The Great Wall of China is a series of fortifications (防御工事) built along an east-to-west line across the historical northern borders of China.

In 221 BC, Emperor Qin Shihuang 【小题1】 (order) the walls of the Qin, Zhao and Yan kingdoms in the north to be joined after he united China. The new wall stretched (延伸) from Lintao to Liaodong, with a total 【小题2】 (long) of over 20, 000 li.

With the rise of the Tang Dynasty, the Great Wall lost 【小题3】 (important) as a fortification. During the Song Dynasty, the Chinese 【小题4】   (force) to withdraw (撤退) under threat from the Liao and Jin peoples in the north, 【小题5】 took over many areas on both sides of the Great Wall. The powerful Yuan Dynasty 【小题6】   (establish) by Genghis Khan finally controlled all of China.

The Great Wall became again a military fortification for Mongolians. It was during the Ming Dynasty that the Wall took on 【小题7】 (it) present form. At that time, it stretched some 6, 300 kilometers from the Yalujiang River in the east to Jiayuguan Pass in the west, and is known 【小题8】 the Ten Thousand Li Wall.

Today, the Great Wall is 【小题9】   (general) recognized as one of the most impressive 【小题10】   (wonder) in the world. It is the only man-made structure that is visible from space.

Kites were invented around the 5th century BCE during the Warring States period. They were made of wood and silk, and had military (军事的) 【小题1】 (purpose) such as measuring distances, signaling, and reconnaissance.

Over time, kites gained popularity as recreational toys. They were flown during festive occasions and celebrations, symbolizing good luck and driving away bad luck. 【小题2】 (additional), competitive kite flying appeared, with participants showing their skills in 【小题3】 (achieve) the highest altitude and performing complex movements. Kite flying became a way for artistic expression. People started applying artistic designs 【小题4】 decorative factors together to kites, including delicate paintings and calligraphy on silk surfaces. This allowed kites 【小题5】 (become) a medium for showing traditional Chinese culture and beauty.

As kite-making developed, there were significant technical advancements. Experiments with different materials and designs 【小题6】 (lead) to the transition (过渡) from wood to bamboo frames, as well as the use of paper and fabric instead of silk.

Kite makers also added tails and explored 【小题7】 (vary) shapes and sizes to improve stability and flight performance. Kite flying continues to be popular 【小题8】 China. There are kite festivals and competitions 【小题9】 show good designs and movements, keeping the tradition alive. The influence of Chinese kites has extended beyond China, promoting designs in other cultures. Besides, the concept (概念) of flying kites has served as 【小题10】 (inspire) for scientific advancements in different fields.

The silver jewelry 【小题1】(produce) by the Miao ethnic group has been key to driving rural development in Taijiang County, 【小题2】 area located in the Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture (自治州) of Guizhou Province.

The jewelry is a magnificent treasure of Miao culture, 【小题3】(present) delicate silver jewels and traditional craftsmanship. The Miao ethnic group 【小题4】(keep) the tradition of decorating themselves with handmade silver ornaments for over 400 years. In May 2011, the silver forging skill of the Miao ethnic group 【小题5】(recognize) and included in the third group of national intangible cultural heritage list.

Driven by the 【小题6】(popular) of ethnic festivals and people’s growing interest in silver jewelry, the local tourism industry has enjoyed a boost in recent years. To 【小题7】(far) encourage development, Taijiang County has focused on developing the ethnic folk handicraft industry, aiming to enhance the promotion of traditional Mia o silver jewelry, create more job opportunities 【小题8】 boost regional tourism. By the end of 2021, there were 102 local enterprises devoted to making silver jewelry, 【小题9】 total output value reached more than 100 million yuan ($13.68 million). This significant growth in the silver jewelry industry has laid a strong foundation for the county 【小题10】(promote) rural revitalization.