1 . 请在横线上填入一个单词，或用所给单词的适当形式填空。

Evolving from the discovery that     1     (use) stone needles to prick specific points on the surface of the body could relieve pain and symptoms, for thousands of years acupuncture     2     (become) an essential part of traditional Chinese medicine, in line with the philosophy that promotes the     3     (harmony) coexistence of humans with nature.

According to Records of the Grand Historian, written by Sima Qian about 2,100 years ago, Bian Que, a     4     (high) seasoned physician during the Warring States Period (475-221 BC), was famous for having saved a prince from “death” by using needles to stimulate the Baihui acupoint on the head of     5     unconscious man.

According to TCM, stimulating the acupoints can unblock motionless qi,     6     restore normal circulation, thus improving health. Treatments of traditional Chinese medicine, have won increasing recognition throughout the world since they     7     (list) on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2010.

Li Ming, a 41-year-old, spent one and a half years on the treatment of her dry eyes. After more than 130     8     (visit), her symptoms significantly decreased, and her eyes became moist (湿润的) enough     9     her to resume work.

In 2010, UNESCO inscribed acupuncture and moxibustion of TCM on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Yet, the practice is not only cultural and historical, but a medical technique     10     is widely used and researched today.

2 . 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。

In ancient China lived an artist     1     paintings were almost lifelike. The artist’s reputation had made him proud. One day the emperor wanted to get his portrait done so he called all great artists to come and present their     2     (fine) work , so that he could choose the best. The artist was sure he would     3     (choose), but when he presented his masterpiece to the emperor’s chief minister, the old man laughed. The wise old man told him to travel to the Li River---perhaps he could learn a little from the greatest artist in the world.

Filled with curiosity, the artist packed his bags and left.     4     he asked the villagers on the banks of the river where he could find the legendary (传奇的) artist, they smiled and     5     (point) down the river. The next morning he hired a boat and set out     6     (find) the well- known painter. As the small boat moved     7     (gentle) along the river he was left speechless by the mountains being silently reflected in the water. He passed milky white     8     (waterfall) and mountains in many shades of blue. And when he saw the mists rising from the river and the soft clouds     9     (surround) the mountain tops, he was reduced to tears. The artist was finally humbled (谦卑) by the greatest artist     10     earth, Mother Nature.

5 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号单词的正确形式。

Peking Opera is a form of traditional Chinese theater that     1     (appear) in Beijing in the late 18th century. Combining music, song, dance and acrobatics in     2     lively and colorful display, it is a relatively new style of drama, compared to other     3     (type) of Chinese theater. In the early years of Peking Opera, all the actors were men,     4     the roles of women played by young boys. The stories fell into two main categories — wen, or civil theater, which focused on love, marriage and other civilian concerns, and wu, or military theater, which focused on the theme of war and was known for     5     (feature) thrilling stage actions.

In the first half of the     6     (twenty) century, the most famous actor of Peking Opera was Mei Lanfang,     7     played a key role in popularizing Peking Opera and introducing Chinese theater to the West. Additionally, Mei also took the bold step in taking on female students, which was a     8     (high) risky and unconventional step at the time.

After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Peking Opera performances, which dealt with contemporary and revolutionary themes, were encouraged. Despite     9     (it) ups and downs, Peking Opera was revived in the 1980s and continues to     10     (perform) today.

7 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

As the world witnesses more and more extreme weather patterns, it is becoming     1     (increasing) difficult to ignore the effects of climate change on our planet. It is now a common topic of discussion and has even found     2     (it) way into the books we read. As a result of this, a literary genre (体裁)     3     (refer) to as climate fiction, or cli-fi, has found new life.

The term “cli-fi”     4     (use) for the first time in 2007 by US climate activist and writer Dan Bloom. He intended to make “climate fiction” more appealing. According to Bloom, the term really gained     5     (popular) when Canadian writer Margaret Atwood used it on     6     Internet, introducing it to her half-a-million followers.

Just     7     the name suggests, climate fiction refers to stories with the central theme of climate change or global warming. These kinds of books can inspire the readers     8     (imagine) what the world might be like in the future because of major climate change events.

The genre is quite welcome among college students because it usually looks at topics that is relevant     9     what is really happening today. Cli-fi has also helped to motivate students to pursue science majors, with some universities even     10     (offer) courses specially focusing on climate fiction.

8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Trends popular among the youth such as “China chic” and the growing influence of young consumers have driven the development of hanfu industry in recent years. Among the     1    (variety) styles, the horse face skirt has emerged as the most popular item.

    2    (combine) classical elegance with modern simplicity, the horse face skirt is said to perfectly suit the contemporary culture and lifestyle of young people, making     3     fashion icon(标志). This trend has gained popularity in Luoyang city, Central China’s Henan province,     4     numerous performers recently showcased these beautiful skirts in their acts, with many visitors alike     5     (dress) in the elegant horse face skirts. Last Spring Festival holiday saw the increase     6     the sales of the horse face skirts in Caoxian county of Shandong province, one of the country’s hanfu production and sales     7     (center). Actually, the skirt has become a very popular     8     (choose) for gifts.

The current popularity of hanfu in the country is believed     9     (indicate) more than a fashion trend; it     10     (represent) a deeper connection to Chinese tradition and cultural identity.

9 . 阅读下而材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（一个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

A new branch of the Palace Museum is expected to rise on Beijing outskirts over the next few years to better showcase the     1     (museum) cultural relics.

After nearly a decade of preparation, construction of the new branch began last December.     2     (locate) in Xiyehe, a village in Haidian District, the new branch will cover more than 100,000 square meters, including     3     exhibition space of over 60,000 square meters for cultural relics and more than 35,000 square meters for relic     4     (restore).

At present, over 1.86 million cultural relics     5     (house) in the museum. However, only about 10,000 pieces are able to be displayed every year due to limited exhibition spaces     6     outdated offices.

Du Haijiang, deputy director of the Palace Museum, briefed the public on the project in an interview with CCTV on January 26th,     7     (explain) that calligraphy works and paintings couldn’t be put on display during rainy seasons, in winter or summer, because of strict temperature and humidity requirements. Some silk and cotton artworks     8     (current) cannot be exhibited at all for lack of the necessary environment.

On completion of the new branch, it will be possible     9     (display) between 20,000 and 30,000 individual relics each year. The new venue will be a modern exhibition space     10     multiple functions to provide relic preservation, repair work, and visitor services.

10 . Horses, dragons, the Monkey King, and even Sponge Bob Square Pants—you probably wouldn’t expect to see this collection of animals and pop cultural icons flying together in the sky,     1     this happens every year in Weifang, the “World Kite Capital” in east China’s Shandong Province.

Kites, believed to be the earliest flying objects created by humans,     2     (invent) over 2,000 years ago in China.     3     (survive) many centuries, kites have become one of the country’s representative traditional handicrafts,     4     making techniques were included in the list of China’s national intangible cultural heritage in 2006.

Weifang, known as a     5     (globe)center of kite culture, is widely regarded as the birthplace of these popular flying toys. The themes of Weifang kites are     6     (unbelievable) diverse, ranging from birds and fish to historical figures and legends.

Today in Weifang, there are virtually no limitations on the shapes or sizes of kites, which can be made     7     (represent) people’s ideals and desires. This diversity can     8    (observe) at the annual Weifang International Kite Festival, which has been held on the     9     (three) Saturday in April since 1984. More than 10,000 participants     10     over 30 countries and regions around the world compete in the festival every year.