1 . Tourists have been going there for centuries to visit its celebrated cafe and get __________ taste for the party atmosphere. (用适当的词填空)

2 . Despite facing those experienced ____________ (opponent), Alex’s passion for the game helped him advance through the ranks. (所给词的适当形式填空)

3 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。     
       Linguistics is a study that gives you insight into one of the most interesting     1     (aspect) of human knowledge and behavior, including sounds, words, sentences, and meaning. It can also involve looking at    2    languages change over time and why the changes happened. Many linguists do field work,     3     (collect) evidence to help them gain insight into a specific language or languages in general.

4 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Li Daiyu and Liu Qian went to Canada to visit their cousins in Halifax. They    1     (fly) to Vancouver and decided to cross the whole country by train. Then they took the tram to Lake Louise where they saw blue water which    2     (literal) took their breath away with its    3     (exception) beauty.

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 November 2023, China launched a three-year action plan to promote the use of bamboo as a replacement     1     plastic. Actually, I’ve been using bamboo products more often over the years.

The look and feel of bamboo are absolutely above and beyond plastic,     2     there must be more positive aspects to bamboo other than just aesthetics (美学). When compared to    3     (healthy) plastic, bamboo is a highly renewable, natural material that is biodegradable (可生物降解的) and     4     (become) the “green gold” of modern times in recent years because it has so many good qualities.     5     (live) in a time when most of our homes are filled with plastic, I think it’s time     6     (wake) up to the green alternative and realize     7     (it) full potential as a planet protector.

This super-powered plant is actually a grass and looks like a weed in terms of     8     quickly it can grow and where it can live. The production costs of bamboo are     9     (extreme) low due to the easy availability of this material, and it requires almost zero adjustment when people produce bamboo products. From household objects to decorative settings, the quantity of uses bamboo has     10     (go) beyond our wildest dreams and I’d love to see it becoming more popular as time goes on.

6 . When facing a personal crisis, having a ______ (sympathy) friend to lean on can provide much-needed comfort and support. (所给词的适当形式填空)

7 . He was a “cultural anthropologist”, ______ we can thank for recording the life of a whole city and its people over half a century. (用适当的词填空)

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。

Between 1405 and 1433, on behalf of the Ming Dynasty, Zheng He made a total of seven voyages.     1     (load) with china, silk, tea and other treasures as gifts for foreign rulers, the fleet led by Zheng He paid friendly visits to more than 30 countries and regions. Zheng He’s seven voyages had a far-reaching impact     2     China and its neighbours. Zhen He’s efforts helped develop and strengthen harmonious relations with these countries and regions,     3     (expose) foreign people to Chinese culture, and allowing the Chinese to better understand overseas lands. Zheng He’s accomplishments are now widely acknowledged, and he is remembered as one of China’s most     4     (influence) explorers.

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。

Today, the USS Arizona lies     1     it sank: in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Its location is marked with a memorial shaped like a bridge, which crosses the ship’s sunken remains. Each year, more than two million people visit the memorial. They come to see the shadow of the ship at the bottom of Pearl Harbor, to learn about the attack, to show respect for those who had lost their lives in the attack     2     to pray for world peace. Although about eight decades has passed, the attack on Pearl Harbor, one of the darkest episodes in American history, will never     3     (forget).

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。

China, with a history stretching back thousands of years, has a rich and diverse traditional culture. This culture,    1     is passed down through generations, is seen in     2     (difference) aspects of Chinese life.

One typical example is the art of calligraphy,    3     (consider) as a national treasure. The beauty of Chinese calligraphy     4     (reflect) the harmony of nature and the universe. Another significant aspect is traditional Chinese medicine, and it aims     5     (balance) the body’s vital energy.

Festivals also play     6     crucial role. The Spring Festival, the most important of all, marks the     7     (begin) of a new year and is celebrated with family reunions, fireworks, and delicious food. The Dragon Boat Festival, the fifth day of the fifth lunar month,    8     (special) commemorates(纪念) the ancient poet Qu Yuan.

Additionally, Chinese music and dance, traditional     9     (instrument) like the guqin and the drum, are important parts in Chinese culture. It is classical literature that provides insights into ancient Chinese thought and values.

In conclusion, Chinese traditional culture serves     10     a bridge to the past, connecting generations and developing a sense of national pride.