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Mantou*, Chinese steamed buns (小圆面包), is common in our daily lives. It is the 1. (one) time that *mantou* has been in the bread festival in Paris.
On May 9, 2024, a Chinese attending the festival 2. (put) a video on social media. In the video, he says, "Look! A line of *mantou* 3. (lie) among the baked foods on show."
The video 4. (quick) went viral on the Internet. In no time, "Chinese Steamed Buns Compete at the French Bread Festival" became a hot topic. It brought much attention to *mantou*. As a main food, it is seen every day on Chinese dinner tables. It is 5. (amaze) that *mantou* had such a chance to go to France and compete with the foods from different 6. (country).
Mantou* is made with wheat flour(面粉) and yeast(酵母) and then it is steamed for about half an hour. When it is freshly cooked, it produces a nice smell and 7. (feel) soft. And most people cannot wait 8. (have) a bite(咬一口). *Mantou* can be also enjoyed in many ways. For example, it can be fried or baked to golden brown.
Mantou*, a traditional Chinese food, now serves 9. (many) people around the world than before. Can you see the smile on 10. (it) face?

(五)(2025·南通市海安市期末)
The best way to explore Taiwan may be on a bike. The landform makes the Chinese island a perfect place for cycling. You can enjoy the scenery along the way. On my 1. (three) visit, I cycled around the whole island and really enjoyed it.
Taiwan does a 2. (power) job with traffic. There is almost always a lane for bikes. I always stayed in this lane during the days there. Sometimes cyclists have 3. (they) own lane. Drivers in Taiwan often share the roads with cyclists. Most drivers take great care of their 4. (safe). During my two weeks there, I never felt unsafe on the roads.
Taiwan offers amazing cycling ways that 5. (human) love! The twisting paths in Yangmingshan National Park are fun places for bike rides. People can 6. (happy) cycle here almost all year, except during some cold winter months. Like other roads, people always keep them in good condition.
Local food is one of the best parts of 7. (travel) here. Food is cheap and easy to find, and many meals can be boxed to go. That's helpful to cyclists. I usually choose meals with different colours 8. (give) me energy.
People in Taiwan are very patient! They 9. (help) you when you come for a visit for the first time. They are also very generous. More than once, someone 10. (buy) food for me during my last visit. A bubble tea shop owner even gave me a free hat. Many people cheered me on as I cycled through my journey.