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Do you know wuqinxi? It is a set of ancient exercises to help people stay healthy. It (create) by Hua Tuo, who lived in the Eastern Han Dynasty. As one of the most famous doctors in Chinese history, Hua Tuo is also believed to be the (one) person in the world to develop the use of the anesthetic (麻醉剂).

It is said that Hua Tuo created wuqinxi after watching different animals in nature moved. He (copy) the movements of five animals to help exercise different parts of the body. Wuqinxi showed Hua Tuo's deep understanding of humans and the natural world.

Hua Tuo's idea was not only to treat different illnesses to improve physical health. Because of this, wuqinxi is considered to be important part of traditional Chinese medicine.

Wuqinxi (achieve) popularity for many centuries. It is (wide) practice in China, and people of all ages can take it up. Many believe that performing it can also bring a (peace) mind.

In 1982, Wuqinxi became one of the traditional (exercise) for China's medical college and university students. In 2006, it was listed as intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) in Hua Tuo's hometown of Bozhou, in eastern China's Anhui Province.

The Silk Road went from China to Eastern Europe. It went along the north of China, India, and Persia and ended up in Eastern Europe near today's Turkey and the Mediterranean Sea.

It was called Silk Road because one of the major products (产品) traded was silk cloth from China. Chinese silk was soft and of high quality. So people all over the Asia and Europe loved it very much. Even the Romans called China the "land of silk".

Besides silk, the Chinese also sold tea, salt, sugar and porcelain (陶瓷) . This was because it was a long trip and traders didn't have a lot of room for goods.

Traders travelled in large caravan (旅行队). They would have many guards with them. Most of the road was through dry land. So camels were popular animals for transport.

Although there was some trade between China and the rest of the world for some time, the silk trade developed quickly during the Han Dynasty which ruled from 206 BC to 220 AD. During this time the Mongols (蒙古) controlled most of the trade road, and Chinese traders travel safely. Also, traders had a higher social position during the Mongol rule.

It not only helped to develop trade between different countries, but also helped for ideas, culture and inventions to spread across the world.

A. The Silk Road was important.

B. Most of the goods were expensive.

C. The Chinese sold silk for thousands of years.

D. The Silk Road was full of wealth as well as danger.

E. Traveling in a big group like a caravan helped in protecting themselves.

F. Later, under the rule of the Yuan Dynasty, trade China along the Silk Road was fully developed.

But at the beginning, these reforms were not easily carried out. Only a few people in the state understood Shang's talent and the advantages of his plans. Most people had little trust and confidence in him.

To solve this problem, Shang came up with an idea. He ordered some soldiers to put a thin wooden pole at the south gate of the Qin state capital. This attracted many people. Then, in front of the crowd, he said loudly, "People of Qin, whoever takes this pole to the north gate will get a reward of 10 gold pieces."

It was a simple task and the reward was big. Some people passed and no one stepped forward. They all thought that Shang was joking. Hearing no answer, Shang stepped forward and said, "I will increase the reward to 50 gold pieces."

The words sounded even more unbelievable. Finally, a man from the crowd came forward to take the pole. He put the pole on his shoulders and walked to the north gate. True to his word, Shang paid the man 50 gold pieces.

Soon, the people were saying that Shang was a man of his word. When he began promoting (推行) his reforms, they followed and did not question him.

Under the great reforms, Qin grew strong and united all the states, becoming the first empire (帝国) of China. Later, people drew the Chinese idiom "立木取信" from this story.

The most recent collapse (倒塌) happened between last Thursday and Friday after a storm caused powerful waves along Rodanthe. The house was empty, and officials have been in contact with the house owner. Less than a mile away, three other homes had fallen down in September. Since 2020, a total of 11 houses in the area have been washed away into the ocean.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore said strong winds, large waves, as well as rising sea levels—which are caused by climate change—are causing beaches on the Outer Banks to wash away. "Many buildings close to the beach in Rodanthe are either partially or fully covered with ocean water on a regular basis," the Seashore said.

It's a problem faced by coastal communities around the country. In North Carolina, over 750 homes along the state's beaches are considered in danger from erosion, according to an August report released by the state's Department of Environmental Quality and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Erosion in these coastal villages affects tourism and destroys sea turtles' home, and when homes fall down, it leaves ruins (废墟). The situation is expected to worsen as a result of rising sea levels and more coastal storms.

National Seashore officials have warned owners of unsafe houses to either strengthen their home's supports or move to a safer location if possible.