In the soft glow of the Lantern Festival, a woman moves gracefully through the crowd in her Ma Mian Qun. As she walks, the folds of her skirt flow like waves, 【小题1】（bring） the embroidered (刺绣的) dragons and phoenixes to life, as if they were whispering tales of ancient times.

Ma Mian Qun, 【小题2】（common） known as the horse-face skirt, was the most typical style for Chinese women in the Song Dynasty. Traditionally, the skirt 【小题3】（comprise） of two pieces of identical cloth tied at the waistband, wrapping around the body 【小题4】（ensure） coverage in the front and back—a design particularly suitable 【小题5】 horse-riding. The cloth was decorated with delicate 【小题6】（pattern） that represent joy and good luck, featuring dragons, phoenixes and historical stories.

Over the years, Ma Mian Qun 【小题7】（experience） a series of changes, developing from the practical function of the Song Dynasty and adapting to the fresh and 【小题8】（elegance） style of the Ming Dynasty, the luxury of the Qing Dynasty and finally the modern fashion innovation. Yet, the “horse face” design has been a constant feature.

Paired with Han suit Ao (袄), Ma Mian Qun displays an air of dignity and gentleness, making 【小题9】 a significant symbol of traditional Chinese costume culture, 【小题10】 influence on Western fashion has lasted for generations.

Visitors to Britain may find the best place【小题1】enjoy local culture is in a traditional pub. But newcomers may get into trouble in these friendly pubs. Strangers may start with the difficulty of getting a drink. Most pubs have no waiters—you have to go to the bar (吧台) to buy drinks . This may sound【小题2】(convenient), but English people are used to doing so.

Pub culture is formed【小题3】(help) people get along with each other. Standing at the bar for service allows you to chat with others【小题4】(wait) for drinks. The bar counter is【小题5】(possible) the only place in Britain 【小题6】a friendly conversation with strangers【小题7】(consider) to be entirely proper and really quite normal behavior. 【小题8】, if you do not follow the local rules, you may fail to feel the local culture. For example, if you are in a big group, 【小题9】is best for one or two people to go to buy the drinks. Nothing makes the regular customers and bar staff 【小题10】 (angry) than a group of strangers standing in front of the bar while they chat and wonder what to order.

A Bite of China, a mouth-watering late-night documentary television series about Chinese food, 【小题1】(attract) countless viewers since it was aired on CCTV. It became popular immediately after being shown, and has made viewers go beyond thinking about food 【小题2】(it).

From its very beginning, A Bite of China is not just a documentary about food. It is a serious documentary providing 【小题3】 unique view of Chinese as well as the relations between people and food and between people and society【小题4】 the perspective of food. The documentary shows the techniques 【小题5】(use) in making food and their production process as well as the lives of ordinary people, thus【小题6】(touch) the hearts of the audience. A Bite of China shows that the emotions of ordinary Chinese people should be exhibited, and that even a 【小题7】(complete) commercial program can achieve both artistic and commercial success. Being sincere is the most important thing for 【小题8】(artist) because they cannot move others unless they themselves are first moved.

If you are the one 【小题9】 is curious about the history and stories behind foods of various kinds in China,【小题10】(switch) on TV and a fantastic world will spread in front of you.