In human history, many ancient and splendid civilizations were born and died. China is the only country with uninterrupted human civilization. Chinese civilization was born on both     1    (shore) of the Yellow River in 2800 BC. And the rich land     2     Chinese civilization began is Henan Province.

In the long history of Chinese civilization, we may feel that the unique Chinese characteristics are all around us and all within us,     3    (reflect)in Kungfu to a large extent.

Kungfu or martial arts can only     4    (master)through hard work and practice, which contains rich yet profound Chinese philosophy, whether in curing diseases and improving health,     5     in conquering the enemy and preventing conflict. Kungfu can even have an effect on the daily lives of Kungfu fighters.

All styles or schools of martial art originate from Shaolin Temple. So far, Shaolin Kungfu     6    (become)a window of Chinese culture to the world, which also turns Shaolin Temple into the most     7    (influence) “holy land” of martial arts in the world.

Chinese civilization     8     its thousands of years of history is just like an old man,     9    (remain)tough and intelligent. No matter what happens in the world, he is always standing there with a big smile and     10     inclusive attitude.

The red poppy, or Remembrance Poppy, has been a symbol of lives lost to war since World War I, and Memorial Day poppies play a big part in     1     history of Memorial Day. Sales of red poppies benefit veterans (老兵) associations and many charities.

As a symbol of support for veterans, the poppy remembers soldiers who have given their lives for their country. On Memorial Day, they belong to a     2     (represent) way to show support and respect for fallen veterans, both by     3     (visible) standing for the cause and by giving money to charities serving veterans.

Poppies as a symbol of war casualties (伤亡) started with a poem. On the fields     4     (tear) by war in the spring of 1915, a Canadian soldier saw bright-red poppies blooming, the touching sight of     5     moved him to write the famous poem “In Flanders Fields”. The poem     6    (publish) in Britain and other Allied countries, thus bringing its influence to this day.

On Monday, May 29, 2023, many Americans pinned a bright-red poppy to their shirts     7     a sign of respect. Poppies are traditionally worn on Memorial Day     8     (honor) the lives of those fighting for their country.

The Friday before Memorial Day (May 26 this year), Poppies were handpicked by veterans and sold across the country, their return     9     (assist) the disabled and hospitalized veterans in severe     10     (short) of physical therapy and mental care due to financial problems.