Tea is widely drunk worldwide. It is known     1     Chinese are the first people     2     (have) tea. About one thousand and two hundred years ago, Lu Yu     3     (write) a book called The Classic of Tea,     4     is honored as The Bible of Tea. The book gives a full     5     (explain) of the origin, the processing skills and the classification of tea.

However, Chinese tea culture goes far beyond tea     6     (it). Take green tea for instance. The proper temperature of the water should be around 80 degree Celsius. If the water is too hot, nutrients in the tea will be destroyed.     7     the other hand, if the water is not hot enough, the tea     8     (leaf ) won’t open up and you will miss the pleasantly fresh nice smell. So Chinese people are used to     9     (drink) hot tea. When you visit a Chinese friend, your friend will     10     (constant) add hot water to your empty cup of tea. It is polite to offer the tea cup to guests with both hands. Of course, the guests should pay respect as well by taking over the cup with both hands.

Dragon boat racing, a traditional activity celebrating Duan Wu, also known     1     the Dragon Boat Festival, is enjoying a revival thanks to the     2     (popular) of rowing events and cultural tourism. The sport     3     (begin) in Zigui county of Yichang city in Hubei province. This was home to Qu Yuan, a poet in the Warring States Period (475-221 BC). The festival commemorates his death. Over the past 2,000 years the race     4     (develop) into a sports event. It has now attracted younger generations--college students, for example--     5     (join), breathing new life into the historic custom. For young people, the team game is good for both     6     (they) physical and mental health. They are not only trained to be strong     7     united with other people. Also, it’s a good way to experience the traditional Chinese culture.

Dragon boat racing also brought a travel boom to Zigui county,     8     was named as the “hometown of the Chinese dragon boat”. Its well-preserved boat racing     9     (tradition) are also highly praised. The county, rich in history and folk customs, has been developed into     10     popular destination for travelers. The festival has also become a cultural, sports and cuisine gala for people from home and abroad.

Each country has    1       own secret to happiness. If “pyt”, which     2    （close） means “don’t worry about it and stuff happens”, explains a relaxed attitude of Danish people, “niksen” will reveal     3     Dutch people combat (对抗) stress and burnout (倦怠) in a fast-paced (快节奏的) lifestyle.

The term “niksen” origins from the Dutch word “niks”,     4    refers to “nothing”. Mindfulness, another welcome subject to help people have a peaceful mind. But unlike mindfulness, niksen is not about concentrating     5     the present moment. It’s about letting yourself do nothing, and     6    allow) your mind to run free without expectation.

In practice, this means “hanging around, looking at your     7    （surround）or listening to music as long as it’s without purpose,” according to Time Magazine.

Niksen sounds contrary (矛盾的) to the advice we     8     (give) as kids. Nowadays, we’re constantly told to stay busy and work    9     (hard) than everyone else. But niksen opposes (使相对) that mentality (心态). It offers the chance to “deliciously do nothing”, as Carolien Hamming, a coach at CSR Centrum, an organization     10    (devote) to fighting stress and burnout in the Netherlands, told Time.

It's been said,“No farmers, no food.”China begins to set a new day to honor them-the Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival,     1    falls on September 23rd this year. And it is the first national festival day to celebrate farmers and    2    hard work.

Farmers represent the majority of the Chinese population. As a solid bedrock for the nation, they have made    3    ( significance) contributions during China's revolution, development and reform.

Many    4    ( country ) hold agricultural festivals after they harvest products. And now，Chinese farmers will have a festival of their own. China has declared the annual lunar autumn harvest as the Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival

As a way    5    (boot) farmers' pride and happiness, the festival is supposed to    6       (effective) wipe out poverty and build a well-of- society in all respects.

Experts say China's rich agricultural history has helped lay a solid foundation     7    the festival. In the last four decades of keeping farming records, grain production    8    (remain) one of China's top performers. The festival will reach beyond farms as well New types of family farms,and some leading companies will get recognition thanks to their agricultural contributions. Also, they     9     (encourage) to bring new information and management to the countryside, while    10     (bring) more agricultural products to cities.

A teahouse is a special house which primarily serves tea and other light refreshments(茶点). Its function varies widely    1    (depend)on the culture. In China, a teahouse is a place     2    people gather to enjoy tea, chat and socialize. It    3    (consider) as a symbol of Chinese tea culture and people’s leisure lives.

