1 . Looking for Crafts(《寻找手艺》 ) is a documentary about the story of 199 Chinese craftsmen (手艺人). _________it wasn’t broadcast on television, you can only watch it online. Although it doesn’t show beautiful pictures or exciting scenes, it _________tells the story of traditional Chinese craftsmanship and their techniques (技术). After watching the film, the warmth and faith of the _________ culture may deeply touch you.

Zhang Jin, the _________ of the documentary is from the countryside of Hunan. After living in a modern and busy _________ for many years, he became nostalgic ( 怀旧的) for the traditional crafts of his hometown, _________ he made up his mind to record them. He sold his flat and invited two friends to join him and travelled all over China. The film was made without professional filming equipment (装备) or a lot of_________ . However, its accented narration (带有口音的旁白) made people feel at home.

In the film you can see an 80-year-old man who makes paper _________ with bamboo for the Dai people. Making umbrellas is a(n) _________ process that includes six steps, but he has insisted on continuing with his hobby for more than 60 __________. After watching the film, many people wanted to buy such an umbrella, but the old man was dead.

It’s __________to notice that the hands of these craftsmen are full of wrinkles (皱纹)-these craftsmen are using their lives to __________ our cultural heritage (遗产). From making a piece of pottery (陶瓷) to creating a musical instrument, these crafts are __________work.

However, true artists give up their own comfort to __________what’s in their heart, which is believed to be the real meaning and purpose of making this documentary. The film __________people of the importance of craftsmanship and has attracted a lot of attention.

I hope these ancient and wonderful skills will still be alive forever.

2 . Confucius would be happy if he lived in the modern world. He would see his works and philosophies(哲学) still _______________ among teenagers even though they live in an_______________ of information.

In Changzhou No.2 Middle School, Jiangsu, all senior 3 students now_______________ a course in Lun Yu once a week. The school aims to improve students’ appreciation of the Confucian heritage(遗产)as well as_______________   Chinese civilization.

“Students’ attendance in this course will _______________   30 percent of their Chinese score on the final exam.This reward_______________ their interest in the course, which is _______________ but full of wisdom,” said Cao Yongzhong, a Chinese _______________ at the school.

_______________won’t be easy for students to enjoy The Analects(文选) of Confucius ________________ ancient Chinese as they________________   so many other subjects to learn and exams to ________________.

Cheng Yun,18, didn’t like the”additional burden”________________, but now it turns to be a course ________________ she looks forward to.

“I thought it would ________________ my time for homework, but it doesn’t.________________ sentences are short and concise(精练). I even use some of his wise   sayings in my compositions, ________________   makes my writing more attractive,” Cheng said. ________________ the fact that all students are required to learn some chapters of the book when in junior school, they may be ________________ young to understand the truths revealed(揭示)by Confucius.” Although I ________________ the language we use nowadays to Confucius, what the master said in the book does help me shape my personality.”said Zhang Junzhuo,18.

3 . In the old days, while the American Indian village had no schools such as we know today, boys and girls were taught how to do the necessary things by the _________ Indians in the family.

When a boy reached _________, his father set tests for him. The boy was asked to bring the first deer he killed to camp and give it to others. He was taught if he so much as tasted any of the meat it would ruin him as a hunter. He had to fast (禁食), going without food, for several days. In some tribes, he had to run a number of miles each of the days he _________. In other tribes, he was _________ on an ant bed. When the ants bit him, as they _________ would, he was not to cry out. In all his testing, he must show no fear.

In almost every tribe, more fuss was made over a girl when she became a woman. There were certain things she had to do. For a time she had to live in a little house all _________ away from her family. She had to fast and _________ no one except her mother and her mother’s mother. These two _________ her food and cared for her. They taught her what she must know to become a good woman and wife. They taught her with songs and stories and prayers.

After the girl’s time of _________ was over, her father and mother and all her relatives made a __________ in her honor. She was dressed carefully for her great day, perhaps in a new buckskin skirt ornamented with shells and beads (珠子). Her hair was washed and braided (编成辫子) and sometimes tied with mink (貂皮). This was a(n) __________ time. There would be a feast and much dancing.

To the Indians, this time of __________ was very important. That is __________ they required each boy to do something hard, even painful. They were testing his courage. They wanted him to be __________. That is why they sent the girl off to live for a time alone and think about the things her mother taught her. They want her to become a good wife and mother. They wanted her to know these things for her own sake and for the good of the whole __________.

Culture Shock is a term used to describe the anxiety produced when a person moves to a _______ new environment. This term expresses the loss of direction, the feeling of not knowing what to do or how to do things in a new environment.

Shock Guide — Coping with Culture Shock

Most people who set foot on a foreign soil and live there have the ability to _______ the difficulties of a new environment and overcome culture shock. So if you are thinking about going home or only spending time with people from your own culture, don’t. You have to realize that you are not _______ . Many other foreigners have experienced _______ you feel, talk to your friends at your school as they can help you feel better.

Some Tips for Dealing with the Stress Produced by Culture Shock:

—Be aware of the symptoms (症状). Once you realize you are _______ culture shock, you can then take steps to deal with it.

