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。

The Chinese couplet (对联) refers to two poetic lines obeying certain rules, often written on red paper for     1     (appreciate).

As a form of Chinese literature, the couplet     2     (vary) in content and style. Some express people’s love to their motherland, some describe the beauty of nature,     3     some convey best wishes for the coming year.

Chinese couplets originated in the Five Dynasties, and     4     (become) ubiquitous (无处不在) in the Ming and Qing dynasties. It was a custom for people     5     (hang) peach wood charms to drive away evil spirits during the Spring Festival. Nowadays, couplets are used     6     a similar way.

It was said that the     7     (early) couplet was written by Meng Xu, king of Houshu State and it was     8     (extreme) popular in the Northern Song Dynasty. Since the Ming Dynasty, to write couplets     9     (regard) as a mark of the cultured life of scholars.

The couplet has two equal-length lines. However,     10       number of characters in each line can be from four to seven or more. The first and the second lines have opposite tone patterns. The last character of the first line is of an oblique tone (仄声), and its opposite in the second line, of a level tone (平声).

3 . Having spent more than a decade on the dance floor, ROME — Niccolo Filippi, a 23-year-old Italian dance performer, recently decided to explore Chinese culture and its traditional dance forms and believes that this experience will not only boost his career, but also broaden his horizons beyond the world of dance.

His interest in diversifying his skills grew after he stumbled upon a short video of traditional Chinese-styled dance on YouTube. “I saw it as an art that combines tradition and modernity, which was mostly the reason why I liked it,” says Filippi.

Ever since, he has been closely following Chinese dance performers and watching numerous videos to learn more about the traditional style that he admires. “I prefer the traditional style because of its light movements. It also reflects my personality with elegance,” he adds.

Filippi’s chance came when he was invited to perform for a Chinese New Year celebration in the central Italian city of Florence. He has since fully committed himself to the art form, learning several pieces and putting his newfound passion into practice.

“The biggest difference that I found (compared to other disciplines) is the change of mood and emotional expressions among dances,” says Filippi, adding that he needed to shift from the dynamic moves of hip-hop to the graceful and fluid movements of Chinese dance. Despite various obstacles, Filippi’s efforts have not gone unnoticed. Two of his friends shared videos of his performances on social media, and the response was overwhelming. One video garnered 500,000 views, while the other received 200,000 views.

Filippi believes that learning about different cultures is priceless, and he sees it as a means of personal growth. “I like to think of a person as a book,” he says. “Embracing different traditions and cultures, such as Chinese culture and many others, is like adding new chapters to my book, making it more diverse and wonderful.”

1. What is the main reason why Filippi falls in love with traditional Chinese dance?

A．Its potential to boost his career.	B．Its mix of traditional and modern elements.
C．Its graceful and light movements.	D．Its true reflection of his elegant personality.

2. How does the author illustrate the popularity of Filippi’s videos?

A．By listing numbers.	B．By giving an example.
C．By sharing a story.	D．By making a comparison.

3. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．Filippi thinks little of learning from other cultures.

B．People prefer to write down their past experiences.

C．Accepting various cultures boosts personal growth.

D．A book with chapters on traditions is more wonderful.

4. What is the main idea of the passage?

A．Chinese-styled dance videos go viral on social media.

B．An Italian’s dance journey towards specialization starts.

C．Filippi’s desire for Chinese culture extends beyond dance.

D．An Italian dancer shows passion for Chinese-styled dance.

4 . 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。

Tai Chi, also noted as Taijiquan, is a traditional Chinese martial art that has evolved into a popular form of exercise and meditation.     1     (originate) from China's Fujian Province, Tai Chi has a history of over 1,000 years and is deeply rooted in Chinese philosophy and culture. It     2     (characterize) by slow, flowing movements that promote balance,     3     (flexible), and relaxation.

In recent years, Tai Chi     4     (gain) worldwide recognition for its health benefits. Studies have shown that practicing Tai Chi can also be helpful for people     5     (reduce) the risk of falls in older adults.

Tai Chi is often practised in groups or classes,     6     students learn from a qualified instructor. There are many different styles of Tai Chi, each     7     its own unique set of movements and techniques. Beginners are encouraged to start with the most basic movements and     8     (gradual) build up their skills and knowledge over time.

    9     you are looking for a low-impact exercise, a way to reduce stress, or a close connection to Chinese culture, Tai Chi offers something for everyone. With regular practice, you can experience the transformative power of this ancient art form and discover     10     deeper sense of balance and harmony in your life.

