A
This was not my first attempt to learn to ride a bike. I had tried on several occasions but always 1 (fail). But this shot felt somewhat different. Determined to succeed, I took to the streets of our quiet neighborhood. The learning process proved 2 (pain), but I went at it anyway. After a month of labor, I made it. I began my daily tours on the back streets with light traffic and gradually cycled to busier areas 3 I could share the street with dog walkers. I could also greet my neighbors, appreciating how everything functioned 4 harmony.
B
In recent years, shared vegetable plots have been springing up in the city’s suburban districts, as more people turn to farming to escape the pressure of city life. A shared ecological farm in Beijing is a typical example, which 5 (come) with shared vegetable plots, barbecue pits, and leisure areas. “In my previous companies, 6 my colleagues would always discuss about was food quality and how much they liked organic produce,” says the founder. “This has partly made farming popular because people can see for 7 (they) where their vegetables come from and be assured of the quality.”
C
Sanfutie is a bandage made of traditional Chinese herbal medicine. It is believed that 8 (receive) Sanfutie during the hottest summer days is effective for coughs, asthma, and arthritis.
The treatment 9 (base) on the TCM principle of yin and yang, which believes the balance of both elements in the body is vital for good health. Sanfutie contains a paste of herbs that are “hot” in nature, and when 10 (apply) to specific acupuncture points(穴位), usually on the back and neck, it refills the body with the yang elements.