2025年高考英语一轮复习强化训练 专题11 语法填空

During China's dynastic period, emperors planned the city of Beijing arranged the residential areas according to social classes. The term "hutong", (original) meaning "water well" in Mongolian, appeared first during the Yuan Dynasty.

In the Ming Dynasty, the center was the Forbidden City, (surround)in concentric(同心的)circles by the Inner City and Outer City. Citizens of higher social classes (permit) to live closer to the center of the circles. The large siheyuan of these high-ranking officials and wealthy businessmen often (feature)beautifully carved and painted roof beams and pillars(柱子). The hutongs they formed were orderly, lined by (space) homes and walled gardens. Farther from the center lived the commoners and laborers. Their siheyuan were far smaller in scale and (simple) in design and decoration, and the hutongs were narrower.

Hutongs represent an important cultural element of the city of Beijing. Thanks to Beijing's long history capital of China, almost every hutong has its stories, and some are even associated with historic (event). In contrast to the court life and upper-class culture represented by the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven, the hutongs reflect culture of grassroots Beijingers.

Henry Tyler made the catch of the year on the weekend. When he saw a young child hanging from a sixth-floor apartment balcony(阳台) , Henry ran one hundred metres, jumped over a 1.2-metre fence, and held out his arms to catch the  (fall) child.

Eric Brown, only three years old, knocked Henry down when he fell. The boy is in the hospital and doctors say he'll be OK.

  Brown family live in an apartment building outside Toronto. On the day of the accident, Mrs. Brown was at work and Eric was at home with his father. They both fell  (sleep) while watching TV.

Eric woke up a little later when he heard children playing outside. He pushed a chair onto the balcony, and climbed up  (see) them. When he looked down, he  (accidental) slipped and fell over the edge. He hung on for a few minutes  screamed for his father, but his father didn't hear him.

Henry  (fix) his car when he heard the screams. He looked up and saw Eric hanging from the balcony. He quickly  (throw) his tools aside, and started running, arms out.

"He saved my  (son) life," said Mrs. Brown. "I don't know  to thank him."

"I just didn't want the boy to be hurt," said Henry.

Since people can't always eat out or cook for(they), they get takeout or order delivery. More takeout and more food delivery equal more waste, especially plastic waste. That includes cups, bottles, and bags, most ofare only good for one use. That's a big problem and it is getting even (bad). The use of those plastics (increase) by 300% since 2019. The world won't survive if this situation continues.

Why do humans prefer some smells over others? One theory, increasingly (support) by experts, suggests that smell preferences are learned. It's easy to explain how we determinesmells are dangerous or not: we learn. This has been adopted to ensure easier detection of gas leaks. Gas naturally.(have) no recognisable smell. However, a strong smell is added so that we can raise the alarm when we detect the smell associated with danger.

Helen was walking down the street latethe evening, her arms filled with grocery bags. Focused on balancing the bags, she didn't notice her wallet falling out of her pocket. As Helen walked on, she heard a man charging towards her. Fearful that he might have an intention (harm) her, Helen started to run. Eventually, the man (catch) up with her, and he was only trying to return her wallet!

The Chinese government recently finalized a plan to set up a Giant Panda National Park (GPNP). (cover) an area about three times size of Yellowstone National Part, the GPNP will be one of the first national park in the country. The plan will extend protection to a significant number of areas that(be) previously unprotected, bringing many of the existing protected areas for giant pandas under one authority(increase) effectiveness and reduce inconsistencies in management.

After a three year pilot period, the GPNP will be finally set up next year. The GPNP. (design) to reflect the guiding principle of "protecting the authenticity and integrity (完整性) of natural ecosystems, preserving biological diversity, protecting ecological buffer zones, leaving behind precious natural assets (资产) for future generations". The GPNP's main goal is to improve connectivity between separate(population) and homes of giant pandas, and(eventual) achieve a desired level of population in the wild.

Giant pandas also servean umbrella species (物种). Bringing protection to a host of plants and animals in the southwestern and northwester parts of China. The GPNP is intended to provide stronger protection for all the specieslive within the Giant Panda Range and significantly improve the health of the ecosystem in the area.

May 21st this year marks the first International Tea Day, which was named officially  the United Nations on November 27th, 2019. To celebrate  festival, a number of events took place at the Chinese Businessman Museum in Beijing on Thursday.

The chairman of the China Culture Promotion Society  （address）the opening ceremony. "As a main promoter of the International Tea Day, the birthplace of tea and the  （large）tea-producing country, China has a  （responsible）to work with other countries to promote the healthy development of the tea industry. It can help to build a community with a  （share）future for mankind," he said.

