China launched a three-member crew to its orbiting space station on Thursday as part of its     1     (ambition) program that aims to put astronauts on the moon by 2030.

The mission     2     (lead) by Ye Guangfu, a fighter pilot and astronaut who was     3     (previous) part of the Shenzhou-13 crew in 2021. He is joined by astronauts Li Cong and Li Guangsu,    4     are heading into space for the first time.

    5     three will spend about six months on the space station. They     6     (conduct) scientific tests, install space debris protection     7     (equip) on the station, carry out payload experiments, and popularize science education, among other things, according to Lin Xiqiang, deputy director of the CMSA. Lin also said China was working toward eventually offering access     8     its space station to foreign astronauts and space tourists.

The country is planning a mission     9     (bring) back samples from Mars around 2030 and three lunar probe missions over the next four years. It also wants to put astronauts on the moon by 2030.

China conducted its first crewed space mission in 2003,    10     (become) the third country after the former Soviet Union and the U. S. to put a person into space using its own resources.

It is difficult to fully define a culture without a nod to     1     (it) cuisine. Chinese cuisine is an important part of Chinese culture,     2     (include) cuisines from the diverse regions of China as well as from Overseas Chinese     3     have settled in other parts of the world.

The preferences for seasoning and cooking     4     (technique) of Chinese provinces depend on differences in historical background and ethnic groups. Geographic features also have     5     strong effect on the local available ingredients, considering that the climate of China     6     (vary) from tropical in the south to subarctic in the northeast.

The most     7     (praise) Four Great Traditions are Chuan, Lu, Yue and Huaniyang, representing cuisines of West, North, South and East China     8     (respective). These styles are distinctive     9     one another. Color, smell and taste are the three traditional aspects used to describe Chinese food, as well as the meaning, appearance and     10     (nutrition) value of the food.

Every year, from the 15th to the 18th day of the lunar month of March, the girls in the Miaozhai Village, situated by the Dou Shui River     1     Wuzhishan City and Baoting County meet,     2     (happy) celebrate the traditional Sister Festival.

During these days, following the age-old customs of the Heinan Miao people, they have a special meal known as the “Sister Rice”. It     3     (make) by girls picking wildflowers and leaves from the mountains, dyeing (给……染色) the rice different colors,     4     steaming (蒸) it. After     5     (enjoy) the rice, they join young men in special clothes for sports activities by the river.

Legend has it that the festival originated from the following story: A long time ago, many girls lived by the Dou Shui River. Due to its remote location, it was difficult for them     6     (meet) people from other places, and as a result, they remained unmarried. Later they came up with a     7     (wonder) idea. In March, each girl contributed some rice and invited girls and young men from other areas for a meal. During the meal, they did various lively     8     (activity): some sang and danced, some raced horses, some played drums, and a few even did bullfighting. Over time, the local girls and the visiting young men developed deep friendships, which eventually led     9     lifelong partnerships.

Since then, the village     10     (continue) the tradition, celebrating the Sister Festival every year.

The Angkor Archeological Park,    1     (lie) in Northwest Cambodia’s Siem Reap province and listed as a World Heritage in 1992, is the most popular tourist destination in the kingdom. It is also home     2     91 ancient temples built between the 9th and the 13th century. Cambodia     3     (have) a significant rise in the number of Chinese holidaymakers to its     4     (fame) park during the past two months in a state-owned Angkor Enterprise’s report, in which     5     total of 235,850 foreigners from 169 countries and regions toured the ancient park, up 50 percent in the same period last year.

Officials hope that the 2024 Cambodia-China Exchange Year would help bring Chinese tourists to Cambodia, especially to the Angkor. “I’m super confident that this year will become a new     6     (rise) force to attract more Chinese tourists,” Tourism Minister Sok Soken addressed at the launching event. He also said China was the fifth     7     (large) source of international tourists to the Angkor after South Korea, the USA, France, and Britain,     8     presence has significantly benefited the kingdom’s tourism development, economic growth and poverty     9     (reduce). He believes that the Chinese-invested Angkor International Airport, which officially launched its commercial operations in November 2023, would help motivate more international     10     (invest) to pump in fresh capital.

Archaeologists exploring     1     small village in China announced recently that they had discovered three tombs filled with ancient treasures, including gold ornaments, a jade sword and ivory lacquerware.

The tombs are     2     (actual) a “high-level family cemetery” from the Wei and Jin     3     (dynasty), experts said. These are the first such tombs found in Songzhuang village, in Mengjin District of Luoyang City. The tombs are large, and one was determined to be the second     4     (large) tomb from this time period found in the area, second only to the imperial mausoleum in Luoyang.

The three tombs have been broken into “many times,” according to experts, but still contained treasures including gold ornaments, pottery, coins and more. There were over 200 artifacts found overall, including ivory lacquerware     5     had never been seen before. Those items are believed     6     (be) high-end crafts or practical items, and show the     7     (wealthy) and power of the family in the tomb.     8     (use) the dates of these artifacts, archaeologists were able to determine when the tombs     9     (build).

Research in the area will continue. No information has been found about the tomb owners, so archaeologists said they will try to determine     10     might have owned the cemetery and uncover “more historical mysteries.”

