On March 14, 2018, Stephen Hawking finally died     1     ALS (肌萎缩侧索硬化). A family spokesman stated that the iconic scientist died at his home in Cambridge, England.

    2     news touched many in his field and beyond. Fellow physicist and author Lawrence Krauss said: “ A star just went out in the cosmos. We have lost an     3     ( amaze ) human being. Hawking fought the cosmos     4     ( brave ) for 76 years and taught us all something important about     5     it truly means to celebrate about     6     ( be ) human. ”

Hawking’s children followed with a statement: “ We are deeply saddened that our beloved father passed away today. He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man     7     work and legacy will live on for many years. His courage, persistence,     8     ( brilliant ) and humor inspired people across the world. He once said, ‘ It would not be a universe     9     it wasn’t home to the people you love.’ We will miss him forever. ”

10 days before his death, the new report, authored by physicist Thomas Hertog, argues against the idea     10     the universe will continue to expand.

For most of us, Hawaii begins to weave her spell with some little glimmer of     1     (aware).There are golden beaches, golden people , sea and surf. And somewhere between the blue skies     2     the palm trees we find ourselves     3    (attract).The Hawaiian Islands are one of     4     most beautiful places on earth. The weather is     5     (friend).The temperature     6    (range)from 60 to 90 degrees all year long. It’s a little warmer in summer, and a little     7    (cool)in winter, but every day is a beach day for somebody. There are no     8    (stranger) in Paradise. Perhaps the most beautiful part of Hawaii is the genuine warmth of people,     9     is called the spirit of Aloha. It has allowed a melting pot of cultures from all over the world     10    (find)common ground, and a new home, in this most gentle of places.

The history of steam power goes all the way back to the 1700s. At the time, steam     1    （use） to power many different machines and helped fuel the Industrial Revolution. Over the years, steam was replaced by other fuel systems to power everything from homes to cars to industrial     2    (equip）.

Now, some scientists are developing steam power for one of today’s most highly technical     3    （activity）—space exploration. The scientists are developing and testing a space robot model named The World Is Not Enough, which they call WINE     4     short. The spacecraft is designed to travel repeatedly between space rocks and planets throughout the solar system. When the spacecraft lands on these space objects, it has tools     5    （search） for and collect water that might be below the surface. WINE can then heat the water to create steam to power the spacecraft to     6    (it） next space stop.     7    （additional）, WINE is equipped to gather and use solar energy. A company built the model the researchers recently tested. The vice president of     8     company described the test as a great success,     9    （say） WINE like spacecraft had the potential to change how we explore the universe. The scientists hold the belief     10    . the technology could open up limitless space exploration.

Born in a wealthy family, my nephew, Jack, leads such a thoroughly decent and cosy life that he hardly meets with cruel adversities. He has been dreaming of an adventure since he was young. At 18, Jack resolved to join an expedition     1     (advertise) in the newspaper, but the leader turned him down, thinking Jack was not     2     (qualify). Full of vigour, Jack never abandoned his dream for he was so enthusiastic about a great voyage. At 19, he joined the navy and     3     (assign) to be a steward with low wages. On a bitter cold day, the crew went aboard a massive ship bound for Atlantic Ocean. Jack was genuine, good-tempered and loyal and he wasn't selfish, cither. He often played the banjo for recreation. So those who were on the ship all liked him.     4     (fortunate). one day, the motor broke down and the ship got crushed on a huge iceberg. When the ship sank, their hearts also sank. At that time, the calm captain made a     5     (commit) to save them and commanded them to throw away     6     (they) belongings such as stoves, blankets, bats. cupboards and other pieces of furniture. Finally, they were fortunate enough     7     (escape) the ship. It was their endurance, resolution and perseverance     8     helped them survive. On the distant island, Jack managed to make fire with animal fat.     9     gave off a smelly smell and then he cooked sea animals. One month later, they were saved by a passing ship. In summary, it has been     10     unforgettable episode in Jack’s life.

Painted with tung oil, a kind of plant oil from the tung tree, to make them water-proof, Chinese oil-paper umbrellas are not just tools to shelter people     1     rain or sunlight, but also works of art with rich     2     (culture) meaning in China.

Chinese oil-paper umbrellas are among the world’s     3     (old) umbrellas. According to historical records, the first oil-paper umbrellas appeared during the Eastern Han Dynasty. They soon became very popular,     4     (especial) among the literati (文人). They loved to write and draw on the umbrella surface to demonstrate their literary tastes and painting     5     (skill).

During the Tang Dynasty, Chinese oil-paper umbrellas     6     (bring) overseas to Japan and ancient Korea,     7     they were known as Tang umbrellas. Over centuries, these umbrellas also spread to other Asian countries such as Vietnam and Thailand.

Oil-paper umbrellas are     8     necessary part of traditional Chinese weddings. A red oil-paper umbrella is needed as the bride is greeted at the groom’s home, because the umbrella is supposed     9     (help) avoid bad luck. Also, oil-paper sounds similar to “youzi” in Chinese, which means    10    (have) children. So the umbrella is seen as a symbol of fertility (多子多孙).