The "First International Tea Day Tea Road Cooperative Initiative" issued（发布）at the ceremony calls for people working in the tea industry to come together to promote international cooperation  cultural exchanges. A four-year tea promotion—Tea Road Cooperative Plan—was also issued in accordance with the initiative.

  （strengthen）the connection with young people, the event included a number of public promotional activities on social media,  （invite）twenty-nine tea professionals from around the world to have thirty-six hours of uninterrupted live broadcasts.

The Chinese Ancient Tea Museum was officially unveiled（揭幕）at the ceremony, opening  （it）first exhibition: The Avenue of Truth—A Special Exhibition of Pu'er Tea.

A visually-challenged man from Beijing recently hiked (徒步) 40 days to Xi'an, as a first step  (journey) the Belt and Road route (路线) by foot.

On the 1,100-Kilometer journey, the man Cao Shengkang,  lost his eyesight at the age of eight in a car accident, crossed 40 cities and counties in three province. Inspired by the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation  (hold) in Beijing. Cao decided to cover the route by hiking as a tribute (致敬) to the ancient Silk Road.  friend of his, Wu Fan, volunteered to be his companion during the trip.

Cao and Wu also collectcd garbage along the road, in order to promote environmental  (protect). Cao believes this will make the hiking trip even more  (meaning). The two of them collected more than 1,000 plastic bottles along the 40-day journey.

In the last five years. Cao  (walk) through 34 countries in six continents, and in 2016, he reached the top of Kilimanjaro, Africa's  (high) mountain.

Now, Cao has started the second part of his dream to walk along the Belt and Road route. He flew 4, 700 kilometers  Xi'an to Kashgar on Spet 20,  (plan) to hike back to Xi'an in five months.

    A few people have lucid (清醒的) dreams, in the dreamer is aware they're dreaming and can control the experience. Some others can learn (have) lucid dreams. The practice can be used to deal with frightening dreams. However, its potential has been limited by it often (be) so hard to achieve. Now, researchers have developed the most effective method yet for promoting lucid dreams.

    The researchers let 121 adults aged 19 to 75 pick something (see)in a previous dream. It was called a "dreamsign" that can serve a reminder to become lucid when met again. The (volunteer) were then handed capsules. Each person got a high-dose (大剂量的) capsule, a low-dose capsule and a placebo (无效对照剂) capsule, but they couldn't tell which was which. On three occasions, they woke in middle of the night, took a capsule, imagined their dreamsign and went back to sleep. The high dose was most effective, causing lucid dreams in 42 per cent of participants. About 27 per cent (report) lucid dreams with the low dose and 14 per cent after taking the placebo capsule.

    The potential applications are (excite). "This new method has the success rate we need to be able to (proper) do research on lucid dreaming," says Denholm Aspy at the University of Adelaide in Australia.

    In modern India, polluting sectors continue to be important pillars of the economy. Many argue that any attempt to get rid of coal would result  a widespread loss of jobs.  (similar), much of India's commercial transport is run on diesel(柴油). The idea of replacing diesel trucks and cars with cleaner electric powered vehicles (consider) too expensive. As the change from coal to natural gas would increase their operating  (cost), business owners fear becoming less

 (compete) in an increasingly global market.

    One of the  (large) contributors to air pollution in India, especially in the north of the country, is the agricultural sector. Every year, between October and November, thousands of farmers burn harvest residue(剩余物) as  prepare fields for the new crop. The practice,  (know) as stubble burning, leads to a smoky haze(雾霾) forming in much of northern India.

    The government  (try) to encourage the use of green technology, such as so-called "Happy Seeder" machines  can sow seeds without having to remove the agricultural residue. However, this has proven to be expensive.

The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics has left a deep (impress) on people across the globe. At Beijing 2022, a total of 2, 877 athletes from 91 countries and regions (compete) for 109 gold medals. "Athletes competed (brave) to exceed limits, setting a number of new world records and Olympic records. This is vivid representation of the Olympic motto-Faster, Higher, Stronger, Together," said Cai Qi, president of the Beijing organizing committee.

Beijing is the first city (host) both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. Besides the competitions, the unique charm of Beijing and the thoughtful services which the city offered to all participants (value). As the first global multi-sport event held as scheduled during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Beijing Winter Games attached great importance the health and safety of all participants. "Our COVID-19 policy has been (effect), setting a successful example for other major international events held during the pandemic," Cai said.

