Dr. Richard Fairhurst,     1     author of the book The New Age of Invention, is now     2    ( interview) by the reporter from Between the Pages. In Richard’s opinion, there     3    ( be ) golden ages of invention throughout history and he also mentions the four great     4    (invent) in Ancient China and the great ones in the West. But now most of the new great inventions are tech-based, for example, virtual reality and     5    ( wear) tech.     6    addition, important advances in medicine and environmental science have been made thanks to     7    ( increase) computer power. And an intelligent walking house is capable of     8    ( use) GPS technology to travel to different places. The     9    ( impress) stuff makes the interviewer surprised.     10    inspires Richard to invent things is recognising a problem that needs a solution.

In December 1938 , Winton went to Prague    1       ( aid) people who were escaping    2     the Nazis. Winton saved    3     ( frighten) Jewish children whose lives were    4     danger. He used    5     (donate) funds and his own money to pay the 50 pounds per child that the British government required. During World War II, Winton served    6       an officer and then worked for international charities. Winton lived    7    common life and never mentioned his efforts to save the 669 children.     8    , that all changed in 1988. A forgotten journal     9    ( bring) his actions to public attention. Winton received various    10     ( honour).

When Ryan was still    1     schoolboy in Canada, he wanted to make a     2    (different) for the world. After learning the news of freshwater     3    (short) in developing African countries , he made his plan     4    (earn) money to build a well. He cleaned windows    5     did gardening for others and finally got enough money with the help of people around him. In Uganda he saw the well and many    6     (delight) students.     7     (late), his experience led him    8     (set) up a foundation to help more people.     9     Ryan did really inspired more people to make their dreams a    10     (real).

New Year pictures are an ancient Chinese folk art.     1     (date) from the Song Dynasty, they reflect the customs and beliefs of the people. New Year pictures, as their name suggests,     2     (create) especially to celebrate the Lunar New Year holiday. The custom is popular with the people in the countryside,     3     will be busy cleaning the whole house and sticking     4     (vary) pictures on their doors, windows, walls, and stoves at the Spring Festival. They are often updated     5     (annual), meaning “say goodbye to the past and welcome the future”.

Traditional New Year pictures, famous for simple lines, brilliant colors and scenes of prosperity, have the     6     (feature) of both woodcut prints and Chinese paintings, making a special branch in traditional folk art. New Year pictures are produced in all regions in China with different local characteristics     7     (meet) the specific needs of the vast rural population.

Besides, viewed     8     the symbol of good luck and happiness, New Year pictures cover     9     wide range of themes, but the message in all pictures is related to nice things in the wish of the people. There are more and more new materials for New Year pictures. Meanwhile, New Year pictures     10     (become) a hot collectors’ item for both Chinese and foreigners in recent years.

For thousands of years, the Yellow River has been considered     1       cradle of Chinese civilization.

In order to protect the     2     (ecology) environment of the Yellow River, support the sustainable development of the surrounding areas, and showcase its cultural heritage, a project is now underway,     3     aims to create a range of recreational     4     (facility) along the river’s banks.

Some museums are also planning to present the historical and cultural relics     5     (discover) along the Yellow River and promote the culture of the Yellow River, using AR, VR and other advanced technologies. In the coming years, a series of activities     6     (arrange) to protect and inherit the culture of those ethnics living along the river.

The project incorporates archaeological research and the protection of cultural relics in these areas.The rich heritage serves as an important resource for the     7     (construct) of the Yellow River National Cultural Park. The project will make full use of the existing archaeological sites, bringing these ancient relics back to life so they can tell their stories.

Flood control and disaster prevention work will be carried out along the Yellow River to protect the environment and keep residents    8     (complete) safe while these cultural parks are being built, They will be developed as a new kind of “intelligent parks”     9     (feature) creative models to provide residents     10     some brand- new infrastructure (基础设施) .

Known as the “Ice Cream Cathedral”, Coppelia is one of the largest ice cream stores in the world.     1     (locate) in Havana, it serves over 30,000 customers per day.

Coppelia consists     2     a two-story building, outside which people queue for ice cream every single day, and a park with hundreds of tables where 1,000 people can enjoy the frozen treats at a time. Originally, Coppelia     3     (build) in a project led by Fidel Castro. He reportedly ordered ice cream from American producer Howard Johnson, and upon tasting it decided to create something bigger and better. His idea was     4     huge hit, and to this day thousands of people continue to enjoy ice cream at Coppelia Park.

Coppelia     5     (be) a major city landmark for both locals and visitors since its opening. But it got more attention when it was featured in one of the most     6     (wide) viewed Cuban Strawberry and Chocolate.

Even today, Coppelia remains extremely popular in Havana. It’s the place     7     most children celebrate their birthdays and many couples go on first dates. It’s also one of Havana’s main tourist     8     (attract). And for about 5 Cuban pesos per scoop, Coppelia’s ice cream is worth     9     (taste). Some visitors even say that Coppelia is serving the best ice cream in the world.

