Strangers under the same roof?

It is common for teenagers to have difficult relationships with their parents. Teenagers’ physical growth may result     1     such family tensions.

They may feel     2    (anxiety) and their parents are often the first targets of their     3    (angry). Teenagers’ developing mental needs can also influence parent-child relationships. They feel ready to be more responsible and make     4    (decide) on their own. However, parents do not agree. Teenagers who are     5    (struggle) to control their feelings wish their parents could be more caring and patient.

But their parents expect them to act like     6     adult. To solve these problems, teenagers can calm down, think through the situation from their parents’ point of view, explain themselves calmly, listen carefully     7     address their parents’ concerns. They will learn when to back     8     and when to ask parents to relax their control. Everything will turn out all right in the end.

Some people think exams make students feel anxious and can neither show students’ true abilities     1     help them to acquire more knowledge. To deal with exams, teachers add too much pressure on students. So many students are tired of exams at school.

Before exams I am always full of     2     (anxious). Most of the time I can’t help     3     (think) about the exams,     4     makes me sleep badly. I know it is not good for exams, but I have no way to control     5     (I).

During the days when I am preparing for exams, I try my best to go over all the lessons we     6     (learn) and in the meantime, I     7     (careful) review all the notes that     8     (take) in the classes in the past.

So,     9     my opinion, the results of exams can reflect our ability to learn to some extent. Exams can force or encourage us     10     (study) hard. We get more knowledge by studying different kinds of subjects. Knowledge is power and this power can help us to develop our ability to learn.

Lately China’s leading liquor producer, Kweichow Moutai, and domestic coffee chain, Luckin Coffee,    1    (generate) significant buzz with their new baijiu-flavored latte, which quickly sold out in Beijing. The latte,    2    (feature) the iconic Moutai label, contains less than 0.5 percent alcohol by volume and is infused with 53-degree Moutai. This unique    3    (combine) triggered the curiosity of Chinese social media users, who were eager to taste the Luckin coffee fusion of tradi-tional Chinese liquor and coffee.

In Beijing, the Moutai-flavored latte experienced soaring demand,    4     several Luckin Coffee branches selling out before midday. The barista, Zhang, mentioned that the number of orders was    5    high that they had to temporarily suspend the online ordering system at around 1:30 pm.

Customers who tried the latte shared their experiences on social media. The consensus was that the baijiu aroma was    6    (remarkable) strong. Some individuals even reported    7    (feel) dizzy due to the alcohol content. Concerns were raised about the latte’s impact    8    driving. In response, Luckin Coffee advised against ordering the drink for underage individuals, pregnant women, drivers, and those allergic to alcohol.

In recent years, Moutai has been looking for ways to be more    9    (access) and pull in a new generation of users, said Zhu Danpeng,    10    food and drink analyst.

The pipa is a four-stringed Chinese musical instrument,     1     (belong) to the plucked (拨弦的) category of instruments. Sometimes called the Chinese lute, the instrument has     2     unique pear-shaped wooden body with a varying number of frets (琴格) ranging from 12 to 26. The pipa is one of the most popular Chinese instruments and     3     (play) for almost two thousand years in China.

In China, plenty of music and stories are associated     4     this instrument. The most popular one is about a beauty     5     (call) Wang Zhaojun. It is said that Wang Zhaojun began a journey northward     6     (marry) a nomad (游牧民族) ruler. She left her hometown on horseback on a bright autumn morning and along the way, the horse neighed (嘶鸣) making Zhaojun     7     (extreme) sad and unable to control her emotions. As she sat on the saddle, she began to play sorrowful melodies on a stringed instrument. A group of     8     (bird) flying southward heard the music, saw the beautiful young woman riding the horse, immediately forgot to flap their wings,     9     fell to the ground. From then on, Zhaojun acquired the nickname “drop birds” or “luoyan”. Later, the melody,     10     was played on the saddle, was regarded as Zhaojun’s Lament (《昭君怨》) and the stringed instrument was commonly described as a pipa.

Huawei’s success: Beyond the tech with a focus on core values

When the news that people who have pre-ordered Huawei’s Mate 60 Pro could pick up their new phone     1     September 3rd hit the Internet, it immediately triggered a buying spree among Chinese consumers, with long queues     2     (appear) at Huawei stores across major Chinese cities. “Do you have Mate 60 Pro in stock?” has become the most asked question in these stores. Several users     3     have had their Mate 60 Pro told media that conducting speed tests on the Mate 60 Pro, they found that the download speed ranges from 500 to 600Mbps and can even reach over 1000Mbps.Wi-Fi 6E support allows users     4     (experience) stable and speedy Internet connections, even in     5     (crowd) areas. Huawei’s 3D facial recognition utilizes depth sensing technology to capture more comprehensive facial data, achieving three-dimensional anti-counterfeiting recognition. The Mate 60 Pro is also the world’s first mass-market smartphone to support satellite calls, allowing users to     6     (easy) make and receive satellite calls, even in areas without ground network     7     (signal). Huawei has always been renowned for     8     (it) exceptional camera technology, and the Mate 60 Pro takes it to a new level. For people with battery anxiety, the Mate 60 Pro is also     9     more than perfect choice, considering its massive 5,000mAh battery. It     10     (ensure) all-day usage, keeping up with your busy lifestyle.

