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 . 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 revitalization (复苏) of abandoned properties in rural China is on the rise. Each     1     (locate) in remote Chinese towns, the following three striking hotels are tar from the hustle (熙熙攘攘) of the city.

WuYuan Skywells Hotel in Jiangxi province, a previously neglected 300-year-old mansion (宅第), was     2     (incredible) restored to its former glory, while maintaining its regional architectural feature- Tian jing, a narrow and tall courtyard which pulled sunlight inside,     3     introducing elements of modern comfort.

Similarly, by the end of 2022, designers     4     (restore) the Bamboo Craft Village near Chengdu city, preserving the construction traditions to build an extremely     5     (impress) roof.     6     (see) from above, the shape of this building is like a figure“8”or the infinity sign “∞”.

The Treewow Tribe in Zhejiang province features houses that are surrounded by a sea of bamboo trees to provide tourists     7     comfortable privacy. Notably, the free-form roof imitates the free-flowing lines of nature, gracefully     8     (invite) the green landscape into the private space.

Marrying the charm of traditional Chinese designs and the     9     (rich) of modern living, these hotels will definitely offer you     10     unique experience and a perfect getaway.

3 . Children should be encouraged to get involved in community activities ________they can gain experience for growth. (用适当的词填空)

5 . So far, large quantities of private information ________(leak) to the advertisement agency illegally. (所给词的适当形式填空)

6 . The app keeps you ________(update) on all your favorite topics and current events. (所给词的适当形式填空)

7 . When the soldier returned to his hometown after the war, he found it had changed beyond all ________(recognize). (所给词的适当形式填空)

8 . People ________ (panic) and fled in all directions when they heard a deafening explosion in the street corner. (所给词的适当形式填空)

9 . To any neighboring countries, border issues, unless ________ (handle) properly, will directly affect the relationship between them and even lead to conflicts. (所给词的适当形式填空)

10 . There is no conclusive ________(prove) that creatures from outer space do exist. (所给词的适当形式填空)