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。

Carpet weaving is done either by hand     1    by machine. While machine-woven carpets are primarily for practical use, hand-made ones are for decorative purposes. The skill of carpet weaving     2    (be) mainly represented in pattern (花样) designs.

The Chinese carpet design is based on the ideas of famous paintings or ancient stories. After the design is completed, it will then be enlarged into a blueprint and marked with colours in different     3    (part) for the weavers to follow.

The silk     4    is woven into the carpet needs to be coloured first. Previously, the pigment (颜料) was     5     (general) taken from natural plants and mineral materials. With traditional colouring processes, the pigments stick firmly to the silk under normal temperatures and thus give good     6    (protect) for the layer of silk. Nowadays, however, chemical pigments layer of silk. Nowadays, however chemical pigments are often used     7     (increase) colour diversity.

Artisans engaged in this creative work may     8    (group) into two categories according to the style of their works: experts working for arts and crafts schools, and professionals working in the industry.

    9    large number of carpet weaving professionals can be found in Beijing, Tianjin, Shandong Province and Hebei Province, among other places. Works     10     (create) by professionals are relatively more traditional, with patterns mostly featuring flowers and human figures.

2 . 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。

Berck-sur-Mer is a little gem of a seaside resort in the North of France. The sandy beaches run for 12 kilometers, making the city     1     ideal location for sand yachters and kite flyers. The tourist season there begins in April with the International Kite Festival, the largest and     2    (influence) kite-themed event in France.

The festival this year from April 20 to 28 is     3    (unprecedented) anticipated, as China will become the guest country of honor. It’s the first time that the festival     4    (introduce) the concept of guest countries since its establishment in 1987. The China Cultural Center in Paris will join hands with Weifang city —known as the “kite capital of the world” —    5    (showcase) authentic Chinese kite art to the audience. Spectators are sure to be blown away by a 100-meter-long dragon kite     6    (take) flight to kick off the nine-day event.

The festival offers a wide range of activities from kite-making camps to keep kids     7    (occupy) to a series of kite-flying competitions     8     over 400 enthusiasts test their skills and show off the creativity behind their colorful designs. Meanwhile, kite lovers unable to attend     9     person can join an online competition by sharing their kite-flying videos via a social media mini-program. Presenting a metaverse version of the kite festival, this virtual space makes it impossible for people to resist the     10    (tempt) to explore the awe-inspiring and fun-packed event.

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Surrounded by rivers, lakes and canals, three parts of China comprise a “golden triangle” of historical towns that mostly run Suzhou on the water. Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou form this pyramid-shaped area known     1     the “Venice of the East”, filled with cities built around complex canal systems. Here,     2     (local) and tourists still get around by hand-controlled boats and sometimes, the captain will even sing a traditional Chinese folk song to you.

As one of the best six ancient towns in the southern region of the Yangtze River, Wuzhen boasts several thousand years of history and has always been a fertile land with     3     (abundance) rice, fish and silk. It preserves the ancient appearance and charm of the water town itself. The small town, with houses made of black bricks and gray floor tiles contrasting     4     (sharp) with the white walls, makes it appear like     5     Chinese ink wash drawing. Stone bridges     6     (see) here and there. Small boats with black awnings (遮阳棚) are floating on the     7     (murmur) rivers. Wander along the riverside or stroll in the lanes paved with blue flagstones,     8     you will be deeply impressed by the picturesque scenery and slow lifestyle. For hundreds of years, its residents     9     (build) houses along the rivers and trading near the bridges, the ancient docks and waterside pavilions. One of the main attractions for the visitors is the “Bridge within a Bridge”,     10     (create) by two ancient bridges.

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。

The Lantern Festival arrives as the first full moon of the new lunar year lights up the sky.     1     (know) as Yuan Xiao Jie in Chinese, it falls on February 15 this year.     2     one of major traditional Chinese festivals, it is celebrated on the 15th of the first lunar month,     3     (mark) the end of celebrations of the Chinese New Year.

It is time     4     (admire) lanterns, guess lantern riddles and watch lion or dragon dances and art performances. In addition to diverse lanterns and games, another important tradition of the festival     5     (be) eating glutinous rice (糯米) balls, known as yuanxiao or tangyuan. In     6     (vary) regions across China, people prepare different foods to mark the occasion.

Yuanxiao are popular in northern China while tangyuan dominate (控制) the south. They are both soft glutinous rice balls with fillings. Although similar in     7     (appear), there are some differences in terms of cooking and storage. Yuanxiao should be boiled for at least 10 minutes, while tangyuan can     8     (serve) after around five minutes of cooking. The former have shorter durability period while the latter can be stored for     9     (long) time when kept in cold environment.

The practice of eating these rice balls is a way of     10     (pay) respect to the moon and praying for family reunion, harmony and happiness.

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。

Nanjing, the capital city of China’s Jiangsu Province and located ( 位于) along the Yangtze River Delta (三角洲),     1     (be) once the capital of the Ming Dynasty and is recognized as one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China alongside Beijing, Xi’an     2     Luoyang.

But if you’ll only be visiting for 72 hours, there are a few     3     (experience) that you shouldn’t miss out on.

