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专题 01 语法填空 20 篇 (23-24高二上·四川乐山·期末)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。 The West Lake is always topping the list with its beauty, and its 1 (important) in literary and artistic history when a tourist comes to Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. The West Lake and the hills surrounding its three sides 2 (inspire) scholars and artists since the 9th century. The green-colored Lianlian, one of the three mascots (吉祥物) of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, is inspired by lotus (荷花) 3 (leaf) in the West Lake. Lianlian not only represents purity and opening-up, 4 also expresses the wish of building a shared future for mankind. The West Lake has 10 poetically named scenic areas, 5 (make)it an outstanding example of a cultural landscape. It consists 6 temples, pagodas, gardens and decorative trees, as well as artificial islands. These additions have been made 7 (improve) the landscape west of Hangzhou. In 2011, the West Lake Cultural Landscape, 8 includes the West Lake and the nearby hills, was included in UNESCO’s World Heritage List. As UNESCO says on its official website, “As 9 matter of fact, the West Lake has 10 (huge) influenced garden design in the rest of China, as well as Japan and the Republic of Korea, for centuries.” (23-24高二上·浙江杭州·期末)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。 On 22nd December 2023, the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (联合国大会) witnessed a 1 (history) milestone. Unanimously (一致地), the assembly agreed to declare the Spring Festival a United Nation’s holiday. This decision has been welcomed as a significant recognition of the festival 2 (celebrate) by millions worldwide, particularly within Chinese communities. The resolution 3 (honor) Chinese New Year as a UN holiday is a mirror 4 (reflect) the cultural diversity and the spirit of the global organization. The UN, through this agreement, has made a strong statement of its commitment to cultures and the acknowledgment of important cultural celebrations 5 (globe). The move is 6 proof of the UN General Assembly’s ability in emphasizing their role in strengthening global unity and respect for all cultures. Chinese New Year is not only a celebration marked 7 feasts, fireworks, and family reunions but also a rich cultural tradition 8 includes various elements of Chinese philosophy, folklore, and symbolism. By 学学科科网网((北北京京))股股份份有有限限公公司司declaring it a UN holiday, the United Nations 9 (promote) its status so far, giving it a global platform and encouraging a deeper appreciation of Chinese culture. In conclusion, the decision provides an opportunity for the world to learn and understand more about Chinese culture. Moreover, it 10 (far) promotes the principles of peace, respect, and mutual understanding that highlight the mission and vision of the United Nations. (23-24高二上·浙江杭州·期末)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。 “The Space-Time Painter,” written by Chinese writer Hai Ya, won the Hugo Award for Best Novelette at the 81st World Science Fiction Convention, 1 (hold) in the city of Chengdu. It is the first time that the world’s largest and longest-running sci-fi gathering 2 (come) to China. Hai shared his source of 3 (inspire) of creating the award-winning book at a press conference. “I watched 4 program of China Media Group named National Treasure Archive and the detailed information of the painter of One Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains was introduced, 5 interested me,” he said, adding that the painter was an 6 (extreme) gifted young man but was never seen again in history, which is a concept that could 7 (explore) with science-fiction. The fiction tells a story about the 8 (politics) power struggle of the time combined 9 diverse elements such as Chinese traditional culture, history, inference and science fiction. Hai, also a financial worker, thinks of 10 (he) more a sci-fi enthusiast than a writer. “I write while doing my job, so I have very little time to write every day,” he said. “But I think as long as I love it and am willing to put efforts in it, I will see hopes and the dawn.” (23-24高二上·山东青岛·期末)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。 In 2016, Shennongjia made it onto the UNESCO World Heritage List. It was awarded this status because it meets two criteria 1 (require) by the list. It contains a naturally-balanced environment that allows the many and various species 2 (live)and prosper. It is also one of the rare locations in the world where scientists can observe the ecological and biological processes 3 occur as the plants and animals develop and evolve. For the first criterion, Shennongjia is 4 (apparent) one of the most “complete” natural areas in the world. The region rises from about 400 metres to over 3,000metres above sea level, 5 (result)in a great variation in climatic conditions and a wide variety of species. Some of the plants and animals 6 (regard)as living fossils. 