In the spring of 1924, Indian poet and philosopher Rabindranath Tagore began a three-month visit to China at the     1     (invite) of Cai Yuanpei.

Tagore’s first stop was Shanghai and he was     2     (warm) welcomed. He explored the busy Nanjing Road, a lively combination (结合) of Eastern and Western cultures. Next, Tagore traveled to Beijing, the ancient capital of China. He     3     (visit) the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Great Wall, and was impressed by their historical significance. Tagore also went to the picturesque city of Suzhou,     4     he was amazed by the beauty of the gardens. He meditated (沉思) to the sound of the bells at Hanshan Temple and poems in the peaceful setting of the Humble Administrator’s Garden. In Nanjing, he gave     5     lecture at Southeast University, joining in discussions with Chinese intellectuals.

Tagore’s tour of China included visits to cities such as Hangzhou, Wuhan, and Guangzhou. He met with     6     (artist), scholars and political leaders, sharing his insights into culture, education, and spirituality. And many valuable photos     7     (take) at that time and have been preserved to this day.

Tagore’s visit to China was not only a cultural exchange     8     also a testament (证明) to the friendship between India and China. His lectures and writings had a long-lasting impact     9     Chinese thought and culture,     10     (strengthen) the connections between the two countries and inspiring generations to come.

The dizi, the Chinese flute, is a traditional Chinese woodwind instrument     1     has been played for thousands of years. It is one of the oldest     2     (know) bamboo wind instruments and is still widely used today in various     3     (style) of Chinese music.

The dizi is     4     (typical) made from bamboo. It is a thin, long and hollow（空的）pipe with a blowing hole at one end and several finger holes along the body. It produces a clear and bright sound. It is used in a variety of     5     (music) contexts, including traditional folk music and classical bands. Usually, it     6     (play) an important role in Chinese opera and dance accompaniments（伴奏）. Dizi players use a variety of skills     7     (improve) the instrument’s expressiveness. These skills include circular（循环）breathing, which allows for continuous play without taking a breath.

The dizi is     8     unique and necessary instrument in traditional Chinese music. With     9     (it) beautiful sound and rich history, it continues to attract audiences around the world     10     remains an important part of China’s cultural heritage.

Elephant Trunk Hill lies     1     two rivers meet, one of them is the famous Li River of

Guilin city in Guangxi, and it is the symbol of Guilin. The hill was     2     (former) named Li Hill and resembles (像) a giant elephant standing in the river, drinking water through its trunk. Thus, the mountain was named Elephant Trunk Hill.     3     (date) back to as early as the Tang and Song dynasties, the hill has been a famous tourist     4     (attract) over 1,000 years of history. The scenic area combines unique rocks, beautiful waterways, special caves and numerous cliff stone carvings, which make it enjoy a high reputation worldwide.

Ranging     5     historical significance to cultural richness, we are grateful to witness such a breathtaking landscape. The     6     (commerce) value of this site is undeniable, attracting visitors from all corners of the globe who take advantage of its beauty.    7     (be)frank, few places offer such a diverse blend of natural and historical elements. Visitors may occasionally complain about crowds, but     8     response from the authorities has been positive, aiming to enhance the overall experience. The     9     (reject) of modern developments preserves its natural beauty. The site continues to inspire future generations to come. Energetic and flexible, it     10     (adapt) to the changing times while maintaining its essence (本质).

In recent years, food has apparently become a new hot spot for Chinese cities to attract tourists. Following Zibo and Harbin, Tianshui,     1     ancient city in Northwest China's Gansu Province, became the     2     (hot) tourists destination of 2024 because of malatang, a local street dish.

Malatang,     3     (literal) meaning “numbing, spicy, and hot” in Chinese, is a common street food that can be found all over China, but its tastes differ depending     4     the region. In Tianshui, malatang features a mix of fresh vegetables and meat     5     (boil) in a hot, spicy chicken soup.

Tianshui went viral when a student     6     (post) a seven-second video in February on her social media. In the video, she suggested     7     (make) Gansu malatang a national dish. The video,     8     quickly received millions of likes online, attracted food lovers to the city     9     (experience) this local dish firsthand. Malatang also helps draw more visits to key     10     (attraction) in Tianshui, such as Maijishan Grottoes and Fuxi Temple.

Nanxun Water Town

Located on the Hangjiahu Plain of the Yangtze River Delta, Nanxun Water Town was one of the     1     (rich) towns in China during the Qing Dynasty, largely due to its role in both the production and trade of silk. A few thousand years ago, China was the only place in the world     2     produced silk. Even after the country began to export the goods throughout the world via the Silk Road, the means of silk production remained a     3     (close) guarded secret.

In time, though, some other world powers got     4     (they) hands on some highly desired silk eggs. Though the secret was out, and China no longer maintained a monopoly (垄断) over global silk production, the wealthy continued to turn to China     5     high-end, luxury silk. The same holds true even today, with China still     6     (control) over three quarters of the world market.

Towns like Nanxun, as well as neighboring cities like Suzhou and Hangzhou, were, and still are, major silk production centers. They’re also strategically located close to China’s Grand Canal, the man-made 1,800 km waterway that stretches from Beijing all     7     way down to Hangzhou. During the Qing Dynasty, business was going     8     well that Nanxun Water Town was even home to some of the wealthiest and most powerful families in the entire country. These families were known as the “four elephants.” Their luxurious houses and gardens, most of which     9     (build) using a unique mixture of Chinese and Western architecture, are presently maintained by the town and open to     10     (visitor).

