1 . 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。

It is no secret that China has an incredibly rich, complex and ancient history and culture. My first     1     (expose) to Chinese culture came totally by chance. At 8, I walked into a bookshop and picked a book from one of the     2     (shelf). Nevertheless, the book turned out to be the “Tao Te Ching”, a deeply philosophical book of Taoism. As an 8-year-old, the book’s content was     3     (obvious) lost on me, but it provided me with an early connection to a profound philosophical tradition by       4     I am still influenced today. At school I began studying Chinese. My interest in the language developed early on,     5    (combine) my love of travelling with my love of meeting new people.

Culture and food are closely connected and perhaps nowhere else can this be seen more clearly     6     in China. In recent years there     7    (be) a rise in restaurants offering a variety of foods here. I have introduced many of my friends to Chinese history and culture through a     8    (share) love of food.

    9     is safe to say that my journey has only just begun. These first steps are only a drop in the ocean of lifelong learning, but as the Chinese philosopher Laozi said, “A journey of a thousand miles     10     (begin) with a single step.”

3 . 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。

Celebrating the Minor New Year(小年)

The 23rd of lunar calendar is celebrated as the Minor Festival, the festival mood of     1     begins to pick up, from 23rd of lunar calendar onwards. There are more and more traders’ stands along the streets filled     2     a variety of Spring Festival goods that catch the eyes: Spring Festival couplets, New Year paintings, window     3     (decorate), paper cuts, fireworks etc. You can hear traders calling for business up and down the streets. The Minor Festival is also known     4     the Kitchen God Day. In the past, Kitchen God,     5     (place) next above or next to the stove, was adored in every household. On this day, Kitchen God was to go and report to Jade Emperor(玉帝) in Heaven what he     6     ( witness) on earth. Kitchen God was believed to be able to determine     7     ( fortunate) or misfortunes of the household, to make it rich or poor, therefore, the household took great care to adore Kitchen God as best they could and not to disrespect him in any event. Among the offerings presented to Kitchen God, there was the     8     (stick) sugar. When Kitchen God took it, his teeth and lips got stuck up and couldn’t report to Jade Emperor for anything that would be harmful to the household.     9     the adoring was over, the picture of Kitchen God     10     (burn) and people believed he went up to Heaven while crackers were fired.

4 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单闻或括号内单词的正确形式。       

Acupuncture (针灸),     1     ancient Chinese medical practice, has been the method for many patients for thousands of years. Before modern medicine came to life, ancient Chinese used stone tools     2     (reduce) pain. Over time, this effective practice     3     (gradual) has become an overall and meaningful medical system and shaped the root of acupuncture. Acupuncture is a treatment that aims to promote the body’s self-adjusting functions.

Looking beyond China, acupuncture has become a     4     (globe) cure. Over the years, acupuncture has made progress in scientific research and modern medicine. It is now a great choice for different kinds of illness. According to a 2023 WHO report, acupuncture is used in 113 of its 120 member countries,     5     (prove) its popularity and application worldwide.

As a traditional Chinese medical practice with a rich history     6     deep cultural significance, acupuncture is an example of meaningful cultural heritage and an overall path to healing. It     7     (pass) down over the years through generations. It continues to do     8     (wonder) for millions of people in response     9     their physical and emotional needs. Acupuncture has also made up for the limitations of modern medicine and continues to provide     10     (inspire) for further research and development in the field.

6 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个恰当的单词，或括号内单词的正确形式。

Ice and snow warm up winter tourism in Northeast China. Lately, the popularity of ice and snow tourism in Northeast China     1    (explode). Major hot springs resorts in Harbin     2    (crowd)with traffic jams comparable to the Spring Festival travel rush and travelers from the south of China make up a large part of the tourism crowd.

How do you tell the southerners     3     northerners? Southern Chinese people can be summarized in four characteristics: a light-colored down jacket, a lovely small hat, a suitcase in hand and     4    (shy)in public bath houses.

Southerners are less prepared for the cold. Some individuals online are providing practical suggestions for these southerners, stressing the need for clothing that     5    (protect)them from the freezing outdoor temperatures while ensuring they don’t sweat     6    (heavy)indoors.

In order to promote travel for tourists, Harbin has extended the operating     7    (hour)of buses and subways. According to     8    announcement from the Harbin government, the ice and snow season in Harbin will continue until the end of March 2024. For travelers     9    (try)to avoid peak periods, it’s advisable to plan visits after New Year’s Day and Spring Festival,     10    tourist traffic is at its peak.

7 . 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。

If you live in Shanghai, you might have to take a lesson in sorting garbage.     1     is now required that people should sort garbage into four categories —    2     (recycle), harmful, dry and wet waste. However, if people fail to sort their garbage properly, they can     3     (fine) up to 200 yuan.

More cities are introducing similar regulations,     4     (follow) the practice in Shanghai. However, garbage sorting is still a big problem in China. Only 30% of the     5     (participant) think they are adequately sorting their trash. It’s partly because many people lack their willingness to sort their own waste. “It’s     6     must to have a legal guarantee     7     (promote) garbage sorting,” said Liu Jianguo, a professor from Tsinghua University.

Aside from China, many other foreign countries     8     (introduce) garbage-sorting regulations in the past years. In Japan, waste sorting has become a basic survival skill. There is a     9     (fix) time for the disposal of each kind of garbage and littering can result     10     high fines and even jail time. Over 90% of the public believe that garbage sorting is important for the protection of the environment.

9 . 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。
        In the summer of 1405，Zheng He set sail from Taicang on his first voyage. His ships    1     (load) with china, silk, tea and other treasures as gifts for foreign rulers. Zheng He’s seven voyages had a far-reaching impact     2    China and its neighbours. Zheng He’s efforts helped develop and strengthen    3     (harmony) relations with these countries and regions. Zheng He’s accomplishments are now     4     (wide) acknowledged, and he is remembered as one of China’s most influential explorers.
        Columbus was born in a port city of Italy in 1451. As a teenager, he loved     5     (sail), and he showed great interest in geography,     6     inspired him to begin his career as a seaman. Columbus insisted on searching for a direct sea route to the East Indies by sailing across the Atlantic Ocean. On 3 August 1492, he departed from Spain with three ships carrying about 90     7     (crewman). Regardless of all the challenges, Columbus managed     8     (keep) everyone out of danger with his knowledge and     9     (brave) across the ocean. Finally, on 12 October, the crew spotted land in the distance. His voyages opened     10     new chapter of the Age of Exploration, a period which witnessed many important geographical findings.