学学科科网网((北北京京))股股份份有有限限公公司司What’s more, according to official statistics, over 3,000 plant species have been recorded, which represents more than ten percent of China’s total floral 7 (rich). Shennongjia also supports more than 600 vertebrate species and around 4,300 insect species. Therefore, it is 8 challenge to look after so many species. Thanks to people’s efforts, the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey’s population 9 (double)since the 1980s. The most-impressive aspect is the local people, who take things from nature 10 causing damage. All of this highlights how understanding, awareness and hard work have contributed towards protecting the unique natural world. (23-24高二上·贵州黔东南·期末)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。 As winter comes, hands and feet can easily get cold especially among women. Thick gloves can be one of the best 1 (option) yet some makes wearing them is not convenient, especially when people want to do something with 2 (they) hands. However, this was not a problem for ancient Chinese people, 3 had a more exquisite (精美的) tool to keep their hands warm: hand warmers. There is no accurate 4 (write) record regarding the origin of this tool, but there are some tales about its invention. One folk story concerns an emperor of the Sui Dynasty who visited Jiangsu in the winter. Due 5 the bitter cold, the local official asked manufacturers 6 (design) a small warmer for the emperor that could be held in one's hands. Thus the hand warmer was created. By the Song Dynasty, the tool was in widespread use. Techniques for producing the tool were 7 (wide) employed in the Ming Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty. Many poems and books from this period recorded people 8 (use) hand warmers. A Dream of Red Mansions, the classic novel by Cao Xueqin in the Qing Dynasty, also featured a maid sending a hand warmer to the heroine Lin Daiyu in one chapter. Zhang Mingqi, a veteran manufacturer of hand warmers, was considered 9 first-class craftsman in the Qing Dynasty. The tools that he produced 10 (bear) his surname, called Zhang-style hand warmers. (23-24高二上·贵州安顺·期末)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。 The pingfeng screen(屏风) is a piece of traditional Chinese furniture. 1 (original), pingfeng were vertical objects that could offer protection 2 the wind. Later, they were used to divide a room, offer 3 (private), or even show off the owner’s power and wealth with their detailed designs. 学学科科网网((北北京京))股股份份有有限限公公司司At that time, screens were closely associated with imperial power. According to Rites of the Zhou Dynasty《周 礼》, only the emperor could place a screen 4 (face) the front door. Confucius supposedly once criticized Guan Zhong, 5 powerful politician of the Qi State, for violating the norms of etiquette (礼仪规范), because Guan had once set a screen 6 faced his door. At that time, nobles also used screens in their homes to divide rooms into individual spaces for different 7 (class) of people. According to the Records of the Grand Historian, when Lord Mengchang met guests at home, he 8 (have) his servants sit behind his screen and write down their conversation. 9 they were from a lower class, the servants could not be present with the nobility. Sitting behind the screen was the only way they could stay in the nobleman’s living room. By the Han dynasty, 10 (wealth) people also used screens to decorate their homes. In short, screens played an important role in ancient Chinese people's political, cultural,and daily lives. (23-24高二上·广东揭阳·期末)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。 Since the pre-Qin period, Chengdu 1 (be) an important cultural town in China. But 2 really sets the city apart, culturally, is its opera. An important aspect of Sichuan Opera is 3 magic of “face changing” where vividly coloured marks are changed within the blink of an eye. In opera gardens and tea houses across the town, audiences who want a glimpse of the local culture love to drink tea while 4 (listen) to Sichuan Opera and watching face changing. It 5 (believe) that “face changing” has its roots in evolution. Early humans needed survival strategies 6 (avoid) fierce animals and foreign invaders. Often, aggressive facial gestures and non-verbal cues were part of it. The Sichuan Opera is said to bring this range of emotions on stage. Once the performance starts, the actor keeps pulling down one mask after another in swift 7 (movement) to convey different emotions. 8 (astonishing) , no matter how close one is to the stage and stare 9 the actor, they just can’t tell how the masks change. In fact, the different kinds of characters and personalities that Sichuan Opera brings alive can be found among common people. This is why 10 (it) emotions will continue to resonate with people for a long time. (23-24高二上·山东济南·期末)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。 Foshan, a city rich in cultural heritage, celebrates the arrival of autumn with a grand event known as the Foshan Autumn Parade (佛山秋色巡游). This traditional cultural festival holds a special place in the hearts of the 1 学学科科网网((北北京京))股股份份有有限限公公司司(local). The Parade, 2 (feature) various performances, including lion and dragon dances, martial arts, and traditional costumes, takes place 3 (annual) during the autumn season, usually in October or, November. 