The erhu, a famous Chinese musical instrument, has a history     1     (date) back over a thousand years. It is a two-stringed instrument played with a bow (弓), and its unique sound attracts listeners around the world.

The erhu has a slim wooden body whose strings are     2     (traditional) made from silk. The sound it produces is so beautiful     3     it is often compared to the human voice. The instrument is played on the player’s knee and using the bow to create different tunes (曲调).

The erhu can convey     4     wide range of emotions, from joy and happiness     5     sadness and longing. Usually, its pleasant tunes     6     (use) in traditional Chinese music. Modern music and sometimes even cross-cultural performances feature erhu tunes.

Over the years, the erhu has gained     7     (popular) globally, becoming an essential part of many concerts. Many musicians have devoted     8     (they) to exploring and experimenting with different styles, combining traditional Chinese music with modern elements.

Whether     9     (play) as a single instrument or in a group performance, the erhu’s charming tunes have the power     10     (transport) listeners to another time and place. Its timeless appeal continues to make it China’s symbolic musical instrument.

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The Zhongyong, “Doctrine of the Mean,     1     (be) a Confucian classic and part of the Four Books. It is actually     2     chapter of the ritual (礼仪) classic Liji, and     3     (take) out from this book in the Song period. There are several opinions about the authorship of the Zhongyong. It is     4     ( traditional) attributed (认为是) to Zisi, a grandson of Confucius. The text seems,     5     modern authors say, at least partially to have been compiled (编纂) during the Former Han period.

The concept of “the mean” is a core idea of Confucianism. The so-called “mean” by Confucius doesn’t mean “compromise (折中)”     6     a “just-right” way when understanding and handling objective things. This will result     7     harmony in action, and eventually in a harmonious society. Pure harmony without wandering from the central tone, and     8     (stand) in the centre without leaning towards one side will keep all social positions stable.

    9     (wise), kind-heartedness and courage are the three virtues of the mean way that will keep stable all social relations. Almost everything depends on the adequate behavior of each member of society. Another important aspect     10     (treat) in the Zhongyong is sincerity. It is the root of human behavior, and without sincerity there is no man.

The FIFA World Cup 2022 kicks off on Sunday (November 20th local time) with a ceremony. Even     1     a home team to cheer for, Chinese fans and enterprises remain     2     (enthusiasm) about the Qatar World Cup. Chinese elements     3     (spot) everywhere at Qatar World Cup 2022.

Support from China has come in a more concrete way, with most of the tournament’s stadiums, its official transportation system and its accommodation facilities     4     (feature) contributions from Chinese builders and     5     (provide) .

The 80,000-seat Lusail Stadium,     6     is scheduled to host the eye-catching final game, was designed and built by China Railway International Group.

Doha’s first ever Panda House officially opened to the public on Thursday.

Chinese referee (裁判) Ma Ning and two assistant referees, Cao Yi and Shi Xiang, have     7     (appoint) to judge at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, according to a list     8     (release) by FIFA.

Products made in Yiwu, ranging from whistles to themed mugs and pillows have enjoyed nearly 70 percent of the market share of World Cup merchandise.

More than 1,500 buses from China’s leading bus maker Yutong are running on the streets of Qatar. To promote their brands overseas    9     (quick) , Chinese enterprises have provided more sponsorship revenue     10     the host than companies from any other nation.

Now I have become a senior high school student and this means I have an opportunity to become a different person, a much better one! I’ve decided to set new     1     (goal) myself! I think I will need to play more sports. I plan to run every day in order to have a       2     (power) body. I even look forward to     3     (run) an exciting half marathon.

One thing I really want to change is the time I spend in the online world and it’s time to get out of it and make a     4     (different) in the real world. In fact, up until this year I might have been described as     5     Internet addict! I spent hours surfing the web and chatting online rather     6     in person. A few weeks ago, when I was surfing the Internet I     7     (attract) by a website of a charity (慈善) organization. It supports children who need help and they have volunteers     8     would like to spend time with the children.

I’m really inspired by their energy and excitement and I know that I prefer     9     (do) some voluntary work in the future. I’ll write to them soon and hopefully I can join them.     10     (Actual), in the future, maybe I can start my own charity.

The movie Better Days (少年的时光) is a school-bully (校园霸凌) themed film that has swept the Chinese box office since it     1    (come) out.

In the film, Zhou plays the role of Chen Nian, a seemingly meek (软弱的) senior 3 student,     2    (see) a friend who has been relentlessly bullied by several other classmates at school commit suicide (自杀). The school bullies soon turn their attention to Chen, but     3    (hopeful) Chen manages to find     4    (protect) from another boy Xiaobei,     5    (play) by Yiyangqianxi,     6     is almost constantly bloodied in the film. Later, they get rolled into a murder investigation. In the end,     7     both young people truly have suffered bully quite a lot, they finally make their way to get rid     8     the trouble.

Everyone deserves to live a bully-free life. Do remember, if you are not part of the solution, then you are part of the reason. And most importantly, if you get the chance     9    (defend) yourself or     10    (other), don’t hesitate to voice your opinions.

Driverless buses are     1    (current) in operation on some open roads in four countries-China, the United States, Finland and Germany. The     2    (long) of unmanned bus routes in China has reached 54.6 kilometers, 8.6 times as long as those in the US. But that’s just a beginning. Major cities across China     3    (explore) how to use cutting-edge technologies to improve their transportation networks.

Cities like Guangzhou and Shenzhen have unmanned buses in operation on open roads. It is estimated     4     this year, China will increase     5     number of driverless bus routes to over sixty.

In October 2020, the Longzhou One, the minibus started trial operations in Suzhou, offering free services to the citizens. It is equipped     6    a global positioning system, cameras and sensors to navigate. AI technologies and cameras also work together to enable the bus     7    (detect) and avoid obstacles on the road.

A high-speed 5G network and smart connected-devices allow the driverless buses to receive information     8    (regard) traffic and road conditions almost in real time.

With the combination of 5G, navigation satellites, AI, big data and other technologies, urban transportation is gradually getting ultramodern,     9     makes its management via high-tech possible. Such a trend will become more     10    (evidence) in the future.