Ski resorts in northern China are seeing their business skyrocket, as winter sports     1     （get）more popular in China supported by a multi—year national campaign ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics.

“When we opened a few years ago, there was no one here     2     （ski）; even during the Chinese New Year, there were only around 300 people. Now, we have over 3, 000 each day,” Luo Li, chairman of Zhangjiakou Wanlong Sports and Tourism Co. in the ski resort city of Zhangjiakou, told the Global Times.

Luo’s resort is not the only one in Zhangjiakou     3     has more business. A recent report from the city, which is also     4     host site for the Winter Olympics, said that the city     5     （expect）to see 2. 4 million people come to ski by 2022       6     the winter sports sector will drive 1 percent of the city’s total GDP by 2025.

Luo said that the increasing business has been supported by long—term investments by private businesses, as well as a national campaign to increase the     7     （popular）of winter sports ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

    8     （national）, as part of the preparation for the Winter Olympics and national exercise campaign, Chinese     9     （official）announced that measures would be taken     10     （encourage）as many as 300 million people to play winter sports.

With cheap storylines and stereotypical (老套的) characters, online literature     1     (consider) low quality previously. But now, things seem to have changed.

China's online literature has grown in popularity over the last two     2     (decade). And now, this     3    (grow) industry is getting the recognition (认可) it deserves.

In early September,     4     total of 100 online literary works were included in the digital collection of the National Library of China. The move was aimed at     5     (preserve) memory as digital literature, according to CGTN.

“These online works of literature can allow readers and authors     6     (achieve) the resonance (共振) of the mood of the times,” noted Teller Report.

Also, the online literature     7     (inspire) the development of video games, films, TV series     8    animations (动画) at home and abroad.

“Chinese online literature bears huge     9     (imagine) and creation of the writers, and they have brought Chinese literature to the world,     10     strengthens China's cultural connections with the world,” Xiao Jinghong, vice president of the Institute of Online Literature of the Association of Chinese Writers, told CGTN.

Do you believe that art can change our world? In a study     1    (conduct) at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), researchers found that people with an active interest in the art contribute more to society than those with little or no interest in     2    . That means if you sing, dance, draw, or act, and especially if you watch others do so, you’re     3    (likely) to be socially responsible, tolerant and altruistic (无私的).

Kelly Leroux, an assistant professor at UIC who takes charge     4     the study, says, “Our data analysis has found a high correlation between the arts and altruistic actions—like donating blood,or doing favors for a neighbor,     5     place the interests of others over the interests of self,” she said. “    6     this, people who have interests in the arts are more willing to take part in activities, such as volunteering.”

Because the financial crisis still lasts, arts budgets     7    (reduce) very soon. However, this policy will take such important benefits away from students. Just as LeRoux says,     8     policymakers are worried about a decline in community life, the arts should not be disregarded as     9     effective means to promote social     10    (responsible).

The younger generation is turning its back on the traditional holiday routes of museums and shopping centers in favor of new experiences. Traditionally, Chinese tourists travel in large groups     1    (organize) by travel agencies. The problem is that such trips lack privacy, flexibility or individuality.

Now, a growing number of Chinese are expressing interest in vacations which are tailored    2    (meet) their specific requirements. Studies show that most of them are middle class. Their high incomes make it possible for them to design their unique holiday     3    (path)instead of walking on well-worn ones. Moreover, the majority are    4    (main) the post-80s youth and 90s youth,    5     don't want to visit crowded tourist sites. Instead, they are looking     6    novel experiences to see new cultures and hear exceptional stories.

China is a latecomer to the     7    (develop) of new forms of tourism. It will take some time to popularize the new travel trend and the prices must remain competitive to ensure that regular tourists can afford    8    .However, as society    9    (progress), the rapid rise in incomes and     10     (high) living standards will see more Chinese searching for experiences that are anything but traditional.

When Zhu Caiping, 73, was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment(认知损伤) three years ago, she found that     1    (anxious), depression and even looking down on herself became normal in her life. It was not until last year, after she became a restaurant server in Shanghai,     2     her situation began to improve dramatically.

The cafe has eight elderly employees with cognitive impairments,     3     take turns working with other waiters to help customers enjoy their meals. In addition to providing services, the elderly employees participate in welfare activities     4    (organize) by volunteers, such as baking, dancing and learning English.” These activities reactivate my brain,” Zhu said.

Shanghai is also home to other cafes that provide help and support for disadvantaged groups. Last year, the cafe Hinchijou went viral after word spread that half its employees have disabilities,     5    (especial) hearing impairment. In 2018, A-Coffee     6    (establish) in the city, training people with autism (自闭症) to become professional waiters and     7    (provide) them with opportunities for social interaction.

“The popularity of these special cafes     8    (show) that many people in the city pay attention to public welfare, which is the symbol of Shanghai’s soft power,” said Lyu Xiaohui,     9     member of the standing committee of the Xuhui District Committee and director of     10    (it) publicity department.