1 . 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。

Square dancing is a well-known recreational group activity in China. It started to gain     1     (popular)in the mid-1990s when groups gathered at squares, parks, and other open spaces     2     (dance) in the mornings and evenings. Most of these individuals are senior citizens in search of new     3     (friend) and activities to keep themselves busy. It's about more than just dancing; it's a way about sharing their life stories,     4     benefits them both mentally and physically.

Ahead of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, when authorities     5     (launch) the promotion of national fitness activities, square dancing became more popular     6     before. There are presently over 120 million Chinese who regularly take part in this activity across the nation's squares, according     7     official data. And most participants are happy with     8     (they) current living conditions.

However, loud music     9     (play) during square dancing was considered as terrible noises. In recent years, national standards and regulations     10     (introduce) to make the exercising more public-friendly and further ensure its sound development.

2 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Jonny: Hey! I’m just practicing Tai Chi(太极). Would you like to join me?
Peter: I know nothing about it. Is it difficult?
Jonny: It seems easy, but you need a lot of practice. You just follow me like this.
Peter: OK. Don’t laugh     1     me. I may look funny.
Jonny: Bend your knees slightly and reach out your arms like tree branches, naturally and     2    (soft). Try to keep your body straight. Move slowly, then be sure to keep your balance and don’t let your body shake.
Peter: I cannot control my body well. My legs become     3    (pain).
Jonny: Keep     4    (hold) your position for a while. It helps develop your strength and flexibility. Raise your leg and let     5     stay in the air for seconds.
Peter: I feel my legs shaking. I cannot do this any longer.
Jonny: Be patient! Tai Chi     6    (call) “shadow boxing” in English. It asks you to act like water: to be flexible as well     7     strong. In real competition, a Tai Chi master borrows the strength of the competitor and uses this energy to fight back. The     8    (hard) you try to beat him, the more likely you will get hit. He controls you!
Peter: Unbelievable! Oh...,    9     you don't mind, I'll stop and take a deep    10     (breathe).