【推荐2】Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

Poetry: beauty of the past?

The victory of Wu Yishu, a 16-year-old student from Shanghai, at the Chinese Poetry Conference has sparked a storm of media attention to the topic of Chinese poetry. The girl has won     1     much applause and admiration with her extensive knowledge and fast reactions. Her performance, however, also posed some food for thought: As Chinese, are we spending too little time     2     (learn) the literary gem(精品) of our nation? Will we be able to pass on this brilliant piece of culture to our future generations?

Some people are saying that memorizing hundreds of poems is useless in real life, and I beg to differ. No knowledge is ever useless. Oftentimes one     3     grow up and wonder, “Why did I learn that? I won’t ever use it.” Take calculus(微积分) for example. You may never use calculus again,     4     it is not worthless. The process of learning calculus trains your brain to spot patterns and solve problems using logic.

The advantage of learning poetry might be a little more abstract. Just like many of the arts, poetry is seemingly     5     (practical) than subjects such as maths or science. However, it represents mankind’s appreciation of beauty. Just as “A picture is worth a thousand words,” poetry can paint a thousand pictures. In a day and age when individuals are swept up in the hustle and bustle of city life, poetry and literature provide a refuge, a little reminder     6     (slow) things down and enjoy the beauty present in the everyday life.

What point is there moving forward if nothing is left behind?     7     many of us may know, China     8     (label) many heritage sites as “protected”, spending millions to preserve them. These sites are part of China’s history and culture, things that should not be forgotten or destroyed just     9     the country is modernizing. Poetry is just like these cultural heritage sites, except     10     spending money doesn’t really protect it. The only way to keep it safe is to pass on the knowledge through generations. Do not think of poetry as part of schoolwork; think of it as a piece of culture, just like receiving red packets or getting together with your family every Chinese New Year—you wouldn’t want that to disappear, would you?

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China, a country with a long history and splendid culture, is home to a wealth of cultural heritage. Among them, the Forbidden City in Beijing stands out. This large ancient wooden structure building     1     (construct) over 500 years ago and boasts not only its size but also its well-preserved condition. It shows the     2     (remarkable) delicate craftsmanship (工艺) and design of ancient Chinese architecture.

Another cultural heritage that     3     (deserve) mention is the Great Wall. This colossal (巨大的) structure,     4     (stretch) over 10, 000 miles, was built over a period of several centuries to protect China from invasions. It is the longest wall in the world, and holds significant historical and cultural value.     5     one of the most famous landmarks in China, the Great Wall attracts millions of     6     (tourist) from around the globe every year.

In addition, the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of the Qin Shihuang Mausoleum in Shaanxi Province are also     7     wonderful sight. This large-scale underground military tomb, built over 2, 000 years ago, shows the ingenious design and craftsmanship of ancient China’s sculptors. The intricate (错综复杂的) details and lifelike poses of the warriors and horses are a testament to the technical     8     (brilliant) of the era.

Moreover, the cultural heritage of China also includes intangible cultural elements such as traditional crafts, performing arts, and customs,     9     have been passed down through generations and embody the rich cultural heritage of China.

It is essential     10     (appreciate) these cultural heritages as they not only represent a vital part of China’s history and culture but also hold great significance for the world.

【推荐1】语法填空

Ludwig van Beethoven     1    (recognise) as one of the greatest composers in the history of music.     2     his twenties, he had been very famous for his skills on the piano, but then he began to lose his hearing. Despite his deafness, he continued his composition until his death in 1827,     3    (finish) more than 130 musical works.

One day in February 1824, he sat back in his chair, with his     4    (nine) symphony finally completed. But before the performance, he was afraid that it would be     5     disaster because of his hearing loss.

To his surprise, the audience applauded loudly as he walked out onto the stage. For more than an hour, Beethoven jumped about, waving his arms wildly in the air and madly turning the pages of his score. The theatre’s musical director, Umlauf stood quietly by his side,     6    (skilful) guiding the orchestra through the most amazing piece of music the world had ever known.

As the final,     7    (joy) note signalled the end of the symphony, the audience jumped to their feet, cheering and clapping. But Beethoven continued conducting, his head buried in the score. He didn’t realise his symphony was a     8    (succeed) until Caroline Unger, one of the singers,     9    (turn) him to face the audience.

Later, Caroline remembered that Beethoven was not the only one     10     got a surprise. The audience was shocked too.