Maze Fist, also known as Mi Zhong Quan, is a traditional martial art from China. It     1     (know) for its clever footwork and advanced techniques.

Maze Fist masters use complex footwork     2     involves constantly changing directions and angles,     3     (make) it hard for opponents to predict and attack. They are also skilled at tricking opponents with tricky movements and mis-directions. Besides its     4     (effective) in fighting, Maze Fist also focuses on developing the mind and body. In fact, apart     5     improving physical strength, endurance and coordination, Maze Fist trainers also build discipline and concentration when practising.

Deeply     6     (root) in Chinese culture and history, Maze Fist represents Chinese martial arts’ wisdom and philosophy, emphasizing the balance between body and mind. Practicing Maze Fist leads to personal growth and self-improvement.     7     (master) Maze Fist, one needs dedication and continuous practice. It not only provides just a means to defend oneself but also     8     (promote) one’s self-discipline, respect, and humility. And it offers both     9     (practice) self-defense skills and a path to personal growth. All in all,     10     you are interested in martial arts or want an all-round approach to well-being, Maze Fist ensures you a rewarding experience.

Paper-cut, a traditional Chinese folk decorative art, takes the scissors or knife as the tool and colored paper as the material to cut out various motifs (花纹) or patterns, which are either     1     (wear) by women on the hair or glued to windows, gates, or doors     2     (bring) good luck and avoid disasters. The pictures should be     3     (skill) done to ensure the completeness.

The first paper cuts     4     (find) in tombs from the time of the northern and southern Dynasty (386-589),    5     (include) circular paper cuts of horses and monkeys. By the southern Song Dynasty (1127-1297) paper-cutting had become so popular among all walks of the society     6     it was no longer a specialized field among craftsmen. In many parts of China, paper cutting skill has become     7     must for women, old and young,     8     as a symbol of a clever mind and nimble (灵巧的) fingers, it also brings high reputation for them.

Chinese paper cutting art is a living fossil of history, with the richest historical cultural understanding and distinct characteristics    9     (vary) from region to region. Therefore, its cultural value far exceeds the Chinese paper cutting art itself. Going global, it has gained     10     (popular) among foreign friends, thus turning a Chinese folk art into the cultural treasure of the whole world.

The Chinese New Year was a family event for me as a child. When I was little, there were no street performances and there were    1    (certain) no major public celebrations. Neighbors would get together to set off firecrackers     2    were tied to a tree. I was often terrified by the explosion.

Shops would close for business for at least two days; streets were deserted.As the    3    (young)child in the family, my main duty was not    4     (say)stupid things that might have upset visiting relatives. I kept quiet most of the time as there     5    (be) too many taboos(禁忌) round the New Year.     6    example, I should never utter the word   “shu” (输) during the New Year, as    7    sounds like the Chinese character for “losing money”. Adults would blame you if they lose money during card games as you have mentioned the unspeakable word-“shu”,    8     ( bring) them bad luck.

My mother would kill a few chickens two days before the New Year and I was her able     9    ( assist). We raised corn-fed chicken for    10    ( month) for the celebration of the Chinese New Year.

Served in various ways, including steamed and fried, the dessert—dim sims (点心) first won     1     (popular) in the 1940s in Melbourne and beyond.

The dessert     2     (develop) by businessman William Chen Wing Young. “During the gold rush, many Chinese people     3     came to Australia had no job. They were like the leftovers,” said Chen’s daughter Chen Yueyi. Then Chen noticed that siu mai (烧麦), a kind of     4     (tradition) Chinese food, was very popular in Australia. He decided to turn it into production to help Chinese people earn a living.

But siu mai was too difficult for Australians     5     (pronounce), so Chen called it “dim sim” instead. Harrington, an Australian recalled, “    6     (load) with soy sauce, dim sims have a special flavor and I fell in love with them     7     (immediate).”

Chen Yueyi started cooking schools to promote Chinese food culture. In     8     (she) 80s, she won the “Member of the Order of Australia” for her important contributions to the service industry and the development of Chinese food.

“Although Chinese food is always loved, it is not always understood. I try to show people Chinese food is much more     9     just something to fill the stomach,” says Chen Yueyi, “I’m proud of the fact that my father and I have been     10     bridge between the two cultures.”