What is causing the increase in the     1     (globe) average surface temperature? Climate scientists think it is the greenhouse effect,     2     includes “natural” and “man-made”,     3     matters. The “man-made” greenhouse effect has become     4     big problem. People produce huge amounts of green-house gases by burning fossil fuels,    5     (leave) more heat energy     6     (trap) in the atmosphere. The rise in temperature has led to an increase in extreme weather and natural     7     (disaster). Appropriate actions should be taken     8     (prevent) it.     9    , there will be a higher price to pay. Governments should make policies and take measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and individuals can also make a     10     (different) by restricting the amount of carbon dioxide our lifestyles produce.

U.S. lawmakers, educators and students are among those     1     (push) for all school-age children to be taught more Asian American history.

The Asian American Student Union at Farmington High School in the state of Connecticut is part of this effort. It organized a meeting after the killing of six Asian     2     (woman) in Atlanta, Georgia in March.

Lily Feng is co-president of the group. She thought maybe 10 or 15 students would attend. By the end of the meeting,     3    , nearly 100 people had joined. When she saw the     4     (react) of other students, she said she knew how much they wanted to learn about Asian American issues.

Feng said, “Our Asian American and Pacific Islander community members, they want their voices     5     (hear).” The student group has brought in speakers, had discussions and created lessons     6     Asian American history.

Illinois could become the first state     7     (require) public schools to teach events of Asian American history if the governor signs a bill     8     passed the state legislature in May.

Up to now, lawmakers     9     (propose) similar requirements in Connecticut, New York, and Wisconsin.

Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz is     10     Illinois state representative. She said she supported the bill because of increasing anti-Asian violence and language.

The Silk Road is neither an actual road nor a single route. It instead refers to a trade network     1    (date) from the Han dynasty of China. German geographer and traveler Ferdinand first used the term “silk road” in1877 C.E.    2    (describe) the well-traveled pathway of goods between Europe and East Asia. Although the trade network is commonly referred     3     as the Silk Road, some historians favor the term Silk Routes because it better reflects the many paths     4     (take) by traders.

One of the most    5    (influence) travelers of the Silk Road was Marco Polo. He traveled with his father to China when he was just 17. Upon his return, he wrote about his adventures, which    6     (make) him and the routes he traveled famous.

From China, merchants carried silk to Europe,     7     it was well received by the nobility and wealthy people.     8    traveled together with silk from Asia were jade, porcelain, tea and spices. In exchange, horses, glassware, textiles and manufactured goods traveled eastward.

The significance of the Silk Road to human history has received widespread    9     (recognize). Towns along    10    routes grew into multicultural cities. The exchange of information gave rise to new technologies and innovations that would change the world. Today, parts of the Silk Road are listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

Tay grew up working beside his father and brother in a kitchen. While his dad cooked, Tay would wash dishes and help     1     other work. Years later, after his dad and brother had passed away, Tay decided he would honor their legacy (遗产) of bringing     2     (smile) to people through food! The only problem was that he had no idea how to cook.

Instead of     3     (give) up, Tay began watching tutorials (教程) on the Internet     4     (careful). After a few days of online studying, Tay and his wife Sarah were able to open a restaurant of their own. They cooked by     5     (them) and provided countless people with delicious barbecue classics.

Up till now, the restaurant     6     (offer) jobs to more than 60 people in their community, and thousands of people have been there     7     (get) a taste of Tay’s cooking! “I never pictured all this happening. You can dream but to see things fall into place is     8     (excite),” Tay said. At present, he no longer needs tutorials to help improve his cooking skills, but he hasn’t forgotten this unique teacher.

“First, I ran from it, and then it was a hobby, and then it just fell into place. When you’re really doing     9     you love to do, it makes sense,” Tay added. What     10     beautiful way to honor his father and brother!

A documentary titled Across the Straits, which describes the cultural bond between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan, went online on January 15,     1     (attract) viewers through the historical and cultural bonds between the two sides.

An actor, from Taiwan, and a hostess, from Chinese mainland, are the hosts of the documentary. Together, they undertake     2     cultural exploration of the Guandi Temple in Dongshan County, East China’s Fujian Province.

Guandi Temple, established     3     (honor) the Eastern Han Dynasty warrior Guan Yu, has a history spanning over 600 years. The documentary sheds light on the historical significance of the temple     4     (treasure) by both the Chinese mainland and Taiwan.

The Guandi culture in Dongshan     5     (possess) numerous distinctive features, not only preserving a series of unique folk traditions     6     terms of cultural heritage but also having a wide-ranging influence on cross-Straits exchanges from a different perspective.

“Countless historical facts and folk anecdotes across the Straits     7     (continue) prove that we share a common history, culture and blood     8     (tie),”the actor said, adding that Dongshan for him feels like returning home.

“It is a place     9     the people speak the Minnan dialect, share devotion to Guan Yu, and collectively uphold the values of loyalty, bravery, courtesy,     10     (wise), and trust,” the actor was quoted as saying.

