As a costume drama A Dream of Splendor     1    (draw) many audiences this summer, the way the heroine Zhao Pan’er makes tea in the drama also attracted much attention. Heytea, a Chinese boutique teahouse chain, recently launched new flavored tea drinks     2    (base) on the recipe from the TV show.

It is well known that China is not only the home of most of the world’s tea,     3    has a series of customs concerning tea making and tea choice according to the seasons. In summer, green tea is highly recommended, for     4    (it) character is “cold” in traditional Chinese medical theories, suitable     5    (calm) the restlessness caused by hot summer.

Since the Southern Song Dynasty, loose leaf green tea     6    (drink) in China. It is said that Emperor Qianlong from the Qing Dynasty was a tea lover and often enjoyed Longjing, the most well-known Chinese green tea produced in Zhejiang province, during his     7    (day) life in summer.     8    Longjing, Chinese green tea has many family members with beautiful and poetic names, such as Yunwu,     9    literally means cloud and mist. When you feel hot and restless, have Chinese green tea and enjoy     10    mouthful of “cool summer”.

One of the largest research libraries in the world, the British Library houses more than 170 million items. The library usually selects works based on     1     (they) popularity or by considering an item’s value.

Recently, 16 Chinese online novels have been added to the     2     (collect) of the British Library, including Great Power, Heavy Industry, Good Spring Time,     3     The Wisdom of Great Song Dynasty.

    4     (cover) themes of science fiction, history, reality and fantasy, these works are considered the classics of Chinese online literature from the past 20 years. Readers can check the information about the 16 books on the library’s website, and borrow     5     (print) copies.

Good Spring Time     6     (focus) on Chinese porcelain culture, conveying a spirit that encourages people to fight against fate, and pictures women’s independence, as well as the love and care among family members.

Readers can see     7     splendid and elegant China through the tradition, struggles and beauty described in the novel.

Great Power, Heavy Industry tells of how China’s manufacturing industries have rapidly grown     8     (strong) in recent decades, and foreign readers can learn about the Chinese system and culture behind the country’s swift     9     (economy) development. The author,     10     online pen name is Qicheng, said I hope through this novel, overseas readers can experience the charm of Chinese culture.

China will build the world’s largest national park system, said Li Chunliang, deputy head of the National Forestry and Grassland Administration, at a news conference on Sept 19. The system     1     (expect) to be built with “the largest scale of protection, the     2     (diverse) geographical features and the highest conservation value in the world,” China Daily reported.

    3     some world-famous national parks which are uninhabited (无人居住的), national parks and nature reserves in China are home to a large number of human residents. “We will encourage local residents from around the parks     4     (participate) in environmental protection, nature education and ecotourism services. That     5     (give) them real benefits and enhance their sense of the national parks       6    (belong) to the people,” said Li.

As such, the country’s     7     (protect) areas are intended to “protect not only ecosystem but also cultural relics within each region; and serve as ecological     8     (demonstrate) zones     9     humans and nature coexist     10     (harmony) and economic development doesn’t come at the expense of biodiversity”, noted China Daily.

Cold Dew, the 17th solar term of the year, begins this year on Oct 8 and ends on Oct 22. At this time, there are some interesting     1     (phenomenon) you need to know.

Not only     2     temperatures drop significantly, but also rainfall is reduced. When the cold air encounters autumn rain, it turns into misty rain or fog. When the humidity is high,     3     (fog) regions form in many areas of China.

People always say that fishing in shallow water in autumn makes sense. That’s     4     temperatures decrease quickly and sunshine doesn’t reach deep water thoroughly. Fish swim to shallow water areas     5     the water temperature is     6     (relative) high.

Pomegranates (石榴) are ripe during Cold Dew, releasing a sweet scent. With their exquisite beauty, flavor and color, pomegranates never fail to attract people and     7     (cherish) for centuries also for their health benefits and anti-aging benefits.

Chrysanthemum (菊花) is the iconic flower of Cold Dew.     8     (prevent) autumn dryness, many regions in China have the custom of drinking chrysanthemum wine, which is thought to boost heart health by strengthening blood vessels and     9     (stimulate) blood flow.

During Cold Dew, North China takes on a look of late autumn with white clouds, red leaves and early frost. People often climb hills with cornels (茱萸)    10     the day of the Double Ninth Festival, aiming to dispel evils.

