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。

Learning Chinese calligraphy     1     (list) as one of the must-do things when I came to China. Now, I’m in the course of learning this unique art,     2     value is considered very high in China, even across East Asia today. It is not only     3     ancient artistic form of human language, but it also reflects Chinese traditions.

As someone who paints, draws, and loves all     4     (create) things, at first, I assumed I would be rather good at Chinese calligraphy. I was     5     (total ) wrong. Using thick brush tips to produce awkward brush strokes (笔画)     6     (be) very difficult for a beginner. I have no idea about the different types of calligraphy and the meanings     7     ( hide) behind each one. Also, I have to hold the paintbrush     8     a very specific way; unlike a pen or pencil, the paintbrush is held upright in the hand. I need to be extra careful when changing the angle or     9     (direct) of the brush, especially if I press too hard on the paper.

After taking the lesson, I now understand the difficulty of calligraphy and that it will take efforts and commitment     10     (master) this art form. Yet, I am grateful to learn such a special Chinese tradition.

2 . We want an ______ (acknowledge) of the existence of the problem. (所给词的适当形式填空)

3 . When asked for his views about his teaching job, the teacher said he found it very fun and ______. (reward)(所给词的适当形式填空)

4 . A lot of information can ______ (infer) from these statistics. (所给词的适当形式填空)

5 . We must encourage the planting of new trees and be devoted to ______ (preserve) our existing woodlands. (所给词的适当形式填空)

6 . The professor entered the hall, ________ (follow) by a group of students. (所给词的适当形式填空)

7 . ______(examine) once every two years, whether it is a car, a bus or a lorry, is the rule that all drivers must obey in our country. (所给词的适当形式填空)

8 . In 2003, China became the third nation in the world ________ (send) humans into space. （所给词的适当形式填空）

9 . The picture ________ (represent) a hunting scene in the Qing Dynasty was a big draw at the exhibition. (所给词的适当形式填空)

10 . We suggest you call 315 hotline to make a ________ (complain). We believe they will deal with the matter in a more satisfactory way. （所给词的适当形式填空）