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China’s conventional tea-making techniques and their social practices have successfully been included in the UNESCO’s world intangible culture heritage list.

“Stove boiled tea”,       1     new way of drinking tea, has been popular in China. The process of drinking tea has a sense of ritual (仪式), and so far the ceremony     2         (become) a new favorite of young people.

Usually, the process of boiling tea on a stove     3     (consist) of lightly roasting tea leaves before making tea, sometimes with rosebuds (玫瑰花蕾), in a pot over a stove. The art of boiling tea is a time-consuming process,    4    requires constant attention to the temperature in order to properly “cook” it. People sit around the stove and have snacks such as fruits, nuts and desserts with their hot tea. It’s a pleasure to chat with friends while having this new style of tea.

People also post their moments of stove boiled tea while wearing     5     (tradition) Hanfu in these ancient teahouses. Similar to other trending     6     (lifestyle) such as cycling and camping, “stove-boiled tea” reflects young people’s desire to escape from cities to get close to nature and experience a peaceful mind. It’s     7     (absolute) relaxing to drink hot tea, feel the winter breeze, and chat with best friends.

“Stove boiled tea” is a popular way     8     (integrate) Chinese culture elements into people’s daily lives.

You may have heard of cafe latte (拿铁咖啡),     9       have you ever heard of a similar art in a cup of tea? Apart from the “stove-boiled tea”, Dian Cha is also a tea art from the Song dynasty. During the Dian Cha making process, the froth (泡沫) and the tea paste act like paper and ink,     10     (allow) artists to create delicate patterns.

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It is more than six decades since the death of Lei Feng, a young soldier who showed selfless     1     (devote) to duty, and yet the “Lei Feng Spirit” is still alive,     2     (inspire) a new generation of Chinese people.

Ye Zigui, deputy leader of the Lei Feng Squad (班) — the current name of the military unit in     3     the heroic soldier served—is in no doubt that this spirit should     4     (pass) on to the next generation.

This year marks     5     60th Lei Feng Day, an event aimed at celebrating the life and spirit of this young soldier     6     (annual), who devoted his spare time and money to helping the needy. He died in an accident in 1962 at the age of 22. In 1963, Chairman Mao Zedong called on the nation     7     (learn) from Lei Feng, with posters put on display featuring Lei in his uniform and a cotton hat,     8     he quickly became a public role model with great appeal.

In the Lei Feng Squad, the     9     (importance) role model of Chinese people for generations can be seen everywhere; his statue, his photos and copies of his diary are displayed in the room. On the wall     10     (be) shining red characters that read, “The former squad leader is always with us.”

Chinese screen, also known as pingfeng, is     1     unique and elegant piece of traditional furniture in Chinese decoration.

    2     (typical), it is made of wood and features a delicate appearance. Famous for its carvings and paintings, the Chinese screen can block wind and noise from the outside, cover a door and make the room     3     (privacy). When decorating a house, Chinese people attach great importance     4     the harmony of their living space with the surrounding environment. Architects believe a screen can help to control     5     the energy flows in a room and promote a feeling of peace and     6     (calm).

With its roots in Chinese culture and ancient history, the screen is more than just a physical barrier or decoration. In addition to its decorative and practical     7     (function), the Chinese screen     8     (consider) a symbol of honor and respect as well. When important guests visit, the host often greets them behind the screen as a sign of respect and privacy.

Today, Chinese screens are still treasured and employed for their multiple roles. Whether     9     (use) to divide a room, create privacy, or add a touch of traditional elegance to a space, the Chinese screen     10     (remain) a beloved and valuable piece of design.

During the Hangzhou 2023 Asian Games, athletes from around the world have been exploring acupuncture (针灸). a component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This practice     1     (be) an important part of Chinese healthcare system for centuries.

TCM, which includes acupuncture, herbal therapy, massage, Tai Chi, and Qigong remains     2     essential component of China’s medical system and has gained increasing     3     (recognize) on a global scale. Not only is it popular among the Chinese population, but it is also gaining interest in Western societies,     4     has led to increased investments in professional TCM services.

