1 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Essie’s heart races as she hears Hannah is searching for her after four decades. Hannah’s account on social media reveals her troubled past and the profound impact Essie had    1    her life. Now a trauma therapist, Hannah expresses gratitude for Essie’s love and     2     (guide). Reconnecting over the phone, their conversation is full of nostalgia and     3     (share) memories. Essie’s fostering story, spanning nearly 30 years, continues to inspire. In their reunion, the enduring power of love and compassion     4     (shine), reaffirming the profound impact of human connection across time.

Chinese speakers tend to use “spear and shield”     1    (describe) anything that’s contradictory. Actually, now the Chinese phrase for “contradiction”     2    (call) Mao Dun or “spear and shield”.

Nearly 2, 000 years ago, there was a man living in the State of Chu. One day, he went to a market to sell spears and shields—two most common     3    (weapon) at that time. When a small crowd gathered around the seller to look at his goods, the man     4    (decide) to advertise his shields first. He said, “Please look at my shields. They are certainly the     5    (strong) ones you can ever find in the world.”

Then some of the potential buyers came closer to have a careful examination of the shields,     6     they couldn’t see anything special about them. The seller then moved on to brag about his spears. “Now please have a good look at my spears. They are the sharpest weapons     7    have ever been produced. So, no matter how firm a shield is, my spears will pierce (刺穿) through it     8    (easy).” After listening to the seller’s pitch, a man stepped forward and said, “You just told us that your shields are the strongest in the world and then you claim your spears are the sharpest. How about     9    (use)your spears on your shields?” The seller was unable to respond.

So today, instead of saying “you are contradicting yourself”, Chinese will say “you are attacking your shield     10     your own spear”.

In celebration of the Chinese New Year,     1     fell on Feb. 10 this year, an exhibition was held at a store in London. The showcase, running from Feb.10 to Mar.3, featured several female artists sharing Chinese heritage.

    2     (organize) by Gemma Williams, author of Fashion China, the exhibition highlights the works of five artists from various parts of the world. Through their art, these talented individuals offer     3     unique and thought -provoking perspective on femininity and Chinese identity in the modern time, titled The Woman and the Moon. These artists are from different places, with     4     ( locate) ranging from Chengdu to Taibei, San Francisco, and London. Their art     5     (go) beyond traditional boundaries of high and low culture, as well as national and global perspectives. Taking advantage of diverse mediums, their work gains inspiration from the ordinary aspects of daily life, giving them     6     (poet) significance. Their artistic creations     7     (feature) female figures can be discovered in publications, connected to famous brands,    8     showed in galleries, pushing the limits of art’s engagement with society, popular culture, and fashion.

The Gallery’s director, Williams, who has been actively promoting Chinese creations     9     2015, shared her opinion, saying, “Over this period, I     10     (witness) a silent change of what it means to be a woman and the spaces women occupy in China today.”

Academic stress from curriculum-based     1     (pressure) like studying for exams or completing homework is at an all-time high for students. Luckily, here are 2 tips to help ease the pressure . First, budget your time. With a clear view of your schedule, you will feel more in control and     2     (empower) to approach your tasks calmly and confidently. Second, seek help. If you find that academic stress     3     (consume) your life, talk to a teacher, or another trusted adult.     4     a certain amount of anxiety is normal, no one should worry alone, because prolonged academic stress can lead to anxiety and depression.

An orangutan (红毛猩猩) in Sumatra surprised scientists when he was seen treating an open wound on his cheek with a poultice     1     (make) from a medicinal (药用的) plant. It’s the first scientific record of a wild animal healing a wound using a plant with known medicinal properties. The findings were published this week in Scientific Reports. Humans might even have discovered some ways of curing illnesses     2     watching animals. Probably our ancestors     3     (look) at other animals and learning about medicines. When social animals communicate, that information     4     (stick) and can last over generations.

China has managed to push back the boundaries of innovation and sustainability in an age     1     data centers are becoming increasingly vital for our digital society.

In Hainan Province, China is devoting some attention to     2     (construct) the world’s first commercial underwater data center, which aims to revolutionize the industry by using the power of the ocean depths. In addition,     3     the potential to equal the computational abilities of about 6 million conventional personal computers, this underwater data center is ready to be a game changer.

    4     (design) to withstand the severe underwater conditions, the data center modules (舱) of China’s underwater facility will operate     5     (probable) for up to 25 years. Each module weighs an impressive 1,300 tons     6     has the ability to process over 4 million high-definition images every 30 seconds. The entire facility, when combined,     7     (predict) to serve ecological and industrial projects such as fishery cages and offshore wind power.

