Dressed in long robes, a crowd of young people wanders around royal gardens, with their flowing sleeves(衣袖)    1    (gentle) swaying in the breeze. They are not actors nor actresses in a movie set, but Hanfu fans in a themed event held in Beijing.

“Over a decade ago, Hanfu fashion was a subculture, but relevant     2    (activity) often draw thousands of participants these days, ” said Liu Xiang, an organizer of the event.

Hanfu,     3     was a traditional style of clothing worn by the Han people, nowadays enjoys a growing     4    (popular) among young Chinese people, including Liu. Liu is a co-founder of a Hanfu community in Beijing. This community, called Hua Yan Hui, was founded in 2011     5    (follow) a Hanfu revival(复兴) movement that emerged from growing cultural confidence and the desire     6    (express) national identity. Since then, Liu     7    (volunteer)to support the group.

“My passion     8     Hanfu came from two of my friends who love traditional Chinese clothing, ” Liu said. Her interest grew as she learned more about     9     culture behind it and acquired her first Hanfu costume. Currently, more and more young people wear the adjusted Hanfu with the belief     10     the best way to preserve tradition is to adapt it to modern life.

Trends popular among the youth such as “China chic” and the growing influence of young consumers have driven the development of hanfu industry in recent years. Among the     1    (variety) styles, the horse face skirt has emerged as the most popular item.

    2    (combine) classical elegance with modern simplicity, the horse face skirt is said to perfectly suit the contemporary culture and lifestyle of young people, making     3     fashion icon(标志). This trend has gained popularity in Luoyang city, Central China’s Henan province,     4     numerous performers recently showcased these beautiful skirts in their acts, with many visitors alike     5     (dress) in the elegant horse face skirts. Last Spring Festival holiday saw the increase     6     the sales of the horse face skirts in Caoxian county of Shandong province, one of the country’s hanfu production and sales     7     (center). Actually, the skirt has become a very popular     8     (choose) for gifts.

The current popularity of hanfu in the country is believed     9     (indicate) more than a fashion trend; it     10     (represent) a deeper connection to Chinese tradition and cultural identity.

Hanfu, meaning “Han clothing”, is based on the costumes     1     (wear) by China’s Han ethnic (种族的) group in the past. Some of the most popular styles are from the Ming, Song and Tang     2     (dynasty).

In recent years, it     3     (become) popular though there are some opposite views. About three quarters of Hanfu lovers are between 16 and 24 years old. Members of this generation often see it as a way to rediscover Chinese traditional culture. It’s pretty     4     (excite) to see young Chinese people building up their self-confidence and developing their individuality to show the world     5     they love. For more Chinese, this dress style might become a good starting point to     6     (far) explore the beauty of China’s long history and rich culture.

Li Siting, president of the Hunan Hanfu Culture Promotion Association, often communicates with people from various places. Last year, she attended the 7th Chinese music conference in Wuhan,     7     she met overseas Chinese culture lovers     8     (come) from Japan, France, Argentina and other places for the first time. Many people think Hanfu is not only the perfect bridge     9     young people to connect with Chinese culture,     10     a medium to promote Chinese culture.

China is the home of tea. Since ancient times, tea     1     (become) part of Chinese culture,     2     (leave) its smell in poems and customs. Many tea lovers enjoy tea not only for its taste, but also for the beauty of tea ceremonies (仪式).

Traditionally, picking tea leaves is an     3     (importance) activity in spring in South China. The earliest batch (批) of tea is often ready to be picked before Qingming, in early April     4     the temperature begins to rise and rain increases. This kind of tea, which is called Mingqian tea, is     5     (high) praised for its good quality.

East China’s Zhejiang province is considered as     6     major producer of tea. White Tea in Huzhou city’s Anji county and West Lake Longjing Tea in Hangzhou are famous in both China and abroad.     7     spring, local hills of those places are filled with tea workers who work on their land. In the busy seasons,     8     (tourist) from different areas of the country travel there to see the sights of tea farms and enjoy a freshly     9     (prepare) cup of tea.

Thousands of years ago, by the hands of the Chinese people, a leaf     10     (make) into a delicious drink. It has traveled a long way and continues to play a role in Chinese culture.