Chinese teahouses enjoy a long-standing history. They developed from tea     4    (stand) in the Western JIN Dynasty, took shape in the Tang Dynasty, developed     5    (gradual) in the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties and became booming in modern times.

In the Song Dynasty, teahouses spread all over the cities and villages, at a rate comparable with that of restaurants. The owners preferred to decorate their teahouses     6    paintings of celebrities or rare and precious plants     7    (attract) customers. In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the number of teahouses went beyond that of restaurants, gaining much     8     (wide) popularity and becoming more famous. Later, the acculturation(文化植入)of western culture forced traditional Chinese teahouses to take on    9     new look.

Since reform and opening-up, with the rapid development of the economy and evident improvement of people’s living standards, teahouses    10    (flower) in China.

If it weren't for the, ninth BRICS Summit（金砖峰会）held in Xiamen last year, many people would probably never have realized     1     rich the culture in Fujian is.

The welcoming ceremony displayed the traditional local culture, including     2     (various) of art forms such as children's folk rhymes and Hui'an women dances, However, one of the most     3     (impression) performances was Nanyin, which is translated as “the music in the south”. Nanyin is a type of musical performance art based on southern Fujian dialects.     4     (general) considered to date back to the Song Dynasty, Nanyin has been called precious treasure of China's music history and is     5     (old) traditional music form in China today. When     6     (interview), a Nanyin performer said. “Some people say such old music isn't necessary or suitable     7     modern people, but I don't think     8     . As a matter of fact, Nanyin can be a social communication break for modern people who     9     (feed) up with the fast-paced lifestyle.” Another performer added, “     10     (get) involved in Nanyin performance makes me remain young. Anyway, who can be older than this kind of 1000-year-old music? ”

To celebrate the Lantern Festival the Palace Museum organized its first light show in the Forbidden City.

The complex, home to Chinese emperors for five     1    (century), was opened at night for the first time in 94 years. It was lit up with giant red lanterns and projections of ancient paintings. Masterpieces such as Along the River During the Qingming Festival were projected on the roofs, giving visitors a feeling like walking     2     time. The design team smartly combined high technology    3    (light) with the principles of cultural relic preservation.

Only 3, 000 people     4    (allow) in on that day: 500 people who booked their tickets online, and 2, 500    5    (invite) guests including model workers, officers, soldiers, and ambassadors.

With    6     series of well-planned and tourist-friendly cultural activities, the Palace Museum is now on a campaign to make traditional Chinese culture more     7    (access) to the general public. It has set an example to other museums in our country, most of     8     seem to be still living in days gone by. Hopefully, the handsome turnover will be used    9    (appropriate) to better protect the Forbidden City and improve     10    (it )international image of being part of the world's cultural heritage.

Traditional Chinese culture is beginning to attract the attention of the world. Kung fu,     1     (especial), has had a great effect     2     the millions of people who first learned about China through it. Sometimes, they may come to China and learn about some other     3     (aspect) of this culture. Other Asian nations have long known about the     4     (great) of ancient Chinese culture. Their own cultures are     5     mix of native ones and those Chinese characteristics. Korea and Japan long ago adopted Confucianism, something that continues today even as it     6     (challenge) by pop culture. This strength comes from the ideas     7     (give) in the Four Books of Confucianism, which were built upon the idea of an even     8     (much) ancient period included in the Five Classics. From them, the West learns     9     is uniquely Chinese, for example, feng shui.

So far China has taken steps     10     (increase) this spread of its culture byestablishing Chinese Cultural Centers in such places as the United States and Europe.

9 . China has always been famous for being a “State of Etiquettes（礼仪）.” According to historical documents, as early as 2,600 years ago, this nation has already established a thorough set     1     dining etiquettes.

A famous 19th century Russian writer, Anton Chekhov, once invited a Chinese man     2    (have) a drink in a bar. Chekhov said, “Before drinking from his cup, he held     3     with his hands and presented to me and the bar owner and bar tenders,     4     (say) ‘qing (please).’ This is the custom of China. They are not like us to finish it in one drink,     5     prefer to drink by taking a small amount at a time. With every sip （一小口）, he     6     (eat) some food. Afterwards he handed me some Chinese     7     (coin) to show gratitude. This is a rather interestingly polite nationality…” This was the most valuable opinion of a Chinese person    8     was given by a foreigner two centuries ago. Chinese traditional dinner procedures used to be long and dealt     9     (serious) with; the     10     (important) the occasion, the more complex the procedures were.