4 makes the parade most exciting is the lion and dragon dance, representing the spirit of strength. The colorful lion and dragon figures controlled by skilled performers catch the attention and 5 (admire) of the viewers. Traditional Wushu shows are another crowd favorite. With the Wushu artists moving gracefully, the audiences 6 (remind) of the importance of traditional Chinese culture. Traditional costumes can also be seen 7 (wear) by those artists. The designs and colors of these costumes serve 8 a symbol of Foshan’s rich history and cultural diversity. The Foshan Autumn Parade is more than just a cultural festival. It is a remarkable event 9 the community celebrate the beauty of autumn. By experiencing these ancient traditions, young people can gain 10 deeper understanding of their culture. (23-24高二上·山东滨州·期末)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。 Only relying on hands, the ancient Chinese art of shadow play (皮影戏) is a tradition dating back to the Han dynasty and it’s also a representative of the Intangible Cultural Heritage 1 (recognize) by UNESCO. As 2 fifth generation inheritor of Wang’s Shadow, a family troupe based in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, Dang Feihua is trying to revive it. Not only does he skillfully combine the traditional 3 the contemporary in his creations, he also explores new methods 4 (boost) the presentation and preservation of this cultural heritage, especially ways of integrating the ancient art form into daily life. Dang and his team use the puppets (木偶) to illustrate female 5 (hero) from films, along with many colorful scenes and maps describing countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, 6 makes the traditional art attractive to the younger generation Thus this cultural tradition thrives instead of remaining limited to lifeless museum exhibits Besides, they 7 (try) many other ways to present and promote shadow puppetry during the past few years, including cooperation with artists and directors, and launching cultural, 8 (innovate) and personalized products with brands They also open a shadow puppet themed hotel in Beijing, where they perform shows 9 (regular) and teach guests to make puppets, linking traditional culture with the modern lifestyle. As well as simply 10 (promote) shadow puppetry, Dang also wants to find more effective ways to revive all of China’s intangible cultural heritage. (23-24高二上·福建福州·期末)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。 学学科科网网((北北京京))股股份份有有限限公公司司The Italian dinners we had every Sunday when I was a boy were feasts fit for a king. There were 1 (loaf) of Italian bread ready to be eaten. They were great with butter and even 2 (good) when you dipped them in the sauce (调味汁) . My grandma, 3 was called “Nanny”, would always bake them a day ahead so they would be ready. I remember 4 (watch) her make the dough (面团) . I would often ask to help but only because I wanted to have 5 bite of the dough before she placed it in the pans to bake. One day I 6 (foolish) asked Nanny why she didn’t just buy bread at the store 7 (save) time. “Because they’re not as good,” she said in her thick Italian accent. Then she laughed, smiled, 8 gave me a piece of dough to eat. Nanny was right. Today I buy my bread at the store and it isn’t as good. It is factory-made and 9 (lack) all the taste, warmth, and love that Nanny put into hers. Store-bought happiness is a sad substitute for homemade joy. If you want lasting love, permanent peace, and endless joy, then you have to bake them 10 your own. (23-24高二上·江西吉安·期末)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。 One of the most popular city walk routes in Shanghai is Fuxing Road in the downtown area of the city. With trees 1 (give) shade from the sunlight, the street is home to many historic buildings of special 2 (significant) to China. Among them is the former residence (宅第) of a famous Chinese architect. Zhuang Jun (1888-1990), 3 name was also spelt as Chuang Tsin, was one of the first professional architects in modern China, and 4 (create) a series of landmark buildings in Shanghai and other major cities across the country. He also compiled (编写) the first English-Chinese dictionary of architectural engineering terms in 5 1950s. The residence was designed by himself and constructed in 1921. 6 (locate) at 45 Fuxing Road West in Xuhui District, it is a brick-concrete three-storey garden house. It occupies a long and narrow L-shaped area of 306 square meters, consisting 7 two sets of units. The outer wall is light yellow, while the corners 8 (decorate) with tooth-shaped red bricks. Two fireplaces were built in the sitting room 9 the guest room. Zhuang and his family lived in the house for decades and he died there in 1990. The house was listed as a 10 (culture) relic preservation site of Xuhui District in 2017. Today it is still a private residence and visitors can only appreciate it from the outside. (23-24高二上·河南省直辖县级单位·期末)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。 学学科科网网((北北京京))股股份份有有限限公公司司Jia Sixie was a government 1 (office) from Shandong Province who conducted a lot of agricultural research in the sixth century. In his 2 (travel), he observed that some farmers had much better output than others, so he decided to investigate the best ways of 3 (attain) good harvests. After retiring, he wrote a book, Qi Min Yao Shu, 4 was comprised of sound advice and practices for people doing agricultural work. 5 one piece of advice, for instance, he told farmers to clear weeds from the ground before planting crops. They could either let the animals eat the weeds or turn the soil over so that the weeds 6 (cover). Then he gave advice on ploughing, 7 (suggest) that the autumn ploughing should be at a greater 8 (deep) than the spring ploughing. He also suggested changing crops to get better harvests every year. Finally, he suggested that farmers 9 (grow) a diverse range of crops next to each other in the fields. Although it has been centuries since Jia Sixie died, Qi Min Yao Shu is still considered 10 essential book in China’s agricultural history. (23-24高二上·山西太原·期末)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。 