1 . Besides performing and modeling, Hannah travels the world giving presentations and talks, getting more people ______ (involve)in the conservation of ocean life. (所给词的适当形式填空)

2 . 语法填空

As social media has skyrocketed in popularity in the past years,     1     (it) lightning-fast development has caused public concern. Overusing may lead to many serious problems, such as mental health problems,     2     (reduce) learning time and poor interpersonal quality. More and more kids of all ages are experiencing unease, anxiety and even depression if they’re separated from their phones. YouTube boasts (吹嘘) many “funny” videos of kids losing their temper when screens     3     (take) away. So it’s important to keep a balance between our life on the screen     4     that in the real world.

Trying these unplugged Dos may help. First, set a schedule to put adults, teens and kids back together with family, friends and neighbors     5     person. You can try board games instead of video games. Second, get outside     6     (regular) to do hide-and-seek, plant a garden, or just sit and watch the birds.     7     (build) our relationship with nature increases our peace, positivity and well-being,     8     brings much benefit. Third, get off the chair or so fa to walk, bike, stretch and dance! Remind your body it can move into other     9     (position) besides “Looking at Screen”. Last, practice mindfulness and acceptance. Mindfulness is the act of paying attention to the present moment, without judgment. Acceptance increases peace within us, unlike social media interaction, which     10     (promote) self-judgment and other-judgment.

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Welcome to springtime in Hangzhou, a medium-sized city of eight million people in Zhejiang Province, and home     1     the Lamborghini of China’s green tea market: Longjing, known in English as Dragon Well. I’m here to watch the spring rush in action: over a few short weeks in March and April, planters will race against the sunrise     2     (pick) the early spring harvest, earning them     3     sizable amount of their annual income.

High-end Dragon Well,     4     (taste) like spring’s first green vegetables accented by chestnuts     5     (roast) with sugar, can sell for 15 to over a hundred dollars an ounce. Like coffee and wine, this tea has its obsessives, the kind of people     6     dig into details like the day when a tea was plucked and which side of a hill it came from.

So it goes in China, where tea is     7     (day) necessity. But when outsiders try to learn     8     all the fuss is about, they’re usually confused by the     9     (complex) of fine tea, and a marketplace filled with misinformation doesn’t do much to help. That’s why I’ve made the journey to Hangzhou myself to learn how and why this little leaf from a plain-looking bush     10     (drive) a whole economy wild.

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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.”

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Traveling by train in China is a cost-effective, comfortable, and safe mode of transportation. The train cabins are well-maintained and    1    (equip) with comfortable seating arrangements, allowing passengers to relax during their journey. With its increasing    2    (popular), understanding the basics of train travel in China will help ensure a smooth and     3    (enjoy) journey.

Trains leave and arrive on schedule, and there are seldom any delays,    4     (especial) for D-trains and G-trains.    5    is very convenient for passengers to switch to other means of transport at railway stations in the major cities, including metro lines, buses, taxis, and coaches. It offers passengers    6     unique way to explore China when they can appreciate the fine views along their journey through the train windows,    7    is very different from traveling by air. The train offers    8    (much) legroom and you can walk around     9    (stretch) your leg on the train.

Chinese train is not only a convenient transportation when    10    (travel) in China, but also a unique experience. You will get a basic idea on how to arrange your train travel in China by reading the related articles.

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Paper-cut, a traditional Chinese folk decorative art, takes the scissors or knife as the tool and colored paper as the material to cut out various motifs (花纹) or patterns, which are either     1     (wear) by women on the hair or glued to windows, gates, or doors     2     (bring) good luck and avoid disasters. The pictures should be     3     (skill) done to ensure the completeness.

The first paper cuts     4     (find) in tombs from the time of the northern and southern Dynasty (386-589),    5     (include) circular paper cuts of horses and monkeys. By the southern Song Dynasty (1127-1297) paper-cutting had become so popular among all walks of the society     6     it was no longer a specialized field among craftsmen. In many parts of China, paper cutting skill has become     7     must for women, old and young,     8     as a symbol of a clever mind and nimble (灵巧的) fingers, it also brings high reputation for them.

Chinese paper cutting art is a living fossil of history, with the richest historical cultural understanding and distinct characteristics    9     (vary) from region to region. Therefore, its cultural value far exceeds the Chinese paper cutting art itself. Going global, it has gained     10     (popular) among foreign friends, thus turning a Chinese folk art into the cultural treasure of the whole world.

