In ancient China the kite was known as “Zhiyuan“. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (original) regarded as a technology, it also featured in many art collections, and was considered to have unique artistic value. It first {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (appear) in the ware of the Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC—476BC). According to historical records. Mo Zi spent three years {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(construct) a wooden kite which failed after one day's flight. One book noted that the master carpenter Lu Ban also made some which {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(use) to spy on the situation of the enemy.

    Now the basic procedure of making kites remains the same, but {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(style) of kite-making vary in different regions. These in the “World Kite Capital” of Weifang in Shandong Province are well known for{#blank#}6{#/blank#}(they) craftsmanship, materials, painting, sculpture and flexible flying movement. One of these kites, {#blank#}7{#/blank#}was over 300 meters long, won first place in the International Kite Festival {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(hold) in Italy. It is now housed in the Weifang Kite Museum. Even year, the festival is held there and is expected to draw many fans with a passion for flying kites.

    {#blank#}9{#/blank#}you are interested in flying a kite, you should choose a sunny and windy day so you can enjoy the open air, and take care to avoid electric wires and cars. You could lake more than one with you and fly them according to the change of wind. And of course, a pair of sunglasses may prove useful in protecting your eyes {#blank#}10{#/blank#} bright sunshine.

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    Last weekend our school held a sports meeting.{#blank#}1{#/blank#} (realize) it was our last high school sports meeting, we decided to make{#blank#}2{#/blank#}an unforgettable experience for all of us.

   We first attended the opening parade, for{#blank#}3{#/blank#}our class had made a lot of {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(prepare).{#blank#}5{#/blank#}our excitement, our parade performance was a great success. After the parade, the games started. My classmates attended various events such as running, high jump and long jump. Due to the hard training they{#blank#}6{#/blank#}(do) before, their performances were very {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(impress). On the stand, my classmates applauded and cheered for the athletes, some raising their cameras to capture the exciting moments. Finally, the result{#blank#}8{#/blank#}(announce). It was amazing that our class won the second place. Our efforts paid off! Cup in hand, we took{#blank#}9{#/blank#}picture together.

   I believe this sports meeting will remain a precious memory for all of us{#blank#}10{#/blank#}time goes by.

    For the first time in 94 years, the Palace Museum has extended its opening hours, allowing the public to celebrate the Lantern Festival at night in the ancient palace.

    About 3, 000 lucky visitors received free tickets from the government, among {#blank#}1{#/blank#} was Zhang Zhifu, a 77-year-old public security volunteer. It's a mark of gratitude for her volunteer work. "It is {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (true) an honor to be granted this special privilege," Zhang said.

    To guarantee the {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (safe) of the palace, festival organizers {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (plan) this year's Lantern Festival event used LED lights rather than traditional paper lanterns and red candles. It's a fascinating event for visitors to absorb {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (they) in the festive atmosphere in the museum. Discussion of the Palace Museum's new look lit up social media following Tuesday's display.

    Since he became director of the Palace Museum, Shan Jixiang {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (bring) many changes to the world's {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (large) royal complex (建筑群). Once in a speech the 64-year-old director shared his idea about how to make traditional {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (treasure) come alive again. "{#blank#}9{#/blank#} matters to a museum is not how many visitors they have, but how close they are {#blank#}10{#/blank#} people's daily lives," he said.

    At my first class in the Forks High School, Mr. Banner, my English teacher sent me to an empty desk at the back without {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (introduce) me to the class. It was harder for my new classmates {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(stare) at me in the back, but somehow, they managed. I kept my eyes down on the reading list the teacher had given me. It was {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(fair) basic: Bronte, Shakespeare, Chaucer, Faulkner. I'd already read everything. That was comforting… and boring.