Hangzhou will build a world-class ecological and cultural tourism corridor in connection with Anhui Province’s Huangshan City. Five towns in Hangzhou’s Chun’an County and five towns in Huangshan’s Shexian County    1     (include) according to the prepared plan. In ancient times, they were part of Huizhou region where the Xin’an River runs through. Dating back to the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907), a trail    2    (link) Hangzhou’s Tianmu Mountain and Huangshan’s Yellow Mountain was formed to exchange goods     3     the two regions.

Over the years, Hangzhou and Huangshan     4    (preserve) their unique architecture and local ways of life in old villages, making this area popular with tourists. The villages have resisted the winds of change    5     swept across many other parts of China. In addition to architecture, also, the natural environment is being protected, with sewage(污水)    6    (treat) and new infrastructure being built.

These improvements are attracting more tourists and creating     7     engine for the local economy. Moreover, for those who love hiking, jogging or cycling, the Thousand Islands Lake in Chun’an County is an ideal destination    8     it boasts 1, 078 islands, winding roads and charming villages.

In     9    (add), Hangzhou will also increase forest coverage along the river in partnership with Huangshan, which perfectly matches President Xi Jinping’s concept of “Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets” to highlight a     10    (harmony) relationship between ecological protection and economic development.

It’s reported that about 10% of the global population do not have clean water. The water crisis has serious effects on people’s health, education, and     1     (finance) situation and on the stability of their community.

Water     2     (use) to keep clean and keeping clean is the key to good health. For example, a simple cut to a child’s leg can be treated by washing it, to avoid infections.     3     clean water, that simple cut can become a serious medical condition.

Children who spend a lot of time collecting water are less likely     4     (attend) full time education. Chances are that those students aren’t able to study to the level     5     (require) to go to college or university. The problem is     6     (particular) bad for girls, who tend to be the family’s members     7     (walk) a long way to collect water.

Low standards of education make     8     much more difficult for people to get jobs that are both well-paid and safe. If there is no money from     9     (employ), it’s difficult for communities to develop their water supply and sanitation (卫生).

Water is often a source of argument and even wars. The stability of a whole region or even a country can be in danger because of a shortage of clean water. To decrease the influence of the water crisis, the United Nations has a Sustainable Development Goal     10     specifically refers to water and sanitation.

China’s economy has grown by an average of 4.5 percent each year during the past three years. Consumer prices in China     1     (remain) stable throughout 2022, with the Consumer Price Index rising     2     around 2 percent. Moreover, production, sales, and exports of new energy vehicles rank first     3     (global). But officials remain cautious.

The 2022-2023 Annual Economic Conference,     4     (hold) by the China Center for International Economic Exchanges, kicked off in Beijing on Saturday. Several Chinese economic and     5     (finance) officials discussed China’s economic blueprint outlined at the just-concluded Central Economic Work Conference.

Han Wenxiu, an official with     6     Central Committee for Commercial and Economic Affairs, noted that while fully     7     (recognize) China’s achievements, “we must also be aware     8     challenges remain”.

“The epidemic still poses a negative impact, industrial supply chains are not functioning smoothly, the scientific and technological     9     (innovate) capacity is not strong, new factors to boost growth     10     (be) not sufficient, and social development such as employment is also facing a challenge,” Han said.

Putting down the mobile phone, talking about negative feelings with friends or seeking professional advice are some of the methods to help tackle depression and     1     (anxious) during the COVID-19 outbreak, experts said.

    2     the virus continues to circulate and lockdowns trigger mental stress, experts have also called for greater investment in mental health services nationwide.

The World Health Organization said in March that the prevalence of depression around the world     3     (increase) by 25 percent in the first year of the pandemic.

Lu Lin, an academician with the Chinese Academy of Sciences and president of the Peking University Sixth Hospital, said at     4     conference this month that China is no exception to the     5     (globe) trend.

From March 2020 to March 2021, the prevalence of depression and insomnia(失眠)in China had risen and repeated COVID outbreaks, quarantine requirements and the high risk of exposure     6     the virus could all contribute to     7     (worsen) people’s mental condition, according to data shared by Lu during the event.

In an interview with People’s Daily, Lu said that some misinformation circulated online during the epidemic     8     (magnify) people’s sense of panic.

The public should pay closer attention to information released by authoritative outlets, he suggested. People should also reduce the amount of time     9    they spend in front of screens and instead chat with friends or family, listen to music or exercise to relax     10     (they).

The Yin-yang diagram is an illustration of t’ai chi. Yin and yang are not     1     (complete) opposite, one of which can turn into the other. Chinese people boil down the laws of the universe, nature and the human body to this:Yin and yang are in a circle; man and nature exist in unity.     2     (base) on such philosophical ideas,     3     (tradition) knowledge and sports practice about physical and mental cultivation have been formed and passed down from generation     4     generation. Thus t’ai chi ch’uan came into being.

Chinese people believe that movement is contained in stillness and fastness is contained in slowness. T’ai chi ch’uan     5     (contain) these two kinds of energy. Do you think the most important characteristic of t’ai chi ch’uan is     6     (soft)? No. The fighting principle of it is to mobilize the internal energy flow of the human body,     7     has both speed and explosive power.

The greatest uses of t’ai chi ch’uan are for people     8     (experience) life, the true principles of movement and stillness in nature, and to maintain harmony with nature in mind and body. So far, it     9     (prove) by medical research that t’ai chi ch’uan is     10     ideal therapy against a number of chronic diseases. It can not only promote physical health, but also help ease your mind and delight your spirits.

