【推荐1】In traditional Chinese culture, the dragon has long been regarded as a symbol of good luck, power and mystery. Among the rich relics of Chinese history, the dragon totems (图腾) in the Forbidden City are     1    （undoubted） a charming presence.

The Forbidden City, a splendid architectural complex     2    （know） as the “treasure of China”, was once the royal palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and it stands as the world’s     3    （large） and most complete. existing ancient wooden structure architectural complex.     4     one of the most important cultural totems in China, the dragon has always been a symbol of good fortune. In the Forbidden City, the dragons, whether     5    （fly） in the sky, leaping between beams (房梁), or hidden     6     the details, all tell ancient stories.

In each corner of the Forbidden City, lifelike dragons in various shapes can     7    （see）, both showcasing delicate craftsmanship     8     carrying deep historical and cultural significance.

Aceording to photographer Gu Caihua, those dragons on the     9    （roof） seem to be guarding the ancient palaces, while those dragons on beams appear to be telling the change of history. Not only     10    （be） these dragons decorations, but they also carry the essence of Chinese.

Dating back to the Qing Dynasty, traditional yum cha (饮茶) refers not only to drinking tea but also     1     tasting dim sum (点心), an abbreviated form of the phrase dian dian xin yi. This expression was supposedly coined during the Eastern Jin Dynasty. A general of the period was so moved by his soldiers’ devotion that he had numerous types of local food     2     (deliver) to the frontlines so they could feast, as a symbol of his salutations and appreciation.

There are many interesting customs about yum cha. One is that     3     a teapot refill is needed, the lid     4     (leave) half-open, stemming from a folk tale set in ancient southern China. A rich man asked for a top up,     5     when the waiter lifted the teapot lid, the rich man claimed that the server had released a rare thrush (画眉) and demanded compensation for his loss. As a result, teahouses started to ask diners to lift their own teapot lids as a signal for     6     (much) hot water.     7     is that when tea is served, it is customary to tap the table with two fingers of the same hind, as a way to say thank you to the person     8     (pour) the brew. This habit can be traced to Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, at a time when he     9     (travel) to Guangzhou. When he and his bodyguards stopped for lunch at a local teahouse, the emperor poured tea for his companions. In order not to draw any attention, his followers tapped the table instead of kowtowing (叩头)     10     (express ) their gratitude.

A hutong is an ancient city alley or lane typically in Beijing.    1    （ surround） the Forbidden City, many were built during the Yuan , Ming and Qing dynasties    2    the government planned the city and arranged the    3    （resident） areas according to the etiquette（礼仪） systems.    4    center of the city of Beijing was the royal palace——the Forbidden City.

At the end of the Qing dynasty, China    5    （come） under the influence from abroad , and many old hutongs lost    6    （they） former neat arrangement.

After the founding of the People's Republic of China, hutongs' conditions were improved. But in recent years, the houses in many hutongs    7    （pull）down and replaced by modern    8         （building）. The hutong today is fading into the shade for both tourists and inhabitants.

However, in the urban district, hutongs still occupy one    9    （three） of the total area , providing housing for half the population , so many hutongs have survived. In this respect, we see Beijing    10    an ancient yet modern city.