In Chinese culture, there is a deep-rooted belief that even the     1     (healthy) individuals should never leave their belly buttons(肚脐) uncovered. This curious tradition      2     (gain) significant attention online so far.

Many people believe that regardless of the hot heat, they must protect their belly buttons at all costs. Some even playfully claim that if     3     (abandon)on a deserted island without any clothing, they would still find a way     4     (cover) their belly buttons, even if it means using a simple leaf.

The belly button is a weak area of the body with thin skin. Moreover, there are no muscles     5     fat tissues underneath. Additionally, there are abundant nerve endings, making it particularly sensitive to external stimuli and requiring special protection.

Therefore, it is     6     (science) sound for Chinese people to be cautious     7     protecting the belly button. If one doesn’t pay attention to keeping the belly warm and     8     (expose) the belly button directly to air conditioning or fans, the cold air can easily enter the body through the belly button,      9      leads to stomach upset.

Many people find that adding a blanket to their sleep routine helps to reduce stress and promote calm. The practice of covering the belly and keeping the feet warm when sleeping     10     (suggest) to keep healthy according to traditional Chinese medicine.

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Northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region has adopted digital technology     1     (protect) ancient cliff carvings and paintings before their disappearance.

Workers have copied more than 2,000 immovable rock carvings and paintings at Helan Mountain to digitalize the overall views as well as     2     (they) correct locations. The digital information will be sorted and workers will conduct a disease analysis.

Rock carvings     3     (appear) before writing systems were invented. Now, more than 20,000 cliff paintings and carvings     4     were created by the ancestors have been discovered at Helan Mountain. The works record the lives of the people who lived 3,000 to 10,000 years ago. In general,     5    (image) of animals dominate (占主要地位), followed     6     humans, vehicles, plants, planets, fingerprints and abstract signs. The surfaces were     7     (chief) carved with stone or metal in the open air,     8     (expose) to weather beaten.

The protection of rock paintings and carvings is a worldwide issue. At present, there is no     9     (science)and technological means to prevent their disappearance. Some experts have predicted that by the end of this century,     10     quarter of the world’s rock paintings will disappear completely.

The Double Ninth Festival falls on the ninth day of the ninth month of the Chinese calendar. In Chinese folklore (民俗), the number nine is     1     largest number, homophonic (谐音的) to the Chinese word jiu,     2     means “health and longevity (长寿)”. The Law on the Protection of the Rights and Interests of the Elderly, which     3     (be) in effect since 2013, clearly states that every year’ s Double Ninth Festival is a legal festival for senior citizens.

    4     (climb) mountains was a custom to pray for blessings on the day in ancient times. Nowadays, the custom has     5     (gradual) mixed with some other outdoor exercises, including tai chi, qigong and square dancing. People would also admire the     6     (beautiful) of chrysanthemums (菊花), drink wine     7     eat Chongyang cakes on that day. Chrysanthemums symbolize longevity. So people pick fresh chrysanthemums     8     (make) chrysanthemum wine every year during the festival, which       9     (regard) by the ancients as an auspicious (吉祥的) wine for clearing away heat detoxifying (排毒) and prolonging life. The Chongyang cake is a festive cake, usually made of flour, brown sugar, fruits and nuts, meaning “making steady progress”.

Though people today don’t observe all the traditional customs, it’ s still the festival to respect the elders. Thanks     10     social care from their surroundings, the Double Ninth Festival is gaining   popularity, and a growing number of seniors have begun to pay more attention to their later years.

Why do different people like different colors? The answer depends     1     cultural values. To the Egyptians, green is a color     2     stands for the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. During the Spring Festival in China, children     3    (give) money in a red envelope to bring good fortune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect     4    (they) against evils.

People’s     5    (choose) of colors is also influenced by their bodies’ reactions toward them. Green is said to be the most restful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally     6     physically.     7    (work) in green environment, people have fewer stomachaches. Red can make people     8    (increase) appetite. Many decorators will include different shades of red in the restaurant. And many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that     9    (definite) catches a person’s eye. Unlike red, blue is believed to cause people to lose appetite. Therefore, if you want to eat     10    (little) than before, eating from blue plates can help.

Chinese New Year, which starts     1     the first day of the Chinese lunar calendar, is considered as one of the most important holidays in China. It is known as the Spring Festival.

In ancient times, the Spring Festival started from the beginning of Spring. Nowadays, it often    2     (happen) between January and February. It usually lasts until Lantern Festival,     3     gives everyone plenty of time for celebration.

    4     (traditional), the children get red envelopes during the Spring Festival celebrations. It’s a custom     5     (go) back to ancient times. However, when the tradition     6     (begin) is still unknown. Whatever the reason is, the red envelope has been an important part of Chinese New Year to this day.

The firework is another big part of Chinese New Year. A writer shared the following story on a website.    7     old man saved a town from a terrible monster by throwing bamboo     8     (stick) into the fire. The explosion (爆炸声)     9     (cause) by the bamboo frightened off the monster. As a result, Chinese people set off fireworks during Chinese New Year celebrations     10     (avoid) the evil spirits of the past.

Chinese people have been celebrating the Mid- Autumn Festival and enjoying mooncakes for centuries. Mooncakes are in    1    shape of a full moon on the Mid-Autumn night. There are many traditional folk     2    (story) about this festival. However, most people think that the story of Chang’e is the most     3    (touch) story.

Hou Yi, who was the husband of Chang’ e, shot down nine suns. After that, a goddess gave     4    (he) a magic medicine     5    could help people to live forever. But there was a bad man     6    (call) Pang Meng wanted to steal the medicine when Hou Yi was not at home. Chang’ e refused     7    (give) it to him and took it all. She    8    (become) very light and flew up to the moon. Hou Yi was very sad and he called out her name to the moon every night. One night he found that the moon was     9     bright and round that he could see his wife there. He     10    (quick) laid out her favorite fruits and desserts in the garden.

Originated in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), Kunqu Opera is said to be the mother of all Chinese operas and is one of the oldest forms of opera still     1     (exist) in China. This traditional art was named after its birthplace, Kunshan,     2     is near the city of Suzhou in today’s Jiangsu Province.

The development of Kunqu Opera went through several     3     (stage). In the early days, the songs were     4     (main) composed of long and short lines. In the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644),     5     (reform) by Wei Liangfu, Kunqu Opera became mild, smooth and     6     (attract). The performers attached great     7     (significant) to clear recitation, correct singing and pure tunes. Meanwhile, the composers wrote the musical scores after working out the tunes, and the songs     8     (write) in seven-character or ten-character lines. Moreover, three types of musical instruments (stringed instrument, bamboo flutes, and drums and clappers) formed the accompaniment.

Kunqu Opera is acknowledged as     9     elegant opera. Carrying forward the tradition of ancient poetry and common speech, the art is also     10     very high literary value.