—What are the situations which _______ or irritate you most in the new country?

*Are you misunderstanding the host people’s treatment of you? Where can you find more _______ about this aspect of the culture? Behavior which seems _______ to you, may not be intended as rude. Polite customs are _______ for each culture.

When situations seem senseless, remember that the hosts may be following social rules unknown to you. Ask questions about ________ customs.

*If you are still bothered by a situation, find ways to minimize the irritation. Is the situation ________ ? If not, you may be able to avoid or minimize involvement. For example: If women’s swimwear offends (冒犯) you, then spend shorter periods of time at the ________ .

—What do you ________ the most which was enjoyable in your home country? Look for ways to meet these desires or ________ these with something new. For example, if you miss your favourite Japanese pickles (腌制食品), go to a Japanese ________ or ask a relative to mail some to you.

5 . “When I first started learning calligraphy, I just copied the teacher’s strokes (笔画), and my work was ugly.” said Aryan from Afghanistan. He is currently a graduate student in Beijing, ________ in International Education of the Chinese language.

During his six-year stay in China, he discovered the ________ of Chinese culture. He also realized that Chinese is steadily becoming a(n) ________ language, and more people around the world want to communicate smoothly with Chinese.

To his surprise, the curriculum for foreign students in China ________ the classroom. The school organizes extracurricular ________ to help them learn and experience ________ and culture. After closer and deeper ________ with Chinese culture, Aryan found his hobby: calligraphy.

“Initially, I didn’t know much Chinese and thought calligraphy would be difficult,” Aryan said.” Later on, I found out that calligraphy can help me ________ my Chinese language skills and my understanding of Chinese culture.

He used to ________ the idea that writing Chinese characters was all about writing them neatly. But he later found out that this view is ________.Calligraphy helps him to understand both each stroke and the Chinese ________ toward life. The horizontal, vertical (垂直的) and left and right falling stokes on the paper ________ Chinese people’s unique symbols and memories. They are also the hidden ________ to better understanding Chinese culture.

Not only did Aryan gain a deeper ________ of Chinese characters, but also developed a more mature personality along the way. Calligraphy gives him strength when he feels ________ and lost, finding his inner peace.

6 . It was a cold December, at the end of the Great Depression, and things were tough. Mum had a _________ time raising us kids on her own. Looking back, I realize what Mum _________ sending us to school. Constant _________ was typical for my family, and it didn’t look like we’d be in our current house much longer. Rent was $25 a month, but Mum couldn’t pay it.

The holidays were fast _________ , and we received S25 for Christmas from social services. Mum said instead of buying food and Christmas gifts, she was going to pay back our _________ with it. That way we’d have a roof over our heads for a little while longer.

Unknown to Mum, I had been _________ Christmas trees, shoveling (铲) snow and doing odd jobs to earn enough money to buy a new pair of boots.

The _________ day came on Christmas Eve afternoon. I was very _________ as I hurried to catch the bus into town. On the way a house with Christmas decorations reminded me that at our house, we had no such things and no _________ for Christmas goodies. Suddenly, I felt a sense of __________ . Here I was going to spend S23 on a pair of boots, while Mum was probably home __________ , wondering how to explain why there were no __________ . As I arrived at the bus stop, the driver opened the door. I stood there for what seemed a century, until __________ the driver asked, “Son, are you getting on this bus or not?” I finally blurted out, “No thanks, sir. I’ve __________ my mind.”

The bus drove off and I stood alone, feeling as if a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. I went into a __________ across the street, with __________ and excitement. I bought a turkey, ham and all the Christmas trimmings. I spent every dime of my __________ money.

Two boys with carriers on their bicycles ran those groceries to our house. After we __________ piled (堆) the groceries against the door, I __________ the door. I could hardly wait to see my mother’s face! When Mum opened the door, some of the groceries fell inside onto the floor, and she just stood there, extremely __________ . Holding back the tears, I yelled, “Merry Christmas, Mother! There really is a Santa Claus!”

7 . Fan Jinshi, known as the “Daughter of Dunhuang”, has made protecting and researching Mogao Grottoes her lifelong passion.

In July 1963, shortly after graduating from Peking University, Fan made her way to Dunhuang without ______ to serve the nation. The living conditions there were extremely ______ with no fresh water or electricity, only oil lamps and earthen beds. Besides, she felt ______ as the newspapers were probably a month ago. The thought of leaving ______ through her mind, but seeing the ______ view in the caves, she took roots there.

To protect the treasure, Fan and her colleagues put doors on the caves, planted trees and started monitoring temperature in the caves. Mogao Grottoes took on a new look ______ their efforts.

In 1979, Mogao Grottoes were ______ opened to tourists. Since 2000, visits to Dunhuang have ______ for the extended holidays, causing some murals (壁画) to become seriously damaged or even disappear. Faced ______ this, Fan decided to take responsibility for the caves, striking a balance between heritage protection and ______ .She ______ the idea of digitizing Dunhuang to permanently preserve the murals, painted cultures and historical data. In 2016 Digital Dunhuang was ______ online, enabling people around the world to enjoy clear images of the caves. ______ , Fan actively promoted international exchanges and partnerships for the popularization of Mogao Grottoes.

