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.

The lantern fair in Zigong, Southwest China’s Sichuan province, boasts a history of more than 1,000 years.     1     (mark) the Year of the Dragon, many of the lanterns show the Chinese sign of the zodiac (生肖), but there are also     2     wide variety of other lantern designs to meet different needs. Visitors     3     prefer traditional lanterns can find lanterns with flowers and birds, and legendary figures, while lanterns with modern patterns such as cultural     4     (trend) and online games are gaining popularity among young people.

In addition to the     5     (elegance) craftsmanship, modern technologies such as 3D printing and artificial intelligence have also been used to make the lanterns     6     (nice) and more vivid. The lantern show is also accepting the concept of environmental protection. A set of lanterns     7     (feature) the famous Chinese statue “Bronze Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow” from the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 AD) was created by using different kinds of waste materials, including tires and plastics to form its outside decorations.

This year’s show will not come to an end     8     July 31. The sets of lanterns     9     (update) to keep up with other traditional Chinese festivals, such as the Dragon Boat Festival. Visitors can also enjoy folk arts, and Chinese music performances during     10     (they) lantern-viewing tours.

This year, the 13th Spring Festival Joint Exhibition of Chinese Books,     1    theme was “Reading China”, was held on January 24th in 85 bookstores worldwide. It carried out a variety of activities such as book exhibitions and cultural performances. Books     2    (display)in the exhibition were philosophical and   artistic, which     3    (close) met the needs of overseas readers. Overall, this year’s book exhibition presented the newest and finest Chinese publications     4     local readers so that they could better understand China in the new era.

With tens of thousands of people singing, dancing and cheering, Beijing,       1       heart of the national capital, was turned into a sea of festivity as a grand evening gala( 庆 典 )    2     (hold) on Tuesday to mark New China’s 70th birthday.

The 90-minute gala    3     (start) at around 8 p.m. when fireworks rocketed into the sky, displaying the number 70 over the square. A central performance area spanning the square and the     4     (south) point of Golden Water Bridge at the foot of Tian’anmen Rostrum was set aside for large-scale performances. In addition, part of Chang’an Avenue was divided into 10 sections       5     tens of thousands of people sang and danced in groups.

The event aims     6       (highlight) the new look of a new era through a free, lively and     joyful atmosphere. The performances began with "Ode( 颂 歌 ) to the Red Flag," with more than 3,000 performers    7     (carry) light panels portraying a huge national flag, and scenes of       soldiers guarding the flag and children saluting the flag.

Performers danced     8       songs that won the hearts of generations of Chinese over the   past     9     (decade) during the gala. With the last round of fireworks flowering in the night   sky, the gala concluded     10       (successful) at around 9:30 p.m. amid the classic song "Ode to the Motherland" sung by all the participants including Chinese leaders.

7 . Chinese communities around the world welcomed the Year of the Pig     1     February 5th. Celebrations took place across the globe, ranging from Southeast Asia’s centuries-old Chinese communities to the more recently     2     (establish) Chinatowns. In the streets of several European     3     (city), performances of dragon dances and lion dances drew huge crowds of people. Celebrations in London are expected     4     (last) a month with series of activities,     5     is the biggest Chinese New Year celebration outside Asia.