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。

Ireland’s beautiful countryside has always had a great influence on its people and traditions. The country has a long history of producing great writers and poets. Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all,    1     (offer) something for each of the     2     (sense). The     3     (peace) landscape of the “Emerald Isle” and its many green counties     4     (be)a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills     5    (dot) with sheep and cattle. And down by the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast.    6     a quiet morning in the mountains, feel the sun on your skin, and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song. With all this beauty, it is not surprising     7     Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music, dancing, and dining. To have     8     chance of experiencing this, stop by a village pub and relax with a glass of wine or a local beer. Better yet, enjoy a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew. If you’re lucky, you might be able to enjoy some traditional music and dancing, too. And if you introduce     9     (you) to a friendly face, you are more than likely     10     (experience) local culture and customs first-hand.

2 . 根据短文内容，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    1     (tradition) Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. The 24 solar terms,     2     (determine) by changes in the sun’s position in the zodiac during the year, were first used in China and now are followed in many other parts of the world. In China, the 24 solar terms     3     (create) thousands of years ago to guide agricultural production.

Rain Water this year starts     4     Feb19 and ends on Mar4. Rain Water     5     (signal) the increase in rainfall and rise in temperature. With its     6     (arrive), lively spring-like scenery starts blossoming.

Rain Water is     7     (common) regarded as the best time of the year to eat fresh bamboo shoots. And according to the Book of Songs, the cooking of bamboo shoots in China dates back to over 2,000 years ago.

According to     8     old Chinese saying, the rainfall in spring is as precious as oil. In northern China, the spring drought is common and the rainfall of this season is really low,     9     accounts for only 10 to 15 percent of annual average rainfall. Therefore, Rain Water is considered as a key period for irrigation(灌溉) when the day gets     10     (warm) and rainfall increases.

3 . 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。

China’s ancient civilization has continued all the way through into modern times. Many factors have made it possible, one of     1     has been the Chinese writing system.

Several thousand years ago, the Chinese language     2     (base) on pictures. People in ancient times carved some symbols on animal bones and shells. It was not until the Shang Dynasty that the symbols developed into     3     fairly good writing system. Over the years that followed, people usually lived apart from each other geographically,     4     (contribute) to a wide variety of dialects and characters. Therefore, the system developed into different forms.     5    , Emperor Qinshihuang, who united the seven states into one country, demanded that the writing system should be unified. It was really an important move because that     6     (mean) people could communicate with each other wherever they lived. Besides, thanks to it, people in modern times can read classic works     7     (write) in Chinese.

The Chinese have a high regard for the writing system, which serves     8     a great way to connect China’s present with its past. As China is playing an     9     (increase) important role in the world at present, many foreign students are learning this amazing language for the     10     (appreciate) of its culture.

4 . Spending too much time online is unhealthy and makes ________ very difficult to focus on other things in life and some students even become addicted to the Internet and cannot concentrate on school and family life. (用适当的词填空)

5 . I know that Chinese is a very difficult language, but I hope to speak it with ________ (fluent) when I graduate. (所给词的适当形式填空)

6 . ________ (Especial) amazing is the Inca’s method of building by using the perfect fit of dry stones of exact sizes. (所给词的适当形式填空)

7 . I was worried that no one would talk to me, but I didn’t feel awkward or________ (fright) at all. (所给词的适当形式填空)

8 . I am curious________ everything so I often ask questions. (用适当的词填空)

9 . I miss my friends from junior high school, but I believe I will make new friends here and there’s a lot________ (explore) at senior high.(所给词的适当形式填空)

10 . I recommend that you talk to your friend about his behaviour and it is not unusual for teenagers of your generation to be addicted ________ computer games and the online world. (用适当的词填空)