Beijing is set to host its annual Beijing Marathon. This event 【小题1】 (become) one of the most popular marathons in the world in the past years, attracting thousands of participants from all over the world.

The Beijing Marathon takes place in the autumn, when the city 【小题2】 (decorate) with colorful leaves. As the starting gun fires, professional 【小题3】 (athlete) alongside amateur runners fill the streets, creating a spirited and 【小题4】 (energy) atmosphere. The marathon offers different categories, such as the full marathon and the half marathon, catering to runners of all abilities.

【小题5】 race route takes participants through the heart of Beijing, allowing them to witness the 【小题6】 (city) historical landmarks and modern marvels. Runners pass by famous sites like Tian’anmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. These landmarks provide a glimpse into the rich history and culture of China.

Along the course, thousands of people line the streets, cheering and encouraging the runners, 【小题7】 (create) an incredible sense of friendship. Volunteers hand out water, drinks, and even small snacks 【小题8】 (keep) the runners fueled.

The Beijing Marathon is not only a race, but it also is an experience 【小题9】 brings people together, promotes fitness and showcases the beauty of Beijing. Whether you’re a seasoned runner 【小题10】 a first-timer, this event offers an unforgettable journey through the heart of China’s capital city. Lace up your running shoes and get ready for an exciting adventure.

The mascot for the World Cup 2022, which is currently taking place in Qatar, is La’eeb — a figure 【小题1】 name means “super-skilled player” in Arabic. But Chinese fans have nicknamed the mascot the “wonton wrapper” (馄饨皮) because of its appearance to the dumpling-like food. Also, the positive attention directed toward the mascot 【小题2】(make) a Qatari youngster a social media hit in China.

During the live broadcast of the opening match between Qatar and Ecuador, a young fan in the audience【小题3】(wear) a kaffiyeh, a traditional male headdress in the region, attracted people’s attention by making dramatic 【小题4】(face) expressions showing his unhappiness about his team’s performance. And the Qatari team finally lost the match.

The teen is actually Abdulrahman Fahad al-Thani. 【小题5】(base) on his family name, it’s believed that the 16-year-old could be a member of 【小题6】 Qatari royal family. During the interview, he also greeted the Chinese audience in Chinese.

On Thursday, he recorded a video to express his thank 【小题7】the love he has received from China. It 【小题8】(post) on Chinese social media on Thursday. Many people commented that he is welcome to visit China 【小题9】well. Also, his response was one of the most discussed 【小题10】(topic) on Chinese social media on Friday.

A rural basketball league in China attracted well close to 100 million live views across the country in 2022 and 2023 respectively.

The Village Basketball Association, 【小题1】(base) in Guizhou Province, is better known as “CunBA”, Cun being the word for “village” in Chinese. The grassroots league was established in 2016 but has recently attracted 【小题2】 whole new generation of basketball fans nationwide. Amateur basketball players representing their villages compete not 【小题3】 cash prizes; instead, the winning team take home live ducks, rice and traditional Miao-style silver headdresses.

The Cun BA drums up a special kind of emotion and 【小题4】(excite) among spectators (观众). However, none of the 20, 000 spectators 【小题5】 made their way to the year’s final game had to pay for their tickets, and they were welcome 【小题6】(enjoy) the game in creative ways.

According to Xinhua News Agency, the sport has a long history in the region 【小题7】 (date) back to 1930s. Annual games 【小题8】(hold) during the region’s Miao ethnic harvest festival in the 【小题9】(five) month of the Chinese lunar calendar. The CunBA, during the 2022/2023 season, had a total of 176 participating teams from the 【小题10】(variety) farming villages in the region, hosting nearly 5, 000 grassroots games.