Cloze 1 China is quickly becoming the fashion capital. Thanks to young consumers and social media, China is no longer looking to the West for fashion ideas, 1 is developing its own style. There is even 2 unique name for it: China-chic. China-chic is the result of young people's renewed interest in Chinese culture and things that are "guochao"—brands and products 3 have a traditional Chinese flavor. According to Nielsen, a company which follows consumer trends, 68 percent of young Chinese say they prefer buying "Made in China" products 4 foreign made products. The trend 5 (gain) popularity over the past couple of years, 6 (particular) among those in their late teens and early 20s. Nostalgia(怀旧) is part of this trend, with products such as White Rabbit candy and BEE & FLOWER haircare products 7 (become) popular among the young, but newer products such as Perfect Diary and Peacebird are now outselling foreign brands. Last year, domestic brands even increased 8 (sale) by 2 percent. Market researcher Elijah Whaley says, "Foreign brands used to have an advantage in the Chinese market by representing a Western lifestyle that 9 (assume) to be superior. But Chinese consumers are now more confident in 10 (they) domestically crafted China style." The underlying message here: it's cool to be Chinese. Cloze 2 As the famous American song of the 1950s says, "Little things mean a lot." To me, this phrase is becoming more and more significant as I get older and 1 (increase) comprehend that the "little things" in life are often the most valuable. One of these "little things" is nature. Most of us, even in urban cities, can find at least a little slice of nature 2 (appreciate). There's a well-tended garden in my workplace. Most days I would never pay attention to 3 as I rushed past on my way to the office. A few days ago, realizing what I had missed, I 4 (decide) just to go there and seriously take time to enjoy it. The garden with many brightly colored 5 (rose) still in bloom in November is not only a feast(特别的享受) for the eyes, but also a credit to the hardworking staff 6 carefully look after it.Another "little thing" that means a lot to me is my little balcony garden. It's such 7 enormous delight to enjoy this little bit of nature in my own home. 8 (raise) from seeds, the plants there are now bringing me plenty of lovely peppers, which is 9_____(enjoy) and practical. Nature is not "over there", it's right in front of us. Maybe it's time to start focusing more 10 the "little things" in life. Cloze 3 In Fujian Province, over 3,000 Tulou scatter(散落) in the mountains, more than any other province in China. Some of them are circular, while others are rectangular(长方形的). They also vary 1 size and height. A Tulou usually has 3 to 5 floors, covering 2 area of around 5,000 square meters. A Tulou can accommod ... ...
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