Cubans can be some of the most talkative people in the world,     10     all talks end once they’re seated with ice cream in Coppelia. Conversation at the shared tables is very quiet, with voices hardly heard.

Think of travel in Greece, and your mind may wander to images of ferries cruising(巡航)across the Aegean Sea. Taking to the water is essential if you plan to travel between the Greek islands, but there     1     (be) plenty of other ways to enjoy Greece’s amazing landscapes, including planes, trains, buses     2     bicycles.

Cycling in Greece is growing in     3     (popular), best done in spring and fall rather than high summer. Strong leg muscles are     4     must to tackle the mountains, or you can stick to some of the     5     (flat) coast roads than the mountain roads. Some are bicycle-friendly, but others have such steep roads     6     cycling is not recommended.

Overall, cycling infrastructure around Greece leaves something to be desired. Bicycle lanes are rare to nonexistent, and there is a real danger from speeding cars —     7     (drive) by locals and tourists alike.

Bicycles may be carried for free on some ferries, while on others, there may be a fee, or they may not be allowed at all because of a lack of space on board.

You can rent bicycles in most tourist hangouts, but they are not as     8     (wide) available as cars and motorcycles. Prices range     9     €10 to €20 per day,     10     (depend) on the type of bicycle. Always make sure the rental cost includes the use of a helmet.

China’s first ever Master’s degree in comprehensive Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) research kicked off at Tianjin University in August 2022. Now, the major has received its first update, and a set of textbooks     1     (tailor) to the special degree are currently being compiled (编写).

The titles of three textbooks    2     (reveal) so far. The General Theory of Intangible Cultural Heritage aims to provide students with a theoretical foundation for ICH research and will be     3    great use to newcomers in the field. The Book of Wolk Literature and Art and The Oral History of Inheritors are designed with case study examples attached to each subject.

The textbooks are being worked on by leading experts in the field. Twenty years ago, Chinese     4    ( pioneer) scholar Xiang Yunju published a book called Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The book has become     5    basic guide for the world’s as well as China’s scholars to establish a comprehensive ICH system. Currently, Xiang is working as the chief    6    (edit) of The General Theory of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Although the major is not the only Master’s degree in China to touch upon the subject of ICH, yet unlike all other “cultural heritage” majors    7     see ICH as a sub-discipline, the    8     (new) established major attempts to provide students from different backgrounds with the most targeted training according to the     9    (official).

Such a kind of “interdisciplinary” training led Su Junjie, a Chinese ICH scholar with years of teaching experience at Deakin University in Australia,     10     (call) it “innovative” and “world-leading”.

Water flowing, birds singing and leaves rustling (发出沙沙声), a woman moves around a cottage…… This is the opening scene of Rainforest Time, a large-scale live performance in the city of Wuzhishan, Hainan Province.

The show,     1    (last) for about 70 minutes, presents the beauty of the sun, the moon, mountains and rivers that contributes     2    a green lifestyle.

The first audience     3    (watch) the show were deeply impressed by the amazing music and dance. One member of the audience said, “This is the show we locals want to see. The confidence in our national culture is     4    (definite) improved.”

Much practice     5     (make)since official rehearsals (彩排) started last July. There are fifty     6     (profession) actors in the cast. Most of them are ordinary people     7     (select) from the local square- dancing groups. It’s a down to earth event     8     people perform, people watch, and people enjoy.

The event first appeared in Wuzhishan because “the city’s government has a great     9    (aware) of protecting its local environment.” “Hainan is building     10    (it) into a national zone of ecological conservation,” says Yang Haidi, author of This beloved Land: Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park, who attended the show.

An exhibition     1     (feature) traditional costumes of China’s Miao ethnic group and a show with models wearing Miao embroidery (刺绣) clothing kicked off on Sunday in Milan, the fashion capital of Italy. The event offered the audience an opportunity     2     (appreciate) the craftsmanship of Miao embroiderers at close quarters.

“Fashion first of all is culture,” Raffaela Godi, from the audience, told Xinhua. “This fashion show we just saw is an example of     3     is culture, art and fashion together.”

The Miao ethnic group residing     4     (large) in southwest China’s Guizhou Province has a population of 4.3 million and more than 100     5     (branch). Miao people use needles and threads to embroider patterns representing nature and the ethnic group’s history on their costumes. Due to its     6     (art) charm, techniques and rich culture, Miao embroidery has been recognized as a national-level intangible cultural heritage.

Shi Chuanying, an embroiderer from Taijiang County of Guizhou Province,     7     (bring) her works to the exhibition in Milan. “Miao embroidery’s presence at Milan Fashion Week will be     8     great significance to us, and I believe the embroidery will be appreciated on a global stage,” said Shi.

As an experienced embroiderer, she has led more than 300 local embroiders to make Miao embroidery products     9     (export) to France and Italy.

Long Youming, director of the Guizhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Center, said the event is     10     good way to present traditional Chinese culture and accelerate the industrialization, internationalization and branding of Miao embroidery.