Enthusiasts of Chinese culture in Malta can now learn all about hanfu, the traditional style of clothing     1     (wear) by the Han people, thanks to a new cultural platform called the “Hanfu Costume Society” which     2     (launch) at the island’s China Cultural Center on Friday.

“The initiative is expected       3     (enhance) cultural exchange between China and Malta and show the     4     (rich) of traditional culture,” Yuan Yuan, director of the China Cultural Center, said at the launch event.

Hanfu is known for its unique design, exquisite (精致的) craftsmanship and cultural significance, with more and more young Chinese choosing to wear it. Yu Cheng,     5     has lived in Malta for nearly five years, decides to share her exquisite collection of hanfu whenever the China Cultural Center hosts hanfu-themed activities, allowing     6     (participant) to travel through time by     7     (try) on some of her 40-plus traditional clothing.

“This is my opportunity to participate in     8     spread of Chinese culture, and to allow more people to understand and fall in love     9     it through the charm of traditional Chinese clothing,” says Yu, who is responsible for managing the hanfu society. “    10     (gradual), more and more people realize that traditional Chinese clothing is rich and beautiful. Many people are attracted to it, and I feel very proud.”

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Liupao tea, which originated in Wuzhou, has long been popular in overseas Chinese communities. It was donated as tributes (贡品) to Emperor Jiaqing during Qing Dynasty,     1     (represent) the country’s best. Its fame grew significantly overseas in the second half of the 19th century among Chinese migrants in Southeast Asia, who used it     2     a herbal treatment in the hot, humid climate. The tea     3     (say) to help lower blood pressure, improve appetite and aid digestion. Over a century ago, Liupao tea was one of the major agricultural products     4     (export) along the old maritime Silk Road (海上丝绸之路) to Southeast Asian countries.

More younger consumers are taking to Liupao tea, and now they     5     (promote) the tea through innovative channels such as livestreaming, e-commerce and trendy packaging. Liupao tea products’ geographical indication now makes it a regional specialty,     6     is good for the development of the area as a whole. The development of the Liupao tea industry has     7     (effective) promoted economic growth and improved people’s livelihoods. Wuzhou authorities have also established service facilities and research centers to help the tea industry reach     8     (it) next stage of development. More efforts will be made     9     (improve) production lines, establish     10     safety tracking system, and ensure the quality of Liupao tea from cultivation (栽培) to teacup.

Jack,     1     was a ten-year- old boy, didn’t like doing any work. He had to go to school, of course, but he didn’t study hard there and tried     2     (do) little work. His father and mother were both doctors and they     3     (hope) that their son would become a doctor, too, when he grew up.

But one day Jack said     4     (happy) to his mother, “When I finish school, I want to be a     5     (clean).” What? his mother asked,     6     (feel) very surprised. “That’s not a good job. Why do you want to do the job?” his mother said. “    7     I would only need to work one day a week,” Jack answered at once. “Only one day a week?” his mother said. “What do you mean? And how do you know about it?” “Well,” Jack answered, “I know that the cleaners come to work     8     Thursday every week, because I only see     9     (they) that day.” And then his mother laughed and said, “But     10     cleaners go to work in other streets on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.”

Sharifkhuja has loved Chinese movies and culture since childhood. His father is also a huge fan of China. Before his     1    (graduate) from high school, Sharifkhuja’s father thought that his son was an     2    (ambition) person and suggested that he go to China to learn Chinese in the future. Having studied Chinese for two years in Tajikistan, Sharifkhuja finally came to China     3    (pursue) his dream.

Up to now, Chinese language and calligraphy     4    (become) part of his life. In his first calligraphy class, Sharifkhuja said that writing with brushes was     5     amazing experience, which could help him feel the spirit of Chinese culture. Besides,     6     he enjoys most is traditional Chinese music. Sharifkhuja is willing to share his experience in China with     7    (he) family and friends and introduce Tajik culture to his Chinese pals.

Having stayed in China for many years, he hopes to work in the embassy (大使馆)    8     a cultural ambassador between the two countries. Meanwhile, he also plans to return home as a Chinese teacher because     9     (use) the skills he acquired in China to improve the education of his motherland is one of his dreams.

However, no matter what Sharifkhuja chooses, his future will be     10    (close) related to Chinese.

Zu Ti of the Jin Dynasty was a man who had with great ambition. When he was young, he had a good friend     1     (name) Liu Kun. They had such a deep friendship     2     they stayed together every day and got up at the same time every morning.

One day, when they were sleeping. Zu Ti heard the rooster crowing (鸡鸣) . He woke up Liu Kun and said, “How about     3     (get) up to play swords (剑) as soon as we heard the rooster crowing from now on?” Liu Kun was still     4     (sleep) . But he agreed with him     5     (joyful) . From then on, they got up and played swords once the rooster began crowing. They kept their word and never gave up no matter     6     cold in winter or hot in summer. Hard work     7     (pay) off. After a long period of hard study and training, they finally became the all-rounder. And they both did excellent jobs to their country.