Chinese singer Liu Genghong posts fitness videos on Douyin,     1     he works out to the fast-paced tune of Jay Chou’s. His online fitness videos have proved     2     huge hit with people exercising at home. So far his Douyin account     3     (rocket) to 55 million followers and 53 million likes, fueling people’s interest in indoor exercise.

Pu Zhengning, associate professor of Southeast University, says the epidemic (流行病) has limited access     4     gyms and fitness centers, so simple aerobic (有氧健身) exercises requiring no     5     (equip) are perfect for people at home. And that is exactly     6     has made Liu rise to fame on his social media platforms.

As an alternative to people     7     (gather) to keep fit, the phenomenon is also helpful for epidemic prevention. In a March report, the number of fitness videos on the platform in 2021     8     (be) up by 134 percent, while followers of fitness trainers increased by 208 percent in     9     (compare) with 2020.

“Cloud fitness” is no flash in the pan, offering a great alternative to expensive gym memberships. In the past, aerobics on TV proved     10     (incredible) popular, and nowadays it’s even easier to follow along and learn from instructors on social media.

With the development of AI technology, the dream that you stay in bed and press a button to send a robot to do all the work may     1    (actual) come true.     2     is known to all, to achieve the aims of being capable of learning from experience, adjusting to new inputs and     3    (perform) tasks like humans, many approaches to     4    (create) true AI have been put forward, including “deep learning”,     5     has the capacity of analysing massive amounts of data through multiple layers, imitating the complex works of the human brain. Nowadays, AI has an unlimited number of     6    (apply) in many fields: finance, health care, machine and art, etc. All in all, this technology was a double sword. It changed our way of life, but we also should pay attention     7     some warnings while     8    (enjoy) its convenience.     9     is our duty to make good use of the technology. And we believe tomorrow will be     10    (good).

Two years ago, Song Fei’s muscle pain was getting worse, despite years of gym exercise. A month after     1    (practise) taijiquan, however, the pains that had been bothering her were slowly relieved. Song, 29, a Shanghai-based fitness vlogger (视频博主), has been sharing her changes after learning taijiquan     2     lifestyle-sharing platform Xiaohongshu. Besides performing it each morning, she also integrates     3    (element) of the Chinese martial art into her fitness courses.

China’s taijiquan has become     4    (increasing) popular as a form of mind-body exercise and stress reduction. Like Song, more young people are inheriting (继承) and developing ways to integrate the martial art into     5     (variety) lifestyle applications. Master Li Guangjin, who created his own style of taijiquan, emphasizes     6     importance of maintaining health, combat (格斗), and relaxation through taijiquan practice. Visual designer Lin Xiaoxue has also experienced physical and mental benefits since she picked up taijiquan. She has designed some visual works     7    (inspire) by taijiquan. Additionally, taijiquan has influenced other fitness practices, such as ChiRunning,     8     combines tai chi techniques with running     9    (promote) injury prevention and mindfulness.

This integration of traditional wisdom into modern lifestyles     10    (reflect) a growing interest in understanding the deeper meaning of life through taijiquan and related practices.

Perhaps the tea ceremony is one of     1     most well-known and crucial components (关键部分) of a Chinese wedding. The couple express great gratitude     2     their parents during the tea ceremony.     3     (traditional) the ceremony often takes place at home, and the way     4     (conduct) it varies depending on the couple’s plan for the day. A red china tea set symbolizing “double     5     (happy)” will be used when the tea is served. A bridesmaid (伴娘) passes the tea cups to the couple,     6     are kneeling (跪) on the floor in front of their parents.

The parents are seated in elegant     7     impressive wooden chairs, usually with arms, and the groom’s parents are served first. After each parent takes a sip of tea, the bride and groom     8     (offer) a red envelope with money or gold jewellery inside, conveying the elders’ best     9     (wish) for them. The couple then serve tea to the paternal uncles and aunts, in order of age, and then to their elder     10     (marry) siblings (兄弟姐妹). After that, this is repeated for the maternal family. Now the tea ceremony is often held at the hotel, where the wedding banquet (筵席) takes place after the wedding ceremony.

In today’s increasingly busy world, more and more of us are experiencing fatigue (疲劳). There is an increase in the condition chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS),     1     is a physical and mental disorder that makes us feel extremely tired. That tiredness does not go away even if we rest. Sleep specialist Sammy Margo said: “Our lifestyles are always busy and in a rush,     2     (result) in high stress and inadequate sleep. People with CFS suffer from     3     lack of energy that affects every aspect of our day. While there is no cure for CFS, a well-balanced diet can play a role of great     4     (significant) in helping manage symptoms and boost energy     5     (level).

He also offered some advice about how to deal with fatigue. He     6     (advise) people to try his three-step bedtime plan. Step one is to turn the lights     7     because light keeps our brain active. He said blue light from phones and laptops is particularly     8     (harm). The second step is a good room temperature of around 19℃. A cool room helps to reduce body temperature, which helps initiate sleep. The final step is     9     (reduce) all noise. As for food, it     10     (recommend) that we eat bananas to help us get a better night’s rest because bananas contain chemicals that encourage sleep.