While China places significant emphasis     5     the integration of TCM with modern biomedicine, it is also becoming more popular worldwide. Although some medical professionals are     6     (doubt) about the far-reaching effects of TCM, the practice     7     (accept) as a fundamental aspect of global healthcare.

TCM has been recognized for the potential benefits, particularly when     8     (use) alongside with modern medicine, which has resulted in its increasing integration into modern healthcare systems. Despite its ancient Chinese origins, TCM’s principles and practices have a global influence currently, with experts     9     (offer) their special skills across the world.

As research into TCM continues to advance and more individuals embrace it for their healthcare needs, the field is     10     (definite) to grow.

Beginning on March 21 and ending on April 4, Chunfen, or Spring Equinox, as the name     1     (indicate), begins when the day and the night are of equal     2     (long). During this period, the sun’s position in the sky moves northwards, marking a     3     (gradual) longer day in the Northern Hemisphere and a longer night in the Southern Hemisphere. In the two weeks, Chinese traditionally like to head out to fly kites or play a game in which they try to balance an egg to make     4     stand up.

There are many     5     (attract) customs that have been passed down in different places across China over the centuries to celebrate this unique day. At first, it     6     (use)by ancient farmers to mark the beginning of the sowing season and farm work, at the same time welcoming the season of spring. As time passed, customs     7     (surround) Chunfen produced various activities such as dragon dances and waist drum performances.

    8     the Spring Equinox right around the corner, crowds of people from around the country have been heading to Anren, a small county in Hunan Province,     9     (take) part in ceremonies to memorialize China’s “Divine Farmer” Shennong and pray for a good harvest.

There are also some celebrations that are seen in most places around China, some of     10     have even made their way overseas.

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The Zhongyong, “Doctrine of the Mean,     1     (be) a Confucian classic and part of the Four Books. It is actually     2     chapter of the ritual (礼仪) classic Liji, and     3     (take) out from this book in the Song period. There are several opinions about the authorship of the Zhongyong. It is     4     ( traditional) attributed (认为是) to Zisi, a grandson of Confucius. The text seems,     5     modern authors say, at least partially to have been compiled (编纂) during the Former Han period.

The concept of “the mean” is a core idea of Confucianism. The so-called “mean” by Confucius doesn’t mean “compromise (折中)”     6     a “just-right” way when understanding and handling objective things. This will result     7     harmony in action, and eventually in a harmonious society. Pure harmony without wandering from the central tone, and     8     (stand) in the centre without leaning towards one side will keep all social positions stable.

    9     (wise), kind-heartedness and courage are the three virtues of the mean way that will keep stable all social relations. Almost everything depends on the adequate behavior of each member of society. Another important aspect     10     (treat) in the Zhongyong is sincerity. It is the root of human behavior, and without sincerity there is no man.

Tang suit or Tangzhuang is often referred to     1     type of Chinese jackets. The term “Tang suit” (Tangzhuang)     2     (create) because of overseas Chinese people and it has been widely used since then.

As the richest and     3     (powerful) dynasty in the history of China’s feudal (封建的) society, the Tang Empire (618~907) is     4     famous in the world that foreigners call overseas Chinese people “the Tang people”, the places     5     they live “Chinatowns” (literally meaning Tang People Streets) and the clothes they wear “Tang suit”.

A Tang suit has two varieties in Chinese culture, which     6     (be) strikingly different from each other in style. One refers to the authentic Tang-era clothes evolving from Hanfu, and it features a button-less yi overlapping the right border to the left and is tied with a sash (腰带) and an ankle-length shang, giving a free, easy and elegant     7     (impress). The other refers to the Manchu male’s jacket evolving from Magua of the Qing Dynasty (1644~1911), which is made by     8     (absorb) a Western-style suit cutting method, featuring a Mandarin collar, a frog and a duijin (a kind of Chinese-style jacket with buttons down the front).

    9     (actual), the Tang suits we see today have evolved from Magua rather than Hanfu. A typical design of a Tang suit has Chinese characters on it, such as Fu (literally meaning happiness in Chinese) and Shou (literally meaning longevity in Chinese), which are often employed     10     (express) good fortune and best wishes.