题目内容：

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The word “qípáo” did not appear until the 20th century and is one of a number of 1. (word) used to refer to clothing.

It was in Shanghai 2. it is still well-known that it took shape. Fashion features(时尚的特征) in the Chinese press in the 1920s showed a mix of elements(元素) in 3.(variety) designs before the familiar dress appeared. The familiar, figure-hugging dress with its mandarin collar and long splits finally appeared in the late 1920s and women at that time were especially 4.(delight) at its appearance. Its status 5.(strengthen) when the new government recognized it as formal dress in 1928.

Over time, the dress has proved to have controversial position in the Chinese culture. Historically it was more likely to be worn by a call girl 6. by an activist. In China today it is often worn by the bride, but it is perhaps most 7.(common) used as a uniform for female staff in stores and big hotels.

Supporters of it are calling for the 8.(necessary) of understanding its history before putting it on. And there is no doubt 9. its complex design origins and historical social status are worth 10.(explore).