The Beijing Games theme is Together for a shared future have also left the city with rich legacies (遗产), (include) engaging 346 million people in ice and snow sports as well as hosting the Games in a more sustainable way.

A few days ago, the Palace Museum and the Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe signed a cooperation agreement on promotion of the Kunqu Opera. The cooperation has created effective way to promote traditional culture

The Palace Museum is one of the (large) museums of ancient Chinese culture and art in China. It used to be the Forbidden City, the emperors of China's Ming and Qing dynasties lived and conducted state (affair), and was turned into a museum later.

The Kunqu Opera is one of the oldest types of opera in China. (feature) mild and emotional melodies, poetic lines and graceful gestures, it can best represent the traditional Chinese arts. The Kunqu Opera (be) under state protection since the PRC was founded.

The cooperation the Palace Museum and the Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe is a good attempt to preserve this opera, which is (real) worth encouraging.

According to the Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe, this cooperative project is "a dream coming true after three years. We aim to bring to life the opera relics (house) in the Palace Museum."

Some traditional plays recorded and kept in the Palace Museum will be selected and put on show. In addition, the Troupe will also recover a series of plays and perform (they).

Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer only created 37 known works during his lifetime. Now, art history  (lover) have the opportunity to see 28 of these pieces in the (large) exhibition of Vermeer paintings ever. (host) at the Rijks Museum in Amsterdam, the exhibition features a series of well-known pieces from the artist's works that prove why he (know) as the "Master of Light."

Museums from around the world lent their Vermeer paintings for the exhibition that opened on February 10, 2023. Johannes Vermeer is famous around the world  his paintings of calm scenes in domestic settings, and for his (impress) use of light, according to the museum.

Additionally, Vermeer's most famous painting, Girl with a Pearl Earring,  (normal) held at the Maritshu is museum in The Hague, is on display at the Rijks Museum for   limited time, while the rest of the exhibition continues until June.

The Rijks Museum is also offering a digital Vermeer experience for those who are  (able) to see these pieces in person. Titled Closer, this online gallery features the voices of Stephen Fry (in English) and Joy Delima (in Dutch),  give an overview of Vermeer's life and art.

Dressed in long robes, a crowd of young people wanders around royal gardens, with their flowing sleeves（衣袖）（gentle） swaying in the breeze. They are not actors nor actresses in a movie set, but Hanfu fans in a themed event held in Beijing.

"Over a decade ago, Hanfu fashion was a subculture, but relevant （activity） often draw thousands of participants these days, " said Liu Xiang, an organizer of the event.

Hanfu,  was a traditional style of clothing worn by the Han people, nowadays enjoys a growing （popular） among young Chinese people, including Liu. Liu is a co-founder of a Hanfu community in Beijing. This community, called Hua Yan Hui, was founded in 2011 （follow） a Hanfu revival（复兴） movement that emerged from growing cultural confidence and the desire  （express） national identity. Since then, Liu （volunteer）to support the group.

"My passion  Hanfu came from two of my friends who love traditional Chinese clothing, " Liu said. Her interest grew as she learned more about  culture behind it and acquired her first Hanfu costume. Currently, more and more young people wear the adjusted Hanfu with the belief  the best way to preserve tradition is to adapt it to modern life.

    I'm not sure  is more frightened, me or the female gorilla(大猩猩）that suddenly appears out of nowhere. I'm walking on a path in the forest in the Central African Republic. Unexpectedly, I'm face-to-face with the gorilla, who begins screaming at  top of her lungs. That makes her baby scream, and then a 400-pound male appears. He screams the (loud)of all. The noise shakes the trees as the male beats his chest and charges toward me. I quickly lower myself, ducking my head to avoid (look) directly into his eyes so he doesn't feel(challenge).

My name is Mireya Mayor. I'm a (science)who studies animals such as apes and monkeys. I was searching these three western lowland gorillas I'd been observing. No one had seen them for hours, and my colleagues and I were worried.

    When the gorillas and I frightened each other, I was just glad to find (they) alive. True to a gorilla's unaggressive nature, the huge animal (mean)me no real harm. He was just saying: "I'm king of this forest, and here is your reminder!" Once his message was delivered, he allowed me  (stay)and watch.

Despite its rapid industrialization, there are still some corners in China that have maintained its original color.

