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。

Learning Chinese calligraphy     1     (list) as one of the must-do things when I came to China. Now, I’m in the course of learning this unique art,     2     value is considered very high in China, even across East Asia today. It is not only     3     ancient artistic form of human language, but it also reflects Chinese traditions.

As someone who paints, draws, and loves all     4     (create) things, at first, I assumed I would be rather good at Chinese calligraphy. I was     5     (total ) wrong. Using thick brush tips to produce awkward brush strokes (笔画)     6     (be) very difficult for a beginner. I have no idea about the different types of calligraphy and the meanings     7     ( hide) behind each one. Also, I have to hold the paintbrush     8     a very specific way; unlike a pen or pencil, the paintbrush is held upright in the hand. I need to be extra careful when changing the angle or     9     (direct) of the brush, especially if I press too hard on the paper.

After taking the lesson, I now understand the difficulty of calligraphy and that it will take efforts and commitment     10     (master) this art form. Yet, I am grateful to learn such a special Chinese tradition.

2 . Standing          , they were astonished to see misty clouds rising from the great Niagara Falls, which is on the south side of the lake.

A．in the distance

B．in contrast

C．in the end

D．in doubt

3 . 假定你是李华，你们学校开设了中国传统文化实践课(Chinese traditional culture practice class)。请给你的英国好友Peter写一封邮件，分享你上课的感受，内容包括：
1．课程内容，如书法、剪纸、国画等；
2．个人感受，如课程的意义，个人的收获；
3．邀请对方体验课程。
注意：1．词数80个左右；2．增加细节以使行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
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Yours,

Li Hua

5 . Thirdly, there is the “         ”, the good thing or feeling we get from the routine.

A．psychology

B．cue

C．routine

D．reward

6 . If you are not interested in works of art by classical masters, contemporary art by representative artists is also           of your attention.

A．worthy

B．fond

C．capable

D．aware

7 . The Richfield Museum of Fine Art is proud to present our new          , “From Shang to Qing: Chinese Art Through the Ages.”

A．recognition

B．influence

C．exhibition

D．client

8 . Chen Wei had his dinner           when he heard someone screaming from another table.

A．interrupted

B．interpreted

C．panicked

D．operated

9 . After she had been bitten by mosquitoes, she         some medicine to her skin.

A．delayed

B．applied

C．slipped

D．urged