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.

Lǎozìhào refers to the old and famous shops, which have always been reliable and trustworthy and still enjoy     1     irreplaceable position in people’s minds since long time. Not only do they represent high quality and good reputation, they have also become an indispensable part in     2     (people) daily life.

These famous and time-honored shops, eg, Quanjude and Tongrentang,     3     (locate) in Qianmen, the center of Beijing, all have represented the highly developed     4     (commerce) culture of old Beijing.

But these shops are more about businesses; they are also a historical and cultural phenomenon. He     5     has never tasted a roast duck will regret his whole life--such common sayings have made Quanjude a     6     (represent) of Beijing. Many other similar two-part allegorical sayings among the folks have also     7     (vivid) revealed the very characteristics of these old shops.

Nowadays, with the rapid development of economy and fierce competition in modern society, some Lǎozìhào shops have been keeping pace     8     the times and carrying forward their brands through continuous reforms and innovations. That’s why they    9     (stand) the test of time and survived in competition, while some others have faded into the history due to their inability     10     (adapt) to the rapid changes in modern social life.

Suodiu, one of the dishes in Hubei, made a comeback this summer someway. The dish,     1     real rock dish, is literally rocks. It’s low in calories and 100% eco-friendly. Since its comeback, many street vendors (小贩)     2     (make) sudden profits by the suodiu craze.

Previously, on the coasts of Hubei Province, fishers would     3     (stick) on fishing boats long waiting for their turn to dock. With their food     4     (run) out, they came up with the creative and     5     (conventional) idea of cooking smooth river rocks to kill the time. The rocks were cleaned, boiled and then stir-fried with oil, garlic, ginger and a     6     (vary) of sauces. They never ate the rocks actually but just suck on them for the flavour and spat them out.

Hence, the name suo means sucking, and diu means getting rid of.     7     (essential), it all comes down to the secret sauce recipe.

Since the only thing eatable in suodiu is the sauce, every street vendor has     8     (they) own secret recipe. But the main ingredients are the same — ginger, lots of garlic and spicy chili,     9     will have you reaching for your ice-cold beer or bottle of wine.

It was the perfect drinking snack for bored fishers to pass the time while at sea. Now it’s still enjoyed     10     a drinking snack.

The very ancient poetry that     1     (write) a thousand or more years ago was simpler and about common things like love, romance and nature that people appreciate. Though much poetry was created in the eras following the Song dynasty, it is thought that the poets became increasingly     2     (academy) and hard to understand so that modern Chinese can’t appreciate the style and meaning.

For foreigners, ancient Chinese poetry     3     (be) more difficult     4     (comprehend). One of the reasons is the nature of Chinese characters     5     (they).Often one character has many meanings,     6     makes the translation of Chinese into English a key part of reading and understanding Chinese poetry. Put simply, good translation is essential to     7     (full) understand Chinese poems.

Another point worth     8     (notice) about ancient Chinese poetry is that itis influenced by Confucian and Taoist thinking. Ancient Chinese poetry has a focus of friendship besides love or being     9     lover. Friendships, to the village, the community, the country or your drinking friends are dominant themes. The poets’ main task seems to be just writing poetry, because a life as a poet is an important thing. In this respect, Chinese poetry is all     10     the poet, the “meaning” for the poet and not what is happening around the poet.

Zhang Zening, a hanfu enthusiast in Nanjing, started an extraordinary journey eight years ago to revive this traditional Chinese costume. Inspired by ancient murals (壁画) ，Zhang studied the artistry of hanfu in various museums,     1     (transform) paintings into wearable pieces.

Upon graduating, Zhang opened     2     hanfu studio with some friends. Now Zhang has cooperated with women’s re-employment organizations, seeking stay-at-home women with sewing skills, among     3     were many single mothers that could earn an income while taking care of their children. Around 2015, Zhang began to focus independently     4     the process of hanfu restoration. In that year, she visited Dunhuang, and     5    (impress) by the delicate murals there, wondering how she could     6     (possible) materialize them into beautiful costumes. Eight years     7     (late), she managed to restore more than 50 sets. In the past decade, she     8     (travel) to more than 10 cities across China, constantly studying murals and conducting research to restore hanfu from different     9     (dynasty ) . She has cross-referenced different materials accurate as possible. Thanks to her work, many young people wear     10     (restore) hanfu when they visit museums, and Zhang is excited to see more of them doing so.

The series “Escape from the British Museum”,     1     (comprise) of three episodes, has attracted over 310 million views since its release in late August on Douyin. It gives     2     account of a jade teapot transforming into a woman and escaping the British Museum with the assistance of a Chinese journalist. To our relief,     3     has sparked an appeal for the return of Chinese cultural relics is the widespread popularity of the series.