Chinese kung fu, also     1     (refer) to as martial arts, has developed over a long historical period in China. Nowadays, it     2     (regard）as a traditional sport gaining more and more     3     (popular) and even stands as a representative for Chinese culture. The styles, including Shaolin, t’ai chi and Qigong, have many followers worldwide. This traditional heritage has much influence     4     the locals’ lifestyle.

Kung fu advocates virtue and peace, not aggression or violence,     5     has been the common value held by martial artists from generation to generation. Though kung fu keeps its     6     (origin) function of self-defense, its value in body-building and fitness is also     7     (high) appreciated.

In recent years, learning Chinese martial arts has been more and more popular among people of different ages and nationalities. Therefore, many kung fu training centers or clubs     8     (establish) recently. A strong will and persistence (坚持) is     9     must to learn Chinese kung fu, One should follow a master or join a training school to learn systematically. The basic skills of legs, waist and shoulders need     10     (train) regularly.

In many urban Chinese offices, a trend (趋势) is gaining popularity among young professionals. The trend     1     (know) as “office farming” involves growing fruit-bearing plants such as bananas and pineapples right at their desks.     2     (particular), these fruits, which often come with half-ripened (半熟的) fruits, are easy to care for, as they require just regular water changes and nutrient (营养的) additions.

This trend is not just about     3     (decorate); it is also about functionality. These beautiful plants can produce fruits,     4     adds an interesting element to the usual office environment. As     5     result, these desk gardens quickly become office attractions,     6     (offer) a unique way to break the ice and foster social interactions (相互作用) among colleagues.

The appeal of these fruit-bearing plants is evident on social media platforms, where thousands of these plants     7     (sell). This trend connects China’s farming traditions     8     modern city life. It also reflects broader social trends. Office workers seek to relieve the stresses of long working hours and     9     (difficulty) environments by taking part in more calming and nature-oriented activities. As the practice grows, more workers are considering increasing their indoor gardens and adding more variety to their collection of plants     10     (bring) a sense of happiness to their office surroundings.

Established in 1927, the Henan Museum is one of the country’s oldest modern museums. In 2009, it was chosen to be one of the first national-level museums     1     (create) by the central and local governments. With a collection of over 170,000 artifacts, it houses a wide range of treasures,     2     (particular) prehistoric relics, stone carvings and so on.

With 2.7 million visitors and over 39 million yuan in revenue (收入) from cultural products last year, the museum is not just preserving history     3     shaping the future of cultural exploration.

The Henan Museum has been a pioneer in this direction, making use of a variety of     4     (approach) including exhibitions, digital activities and educational programs. Over the past year, the significant progress     5     (make) in the use and promotion of artifacts around the world. Thanks     6     major discoveries and research results, a large number of exhibitions have encouraged     7     creative transformation (转变) of traditional Chinese culture.

Ma Xiaolin, director of the Museum, stresses the great need     8     (protect) cultural relics, and sees this as a long-term task that demands continuous efforts. Ma suggests that tourists     9     (visit) Henan should take the time to explore the museum. “It’s an important window     10     people can appreciate the culture of the Central Plains, the Yellow River, and Chinese civilization.”

Guangzhou, a city located in the southern part of China, is famous for     1     (it)historical and cultural heritage as well as its unique food culture around the world. Among them, the most     2     (represent) dish is the “Dim Sum” in Cantonese morning tea.

Dim Sum, literally (字面上) translated as “touching heart”, is a term     3     (use) by Cantonese people to refer to traditional Chinese desserts and snacks. It originated in the Qing Dynasty and was originally served     4     breakfast for the nobility (贵族). However, over time, Dim Sum     5     (become) a part of Guangzhou people’s daily life. Whether it’s morning or afternoon, you can see people enjoying this delicacy in tea houses.

    6     variety of Dim Sum is wide, including steamed rice rolls with chicken, rice noodle rolls, shrimp dumplings, siu mai, chicken feet, egg tarts and so on. Each type of dim sum has its unique production process and taste. For example, shrimp dumplings     7     (make) by mixing fresh shrimp and pork, and the outer skin is as thin as a cicada’s wing. Moreover, the inner filling is     8     (extreme) delicious.

In Guangzhou,     9     (enjoy) Dim Sum is not just about tasting delicious food, but also a way of life and cultural experience. People will spend a lot of time in tea houses, sharing food, chatting, and enjoying life with friends and family. This lifestyle is called “drinking tea”,     10     is a necessary part of the lives of Guangzhou people.

Ma Mian Qun, also known as Horse Face Skirt, is a traditional Chinese skirt dating back to the Han Dynasty. It shows     1     unique structural design that combines practicality with elegance. Traditionally, the Horse Face Skirt is composed of two parts of cloth that wrap (包裹) around the lower body with a series of pleats (褶皱),     2     (offer) a glimpse of the wearer’s grace with every step.

The Horse Face Skirt is not just a piece of clothing     3     a symbol of Chinese heritage. In Chinese culture, silk,     4     was the most revered (尊崇的) cloth in ancient China,     5     (choose) for making it in the past, particularly for the upper class of society, while the colors used, such as red and yellow, were     6     (deep) tied to luck and social rank then.

In today’s fashion world, designers frequently draw     7     (inspire) from the Horse Face Skirt, skillfully adding its traditional features     8     their designs, and broadening     9     (it) beauty to modern audience. Now, more and more teenagers are eager to introduce the traditional dressing to all over the world by     10     (wear) it in the public. It’s becoming a worldwide trend.