In the rich and diverse Chinese traditional culture, hairpins (发簪), or “fazan” in Mandarin, stand out as elegant    1     (symbol) of heritage and beauty. Once playing    2    essential role in the daily clothing of ancient Chinese, they are now making a remarkable comeback among modern youth,    3    reflects a renewed passion for traditional culture.

Hairpins in ancient China were not    4     (mere) tools for holding hair in place; they were actually artworks, representing the wearers’ social status and personal taste.    5     (make)from a variety of materials and often decorated with    6     (detail) designs of flowers, birds, or dragons, these hair accessories   (配饰) carried profound cultural meanings and aesthetic (美学的) values.

In the past several years, amidst the fast-paced life of technology and globalization, a growing number of young Chinese    7     (rediscover) the fascination of the hairpin and offered it new meaning. This time it is not just about fashion; it’s an opportunity for them    8     (preserve) their cultural identity.

Modern designers are also breathing new life into the traditional hairpin, mixing ancient designs with contemporary aesthetics to appeal    9    the younger generation. These hairpins are not only worn with traditional hanfu dresses but have also found their way into everyday modern wardrobes,    10     (serve) as a unique bridge between the past and the present.

Minor Snow is the 20th of the 24 solar terms in the traditional Chinese culture. It falls     1     November 22 this year. From this day onwards, temperatures will continue to drop.

During winter, strong fronts of cold air will sweep many parts of China,     2     (generate) a fall in rainfall and a higher chance of snowfall. The snow in this period is likely to be light and short.     3     will fall at night and melt away during the day. Chinese people usually observe it by eating     4     (vary) food with the arrival of Minor Snow. People often eat sticky rice cakes     5     are a symbol of family reunion and a good harvest due to their round shape. As the temperatures continue to drop, people tend to drink hot soup     6     (stay) warm in winter. Mutton and radish soup is one traditional winter favorite. Additionally, honey water, white radish water, and pear water are all     7     (incredible) good choices to prevent dryness and disease. After Minor Snow, the temperatures will sharply decline and the air     8     (become) drier. This is the best time to make     9     (preserve) pork and pickled vegetables. Whether food shortage occurs or not, these kinds of food are intended for     10     (celebration) of winter and Chinese New Year.

In Chinese culture, different plants and flowers represent different human personalities. For thousands of years, an art form     1     (relate) to flowers, namely traditional Chinese flower arranging, has been an important and     2     (appeal) part of Chinese culture.

Ancient China saw the beginning of traditional Chinese flower arranging art, during     3     time flower arranging was done without containers. In the Qin and Han dynasties, flowers were arranged in containers. By Song Dynasty, flower arranging art enjoyed high     4     (popular) among ordinary people.     5     society developing greatly over the past years, the art of flower arranging has developed too. In 2008, traditional flower arrangement     6     (include) in the National Intangible Cultural Heritage list, protected by the government.

Wang Lianying, a university professor,    7     (apply) herself to traditional Chinese flower arranging for over forty years. Wang and her coworkers traveled to     8     (gallery) across the country to collect information. When choosing flower materials, flower arranging artists try to take their forms and understand their meaning. They not only show the flower’s natural beauty,     9     show its humanistic spirit. They also organized training programs and set up courses at university     10     (arouse) the interest of the younger generation. They hope they will always love flowers and plants, and when arranging them, they will follow their natural shape to create impressive artworks.