In western countries the only person who might dare to tell you that you are fat is your     1     (person) doctor. Then he would probably tell you how to lose weight. In China, there is no such inhibition (拘谨) as to     2     (talk) about people’s weight. It     3     (be) common for Chinese to go to foreigners, saying, “You are fat.” While talking with     4    Chinese friend about this, she told me that I was wrong and that Chinese will normally say, “You are so fat.” There are several reasons     5     people will say this. Firstly, there aren’t many fat people in China. It is almost a     6     (curious) to see someone fat. Secondly, there are     7     (few) private issues. Thirdly, people just feel freer to speak exactly what is on their mind. Try feeding Western dessert to Asians     8    you will always hear “too sweet, too sweet”. Some Chinese think that all Westerners are fat. Once I     9     (play) basketball when a guy said, “Why are you so skinny?” I thought all people from America were fat.” Perhaps if more people in American comment on others’ weight, then it might help remind people to try     10     (stay) fit.

Chinese characters evolved (演变) from pictures and signs, and the art of calligraphy developed naturally from this special writing system of Chinese characters. By    1    (use) a brush to write Chinese characters, calligraphers can express their thoughts, feelings, and personalities in a point or a line,    2    Chinese   calligraphy is also called the art of lines. The Chinese saying “The handwriting reveals(透露) the writer” is     3    (direct) related to calligraphy. It means people are often judged by their handwriting.   The written characters show the calligrapher’s way    4    (understand) life.

Practicing calligraphy helps    5    person to achieve relaxation and inner peace. In the past, children    6     (train) at an early age to practice writing. Great attention is paid    7    calligraphy today with exhibitions and     8    (compete) among both the young and the old from many walks of life. To learn calligraphy, one will need a brush, ink, paper, and ink stone, which are commonly    9    (refer) to   as the Four   Treasures   of Study. Although calligraphy uses Chinese words as the vehicle of expression, one does not have to know Chinese to appreciate its beauty.   As Chinese culture spreads throughout the world nowadays, calligraphy is becoming       10    (popular) than ever before.

Cave No.12 of the Yungang Grottoes (石窟), the 1,500-year-old masterpieces of Chinese Buddhist art, has been recently “moved” to the Zhejiang University Museum of Art and Archaeology by 3D printing technology,     1     (bring)the grottoes to the wider world.

Cave No.12,14 meters deep,11 meters wide and 9 meters high, also known     2     the Music Cave, was carved with rich images of heavenly figures and     3     (music)instruments from home and abroad. These figures represented the     4     (early) royal symphony orchestra (乐团) in ancient China.

The researchers     5     (overcome)many difficulties since August 2016.First,the project team spent three months laser-scanning (激光扫描) the cave and took 55,680.     6     (photo) of it.     7     (ensure) successful printing, a special 3D printer was tailored for the project. Then,     8     came after 3D printing was the coloring process, during which the images in the cave     9     (expect) to be covered with proper materials and colors. After eight months of coloring, the staff finally completed the replica cave. Experts believe that the completion of the project marked technical breakthroughs and     10     very important step forward in digital protection and inheritance of cultural heritages.

In the USA, when you pass by someone you know, a nod is acceptable, and you usually shake hands with someone you first meet. But in Latin countries, a firm handshake    1    (consider) rude. In my home country, Mauritius, when people meet, they usually kiss each other    2     the cheeks. This is also common in France,    3     the act is called faire la bise. However, this is not     4    universal rule.

5 . 语法填空

A 63-year old Chinese grandpa’s traditional carpentry skills are delighting tens of millions of viewers online as he creates woodwork    1     glue, screws (螺丝钉) or nails.

The Chinese master carpenter, Wang Dewen,    2     (know) as “Granda Amu” on YouTube, has been   nicknamed the modern day Lu Ban,     3     famous Chinese structural engineer during the Zhou Dynasty, thanks to his vast carpentry knowledge. His most popular video, which shows him making a fantastic arch bridge, went viral on the platform last month,    4     (gain) more than 42 million views. Grandpa Amu follows an ancient Chinese mortise and tenon (榫卯) technique    5     no glue or nails are involved in the entire process of building the arch bridge.

Grandpa Amu has also made several    6     (wood) toys for his grandson using the same technique. He created    7    looked like the China pavilion (展馆) from the 2010 Shanghai Expo. Among all the items, a walking Peppa Pig and a bubble blowing toy are his grandson’s    8    (favorite).

The master carpenter    9    (draw) over 1.18 million subscribers so far on YouTube. Grandpa Amu insists that he is not an internet celebrity    10    just an ordinary farmer.

The lion dance is one of the most outstanding     1     (tradition) folk dances in China. It can date back to the Three Kingdoms Period (220—280).

