专题07 语法填空(10 空)
高频话题01 语言文化
Passage 1
(2025 安徽省“江南十校”高三下学期一模)Have you ever heard of “city bu city” (literally meaning city or
not city)? It’s an internet buzzword
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(coin) by a foreign blogger named Baobaoxiong during his visit to
the Great Wall in Beijing. The phrase questions
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a place has the fashionable atmosphere of a big city.
Millions of foreigners, like Baobaoxiong, are now exploring China, and their travel vlogs
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(go)
viral online recently. This trend is partly due to the 72-and 144-hour visa-free transit( 过境) policy,
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allows travelers from 54 countries to explore China for up to six days without needing a visa if they have a valid
travel document
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a connecting ticket for departure within 72 or 144 hours.
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(aim) for high-level opening-up, this policy has helped boost tourism in China. When the visa-free
transit policy was first introduced in 2013, it only applied
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seven big cities like Beijing and Shanghai
and allowed just 72 hours of stay. Now, it covers 41 exit-entry ports across 19 provinces, autonomous regions and
municipalities(直辖市), expanding to 144hours. China has also made it
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(easy) for foreign visitors by
improving mobile payment accessibility and the visa application process.
Seeing is believing. The policy not only brings convenience for foreign travelers but also invites them
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(experience) everyday life in China. It’s a great chance for them to rethink Western media’ s stereotypical(刻板的)
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(describe) of China.
Passage 2
(2025 届江西省高三下学期2 月一模考试英语试题)One evening in 2021, 22-year-old Rosie heard a song
in an unfamiliar language through her headphones and found herself 1 (move) to tears. In 1993, Feng
Jingsan, who collects cultural items, came across a bronze coin dating back to the 19th century. The coin was
carved with eight willow leaf-shaped characters, 2 meaning was beyond his comprehension.
Their shared 3 (curious) about the unknown led both Rosie and Feng to discover an extraordinary
language — Nyushu, the world’s only gender-specific script of its kind, created by and 4 women. The
unique writing system can be traced to Puwei island of Jiangyong county, Central China’s Hunan province.
Historically, literacy(读写) in China was 5 (large) reserved for men, and women were often denied
access to formal education. 6 content of Nyushu works is mainly drawn from women’s everyday lives,
including marriage, family and social interactions. 7 (use) the language incomprehensible to men, many
women were able to freely share their inner feelings through songs, poetry and secret letters.
As modernization swept across China, it was possible for more women 8 (access) education, so
less importance was attached to Nyushu. When the language began to gain more attention in the early 1980s, only
two elderly women were found to master 9 .
Fortunately, Nyushu workshops in Jiangyong fueled renewed interest, introducing more people to the
cultural treasure. A Nyushu museum aimed at further preserving the treasure for future generations 10
(establish) on Puwei island in 2002. And in 2006, the State Council listed Nyushu as national intangible cultural
heritage.
Passage 3
(2025 届江西省萍乡市高三下学期一模英语试题)
Eaten away by time and covered in dust, Chinese ancient books describe the history of Chinese civilization.
Now China has promised to make full use ____1____ them, rather than leaving them sleeping in archives(档案).
On Friday, under an initiative ____2____(lead) by the National Library of China in Beijing, key
____3____(library) around the country released digital versions of 7,085 ancient books online for free public use.
This was the 9th ____4____(expand) of the national online network known as the Chinese Ancient Book
Resources Database. The number of digitized copies on the platform stands at 105,000, with the National Library
____5____(contribute)1,024 books, including 274 listed as rare editions. A print edition of the Shiji (Records of the
Grand Historian), which ____6____(publish) in 1171, is one such example. Written in the 1st century BC by Sima
Qian, it’s a foundation text of Chinese history. A precious Northern Song period (960–1127) edition of the
Houhanshu (Book of Later Han), ____7____ is about the history of the Eastern Han Dynasty (24—220), is
included as well. Due to age, not too many Northern Song books were lucky enough ____8____(survive) and only
three books in the collection of the national library, including the Houhanshu, can be ____9____(definite) credited
to the period.
