1 . 阅读下面材料，在题后空白处填入适当的内容（每空一词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Piyingxi, or Chinese shadow puppetry is a traditional opera art among Chinese people. According to historical records, shadow puppetry originated     1     Western Han Dynasty and became popular in Ming & Qing.

Shadow puppetry is an art with a perfect     2     (combine) of light, image, sound and color. In lamp light, the shadow puppet looks crystalline (似水晶的) and graceful, with the cut-out parts brighter than     3     rest.

The performers hold joysticks in their hands that they grab, grind, roll, and press     4     (create) flowing motions, which is exactly     5     the ancient called “a million soldiers in two hands.” In addition to images, performers tell their stories in the locally popular tone with musicians     6     (play) instruments in the background.

The coloring is also an     7     (amaze) step in making a shadow figure. The favorite colors are the pure ones, most of     8     are red, green and black in practice, as yellow is the original color of the skins, and the light leaked through the cut-outs is     9     (natural) white.

The harmonious co-existence of sounds, colors, light and shadow     10     (make) shadow puppetry a colorful addition to people’s leisure time.

2 . 阅读下面文字，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

As an essential part and the largest organ of our body, the skin has many important functions. Therefore, getting burnt can lead to very serious     1    (injure) which need first aid in time. We can get burnt by a variety of things, like hot liquids, fire or some chemicals.     2    (depend) on the depth of skin damage, burns can be divided     3     three types first-degree burns, second-degree burns and third-degree burns.

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。

A tea bag is a small, porous packet that contains     1     (dry) plant material, which, when soaked in hot water, helps to make tea. Tea bags are     2     (general) made of filter paper.

Tea bags range from a square or rectangular shape to a tetrahedral (四面体的) and even circular shape. There’s typically     3     small string attached to each tea bag with a paper label at the top.

Tea bags     4     (use) since the 8th century — in the era of the Tang dynasty. In those days, paper was folded and sewn into square bags so that tea flavors could be preserved for a long time,     5     (lay) the foundation for modern tea bags.

The modern version of tea bags first appeared in the Western World as early as 1903. Commercially, however, tea bags made their appearance around 1908,     6     coffee importer Thomas Sullivan shipped his silk tea bags all over the world. Those tea bags were supposed     7     (tear) before use, and their loose contents were then poured into hot water to brew tea.

However, people found that it was more convenient to brew tea     8     the tea leaves still enclosed in the bags. Since dipping tea bags into water didn’t seem to cause any change in the taste, people gradually did away with the practice of     9     (remove) the tea bag, and started dipping it directly into hot water instead.

It’s generally advised to not squeeze a tea bag soaked in hot water. When you squeeze a tea bag, more tannins (鞣质) are released into the liquid. The result of this is that the drink becomes too bitter, or     10     some call it, “too strong”.

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The world has just endured its hottest year on record, with global average temperatures     1     (break) historical records. There is no denying that climate change is one of the most urgent     2     (challenge) facing humankind. No one can be safe     3     the threat of climate change.

China, the world's largest developing country and a responsible major country,     4     (overcome) many challenges by taking a series of measures so far. It has planned to peak its carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060. The country is set to achieve the highest     5     (reduce) in carbon intensity globally.     6     (addition), promoting clean energy and the low-carbon transformation of the economy     7     (be) now a globally accepted method of addressing climate change.

Because of global warming, extreme weather events are increasing in frequency and intensity. Building     8     solid front line of disaster prevention is crucial for dealing with the effects of extreme weather events. People are expected work together to     9     (deep) international cooperation and make greater contributions to building a clean and beautiful world and safeguarding the Earth, the only place     10     we can call home.

5 . 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。

In traditional Chinese culture, the dragon is one of the 12-year circle of animals     1     appear in the Chinese zodiac. For many centuries, it     2     (regard) as a symbol of luck, power and mystery. People born in the Year of the Dragon are traditionally thought     3     (be) enthusiastic, intelligent, lively, energetic, and innovative.

Among the rich legacies of Chinese history, the dragon totems (图腾)in the Forbidden City are     4     (undoubted) a fascinating presence. The Forbidden City, a splendid architectural complex known as the “treasure of China”, was once the royal palace of the Ming and Qing     5     (dynasty), and it stands as the world’s largest and most complete     6       (exist) ancient wooden structure complex. In the Forbidden City, the dragons, whether hanging in the sky, leaping between beams (横梁),     7     hidden in the details, all tell ancient stories.

