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The problem with     1     (learn) history by key dates and moments is that it gives us a spotlit view of the past — bright stars of major events twinkling against a giant — but dark and mysterious night sky of history.     2     a result, we lose the sense of the context of major events, and the ways in     3     our history — and our world — have been, and still are, connected.

So we set out to find out     4     was happening elsewhere on October 14, 1066 as the Battle of Hastings was raging.

The Norman knights were also expanding into Sicily and mainland Italy, while the migration of Seljuk Turks from Central Asia was about to threaten the Byzantine Empire,     5     (eventual) leading to the call for the First Crusade.

But my     6     (favor) moment in 1066 is from China, where Sima Guang began writing his monumental history of China,     7     (know) as the Comprehensive Mirror to Aid in Government.

Frances Wood, a former head of the Chinese section at the British Library     8     (dig) out an early manuscript of this work. Wood explained how this history     9     (suppose) to be of use to those in charge — by setting in context the     10     (decide) made by China’s leaders in centuries past (403B. C. -207B. C. ) and by analyzing the moral virtues of their actions.

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Chinese ancient architecture is a treasure of cultural heritage, reflecting China’s rich history and unique cultural identity. With a history     1     (date) back thousands of years, it has evolved and diversified to become one of the most distinctive styles in the world.

Chinese ancient architecture is characterized by its use of natural materials such as wood, brick, and stone, in conjunction with fancy carvings and decorative details. Bridges, tombs, temples, and towers are some of the key     2     (feature) of Chinese ancient architecture     3     have stood the test of time.

One of the most iconic examples of Chinese ancient architecture is the Forbidden City in Beijing. Construction of the Forbidden City began in 1406 and took over a decade     4     (complete). It served     5     the royal palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties and is now a popular tourist attraction. The Forbidden City is known for the harmony of its design.

In southern China, the rice terraces (梯田) are     6     unique example of Chinese ancient architecture.     7     (carve) out of the mountains over centuries, these terraces provide a complex system for irrigation and cultivation. The rice terraces are not only a crucial part of Chinese agricultural history but also a masterpiece of engineering and geometry.

Chinese ancient architecture has had a profound influence on the     8     (globe) architecture, and many element s and designs     9     (adopt) and adapted in different parts of the world ever since. Today, Chinese rich architectural heritage gains     10     (recognize) worldwide, becoming a reminder of China’s rich cultural history.

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The Giant Panda National Park,     1     officially came into being in 2021, is a hugely ambitious project.     2     (cover) an area of 27, 000 square kilometers of countryside in Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Gansu provinces, the park is a massive drive     3     (protect) China’s pandas.

In Wannian Village, however, the news     4     (greet) with some anxiety. Thousands of people were already living in the area when the park was announced. And many of them were making a living through     5     (activity) that were illegal under the new policy.

For decades, mining and hydropower (水电) were the main industries in Wannian. The projects were     6     (profit) and created a lot of jobs. But the mines were ruinous to the local environment.

There only appeared to be one way out: turning the village     7     a tourist hotspot. Wannian has several natural advantages: it’s only 200 kilometers from Chengdu. The village also sits right on the southern tip of the park, making it     8     great jumping-off point for visitors. Plus, the nearby panda training center is famous all over China.

Local officials     9     (immediate) set about rebranding (重塑形象) Wannian as a “panda village”. The place was given a complete makeover. Cute panda sculptures were placed along the winding path leading from the highway. The newly     10     (build) hotels have attracted visitors nationwide.

4 . Legend has it that before the immortal god left, he told people to put up red paper ______(decorate) on their windows and doors at the end of each year to scare away Nian in case it snuck back again. (用所给词的适当形式填空)

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A hanfu parade (游行) was held in Valletta, the capital of Malta, on February 17, 2024     1     celebration of Chinese New Year. The parade,     2     (organize) by China Cultural Centre in Malta, featured 23 volunteer models coming from different cultural backgrounds coming together     3     (tell) the traditional Chinese costumes to both local residents and visiting tourists.

Against the backdrop of Valletta’s     4     (history) landmarks and festival decorations, the parade made audience surprised with its display of ancient Chinese elegance (优雅). Each model wore beautiful hanfu in different     5     (style), symbolizing the richness and diversity of Chinese cultural heritage. From silk clothes to accessories (配饰), the hanfu parade     6     (show) the centuries-old traditions passed down through generations.

The event drew participation from both local residents and tourists,     7     were surprised at the craftsmanship and cultural importance of hanfu. Many engaged with the models, eager to learn more about the history and symbolism behind each clothes, further     8     (improve) cross-cultural exchange and understanding.

The hanfu parade held in Valletta served as     9     evidence of the lasting appeal of Chinese traditions, uniting people from diverse backgrounds in celebration and     10     (appreciate).

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Fairy-tale ice sculptures attract hundreds of thousands of tourists into China’s Harbin.China’s annual Ice and Snow Festival, with     1     (it) fairy-tale ice sculptures, opened on Friday, drawing large crowds of tourists who walked carefully over the     2     (slip) ice and snow. This year the ice park covers 810, 000 square meters with 250, 000 cubic meters of sculptured ice     3     (harvest) from the nearby frozen Songhua River, and lit up at night with colourful lights.

The sculptures, some of     4     were a-few-storey-high, featured Chinese style buildings and bridges, fairy-tale castles, towers and one modeled after Beijing’s Temple of Heaven. All of them left a deep     5     (impress) on the visitors.

