles into specific     6    (point) on the body that channel energy (the qi).

Acupuncture has been considered effective, particularly when     7    (use) alongside with modern medicine.     8     its ancient Chinese origins, it is being used in 113 of WHO’s 120 member countries now, showing its widespread     9    (recognize).

As an ancient Chinese medical practice, acupuncture has earned     10    (it) a great reputation across the world with magical effect.

China is well-known for its long and amazing civilization. Many factors make it possible, one of     1     is the Chinese writing system.

Starting as a picture-based language, written Chinese dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu—animal bones and shells with     2     (carve) symbols on them. By the Shang Dynasty, the symbols had become a highly developed writing system.    3     time went by, a wide variety of dialects and characters came into being because of geographical     4     (difference). Later on, Emperor Qinshihuang united the Chinese people and culture,     5     (lead) to the singular (单一的) development of the writing system. As a result, Chinese people, regardless of location or dialect, now almost have no     6       (difficult) in communicating in writing.

Written Chinese also serves as a great way     7     (connect) China’s present with its past.Because of it, people can read the classic works written in ancient times. People think highly of the Chinese writing system     8     feel proud of the Chinese calligraphy, which is     9     art form enjoying great popularity now.

As China is becoming stronger and more powerful, recently, the number of international students learning Chinese     10     (increase) rapidly.

For centuries globalization was largely shaped by sea. While Western maritime nations rapidly developed through colonial expansion, inland nations were trapped in a cycle of poverty. Over the past decade, a great initiative     1     (begin) to break this cycle. That is the Belt and Road Initiative,     2     (establish) in 2013.

These intercontinental railways have greatly reduced trade costs by providing     3     swift and cost-effective choice to sea or air freight (货运). According to the World Bank, the Belt and Road Initiative could reduce trade costs by as much as 1.8 percent     4     (international). There are now 86 freight train lines in China that are linked to more than 200 cities in 25 European countries and more than 100 cities in Asia,     5     (cover) almost the entire landmass of Eurasia.

This network has brought together the economies of East Asia and Europe     6     the vast inland countries, resulting in a sharp economic increase, the growth of     7     (thrive) cities, and the appearance of a new center of global economic growth.

The Initiative has attracted the     8     (participate) of more than three quarters of countries globally and also generated nearly a trillion dollars in investment so far.     9     is obvious that China’s role in helping these less well-off countries is something their Western colonial masters never did. Contrary to     10     Western critics say, the help comes with no strings attached. For China, everything these countries gain from its help is a gain for the world.

Zhang Zening, a hanfu enthusiast in Nanjing, began an extraordinary journey eight years ago to revive this traditional Chinese attire (服装).     1     (inspire) by ancient paintings, Zhang, 41, studied the artistry of hanfu in     2     (vary) museums, transforming two dimensional paintings into wearable pieces. Her extraordinary craftsmanship has not only delighted hanfu enthusiasts but also attracted the     3     (curious) of young minds, giving them the opportunity to wear significant attire during museum visits.

Zhang said that she firmly believed hanfu serves     4     a gateway into the past. About three-quarters of hanfu customers are between 16 and 24 years old,     5     (allow) young people to truly connect with their cultural heritage.

After graduating from college, Zhang buried     6     in material research. At the time, she was one of the earliest enthusiasts in China. “My husband saw how passionate I was and encouraged me to turn hanfu into a career,” she said, “It was with his support     7     I started my own career.”

Recently, Zhang     8     (cooperate) with women’s re-employment organizations, seeking full-time stay-at-home women with sewing skills. Among them are many single mothers     9     can earn an income while taking care of their children, according to Zhang.

Hanfu     10     (eventual) becomes a mass fashion because it is a carrier of traditional culture, not merely clothing.