Tea is a healthy drink. Drinking tea in China could be considered as an art and to help people achieve a sense of calm and renewed energy. It is also     1     way to enjoy life better.

Stories     2     are about the discovery of tea are different depending on the people who you ask, but we know that Chinese people have been drinking tea since Shennong, 5,000 years ago. Usually, tea     3     (believe) to be medicinal, and is so central to     4     (day) life that an old Chinese saying includes tea in a list of seven important contents to be gathered each morning, along with firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy and vinegar.

Tea serves three primary     5     (purpose) traditionally in Chinese society: to show status, to bring people together and to improve wellness.

Drinking tea together is a sign of respect. In ancient times, “tribute tea”(贡茶) was     6     (special) kept for and presented to the Emperor. Tea still has a place in the life of the average people. It is common     7     (give) guests a cup of tea to welcome them into the home. But tea is more than a key of social customs. It is meant to act     8     a medium through which people can become much     9     (close) to nature. Drinking tea out in nature will create a spiritual connection to the environment and make people feel     10     (relax).

Aircraft carriers (航母) are kind of cool. Anybody     1     has ever seen “Top Gun” can prove it. But only a few of the world’s navies (海军) have the ability to build them. In 2017, China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)     2     (join) that club, launching the Shandong, the country’s first domestically designed and     3     (build) aircraft carrier.

The carrier is now getting its own clothing line,     4     collection of T-shirts, jackets, and basketball shorts and so on, as China tries to increase the military’s     5     (popular) among young people.

Showed via a street-style photo shoot, which sees models posing in front of the 70,000-ton ship, the collection combines practical workwear     6     casual items bearing (带有) cartoon pictures. One T-shirt     7     (print) with the image of a robot panda with jets in both paws.

A PLA Navy website paints wearing the clothing as a patriotic (爱国的) statement. “Passion is the love of the aircraft carrier cause,” it says. “It’s the love of the battle position.” For those    8     (serve) on the Shandong, the clothing lets them show their pride by     9     (firm) telling the world, “I am from the Shandong ship of the Chinese Navy,” reads a post on the website. “This is the     10     (proud) announcement of sailors,” it adds.

The lion dance is one of the most famous Chinese cultural traditions. While it is held during festivals, you can also see a lion dance when a new company is opened or an activity     1    (organize). The dance is believed     2    (bring) good luck and wealth and drive away bad fortune.

The dance begins with the lion walking style, where the eyes of the lion are opened. Lettuce and celery (芹菜) are hung up on the doorway of the new company. The Chinese     3    (pronounce) for these words are similar to those for making money and working hard. Lucky money is tied to the lettuce     4     part of the pay for the lion dance performers.    5     (profession) lion dance companies offer this service and there are different prices for different levels. Most dances include at least two lions and     6     drummer. Each lion is performed by two people,    7     use their feet to copy the lion feet’s movements. Famous Chinese lion dancing bands truly own wonderful     8     (flexible) and skill, which take years of practice to improve. While staying in China,     9     (keep) your ears open for drums so that you can head over to the show for     10    (you).

In China, 2022 marks the Year of the Tiger. The animal     1     (regard) in Chinese culture as “the king of all beasts”.

Most children here, when     2     (ask) to draw a tiger, would write on its forehead the Chinese character wang, as the markings on tigers’ foreheads resemble the character for “king”, who conquers the kingdom of animal.

Since ancient times, tigers     3     (indicate) power, solemnity(庄严) and     4     (brave) in our ancestors’ mind, with objects bearing tiger-related image created to drive away the alarming evil spirits and invoke good fortune.

To celebrate this year’s Lunar New Year, it is therefore necessary to prepare     5     advance a few traditional tiger stuffed toys — the classic type is usually made of cloth and comes in colors such as red and yellow —     6     (decorate) one’s home or to give to children as a fascinate mascot(吉祥物).

The eve of Lunar New Year is a time to say goodbye to the past and ring in the new year, with the reunion dinner an indispensable feature of the night.

Although the     7     (food) prepared for the feast vary throughout the country, jiaozi (dumpling) is     8     must-have for most families in northern China. Dishes like fish and chicken, the words     9     sound like “surplus”(盈余) and “good luck” in Chinese, are usually the centerpieces on dining tables. These could make a     10    (wonder) feast and show the host’s generosity and hospitality.