The festival’s marketing vice director Sun Zemin told Reuters the average number of people visiting the park daily has increased     6     (significant) to around 30,000 this year. Over the past few days, the festival park     7     (receive) more than 163, 200 people,     8    (generate) 46. 18 million yuan ($6 45 million) in income, nearly six times higher     9     a year ago. That helped draw some 3.05 million tourists to the city during the same period, and Heilongjiang’s Culture and Tourism Department called the tourist boom     10     “ice and snow miracle” in Harbin this winter.

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If a person lost an arm, how could he or she still play basketball? Zhang Jiacheng, a 17-year-old Chinese boy, did it and     1     (impress) everyone.

After a short video of the teenage basketball player playing a     2     (compete) was recently posted online, Zhang soon became a hit and     3     (praise) for his strong will and extraordinary skills. In the video, Zhang showed his unusual abilities and shooting skills and received     4     loud cheer from the audience. He posted some short     5     (video) of him practicing basketball skills on social media,     6     has earned him over one million likes in just a few days.

Born in Guangdong, Zhang lost his right arm in an accident at just five years old, which was a disaster for a little kid. But Zhang never gave     7     to his bad fortune as his love for basketball grew stronger. The one-armed teenager dreamt of     8     (become) a basketball player. “Give it a try, or give it up,” he wrote when posting a video.

“I didn’t even realize he had only one arm when I first watched the video,” one commentator said. Another said, “Hard work makes dreams come true. He is living his unique life to the     9     (full).”

Zhang said he was     10     (extreme) thankful for the support and praise he had received and he would keep studying and training hard.

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Researchers have discovered that honeybee venom (毒液) and its active component, melittin (蜂毒肽) could be used against two breast cancer     1     (type)   which   are   hard   to   treat:   triple-negative   and HER2-enriched.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer     2     (affect) women around the world. While there are thousands of chemical compounds (化合物) which can fight cancer cells in a lab setting, there are few which can be produced as     3     (treat) for humans.

The study by the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research in Western Australia     4     (publish) in npj Precision Oncology last month. The honeybee venom was found to be “extremely     5     (power)”, said Ciara Duffy, a PhD researcher     6     led the study. It could kill cancer cells within an hour, with minimal ha`rn to the other cells.     7     researchers also found the melittin compound on its own was effective “in shutting down” cancer cell growth. While melittin     8     (natural) occurs in honeybee venom, it can also be artificially produced.

Prof Peter Klinken, Western Australia’s chief scientist, described the research     9     incredibly exciting. “It provides another wonderful example of where compounds in nature can be used to treat human diseases,” said Klinken.

But researchers warn more work is needed for us     10     (see) if the venom could actually work as a cancer-fighting drug.

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More than a century ago, large numbers of Hainan people spread across Southeast Asia,     1     (take) with them their native dish Hainanese chicken rice.

As time went by, Hainanese chicken rice gradually became a popular dish in Southeast Asian     2    (country), including Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia. Located in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, the Andrew Wong Hainanese Chicken Rice restaurant     3     (be) quite popular among the locals now.

Hainanese chicken rice     4     (cook) by the owner, Andrew Wong Hin Hausince since 2003. Andrew Wong Hin Hausince,     5     ancestral home is in Qionghai, Hainan province, gets up at around 4 am every day to buy the necessary ingredients at the market, starts to prepare the dish at 5:30 am     6     gets everything ready around 10:30 am. His     7     (create)way of cooking attracts many people.

Wong has been constantly improving the recipe. “If the guests are not     8     (satisfy). I will find a way to make it better,” he says, adding that he has never replaced the ingredients with cheaper ones. “You can’t cheat your customers by using inferior ingredients just due     9     the fact that prices keep rising,” he says.

Over the past years, Wong has tried local Hainanese chicken rice whenever he visits a new place, such as Shanghai, Hong Kong and cities in Thailand. He wants     10     (make) his restaurant better by studying the dish at other restaurants. In his eyes, Hainanese chicken rice is a heritage (文化遗产) from his home.

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Recent videos claiming that a school in Ganzhou, Jiangxi, serves pre-made meals to its students     1     (spark) heated discussions across the country. People doubt if pre-made meals, despite being convenient, are healthy and nutritious enough for growing teenagers.

Pre-made meals refer to half-finished or finished dishes that are already cooked or prepared, according to the China Cuisine     2     (associate). There are several types of pre-made foods, including ready-to-eat food, such as a canned food or cooked food in package and ready-to-heat or ready-to-cook food,     3     requires heating or cooking before being served.

Many people tend     4     (think) that ready-to-heat and ready-to-cook foods are less nutritious because they usually need to be kept in     5     (freeze).

“Actually freezing does not cause a loss of nutrients,” Liu Junya,     6     33-year-old dietitian in Beijing, told Teens. “Nutrient loss     7     (typical) occurs during the heating or frying process. Pre-made foods can be less nutritious than freshly prepared and cooked foods,” Liu said.

Meanwhile, “many pre-made food companies prioritize taste over nutrition,” said Liu. This leads to     8     (high) levels of salt and sugar in the food, which may lead to health problems, such as high blood pressure or diabetes (糖尿病)     9     the long term.

It is hoped that regulations on pre-made meals can     10     (strengthen) to better ensure nutrition and hygiene (卫生).