Ancient towns and villages in China are places  traditions are well preserved in terms of architecture, lifestyle and folk customs. All of these can be found in Huangyao Ancient Town, one of the most-visited tourist (spot)in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

(cover) an area of 3. 6 square kilometers, Huangyao has a history of nearly 1, 000 years  its origins dating back to the Song Dynasty. People (carry) on traditional festivals and customs here for hundreds of years up to now. During Chinese Lunar New Year, over 20 traditional performances(hold), including the dragon dance and suona horn show. On July 14 in the Chinese lunar calendar, residents often come to the riverbank and put lanterns into the river(celebrate) Zhongyuan Jie, the Hungry Ghost Festival.

Black soybean is often added to its local food to create an(extreme) distinctive flavor. When you visit, Huangyao tofu is must-try local dish as it is sold only in this town.

It usually takes a day or two to tour around the old town due to its small size, but you can always stay(long)to experience more of its local hospitality and culture.

Every year during the Spring Festival, a small village east of Beijing puts on a special show. It's about -15℃, and a man dressed in a straw hat and sheepskin coat (throw) spoon after spoon of heavy molten iron(铁水) at a massive, icy wall. The collision(碰撞) between the 1,600℃ liquid metal and the frozen brick creates a waterfall of sparks(火花) (fall) over him, equally beautiful and dangerous.

This is a performance requires extraordinary courage, skill and strength. Known as Da Shuhua, it has a history of 500 years in Nuanquan, a highly-developed steel town. Da Shuhua translates literally into "beating down the tree flowers," agricultural activity of hitting fruit trees to stimulate growth.

In ancient times, fireworks weren't always (wide) affordable. So people in Nuanquan made use of scrap iron and developed Da Shuhua as a way (celebrate) festivals. As a result, they brought firework displays a whole new level.

Today, Da Shuhua has become more popular than ever, due to (ban) on fireworks to reduce air pollution in some parts of China. Every year, this unique firework display attracts tons of people in spite of the freezing cold weather draws attention for its protection. Since 2021, it (list) as an intangible cultural heritage of China.

The special performances of Guangdong Song and Dance Theater, a series of the 2022 Guangdong Performing Arts Troupe Show Season, will be held from mid-Octoberlate November at the Guangdong Arts Theatre.

The Show Season has been shown for five years, and the three classics this time represent the  (late)achievements of Guangdong's artistic creation. Dance drama "Awakening", premiered（首映）in the Macedonian National Theatre in February 2019, has been well-received in fur European countries. Using psychological deconstruction techniques to reflect the characters' inner spiritual world, it(favor)by audiences for bringing both artistic pleasure and inspiration.

"Dragon Boat Racing"is also an unmissable classical dance drama(base)on several Guangdong musicians. Set in Guangzhou's Shawan Town in the 1930s, the drama tells the story through contemporary lance arts. Since its premiere in 2014, the dance drama(tour)for over 200  performances nationwide, withaverage attendance rate of more than 95%, and has won numerous awards.

(integrate) boxing with dance, the musical drama"Mission Must Be Reached"mixes Lingnan-style music with rock & roll, pop music and rap. The original musical drama tells the story of a deliveryman's various(attempt)to find his long-lost sister, only to become a trainee in a boxing center(accidental), and he finally wins the championship in a boxing competition.

Mount Emei,(locate) in the southwest of Sichuan Province, is an ancient and famous attraction in China.

Three million years ago, the main part of Mount Emei(rise) sharply along a fault line here. Due to a complex combination of erosion (侵蚀) and weathering，a massive(high) difference of over 2, 600 meters was formed between today's mountain top and the Emei Plain. The Summit of Ten Thousand Buddhas, an altitude of 3, 099 meters, is the highest peak of Mount Emei. In a commanding position, The Golden Summit with the biggest concentration of temples and scenic spots on Mount Emei(call) the largest and highest place of worship of Chinese Buddhism in the world.

The Buddha statue of Samantabhadra, (measure) 48 meters high, is the highest golden Buddha in the world. The ten heads of the Buddha statue are divided into three layers, each with different expressions, represent the ten mentalities of ordinary people. The Golden Summit is also the most suitable place(appreciate)the impressive Mount Emei "Sea of Clouds. "

(incredible), the 72 peaks of Mount Emei are mostly over 2, 000 meters above sea level. The scenery features high peaks a love the clouds and white mist. Formed by ever-changing mist and fog, they presentunique full view. Now Mount Emei has become a famous scenic spot in the world.

The Wandering Earth is China's biggest sci-fi film to date. (direct) by Frant Gwo of My Old Classmate and starring Wu Jing of Wolf Warrior 1 and 2, The Wandering Earth was one of most anticipated films of 2019. The film is based on a short story by Liu Cixin, flagship work The Three Body Problem was (original) supposed to receive the cinematic treatment before production issues shelved the movie.

