2 . Differences do set us apart, but we often forget that we are all human, and our culture is much more representative (有代表性的) of our differing environment than truly different people. Here are some tips on how to understand and admire cultural differences.

    1     In almost every single case, the only thing required to bridge cultural differences is an introduction. This isn't always easy, but the best thing to do is make an effort — go to the international folk music festival, eat in a restaurant where English isn't the first language, and say hello to the new family down the street.

Invite other cultures into your home.     2     Some people open their homes to exchange students with apps like Air BnB, while others might work through a church or charity to help provide for traveling groups. Even easier, you can simply invite people from other cultures over for dinner.     3    

Read as much about the local culture as you can before arriving. It is irresponsible to arrive in a new place without knowing how things usually run. You may get immediately shocked upon landing, which can make it harder to accept the culture later on.    4     Read online, check some books, and generally arrive well-informed. Having some knowledge beforehand will help with any culture shock.

Share parts of your own culture and life to encourage others to share theirs. One of the best things to bring while traveling is a set of photos from home, allowing you to bring people into your own life and culture from anywhere.    5     And learning is the key to understanding and, finally acceptance.

Chinese poetry generally falls into one of two primary types, classical Chinese poetry and modern Chinese poetry. Modern Chinese poetry refers     1     the modern style of poetry, as opposed to the traditional poetry     2    (write) in classical Chinese language. A high point of classical Chinese poetry occurred during the Tang Dynasty, during     3    time in China poetry was integrated (融入) into almost every aspect of the professional and     4    (society) life of the literate class. Unlike traditional forms of Chinese poetry which are rhymed, modern Chinese poetry does not usually follow specific     5    (pattern). Poetry     6    (revolutionize) after May Fourth Movement in 1919. Early 20th-century poets like Hu Shi, Xu Zhimo and Guo Moruo     7    (seek) to break Chinese poetry from past conventions by adopting Western models.

Poetry has     8    (consistent) been held in extremely high regard in China. In Chinese culture, poetry has provided a format for both public and private expressions of deep emotion,     9    (offer) an audience of peers, readers, and scholars insight into the inner life of Chinese writers. Westerners have also found in it     10    interesting and pleasurable field of study.

Traditional Chinese painting is the art of painting on a piece of Xuan paper or silk with a Chinese brush     1    is soaked(浸湿) with black ink or colored pigments. It     2     (regard) as one of the three quintessence of Chinese culture, the other two being traditional Chinese medicine and Beijing Opera.

    3    (general) speaking, traditional Chinese painting can be classified into three types, figure painting, landscape painting and flower-and-bird painting.

Figure painting came into maturity as early as the Warring State Period and reached     4    (it) peak during the Tang Dynasty. Famous figure painting artists include Gu Kaizhi and Wu Dao zi.

Landscape painting, as the name indicates, draws the outside scenery. It first appeared in the Qin Dynasty and became an     5     (independence) genre during the Sui and Tang Dynasties. By the time of the Song Dynasty, it     6    (reach) a very high level.

Flower-and-bird painting concentrates     7    the drawing of flowers, birds, fishes and insects, etc. in their natural state. It came into being in the Northern and Southern Dynasties and became a mature art during the Song Dynasty.

In     8    (finish) works of traditional Chinese painting, inscriptions, poems and stamps often come side by side.Therefore, traditional Chinese painting is an art form     9    (combine) poetry, calligraphy, painting and seal carving. Its artistic achievement and national features have won     10    (recognize) of the people all over the world. Thus, traditional Chinese painting brings artistic enjoyment for people.

7 . People from different cultures sometimes do things that make each other uncomfortable, without meaning to or sometimes without even realizing it. Most Americans ________ never been out of the country and have very little ________ that with foreigners. But they are usually spontaneously to get children to help, friendly and open, and ________ meeting new people, having guests and ________ people together formally (正式地) or informally.

They tend to use first names in most ________ and speak freely about themselves. ________ if your American hosts do something that makes you ________ , try to let them know how you feel. Most people will ________ your honesty and try not to make you uncomfortable again. And you’ll learn something about another culture!

Many travelers find it ________ to meet people in the U.S. than in other countries. They may just ________ and introduce themselves or even invite you over before they really know you. Sometimes Americans are said to be ________ friendly. Perhaps it seems so, but they are probably just ________ a good time. Just like anywhere else, it takes ________ to become real friends with people in the U.S. If and when you stay with American friends, they will probably enjoy ________ you to their friends and family, and if they seem eager to know you, it is probably ________ they are. Relax and enjoy it!

8 . Wu Ming, a young German born after 1995, is a big fan of Chinese culture. As he thought some diseases can’t be treated _______ with Western medicine, he decided to _______traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). In 2015, Wu came to Henan province, where a strong TCM culture can be _______. After a year of learning, he _______ the language barrier and started to learn Chinese medicine. Wu always _______ some Chinese herbal medicine by himself to know their flavours and effects, just like Shen Nong, a character in Chinese legend. In Wu’s opinion, TCM is one of the best-preserved _______ of Chinese culture.

Studying TCM also _______ Wu’s mind and lifestyle. He used to be _______ to electronic devices, playing video games every night. Instead of being trapped in the fast-paced but unhealthy daily _______, he now lives a(n) ________ and peaceful life, practicing good habits like drinking tea and reading.

Wu ________ what he has learned to help his family. He always provides his family members with some advice about staying fit after ________ their skin or tongues online. Over time, his family gradually began to understand his ________ for TCM.

Wu thinks there’s no big difference between China and Western countries. “________ comes from being out of touch”, said Wu. He plans to run a traditional Chinese clinic in Germany, which could serve as a(n) ________ between the two countries and publicize TCM and its culture.