Nowadays about one 1 (five) of the global population celebrate the Spring Festival, making it a worldwide festival. The Spring Festival, widely known as Lunar New Year, 2 (honor) as the United Nations Floating Holiday on December 22, 2023. 3 is announced that the UN will try to avoid 4 (arrange) conference activities on the day. This resolution reflects the great influence of Chinese culture. It will promote Chinese tradition 5 (global) as well. With a history of 4000 years, the Spring Festival has continued all the way to today and it has spread 6 many countries in the world. Therefore, it is 7 bond between China’s present and past. It is a strong connection between Chinese people at home 8 abroad. Why has this been possible? Featuring family reunion and well-being, the Spring Festival inherits the treasure of Chinese culture: harmonious coexistence. It also expresses a common goal 9 all countries should pursue: to create a world with a 10 (share) future of harmony and prosperity. (23-24高二上·安徽六安·期末)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。 Bethany Hamilton was born on the island of Kauai and raised on a surfboard. One of her dreams 1 (be) to become a professional surfer. Her life was perfect until one day in October 2003 2 she was 学学科科网网((北北京京))股股份份有有限限公公司司attacked by a shark. The shark bit off part of her board along with her left arm, almost 3 (kill) her. Luckily, her friends, though almost 4 (scare) to death, managed to save her. At only 13 years old, her dream seemed to disappear. After the accident, her fears of sharks 5 (great) increased. Hamilton was urged 6 (stay) away from the waves, but she wouldn’t abandon her dream. Instead, Hamilton, though quite aware of the risk of another shark attack, showed her 7 (brave) by jumping back into the ocean not long after the accident. “I hardly ever get worried,” says Hamilton. “and I have ways of calming 8 (I) down. I leave my fears behind once I dive into the water.” Her devotion 9 surfing helps her become what she is. Now, Hamilton is surfing in 10 (compete) once again and is among the best surfers in the world. (23-24高二上·湖南邵阳·期末)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。 Genes can shape our lives. The complete set of genes inside a cell or any living being is called a genome, 1 not only carries all the information needed to make us grow and develop, but also contains information that 2 (determine) our lifespan and our chances of contracting certain diseases. Geneticists believe genome editing can effectively treat and prevent diseases. It allows geneticists 3 (change) the genome by correcting, adding, deleting or replacing specific parts of the genetic material. Geneticists hope that the technology can 4 (apply) to treat different health problems. And it possibly prevents diseases from ever developing by correcting 5 (normal) genes early on. As a new weapon in the fight against diseases, genome editing will lead to a fundamental change in our approach 6 health care. However, with the rapid development of the technology, people become 7 (concern) about how to use it because it brings about some moral issues. 8 , we should take appropriate measures to prevent it from running wild. Despite public debate on the technology, it has made great 9 (contribute) to the whole medical community. It is 10 (undoubted) one of the greatest innovations in the history of science. (23-24高二上·河南焦作·期末)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, 并将答案填写在答题卡上。 The Silk Road, 1 connected China and the Far East with the Middle East and Europe, was a network of trade routes (线路). 2 (establish) when the Han Dynasty opened trade with the West in 130 B.C., the Silk 学学科科网网((北北京京))股股份份有有限限公公司司Road routes remained in use until 1453 A.D., when the Ottoman Empire closed them Although it 3 (be) nearly 600 years since the Silk Road was used for international trade, the routes had a lasting impact 4 trade, culture and history that resonates (引起共鸣) even today. While the name “Silk Road” originates from the 481 (popular) of Chinese silk among tradesmen, the material was not the only important export from the East to the West. Trade along the Silk Road included fruits and vegetables, livestock, grain, leather tools, artworks, precious stones 5 metals. The greatest value of the Silk Road was the exchange of culture. Art, along with other elements of civilization like religion, philosophy, technology, language, science, as well as architecture, 6 (exchange) along these routes at that time In 2013, China began to 7 (official) rebuild the historic Silk Route. The project opened up new trade 8 (market) for Chinese goods, giving the country the cheapest and easiest way 486 (sell) materials and goods. (23-24高二上·湖北·期末)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。 