In December 2018, Fan was awarded the ______ “Reform Pioneer” by the nation. This May, Fan donated 10 million yuan to Peking University to promote the study of Dunhuang. Now the 85-year-old Fan Jinshi is as busy as ______ , still toiling (辛苦) to conserve and manage the caves.

8 . Chinese traditional clothing, or hanfu, has been increasingly ______by Western fashion in recent decades. However, in the past few years, many young people in China have been ______to the past and wearing traditional hanfu, as this style of clothing is currently______a renaissance (复兴).

One of the reasons for this trend is a desire to strengthen national______and promote traditional culture and pride in Chinese heritage. The popularity of hanfu has ______to the increase in interest in traditional Chinese clothing.

The phenomenon of hanfu is not just limited to China; there has also been a growing interest from people worldwide. One example is the TV drama The Story of Minglan, which______more than 400 million viewers in just three days.

However, there is no______definition of what counts as hanfu since each dynasty has its own style, although the clothes are generally______by loose, flowing robes.

For some enthusiasts, hanfu is more than just fashion; it is a way to connect with Chinese history and culture. For example, a Chinese-American woman recalled that when she was a child, she and her sister would ______ to wear beautiful clothes by wearing sheets and blankets around themselves.

And many people are______of hanfu. The support of the government for Chinese culture has______the hanfu community. There are even some organizations, such as the Communist Youth League of China conference on traditional clothing, that show______efforts to promote hanfu. According to them, clothes are the______of culture, and not wearing traditional clothing means losing a part of Chinese culture.

Some organizations and individuals are making efforts to popularize hanfu. Some, like the Hanfu Club, have received______from the Communist Youth League of China.

As one member of the Hanfu Club stated, “If we even______or forget about the clothes we wear every day, how can we talk about other essential parts of our culture?”

9 . Shikumen Residence

Typical Shikumen Residence, literally meaning “Stone Warehouse Gate”, is regarded as the most representative house style of Shanghai. This sort of residence combines the _________ styles of southern China and western countries.

These residences can date back to the 1870s, when the Taiping Rebellion against the_________ of the Qing Dynasty broke out. Due to the warfare, the businessmen, ministers and wealthy people moved to the concession (租界) for protection. As a result, many foreign_________businessmen had many residences built to earn money. Those residences were, therefore, inspired by western style.

Construction Features of Shikumen Residence

A Shikumen Residence is usually a two-floor building constructed with bricks and wood. As the residences are usually linked, a lane naturally comes into being. Two copper door-knockers_________ in the whole lane when they are struck. _________ the stone gate, you enter a patio (天井), from which the sunshine lights the whole yard. Right in front of the patio, there is a living room where the hosts meet or treat their _________. Passing through the living room, another patio appears where the cooking bench is set.

Under the influence of western architecture, the doors and outside walls were gradually_________ with the arc-shaped or rectangular carvings and paintings. So, from the outside, the block of residences looks like western-style townhouses. _________, the lintel(过梁)was usually constructed with Chinese traditional bricks and black tiles.

_________ of Shikumen Residence

It’s said that before the 1950s, these residences __________ 60% of all the Shanghai dwellings and sheltered 60% of the local population. They almost monopolized (垄断) the city’s estate market due to their comfortable, practical and convenient advantages. __________ these, they were popular because of their good locations and convenient transportation. As time passed by, they gradually __________ with the pace of the reconstruction of the old areas. Later, when some influential architects put forward that these residences should be __________ as a symbol of the typical Shanghai culture, great attention started to be paid to them.

Shikumen Culture

The appearance of these residences broke through the Chinese traditional lifestyle, under which a large __________ family lived in a big courtyard. The new smaller-sized courtyard came into being to lay a foundation for the later Lane Culture. This local culture had a great influence on Shanghai’s politics, economy, literature, arts and lifestyle. For example, the literature__________ of “Ting Zi Jian” was born at the same time. Later, the scholars continued to create many masterpieces.

10 . In China, the Spring Festival is the most important of all the holidays in the year. Two important things ___________ to make this holiday different from all the others: giving presents and spending it ___________ the family. Many weeks ___________ the Spring Festival, we know it is coming. In the ___________ goods for this special holiday appear and outside them are the special New Year decorations. The advertisement ___________ all the newspapers tell us that there are “Only five ___________ shopping days to Spring Festival”. ___________ you go, you will realize that.

Spring Festival, which comes “only ___________ a year”, is coming again. Giving ___________ to one’s family is a very sweet custom. The spirit behind the present matters most, not the present ____________. It is good at Spring Festival to ____________ to the hometown and meet parents, grandparents and as many aunts, uncles and cousins as possible.

In the past, ____________ New Year’s Eve, all the members of a family ____________ stay at home making dumplings together. ____________ many people enjoy watching TV. During the day, children wear their new clothes. The evening is usually spent in games, talking, more eating and ____________.