Recent years have seen     1     increasing popularity of micro-dramas, often less than 60 seconds. The short episodes(集) are mostly distributed through online platforms like WeChat mini-programs and social media.

The brief micro-dramas allow the episodes     2     (enjoy) without wasting much energy and time. Their easy accessibility contributes to their widespread acceptance, from public transportation to elevators,     3     (enhance) the spread of popular artistic content.

A key reason behind the popularity of the mini-drama shows     4     (be)that people who experience stress in real life may find a kind of emotional release in the exaggerated expressions of conflicts in these stories, such as taking revenge    5     (successful) by gaining superpower or having great wealth. Experts also note that the mini-drama audience outweighs     6    of web novels,     7    have rich elements of plot twists and conflicts to get readers hooked. Actually, since the early2000s, web novels have enjoyed a large readership in China, paving the way    8     the popularity of their visual productions, such as films, TV series and mini-dramas.

Mini-dramas’ success can be owed to the growing habit of watching short videos in China. The vertical(竖屏的), smartphone-optimized mini dramatic episodes attract casual viewers who prefer quick and     9     (engage) contents. However, mini-dramas are not problem-free. Their problems are related to contents, including violence, emotional manipulation and other unhealthy     10     (tendency), all in pursuit of registering higher clicks and viewership.

Woodcut New Year picture, a historic art form of woodcut painting, is for the occasion of Chinese Spring Festival. It features beautiful art designs with bright, delightful colors     1     fits the mood of the people longing for a happy life.

Popular     2     (theme) of Woodcut New Year picture include house safeguard, family wishes, and prosperity. Customarily, hanging on the door     3     (keep) the dangerous spirits away are door gods (门神) while on the screen wall facing the door is a character “Fu”     4     indicates good fortune.

Folk New Year picture emerged in pre-historical time and     5     (use) as the door god. The     6     (grow) of product economy and handicraft (手工艺) industry along with the advancement in printing during the Song Dynasty     7     (change) the manufacture of Chinese New Year picture from mainly hand-painting to woodcut painting, making it richer both     8     category and content.

After being listed as National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2006, woodcut New Year picture has enjoyed     9     (great) popularity, significantly influencing the artistic styles of other nations as well. The making of the picture, a package process from drafting, woodcut, painting, to hand painting touch-up, keeps millions of its lovers     10     (lose) in its striking beauty.

As a game of     1     (wise), Go is a legacy of traditional Chinese arts, considered one of the most important qualities of ancient Chinese literati (文人学士).

Appearing over 4,000 years ago in ancient China, Go was first introduced into Japan during the Sui and Tang Dynasties and into Europe in the 19th century. To date, it     2     (spread) to more than 40 countries.

The traditional game of Go also boasts a number of legends about its origin. It’s said that Emperor Yao became very disheartened when his son behaved     3     (bad). So Yao made the game of Go     4     (cultivate) him morally and intellectually.

It is     5    exciting and intense game and the situation on the board keeps changing and unpredictable. Players have to turn to all sorts of tactics in order to defeat their opponents.

Wu Qingyuan, a Chinese Go legend,     6     (regard) as the greatest Go player ever, once said, “Although Go is a     7     (compete) game, winning should never be seen as the final goal. It will teach you to think through things     8     to remain calm in the face of defeat”.

Go can take     9     other meanings to its players: a mirror of one’s personality, a mental “workout” and a beautiful art in     10     black and white pieces dance in balance across the board. Therefore, Go has become more and more popular among young people.

The China Cultural Center in Paris hosted the “Nihao! China” Lantern Festival Culinary (食物的) Night at the Jardin Acclimatation amusement park in Paris on     1     eve of the Lantern Festival. During the event, the guests watched an ethnic music performance presented by five European-based     2     (musician).