“____10____ are in great demand for academics are digitized versions of ancient books,” Zhang Zhiqing,
leader of the National Library of China, said. “Referring to original copies is crucial to the study of literature if
researchers are to avoid mistakes from using secondary sources.”
高频话题02 医疗体育饮食健康
Passage 1
(2025 届安徽省示范高中皖北协作区高三下学期一模)Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is becoming
more and more popular in Zimbabwe following the opening of a TCM exhibition room at the Zimbabwe-China
TCM and Acupuncture Center in the capital of Harare.
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(establish) to introduce TCM culture and therapy to the public, the exhibition room was opened in
June. In addition to acupuncture, the room is devoted
2
other aspects of TCM, including Chinese herbs,
massage therapy tools, cupping tools,
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(approach) to preparing Chinese herbs and related books. The
number of patients receiving free treatment — at the center
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(increase) since its opening in 2020.
Luisa Maidza, a beneficiary of TCM, says the ancient tradition has helped her relieve back pain
5
had troubled her for more than a decade. “It’s a wonderful thing to receive such life-changing treatment without
cost,” the 58-year-old says. Nowadays, a group of Zimbabweans
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(graduate) from a TCM training
course are working hard to meet the demand from patients.
Munashe Mboneka,
7
assistant at the center, decided to enroll in the course after realizing the
benefits and growing demand for. TCM in the southern African country. “I am proud to say that our clinic is
gaining
8
(popular). People are recognizing the benefits and natural healing methods of TCM, and our
clinic’s method resonates with those seeking
9
(effect), long-term health solutions,” says Mboneka. “This
motivates us
10
(keep) providing the best possible care to our community.”
Passage 2
(2025 届河北省沧州市五县联考高三下学期一模)Regular exercise is vital for maintaining good health and
preventing various diseases. It
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(strong) the heart, improves lung capacity, and helps maintain a healthy
weight.
2
, not all forms of exercise are suitable for everyone. Choosing the right type of exercise depends
on individual goals, physical conditions, and
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(prefer).
Before starting any new exercise program, it is important to consult with a healthcare professional to ensure
that the
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(choose) activity is safe and appropriate. Warming up and cooling down are also essential parts of
any exercise routine,
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help to prepare the body for physical activity and allow it to recover afterwards.
Cardiovascular exercises, such as running, cycling, and swimming, are great for improving heart health and
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(increase) endurance. Flexibility exercises,
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yoga and stretching, are important for maintaining
good posture and reducing the risk of injuries.
Therefore, listen to your body and avoid
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(push) yourself too hard. Exercise with
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balanced
diet and adequate rest, you can achieve optimal health and well-being.
Remember, the key to staying healthy is not just about exercising regularly but also about making much
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(healthy) lifestyle choices overall.
Passage 3
(2025 届广东省茂名市高三第一次模拟考试)A report on Gen Z’s spending on nutrition in 2022 indicated
that young people are actively engaging 1 health conscious consumer behavior. In July, there was a long
line in the outpatient hall of Jiangxi Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the city of Nanchang.
Many of the 2 (patient), including a lot of young people, were coming for sanfutie(三伏贴).
Sanfutie, a TCM treatment, is administered during sanfu, the hottest days of summer. The process involves
3 (place) small, square herbal plasters or bandages on various areas of the back and neck.
“Usually, Sanfutie 4 (apply) in cycles of three years, requiring continuous application over this
period to achieve 5 (good) results,” said Xu Maolin, 31, 6 tried sanfutie for the first time last
year and is now in her second year of treatment.
The sanfu period refers to the hottest days based on the Chinese lunar calendar. In 2024, it 7
(occur) from July 15 to Aug. 23. According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, sanfu days are 8
excellent time for preserving health and healing diseases.
Techniques such as massage(推拿) and acupuncture(针灸) are becoming 9 (increase) popular
among young people, as report 10 (publishing) by China Media Group in May said.
