Tea drinking originated in China. Legend says that emperor Shennong discovered the leaves 【小题1】 could detoxify(解毒) the body. During the Song and Tang dynasties, this drink from the East began to have 【小题2】 (globe) significance. About 1,500 years ago, tea 【小题3】 (bring) to the Western through the Silk Road routes. Around 800 years ago, tea culture spread to Japan. Japanese monks drank tea while meditating. These gradually evolved into the Japanese tea ceremony. Just 400 years ago, a ship 【小题4】 (load) with tea left China for Europe. Since then, Chinese tea 【小题5】 (be) a familiar drink and a key import to Europe. The era of tea as 【小题6】mass business began. During its world journey, Chinese tea has been mixed with varied local 【小题7】 (culture) and has taken on diverse forms and styles. Tea is now an important cultural heritage shared by people worldwide. And tea culture embraces the essence of China’s culture and is redefined based 【小题8】 customs of different regions. Today, when 【小题9】 (drink) tea, we are enjoying its elegant and poetic qualities, an Eastern aesthetic charm,【小题10】 also the diverse cultural memories of the world. Now please join me for a refreshing cup of tea.

The animated film Chang An has become a surprise hit, earning 【小题1】impressive 600 million yuan at the box office of the Chinese mainland within just ten days of its release. It has appealed to audiences of all ages, who 【小题2】 (enthusiastic) recite poetry alongside the characters on screen, taking them on a fantastic journey. This film not only identifies with the Chinese people but also allows the world 【小题3】 (explore) the rich tradition of Tang poetry and the “Chinese Poetry Universe.”

The story centers around the deep friendship between poet Gao Shi and the romantic poet Li Bai offering a brief look into the glorious history of the Tang era, 【小题4】is known for its economic prosperity and cultural advancement. The 48 Tang poems 【小题5】 (feature) in the movie present a view of the most excellent poets of that time as well as their political ambitions and ideals. These poems transport audiences 【小题6】 sandy deserts to mist­filled regions along the Yangtze River.

Chang An is undoubtedly a masterpiece that shows the unique 【小题7】 (characteristic) of Chinese culture to the world. In China, poets and their poems 【小题8】 (consider) national treasures. These poems describe not only the historical changes of a dynasty, but also 【小题9】 (people) understanding of the world. The film has raised the audiences’ 【小题10】 (aware) and enhanced their love and belief in Chinese culture.

Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival, is a traditional holiday, which 【小题1】 (observe) each year over 2,000 years in China to honor Qu Yuan, an ancient Chinese patriotic（爱国的）poet. Originating from south China, Dragon Boat Festival enjoys higher【小题2】popular) in southern areas, such as Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Guangdong Provinces. With a history over 2,000 years, it used to be a day【小题3】people would use herbs（药草）to drive away diseases. However, the most popular origin is closely related【小题4】the great poet Qu Yuan in the Warring States Period. Composing masterpieces like Li Sao, he was regarded as one of the greatest【小题5】poem) in Chinese history. After he was exiled（流放）by the king, he had no alternative but to choose to drown【小题6】(he) in the river rather than seeing his country conquered by the State of Qin. He died on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, which is【小题7】people decided to commemorate（纪念）him on that day【小题8】annual).【小题9】(remember) his death on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, people celebrate the festival in【小题10】(vary)ways.