沈阳皇姑
Ten years ago, I set out to study luck. I wanted to know why some people are always in the right place at the right time, while others always experience ill luck.
Over the years I talked to many people and watched31 (they) lives. I also let them take part in my experiments (实验).
I once did a simple experiment32 (study) why there were differences in their ability to see chances.
I gave both lucky and unlucky people a newspaper and33 (ask) them to look through it and tell me how many photos were inside.
I34 (secret) placed a large message halfway through the newspaper. The message said, “Tell the 35 (research) you have seen this and win $50.”
This message took up half of the page, but often, it36 (miss) by unlucky people and lucky people were more likely to notice it.
Unlucky people are just37 (nervous) than lucky people. They are busy looking only for what they need and this stops them from noticing the unexpected. As a result, they miss out on chances.
Lucky people are often more relaxed and open. They can see everything in front38 them, rather than just what they are looking for.
My study shows that lucky people live by several principles (原则). Here are some of these principles:
²Listen to your gut instincts (直觉) – they are often right.
²Be open to new experiences 39 break your normal thought patterns (思维模式).
²Spend some time each day remembering things that went well.
²See yourself as 40 lucky person before an important meeting or phone call.
沈阳浑南
Every year, when the first full moon comes out, people all over China celebrate the Lantern Festival. The31 (important) part of all the celebrations during this holiday is eating round, sweet rice balls. In the north, people call them yuanxiao, and in the south, they are called tangyuan. Although they look almost 32 same, these foods stand for a fun cultural discussion. Whether they are filled with sweet sesame (芝麻) 33 salty meat, these small balls stand for family togetherness and a good start to the new year.
The main difference between the two is how they34 (made). In northern China, cooks roll small pieces of filling in dry rice flour (面粉) until they look like small snowballs to make yuanxiao. In the south, people make tangyuan 35 putting soft dough (面团) around a filling, just like making a dumpling. Yuanxiao are usually a little difficult 36 (eat) and are often cooked or boiled, while tangyuan are softer and come in many new tastes, like chocolate or even green tea!
Even though people talk about which one is better, everyone37 (agree) that they taste good. A long time ago, during the Song Dynasty, these foods were 38 (simple) called “floating balls.” Today, they connect the past and the present. Office workers in Shanghai wait in long 39 (line) for their favorite tastes, while families in Beijing enjoy the nice smell of fresh rice flour. These foods 40 (they) carry best wishes for every family. No matter the name or the taste, eating them together brings warmth and love to every home.
沈阳和平
Tea is the second most popular drink next to water. For thousands of years, people have planted, picked, and drunk tea in51 (Chinese). Among all the ways of making tea, boiling tea is one of the 52 (old). It started in the Tang Dynasty (朝代) (618-907). At that time, tea leaves were boiled for a long time and sometimes people even 53 (add) herbs (药草) and fruits.
Now, this old way of making tea is popular again among young people. It54 (call) “stove-boiled tea (围炉煮茶)”. On a popular app, there are about 40,000 posts about this new fashion.
Boiling tea on a stove needs55 (care) attention to the temperature. People sit around the stove and enjoy hot tea with snacks like fruits and cakes. While drinking tea, they chat happily with friends. 56 number of young people even wear traditional hanfu. It makes 57 (they) feel like they are living in ancient times.
“Stove-boiled tea” is like other popular activities such as cycling and camping. It shows that young people want58 (get) away from busy cities. As one young lady said, “It is about both the tea 59 the warmth of being together.” We live 60 a modern society, but traditions still bring us joy and peace.
沈阳沈河
The Gifts of the Nile (尼罗河)
THE NILE, at about 6,650 kilometers, is the world’s longest river. It flows through Egypt (埃及) and a few other31 (Africa) countries. A long time ago, the river played a big part in the lives of the ancient Egyptians.
Most of Egypt was covered by desert,32 the Nile brought life to the land. The river flooded every September. This made 33 soil along its banks very rich and good for farming. The ancient Egyptians 34 (grow) many crops along the Nile. The first important was wheat (小麦), the second important was papyrus (纸莎草) and the 35 (three) important was flax (亚麻). They used wheat to make bread and also sold wheat to nearby areas. Papyrus was a tall reed (芦苇). The ancient Egyptians used it to make paper, baskets and other things. And they used flax to make clothes.
In36 (add), the ancient Egyptians got food from the Nile by fishing. They used spears (矛) and nets to catch fish in it. The river also provided them 37 building materials. They made bricks from the mud on the banks of the river. These bricks were used to build 38 (home) and early tombs (坟).
The Nile River was so important that many big cities39 (build) near it. The river was the main waterway between these cities. Ships traveled on it 40 (carry) people and goods. In short, the Nile was the heart of life and work in ancient Egypt.
沈阳铁西
The 2026 CCTV Spring Festival Gala presented a wonderful show named Wu BOT. It became one of the31.(popular) programs this year. In the show, humanoid (人形的) robots did traditional Chinese kung fu with young martial artists 32. they amazed the viewers with their smart moves.
These robots could do difficult movements, such as drunken boxing and nunchaku (双节棍). They33. (perform) on stage with students from Tagou Martial Arts School. Thanks to smart control and good design, the robots moved smoothly and worked well with 34.(human), just like real partners.
