阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Dear Millie,
You asked me about the Chinese dragon—the loong. Now let me tell you something about it.
China is known as the "home of the loong". The loong is considered to be {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (luck) and wise. It is {#blank#}2{#/blank#} big part of China's history and culture.
In traditional Chinese culture, the loong has superpower. Ancient people {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(believe) it controlled the weather, especially rain. So, if there was a drought (干旱) or a flood, people would pray (祈祷) to the loong {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(have) better weather and live a peaceful life. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} this reason, there are lots of activities of praying related to loongs. Dragon-boat racing {#blank#}6{#/blank#} the dragon dance are the most common ones.
The loong is also one of the 12 animal signs. It is the {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (five) animal sign. People born in the Year of the Loong are thought to be natural {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (lead), full of energy and creativity. Many Chinese parents hope that their children {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (be) successful and powerful in the future, just like a loong. This is shown in the saying "Wang zi cheng long".
In a word, the loong {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (love) widely by Chinese people and can be found everywhere in Chinese daily life.
Lots of love,
Wendy
