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。

Covering vast distance and     1     astonishing variety of landscapes, the Silk Road was a network of ancient trade routes,     2     (extend) from East Asia to the Mediterranean. A key section of the extensive Silk Road network is the Chang’an-Tianshan Corridor,     3     stretches over a distance of around 5,000 kilometres and covers a total of 8,700 kilometres of trade routes.

The Silk Road began to develop in the 2nd century BCE. Zhang Qian, an ambassador assigned by the emperor,     4     (journey) from Chang’an to Central Asia. Several routes     5     (seek) by Zhang Qian to build bridges between the major powers of the time with the routes network reaching as far as the Roman Empire. The network expanded     6     (gradual) and remained in use until the 16th century. The routes were alive with strings of camels carrying     7     (load) of goods. In addition to trade exchange, the network served     8    a bridge for cultural exchange.

These amazingly long routes connected Eastern and Western civilizations, which achieved a     9     (share) development. The addition of the Chang’an-Tianshan Corridor to the UNESCO World Heritage List is a milestone in     10     (recognize) of the Silk Road as a crucial part of humanity’s common heritage.

2 . 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。

Flames in kilns (窑炉) around China have been burning since the Xia and Shang dynasties. Along the way     1     (bear) porcelain (瓷器).

Porcelain is made by heating materials, often a mix of China stone and kaolin clay, in a kiln at a temperature as high as 1,200 degree Celsius. Temperature is key to     2     (make) porcelain. Going through the fire of reinvention at a high temperature blesses porcelain with strength and colors. Celadon (青瓷) produced in Longquan, Zhejiang Province, which is     3     technique passed down for more than 1,600 years, is a     4     (character) example of workers’ long-standing dream. It takes 72 steps to produce perfect green. Porcelain has also been a carrier for cultural exchanges. In company with China’s silk and tea, porcelain was one of the first goods     5     (receive) worldwide trade. As it travelled around the globe through the ancient Maritime Silk Road, porcelain enjoyed great     6     (popular) among royal families and upper classes in Europe, most of     7     were attracted to these beautiful artworks. Porcelain     8     (begin) as a practical container and evolved     9     pieces of art. Even when broken into pieces and     10     (bury) deep in mud, cultural values attached to porcelain would exist.

As a memory that is felt with both hands, porcelain is touchable history.

4 . 假定你是李华， 星期六晚上 8 点学校礼堂将放映电影《郑和下西洋》（ A Treasure Ship Captain）。你想请在学校学习的外国朋友 Peter 来一起观看。请给他写一封邀请函。内容包括：
1.电影放映的时间和地点；
2.简单介绍郑和及郑和下西洋的意义；
3.建议他看电影前先了解相关的历史。
注意：1. 可以增加适当的细节，以使行文连贯；
2. 词数 80 左右，信的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总数。
Dear Peter,
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Yours,

Li Hua

6 . 阅读下列短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The history of advertising has always been closely linked with     1     of the mass media. From the ancient symbol of advertisements painted on the outdoor signs to the colorful, interactive ones in smartphone apps, advertising and the mass media have developed hand in hand. Based on the psychology behind creating a desire to buy, advertisers have developed ways of persuading people     2     purchasing their products or services.

7 . 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。

Tea is a simple drink. And it is central to the lives of millions of people worldwide.

There are six major types of tea in China-green tea, black tea, Oolong tea, dark tea, white tea, and reprocessed tea, distinguished     1    (main) by different methods of production.

China,    2     (recognize) as the homeland of tea, is a leading producer and consumer, and the     3    (discover) and the usage of tea have a history of 4, 000 to 5, 000 years. Drinking tea first    4    (start) to become popular in the Tang and Song Dynasties.

The origin of tea is lost among history and legend.    5     can be roughly confirmed is that tea originated in southwest China. In Yunnan and elsewhere, some wild tea trees that     6    (be) over 1, 000 years old still exist.

Many traditional Chinese families drink tea after dinner or when     7    (greet) visitors. This is not only a     8    (health) habit but also reflects rich culture and history. Chinese people can chat with a friend or enjoy themselves for a whole afternoon     9    a pot of good tea.

It was in the Tang Dynasty that teahouses came into being, and in some big cities then, there were also tea shops,    10     stored large quantities of tea leaves and prepared tea for their customers.

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。

A comforting cup of tea is an essential part of the day for hundreds of millions of people around the globe. Worldwide, three cups of tea     1     (consume) for every cup of coffee. To fully appreciate the ancient roots of the     2     (herb) drink, a visit to the China National Tea Museum might be     3     order. The institution has a long history.

    4     (locate) in Hangzhou, the museum occupies a parklike setting. Inside, various halls demonstrate the story of tea, its ceremonies (仪式) and its tools. Records of tea drinking date as far back as the tenth century B.C. in China.    5     (original) the leaves were baked into a brick, a part of     6     could be broken off and made into a powder (粉状物). Tea spread into northern China during the Tang Dynasty; by the Song Dynasty it     7     (acquire) a loose-leaf production as well as the ceremonies that made its consumption     8     art form.

The art of tea extended to its fancy     9     (contain), which are on display at the museum. Gracefully rounded kettles date back 5,000 years; tea bowls from the Tang Dynasty have a beautiful simplicity. Today visitors can observe a tea ceremony that might be enough     10     (change) even the most passionate coffee drinker.