About eight years ago, Li Jinglong visited the Palace Museum in Beijing. The cloisonne (景泰蓝) objects on display attracted him     1     particular.

    2     (amaze) by the beauty of it, he made a decision to launch Handcraft Addicted, a DIY workshop     3     participants can make cloisonne by themselves. Over the years, he and his wife have opened three workshops in Beijing.

The art of making cloisonne involves several     4     (step), including shaping the object’s body; bending and inlaying (镶嵌) copper wires; coloring in the shapes; heating and gilding. The technique     5     (introduce) to China in the late 13th century. It’s     6     (general) believed that cloisonne reached its peak and was given its present Chinese name during the reign of Emperor Jingtai in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

Li’s workshop allows participants to create the designs they want. Chang Yunqi,     7     high school student, was looking for a place to celebrate her birthday, and then she chose to try Handcraft Addicted. Since then, she     8     (become) one of the workshop’s many fans.

Li says modern people are satisfied to spend time alone     9     (focus) on one thing nowadays. “We have many participants who come to our workshop every week, not only to create art, but to take a break from     10     (they) busy lives.”

Maze Fist, also known as Mi Zhong Quan, is a traditional martial art from China. It     1     (know) for its clever footwork and advanced techniques.

Maze Fist masters use complex footwork     2     involves constantly changing directions and angles,     3     (make) it hard for opponents to predict and attack. They are also skilled at tricking opponents with tricky movements and mis-directions. Besides its     4     (effective) in fighting, Maze Fist also focuses on developing the mind and body. In fact, apart     5     improving physical strength, endurance and coordination, Maze Fist trainers also build discipline and concentration when practising.

Deeply     6     (root) in Chinese culture and history, Maze Fist represents Chinese martial arts’ wisdom and philosophy, emphasizing the balance between body and mind. Practicing Maze Fist leads to personal growth and self-improvement.     7     (master) Maze Fist, one needs dedication and continuous practice. It not only provides just a means to defend oneself but also     8     (promote) one’s self-discipline, respect, and humility. And it offers both     9     (practice) self-defense skills and a path to personal growth. All in all,     10     you are interested in martial arts or want an all-round approach to well-being, Maze Fist ensures you a rewarding experience.

There is a Chinese story of an old man in his 90s working with his family to remove mountains to connect the outside world     1     others’ doubts. The story has inspired the Chinese to unite and overcome difficulty with     2     (determine) and hard work.

The story became a reality in Lin County, Henan Province in the 1960s. A 1,500-kilometer-long waterway along the cliffs (悬崖) of the Taihang Mountains     3     (build) by the local people within 10 years, bringing precious water from the Zhanghe River in the bordering Shanxi Province to the drought-hit area.

Initially, finding drinking water was     4     headache for residents: People had to fetch water from five kilometers away every day.     5     (ease) this area’s water shortages, the local government decided to construct a canal across the mountains,    6    construction was a remarkable engineering achievement.

People tied ropes around their waists and     7     (hang) off cliffs, drilling holes in rock, and then dug canals with simple tools. From February 1960 to July 1969, they leveled 1,250 mountain tops and dug 211 tunnels (隧道),    8     (remove) 22.25 million cubic meters of earth and rocks.

Their efforts gained multiple     9     (benefit). It was the canal that     10       (dramatic) changed the life of the local people, irrigating (灌溉) 36,000 hectares of land and solving water supply difficulties to some 567,000 people. Their deeds have been hailed (称颂) as the “spirit of the Red Flag Canal.”

Ancient China has a long history and fine culture,     1     (leave) the world a thousand-year civilization heritage, which is still     2     (inspire) .

However, when we pay a visit     3     the treasures and are shocked by them, we should admit the fact that time has caused harm to them, whether it is the     4     (break) pieces of porcelain (瓷器), the faded wall paintings or the grass roofs of ancient temples.

Fortunately, time also saw the hard work of those who     5     (careful) keep the past alive. Behind the shining museum collections, there are the people     6     clear away the dust from them, and bring     7     second life to them.

They work like doctors. And their “patients” include the palace of the Forbidden City in Beijing, wall paintings of Mogao Grottoes in Gansu Province, the Terracotta Warriors from the Qin Dynasty (221 BC-207 BC) in Shaanxi Province and the Great Wall that stands     8     (thousand) of years.

Generation after generation, skillful hands and bright eyes may grow old,     9     their hearts remain strong, and the enthusiasm (热情) never disappears.

More than 108 million cultural treasures     10     (house) in China’s public museums, and 767,000 ancient architecture, and heritage sites are listed in China. More than 160,000 people work on cultural relics across the country.

Kunqu, also known as Kun Opera, is a form of traditional Chinese theater that has a rich history and cultural significance. Originated in the Yuan Dynasty and     1    （gain）great popularity in the Ming Dynasty, Kunqu has been recognized     2     a masterpiece of human cultural heritage by UNESCO, and     3    （refer）to as the “mother” of all Chinese opera often.

Combining songs     4    （perform）in the Suzhou dialect, graceful body movements, martial arts and dance, Kunqu uses     5     variety of movements to express specific emotions. As a highly     6    （influence）form of opera in Chinese culture, particularly in the areas of literature, music, and art, Kunqu has inspired many famous poets, painters, and musicians by its     7    （beautiful）and elegance.

Today, Kunqu remains an     8    （incredible）important part of China’s cultural heritage, and efforts are being made     9    （protect）and promote this traditional art form. Although it may not be as popular as other forms of Chinese theater such as Beijing Opera, Kunqu has a devoted following among those    10     appreciate its unique charm and artistry.

