Motuo lies in the south of the Himalayas in Tibet. It is known as the “Natural Museum of Tibet”. It is home to all kinds of mountains, rivers, waterfalls, plants and animals. Its special geographic location (地理位置) makes it a beautiful place. It was one of the hardest places to reach and was the last city in China without a highway.

The construction (施工) of the first highway to Motuo started in the 1960s. However, it was not completed until over 50 years later. In 2014, the construction of its second highway—the Paimo Highway started. In October 2022, the construction of the main body of the highway was completed.

They are great engineering projects. In this area, earthquakes and heavy rains happened very often. There could be falling rocks or even landslides (滑坡). People must build many walls and nets to protect the two highways. Another challenge was the snow. Plenty of snow sometimes destroyed rocks and roads. As a result, the construction of the highways to Motuo was stopped several times. To solve this problem, people built a tunnel (隧道) that goes through the mountain area.

The two highways stand for the Chinese spirit of “never giving up”. They are ways to connect Motuo to the outside world and show how China cares about people in the far areas.

Many people give up desserts because they want to have a healthier lifestyle. 【小题1】 The secret lies in how much dessert you eat. So don’t give up dessert, enjoy a bit of chocolate cake as you like.

【小题2】 A pie or salad out of blueberries or strawberries is good for your heart. The fiber（纤维素）in fruit is also good for your digestion（消化）. So make a fruit salad, or add berries or other fresh fruit to low—fat Greek yogurt for a dessert, which will help you eat more fruit.

If you love chocolate, don’t worry, it loves you back. 【小题3】 And the darker it is, the better it is. Just a few bites of chocolate may reduce your risk of heart disease. Do you always want to eat something sweet? 【小题4】 Having a bite of ice cream after a meal will keep you full of energy for a long time. Saying no to dessert is actually a mistake that people who are on a diet commonly make. Sweets can be a part of healthy eating, as long as it is eaten in the right amount.

Have you ever eaten a piece of cake that made you feel happy? It’s true. You get that feeling because foods help your body produce a chemical that makes you feel happy. So, go ahead and eat your aunt’s apple pie or your grandma’s cookies. 【小题5】

The 2022 Winter Olympic Games was held in Beijing, China. Now let’s learn about some of the sports events at Winter Olympic Games.

	Curling is a team sport played by two teams of four players each team on a rectangular (矩形 ) area of ice. The game is played with 16 large granite (大理石) stones. Each stone weighs 19.96kg. The team with the most points wins the game.
	Players ski down ramps (坡道) to compete in the sports events. Skiers can reach distances up to 115 yards on the normal hill. Players must hold their skis in a V-shape before landing. Five judges rate (评判) each jump on distance, form and landing.
	Ice hockey is played between two teams. Each team can have at most six players on the ice during the game. That's five skaters and one goalkeeper. Games include three 20-minute periods, with a break after the first and second periods.
	There are five events in Figure Skating at the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, including men’s singles, women’s singles, ice dance, pairs and the team event. Figure Skating is a sport that combines (结合) skating with dancing. You can enjoy beautiful music and graceful (优雅的) movements in it.
	Speed Skating is a racing sport that is played on ice and the players must race with each other by travelling to a certain distance. In this sport, the players require body-balancing and very high concentration during movement at high speeds. The skater that reaches the finish line first is the winner.