6 . 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。

People say that the real culture of Beijing exists     1     the culture of hutong and siheyuan. The hutongs     2     (locate) in Beijing are formed by lanes of siheyuan, which is a type of residence in     3     houses are purposely built to form squares or rectangles.

In the mid 20th century, several hutongs in Beijing were torn down to pave the way for the     4     (develop) of the city. However, since then, thanks to efforts designed to safeguard this     5     (significance) aspect of the Chinese architectural culture, many hutongs     6     (preserve).

Because of the interlacement (交织) of the lanes, every house is connected to the other, making     7     easy for local people to keep in touch with their neighbors.     8    , once one enters any of them, one can feel the deep and warm relationships among people, which is rarely found in this modern world.

Gossiping in these lanes     9     (be) a common scene as it is the main way for people     10     (strong) their relationship. Where there is such a lane, there is a story.

8 . 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。

Falling around December 22nd, the winter solstice (冬至) is one of the traditional Chinese festivals     1     also one of the 24 solar terms (节气).

The winter solstice festival originated from the Han Dynasty (202 BC-220 AD) and     2     (develop) well in the Tang and Song dynasties (618-1279). People in the old times attached great     3     (important) to the festival. In the Han Dynasty, the festival was regarded as the Winter Festival and people had one day off for the holiday. Officials organized the ceremonies     4     (celebrate) the day and people visited each other with delicious food.

Traditions and customs for the day vary     5     different areas of China. In the northern part of China, people usually eat dumplings, and mutton to celebrate the day. In the southern part, tang yuan and noodles are the festival food. The dumpling is the     6     (essence) food for people in northern China. After the winter solstice, it will become colder and colder. By eating dumplings, people think they can avoid     7     (they) ears from being frozen as the dumplings look like people’s ear.

Tangyuan,     8     is popular in southern China, is a kind of glutinous rice (糯米) ball with different fillings. It can     9     (boil) or fried. People think after     10     (eat) it, they will age one. People also use it to present to relatives and friends.

9 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入一个适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

The food commonly associated with Qingming Festival is Qingtuan, a glutinous rice dumpling dyed green with mug-wort juice or wormwood grass. The tradition of serving Qingtuan at Qingming Festival is believed    1    (date) back to the Zhou Dynasty more than two thousand years ago,    2    the food was a common ritual in memory of the ancestors.

Up till now, the practice    3    (stand) the test of time. Time-honoured brands of Qingtuan have struggled to show off     4    (they) inventiveness. In recent years, Chinese consumers have gone wild for time-honoured brands of Qingtuan. Before Qingming Festival, customers stand in lines stretching down city blocks,     5    (wait) to get a taste of these variations before they sell out.     6     their smallest similarity to the classic variety, many people still believe that the    7    (innovate) helps to keep the ancient food tradition alive by getting younger people interested in them. Time-honored brands need to stay fresh by evolution and novelty. Otherwise, they’ll get left behind by more     8     (creation) brands.

However, many Chinese people    9    (simple) aren’t interested in the debate about     10     these novel products are appealing or objectionable. Many are quietly used to eating Qingtuan the way they’ve been served for hundreds, or thousands of years.

10 . 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。

Most people would probably just see wheat straw as a pile of waste in a farmer’s field. However, Wu Cui, an intangible cultural inheritor, can turn the straw left over from harvested wheat    1    beautiful and eye-catching functional artworks. The most common materials, once    2     (process) by the hands of craftsmen, can be magically transformed.

The technique of straw plaiting (编织),     3     method of manufacturing daily items or artworks by braiding straw,     4     (list) as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. It enjoys a profound history in China and has played a significant role in the daily lives of common people.

    5    (intense) interested in the technique, Wu made the straw-plaiting her job and started from scratch after graduating from university two years ago. Now, she is working at a company in Beijing that focuses on the    6    (promote) of traditional crafts.

According to Wu, instead of the actual weaving, the selection of materials is the first step    7    can take a long time to complete. Next come sketching the piece on paper, conceiving its three-dimensional structure, weaving, shaping     8    finally the preserving of the work. The    9    (hard) part is to make the works lifelike and solid.

When asked about her plans, Wu says she desires     10    (dig) deeper into local traditional culture and create cultural creative products by fully leveraging the straw plaiting technique.