The film (release) on Feb. 5, 2019. It is set in a future Earth, whose inhabitants prepare to escape from the solar system as the sun expands into a red giant phase, (threaten) to engulf (吞没) Earth in flames. As the expanding sun changes the climate of the Earth, the governments of the world unite the leadership of the UN Security Council to build massive engines to push the planet out of the solar system and towards nearby Proxima Centauri. At the same time, the (resident) of Earth move to underground cities for the thousands-year-long transit.

However, just as the Earth begins on (it) journey across the galaxy, it gets trapped in the gravity well of Jupiter—after which it's up to Wu Jing's character Liu Peiqiang, his father, his son, his adopted daughter, and a number of Chinese soldiers and scientists (save) the world.

The day starts early for Shi Xiaogang, a wildlife ranger(护林员) at the Wolong National Nature Reserve in Southwest China's Sichuan province. He monitors the population of giant pandas and conducts long-range patrols(巡逻) in some of the most extreme environments,     is a challenging and, often, dangerous job.

 (cover) about 200, 000 hectares, Wolong National Nature Reserve is home to one of the largest remaining giant panda populations in China. Thanks to the rangers' like Shi's efforts,   number of wild giant pandas in the reserve has increased from 104, in 2015, to 149 today. In 2016, the International Union for Conservation of Nature  (announce) that the giant panda's status had been changed from "endangered "to" vulnerable" on its Red List of Threatened Species.

As well as" the home of giant pandas", the reserve is  (wide) known as a" bio-gene bank". It features a great number of threatened species of plants and animals, including other famous (creature), such as the red panda, snow leopard and clouded leopard among the 121 species of mammals(哺乳动物)  (record) . There are also 392 bird species.

To mark the rangers' hard work and contribution to wildlife  (protect) in the reserve, last year, 20 rangers (recognize) with special commendations(表扬) at an online award ceremony for the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas' International Ranger Awards.

The commission speaks highly of their work, saying that they help stop biodiversity loss and protect the important ecosystems that serve natural solutions to climate change and other global challenges.

In a world that is full of different kinds of colors, red quite stands out. In China, people call this color China Red, has become a quite popular expression (catch) the world's attention.

This expression fully shows Chinese people's special love for red. So why are the Chinese really fond of it? One reason (lie) in the color's rich meaning in Chinese history and (tradition) culture. In ancient China, red (regard) as a symbol of health, energy, happiness, hope and so on. Now red things can be (common) found across the nation, for example red lanterns. People can find red lanterns across China, especially during (festival) and holidays. During the Spring Festival, people will see red lanterns hanging on front gates of houses and stores, trees, etc. Besides red lanterns, things Spring Festival couplets(对联) and invitations are also often red.

In a word, red is popular in China and it's more than just a color. It carries the rich culture of this nation. And you're welcome (feel) and discover it in China.

A motto is a sentence or a phrase can inspire us especially when we are (face) with difficulties. Many of us have our mottoes, such as "Where there is a will, there is a way. " or " (learn) is like sailing against the current; if you don't advance, you will retreat." and so on. My motto is "God helps those who help themselves." Sometimes I am lazy and don't want to make efforts (work) hard,  the moment I think of my motto I will get energetic again and devote myself what I am doing. I write my motto where I can see it (easy). Every time I fail in my exam and begin to lose heart, the sight of my motto inspires me with much (confident). My motto also makes me become independent person.

My friends, what is your motto? If you still haven't got a motto, please choose because a motto can have a great effect on you.

Nowadays, our classrooms, neighborhoods and communities become (much) diverse(多样化的) than ever before. People from different (country) and cultures continue to spread out around the world. Different skin colors, languages, physical abilities and clothing (be) some of the types of diversity that we experience every day.

How we respond to this diversity will decide not only our future as a person but also our future as a society. As Maya Angelou said, "In diversity there is beauty and (strong)". Tolerance(宽容) means openness to the differences that exist among us all. It means respecting and learning from others, (value) our differences and discovering what we have common.

The opposite of tolerance is closed-mindedness. Arguments, fights and wars (cause) by closed-mindedness from time to time. In contrast, humans are open to differences will create a more peaceful world and have better opportunities in life whether through education, work or friendships. So having tolerance will change our life for the better, and make the world better place. Difference is of the spirit of humans and we should learn (respect) it.

