Festivals 【小题1】 (be) an important part of society. They reflect people’s wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes towards life. They are occasions 【小题2】 allow us to relax and enjoy life, and forget about our work for a little while. They help us understand where we came from, who we are, and 【小题3】 to appreciate. And if you study festivals carefully, you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot in common after all.

Chinese food and the differences between Chinese and Western diets are both things that cause the 【小题1】 (curious) of most people who visit China. Moreover, when【小题2】(travel) through China, you'll most likely pick up on a few differences in the way of eating food. For example, soup in the West 【小题3】 (enjoy) generally as an appetizer (开胃菜) at the start of a meal, while the Chinese prefer to enjoy their soup at the end of a meal.

You might also notice some distinct differences in meal preparation and cooking techniques. Therefore, cooking classes are becoming an 【小题4】 (increasing) popular activity among those interested in learning more about China’s culture through its cuisine. If you’re looking to take it a step 【小题5】(far), keep an eye out for cooking classes 【小题6】(hold) by residents in their own homes.

When it comes to traditional Chinese games, the Chinese have always been sociable people. Despite the fact 【小题7】 the country has made super technological advancement and gained increasing popularity in personal electronic devices, 【小题8】 majority of Chinese would rather spend time socializing with others than sit alone at home. From popular board games like Go (围棋) and Chinese chess to kids’ games like Chinese jump rope, China offers 【小题9】(vary) options to keep people busy. Most locals are more than happy to share their traditions【小题10】foreign visitors, so don’t be shy to ask the next time you go for a walk through the park!

The 78th United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution (决议) on Friday, officially 【小题1】 (announce) the Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, as a UN floating holiday. Experts said the move shows the 【小题2】 (significance) influence of Chinese culture and will contribute 【小题3】 the promotion of the Global Civilization Initiative.

The Lunar New Year not only bears the ideas of peace and harmony 【小题4】 (value) by Chinese civilization but also carries the common values of humanity such as family harmony and harmonious coexistence between humans 【小题5】 nature.

The reason why the Lunar New Year can pass national borders and is increasingly welcomed by many countries 【小题6】 (lie) mainly in the rich cultural heritage of China and the driving force of globalization. As 【小题7】 world’s second-largest economy, China’s cultural elements have spread alongside its economic influence. In the trend of globalization, people’s interest in diverse cultures is 【小题8】 (gradual) increasing, and the Lunar New Year has become a major means for people 【小题9】 (communicate) and connect.

Therefore, the official recognition of the Chinese New Year as a UN holiday fully reflects an emphasis on the inheritance and innovation of civilization, 【小题10】 will promote exchanges and mutual learning among diverse world cultures and actively embody the UN’s values of diverse and inclusive cultural ideals.