In a groundbreaking move, China Media Group (CMG) aired the nation’s first-ever cartoon series     1     (produce) entirely with the generative AI model. The 26-episode series, titled Poems of Timeless Acclaim, vividly reimagines traditional Chinese poems and verses, offering     2     (engage) storytelling enhanced by lively visuals.

CMG Media GPT,     3     powerful machine-learning model developed jointly by CMG and the Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (SAIL) , is behind the show’s production. This model,     4     is trained with traditional Chinese poetry and large amounts of video and sound material, can create images and scenes in a traditional Chinese ink wash painting style     5     (feature) accurate architectural designs and clothing details. SAIL stressed the CMG Media GPT’s     6     (efficient), noting that it provided designers with a low-cost and efficient tool for character and scene design. So far, this AI-powered approach     7     (use) in every stage of the development and production process, and it has dramatically reduced production time and cost for CMG. “ AI will not replace humans     8     increase humans’ working efficiency.” Shen Haixiong, head of the China Media Group, expressed the broadcaster’s commitment     9     AI in a WeChat post, “We will explore deeper into technological innovation and embrace the Internet and AI     10     (build) a ‘powerful engine’ and ‘driving force’ for a new type of international mainstream media.”

The Tigris River and the Euphrates River are two of the most significant rivers in the Middle East     1     define Mesopotamia, the ancient land between the rivers. They shaped the civilizations that flourished along their banks and have been essential     2    (source)of water for agriculture, transportation and trade.

The Tigris River originates in the Taurus Mountains of eastern Turkey and flows southeast through Iraq before joining the Euphrates River     3    (form)the Shatt al-Arab which then empties into the Persian Gulf. The river has a     4    (long)of about 1,900 kilometres.

In ancient times, the Tigris River served as     5     lifeline for different groups of people,     6    (include)Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians and Persians. Cities like Baghdad and Mosul     7    (situate)along its banks. The river provided water for irrigation, enabling the cultivation of crops such as wheat, barley and dates. It also facilitated trade routes, connecting ancient Mesopotamian cities and     8    (great)improving the exchange of goods and ideas. Similar     9     the Tigris River, the Euphrates River played a crucial role in the development of ancient civilizations.

Both rivers     10    (face)challenges in recent times. Dams, diversions(分水渠)and water projects have been constructed along their courses, impacting the flow and availability of water downstream.

Staying up late may work well for business professionals or     1    (lawyer), but a new study suggests it can be harmful for students. High school students     2     stay up late see their test scores fall behind their more well-rested classmates.

The study,     3    (perform) by researchers at University of California, Berkeley, examined survey data from over 2,700 volunteers, whose ages ranged from thirteen       4     seventeen in the United States. Thirty percent of them admitted to bedtimes past 11:30 pm during the school year. Following the data, these night owls(夜猫子)     5    (see) their grades slip when compared to other students. Additionally, these teens who didn’t get enough sleep also reported a     6    (high)rate of emotional problems.

The silver lining is that the study shows     7     easy solution to some teens’ problems: get more sleep. Teens facing emotional problems or depression could attempt       8    (adjust) their sleep cycles before turning to stronger measure for     9    (relieve). Compared to doctors’ bills and medication, going to bed earlier can be simple r and more cost- effective.

Doctors recommend 9 hours of sleep every night for teens. Parents should make     10     a rule to turn off their children’s smart phones and laptops when the sun goes down. Now more than ever, a good night’s sleep can make the difference.

It took six hours for Liu Yi to get to Tianshui, Northwest China’s Gansu province by train. He     1     (spend) another two hours waiting in a queue and finally got his hands on a bowl of local malatang — a mix of foods     2     (boil) in hot, spicy broth. While choosing the     3     (ingredient) he wanted, Liu picked wide, thin rice noodles and a lot of chillis, along     4     the usual vegetables and meat. Spicy food is a must for Liu, a native of Southwest China’s Sichuan province. “The malatang did not disappoint me. It has a kind of rich     5     (fragrant),” Liu said, after wiping his bowl clean.

The popularity of the dish is     6     (sudden) increasing. Thousands of diners like Liu have been making their way to the little-known northwestern city     7     (try) malatang, overwhelming local restaurant owners and contributing to local wealth. Since early March, videos and photos of Tianshui malatang     8     (go) viral on social media platforms. It all started when a netizen released a seven-second video on Feb 13 that gained millions of views. More vloggers followed suit, and then the tourists began to arrive in groups.

Within a month, bookings for hotel rooms in Tianshui had increased year-on-year, according to Ctrip,     9     online travel platform. Qinzhou district,     10     most malatang restaurants and attractions are located, received more than 770,000 tourists, local authorities said.

At noon, the Tongxin Cafeteria near the Jing'an Temple downtown has a line that demonstrates its multi-generational     1     （popular）. The menu,     2     over 60 dishes served daily, caters to (迎合) all kinds of tastes.

“     3     （compare）with food ordered for lunch online, this place is much better,” said Chen Luo,     4     accountant from a nearby office building. Chen, who lives alone, formerly depended     5     （heavy）on delivered meals ordered online until her parents raised concerns about the nutritional value. The nearby community canteen is a perfect solution.

Originally, these cafeterias, once known as “senior canteens”,     6     （establish）to provide healthy meals at     7     （afford）prices to older folks who might not be getting enough nutrition at home. From 2019 to 2021, the Shanghai government set a goal of building 200 new community canteens,     8     （bring）the total at the end of last year to 1, 608.

The manager of a local community canteen, said the prices of the dishes were 20 percent     9     （low）than current market rates because of the government assistance.

So popular have some community cafeterias become     10     they appear on WeChat and other lifestyle sharing platforms.