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Like almost all types of art on the vast land of China, the style and texture (质地) of silk are also of great     1     (vary). Hangluo satin from Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, is well known for its airy and sheer texture. By comparison, Yunjin brocade from Nanjing, Jiangsu province, a luxurious fabric     2     is often used for royal garments,     3     (represent) China’s silk weaving technique at its prime (鼎盛时期).

Yunjin brocade is best made     4     hand on giant machines for weaving, in a complex procedure that includes more than a hundred steps. Even     5     most skilled artisans can only weave a few centimeters a day. Time, skill     6     patience all play significant roles on its heavenly beauty, or as its name suggests, its cloud-like splendor.

In the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC—AD 24), with the routes     7     (open) up by Zhang Qian to the western regions, silk reached countries in Central Asia, later     8     (extend) its reach to other parts of Eurasia and beyond. Fittingly, its name marked China’s major international trade routes, the ancient Silk Road and Maritime Silk Road.

In the hands of Chinese artists, the     9     (thin) threads can weave pictures of enormous possibilities, and the softest material can travel thousands of years. As one of the many marvels of ancient China, silk is not merely a type of textile.     10     is also a cultural icon, and an embodiment of elegance and grace.

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China’s ancient civilisation has continued all the way through into modern times. It is     1     (wide) known that the reason for this bas been the Chinese writing system. At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language,     2     dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu. Symbols     3     (carve) on animal bones and shells by ancient Chinese people. Over the years, there was     4     time when people were divided geographically, leading to many     5     (variety) of dialects and characters. Emperor Qinshihuang, who united the seven major states into one unified country made the Chinese writing system begin to develop in one direction. It was of great     6     (important) in uniting the Chinese people and culture. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live     7     what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing. People in modern times can read the classic works     8     (write) by Chinese in ancient times. Nowadays, Chinese calligraphy has become an important part of Chinese culture. As China plays a greater role     9     global affairs, a large number of international students are beginning to appreciate China's culture and history through this     10     (amaze) language.

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Every year the Weifang International Kite Festival     1    (amaze) visitors with colorful kites. The origin of kites in China can be traced back to the Warring States Period    2     the great Chinese philosopher Mozi in the State of Lu made the first “wooden kite”. In 1984, the first Weifang International Kite Festival was held.

Kites     3     (use) in China for military purposes at the very beginning. They were made to signal and measure distance,    4     (provide) intelligence to aid moving large armies across difficult terrain (地形). Over time, kites became connected with leisure activities    5    were often flown during festivals and     6     (holiday).

The Weifang Kite Festival is not only the best platform     7     (share) kite-making skills, but also     8     good way to improve friendship between people from different countries. The kites presented in 2023 brought various surprises to kite lovers all over the world, and brought the people of China and other countries much     9     (close). As one netizen put it, “No matter how far away kite lovers go, there is always a ‘thread’ in their heart that can pull     10    (they) together.”

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Kite flying dated from China and became popular around the country. With a long history, it is considered as the    1     (early) aircraft we have ever known. Kites were used for military purposes in the very beginning, such as measurement and signaling. Later kite flying gradually became     2     outdoor activity for recreation as well as art and     3     (be) warmly welcome for centuries.

In the past, people fastened bamboo-made whistles onto a kite. While     4     (fly) through the wind, it produced sound like the music produced by gu-zheng,     5     is a traditional Chinese instrument. Therefore, kite has     6     (it) modern name as feng zheng

In the 7^th century, kite     7     (introduce) to neighboring countries including Korea and Japan. Around the 13th century, Marco Polo introduced it to Europe and Arab countries.

Around the Qingming Festival, usually on early April, many people fly kites in public squares. The sky is dotted with kites of different     8     (design), such as dancing butterflies, bounding dragons, and swimming fish. When people look at those kites, they feel as if they were flying away with the kites to escape the noisy world and step into the nature with their body and soul. Besides, it is a way for people to pray     9     blessings and fortune.

The traditional Chinese kite expresses harmony between human and nature, a long-held belief     10     (treasure) by the Chinese people.

7 . The Silk Road is the name of different roads that long ago connected Europe, Africa and Asia. People reached these different places along these roads. Scientists believe people began to travel the Silk Road about 3000 years ago. By the time the Chinese silk trade became important in the world, the Silk Road covered almost 6500 kilometers. It spread from Rome to China, which is from the West to the Far East.

Traders travelling along the Silk Road carried silk, of course. They also carried and traded spices (香料), cloth, valuable stones and gold.

There is a famous old story along the old road. It is said that Roman soldiers travelled through central Asia. They started to live somewhere near the ancient Chinese village of Liqian. Sortie of these Romans married local Chinese women and the story of blue-eyed villages of China was started.

During its busiest period, the Silk Road allowed people from many different cultures and countries to meet each other and mix. The Silk Road allowed the sharing of valuable goods and new ideas. These included people and trading goods from the Mediterranean, Persian, Magyar, Armenian, Bactrian, Indian and Chinese areas. All these peoples travelled the Silk Road, and they shared goods, stories, languages, and cultures.

In modern times, the old Silk Road routes (路线) are still used, but now they are crossed by trains instead of camels and horses. There is even a Silk Route Museum in Jiuquan in China. It has over 35,000, objects from all along the Silk Road. In this way, China protects the history of many countries and peoples.

1. How many kilometers did the Silk Road cover?

A．About 3000.

B．Nearly 6500.

C．Almost 2000.

D．Over 35,000.

2. Which of the following goods is not mentioned in the passage?

A．Silk.

B．Cloth.

C．Gold.

D．Tea.

3. What can we infer from the passage?

A．Valuable things could not be sold along the Silk Road.

B．The Silk Road allowed people from different countries to mix.

C．Ancient Chinese along the Silk Road maybe able to speak different languages.

D．The objects in the museum in Jiuquan in China are from all along the Silk Road.

4. Which part of a magazine can this passage come from?

A．History and Geography.	B．Sports World.
C．Man and Animals.	D．Popular Science.

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Papermaking is one of the four great inventions of ancient China, along with printing, gunpowder and the compass. It is also the crystallization of     1     (wise) of ancient Chinese people. Among various types of handmade paper in China, Xuan paper is famous for its close links to traditional calligraphy and ink paintings.

The term Xuan paper first appeared in On Famous Paintings through the Ages, a book written by Zhang Yanyuan in Tang Dynasty (618-907),     2     he described Xuan paper as     3     ideal carrier for calligraphy and painting. Handmade Xuan paper from Jingxian county, East China’s Anhui province,     4     (list) as a present to the imperial court for its supreme quality during the period.

The traditional craft of making Xuan paper is extremely     5     (demand). Sandalwood (檀香树) bark, a plant native     6     southern China, goes through 108     7     (procedure) together with rice straw over the course of three years before it can transform into a batch of fine Xuan paper. The entire procedure is so complex that even the most skilled craftsman can only master limited number of steps.                                                              

The flow of ink, both guided and resisted by water, determines the output of Chinese art, and Xuan paper outshines others with its excellent ability     8     (give) full play to ink.

Xuan paper     9     (accompany) the passionate brushstrokes of the Chinese literati (文人) for thousands of years. Unlike other forms of paper, it is very resistant to the damage brought by time. It is this durability     10     has made the preservation of many valuable works from ancient China possible.