The lion     2     (regard) as a symbol of bravery and strength by ancient people. They thought that it could drive away evil and protect people and     3     (they) livestock such as cattle, sheep and so on. Therefore, lion dances are performed at important events,     4     (especial) the Lantern Festival.

The lion dance requires two highly-trained     5     (perform) in a lion suit. One acts as the head and forelegs, and     6     other the hind legs. Under the guidance of a choreographer (编舞者), the “lion” dances to the beat of a drum, a gong (锣), and cymbals (钹). Sometimes they jump, roll, and do difficult acts such     7     walking on stilts (桩子).

In one lion dance, the “lion” moves from place to place looking for some green vegetables, in     8     red envelopes with money inside are hidden. The acting is very amusing and spectators enjoy it very much.

Nowadays, the lion dance     9     (spread) to many other countries with overseas Chinese. In many Chinese communities of Europe and America, Chinese people use lion dances or dragon dances     10     (celebrate) every Spring Festival and other important events.

China, which     1     (recognize) widely as the hometown of tea, gains a big reputation of tea planting, strict tea etiquette (礼节) and unique tea drinking     2     (habit). Tea drinking in China has a history of more than 5,000 years,     3     (date) back to the Shennong era. Tea ceremony has been into    4     (exist) since ancient times. It is the     5     (early) traditional etiquette of the Han nationality in China to offer tea    6    guests. Until now, a cup of tea is always made for guests when they come. A tea party is not only simple and money-saving, but also elegant and formal. The saying “gentleman’s friendship is as light as water”,     7    water refers to tea, indicates a kind of deep friendship. The Han people also have various customs of giving tea as a gift. Every summer in ancient Hangzhou,     8     capital city of the Southern Song Dynasty, each family cooked a new tea called Qijia tea,     9     (primary) together with fine fruits of various colors. Then the tea would be presented to relatives and friends. This custom is putting two green fruits in the tea cup, namely olives or kumquats,     10     (show) the meaning of good luck and happiness.

In a country like Germany, you will see people     1     (knock) on their desks rather than clapping at the end of a very good class. And talking about beer,     2     you want to respect German customs, don’t forget to clink glasses and say “Prost!” every single time you start a new drink.

Have you ever noticed how people introduce     3     (them) in Spain? Spaniards are well-known for being loud and     4     (friend). If you happen     5     (visit) Spain, don’t be surprised if a girl kisses you twice to introduce herself. It’s the Spanish way of saying “Hello!”

Do you like cheese? If so, when you stay with     6     French host family, be sure to spare some space in your stomach for the dessert. In France, people tend to enjoy a cheese tasting plate after     7     (meal). Oh! And remember: if you are drinking a red wine and want to change to white wine, please don’t pour it in the same glass without cleaning it first.

Italians are very superstitious (迷信的) and     8     them, ambulances are     9     (associate) with death. So if you plan to spend your holidays in Italy and you bump into one of them, bless yourself     10     (immediate) with the sign of the Cross ... Just in case!

The Lion Dance is one of the most widespread folk dances in China. Ancient people regarded the lion as a symbol of braveness and strength, which was said    1    (protect)people from evil spirits. Therefore, performing the lion dance at the festivals became a custom for people to pray for good luck,     2    (safe) and happiness. In the dance, usually two people act as a lion: one waving the lion head, and    3    other waving the lion body and tail. According to the performing styles, the performance    4    (divide) into Wenshi and Wushi. The former shows the gentle images of a lion while the latter symbolizes the power of the lion.    5    the dance usually includes some highly difficult movements, it can be quite demanding to the.    6    (pertorm). Besides jumping, bowing and falling, they also display excellent skills by climbing up on a high table or    7    (step) on a rolling ball.

The Guangdong Lion Dance, a typical Southern Lion Dance,    8    (main) focuses on the funny movements of a lion, like scratching itself and licking the hair. It is popular not only in Guangdong and Guangxi provinces, but also    9    the overseas Chinese in Southeast Asian countries, making it a    10    (culture) bridge for those who are seeking their national roots.

Thirty years ago, an elderly Canadian couple undertook a unique project with the purpose of helping Canadians have a better understanding of China     1     (base) on how the Chinese view themselves and the issues they face.

Their efforts resulted     2     the birth of a 1985 book, Understanding China Through Cartoons. They     3     (official) donated it to China on June 10, 2019.     4     (promote) knowledge about China among Canadians, they     5     (found) the Society for a Better Understanding of China in the early 1970s,     6     is now noted as the Canada-China Friendship Society.

The elderly couple     7     (be) determined to gift China with it as their admiration for Chinese culture – a role dating back thousands of years.

“China is the only nation that has been able to maintain its cultural     8     (grow) for thousands of years,” the husband said.

In fact, communication has been     9     best way to promote each other’s understanding and trust. We need     10     (many) people like the elderly Canadian couple as well as more institutions like the Canada-China Friendship Society.