The approaching of a new year is always exciting. The Little New Year,  is also called the Minor New Year's Day, usually falls roughly a week before  Lunar New Year. In 2023, it will fall on Jan. 14th and 15th. The Chinese Little New Year is not a (fix) festival as it varies with local  (custom).

Worshiping Kitchen God is the most important activity in  (celebrate) of the Chinese Little New Year. According to the folklore, the Kitchen God would report  the Jade Emperor on the good and evil deeds of every family on the 23rd of the 12th lunar month for the Emperor to reward or punish. While (offer) sacrifice to the Kitchen God, people place candy, water, beans and hay on the table in front of the Kitchen God image.

Other activities during the festival (main) include sweeping dust and making Chinese paper cuts for window decoration. Chinese Little New Year also means that Chinese people begin to prepare special purchases for the Spring Festival and are ready (spend) a clean Spring Festival. Above all, it suggests a new year with a new image and (express) the good wishes of Chinese people to ring out the Old Year and ring in the New Year.

There are no big screens or superstars and yet an outdoor basketball     (compete) in rural China has attracted tens of thousands to its matches. Its popularity is even comparable to  of the Olympic Games.

Widely known as CunBA— Cun meaning village in Chinese, the basketball event  (hold)in Taipan Village in Taijiang County in Guizhou Province every year, which is an important part of a traditional Miao ethnic harvest (收获)festival during the lunar calendar month of June.

From July 30 to August 2 this year, 16 teams from across Guizhou Province took part in the event  (name) Guizhou Beautiful Village Basketball League. Most of the players were farmers, with only the referees (裁判) (have) professional experience. More than 10, 000 people watched the games every evening and millions watched online.

Because of the   (boom) of the games, many had to stand outside the seating area, even climbing onto nearby hills and rooftops to watch. People hit water bottles together as they cheered  their favourite teams. During    (break) of matches, local artists performed traditional Miao-style dances, forming a kind of cheering squad (拉拉队).

After 27 matches, this year a team from Liping County  (win) the championship after beating a team from Kaili City, with a score of 102 to 85. One of the players, Yang Changyi, said," Basketball is our hobby.     we are not professional players, we have a dream in our heart—to show ourselves on a bigger stage."

In 2020, China's Taijiquan was included on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (非物质文化遗产) of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Taijiquan (or Tai Chi), a kind of  (tradition) martial arts, was born in the mid-17th century in a small village named Chenjiagou  (locate) in Central China's Henan Province, before it spread to more than 150 countries and regions, attracting more than 100 million people to practise.

The village Chenjiagou has dozens of Taijiquan schools and more than 800 current masters, (draw) learners from all over the world.

"Taijiquan is not just a sport to make people fit,  also contains Chinese culture and philosophy," said Yan Shuangjun, a researcher of Taijiquan. "The  (apply) started in 2008, and now we have made a victory, which makes it possible for this sport  (reach) more places."

"Taijiquan is one of the most important wushu  (event) promoted by the International Wushu Federation. Its inclusion is  great significance to the promotion of wushu, and especially Taijiquan, globally," said Zhang Qiuping, Secretary-General of the International Wushu Federation.

Since 2014, the World Taijiquan Championship  (hold) every two years by the International Wushu Federation. It provides a platform for communication and learning between the Taijiquan elites (精英) and Taijiquan lovers around  globe. In January 2020, Taijiquan became an official event in the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

Luosifen(螺蛳粉) became the most popular Chinese New Year's snack this year on Tmall and Taobao, as Chinese people prepare for stay-at-home holiday due to the COVID-19 pandemic(流行病).

On the traditional Laba Festival, which (fall) on January 20 this year, Tmall and Taobao started a one-month-long "2021 Online Chinese New Year's Goods Festival" (help) people across the country easily buy some seasonal specials.

(tradition), dried fruits, sweets, and pastries are must-buy "three-piece set" snacks for the Chinese New Year. this year, Luosifen took their place. According to Tmall and Taobao, on the first day of the online festival sold Luosifen 15 times more than last year, with the number of buyers (grow) nine times year on year. The (large) group of buyers was the post-90s.

Self-heating hot pots were only second to Luosifen on the most popular goods list by Tmall and Taobao. On Wednesday, nearly 200, 000 buyers placed orders these pots, compared to less than 20, 000 last year.

People celebrate the Spring Festival by buying New Year's goods, getting together and sending greetings, may raise the risk of spreading the coronavirus. So the online Chinese New Year's Goods Festival helps people spend a happy Spring Festival at home.