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

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

Festivals around the world have a wide range of     1    (origin), including seasons, religions, famous figures and significant events. The harvest festival     2     usually takes place after all the crops have been gathered is the most common one in different cultures. People celebrate     3    (show) that they are grateful for the harvest. In some regions, it's a day for people to show     4    (they) respect for nature by     5    (decorate) churches with flowers and fruits, and get together to celebrate over a meal.

Customs play a significant role in festivals,     6     they can change over time. For example, some Chinese cities give up     7     typical custom of lighting firecrackers for it makes the air pollution more serious. In recent years, festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations. Online shopping websites and social media apps     8    (make) it much easier for the public to spend more money     9     gifts so far. In spite of that, festivals are an important part of society, because they reflect people's wishes, beliefs, faiths and attitudes towards life. They are     10    (absolute) significant occasions that we should take advantage of to stay with our family and to relax and enjoy life.

The annual Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival is Harbin’s main tourist highlight. It     1     (become) one of the world’s biggest winter festivals so far, along with the ones in Japan, Norway and Canada.     2     make this festival special are the sculptures on a large scale and the beautiful lighting.

At first, mainly the Chinese took part, but now it is an international festival and     3     (compete). As the festival develops, the size of the snow sculptures and ice architecture exhibits keeps     4     (increase). The work of making these exhibits is     5     (astonish), and their sizes and beauty are amazing.

The festival is     6     (official)   held from the end of December to February. The opening date keeps changing, and the closing date partly depends     7     the weather. More than 1，000 ice sculptures are on show, such as ice lanterns, magical figures and animals that     8     (love) by children. It is mostly an ice world     9     (aim) at kids. There are interesting activities kids may enjoy, like ice skating. If you are planning a Harbin tour, please attend     10     wonderful festival.

The Spring Festival is     1     most important festival in China. It is meant     2     (celebrate) the beginning of a new year on the Chinese calendar.

During the Spring Festival, families gather together and enjoy the family reunion.     3     many people like best is setting off     4     (firework), which is a popular activity during the festival. Children are fond     5     the festival very much, when they can wear new clothes and have delicious food like dumplings, which are     6     (tradition) Chinese food. They can also get some money     7     was put in red envelopes from their parents for good luck.     8     (typical), people put up new couplets (对联) on the door for good fortune. The Spring Festival lasts about 15 days, during which people visit relatives and friends sending their Spring Festival greetings.

With more and more people     9     (enjoy) the Spring Festival around the world, it has become more popular. People hold the     10     (believe) that the Spring Festival has a rich cultural meaning and will be valued forever.

Getting to know a little bit about British history will help you understand what these different     1     (name)—the United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England—mean.

In the 16th century, the nearby country of Wales     2     (join) to the Kingdom of England. Later, in the 18th century, the country Scotland became part of the Kingdom of Great Britain. In the 19th century, the Kingdom of Ireland was added     3     (create) the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, in the 20th century, the southern part of Ireland broke away from the UK,     4     resulted in the full name we have today: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

The four countries use the same flag,     5     (know)as the Union Jack, as well as share the same currency and military     6     (defend). However, they also have some differences.

The United Kingdom     7     (have) a long and interesting history to explore. Almost everywhere you go in the UK, you will be surrounded by evidence of four different groups of people—the Romans, the Anglo-Saxons, the Vikings     8     the Normans—who took     9     at different times throughout history.

There is so much more to learn about the interesting history and culture of the United Kingdom. Studying the history of the country will make your visit much     10     (enjoyable).

The Chinese folk dance is a microcosm (缩影) of the country’s rich culture. The peacock dance is a     1     (tradition) folk dance of the Dai minority.

The Dai people are known for their dancing and singing skills. It’s said that more     2    a thousand years ago, the Dai minority’s head learned to dance through     3     (copy) the elegant gestures of the peacock. Afterwards, the dance     4     (promote) by later generations and spread widely. In     5    mind of the Dai people, the peacock is a symbol of happiness.

The dance movements are usually performed in a fixed order. The dance starts with a peacock flying out from     6     (it) nest and looking around cautiously. It     7     (wander) around the wild searching for food. Having had its fill, the peacock then goes to the river bank to bathe and play in the water. After that, it shakes the water drops off and combs its feathers. When     8     (compete) with other peacocks, it displays its beautiful tail to its rivals and its beloved. At the end of the dance, the peacock spreads out its wings and flies joyfully into the sky.

    9     (show) a lively peacock, dancers must use a range of hand movements and eye expressions. Their knees must be very flexible,     10    is a feature of the Dai dance.