1 . Halfway through the introduction it ________ (strike) me that I couldn’t name a single Keats’ poem. (所给词的适当形式填空)

2 . In a society that tends to measure everything in terms of money, we learn form a young age to consider the costs of our decisions in ______ (finance) terms. (所给词的适当形式填空)

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。

China’s Chang’e 6 lunar probe (探测器) has officially returned the first samples     1     (collect) from the far side of the Moon to scientists here on Earth, a major achievement     2     (highlight) the country’s rapidly advancing space ambitions. The probe     3     (touch) down in Inner Mongolia on Tuesday, delivering the incredibly rare package,     4     is expected to include 2.5-million-year-old volcanic rock. The mission launched in early May and landed     5     (rough) a month later. Within just over 48 hours, the probe scooped up some samples using a drill     6     launched back into space to embark on its weeks long return journey. It even had time     7     (drop) off several scientific payloads on the lunar service, including an instrument that immediately detected the presence of negative ions. China became the first to touch down on the far side of the Moon in April 2019 and     8     (remain) the only country so far to have ever finished the mission— let alone twice. The Moon’s far side, which permanently faces away from Earth, remains far less explored than its much better-understood near side. Its difficult terrain, which includes tall craters and massive boulders, makes     9     an extremely challenging place to explore. Scientists are hoping to confirm the     10     (available) of resources there, including water ice, which future explorers could use as a source of water, oxygen, and hydrogen.

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。

My relationship with needles was not very close. I only recently overcame my fear of getting my blood drawn. So when I     1    (offer) the opportunity to try acupuncture (针灸) for the first time for my anxiety and     2     (tense), I was uneasy.

Anyway, I tried out New York’s newly opened acupuncture studio, WTHN. The place is beautiful, simple but modern. My acupuncturist first inquired     3     I was looking to achieve by completing this session. Then I settled facedown onto the heated table and comfortably lay there     4    the guidance of the acupuncturist. She inserted (插入) hair – thin needles into my ankles and slowly worked her way up,     5     (hit) certain points throughout my body, until she arrived at my head. With each needle, I felt a bit of pressure, but no pain. After all needles were inserted, she explained that I was going to lie in     6     position for the next 20 – 25 minutes to let     7     (they) work magic.

The idea of needles being placed into certain parts of your body sounded like a horror film when     8     (describe) out loud for me; however, after trying acupuncture, I could tell you that it was     9     (complete) different. This approach allowed me to calm down totally     10     step away from the things that were causing me stress to focus on my health.

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。

Cai Mingcan, a 47-year-old artist in Chongqing, Southwest China, who     1     (preserve) Tongliang dragon dance for 30 years, is glad to see it gaining     2     (popular), especially among the young.

Tongliang, a district in Chongqing, claims     3     (be) the home of the country’s best dragon dance performance, a nationally     4     (list) intangible cultural heritage. One of the best practitioners in the area is the National Tongliang Dragon Dance Troupe,     5     was honored as such by the Chinese Dragon and Lion Dance Sports Association in 1999.

Cai, the only professional artist among a     6     (hand) of city Tongliang dragon dance inheritors, became coach of the troupe (巡演) in 2012. The troupe of more than 50 performers     7     (consist) of the national team and three other teams. The Tongliang dragon dance has been showcased at such major events as China’s National Day celebrations.

The Tongliang dragon dance dates back to the Sui (581-618) and Tang (618-907) dynasties,     8     people prayed for rain by worshipping the rain-bringing dragon kings, who in Chinese mythology lord over the seas and control the weather. The tradition gradually turned into a folk     9     (recreation) activity during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, typically during the Lantern Festival.

“The dance has continued to thrive and even has profound meanings in the contemporary era,’’ said Cai,     10     (add) that in Chinese culture, the mythical creature is associated with power, nobility, fertility, wisdom and auspiciousness (兴盛).

6 . 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 2024 Dongpo Culture and Art Week is underway in Yixing, Jiangsu province, aiming to draw attention to the preservation of cultural relics and enhance the     1     (protect) of historical sites associated with the literary genius Su Dongpo.

Su Dongpo,     2     (know) as one of China’s most famous ancient poets, has a deep connect ion to Yixing, where he not only left many traces of his life but also many well-known and     3     (wide) appreciated poems. More than 300 representatives from 12     4     (city)nationwide, including government officials, experts, scholars and cultural tourism representatives,     5     (gather) in Yixing for the opening ceremony on June 22.

Su’s values of practical patriotism, broad-mindedness, cultural emphasis, deep affection and pastoral interests       6     (stress) by the mayor of Wuxi. “We are committed to collaborating on the development of the ‘Dongpo Travel’ cultural heritage tour route,     7     (offer) an immersive Dongpo cultural experience and establishing the Dongpo Culture and Art Week as a prominent cultural symbol,” he said.