The idiom “to rise with the rooster” teaches us that with ambition and hard work,     8     (succeed) is possible. When we can discover our shortcomings     9     time, it is not too late to try. But if you are not willing     10     (work) hard, you will not be able to achieve a career after all.

Learning languages has many advantages: feeling confident when travelling abroad, making friends     1    (international), being able to read books in the original(原版的), and a lot more, like studying and working in other     2    (country). Most people live under the stereotype(刻板印象)that they lose their learning abilities with age. However, if faced     3     a challenge when there is no other way except to learn the new foreign language, adult people can show great results. Before     4    (decide)how to learn a new language, the first thing is to decide in which situation the language is to be used.

If the target is, for example,    5    (travel)or find new business at some international events, a course focusing on speaking practices is recommended(推荐). The     6    (base)vocabulary and conversational structures(结构), studied and practised heavily during a short period of time, may lead to the needed result, which might be the ability to communicate on the streets or support     7     small business talk. Usually the two or three months of study     8    (be)enough to start communicating. However, if brought back shortly to the usual environment, the person might lose the majority of knowledge if there would not be any supporting practice afterwards. Unfortunately, without practical usage     9     further development, the language abilities may go away as easily as they came. The language cannot     10    (learn)once and forever.

Whenever you have to write a paper, a letter, or any other document for work or school, you probably head toward the computer. Now, most people reach for     1     (keyboard) faster than they pick up pens. In a Scottish primary school, however, Mr. Norman Lewis is taking a different approach. He feels that neat handwriting     2     (be) still an important skill, so he has his students write not only by hand but also     3     old fashioned fountain pens.

Fountain pens     4     (use) in schools long ago and have been regaining popularity lately because they are refillable. Today, a writer     5     (simple) throws an empty pen away and gets     6     new one.

So far, Mr. Lewis is pleased with the results of his experiment. He reports that his students are taking more care with their work, and their self-confidence has improved as well. He is happy with the     7     (improve) he sees in his students’ writing     8     in his own writing. He knows that computers are here     9     (stay) and that they will not disappear. However, he believes that the practice with fountain pens helps students to focus, to write faster, and they can feel proud of     10     (they).

Jian Bing (or Jian Bing Guozi) is a thin pancake     1     (sell) at street stalls in China. It is     2     popular breakfast in Beijing and Tianjin and consists of different foods: wheat and grain-based crepe, eggs, deep-fried crackers and so on. Usually, Jian Bing     3     (eat) as finger food while people travel to work or school on busy mornings.

As a humble and cheap food, Jian Bing     4     (win) its nation-wide popularity for its freshness (always made in front     5    the customers) and its complex, multi-layered flavor. For visitors, tasty Jian Bing is an absolute must-try. In recent years, it’s also getting     6     (internation) recognition. You can find it in     7     (restaurant) in large cities like London, New York, Sydney, etc.

Easily accessible and affordable, Jian Bing is seldom made at home in China. However, if you are away from China and desire this unique street food, you should     8     (definite) try to make it in your own kitchen. When I figured out     9    to cook it effortlessly without using any special     10     (equip), I was overjoyed!

These days, many Chinese young people have turned to trees to help with their stress. Although it sounds strange, there’s science behind the act of tree-hugging.

A study in 2021     1     (report) that the act of tree-hugging can increase oxytocin (催产素). It’s a hormone responsible for     2     (feel). The     3     (high) the level of oxytocin is, the calmer and happier you may be. Hugging trees for only 21 seconds can lead to     4     increase in oxytocin.

Another hormone     5     (call) cortisol (皮质醇) is a marker of stress. The brain produces more cortisol when the person is anxious, angry, or very sad. Hugging trees helps cut cortisol production,     6     makes us feel better.

Although the activity is     7     (help) to us, it’s important to keep in mind that we shouldn’t hurt nature while doing it. Trees often hold valuable ecosystems. Many small creatures live on the tree and they are too small to be seen. You may want to be gentle when hugging trees—just like how you hug a friend!

There are other ways to turn to nature to help with your stress, such as forest bathing     8     water healer. You can stand or sit     9     a forest and close your eyes to listen to all the sounds around you, or you can sit beside the water to     10     (simple) enjoy the sounds.

Languages play a vital role in     1     (ensure) cultural diversity and promoting intercultural dialogue. They also help in attaining quality education for all, strengthening     2     (cooperate), building inclusive knowledge societies and preserving cultural heritage.

At the same time, there is a need     3     (overcome) language boundaries and maintain good communication between the peoples of the world, and language     4     (professional) play a very important role in this.

Language rights are human rights,     5     means that everyone has the right to use their language of proficiency. For many, this is only possible     6     the assistance of a translator or an interpreter. Thus, on 24th May 2017, the United Nations General Assembly     7     (formal) announced 30th September as International Translation Day. International Translation Day 2023,       8     (celebrate) all around the world with     9     (vary) events and competitions on 30th September. The theme for International Translation Day 2023 was “Translation unveils (揭示) the many faces of humanity”. As an individual, you can start learning     10     new language to celebrate this day.