Confucius (孔子), born in the district of Zou, near today’s Qufu city in Shandong province, was an educator and philosopher (哲学家)     1     founded Confucianism, a school of thought that deeply influenced later generations. He was the first Chinese to set up private schools and enroll students from all walks of life. Confucius     2     (regard) as a symbol of China’s traditional culture. Nowadays, Qufu holds memorial events every year     3     (honor) him and popularize his theory to the younger generations.

Luoyang is one of the cities in China     1     artistic, religious and scientific cultures all once developed like never before. Daoism began there and the first Buddhist temple     2     （build）in the city. This special spot is not only the hometown of China’s most famous     3     （invent）including papermaking, printing and the compass, but also home to the nation's most brilliant poets and painters.

Today, Luoyang still attracts many tourists every year. Located in the middle reaches（中游）of the Yellow River in Central China's Henan Province and     4     （surround）by mountains and plains, Luoyang occupies     5     important strategic（战略的）location.

As one of China's ancient capitals, Luoyang was a seat of power for 13 dynasties and is a city with a splendid historical and     6     （culture）background. Its long history endows（赋予）it with rich culture, which is     7     （easy）seen in grand palaces, temples and caves. The city is also well known     8     the“City of Peony”. In spring, many tourists travel to Luoyang     9     （appreciate） the beautiful peony. Luoyang is now an energetic and charming tourist place that     10     （welcome）guests from all over the world to explore its glorious past.