“Can I ask a big favor?” a foreign prince asked a young Chinese craftsman standing behind a booth with various dough figurines (面人)     1     display. The prince invited the young man to make     2     extra figurine so that he could present it to each of his children after     3     (amaze) by the artistry involved in making dough figurines.

The young man, Lang Jiaziyu,     4     is a third-generation inheritor of Beijing “Dough Figurine Lang”, was born in 1995. The surname “Lang” is attached to the figurine as a traditional way in China     5     (convey) gratitude for the family’s contributions to the craft. Carrying on his family’s famous tradition of making dough figurines, Lang Jiaziyu is putting new creative ideas and cultural elements into the craft, ensuring     6     (it) popularity stays forever young.

The dough figurine     7     (initial) became well-known as a typical folk art found on the streets, which required speedy production. Within three to five minutes, a craftsman could finish a piece of work. The main ingredients are dough, honey and salt. With their simple and basic materials, quick production and small size, the dough figurines     8     (gain) popularity as unique cultural artworks in Beijing for many years. A great number of people have deep     9     (appreciate) for these small sculptures. They can     10     (use) for home decorations and children’s toys.

As is known, China is a great country with a time-honored history and profound culture. While     1    (mention)Chinese culture, Chinese tea culture cannot be missed. It is the culture of making tea and drinking tea in China, which is     2     (difference) from that of Europe, Britain, and Japan.

In China, drinking tea     3    (refer)as tasting tea, which not only means distinguishing the quality of tea, but also enjoying the pleasure of falling into the dream about life while drinking tea. A short retreat from a much busier life, make a cup of tea    4    taste it in a quiet place on your own, not only relieving tiredness but also refreshing     5     (you) soul heartily.

China is a country with a time-honored civilization,     6    is quite particular about ceremony and etiquette(礼节). When guests pay a visit, etiquette of making tea for guests is     7    (basic)required. When making tea, proper blending of tea    8     (leaf)is quite necessary, so that favorable flavor would be created. When drinking tea with guests, pay attentions to the tea left in     9     cup of guests and it should be refilled when the cup is half-full. If     10     (accompany)with tea dessert, candies and dishes, drinking tea would be more tasteful and joyful.

    1    (get) young people to take part in activities to save their national heritage is a good way to introduce them to their country’s history.    2     they learn about where they come from, they will    3     (hopeful) be proud to tell others about their country and culture. Of course, teachers must keep a balance between teaching the good and bad parts of a country’s history. Learning only the good parts can lead     4     narrow thinking. Learning the bad parts may help stop those kinds of things from    5     (happen) again. Students    6    know their history and culture are more likely to make sure that their cultural heritage    7    (preserve) well. Besides, teachers can motivate students by asking them to come up with    8    (they) own ideas. One possible idea is for students to raise money to an organization or group    9    protects their country’s cultural heritage. Teachers may also turn to their local museums or historical    10    (society) for help in getting students more interested in this important field.