Chinese poetry is an essential part of Chinese culture,    1     reflects the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of Chinese people through the ages. The forms and styles of Chinese poetry have undergone (经历) many changes, but its beauty and power have always been preserved. One of the     2     (significant) features of Chinese poetry is its use of rhyme and meter.     3     (combine) with the use of imagery and symbolism, these elements make Chinese poetry unique and unforgettable.

Music comes in different styles and forms. But my favorite music genre is jazz, and it is smooth and relaxing. Whenever I am tired or     1    desperation, I listen to jazz on my cell phone. In no time, I find myself     2    (relax). Even when I study, I also play jazz as background music. In the last few years, my days     3    (brighten) due to jazz.

More than just     1     visual feast, an appealing opening ceremony wowed the world on Saturday September 23rd, as President Xi Jinping declared the 19th Asian Games open. With the giant floor screen lighting the way, the athletes’parade proceeded to the melody of Our Asia,     2     was played to the pounding beat of drums built in the shape of osmanthus, the city flower of Hangzhou. During the parade, images of iconic scenic spots at Hangzhou’s famous West Lake     3    (project) onto the oval-shaped floor screen, allowing marching athletes and spectators to enjoy the city’s picturesque scenery in an immersive way.

White Fang spent the first month of his life     1    (stay)in the warmth of his mother. Never moving far from her side, his whole world was the shadowy     2    (safe)of the cave. Then one day, he noticed that one wall of the cave was different. This was the cave entrance that let in a little light. As time passed, he longed     3    (go)towards that wall of light. But when he tried, his mother gave him a sharp whack on his nose. She knew he was too young to go outside. This was his first lesson—that taking risks can be painful.

It was the final sprint of a cyclo-cross race in Spain. Esteban, in third place, was just ahead of his competitor, Navarro,     1     only 300 meters to the end. Suddenly Esteban got a puncture, so he threw his bike over his shoulders and raced towards the finishing line. Just a few seconds later, fourth-placed Navarro     2    (catch) up with him. Surely, he could simply overtake Esteban and come third. But Navarro slowed down and let Esteban run ahead of him. The two cyclists reached the end with Esteban ahead on foot in third place,     3     Navarro came fourth. The audience was     4    (amaze) at his show of sportsmanship and cheered and clapped.

Five Belgian firms plan to send a 3D     1    (print) artificial heart to the International Space Station by 2025 to better understand the effects of ageing and heart diseases in space. The device, which is only a few square millimetres in size,     2    (use) ink made up of stem cells and biomaterials that can develop into any cell in the body. These cells organize themselves into a developing cardiac organoid(心脏类器官),     3     will work with the artificial circulatory system. The innovative technique would facilitate     4    (investigate) into heart diseases and trials of some potential medicines.

I was not originally attracted to nature. For me, nature was associated with the few minutes playing soccer in the     1    (nice) cut grass. But in Michigan, nature presents itself in many forms such as sledding as fast as you can down the hill or swimming in one of the five great lakes. These experiences encouraged me     2    (explore) one of the raw forms of connecting with nature: camping. Although I     3    (spend) a lot of time outside, I had never camped or experienced all of what nature offers.

In Ming Dynasty, a clever craftsman named Zhang Sijia revolutionized scissors. He     1    (combine) the strength of iron for the handles with a unique sword-making technique.     2     heating and hammering the edges with steel, he created blades that were exceptionally strong and sharp,     3    (make) daily tasks easier. These scissors became a kitchen essential, especially for cutting through tough items like chicken or fish. In 1628, his son, Zhang Xiaoquan, established his namesake company.

My name is Barbara and I work at a department store. I     1    (work) there for one year when another Barbara joined the staff. Then I changed my name tag from “Barb” to “Barbie”.     2    made me feel funny was how small kids talked about me. “Is she really Barbie?” they asked. I changed it at my other job, too and began answering the phone, “This is Barbie. How can I help you?” The callers have gotten used to that over time, ninety percent of     3    now respond with my name: “Barbie, can you tell me.” Pronouncing that long “e” sound forces your mouth into a smile, but I have found the smile is usually returned voluntarily.

This is a public service announcement. Audiences are reminded to turn off the phones or put them on silence. Please do not cheer or talk loudly during the time     1     the ball is in play or if a player is serving. Wait for the point or game to end before     2     (stand) up or leaving your seat. When taking photos during the match, please turn off your flash. Please do not throw     3     onto the court.