Tang suit or Tangzhuang is often referred to 【小题1】 type of Chinese jackets. The term “Tang suit” (Tangzhuang) 【小题2】 (create) because of overseas Chinese people and it has been widely used since then.

As the richest and 【小题3】 (powerful) dynasty in the history of China’s feudal (封建的) society, the Tang Empire (618~907) is 【小题4】 famous in the world that foreigners call overseas Chinese people “the Tang people”, the places 【小题5】 they live “Chinatowns” (literally meaning Tang People Streets) and the clothes they wear “Tang suit”.

A Tang suit has two varieties in Chinese culture, which 【小题6】 (be) strikingly different from each other in style. One refers to the authentic Tang-era clothes evolving from Hanfu, and it features a button-less yi overlapping the right border to the left and is tied with a sash (腰带) and an ankle-length shang, giving a free, easy and elegant 【小题7】 (impress). The other refers to the Manchu male’s jacket evolving from Magua of the Qing Dynasty (1644~1911), which is made by 【小题8】 (absorb) a Western-style suit cutting method, featuring a Mandarin collar, a frog and a duijin (a kind of Chinese-style jacket with buttons down the front).

【小题9】 (actual), the Tang suits we see today have evolved from Magua rather than Hanfu. A typical design of a Tang suit has Chinese characters on it, such as Fu (literally meaning happiness in Chinese) and Shou (literally meaning longevity in Chinese), which are often employed 【小题10】 (express) good fortune and best wishes.

The Spring Festival is the 【小题1】(important)and the biggest traditional festival in China. During the Spring Festival, Chinese people will take a series of traditional activities 【小题2】(celebrate)their reunion. But different parts of China have very different 【小题3】(custom). Here are the most typical traditions.

On the days before the New Year, Chinese families give 【小题4】(they)houses a complete cleaning. 【小题5】(traditional), this should be done before the New Year’s arrival, because the Chinese people consider it very important to sweep away any bad luck in the past year.

Besides, dust and dirt 【小题6】(connect)with “old” in Chinese culture, so cleaning the house and sweeping the dust represent bidding farewell to the past.

Also, people will go shopping and buy new clothes for the festival. Chinese people believe that buying new items symbolizes welcoming new things 【小题7】 getting ready for a new year.

Reunion dinner(nián yè fàn) is held on New Year’s Eve of the Chinese New Year, during which family members get together to celebrate. It is the most important dinner for Chinese and this is the best time for family re union in the whole year, especially for those 【小题8】 are far away from home. Children are supposed to return to their families. Married couples will go to the male’s relatives(and to the female’s relatives on 【小题9】 second day of the festivities).

In the New Year’s Eve dinner, normally fish will be served. Dumplings are the most important dish in Northern China. Other dishes are depending on 【小题10】(person)preference.

No matter where you are, humans are measuring and checking time all the time. Some of us are good at it — planning and doing things ahead of time, 【小题1】 others are always trying to beat the clock and do things at the eleventh hour.

Tardiness（迟延）can be serious. If you 【小题2】 (be) one minute late for work, would you resign（辞职）? It may sound extreme, but that is exactly 【小题3】 occurred in the UK in January 2018. International Development Minister Lord Bates arrived one minute late, and, as a consequence, was unable to answer a 【小题4】 (schedule) question. Instead of trying 【小题5】 (make) up for lost time, as many might do, he resigned on the spot. He apologized for his discourtesy（无礼的行为）and stated that he felt very sorry. His resignation, though, 【小题6】 (reject) by the UK Prime Minister.

So, how late is too late? Many cultures take punctuality（准时性）very 【小题7】 ( serious ). In contrast, others seem to view tardiness 【小题8】 just the normal way of things. What is considered 【小题9】 (accept) is based on culture. That is, if you mind 【小题10】 (wait), it might be best to attend your appointment in good time. And if the worst comes to the worst, remember the old English proverb, “Better late than never. ”