The opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou was    1    spectacular display of Chinese culture and innovation. The ceremony was a feast for the senses, with stunning visuals, innovative performances, and a     2     (move) tribute to the history and culture of Asia. The ceremony     3    (theme)“Memories of Jiangnan”, using the element of water to showcase the region’s     4     (nature) beauty and cultural charm. The ceremony also incorporated elements of Liangzhu culture and the Qiantang River tides,    5    (reflect) China’s long and storied history and cultural heritage The opening ceremony also     6    (break) new ground in terms of technology, using digital ignition for the first time to integrate the concept of “Digital China”     7    the ceremony. Additionally, the ceremony used a large number of drone performances     8     (create) a stunning visual spectacle. The opening ceremony was a fitting way to kick off the Asian Games, a     9    (celebrate) of sport and unity. The ceremony was a     10    (remind) of the rich cultural heritage of Asia and the power of sport to bring people together.

We all know the Olympic Games.     1     do you know the Mud Olympic Games which are sports games in the mud?

Every year, about 400 people from all over Europe meet in a small town in northern Germany     2    (take) part in the Mud Olympics — the     3    (muddy) sports meeting in the world. It is held     4     the beach when the tide (潮水) is out, so it is very muddy. The sports meeting     5    (have) many traditional sports like football, volleyball and bicycle races, as well as some special and new activities     6    (do) in the mud. It raises money for a local charity.

The ads for the sports meeting are     7    (extreme) interesting. One of the     8    (advertisement) says, “If you want to play, just put on the clothes that you don’t mind     9    (get) covered in mud and join us!” Viewers are more than welcome. So if you don’t care about the mud     10     can get you dirty, come and enjoy yourself!

Porcelain, also called fine china,     1     (feature) its delicate texture, pleasing color, and refined sculpture, has been one of the     2     (good) artworks introduced to the Western world through the Silk Road. The earliest one     3     (find) made of Kaolin (高岭土) in the Shang Dynasty, and possessed the common aspects of the unaffected quality and the     4     (smooth), while pottery wares (陶器) were more widely used among most of the ordinary people. Anyway it was the beginning. In the following dynasties, due to its durability and shine, porcelain rapidly became     5     necessity in daily life,     6     (especial) in the middle and upper class. It was made     7     the form of all kinds of items, such as bowls, cups, tea sets, vases, jewel cases, musical instruments and boxes, as well as pillows for traditional doctors to feel one’s pulse.

Through the     8     (develop) of over 4000 years, now it is still a brilliant kind of art that attracts thousands of people. The Porcelain Capital, Jingdezhen in Jiangxi Province,     9     has been praised for thousands of years, will be certain     10     (satisfy) your appetite for beauty.

Many traditional Chinese foods are intended to honour either the gods     1     extraordinary persons in history. Zongzi is no exception. It is designed    2    (honour) Qu Yuan, the pioneer poet of ancient China.

Qu Yuan was a famous poet who was also concerned about the fortune of his state. Unfortunately he was distrusted by the king,     3    forced him to go to a remote area.The poet felt    4    (hope) about the state and its policies. When the state’s capital    5     (seize) by its enemies, he drowned himself in the Miluo River (on May 5^th according to the Chinese lunar calendar). People felt this loss deeply, as he was    6    respected poet. Local people searched    7    him in the river. Meanwhile, they dropped dumplings of glutinous (黏的)rice wrapped in bamboo     8     (leaf) into the river in order to keep the fishes from attacking Qu Yuan’s body.

Since that time, it    9    (be) a custom to enjoy zongzi as a memorial to Qu Yuan. In addition, there is also a festival     10    (call) the Duanwu Festival or the Dragon Boat Festival, when there is a nationwide practice of enjoying zongzi.

A great many researchers and    1    (scientist) from different countries are working together to help increase knowledge of    2    (appreciate) of China's ancient cultural heritage. They    3    (produce) nearly 500，000 high­quality digital photos of the Mogao Caves up to now. Today tourists    4    all over the world visit Dunhuang to see the Mogao Caves because they have long been    5    meeting point for different cultures and are part of the history of many countries. By    6    (share) so many digital photos over the Internet, the group hopes to promote even    7    (wide) interest around the world in China's ancient history, culture,     8     traditions. They also hope to     9    (far) educate people about the importance of safeguarding    10    (history) and cultural relics for future generations to understand and appreciate.

Festivals have a wide range of origins, including the seasons of the year, religions, famous figures, and important events. However, no matter    1    different they may seem, the spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love or peace is common in all festivals.

Of all the    2    (tradition) festivals, the harvest festival is a popular festival which    3    (celebrate) in many cultures. People celebrate to show that they are grateful    4    the year’s supply of food. In some    5    (Europe) countries, people decorate town halls with flowers and fruit. During the Mid-Autumn Festival in China, families gather to admire the shining moon and enjoy delicious mooncakes.

Customs play a significant role in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time. Take the Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers as    6    example. Nowadays, many big cities have given up this custom    7    (avoid) air pollution. These days festivals are becoming more and more commercial with people    8    (spend) more money on gifts.   

Festivals reflect people’s wishes,    9    (belief), faiths and attitudes towards life. They are occasions    10    allow us to relax and enjoy life, and forget about our work for a little while.

Today’s festivals have     1     wide range of origins,     2    (include) the seasons of the year, famous figures, important events, and religions. All festivals have the spirit of     3     (share) joy, gratitude, love, or peace in common.

The harvest festival is one of the most popular festivals and     4    (celebrate) in many cultures. In China, families gather     5    (admire) the shining moon and enjoy delicious mooncakes during the Mid-autumn Festival. Customs play a significant role in festivals,     6     they can change over time. For example, some Chinese cities no longer allow lighting firecrackers during the Spring Festival, as it can increase air     7     (pollute). However, these days, festivals     8    (become) more and more commercial, with people     9     (spend) more money on gifts, which results in different opinions.

Festivals are an important part of society. They reflect people’s wishes, beliefs, faiths and attitudes towards life. They are     10     (occasion) that allow us to relax and enjoy life.