Manufactured by Shanghai Guan Sheng Yuan Food, Ltd, White Rabbit Creamy Candy is milk-based, with a soft, chewy texture (口感),     1     is formed into cylinders (圆柱). Each     2     (wrap) in a thin edible paper-like packaging made from     3     (stick) rice. The butter-plum flavour, characteristic of China, was also among the new flavours     4     (add) through the years. With its low price and attractive packaging, this candy     5     (effective) displaced foreign sweets, quickly becoming one of China’s most popular items. It has become an     6     (inspire) for many of the kids who grew up snacking on them, and exactly these people are the main reason why this sweet treat is still     7     high demand today. Growing up in Harbin in northern China, Li remembers White Rabbit as being closely linked with festivities in China, but     8     inspires Li most is the brand’s evolving business philosophy. By collaborating creatively with different brands, the candies     9     (become) even more popular globally in recent years, with reports     10     (claim) the brand exports its candies to more than 40 countries around the world.

Wang Anshi （1021 - 1086）, a poet and reformer of Song Dynasty, is still remembered after a long period of time. This year marked the 1, 000th anniversary of Wang’s birthday. To commemorate the occasion, China Post    1    （issue）a collection of stamps in December（2021）.

When he was young, Wang became familiar    2    the hardships of the peasants. After he passed the imperial civil service exams and became     3     official, Wang wanted to change their conditions and initiated a series of reforms.

He implemented new laws to ease farmers’ burdens, loaned grain to farmers and allowed them to repay their debts after the autumn harvest. He attached great importance to    4    （train）talents in different fields, for example, in laws.     5    （unlucky）, these policies harmed the interests of the upper classes and his reforms eventually failed.

Wang’s     6    （brave） to innovate has inspired many people. The former Chinese Premier Wen: Jiabao- quoted Wang in his speech: A true reformer should fear neither strange astronomical    7    （phenomenon）nor comments.

US politician Henry A. Wallace had a book    8    （record）Wang’s reform policies. When the Unitech States faced sudden economic depression during the Roosevelt administration of the 1930s, Wallace applied Wang’s economic principles and helped the country get through the crisis successfully.

During his lifetime, Wang    9    （pen）more than 1, 000 poems. Often short and plainspoken, these poems contain profound topics,     10    won him wide acclaim（称赞）both at home and abroad.

So popular is learning Chinese that more and more     1    (ambition) foreign parents are signing their children up for Chinese courses. For example, Mary-Jo Saunders is learning a Chinese poem today.     2     is special is that she is able to recite it without an accent. Her mother says that     3    (learn) the world’s most spoken language might give her     4     head start in her future career.

The reasons why Chinese is enjoying great popularity are as follows. First, China is already a global economic power,     5     influence is growing. As we know, China’s Belt and Road Initiative     6    (motivate) more countries to cooperate more closely so far.     7    (additional), studying Chinese provides access     8     wonderful Chinese culture, which is one of the most appealing aspects of the recently     9    (add) Chinese course. By learning Chinese, overseas students can see life from a new perspective and broaden their     10    (mind) to the outside world.

Luo Yan and his wife and son travel back to their hometown     1    the Spring Festival. Their parents     2    (decorate) the house beautifully and prepared many delicious dishes. The whole family could not be    3    (happy) to be together.     4     the cold outside, bright smiles fill the air with warmth       5     laughter rings throughout the house.     6     dinner, the whole family are going to stay up late on the New Year’s Eve. They gather around the TV    7     (watch) the New Year’s programme, while eating snacks,     8    (chat) with each other and making dumplings. As midnight     9    (approach), Luo Yan takes his parents, wife       10     son outside to set off firecrackers.

Chinese calligraphy (书法) is an art form that    1    (involve) the skilled and deliberate use of brush and ink to create beautiful and expressive characters.

The origins of Chinese calligraphy can be traced back thousands of years to the Shang Dynasty, making it one of the     2     (old) continuous artistic traditions in the world. Its evolution is accompanied with the development of the Chinese writing system,     3     consists of thousands of characters, each with its own artistic structure and stroke order (笔顺).

Calligraphy in China    4    (regard) as one of the highest forms of artistic expression. It is not only a means of communication     5     a way to develop one’s character, discipline, and spirituality. The practice of calligraphy requires     6    (patient), concentration, and a deep understanding of the balance between empty space and solid forms.

Different styles of calligraphy have emerged throughout history, each with its own distinct characteristics and artistic conventions. The most famous    7    (style) include regular script (kaishu), running script (xingshu), cursive script (caoshu), and seal script (zhuanshu).

Chinese calligraphy has a profound influence     8     other art forms, such as     9    (paint), poetry, and seal carving. It is often considered as an important part of the Chinese traditional culture, where scholars and artists would gather in a     10    (culture) salon to appreciate and discuss calligraphic works.