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 . I ran back home almost in the dark and tried not to get too __________ (scare). (所给词的适当形式填空)

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

4 . Dr. Susan suggested Tom ________ (take) his daughter to the zoo every Sunday. (所给词的适当形式填空)

5 . ______(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)

7 . Thanks to Tu Youyou’s discovery of qinghaosu, malaria patients all over the world now have had a greatly increased chance of ________ (survive). (所给词的适当形式填空)

8 . It is a highly ________________ (subject) point of view that the house prices rising monthly can put the industry on the line. (所给词的适当形式填空)

9 . Do you know anything about the new film ________________ (shoot) currently? （所给词的适当形式填空）

10 . We regret to inform you that your ________ (apply) has not been successful. (所给词的适当形式填空)