1 . 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.

Teenage life is full of adventures and challenges. Doing voluntary work is popular among some teenagers. And extra-curricular activities     1     (prefer) by others, such as organizing debates, studying literature, dancing ballet and cleaning up the greenhouses. But more people sign up for advanced     2     (course) out of curiosity.     3     (actual), some teenagers feel confused in their youth, and their behaviors are sometimes confusing. They think there is a generation gap between     4     (they) and adults, so experts are trying to find a suitable solution. Johnson is     5     outgoing freshman. He is so attracted to Chinese literature that he     6     (give) up his studies in Chicago and come to China since he was 10 years old. Obviously,     7     the help of his teacher, his Chinese has improved greatly and he can speak fluent Chinese on campus now. As scheduled, he will graduate from the school     8     he has stayed for a long time next year. What he is concentrating on is the ancient Chinese literature and he is     9     (interest) in Tang poetry. The topic of his research content is “the differences between Eastern and Western literature”. An editor that acts responsibly has advised him     10     (read) some classical Chinese literature first. This suggestion means a lot to him.

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。

It is no secret that China has an incredibly rich, complex and ancient history and culture. My first     1     (expose) to Chinese culture came totally by chance. At 8, I walked into a bookshop and picked a book from one of the     2     (shelf). Nevertheless, the book turned out to be the “Tao Te Ching”, a deeply philosophical book of Taoism. As an 8-year-old, the book’s content was     3     (obvious) lost on me, but it provided me with an early connection to a profound philosophical tradition by       4     I am still influenced today. At school I began studying Chinese. My interest in the language developed early on,     5    (combine) my love of travelling with my love of meeting new people.

Culture and food are closely connected and perhaps nowhere else can this be seen more clearly     6     in China. In recent years there     7    (be) a rise in restaurants offering a variety of foods here. I have introduced many of my friends to Chinese history and culture through a     8    (share) love of food.

    9     is safe to say that my journey has only just begun. These first steps are only a drop in the ocean of lifelong learning, but as the Chinese philosopher Laozi said, “A journey of a thousand miles     10     (begin) with a single step.”

3 . The taxi driver often reminds passengers _______ their belongings when they leave the car. （用适当的词填空）

4 . The key _______ keeping the peace is regular and honest communication. （用适当的词填空）

5 . Despite all these improvements, I have also found something that still needs to be done: no basketball court _______ (build) so far. （所给词的适当形式填空）

6 . Most people assume that regular exercise does wonders for the body and mind — but _______ exactly are its benefits? （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。

Celebrating the Minor New Year(小年)

The 23rd of lunar calendar is celebrated as the Minor Festival, the festival mood of     1     begins to pick up, from 23rd of lunar calendar onwards. There are more and more traders’ stands along the streets filled     2     a variety of Spring Festival goods that catch the eyes: Spring Festival couplets, New Year paintings, window     3     (decorate), paper cuts, fireworks etc. You can hear traders calling for business up and down the streets. The Minor Festival is also known     4     the Kitchen God Day. In the past, Kitchen God,     5     (place) next above or next to the stove, was adored in every household. On this day, Kitchen God was to go and report to Jade Emperor(玉帝) in Heaven what he     6     ( witness) on earth. Kitchen God was believed to be able to determine     7     ( fortunate) or misfortunes of the household, to make it rich or poor, therefore, the household took great care to adore Kitchen God as best they could and not to disrespect him in any event. Among the offerings presented to Kitchen God, there was the     8     (stick) sugar. When Kitchen God took it, his teeth and lips got stuck up and couldn’t report to Jade Emperor for anything that would be harmful to the household.     9     the adoring was over, the picture of Kitchen God     10     (burn) and people believed he went up to Heaven while crackers were fired.

9 . 阅读下列材料，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 world-famous art museum Musée d’Orsay    1     (house) some of the best-known Impressionist     2     (paint) of the 19th century. When I     3     (wander) there and laid eyes on the masterpieces, mostly I    4     (strike) by the works of the two Impressionists Claude Monet and Pierre·Auguste Renoir. Monet,     5     works were greatly inspired by nature, brought the same water lily pond’s beauty to the canvas in    6     unique way, using different colors and styles. Renoir preferred to paint scenes of everyday life with little clear detail. All in all, Impressionists focused     7     everyday subject matter,     8     (employ) free brushwork and colors to create far     9     (little) realistic works. Impressionism has had a     10     (last) influence on both the Post-Impressionists and modern art.

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单闻或括号内单词的正确形式。       

Acupuncture (针灸),     1     ancient Chinese medical practice, has been the method for many patients for thousands of years. Before modern medicine came to life, ancient Chinese used stone tools     2     (reduce) pain. Over time, this effective practice     3     (gradual) has become an overall and meaningful medical system and shaped the root of acupuncture. Acupuncture is a treatment that aims to promote the body’s self-adjusting functions.

Looking beyond China, acupuncture has become a     4     (globe) cure. Over the years, acupuncture has made progress in scientific research and modern medicine. It is now a great choice for different kinds of illness. According to a 2023 WHO report, acupuncture is used in 113 of its 120 member countries,     5     (prove) its popularity and application worldwide.

As a traditional Chinese medical practice with a rich history     6     deep cultural significance, acupuncture is an example of meaningful cultural heritage and an overall path to healing. It     7     (pass) down over the years through generations. It continues to do     8     (wonder) for millions of people in response     9     their physical and emotional needs. Acupuncture has also made up for the limitations of modern medicine and continues to provide     10     (inspire) for further research and development in the field.