Recently, a formal notice     4     (submit) to the Chinese Film Administration to make a full-length animated version of “Escape from the British Museum”. Unlike the original series     5     (concentrate) on a single artifact, the movie will feature multiple Chinese relics that long for     6     (they) homeland and choose to return to China. The distinguished writer Wang Xuewen will be entrusted with crafting the screenplay, though it is not revealed whether the series originators will also be involved in the     7     (adapt).

Chinese state media have also     8     (enthusiastic) advocated the Douyin series. “We are thrilled to see Chinese young people are passionate     9     history and tradition,” remarked state broadcaster CCTV. “We also eagerly await the early return of Chinese artifacts     10     have been displaced overseas.”

It all began with a video showing a professor at a Chinese university several months ago. Standing before a classroom which     1     (fill) with eager students, she humorously said, “Princesses, please take your seats.” This video swiftly went viral on social media,     2     (cause) a fresh wave known as “princess literature”.

Actually, the word “princess” carries much     3     (important), especially for Gen Zers,     4     were brought up on “princess” stories and films such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Frozen.     5     (traditional), a princess was seen by the public as     6     irresponsible and proud figure. And they were even considered as the “the Lost Generation”.     7    , many of today’s “princesses” are independent, struggling for self-worth and exploring positive values.

“The popular phrase, ‘Princesses, please xx’, was appreciated by the youth, not only for its humor but for the     8     (emotion) value it offered to us”, said a college student when interviewed.

While many of recent Chinese Internet phrases     9     tangping, or “lying flat”, and foxi, or “Buddha-like”, reflects the discouraging attitude of young people, this phrase serves as a positive way     10     (adapt) to various pressures in their lives.

Chinese coffee giant Luckin Coffee hit 10,000 stores in China in June, surpassing (超过) Starbucks     1     the largest coffee chain brand in the country following rapid nationwide     2     (expand) this year.

Founded in 2017, Luckin Coffee burst onto the Chinese coffee scene to challenge Starbucks through     3     (afford) coffee options and mobile ordering. It is very common to buy a drink from Luckin for $ 2 or less after heavy discounts. Meanwhile, a cup of coffee from Starbucks     4     (price) at $ 4.1 or more.

In the quarter ended June 30, Luckin Coffee opened 1,485 new stores,     5       (average) 16.5 new stores daily. China is traditionally a tea-drinking market,     6     over the last few years, coffee sales have been increasing     7     (steady), especially in urban areas and among younger     8     (professional). China’s overall coffee sales will rise at     9     rate of 8.7% annually from 2022 to 2027, according to GlobalData.

The Chinese coffee chain expanded to Singapore in its first international attempt and has opened 14 stores in the city-state so far.     10     (make) things even more impressive, all the coffee is specially crafted by an international team of World Barista Championship winners, so you won’t find a bad cup of Joe.

Live streaming (直播) has gone popular in China. Many have turned     1    (they) into live streaming users or followers. But many problems come along. Many minors have ever spent large amounts of money     2     (tip) and buying virtual gifts for their idols during live streams. Some live streams promote online games, poor products with misleading claims, and even something illegal     3     affects underage (未成年的) followers.

Chinese authorities have introduced a set of updated regulations (管理) on live streaming industry     4     (protect) the interests of minors. The new rules, issued by a central department, including the National Radio,     5     (publish) on Saturday. A source told China Daily, “I know that     6     (probable) means the days are gone when live streamers were often rewarded without inspection.” Besides, those under the age of 16 will be prohibited to perform as live streamers under the new rules. For those     7     (applicant) aged between 16 and 18, the     8     (approve) of their guardians (监护人) is necessary.

The document also calls for cooperation to carry     9     further inspections (检查). Online game enterprises and platforms, like Tencent and NetEase, have also been required to follow     10     stricter regulations to manage the services of live streaming games.

Frequently     1     (feed) by tourists and drivers, a wolf in Hoh Xil, Qinghai province, has recently gained popularity and sparked discussions online due to its downy and round shape.

The wolf, which     2     (be) once bony in the wilderness, has now become quite fat and even learned to wag its tail and expose its stomach.     3     an attempt to ask for food from the     4     (pass) vehicles. Some netizens tease the wolf,saying that it no longer wants to put efforts into hunting,     5     others express their concerns that this action may disturb the natural order. Qi Xinzhang from Xining Wildlife Park,stated that random feeding should not be encouraged. He mentioned, “I want to believe in the kindness of the feeders, but kindness needs     6     (sense) support.” He further explained that death itself is a natural part of life and a     7     (necessary) for other predators’ survival.

Dai Qiang,a researcher at the Chengdu Institute of Biology, said that feeding wild animals might bring risks to the feeders     8     (them). Wild animals,especially injured ones,may carry some bacteria. Wolves are predators after all,     9     seemingly gentle appearance can’t guarantee they won’t display aggression. Therefore, it’s important     10    (maintain) a safe distance.