Any trip to Nanjing, no matter     4     short it is, wouldn’t be complete without some excellent food. Nanjing cuisine is a part of Jiangsu cuisine and often shows the area’s     5     (local) grown produce and fresh seafood.

The city is also considered the birthplace of Peking Duck, but it also prepares a local favorite: Nanjing salted duck,     6     is served cold after being cooked in very salty water.

The area’s close     7     (connect) to the river delta ensures that travelers will have a taste of seafood, such as hairy crab.

Nanjing is known for     8     (it) cultural and political importance. Today, travelers can visit numerous temples (寺庙) within the city and walk along Stone City, the remains of the city’s ancient fortifications (防御工事), at a local park.

Nanjing is also home     9     one UNESCO World Heritage Site — the Xiaoling Mausoleum of the Ming Dynasty, located in the Zhongshan Mountain National Park, where many other    10     (importance) sites, such as Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, are also located.

6 . Having access to the Internet at home is a huge step in making online education _______ (access) to everybody. (所给词的适当形式填空)

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“Pure love, only for China.” When the host of the Harbin Ice and Snow World in Heilongjiang province read out the words on the wallpaper of a lost phone to find its owner,     1    (applaud) broke out among the audience, CCTV News reported.

The sentence was from the diary of a soldier Chen Xiangrong, who lost his life in a border conflict with Indian troops in June 2020.     2     owner of the cellphone, surnamed Xie is a student of the Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine. She learned about Chen’s story when she was in high school. Since then, Xie     3    (regard) Chen as an example and hoped one day she could also contribute to the country. So she took the patriotic(爱国的) expression     4    (write) by Chen as a motto, and placed together with the national flag     5     the background of her cellphone.

She said     6     she didn’t expect was the sudden popularity of the wallpaper on the internet, with many netizens     7    (ask) her to share it. “I am very happy that this resonates with so many people. We post-2000s generations are not a lost generation,     8     a generation that can contribute to the future of our country,” Xie said. “I firmly believe that through our efforts and hard work, our country will become more prosperous! We will     9    (definite) live up to the expectations of the times, and make an effort     10    (create) a better future for our country!” She added.

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。

Billed as one of the most scenic (风景优美的) and most demanding marathons in the world, the Great Wall Marathon is the oldest of its type, beginning in 1999, with     1     (option) for fun runs and half marathons as well as the full marathon. The fun run       2     (cover) just 8.5 kilometers, the half marathon 21.1 kilometers,     3     the full marathon 42.2 kilometers.

Since this event is so different from a regular city marathon,     4     is smart to follow a training program       5     focuses on both hill training and distance.

The Great Wall Marathon starts from the Huangyaguan fortress (要塞) and heads south, before       6     (turn) left onto the Changcheng Highway, putting runners on the road leading to the Great Wall entrance where a four-kilometer uphill battle awaits. After five kilometers, runners start on the       7     (challenge) part of the journey: the steps and hills of the Great Wall itself.

Marathon runners will come across Duanzhuang village and the township of Xiaying, and will continue onto the Yin and Yang Square and face the steps of the Great Wall once again. Those unable       8     (reach) that stage in six hours shall not       9     (permit) to continue.

The part on the Great Wall is surely the most scenic; however, finishers     10     (equal) enjoy the parts running in the small villages where they give“high fives”to the children living there.

9 . 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。

On March 31, the Eiffel Tower celebrated its 130th anniversary since it opened.     1    (original) planned to last only 20 years, the people of Paris wisely decided to keep it standing,    2     (recognize) its importance. Millions of people     3     (visit) the tower so far, according to its official website.

The tower was created by the French engineer Gustave Eiffel and was first intended as the main entrance     4     the 1889 World’s Fair. It was built in a little over two years and faced criticism from some locals initially. However, it quickly captured the attention of fair visitors, attracting more than two million people. It also had a     5     (practice) use as a radio antenna during World War I.

Visitors today can choose to climb 1,665 steps or take one of the original elevator cars    6     (reach) the top. At the top of the tower,     7     the tower’s administrative office is located, guests can enjoy a drink at the champagne bar on the top floor.

Today, the Eiffel Tower is a symbol of France, representing a feeling of pride and thankfulness. It is a global icon that can bring together people from different     8    (background). The tower is not only     9     popular tourist destination but also a widely recognized symbol, a     10     (believe) held by many who appreciate its enduring charm.

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Tomb-Sweeping Day is a Chinese holiday that     1    (celebrate) in China for centuries. It is one of the Chinese Twenty-four Solar Terms, which falls on either April 4^th     2     5th of the Gregorian calendar. It’s also a time for people to remember family members     3     have passed away.

The day is also regarded as the start of spring. As trees turn green and the sun shines brightly, people will go outside and enjoy the     4    (amaze) spring. They will take this opportunity to travel together and go on long walks in parks, laughing and     5    (chat). Therefore, Tomb-Sweeping Day not only is a day     6    (memorize) the dead, but it is also a time for people to enjoy     7       (they). There are many different activities, such as taking a spring outing, or flying kites.

On Tomb Sweeping Day, people often eat a kind of green colored balls     8    (make) from glutinous rice(糯米). The green color is from     9     juice of brome grass(雀麦草) that is added in the rice.

All in all, Tomb-Sweeping Day is a combination of sadness and     10    (happy).