    8     the goal of creating a cultural ancient city in which historical heritage harmonizes with modern civilization, Yixing will present a diverse range of activities from June to August. They will include     9     authentic Su Dongpo exhibition and a cultural exploration journey dedicated to the poet,     10     promises to be a unique cultural celebration, the local government said.

7 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或所给单词的适当形式。

Grain Buds(小满) is the eighth of the 24 solar terms on Chinese lunar calendar, and the     1     (two) solar term of the summer. After Grain Buds, the differences in temperature between northern and southern China     2     (gradual) decrease, while rainfall increases. Summer is becoming a noticeable season.

In northern China, grains of winter wheat start to fill,     3     are still not ripe and full. That is where Grain Buds or xiaoman in Chinese, gets     4     (it) name. Would you like to know what people do during the period of Grain Buds?

In many parts of China, a tradition     5     (observe) where people consume fish during Grain Buds. Due to the significant increase     6     rainfall during this solar term, rivers are filled with water and abundant fish and shrimps. It is     7     good time to fish and enjoy the fresh catch.

With high temperatures and humidity(潮湿) during the Grain Buds period, there is an     8     (increase) risk of skin diseases due to the heat. To prevent such diseases, engaging in physical activities     9     (be) extremely important during the hot summer days. Activities like walking, jogging, and practicing t’ai chi are recommended     10     (stay) healthy and active.

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。

At the Third National Conference on Reading in Kunming, Yunnan Province,     1     took place from April 23 to 25, 53 outstanding bookstores from across the nation, including renowned establishments like the Wangfujing Bookstore in Beijing and the Fangsuo Bookstore in Shaanxi Province’s Xi’an,     2     (award) with the prestigious title of “Most Beautiful Bookstore of the Year”.

The bookstores     3     (select) included both revitalized traditional Chinese brands and growing private labels,     4     (range) from expansive book malls to smaller chain bookstores, and from campus bookstores to theme bookshops. This broad range reflected the dynamic transformation and evolution of physical bookstores in recent years, showcasing rich offerings to satisfy diverse reading     5     (prefer).

During the unveiling ceremony,     6     official from the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee emphasized the crucial role of physical bookstores and bookstore practitioners     7     the development of national reading. He stressed the significance of participating     8     (active) and the need to take advantage of digital technologies     9     (enhance) the connection between physical bookstores and readers.

Since its launch in 2022, the “Most Beautiful Bookstore of the Year” release event has been a recurring highlight, showing that bookstores are committing     10     (they) to pursuing innovative ideas to upgrade their field.

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。

Last year I didn’t like my English class at all. The teacher spoke most of the time. I was afraid     1    (answer) teacher’s questions because of my poor pronunciation. My textbook was hidden behind     2     I never said anything.

Then one day I watched an English movie     3    (call) Toy Story, I fell in love     4     it at once. So I began to watch other English     5    (movie), too. I realized I could get the meaning by listening for just the key words.

I discovered that listening to something interesting is     6     secret to language learning. I also learned some     7    (use) sentences like “It’s a piece of cake” or “I serves you right”. It was difficult to understand them for me at first. But because I wanted to understand the story, I looked     8    (they) up in a dictionary. Little by little, I     9    (real) enjoy my English class. And my English     10    (improve) a lot recently.

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。

Mamianqun or the horse-faced skirt originated from the Song Dynasty, but it gained popularity among women during later Ming and Qing dynasties.     1     truly sets mamianqun apart is the intricate pleats (褶) that are both abundant and distinctive. The pleats are not only decorative, they allow for     2     (free) of movement. Now designers draw their inspiration from traditional Chinese cultural elements to create charming patterns on the skirts.

Mamianqun isn’t just for historical reenactments (重演). It’s an item of clothing     3     (perfect) suitable for everyday wear, even in a contemporary office setting.     4     design of mamianqun combines tradition with modernity,     5     (make) it not just a relic of the past, but a functional and stylish addition to the modern wardrobe (衣橱).

Now, mamianqun is making an even     6     (huge) comeback compared to most of times. People wear it either in the streets or in the office. This resurgence (复兴) is fueled by a growing sense of cultural pride, which promotes people     7     (honor) their heritage by having traditional clothing into their daily wardrobes.

Caoxian,     8     (know) as the heart of mamianqun manufacturing, is a county in Shandong Province. Caoxian holds a deep cultural heritage of han fu, Chinese traditional clothing, and is home     9     numerous han fu enterprises. With the rise of online shopping, the local han fu industry of Caoxian     10     (grow) rapidly in recent years.