The Beijing Central Axis (中轴线) has taken one more step ahead to become     1     UNESCO (联合国教科文组织) World Heritage Site. And it     2     (be) part of China's 2024 application project.

The Beijing Central Axis,     3     (see) as one of the most important representations of Chinese civilization, refers to the core area of the ancient capital city     4     stretches 7.8 kilometres from the Yongding Gate in the south to the Bell Tower and Drum Tower in the north. This area tells stories of emperors from the Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and records the lives of both popular figures     5     common people.

Various methods to advance the application have been used, including digital technologies. For instance, visitors can travel through time and space     6     (free), moving between the past and the present, and learn about 14     7     (culture) heritage sites along the Central Axis by using a newly-launched mobile application.

When     8     (talk) about the decision, Lü Zhou, vice president of the Chinese Commission for the International Council on Monuments and Sites, told Global Times that members joining     9     the application work felt pressed for time, as there were still many preparations waiting     10     (complete).

As you can see, many Chinese families drink tea after dinner or serve tea when greeting     1     (visitor). This is not only a     2    (health) habit but also shows rich culture and history. Chinese people can chat with a friend for a whole afternoon over a pot of good tea. In China, tea can be commonly seen as     3     sign of respect to the older generation. In the Chinese traditional wedding ceremony,     4     (express) their gratitude, both the bride and bridegroom kneel in front of their parents and serve them tea. People also make a serious     5     (apologize) to others by presenting tea. These various tea customs make up the rich Chinese tea culture.

As for     6     (it) history, tea, originating from China, is consumed around the world now. About 2,000 years ago, tea     7     (introduce) in Chinese texts as a healthy drink that made people live longer. Additionally, both green and black tea are said to be useful to prevent cancer, heart disease, and many other deadly diseases. The only thing     8     needs paying attention to is that tea should not be drunk along     9     meals.

Today, tea is gaining popularity around the world. In Japan, a tea ceremony is often held while people are     10     (drink) tea together. The ceremony, usually hosted in a teahouse, dates from the 16th century.