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Have you ever had this kind of childhood memory: a family sits together casually during a holiday, drinking and tasting tea after lunch or dinner? This has been a     1     (day) activity for Chinese people throughout the history.

After being spread to different parts of the world, tea has received top-level global recognition     2     a shared cultural treasure of mankind. “The     3     (practice) of greeting guests with tea are shared among multiple ethnic groups. They provide     4     sense of identity and continuity for communities, groups and individuals     5     (concern),” states a document from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism to UNESCO.

This explanation can be fully manifested by weilu zhucha, which     6     (mean) boiling tea at a stove, a social tea activity going viral among the young generation of Chinese people. By the end of November, 2022, videos recording or introducing this activity     7     (play) 1.14 billion times, and related posts had attracted 11.58 million views on social media platforms, reported CCTV.

Weilu zhucha might be a replacement in the cold seasons for the camping craze.     8     (sit) around with friends and families with a stove, some tea, fruit and refreshments on the table, people may chat, view the surrounding scenery,     9     be immersed in traditional Chinese culture by boiling tea together in person. “    10     appeals to me most is its warm atmosphere when boiling tea.” an Internet user commented on Sina Weibo.

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The Mediterranean diet is known for its numerous health benefits. It is known to prevent against heart disease     1     is referred to as the secret to a long, healthy life. Now researchers have found the Mediterranean diet can help people with depression, too. It is currently rated the best diet overall by US News and World Report.     2     (base) on the eating habits of people living in countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, this diet has been proven to have positive effects on our well-being.

A new study that used blood tests, and not only self-reporting of eating habits, adds to the evidence. Cambridge University researchers found individuals who followed the Mediterranean diet had an even lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than     3     (previous) thought, compared to those     4     ate fewer Mediterranean foods.

The diet’s emphasis on unprocessed foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and seeds     5     (provide) essential nutrients and fiber that help regulate blood sugar levels and prevent diabetes. Additionally, the Mediterranean diet promotes heart health     6     including healthy fats from olive oil and fatty fish, of which omega-3, in particular, plays a vital role in maintaining and improving mental health and     7     (stable).

The Mediterranean diet encourages     8     balanced and enjoyable approach to eating. It emphasizes consuming fresh natural foods and discourages eating processed and sugary items,     9     (contribute) to weight management and overall well-being. The evidence keeps     10     (mount), so why not try the Mediterranean diet?

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Chinese painting is also called traditional Chinese painting. As     1     important part of traditional Chinese culture, it has a long history and fine traditions in the field of art in the world.

    2     (draw) a Chinese painting, you need a writing brush, ink, xuan paper, and ink stone. Especially, xuan paper, is the best tool for Chinese painting     3     it allows the writing brush, wet with Chinese ink and held in a well-trained hand to move freely on it.

There are three main     4    (subject) of Chinese painting: human figures，landscapes (风景) , and birds and flowers. For example, the painting     5     ladies, the painting of mountains, and the painting of insects and fish. Figure painting became highly     6     (develop) during the Tang dynasty, and landscape painting reached its     7     (high) during the Song dynasty.

There are two main techniques in Chinese painting.     8     is gongbi often referred to as “fine-line” painting. This style of painting pays close attention to details. It’s often     9     (use) to draw people or animals. The other is freehand style, referred to as “xieyi”. It pays more attention to     10     (express) an artist’s feelings. It is often used in landscape paintings.

Chinese paintings do not try to draw the outlooking of a subject, but its nature or character. Every area of the painting is interesting to the eye.

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Kites nowadays can be seen in parks throughout the world. But     1     is believed that the first kite was invented by the Chinese more than 2,000 years ago. In the beginning, the kites     2     (use) for military (军事的) purposes and defense. Since the Qing Dynasty, kites have been used mostly for     3     (entertain) and celebrations.

For a long time, kites were used only in China and nearby countries. Businessmen     4     visited China took kites to India, Korea and other parts of Asia. Marco Polo was the first person     5     (take) Chinese kites to Europe, after one of his famous trips to China in the 13th century. He was also one of the first     6     (author) who wrote about the kites,     7     (explain) to the Western audience how to use them. They spread from Europe to North and South America as well.

During the 20th century, kite flying festivals became very popular in China. Weifang, Shandong is considered the kite capital of the world and the Weifang International Kite Festival     8     (attract) many tourists from around the world.

Weifang is also home to     9     (famous) Kite Museum in the world. In the Weifang Kite Museum, it is possible to see     10     impressive collection of kites from all periods. Professionals are able to figure out the period just by examining the materials and decorations used.