One of the most significant     8     (advantage) of building the data center underwater is employing the natural cooling properties of seawater. The underwater data center is expected by designers     9     (save) 122 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually compared to its terrestrial (陆地的) counterparts. The remarkable     10     (achieve) in energy efficiency showcases China’s commitment to sustainability and reducing environmental impacts.

As a foreigner crazy about Chinese culture, I especially love the loong, of which Chinese people     1     (be) proud since ancient times, believing the creature runs the water system and has huge power. Emperors in ancient China believed     2     (they) to be the embodiment (化身) of the loong.

Having spent years studying this excellent aspect of Chinese identity, I’ve learned a lot about it.     3     (discover) in central China, the Yangshao Culture that existed from 5000 to 3000 BC is     4    initial loong patterns began to appear. The Longshan period     5     (date) back 4,000 to 4,500 years is considered a critical stage in the formation of Chinese civilization, during which the unique loong patterns in the north and south began to integrate, and     6     new loong pattern appeared. As a symbol of royal power, the loong pattern has been     7     (continual) improved.

People in the Shang Dynasty had greater     8     (enthusiastic) for the loong, and the loong patterns of this period,     9     the basis of the original loong patterns, had the characteristics of birds, elephants, deer, horses and other animals, making the images more attractive.

After thousands of years of development, the loong eventually became the     10     (spirit) and cultural symbol of the Chinese nation.

More and more young people tend     1     (give) opportunities to gain direct insights into the interrelationships of nature and humans, the handling of animals, and the origin of their food,     2     it is not enough—agriculture should reach every student.

Agriculture is a subject that combines a wide     3     (various) of fields of knowledge. In almost all grades and types of school, either the lessons or the guideline of the schools     4     (become) inclusive, to integrate agriculture and farming into the learning concept. The preservation of the natural basis of life and questions about the production of regenerative energy and renewable raw materials     5     (think) to be vital aspects of school lessons in primary, middle and high schools.

The problems of agriculture and farming are     6     particular interest at the present stage of the development of different countries and regions. The reason is that the development of the agro-industrial complex is one of the priority projects,     7     agriculturalists believe should lead to an increase in agricultural production and the development of the farming part of the economy.

The farm is significant, serving as a unique,     8     (impress) out-of-classroom space with action-centered knowledge transfer (迁移) , where students can get practical experience and skills.     9     is apparent that farmers win over schools to teach agricultural contents in a very vivid way at the learning site of the farm, thus     10     (offer) their students direct and clear insights into the living and working world of farmers.

China, the ancient civilization famous for its engineering skills, has added four more of its irrigation projects     1     the World Heritage Irrigation Structures (WHIS) list, thus     2     (increase) its total number of listed projects to 34.The new additions include the Oimenyan Irrigation System, the Hongze Lake Irrigation System, the Huoquan Spring Irrigation System, and the Baini Weirs. These projects are     3     (wide) known for their historical value and scientific experience, and    4     (be) a testament (证明) of China’s rich heritage and widespread distribution of irrigation engineering.

The Qimenyan Irrigation System in Anhui Province, is a wonder dating back to the Western Han Dynasty. For over 2,000 years, it has been a     5     (rely) source of irrigation and flood control. The Hongze Lake Irrigation System located in Jiangsu Province     6     (use) for irrigation and farming since the Eastern Han Dynasty. The Huoquan Spring Irrigation System in Shanxi Province boasts a history of nearly 1,400 years. It serves multiple purposes,     7     include irrigation, water supply, ecology, and tourism. The Baini Weirs in HubeiProvince continue to function in irrigation, flood control, drought relief, and water supply.

The WHIS list is a globally     8     (recognize) platform by the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID ),     9     international organization established in 1950. The ICID promotes scientific and technological exchanges on irrigation and flood control. With the     10     (late) additions, the WHIS list now has a total of 159 projects across the globe.

The 2.4-km-long Peljesac Bridge (佩列沙茨大桥), connecting Croatia’s mainland with the Peljesac Peninsula on the country’s southern Adriatic coast,     1     (be) a Belt and Road Initiative project built by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) .

The bridge has     2     (significant) improved people’s lives, cut travel time to the Adriatic coast and increased     3     (economy) opportunities for the region. “This bridge is not a luxury; it is our     4     (necessary),” said Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic when the bridge was opened.

The construction team attached great importance     5     environmental protection. While     6     (build) the bridge, they took different measures to create     7     environmentally friendly site. A bubble curtain, a measure to reduce noise caused by underwater construction,     8     (apply) to decrease the disturbance to the wildlife in the sea and neighboring residents. In addition, oil containment zones were set up at the site     9       (prevent) possible oil leaks.

“I have worked on some other big projects in Europe, but none compare with the Peljesac Bridge project,” Selma Knudsen said,     10     worked as a commercial coordinator on the Peljesac Bridge project.