Jingxi Taiping Drum is a traditional form of dancing. With its display of profound cultural elements, it     1    (include) in the first batch (批次) of China’s national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) items in 2006.

The     2    (early) historical references of this art date back to the Spring and Autumn Period. At the beginning of the Qing Dynasty, it started to gain     3    (popular) in and around the capital, and then it was introduced to Mentougou District of Beijing.

In ancient times, the drums were played     4     New Year’s Eve at the imperial palace to bring peace. As a result, the performance also became known as the “New Year Drum” by Beijingers. This type of drum dance is commonly seen     5    (perform) during the last and first month of the lunar year in many local festive activities, thus expressing people’s hope of     6     peaceful and prosperous year to come.

During a given performance, drummers perform various dance moves while     7    (hold) the drum in their left hands and a mallet (球棍) in their right hands. Traditional Chinese aesthetic (美学的) concepts are reflected in the drum playing, all of     8     represent distinctive local features.

In the past decades, efforts     9    (make) by Mentougou District to preserve this signature folk dance culture. Today, the time-honored folk art of the Jingxi Taiping Drum is being taken up by the young people     10     is presenting its lively artistic charm (魅力) on a global stage.

4 . Music is one of the most     1     (power) things in my life. Listening to music can help to motivate me in trying time. When younger, I     2     (have) no great love for music as I do now. I mainly listened to     3     my parents were listening to. Whether I was in the car, the house,     4     anywhere else there was sure to be some Beatles, or Buddy Holly constantly playing in the background. Now as I’m older, I enjoy it for the reason that it allows me to remember my childhood.

I believe music has the power     5     (convey) all sorts of emotion. The song “A little bit longer” by Nick Jonas is     6     an emotional and inspiring song that when I hear it, I always come close to     7     (drop) down tears, especially when I watch it being played live. The effect that music can have     8     our emotions is tremendous, as it can bring people to floods of tears or bursts of     9     (laugh).

I believe music affects people in many ways. To me, music is     10     (extreme) important in my life. I think it brings me closer to my friends and family.

5 . Music is one of the most important and powerful things in my life.    1    (listen)to music can help motivate me in hard times.

When I was younger, I didn’t have the great love     2    music as I do now. I     3    (main) listened to what my parents were listening to. I didn’t have much of care for musical compositions. Whether I was in the car, the home,     4    anywhere else, there was sure to be some Beatles, Buddy Holly, or the Dubliners. Now as I’m65    5    (old), I enjoy it as it allows me     6    (remember) my childhood.

I believe music     7    (have)the ability to convey all sorts of feelings. The effect that music can have on our     8    (emotion) is unbelievable, as it can bring people to floods of tears or bursts of laughter.

I believe music affects people in many different ways. To me music is more than just     9    we listen to or play. It’s something to feel. In my life, it is music which is extremely important    10     brings me closer to my friends and family. I also feel that it helps me to get through things.