A living heritage is an endless dialogue between the present and the past, and Kunqu is a carrier to pass that legacy on.

Chinese calligraphy is called the art of lines. Practicing calligraphy helps a person to achieve relaxation and inner peace. In the past, children     1     (train) at an early age to practice writing. Great attention is paid     2     calligraphy today with exhibitions and competitions among both the young and the old.     3     (learn) calligraphy, one will need a brush, ink, paper, and ink stone, which     4     (be) commonly recognized as the Four Treasures of Study. As Chinese culture spreads throughout the world nowadays, calligraphy is enjoying     5     (great) popularity than ever before. Many foreigners are practising it now.     6     calligraphy uses Chinese characters (汉字) as a way of expression, one does not have to know Chinese to admire its beauty.

Silk was invented in China in 3000 BC. It was well integrated into the Chinese economy during the Han Dynasty,     1     plain silks and products of peasant households were used as the main form of tax paid to the government. Fancy silk clothes were worn by the wealthy     2     symbols of status from the Han Dynasty on.

Women played     3     major role in the production of this vital product. In many households, the laborious task of raising the silkworms (蚕) originally     4    (restrict) to women.

Producing silk is a     5    (relative) lengthy process and demands constant close attention. The worms need a certain degree of     6    (warm) to survive. Sometimes the tiny eggs were sewn into little cotton bags and worn beneath the clothes. When hatched (孵出), they might be placed in shallow baskets or on shelves in the house     7     fed fresh mulberry leaves night and day. When they became cocoons (茧), dipping them into hot water to loosen the tightly woven filaments (细丝) and then     8    (wind) these filaments onto a spool (线轴)     9    (produce) the silk threads woven into cloth were also     10    (woman) work. Today, silk factories still mainly employ women for these tasks.

The Analects of Confucius (《论语》) records the words and deeds of the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius,     1     (write) somewhere between the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period more than 2,000 years ago. It     2     (highlight) the political and moral ideas of Confucius and Confucianism.

Ren is a core concept in the book adopted by Confucius with original meaning of loving others.     3     (represent) a high moral standard, it includes all virtues. Confucius stresses that self-discipline is     4     must for practicing the rules of propriety (礼) and achieving ren.

Society has developed greatly and huge changes     5     (occur) as well after the birth of the Analects of Confucius. Nevertheless, it contains lots of ideas beyond the passage of time, some of     6     are still relevant today. For example, Confucius analyzes the relationship between learning and thinking by saying that learning without thinking leads to confusion while thinking without learning ends in puzzlement. Besides, the Analects of Confucius also     7     (vivid) shows the images of Confucius’s students. Zi Lu is straightforward, Zi Gong is smart, and Yan Hui is mild and capable. Confucius insists on treating students     8     individuals to achieve full potential, which is     9     (consist)with some of the modern educational thoughts.

The Analects of Confucius is a fine example of world literature, and the publication of its     10     (version) in various languages will further enhance cultural exchanges between China and the world.

The southern mountainous area of Anhui province is home to old villages that seek to burst with new vitality. Among them, Xidi and Hongcun villages,     1     (declare) by UNESCO to be World Heritage sites in 2000 for their outstanding preservation of ancient rural architecture, welcome visitors who come to appreciate     2     (they) distinctive Huizhou-style houses and a full display of the Hui culture. They feel as if immersed in a traditional Chinese ink painting.

This level of preservation could not be achieved     3     the participation of generations of local residents. In the old days, street dealers     4     (forbid) from letting their shoulder poles(肩担)touch the ground in order to protect the bluestone laid on all the streets and alleys here.

    5     a local folk rhyme(民谣)says, “One is not lucky to be born in Huizhou. At 13 or 14 he is kicked out of his hometown to make     6     living.” It indicates     7     hard the people of Huizhou once struggled. So far, some customs have remained and newly integrated with tourism,     8     (offer) glimpses into the lives of the ancient Huizhou people. “This symbolizes the     9     (combine) of intangible with tangible cultural heritage.” A local official says. He also suggests that the old villages explore and find their own unique and marketable themes to fully showcase their     10     (culture) charm.

In a specially designed studio theater in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, an attractive world of jianghu     1     (bring) to life through a Shaoxing Opera performance last week.

Six actresses,     2     (play) roles from a spirited landlady to skilled swordsmen, spies, and soldiers, deliver a fascinating show lasting two hours and 10 minutes. The audience sits very close to the performers, engaging with them and immersing     3     (them) in a unique viewing experience.

This is the environmental theater-styled show, New Dreagon Gate Inn, performed by Zhejiang Xiaobaihua, one of China’s     4     (remarkable) Shaoxing Opera groups.     5     (adapt) from the 1992 classic wuxia film of the same name,     6     Shaoxing Opera show successfully captures the interest of a younger audience by blending traditional Chinese opera with modern theater models and dramatic concepts. “From its content to spirit, its forms to aesthetics, the play reflects     7     young people are worried about and concerned with nowadays,” said Chen Lijun, who plays the supporting role of Jia. Ting in the show.

Traditional Shaoxing Opera often draws     8     (inspire) from ancient scripts and folk legends, telling stories of talented scholars and beautiful ladies.     9    , New Dragon Gate Inn is based     10     a film with a significant fan base and is adapted to suit the current context and the Shaoxing Opera genre itself.