Chinese New Year, also     1     (know) as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is the grandest festival in China. As the most colorful annual event, the     2    tradition) Chinese New Year celebration lasts longer, up to two weeks, and the highlight    3     (arrive) around the Lunar New Year's Eve.

In 2020, the Chinese Spring Festival falls     4    Jan. 25th. Like Christmas in Western countries, Chinese Lunar New Year is     5     time to be home with family, chatting, drinking, cooking, and enjoying a hearty meal together. Home isthe focus of the Spring Festival; All Chinese people manage     6    (make) their way home by New Year's Eve, for a reunion dinner with the whole family and     7    (vary) kinds of meat, vegetable, and seafood are made into dishes with auspicious(吉祥的) meanings.     8     (definite), the CCTV Spring Festival Gala is China's most watched television special,     9     delightful songs and words act as a habitual background to a reunion dinner. Although the audience becomes more and more critical of the     10     (program) in the Gala, it never stops people turning on the TV on time.

Diwali, known as the festival of lights, is a Hindu(印度的)festival     1     (hold)in honor of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. It has long been a cultural holiday, during which people get together, have     2     (party), give gifts to each other and generally pray (祈祷)for     3     better future. For some communities, the day after Diwali     4     (mark)the beginning of the new year. Its dates change each year because they are based on the Hindu lunar calendar, but     5     (typical), the festival is celebrated in October or November. During the celebration, people will often line candles and lamps throughout their houses and along their driveways     6     (light)up the surroundings. For Hindus, Diwali is a time for charitable (慈善)giving and selfless service. They are required to reflect     7     what they are grateful for and how they can shine light on others as well. Hindus traditionally perform a deep cleaning of their homes and surroundings, as cleanliness     8     (believe)to be a prayer for the presence of wealth and well-being. Hindus also celebrate with     9     (color)patterns of flowers, powder, rice or sand on the floor,     10     means bringing good luck.

Chopsticks play an important role in Chinese food culture. They     1     (call) “Zhu” in ancient times in China. Chinese people have been using them for more than 3,000 years. Wood or bamboo chopsticks are the most popular ones used in Chinese homes,     2     can be dated to about 1,000 years     3     (early) than ivory (象牙) chopsticks.

There are a few things     4     (avoid) when using chopsticks. Chinese people usually.

Don’t beat their bowls while     5     (eat), since the behavior used to be practiced by beggars.Also don’t put chopsticks in a bowl upright because it is a custom only used in sacrifices (祭祀)

    6     is common in China for everyone to use their own chopsticks for getting food from the     7     (dish) on the table. If you prefer, serving chopsticks     8     (be) provided. Besides, don’t be embarrassed by using chopsticks     9     (poor). What matters is that you enjoy the food. Food is     10     great importance in Chinese culture, and the Chinese is such a practical people that all around you will most likely be fine with whatever method you use to eat.

Dragons, a famous     1     (imagine) beast born from fantasy, are often present in stories in the west and east. In both cultures, dragons are     2     (general) recognized as massive creatures capable of flying. They have great power with magical abilities. However, due     3     their different cultural roots and images, there exist significant differences in the way dragons     4     (regard) in the west and east, particularly in China.

In traditional Chinese culture, a dragon is a symbol of luck, power and high ‘status. They can cause weather changes and bring rainfall to the fields     5     (ensure) rich harvests. They are considered divine (神圣的) creatures,     6     hold an important position as the head of the four spirits. Therefore, to symbolize their power, ancient Chinese     7     (emperor) decorated their clothes with dragon patterns. These clothes are known as dragon robes. Many Chinese view the dragon as a national symbol, proudly     8     (refer) to themselves as “descendants of the dragon”. In the west, however, a dragon symbolizes     9     evil creature that spreads violence and terror throughout the land. They are believed to be transformed by the devil, with the ability to breathe fire or spit poison.

Today, dragons continue to evolve, exceeding traditional boundaries and finding new significance in global culture. No longer     10     (associate) with evil or good, they are more as complex characters with their own unique personalities and motivations.

Festivals are celebrated all around the world,     1     have a wide range of origins. Every festival has     2     (it) different customs and unique charms. Customs play a     3     (significance) role in festivals,     4     sometimes they can change over time. With the     5     (develop) of modern society and the spread of new ideas, some traditions and customs may fade away and others may     6     (establish). Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses     7     (take) advantage of the celebrations. Online shopping websites and social media apps have made     8     much easier for the public to spend     9    (much) on gifts for their loved ones. Although some believe festivals should not be commercialised, others believe the increase in     10     (spend) is good for the economy and public happiness.