Through a lifetime of effort and great love, young Chilean David Bobadilla has made himself a wushu champion (冠军). Now he is focusing on     1     (train) the next generation of players     2     are fond of traditional Chinese wushu.

At 16, Bobadilla became part of the Chilean Wushu Federation, which allowed him to compete nationally     3    , a few years later, internationally. At that time, he was diving into the     4     (interest) but complex (复杂的) world of Chinese characters when he began taking classes in standard Chinese at a Confucius Institute in Santiago.

He first set foot on Chinese soil in 2014 thanks     5     the Chinese Bridge competition (比赛). The next year he won a scholarship to study in China. In fact, David competed in more than 20 wushu     6     (match) at the international, national and university levels during his time in China, taking him across the country. Wushu instilled in him a high degree of self-control, which helped him grow     7     (personal) and professionally.

With the knowledge got in China, added to his firm love for wushu, the young man     8     (begin) to help many schools and clubs get the necessary wushu equipment in Chile. In additional, he went a step further by founding the Wushu Center, which is located in     9     same community where he lives. The center aimed     10     (spread) this sport, the Chinese culture, the Chinese language and the knowledge he got in China.

Falling on December 7 this year, Major Snow, also known     1     “Da Xue” in Chinese, is the 21st solar term of the Chinese lunar year and the third solar term of winter,     2    marks the start of the midwinter season.

During Major Snow, the temperature drops    3     (significant), and snowfall becomes more frequent. It is a time when the entire landscape     4     (cover) in a pristine white blanket, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere. The falling snowflakes transform the world into a winter wonderland, bringing joy and     5     (excite) to people of all ages.

In ancient China, Major Snow was an important time for farmers. They would use this period     6     (prepare) for the upcoming winter by storing food and firewood. It was also a time to repair tools and equipment, ensuring they     7     (be) ready for the challenges of the cold season.

Major Snow is also closely    8     (associate) with traditional Chinese medicine. According to ancient wisdom, this is the time when the “yang” energy reaches its lowest point, and the “yin” energy begins to rise.     9     is believed that during this period, our bodies are more susceptible to cold and illnesses. Therefore, it is important to take extra care of our health by keeping warm, eating nourishing foods, and getting enough rest.

Major Snow is not just     10     change in weather; it is a reminder of the cyclical nature of life and the importance of adaptation. As high school students, let us embrace the beauty of the season, take care of ourselves, and appreciate the wisdom passed down through generations.

The “Chinese Miao Art Exhibition”, co-hosted by the Chinese Consulate General in Milan and the Guizhou Provincial Government，    1     (hold) in Milan, Italy on Sunday. Guizhou’s     2    (extreme) beautiful Miao embroidery clothing appeared alongside international fashion     3    (brand) at the 2024 Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer collection. It will once again shine on the international stage as a large number of representative Miao embroidery clothing and accessories are displayed.

The Siyin (with a four-seal-shaped pattern) Miao embroidery art from Qingzhen city, Guizhou made its debut at the fashion week. Atypical settlement area for ethnic minorities is Qingzhen,    4    has a population mainly composed     5    the Si yin Miao subgroup that possesses beautiful clothing and delicate embroidery. Each piece of clothing has a big square seal-shaped pattern     6     (make) of multicolored silk threads, resembling four seals together to present the history and     7     (mystery) charm of the ethnic minority.

In 2014, the craftsmanship of Siyin Miao embroidery was recognized as     8    provincial representative intangible cultural heritage.

Through the international curation approach, the art exhibition aims     9     (showcase) the profound Guizhou ethnic culture and also to provide a platform for international cultural exchange and the    10     (promote) of Miao embroidery.

The culture of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) became     1     (increasing) popular with the arrival of the 31st FISU World University Games in Chengdu in July, capital of southwest China’s Sichuan Province. “We mainly promote TCM culture by displaying TCM     2     (element) such as TCM-themed backdrops, samples, 3D paintings made from acupuncture (针灸) tools, and herbal bags,” explained Deng Hongyuan,     3     staff member at the TCM culture area.

Visitors to the TCM culture area     4     (treat) to live shows of therapeutic massages (治疗性按摩) , Taijiquan, and Wuqinxi, a set of exercises     5     (inspire) by the movements of five animals as well as Baduanjin. Baduanjin, a form of gentle exercise that is a part of TCM culture,     6     is similar to Taijiquan and other TCM therapies, became a hit for its health benefits. Ancient Chinese medical books, TCM equipment, and medicinal materials unique     7     Sichuan are also on display.

“Foreign guests particularly enjoyed experiencing Chinese therapeutic massages. They were highly     8     (appreciate) of our massage services. They even asked if they could have this experience every day,” Deng noted.

“TCM culture is an important part of traditional Chinese culture and we are committed to     9     (broaden) its reach through the World University Games of Chengdu. We hope to enable more people     10     (learn) about TCM culture,” Deng concluded.

A Chinese food and culture festival won New Yorkers’ hearts and     1     (stomach) on June 24 with its debut (首次亮相) on a section of street at Washington Square Park in Lower Manhattan. The festival showed authentic Chinese food     2     soup dumplings, dandan noodles, kebabs, pastries, flower cakes, Jianbing, sugar paintings, stinky tofu and others from around 35 vendors (摊贩).

Foodies (美食家)     3     (wait) in long lines at some popular stands and the waiting time for the Jianbing event was over two hours. More than 30,000 people joined in     4     free event from 10 am to 6 pm, on June 24. Food is the best starting point for people     5     (understand) and appreciate Chinese culture.

Vendors from Qingmu Dessert Lab offered Chinese pastries and wore     6     (tradition) Chinese clothing known as hanfu. A set of four pastries was made to represent the four seasons with ingredients (原料)     7     (collect) throughout the year. Jianbing,     8     is a popular street food in North China, drew many     9     (people) interest as its vendor Gem Bing Shop is nearby.

The festival is expected to     10     (hold) at other cities in the US next year.