The International Workers’ Day, sometimes     1     (call) Labour Day or May Day, is not only a celebration of workers’ rights, but also a seasonal celebration in many countries. The holiday is a     2    （celebrate) of laborers in about 90 countries.

People     3     (observe) this holiday since 1920 to show their     4     (aware) of protecting the working class    5     exploitation (剥削). In China, people don’t need to go to work from May 1st until May 3^rd, many of     6    take this opportunity to meet up friends     7     go for short trips, with no specific public events during the holiday.

A recent report was issued by the China Tourism Academy,    8     (say) that the number of domestic (国内的) tourist trips will reach about 4.55 billion,    9     increase of 73 percent year on year. “China’s tourism market has embarked on a track of recovery this year. And we will see a     10     (continue) ‘travel frenzy (狂热)’ during the May Day holiday,” said Li Huigin, a tourism expert with the China University of Geosciences.

Spring Festival Gala sees viewership rise nearly 13% to 679m

This year’s Spring Festival Gala (庆典), a celebration     1     (annual) produced and broadcast by China Media Group (CMG), unfolded on the eve of the Chinese New Year on Friday evening. This occasion stands for a     2     (significance) time when Chinese people around the world gather with their     3     (family) to welcome the Chinese New Year, attracting 679 million viewers,     4     15.13% increase from the previous year.

The gala was also broadcast in about 200 countries in 68 languages,     5     (receive) warm feedback.

This year, the gala, besides Beijing, had four branch venues (分会场) in Shenyang, Liaoning province, Xi’an, Shaanxi province, Changsha, Hunan province, and Kashgar in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.

Audience enjoyed a     6     (various) of local cultural elements from those places, such     7     folk musical instruments and folk dances.

    8     (support) by ultra-high-definition production, the gala was telecast (电视广播) on TV screens, public large screens, and mobile devices.

Since its first broadcast in 1983, the annual CCTV Spring Festival Gala     9     (become) a necessary part of celebrations in the country. A major entertainment during Lunar New Year’s Eve, the gala marks the joyous moment     10     families gather together to celebrate the upcoming year.

The opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou was a spectacular display of Chinese culture and innovation. The ceremony was     1     feast for the senses, with stunning visuals, innovative performances, and a     2     (touch) tribute to the history and culture of Asia. The ceremony was themed “Memories of Jiangnan”,     3     (use) the element of water to showcase the     4     (region) natural beauty and cultural charm. The ceremony also incorporated     5     (element) of Liangzhu culture and the Qiantang River tides, reflecting China’s long and storied history and cultural heritage. The opening ceremony also     6     (break) new ground in terms of technology, using digital ignition for the first time to integrate the concept     7     “Digital China” into the ceremony. Additionally, the ceremony used a large number of drone performances to create a stunning visual spectacle. The opening ceremony was a fitting way to kick off the Asian Games, a     8    (celebrate) of sport and unity. The ceremony was a     9     (remind) of the rich cultural heritage of Asia and the power of sport     10     (bring) people together.

As you grow older, there    1    (be) certain events that will mark(纪念) your growth.    2    (graduate) from high school and getting your first job are just two of these. What are some other ways in    3    we mark our journey toward adulthood?

In the US, getting your driver’s license at the age of 16 is viewed    4    a major coming-of-age ritual(仪式). You may have seen kids celebrating their first car in movies and TV shows. It is the first true taste of    5    (independent) for most teenagers.    6    not every teenager gets a new car right away.    7    (usual), their parents will buy a second-hand car for them as their first car.

Another big coming-of-age event is the prom(毕业舞会).    8    (hold) at the end of the year, the prom is a graduation celebration for senior high school students. Teenagers wear fancy clothing, ask each other to dance and vote for a prom “king” and “queen”. For many teenagers, prom is the    9    (big) social event of the year. It’s time for them    10    (dress) like an adult.