Since 2004, Chen Shiyu, a traditional Chinese costume designer,     1     (involve) in the research, restoration, and creation of ancient Chinese costumes.

Chen found himself    2     (interest) in ancient costumes in 2001, and then began to collect related materials with friends about ancient clothing. “    3     we wanted to know is how those ancient clothing would fit on real people today. So we made    4     attempt to recreate certain designs of ancient clothing,” Chen said     5     (he) early team was established in 2006, and later extended four years to work more on ancient costume restoration. The team participated in many    6     (exhibition) of ancient Chinese costumes including the planning research and restoration work, while cooperating with the National Museum of China and other respected institutions .

They also engaged    7     promoting traditional culture through different activities. Chen said, “Now, through our work, we aim to present in a more comprehensive and realistic manner how ancient Chinese people dressed. We hope to revive the beauty of history.”

When it comes to the    8     (big) plan in the future, Chen said he would continue to reach a wider audience and    9     (ultimate) help them understand the classical significance today. He noted that his dream is to share the beauty of these costumes by reinterpreting and    10     (transform) them into 10 designs suiting to the modern society.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has evolved over thousands of years. It is a comprehensive healthcare system     1     (root) in ancient theory and wisdom.

TCM came into being in the primitive (原始的) society, and its theory     2     (form) during the Spring and Autumn Period. During the Ming and Qing Dynasty, doctors tended to improve it despite pressure and difficulties.

    3     makes Chinese medicine distinct is its emphasis on the balance of vital energy within the body and the recognition of the body as     4     whole. In TCM, individuals often encounter a unique diagnostic (诊断的) approach,     5     involves considering not just symptoms but also the lifestyle of the person. Chinese medicine has a wide range of treatments,     6     (include) herbal medicine, acupuncture (针灸), and dietary therapy, to address both the symptoms and potential imbalances. In fact, TCM doesn’t only treat diseases; it promotes overall well-being by harmonizing the body, mind, and spirit. Medical     7     (professional) advocate that each individual is different, and their health conditions may originate from a     8     (combine) of factors.

Ancient wisdom and modern research have enabled Chinese medicine to find its place alongside Western medicine,     9     an increasing number of people seeking a comprehensive approach to healthcare. As Chinese medicine becomes more     10     (wide) recognized, it not only contributes to individual health but also enriches the global healthcare landscape.

5 . I grew up in a multicultural family; my father was Italian, and my mother was Greek. A gift of fate (命运). ________ me to learn to speak both languages ________ as a child. Besides speaking their own languages, my parents often communicated in French at our dinner table. ________ I spoke Italian to my father and Greek to my mother, I ________ French at university.

Being a multicultural individual helps me to understand and connect more deeply with people from ________ parts of the world. Best of all, it’s helped me to develop cultural ________ and patience. Here’s a(n) ________:

One day, a Middle Eastern man ________ me when I visited a shop. He was able to respond to my questions and ________ my problem. But when I walked away from the shop, I felt uncomfortable and slightly ________ because he avoided eye contact for 20 minutes. He looked sideways at the desk behind me. Never ________ did he look at me while talking to me. Later, I told the incident to my friend, who ________ me of an vital cultural truth of some Middle Eastern counties that I had ________. I spent most of my early years in the Middle East, where males and females are taught to ________ their eyes or avoid eye contact with each other. This practice is a sign of propriety (得体的举止), which can be ________ for being rude by anyone unfamiliar with the culture.

9 . You’ve got the perfect Halloween costume picked out, but here’s the real question: Where are you—or your kid—going to wear it? Here are some of the best.

The undead return to Silver Spring, looking for brains—and the 11:15 p.m. screening of “night of the Living dead” at the AFi Silver. One of the region’s biggest (and most enjoyable) spooky season gatherings finds hundreds of costumed zombies wandering the streets. Everyone—adults and families alike—gathers at the Quarry House tavern at 7 p.m. before shuffling（移动） over to Ellsworth drive by 9 p.m., then over to the theater. There’s no charge to participate, and topical outfits are welcome (the gorier the better).

If you’ve been to Kensington’s Babycat Brewery, you know that kids are welcome—and, on some weekend afternoons, seem to outnumber the adults. Fans of all ages are welcome to celebrate the brewery’s first year in business, with costumes “strongly encouraged.” Younger ones can be amazed at the Kensington Volunteer Fire department’s firetruck, which will be on-site from noon to 3 p.m., while older folks will appreciate live music from 3 to 9 p.m. Look for special beer releases to go with the pop-up food from Steezeburger—our No.1 burger in the D. C. area—plus o’ Boy pizza and neighbors the dish and dram.

It’s a day of two parts at the perch, the park located 11 stories above McLean. From noon to 4 p.m., a family party includes “spooky golf” at the Perch Putt mini-golf course, bounce houses, pumpkin decorating and face painting, and costume and pie-eating contests. From 4 p.m. on, the party is for 21 and older, with live music from the cover band “Lights Out”. By 8, beers from the Starr Hill Biergarten, a costume contest and more fun.

As the temperature continues to drop, the golden autumn seems to be coming to an end, indicating the     1    (arrive) of the Cold Dew period. Cold Dew, known as “Hanlu” in Chinese,    2     (fall) on October 8 and ends on October 23 this year.

During Cold Dew, temperatures drop     3    (significant) and the sun cannot reach the deep waters thoroughly. Therefore, fish swim in shallow waters,     4    the water temperature is relatively high, making Cold Dew the best season to cast a net or throw a line.

Chrysanthemums (菊花) are the symbolic flower of Cold Dew.     5    (prevent) autumn dryness, many regions in China have the custom of drinking chrysanthemum wine. In ancient times, drinking wine made with chrysanthemums    6    (think) to allow people long-lasting youth.

Other traditions to mark the season include hiking and climbing. With maple (枫树) leaves     7     (turn) red, the splendour of color welcomes nature lovers. On the day of the Double Ninth Festival, which often is around Cold Dew, people often climb hills with cornels (茱萸),    8     kind of plant. This custom, dating    9    the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25-220), aims to drive bad things away.

Cold Dew allows us to say goodbye to golden autumn with delicate design, and also gives us a chance to know     10     (much) about the culture behind the solar terms.