The robots have made great progress in just one year. In the 2025 gala, they could only do simple group dances. But this year, they could complete difficult kung fu moves35. (easy). This shows China’s robot control technology is developing rapidly and reaching a new height.
Wu BOT is not just36.fun performance. It mixes traditional culture and modern technology 37. a creative way. It also shows the world the rapid rise of China’s humanoid robots. In the future, such robots 38. (use)in education, public services and daily life, bringing more new ideas and convenience to society. Students may even see 39. (they) in classrooms one day!
Would you like40.(have) a robot like this?
沈阳大东
Life-like robots, including an Albert Einstein robot, went for sale in Beijing recently.
A new robot store51 (open) for several months in Beijing selling humanoid robots (人形机器人). These robots can be home helpers, cooks, or copies of famous scientists.
According to a report, the store offering 100 kinds of products is the52 (one) of its kind in the East Asian country to sell humanoid robots for everyday use.
53 store is next to a robot-themed (主题) restaurant where food is cooked and served by robots. The store boss Wang Yifan said, “54 we want robots to go into many homes, just robot companies can’t do it alone.” Many of the companies have no experience in sales and there are few chances to show their products, he added. The store allows visitors 55 (touch) and play with many robots from chess players to dogs. The humanoid robots 56 (price) between 2,000 yuan and over a million yuan.
China is one of the top57 (country) in robot technology. This year, the government plans to give 100 billion yuan to help new robot and AI companies grow 58 (quick).
The store opened during the World Robot Conference in Beijing. This event ran59 five days. 200 companies from China and other countries showed 60 (many) than 1,500 robot products.
沈阳苏家屯
Jade, a 30-year-old American travel blogger (博主), had an amazing trip to Beijing last year. She visited the city with her friend through the visa-free transit policy (过境政策). She only spent six days in Beijing,51 she made good use of her time exploring this wonderful city.
As soon as they arrived in Beijing, they52 (greet) by the rich history. One of her favorite experiences was trying different delicious foods. On the first day, she visited a hotpot restaurant and 53 (happy) ordered beef, soft tofu, and a lot of fresh vegetables. “So many 54 (kind) of sauces (酱汁) added a wonderful taste, which made the trip an experience I’ll never forget,” she said.
Jade was also excited to attend55 lantern festival on her last day. Walking through the 56 (colour) lanterns, she admired the wonderful richness of Chinese culture. “If I had to describe the festival in 57 (first) word, it would be ‘amazing’,” said Jade.
These amazing adventures58 (leave) a deep impression (印象) on Jade. “I’m looking forward 59 experiencing the wonders of China and tasting new dishes with my parents next year,” she wrote on her blog. “China is really a fantastic place. I’m going to start learning Chinese 60 (explore) and understand China’s amazing culture better,” Jade added.
沈阳于洪区
Ancient art doesn’t have to be boring. Technology in the 21st century can help to bring it to life by combining the best of the old and the new.
Along the River During the Qingming Festival
Walking into the China Pavilion at Expo (世博会中国馆) 2010 in Shanghai, people were amazed by31 (see) a huge digital painting. Scientists digitized the 32 (fame) painting Along the River During the Qingming Festival by Chinese 33 (art) Zhang Zeduan.
The original painting shows life during the Northern Song period and it includes many details of ancient Chinese customs, lifestyles and technology.
In the digital painting,34 lot of these details are animated. 35 (farm) work in the fields, and sailors move around their boats and people eat and do 36 (busy) in restaurants. Parts of the background are also animated. You can see the wind blowing through the trees 37 across the water.
Digital technology allows today’s artists to express their38 (idea) in ways that ancient artists would not believe possible. Techniques such 39 animation and 3D digital projection make art come alive.
Dunhuang Cave Paintings
Dunhuang Caves, which are protected ancient treasures in the Gobi Desert in Northwest China,40 (fill) with paintings and sculptures with lasting value. This artwork was created over a period of around 1,000 years.
沈阳沈北
Do you know Chinese traditional flower arrangement (插花)?
The art of Chinese traditional flower arrangement has been handed down since 1046 BC. Historical records (史料) show it has served as offerings at temples, decorations (装饰) in the palaces and art at homes.
A woman called Zhang Yan31 (learn) the art for many years. “32 it has a history of more than 3,000 years, the flower arrangement is still considered as the bouquets (花束) in flower shops,” Zhang said. Because of that, Zhang began to study historical records on flower arrangement in China. “If people are familiar with its history, they will feel 33 (pride) and find ways to give it a new life.”
In 2008, Chinese traditional flower arrangement34 (include) in the National Intangible Cultural Heritage (国家级非物质文化遗产). The 35 (one) flower arrangement museum was set up in Beijing. Today, more and more people are learning the art, not only for work but also as 36hobby.
Chinese traditional flower arrangement is not only a decoration, but can also serve as a form of therapy (治疗) for modern busy people.
“Different37Western style, Chinese traditional flower arrangement pays attention to being simple,” Zhang said. The arrangers must decide on what is 38 (true) necessary in the art work. And then they begin to realize what they really want in their life.
In Zhang’s opinion, there are more to the art besides its therapy role, and the key lies in the39(explore) of traditional Chinese culture. And our task is 40 (carry) on and develop traditional Chinese culture.
