The traditional Chinese painting is     1     (fundamental) an abstract art form. Objects in Chinese paintings are a less direct copy of the natural world, in     2     (compare) to We stem paintings. Actually, the Chinese painting aims to demonstrate a     3     (harmony) relation between the natural world and human emotion.

What Chinese painters would like to produce in their paintings is not a visual effect of colors and patterns that Western painters tend     4     (achieve). The description of objects in Chinese paintings is by no means accurate because few painters     5     (concern) about their exact size or shape. What they want to seek is a spiritual world in their mind     6     nature provides exactly basic elements. This is how Chinese painters view nature. Remote mountains and running streams     7     (be) the primary materials of their thinking and creating since ancient times. Chinese artists often say that the artists first need to have a thorough and deep understanding of the natural     8     (exist) before drawing.

With a long history of China, generations of Chinese painters express thoughts on the material world through this unique art form and leave a valuable treasure to the Chinese. Nowadays, the Chinese painting, as     9     important part of global culture, has become increasingly attractive across the world,     10     (enjoy) great popularity at home and abroad.

By drawing patterns on the surface of a cup of tea, Zhang Zhifeng, a practitioner (实践者) of chabaixi (茶百戏), displayed a special Chinese tea trick in a recent TV drama,       1     (arouse) great interest among ordinary people due to its apparent     2     (similar) with modern latte art (咖啡拉花艺术)。

Chabaixi, also    3     (know) as Shuidanqing (水丹青), can create endless patterns such as bamboos and mountains or even calligraphy. It is different from making latte because people use clear water to put into the cup instead of milk. But when the water    4     (touch) the surface of whipped (搅打起泡沫的) tea, it turns into a white colour and disappears in 20 minutes. The process before the drawing is famous as the tea-making technique, diancha (点茶),     5    quality is crucial to whether patterns can be successfully produced later.

It was in 2017     6    Chabaixi was listed as part of China’s Intangible Cultural Heritage, after it was recovered by Zhang Zhifeng, who started researching the origins of chabaixi in     7    1980s and brought the technique back in 2009 after decades of trials and practice.

”Chabaixi, as one of the various forms of tea-making techniques in China, provides us     8    a window to understand people’s lifestyle in the Song Dynasty, a period of time when leisure activities in some ways resemble     9    we have now. It would be a shame to let it fade. This technique must be passed on to the next generations so they can understand     10    history,“ Zhang said.

Chinese screen, also known as pingfeng, is a unique and elegant piece of     1     (tradition) furniture in Chinese decoration.

Typically, it     2    (make) of wood and features a delicate appearance. Famous for     3    (it) carving and paintings , the Chinese screen can block wind and noise from the outside, cover a door and make the room private. When     4    (decorate) a house, Chinese people attach great importance to the harmony of their living space with the surrounding environment. Architects believe a screen can help to control     5     the energy flows in a room and promote a feeling of peace and calmness.

With its roots in Chinese culture and ancient history, the screen is more than just     6     physical barrier.     7     addition to its decorative and practical functions , the Chinese screen is considered a symbol of honor and respect as well. When important guests visit, the host often greets them behind the screen as a sign of respect and privacy.

Today, Chinese screens are treasured and employed for their multiple     8    (role). Whether used to divide a room, create privacy,     9     add a touch of traditional elegance to a space, the Chinese screen     10    (remain) a beloved and valuable piece of design.