Guests also     3     (visit) the Yuyuan Garden Lantern Show, which has lasted 72 days and covered important holidays such as New Year’s Day, Spring Festival and Lantern Festival. Themed “Classic of Mountains and Seas”,     4     shares the name of the ancient Chinese mythology (神话) of Shan Hai Jing, the show contains 2,000 traditional lanterns,     5     (allow) visitors to appreciate the spectacular art of Chinese lanterns and much     6     (rich) Chinese culture. In the food experience session, guests enjoyed traditional Chinese delicacies such as bingtang hulu and dao xiao mian, further deepening     7     (they) understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture.

The “Nihao! China” Lantern Festival Culinary Night served     8     the closing event of the 2024 “Happy Chinese New Year” celebrations of the China Cultural Center in Paris. The “Nihao! China” Lantern Festival 24-Hour Live Global Broadcast,     9     (host) by China Daily, covers six cities in four countries: China, France, Hungary and Italy, presenting an ever-increasing feast visually and     10     (cultural).

2024 marks the 940th anniversary (周年纪念) of the birth of Li Qingzhao (1084-1155), one of the best-known female     1     (writer) in Chinese history.     2     (honor) the famous Song Dynasty (960—1279) poetess, the first International Qingzhao Poetry and Arts Festival will be held between June 20 and 27 at the poet’s birthplace, today’s Zhangqiu district of Jinan in Shandong province.

Themed on “What Springs Forth”, the week-long event will take place at the Zhangqiu Mingshui Ancient City, a     3     (new) opened tourist destination where Li’s former residence is located, with dozens of springs gushing (涌出) all year round.

During the festival, famous poets, artists, critics and translators from home     4     abroad will gather at the ancient city to join in a wide variety of activities. With a focus on     5     (fresh), experimentation and futurism, the festival’s organizing committee has designed     6     series of programs for young people. For example, two poetry awards for young poets and university students will     7     (present) after careful selection.

“Regarding the young poet awards, we should use our judging process to discover and reward those     8     have true breakthroughs in concepts, aesthetics, language, and even     9    terms of the relationship between poetry and society,” said the festival’s academic director Jiang Tao.

Meanwhile, international poets and translators will be invited to attend the festival, and translation workshops aimed at     10     (promote) translation between Chinese poetry and poetry of foreign languages will be held during the event.

BYD, or Biyadi, is a leading Chinese automotive company that specializes in new energy vehicles, including electric cars and buses.     1    (establish) in Shenzhen in 2003 by Wang Chuanfu,     2    expert in battery technology, BYD initially made its mark in the battery industry. The company’s name, meaning ‘Build Your Dreams’, reflects    3    (it) ambitious vision.

BYD     4    (focus) on developing electric and hybrid vehicles from the very beginning, taking advantage of its excellent battery technology. BYD’s commitment to innovation has led to the production of several     5    (true) successful models, such as the F3DM, the world’s first mass-produced plug-in hybrid car, and the E6, an electric crossover.

Over the years, BYD has expanded its reach globally, selling vehicles in numerous countries and establishing research and     6    (produce) facilities internationally. The company has also diversified into other areas, including solar energy and LED technology, reflecting its broader commitment to     7    (sustain) development.

BYD has been at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution, investing heavily in research and development. Its innovative Blade Battery technology, introduced in 2020, aims to enhance the safety and performance of EV batteries,     8     so far has still been a major concern for the market.

Today, BYD continues to grow, driven by its mission to create a     9    (green) future. With a diverse range of products and a strong     10     (present) in both domestic and international markets, BYD is a symbol of China’s rise as a major player in the global automotive industry.

Space tourism is fast becoming a reality, thanks to pioneers like Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson who have ventured to the edge of space, making it     1     (access) to individuals. The era of space vacations is on the horizon,     2     (offer) multi-day escapes that rival traditional getaways.

A space hotel will have been opened     3     2027 by Orbital Assembly Corporation (OAC). Voyager Station, the world’s first luxury space resort,     4     (accommodate) 280 guests and 112 crew members with complete facilities, providing an unparalleled space experience in the near future.

