The family has long been a key part in Chinese society. Due to the emphasis on family, it was common for Chinese people, even when fully 1.
grown
(grow) with children of their own, 2.
to remain
(remain) in or near their hometown. Those who did business far from home would 3.
normally
(normal) make time to return home on 4.
a
regular basis, giving rise to the popular Chinese saying: "Falling 5.
leaves
(leaf) return to their roots (根).
As China's economy continues to grow, many young and seasonal workers have been drawn 6.
to
bigger cities in richer regions in China. They come to find better jobs and earn more money, often 7.
sending
(send) much of what they earn to their families, who live in small towns 8.
where
the pay is very low.
Every year as the Spring Festival 9.
rolls
(roll) around, almost all Chinese living away from home start the long and sometimes hard journey back to their hometowns to reunite with their families. For them, family has the 10.
highest
(high) priority. It matters more than anything else.
