The history of siheyuan (courtyard house) in Beijing can be traced back to more than 800 years ago 【小题1】 Beijing established its status as the capital city. As a kind of traditional Chinese relic, siheyuan represents the 【小题2】 (capital) architectural style.

Siheyuan is a closed rectangular space with a courtyard in the center. It 【小题3】 (surround) by four houses: the main room, the opposite room, an eastern-wing house and a western-wing house. The housing arrangement is 【小题4】 (total) based on the rules of hierarchical system, which aims to keep the order of the family members’ status. The principal house facing the south is inhabited by the head of the family, and his or her 【小题5】 (old) son lives in the eastern-wing house, which is believed to be superior 【小题6】 the western- wing house. Usually, the opposite house is given to servants and other members. Undoubtedly, siheyuan is a mirror of Chinese culture, 【小题7】 (reflect) the sense of belonging in the mind of Chinese people. All the gates are printed red, 【小题8】 symbol of luck in China.

Indeed, 【小题9】 (know) more about Chinese culture and traditions, visiting siheyuan 【小题10】 (be) a smart choice for you. Staying in a siheyuan, learning how to make dumplings and enjoying a local Chinese life, you will get an unforgettable experience here.

In the future, smart homes will keep us secure, save us energy, and provide a more【小题1】(comfort) environment to live in. There will be no need for us to use switches, knobs and remote controls in our house. Instead, we will be using【小题2】(advance)technology for automatic control of just about everything in our home. Every morning when you leave home, your future home will go into【小题3】energy-efficient mode all by itself. It will learn your daily routine and preferences, so everything will be ready when you get home every evening.