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第 19 讲 语法填空（练）
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。
（一）、 Before coming to China to teach, I wrongly assumed that there would be much ___1___ (difficult)
for me since I couldn’t speak Chinese well. Nevertheless, while it presented some interesting challenges, I cannot
stress enough how warm the majority of people I met ___2___ (be).
Making friends was my big concern ___3___ first but I soon settled in and became good friends with the
fellow teachers. There weren’t many foreigners at the school in ___4___ I was teaching, but I had plenty of
friendly neighbours ___5___ (keep) me company. They often had me round for dinner!
In China, teachers ___6___ (normal) get several weeks off for Chinese New Year, so I was fortunate enough
to travel a bit. I loved walking along the Great Wall and visiting the Forbidden City.
When it comes to my favourite Chinese food, how can I possibly choose?! Every meal was a feast, especially
with the low cost of living which meant eating out wasn’t just something ___7___ (luxury). While I loved the big
crowded dinners with 20+ dishes on the table, I was ___8___ big fan of the homemade dumplings my friend made
for me. I'd strongly consider going back just to taste them again!
Overall, it can't be ___9___ (good) if you can have the chance to teach in China for some time. I’d absolutely
do it again if ____10____ (give) the chance.
（二）、 End of Heat (处暑) implies that most parts in China ____11____ (get) rid of the hot summer and
entering autumn. But in some areas, ____12____(especial) in South China, autumn is late in coming and people
are still bothered by hot weather. End of Heat is also the busy harvest season for ____13____(farmer).
In China, regions beyond the Great Wall will enter autumn in early September. People can enjoy the scenery as
it changes gradually ____14____ summer to autumn. When the End of Heat comes, summer heat is
____15____(go). Clouds in the sky scatter (散开) around,____16____(form) different shapes. There is a saying
____17____ goes, “Enjoying the clouds of various forms in July and August.”
It is a tradition ____18____(eat) duck during the End of Heat period. Duck has a sweet flavor and according
to Chinese traditional medicine it has a “cool” nature. There are many recipes for cooking duck such as roasted
duck, cooked duck with lemon,____19____(smoke) duck with walnut dressing and sauteed duck with ginger
shoots. The tradition of eating duck during _____20_____ End of Heat period is still popular in China.
（三）、 Walking is great for weight loss, but the benefits go far beyond from higher energy and better mood
to stress relief, creativity boost, and more. Whether you’re just having a down day or a down life, taking ___21___walk can lift your mood especially when you go outdoors.
Money for a gym membership, home exercise ___22___ (equip), workout clothes and shoes ___23___
(add) up a lot. But it doesn’t have to. Walking requires ___24___ (absolute) nothing but still provides great health
benefits. And ___25___ it can save is not only on things, but also on healthcare. Those who exercised regularly
saved much money when it came to healthcare costs compared to those not meeting the minimum weekly exercise
requirements.
Sleeping a solid eight hours a day ___26___ (be) one of the most important ___27___ (thing) you can do
for your health. But sometimes that’s easier ___28___ (say) than to do. Thankfully, a fast walk may be all you
need. People who exercise regularly, including walking, fall asleep more quickly, sleep ___29___ (long), and have
better quality sleep. Walking is also good for your brain. When you walk, your foot’s impact ___30___ the ground
sends pressure waves through the arteries (动脉) that increase blood flow to the brain.
（四）、 I can well remember that I was once asked to deliver a speech titled“A Real Test in My Life"before
the whole class at the age of 9!You can imagine how I____31____ (terrible)shy I was with so many eyes
____32____ (fix) on me.I had no____33____ (choose)but to prepare for it,though.
First of all,I was to draft the speech,which was just a piece of cake for me,a good writer.But the hardest part
____34____ (lie)in my oral presentation from my memory-for to read from the paper was not allowed.The real
moment began ____35____I stood on the platform with my legs trembling and my mind blank.But my listeners
were waiting patiently without any signs of rushing me.Gradually I found myself back, ____36____ (deliver)my
speech.After what seemed to be a hundred years,I found that my audience burst into applause-I made
____37____From then on,my fear of talking before the audience disappeared.
Actually with my ____38____ (confident )building up,I now turn out to be a great speaker.Looking back,I
know the greatest difficulty on our way ____39____success is our fear.Overcome it _____40_____we will be able
to achieve our goals.
（五）、 China has formally made an announcement of its first five national parks of 230, 000 from Tibet to
Hainan, focusing on ___41___ (preserve) of its most valuable bio-resources.
Giant Panda National Park will surely be ___42___ hit with the swells of tourists who come yearly for some
of the world’s cutest animals. ___43___ (cover) three provinces (Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu), the region is the
panda’s natural habitat.
The intersection (交汇处) of Jilin and Heilongiang provinces is home to Northeast China Tiger and Leopard
National Park, which ___44___ (set) out to protect the habitats of those two species since its start. It is the uniquearea ___45___ live both wild Siberian tigers and Siberian leopards.
China’s best-preserved rainforest is in Hainan, the only place in the world ___46___ (find) the Hainan black-
crested gibbon(黑冠长臂猿). Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park protects the gibbons and ___47___ (they)
environment.
Unlike those three, Wuyishan National Park in Fujian Province and Sanjiangyuan National Park on the
Qinghai-Tibet Plateau focus ___48___ (much) on preserving multiple animals than ___49___ (specific)
protecting one species. They serve various rare and endangered species and conserve biodiversity.
Now, with some tourist programs ____50____ place, these parks will be a good way for tourists to truly
experience the natural originality as well as expansive Chinese landscape.