In each corner of the Forbidden City,     8     variety of lifelike dragons can be seen, showing not only specialized skills, but also deep history and cultural enrichment.

According to photographer Gu Caihua, those dragons sitting on the roofs seem to be guarding the ancient palaces, while those dragons     9     (sculpture) on beams appear to be telling the ups and downs of history. These dragons are not merely decorations, and       10     some extent, they carry the essence of Chinese culture.

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Chinese Loong is the fifth animal of the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle,     1    (consider) to be mythical and symbolic of fortune. Recently, sales of things with dragon elements have witnessed explosive growth on e-commerce platforms.

Data from an e-commerce platform show that searches     2     dragon-related goods via its online marketplace have reached 23 million.    3     is said that since January, goods with dragon-themed elements, such as daily necessities, alcohol and gold jewelry,     4    (prefer) by consumers.The purchasing excitement is expected to     5    (huge) boost consumer confidence and improve the recovery of consumption．

Purchases by the post-1990s and post-2000s generations accounted for nearly 55%, while consumers in Guangdong province, Beijing, Jiangsu province in that order,     6    (be) the top three spenders on dragon-featured items.Because the dragon is an important symbol of Chinese traditional culture     7     good luck, Chinese consumers are expressing their hopes for     8     better life in the new year.

“Brands should capitalize on traditional Chinese culture to launch more innovative     9    (product),” a research fellow said,     10    (stress) that Spring Festival is the traditional festival Chinese people attach the most importance to, and it’s also a peak season for consumption.

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。

Walking into Wei Lamei's home in Xi'an, one can hardly imagine that the room belongs to a 74-year-old granny, with all kinds of dolls     1    (fill) every corner. She     2    (make) at least 700 large cartoon dolls and countless small ones over the past 26 years.

Wei developed a    3     (fascinate) for making dolls at the age of eight     4    she saw a Russian girl with a blond doll in her arms."After retirement, I began to think about following my childhood dream," said Wei.

    5    (drive) by the dream, in her late 50s, Wei headed to Beijing on her own     6    (seek) better opportunities. After 13 years of hard work in Beijing, she developed her unique design concept and     7    (remark) sewing(缝纫)skills.

In 2010, she returned to Xi'an and turned her home into a workshop.She has ten pairs of glasses and keeps them in different places in the house,so she can browse fashion applications on her smartphone anytime. At     8    same time, she often draws inspiration from Xi'an, the ancient city with a long history, and adds traditional cultural elements to her works. She also     9    (active) participates in live-streaming activities, sharing her daily work and attracting many young fans.

There is no certain way to live our lives. The most important thing is     10    we can do what we love.

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.

After coming to China, I experienced authentic Chinese food. In Beijing, the chef in a Sichuan restaurant offered us the     1     (please) of experiencing wonderful and different food besides friendship. In Xinjiang, their traditional foods are those     2     (cook) over an open fire. The kinds of food local people consume tell us a lot about themselves; therefore, we can say culture and cuisine go hand in hand, which are both worth     3     (experience).

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The good news is that we can change, if we understand     1     habits work. To facilitate     2     positive change in our bad habits, we must first examine our bad habit cycles and then try to adapt them. We can do this by combining the information from our habit cycles     3     our own positive ideas. We can also use the habit cycle     4     (create) good habits.

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。

When Jeff Permar returned home to Middletown, Delaware, after a trip to Orlando, he was     1     (annoy) to see his precious organic garden a little worse. An entire sweet melon plant had been damaged.

In a bid to catch the culprit (罪魁祸首), Permar set up a motion-sensitive surveillance camera.     2    it captured surprised and charmed him, as there, chewing on a cucumber, was a groundhog (土拨鼠).

    3     the sight of the cheeky intruder (闯入者), Jeff’s anger melted,     4     he decided to live and let live. From that moment on, he began sharing his homegrown fruit and vegetables with     5     intruder, whom he nicknamed Chunk.

Since he began visiting the garden, Chunk     6     (become) a star on Perma’s social media. Chunk now has a family that     7     (equal) prefer a free buffet. Together, their funny behavior have struck the online audience, with many people     8     (find) them relaxing.

“    9     really hit me that these videos are actually having an impact on people that sends a positive atmosphere,” says Permar. “I would get     10     (comment) about people having a really bad day. People were sick, and in the hospital, people lost a loved one. People were just looking for encouragement. And that element of it really hit home to me. So I feel like I'm obligated to just spread good atmosphere every day.”