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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。

The Silk Road,     1     connected China and the Far East with the Middle East and Europe, was a network of trade routes (线路).       2     (establish) when the Han Dynasty opened trade with the West in 130 B. C., the Silk Road routes remained in use until 1453 A. D., when the Ottoman Empire closed them   Although it     3     (be) nearly 600 years since the Silk Road was used for international trade, the routes had a lasting impact     4     trade, culture and history that resonates (引起共鸣) even today.

While the name “Silk Road” originates from the    5     (popular) of Chinese silk among tradesmen, the material was not the only important export from the East to the West. Trade along the Silk Road included fruits and vegetables, livestock, grain, leather tools, artworks, precious stones     6     metals. The greatest value of the Silk Road was the exchange of culture. Art, along with other elements of civilization like religion, philosophy, technology, language, science, as well as architecture,     7     (exchange) along these routes at that time

In 2013, China began to     8     (official) rebuild the historic Silk Route. The project opened up new trade     9     (market) for Chinese goods, giving the country the cheapest and easiest way     10     (sell) materials and goods.

Pianyan Ancient Town in Chongqing, southwest China, was a business center In ancient China, with a history of more than 300 years. The town sits between two extensions（延伸） of Huaying Mountain, with the clear Heishultan River     1     (flow)by.

Time passes, but the streets, architecture, culture and customs of the town remain     2     are well- protected. Simple but beautiful, the buildings along the streets have never been renewed, and keep     3     (they) original look.

In addition to the bridges, rivers, old streets and historic houses, which     4     (be) similar to those in other ancient Chinese towns, the most unique     5     (attract) in Pianyan Town are the Yuanyang Bridge, Couple Trees and Female Smith Forge（铁匠铺）. The Yuanyang Bridge     6    （build）at the meeting place of the mainstream and a branch of Helshutan River in 1809. Two Ficus trees stand on either end of the bridge. As time passes, the two trees have grown so close towards each other     7     their branches and roots have been twining together, like a hugging couple. Thus is the reason     8     people call them the Couple Trees. This forge was     9     (difference) from other smith forges, for a woman worked as a blacksmith here, which created a beautiful scene in the town.

The Wu Temple,Book House, Opera Tower, Stilted Houses by the river and the ancient street paved with blue stone blocks are sure     10     (please)every visitor with the rich culture of ancient China.

“That is a sleeping dragon.” Napoleon,    1    was the future French emperor, once said. “Let him sleep! If he wakes, he will shake the world.” In 1803, he recognized China’s potential. In charge    2    the greatest military and economic power of his day, Napoleon had an eye for opponents. Now, China’s total domestic product passed    3    of both Britain and France. If Napoleon arrived in Beijing today, he would    4    (undoubted) say, “I told you so.”

Nowhere is China’s influence more apparent than Beijing. As China’s    5    (politics) and cultural center of China, Beijing offers a quick look into the nation’s expansive history and its rapid    6    (develop). You’ll find preserved palaces spreading elbows with new subway stations and peaceful lamaseries(藏传佛教寺院)    7    (share) space with world-class stadiums. Many of the city’s historical sites, such as the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square ,     8    (be) well-known to the world. Yet, the most popular attraction    9    (locate) outside Beijing: The Great Wall of China winds through the hills north of the city. When you witness this    10    (astonish) accomplishment of ancient China, you too will sense the great potential of this modern country.