    5     space tourism may seem novel, it dates back hundreds or thousands of years, with Voyager Stations design inspired by the concept of a rotating wheel that generates artificial gravity.     6     (initial), the station will offer lunar-level gravity, like Earth’s gravity. This unique lunar environment     7     (promise) exciting possibilities for individuals with disabilities and the able-bodied.

Guests will embark on their celestial journey, arriving at a central, zero-gravity docking hub (对接枢纽) before     8     (transport) to habitation modules(独立仓) not far away. It’s at the edge of the wheel     9     centrifugal (离心的) force will provide gravity for daily activities.

As technology advances and transportation costs decrease, the dream of space tourism could soon become       10     reality. The rapidly growing space commerce industry and competition among companies further support the possibility of this ambitious vision.

In recent years, food     1     (become) one of the favorite travel themes for young people. In 2024, Tianshui in Gansu became another Zibo or Harbin due to     2     spicy hot pot. The chili peppers from Gangu in Tianshui, pepper from Wudu, wide rice noodles from Zhuanglang, potatoes from Dingxi..., these unique     3     (ingredient) are said to be the soul of Gansu’s spicy hot pot. In a spicy hot pot restaurant in Gansu, dishes are usually skewered (串) with bamboo sticks and placed in bundles. They     4     (typical) cost one or two yuan per skewer and will never be too expensive       5     (afford). After you pick     6     you like and hand them over to the boss, various ingredients are cooked in     7     (boil) soup and put into a plate without sticks; original soup is ladled onto them; two spoonfuls of chili oil are finally poured onto the dish,     8     (release) an explosion of aroma (芳香) within the bowl.

The spicy hot pot has aroused people’s interest in Tianshui, a thousand-year-old city. Besides the spicy hot pot, as an ancient city     9     a history of over 2700 years, Tianshui boasts a series of scenic spots such as Maijishan Grottoes, Nanguo Temple, and Xiguan Ancient City. Some     10     (history) figures like Jiang Wei and Li Guang were born here.

Up to now, an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) developed by a Chinese university team has obtained abundant data during the country's latest Arctic expedition,     1     (reveal) various features beneath the North Pole.

The red, fish-shaped robot called “XH1000” was made by researchers from Harbin Engineering University. During the 13th Arctic Ocean scientific expedition     2     concluded in late September, it     3     (complete) under-ice environment detection operations near the Chukchi Sea and relayed plenty of data, including ocean water temperature, salinity and pH levels.     4     (equip) with domestically developed detection sonar (声呐), the polar-observing AUV explored an area of 7, 000 square meters beneath the Arctic ice.

Operation team leader Zhu Zhongben,     5     associate professor, said the     6     (inform) gathered will help scientists improve their understanding of the changing process of sea-ice and ocean currents in this region, providing data support for     7     (effective) coping with the impact of global climate change     8     China.

Chinese scientists set off for the 13th Arctic Ocean scientific expedition on July 12 aboard the polar icebreaker Xuelong 2, travelling 15, 000 nautical miles before returning. It reached the North Pole on Sept. 5, generating     9     (value) experience for robotic ships     10     (work) in the high risk polar areas and filling the gap in the country's scientific research on the polar region.

In Cape Town, you will see many crimes     1    (commit) by animals, but the police have no choice but     2    (let) them go. Nowadays, many wild animals are moving into cities, as if our cities are being taken     3     by them. People often wonder about the reasons behind this mass urban migration. Some of these so-called “urban animals”     4    (move) into the cities since we humans moved into their territory .     5     they go , animals find towns and cities in their way. Without natural predators, the animals in cities often flourish and are easy to find plenty to eat. Animals need to be more     6    (intelligence) to figure out difficult problems in cities.     7    (fox) have even changed their living habits. However, many animals are faced with many dangers. Unable to distinguish between blue sky and glass, birds often crash into windows,     8    (result) in many deaths. The reason is that they have yet to change their migratory routes. It is important     9     we can get a better understanding of and even learn to appreciate our wild neighbors. Only then can we look towards     10    (harmonious) sharing our urban habitats. Whatever the reasons behind these species entering our cities, they could be with us to stay.