1 . In her thirties, though suffering from a marriage ________ the husband was violent and even turned her family against her, Granville sought comfort by studying moths and butterflies. (用适当的词填空)

2 . The three most historic sites in Pingyao, often________ (refer) to as the city’s “Three Historic Treasures”, are the ancient brick-made city wall, Zhenguo Temple and Shuanglin Temple. (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 celebrates the Chinese National Day on October 1st every year. The celebration marks the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

For centuries, a succession of different dynasties ruled China,     1     (follow) by the short-lived Republic of China (1912—1949). After a lengthy civil war, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) proclaimed China’s     2     (independent) and established the People’s Republic of China in 1949.

On October 1st, 1949,    3     official victory ceremony was organized in Tian’anmen Square,     4     Mao Zedong, the leader of the CCP, raised China’s first Communist national flag. On October 2nd, 1949, the day of foundation of China was officially declared    5     (be) National Day.

Since 1950, October 1st     6     (celebrate) as a great national festival in China every year and various    7    (activity) and events are organized annually to mark this day.

    8    (present), China’s National Day is celebrated over a one-week period. The 7-day holiday begins from October 1st and runs until the 7th, and this period is called “Golden Week” in China. China National Day holiday is the     9    (busy) travel period in China. Tourist attractions are crowded     10    hotels are fully booked.

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。

China is a big country with many dialects. However, in recent years, the preservation of Chinese dialects    1     (become) a subject of concern due to various factors.

Chinese dialects represent a    2    (value) aspect of the world’s linguistic (语言的) diversity. Protecting these dialects    3    (be) crucial not only for preserving China’s diverse cultural heritage (遗产) but also for maintaining global linguistic richness. Just    4    biodiversity is essential for the ecosystem, linguistic diversity is essential for the cultural fabric of our society.

Chinese dialects carry    5    them the wisdom, traditions and unique expressions of local communities. By safeguarding these dialects, we preserve a window into Chinese history, custom and local knowledge,    6    (contribute) to a more comprehensive understanding of China.

In the digital age, using technology can aid in the preservation of dialects. Efforts should    7    (make) to digitally record dialect-specific vocabulary, phrases and stories. The development of dialect-focused applications and online platforms can facilitate the learning and communication among dialect    8    (lover) across China.

Preserving Chinese dialects is not    9    (mere) about protecting a linguistic system; it is about safeguarding cultural heritage and showcasing China’s linguistic and cultural diversity. By recognizing    10    importance of Chinese dialects and adopting the right strategies, we can ensure that China's rich linguistic system continues to thrive (繁荣).

5 . 语篇填空

In our daily life, it’s common that we may have trouble with our parents. Once, when I did my homework, I met some difficult words and took out my phone     1    look them up. Just then, my mother passed by. She thought I was playing with my phone instead     2    studying. I felt upset and angry because she told me off wrongly. I argued     3     her. Finally, my father told me to stand in her shoes and advised me to explain the truth. I said sorry to her for my rudeness and my mother also realized her fault (过错) and give me    4    big hug.

It’s the different opinions     5    made me realize understanding is the key to solving a problem.

6 . “Making cities smarter is one way out, and I think this will ________ turn make cities greener,” said Dan Hill. (用适当的词填空)

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。

Peter lived in a village. He was always upset and treated others     1     (bad). He enjoyed himself by making other     2     (villager) unhappy. So the whole village avoided     3     (he) as much as they could. On the day when he turned eighty,     4     unusual thing happened. Everyone     5     (hear) the words. “Peter looks happy today. Instead of     6     (say) something bad, he smiles to everyone he meets.” When the whole village got together, Peter     7     (ask) why. He answered, “I’d been running after my happiness     8     eighty years, but it was     9     (use). And then I decided to live without it and just enjoy life. That’s the reason     10     I’m happy now.”

8 . 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。

The 20th CPC National Congress was held from Oct 16 to 22 in Beijing. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, delivered a report. The document is divided into three parts and 15 sections and contains more than 30,000 Chinese characters.

In January,     1     was decided to set up a     2     (draft) team, with Xi serving as its head. At that meeting, General Secretary Xi demanded that the preparation work fully     3     (grasp) the new features of the times. The document stated: ”China     4     (commit) to its fundamental national policy of opening to the outside world and pursues a mutually beneficial strategy of opening up. In the report of the 20th CPC National Congress, the word “opening-up” was mentioned as many as 29 times. The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) provides a new opportunity for China’s high-level opening-up to the outside world and new momentum for world     5     (economy) growth. Up to now, China     6     (sign) more than 200 cooperation documents with 149 countries and 32 international organizations under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).     7     the 20th Congress report points out: We must strengthen our sense of hardship,     8     (prepare) for danger in times of peace and prepare for a rainy day. While 100 years have passed in the history of the CPC,     9     many successes achieved, the country is now faced with new strategic opportunities in pursuing development.

A strong youth makes a strong country. At this time of their lives, contemporary Chinese youth have a very broad stage     10     (display) their talents and a very bright prospect to realize their dreams.

9 . 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。

While many people have made videos to cheer on those working on the front lines of the fight since the latest COVID-19 outbreak in Shanghai, Chien Meishuang     1     (spend) her time in lockdown at home, painting simple heartwarming works.

The paintings are part of her Journal of the Pandemic Lockdown,     2     project she started two years ago. “We are all facing a difficult time     3     we are trapped at home,” Chien tells China Daily. “I     4     (simple) wanted to let others know that there is a silver lining amid the dark clouds.”

The Taiwan native, who lives in Shanghai, is being on the receiving end of her neighbors’ kindness.     5     (document) her experience, the artist created a painting, titled Good Neighbors in China, marking the first new     6     (add) to her project this year. Other     7     (scene) shown in her latest works include delivery men having a quick lunch and her neighbors     8     (welcome) a 70-year-old man who returned from hospital after recovering from COVID-19.

“It is because of the pandemic     9     I have made friends from all walks of life in the area where I live. These individuals have provided infinite inspiration and stories     10     my works,” she adds. “As long as an artwork can touch people’s hearts, I believe it is good art. It doesn't matter how simple it is.”

10 . Benjamin West, the father of American painting, showed his talent ________ art when he was only six years of age. (用适当的词填空)