A
An elderly couple has become stars in the marathon community. 1 (win) at least 200 medals from sports meetings in the past ten years, they are regarded as role models by many people. Initially, the couple started running just 2 (improve) their health. Later, they decided to challenge themselves and signed up for a marathon. Though neither of them had run a full marathon before, they managed to complete it. They believe no matter 3 age it is, the marathon spirit of fighting to the end is essential.
B
The horse-face skirt, or mamianqun in Chinese, is a traditional Chinese skirt that dates back to the Song Dynasty. Traditionally it has two panels 4 (attach) to a single waistband, which overlap in front of the body to form a “skirt door”, like the horse-face defenses on ancient city walls. It primarily 5 (represent) a Chinese philosophical concept that harmonizes strength and gentleness. The skirt has gone beyond time and space to become a fashion item today. It 6 (prefer) by fans of traditional clothing, who have continued to develop it.
C
It can be hard not to let negativity go into your day, especially during 7 (stress) periods of life. A bit of optimism makes you become better and emotionally 8 (healthy) in the long term. An optimistic person is always looking for the best in any situation and expecting that good things 9 (happen). But being optimistic doesn’t mean you go into denial and pretend everything is fine when it’s not. It is a particular state of mind 10 you hope for the best but prepare for the worst.