Art Nova 100 has returned to its regular venues near Beijing’s Wangfujing commercial area, offering a more diverse program this year. It’s     1    , annual celebration launched 13 years ago to promote and support artists. Exhibitions are     2     (current) taking place at the Guardian ArtCenter and Longfu Plaza in Dongcheng district, as. well as at the Rong Art space in Haidian district. They showcase recent works of       3     (emerge) artists and foster connections within the historic city center and       4     (it) surrounding university neighborhoods.

Each year, the exhibitions serve as a platform, spotlighting the     5     (innovate) creations of young artists. And they also provide opportunities       6     potential collectors and sponsors to engage with and support these rapidly growing talents.

A new     7     (add) to this year’s program is a creative section, which links shops located in the hutong alleyways run by artists, designers, and other individuals. The aim of this is       8     (enhance) attendees’ experiences by demonstrating     9     art can be integrated into their lives, inspiring new ways of living.

The activities     10     (continue) throughout the following holiday week, offering compelling opportunity for art enthusiasts and the community at large to engage with and be inspired by the burgeoning creativity showcased at Art Nova 100.

Everybody dreams, but different cultures have different theories about what dreams are and how they should     1     (interpret). Chinese dream theory is based on ancient texts, beliefs, and traditions, originates from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine,     2     offers very different dream meanings to Western psychologists and theorists.

Dreaming of a baby, on the one hand, can indicate your own     3     (pure) and simplicity, or it can suggest your own fragility and desire to be loved. Do not be afraid if you dream of death. It is not     4     (necessary) a bad thing. Dreaming of a dead person could mean that you want to forget some unpleasant past events and are ready to come out of frustration and welcome     5     new life. Don’t rely too heavily     6     one dream interpretation to assess your character or your future. But do rationally be mindful of any warnings     7     (contain) within your dreams: your subconscious could be calling out to you in your sleep.

Dreams have unstable     8     (characteristic). They are affected by many factors, for example changes in your environment, changes in sleep patterns, negative emotions, psychological pressure, etc. Moreover, Chinese dream theory is only one thought system for     9     (analyze) dreams. Figuring out     10     your dream content relates to can sometimes be a challenge.

Born and raised in a village in Hunan province, Liu Dai’e     1     (introduce) a new technique to the traditional craft of Tujia brocade (锦缎) weaving over the past two years, which in 2006 was named as a national intangible cultural heritage.

Made by skilled weavers and     2     (involve) more than 10 processes, Tujia brocade features over 200classic designs.

Liu, who is     3     her 60s, said: “Only one side of these traditional products is woven with patterns, while     4     other side is left rough. It took me seven years to master the technique of presenting distinctive Tujia     5     (element) on both sides to my complete     6     (satisfy).”

As a national inheritor of the craft, Liu said, “Handwork is present throughout the entire process, and     7     (produce) designs that are more delicate than others, I use one shuttle line, instead of two.”

In 1986, Liu launched a Tujia brocade business with her sisters. She sensed the way in     8     the local brocade industry needed to develop, and took     9     to a high-end customized market. After that, Liu became     10     (intense) aware of the popularity of products featuring traditional designs made from materials such as silk and wool.

Qingtuan, or sweet green rice balls, is     1     typical and popular Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping Day ) food in China’s eastern provinces.

Qingtuan     2     (make) of a mixture of glutinous (黏的) rice flour and green plant juice, and stuffed with sweetened bean paste. A green plant called mugwort, or “Ai Cao” in Chinese, is     3     brings the color to the delicacy. This time of year is when the plant has just jumped out of the earth and is at its     4     (fine).

With some soda     5     (add) to the water, the plant is boiled into a state of paste. Normal rice flour is mixed into glutinous rice flour to make the rice ball sticky,     6     not too soft to be shaped. Next, the liquid is poured into the powder. This rice dough is then kneaded (揉) into little green balls.

The green rice balls can have various fillings, most traditionally being sesame (芝麻) or bean paste. But nowadays some people also make     7     (one) filled with pork meat, pickled vegetables and bamboo shoots.

    8     (date) back to the Tang dynasty, the sweet green rice balls have been around for some 1000 years.     9     (original) a food to sacrifice to ancestors, they have gradually become a dish of the season. For people who leave their hometowns for work elsewhere, the sweet green rice balls are a delicacy reminding them     10     home.

Word came that the annual school sports meet would take place next Friday through Saturday. At the exciting news, the whole class burst into cheers. Without any hesitation, we set about making     1     (arrange) for the grand gala for us students.

With the sports meet approaching, we could hardly concentrate on our daily routine. Every day, we spent much of our spare time     2     (talk) about the weather for fear that the sports meet might be postponed again. Then finally came the big day, when the sports meet was held as     3     (schedule). The sports meet was pretty impressive. One of the highlights     4     (be) the parade before the start of the race. Students were marching past the podium with slogans high up in their hands, while spectators were screaming    5    (crazy). Shortly after the parade was over, the race started. Well known for running in junior high school, I     6     (recommend) to enter for the 3000-meter running race, representing my class.

Time was ticking away. Before I knew it, it was my turn to step onto the track. But all of     7    sudden, I felt a bit panicky. As I hadn’t received any training recently, I puffed and panted halfway. I was about     8     (quit) when my classmates cheered me on all the way. Anyway, I made it to the finishing line. Unable to earn a single point for my class, I was     9    low spirits. However, my friends came over and encouraged me to cheer up. It was their encouragement    10    helped heal the pain of failure.

Now two weeks have passed, but the memory still stay fresh in my mind. Disappointed as I am, I never regret taking part in the race. After all, being part of the sports meet is what I really care about.