Peking Opera has always had an excellent reputation as the “National Opera”. When the opera troupes of Anhui entered Beijing, they were mixed with the Kunqiang and Hubei opera troupes, 1 (eventual) becoming the perfect example of Chinese culture. In the two centuries that followed, theaters began to flourish all over China. Among them, the Mei school of art 2 (create) by Mr. Mei Lanfang has never faded. 3 (it) influence spread far and wide, and even became famous overseas. Born into a family of famous actors, Mei Lanfang’s performance style was elegant and beautiful, appearing reserved but actually full of complexity. The Mei Lanfang art school he founded 4 (be) totally different from the previous Peking Opera style of having the laosheng (an aged male role) as the main focus. He created a new era by 5 (divide) the main focus equally between the laosheng role and the dan role, 6 was imitated by others in the opera world. On stage, 7 Mei presented were artistic creations full of Oriental elegance. And 8 a cultural ambassador, he visited Japan, the United States, the Soviet Union and other countries many times, 9 (demonstrate) the unique value of Chinese opera in the world’s great houses of art. He made positive 10 (contribute) to exchanges and mutual learning between the Chinese and foreign civilizations. (23-24高二上·浙江台州·期末)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。 Stove-boiled tea, a 1 (new) emerging social activity among young Chinese people, has been filling 学学科科网网((北北京京))股股份份有有限限公公司司up social media feeds in recent weeks. Usually consisting 2 several friends who gather to sit around a fire stove, they together enjoy the smell of roasted snacks and 3 (social) while waiting for the tea to boil. In many ways, it is recognized as the perfect activity to while away the winter, 4 (warm) body and soul in the colder months. While it has recently regained 5 (popular), cooking tea on a stove actually has along history in China, originating from huotang roasted tea, 6 unique practice of drinking tea in Yunnan province. Huotang is a type of kang, a stone stove, used for heating in Yunnan. It serves as an important source of heat and light that 7 (aid) cooking, sleeping, and even interpersonal relationships like gatherings in the households of ethnic minorities in the region, 8 creates a kind of huotang culture. The tea used is often quite particular, requiring 9 (age) teas, such as Pu’er, or black tea, while fresh and tender teas, such as green tea, are not suitable for boiling. 10 (vary) of snacks are also the focus of stove-boiled tea—oranges, nuts, and a plate of exquisite Chinese pastries (糕点) are the best choices for your belly. (23-24高二上·广西·期末)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。 Schools and companies are encouraged to take actions 507 (control) online addictions, Primary and secondary school students should not bring digital devices, including cell phones, to classrooms and students 508 have applied to bring such devices to school should turn them in for custody (保管) , said 509 new notice on Friday. The notice, published 510 the Ministry of Education and five other departments, aims to control online gaming addictions. School teachers should educate students to prevent them from 511 (enter) Internet cafes and limit developing online addictions through scientific and proper ways. Online gaming companies should 512 (strength) limits for online games, which should not contain unsafe behaviours for students to follow. They should only 513 (strict) offer one hour of service on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public 514 (holiday) to primary and secondary students. Online addiction prevention for primary and secondary school students 515 (include) in the evaluation standards for local governments 516 schools since the notice came out. (23-24高二上·湖北武汉·期末)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。 Comfortably numb, Sichuan peppers can do the surprising thing to you. From its English name, obviously the pepper is essential to the deliciously complex cuisine of Sichuan. The 学学科科网网((北北京京))股股份份有有限限公公司司pepper, together with dried chillies, 1 (form) the flavour known as mala, a term 2 (comprise) of the characters for “numbing” and “spicy”. Anyone who has had the eye-watering, nose-running pleasure of eating Feitengyu—sliced fish in a sea of 3 (boil) , peppery chilli oil—knows this sensation. In the West, kungpao dishes, 4 Sichuan speciality, tend to be oversweetened; the real version sings, the thrilling pepper set off by the rich flavor of black vinegar. Less 5 (tradition) , dry-fried and then crushed with salt, Sichuan pepper can be a nice topping for popcorn. Toasted and mixed with cumin (孜然) and fennel (茴香) seeds, dried chillies, anise (八角) , sugar and salt, 6 makes a spice rub that enriches stir-fried potatoes. A few peppercorns go a long way. Just as inexperienced barbecue 7 (cook) often light so much wood that they burn their meat black, pepper novices (新手) risk making diners’ heads tremble for hours. Yet even when 8 (use) in moderation, they remain a divisive ingredient. Critics wonder 9 someone would want to numb their mouths while eating. There is no answer, really no disputing tastes, 10 the old saying goes. 学学科科网网((北北京京))股股份份有有限限公公司司