There’s just a l-in-3.700,000 chance that a person will be killed by     1     shark, but the fear is still enough to have swimmers worrying about     2     (be) seen as prey (捕获物). Now, new research supports the long-standing theory,     3     explains that it’s a case of “mistaken identity” when great whites go in for a bite.

A team of biologists     4     (compare) videos of seals swimming with those of humans swimming. They then edited the clips to simulate a great white’s vision and found that from the ocean inhabitant’s point     5     view, humans do indeed have a strong resemblance to seals.

“Usually, great white sharks     6     (regard) as ‘mindless killers’ and ‘fond of human flesh’. However, this does not seem to be the case; we just look like     7     (they) food,” Laura Ryan, lead author of the study, told Live Science.

“They eat seals every day and bites on people are     8     (extreme) rare,” said Catherine MacDonald. a marine scientist at the University of Miami. “So if they’re not solving the problem visually, then how do we think they’re solving it?     9     (hit) the right targets, sharks could be relying on other senses, like the scent. If that’s the case,     10     (addition) studies on how great whites use those senses could help prevent further attacks.”

Researchers recently have found a surprising and     1     (benefit) impact of lightning with the result of a study     2     (publish) in Science. The study found that lightning may play a bigger role in global climate change     3     was previously known by the scientific community. “Lightning increases the atmosphere’s ability to clean itself, the researchers wrote in the study.

The Earth     4     (strike) by lightning nearly 20 million times each year, which travels as much as 10 to 12 miles from a thunderstorm, thus instantly     5     (heat) the air to 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit (华氏温度) according to the National Weather Service.

Researchers realized that the increase in hydroxyl radicals (羟基自由基) in the atmosphere     6     they observed was connected to the lightning     7     (flash). Hydroxyl radicals, also described as a “chemical cleaner”, were important chemical compounds (混合物) found in the atmosphere. As     8     result, the study predicted that between 2% and 16% of the oxidizing (氧化) or cleaning is done by lightning. The oxidizing or cleaning happens     9     (natural) in the Earth atmosphere. Researchers say that more studies will need to be conducted to confirm the degree     10     which lightning contributes to the fight against global climate change.

Citizen science is science for everyone. Specifically, citizen science is when the public     1     (voluntary) helps conduct research. Most citizen scientists collect data with tools provided     2     project directors. These data help professional scientists answer     3     (science) questions and solve important problems. Anyone can be a citizen scientist. All it takes is some time,     4     (curious), and a sense of wonder.

Why is the term “citizen science” used? Most people and organizations in this field intend “citizen”     5     (mean) a general citizen of the world, not a legally-defined citizen of a country. When someone mentions “citizen science”, there tends to be     6     immediate understanding of what they’re talking about.

Community science is one particular type of citizen science — one in     7     a community drives the project. In community science, a community may pose the research question, decide what type of data to collect, or use the results to inform some action. There     8     (be) typically a professional scientist or organization that works together with the community.

Another reason is that science is for everyone, no matter whether you     9     (participate) in science or not in the past. The citizen science is devoted to making science inclusive to all and     10     (ensure) that every person has the right and the opportunity to participate in science.

The 2021 China (Qufu) International Confucius Cultural Festival (孔子文化节) and the 7th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations was held in Qufu,    1    county-level city in Jining, East China’s Shandong Province, from Sept. 27 to 28.

Foreign journalists    2    (represent) over 10 foreign media from countries such as Italy, Brazil, Pakistan and Portugal went on a “Charming Shandong” trip to the city    3    (experience) traditional Confucian culture.

This year’s cultural festival focuses on the    4    (celebrate) of the 2, 572nd anniversary of the birth of Confucius, a famous ancient Chinese philosopher and educator. The ConfuciusTemple,    5    is located in Qufu, the birthplace of Confucius, held a memorial ceremony on Sept.28.

The media group visited the Confucius Temple, the Confucius Cemetery and the Confucius Family Mansion on Sept. 27. It was the first time that so many foreign journalists    6    (visit) Qufu.

“The cultural atmosphere, the scenic spots I visited, and even every tree and grass here are amazing and    7    (impress),” one visitor said, adding that he is a big fan and student of Chinese culture, and the trip allowed him to learn about Chinese history, culture and stories connected    8    Confucius.

The Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion were built in 478 BC in memory of Confucius. The three Confucius sites in Qufu,    9    (add) to UNESCO’s World Heritage list in December 1994, have kept    10    (they) artistic and historic characteristics (特色).

Every Saturday night Mama would sit down by the kitchen table and divide the money     1     Papa had brought home into several parts. Each part had     2     different use. For example, the big silver pieces were for the rent. In our     3     (day) life, Mama tried her best not to draw money out     4     her Bank Account, however hard the life was. When Nels wanted to go on to high school, my family members and I did our best     5     (earn) or save money instead of     6     (go) to the Bank. To get enough money, Nels     7     (volunteer) to work in Dillon’s grocery after school; Papa decided     8     (give) up smoking and I planned to look after the Elvington children every Friday night.

Twenty years later, when the check of my first story came, I hurried over to Mama’s and asked her to put     9     in her Bank Account. She had to admit that she had never been inside a bank.

Actually, Mama’s Bank Account mentioned many times by Mama was just     10     (make) us children feel secure.