话题:中国农村解决高额彩礼问题以减轻婚姻负担
Passage 1
As the Spring Festival approaches, many in China see it 1.___ an ideal time to propose marriage and discuss the traditional bride price with their future in - laws. The bride price 2_____(be) a significant financial burden for many, especially in rural areas 3.____ it often exceeds its symbolic value.
In Ningxia Hui autonomous region, Li Jinyun has become the first 4.____(marry) without paying a bride price in Zhengqi township. The in - laws did not ask for a penny, which 5_____(relieve) the family of a huge financial burden.
The groom's family 6_____(traditional) offer a betrothal gift, known as "caili," to the bride's family before they marry. As standards of living have risen, betrothal gifts can now cost hundreds 7.___thousands of yuan.
8_____ bride price of 100,000 yuan to 200,000 yuan is common in Julu county. 9_____ is in Hebei province. 10_____(it) is important to note these changes.
Passage 2
Since April 2024, Ningxia 11_____(launch) a targeted campaign to tackle high bride prices in rural areas. Heads of local women's federations from 19 villages 12_____(be mobilized) to act as volunteer matchmakers.
They only facilitate matchmaking for those who forego hefty bride prices. Ma Xiaoyan 13_____(successful) facilitate the marriages of three couples.
14_____ addition to village officials offering mediation and raising awareness door - to - door, some areas 15_____(provide) tangible incentives to newlyweds who opt for zero or low bride prices.
16_____(these) incentives include free wedding banquet venues, priority in job recruitment, and pension subsidies. 17_____(it) is clear that these efforts are making a difference. 18_____ lot of changes are happening. 19_____ are good for the society. 20_____ marriage customs are changing.
Passage 3
China 21_____(make) consistent efforts to foster a newlywed - friendly society. Localities 22_____(roll out) various incentive measures.
Official data showed that the number of marriage registrations in China 23_____(rise) again in 2023 after dropping for nine consecutive years.
The increase in the number of newlyweds 24_____(be) often seen as a key factor in boosting the birth rate.
As one of the world's most populous countries, China 25_____(face) profound demographic challenges posed by its rapidly aging population.
26_____ 2023, nearly 297 million Chinese people 27_____(be) aged 60 or above, 28_____(accounting for) 21.1 percent of the total population.
29_____(it) is important to understand these challenges. 30_____ can help us make better decisions.
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