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Mamianqun, or horse-faced skirt, is a traditional Chinese fashion that has exploded in popularity in recent years.     1    (date) from the Song dynasty, it gained popularity among women during the later Ming and Qing dynasties,     2     men also wore Mamianqun in informal settings. It features a broad waistband that can be tied at the waist, forming     3     “A” or “H” shape. What     4     (true) sets the Mamianqun apart are its pleats (褶皱), which are not only decorative, but also allow for freedom of movement.     5    (motivate) by traditional Chinese cultural elements, designers create abundant patterns on the skirts. Its unique design makes     6     ideal for mix-and-match daily dressing, perfectly proving that it’s not just a relic of the past, but a functional and stylish     7    (add) to modern wardrobes. This rebirth     8    (fuel) by a growing sense of cultural pride, which encourages people to embrace their heritage by combining traditional clothing     9     their daily dressing. Caoxian, a county in Shandong province, is generally considered     10     (be) the heart of Mamianqun production and holds a deep cultural heritage of han fu. In recent years, the Mamianqun business in Caoxian has been thriving, attracting a wave of young people to start their own businesses.

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Global Natural History Day(GNHD)-youth science knowledge competition-took place in Shanghai on March 2, 2023, in an effort to provide a platform    1    primary and secondary school students to learn more about natural science.

GNHD    2    (launch) by Kenneth Behring in 2012 in China. It is an international education programme intended    3    (inspire) students' interest in natural history and science and engage them to get outdoors and explore their environment. It is based in Shanghai,    4    world-famous economic and financial center.    5    (support) by local museums and natural science organizations, these science knowledge competitions have been    6    (continuous) held for 12 years, attracting 60,000 teams    7    involving millions of students and teachers. In this programme, students develop problem-solving abilities, deepen cross-cultural understanding, and explore    8    the future state of the natural world will be like.

In the past decade, GNHD    9    (add) popular science painting, story broadcasting and science exhibition to further arouse students' interest in natural science learning. At this year's event，a new “Global Nature Day Cyber Space” platform promoting educational equity and equality was also started.

This year's GNHD returned to its offline mode. Under 2023's main theme “Seeing small things -Nature's small perspective and big vision", natural science talents from around the world presented their    10    (achieve) in exhibitions, science paintings and storytelling.

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As the famous American song of the 1950s says. “Little things mean a lot.” To me, this phrase is becoming more and more significant as I get older and    1     (increase) comprehend that the ‘“little” things in life are often the most valuable.

One of these “little things” is nature. Most of us, even in urban cities, can find at least a little slice of nature    2    (appreciate). There’s a well-tended garden in my workplace. Most days I would never pay attention to    3    as I rushed past on my way to the office. A few days ago, realizing what I had missed, I     4     (decide) just to go there and seriously take time to enjoy it. The garden with many brightly colored    5    (rose) still in bloom in November is not only a feast for the eyes, but also a credit to the hardworking staff    6    carefully look after it.

Another “little thing” that means a lot to me is my little balcony garden. It’s such    7     enormous delight to enjoy this little bit of nature in my own home.     8     (raise) from seeds, the plants there are now bringing me plenty of lovely peppers, which is    9    (enjoy) and practical.

Nature is not “over there”, it’s right in front of us. Maybe it’s time to start focusing more     10    the “little things” in life.

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As the weather turns warmer and air becomes     1     (dry), it is recommended that people eat fresh vegetables and juicy fruits to keep     2     (them) hydrated (保持水分). Bamboo shoots are among the best foods for this season. Bamboo shoots, a root vegetable with few calories but lots of fiber, are     3     (wide) harvested and eaten in Zhejiang and Sichuan provinces     4     the climate is ideal for bamboo growth. There are many ways     5     (enjoy) spring bamboo shoots, from nutritious soups to fun snacks. Now, we’ll take a look at some crowd-pleasing bamboo shoot dishes.

Dishes with bamboo shoots are enjoyed in almost every household in eastern China in springtime. An all-time favorite dish and symbol of springtime in Zhejiang is Yan Du Xian, a delicious soup     6     (make) with fresh spring bamboo shoots, cured pork and fresh pork. In Shanghai, there’s also a famous snack known     7     Xiasha Shaomai, a steamed dumpling from Nanhui in the Pudong New Area.     8     (cook) use spring bamboo shoots and fresh pork as fillings of it. In the Tianmu Mountain region, there’s     9     appealing local dish called hand-peeled bamboo (手剥笋) shoots, which are cooked in salty water and then cooled and packaged as a snack. The hand-peeled bamboo shoots     10     (serve) as a cold appetizer, which are fun to eat.