Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday that falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. Among the versions of the festival’s origin, the most     1     (wide) accepted one dates back over 2, 000 years to the legend of Qu Yuan,     2     well-known poet of the State of Chu during the Warring States period (475 BC-221 BC).

After his Chu state was conquered (征服), Qu threw     3     (he) into a river. People threw zongzi into the water to honor him and used boats to prevent fish eating Qu’s body. That gave rise     4     the customs of dragon boat racing and eating zongzi.

Every year, the festival     5     (celebrate) not only in China but also in other parts of the world to honor Qu,     6     behavior still touches people to this day.

During the festival, various activities are held, with dragon boat races being an important tradition. Boats are believed     7     (show) the essence of the dragon, which is thought to bring good luck and prosperity. The races represent the spirit of teamwork and     8     (strong).

In addition to the boat races, the eating of zongzi, a traditional food made of rice     9     (wrap) in bamboo leaves and filled with various sweet fillings,     10     (be) another distinguishing feature of the festival.