Passage 4
(2025 届安徽省示范高中皖北协作区高三下学期一模考试英语试题)A German young man named Joel
Mikael Walker went viral on social media after using traditional Chinese 1 (medicine) techniques to
rescue a girl who collapsed while hiking.
Walker quickly turned 2 traditional Chinese emergency methods for the girl, as CPR might not
have been as effective, and there was a risk of breaking a bone on the hard ground. Walker phoned his teacher, Song
Zhaopu, and sprayed cold water on her face and patted her cubital fossa(肘窝) under his teacher’s remote 3
(guide). After over 20 pats, the girl’s pulse started to return and she could speak a few words. 4 (face)
newfound fame and praise online, Walker humbly said, “It’s not me. It’s the profound wisdom of Chinese 5
(ancestor).”
Walker came to China in 2015 and began 6 extraordinary journey into the traditional Chinese
medicine (TCM) world. Following a year of intensive Chinese language study, he enrolled in the Henan University
of Chinese Medicine. Walker came to Central China’s Henan Province, 7 a profound TCM culture could
be enjoyed, because the province is the hometown of Zhang Zhongjing, the master of TCM.
Walker 8 (learn) TCM over the past few years. He thinks that TCM is one of the best 9
(preserve) aspects of Chinese culture, and he hopes to solve problems and
1 0
(whole) understand Chinese
culture by learning TCM and more.
Passage 5
(2025 届河北省保定市高三下学期一模英语试题)Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is becoming more
and more popular in Zimbabwe following the opening of a TCM exhibition room at the Zimbabwe-China TCM and
Acupuncture Center in the capital of Harare.
1 (establish) to introduce TCM culture and therapy to the public, the exhibition room was opened in
June. In addition to acupuncture, the room is devoted 2 other aspects of TCM, including Chinese herbs,
massage therapy tools, cupping tools, 3 (approach) to preparing Chinese herbs and related books. The
number of patients receiving free treatment — at the center 4 (increase) since its opening in 2020.
Luisa Maidza, a beneficiary of TCM, says the ancient tradition has helped her relieve back pain 5
had troubled her for more than a decade. “It’s a wonderful thing to receive such life-changing treatment without
cost,” the 58-year-old says. Nowadays, a group of Zimbabweans 6 (graduate) from a TCM training
course are working hard to meet the demand from patients.
Munashe Mboneka, 7 assistant at the center, decided to enroll in the course after realizing the
benefits and growing demand for. TCM in the southern African country. “I am proud to say that our clinic is
gaining 8 (popular). People are recognizing the benefits and natural healing methods of TCM, and our
clinic’s method resonates with those seeking 9 (effect), long-term health solutions,” says Mboneka. “This
motivates us
1 0
(keep) providing the best possible care to our community.”
Passage 6
(2025 届河北省秦皇岛市昌黎第一中学高三下学期英才班一轮中期检测(一模))Since President Richard
Nixon’s 1 (history)1972 visit to China, scientific collaboration between China and the US has increased,
particularly in health and medicine. In early 1980, 2 US delegation visited China, which consisted 3
representatives from the country’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and directors of the National
Institutes of Health and the Department of Health and Human Services. This effort, 4 (support) by Chinese
government departments and academicians, quickly promoted joint programs on public health research. Over the
next four decades, the relationship between Chinese and US health research institutions strengthened considerably.
Nongovernmental institutions have played an 5 (increase) important role in promoting health
exchange and cooperation between China and the US. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, for instance, has
partnered with a range of sectors in China 6 (address) global health challenges. Since 2015, it has worked
with the Chinese Ministry of Commerce to support medical and agricultural development in African nations. In
2016, the foundation partnered with Tsinghua University and the People’s Government of Beijing Municipality to
establish the Global Drug Discovery Institute, 7 promotes health initiatives in 8 (develop)
countries.
Since 2017, the China-US Track Ⅱ Dialogue on Healthcare 9 (emerge) as a platform for bilateral
health cooperation. Co-hosted by the National School of Development at Peking University and the National
Committee on US-China Relations, this annual event
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(facilitate) extensive discussion between health
experts from both nations.
Passage 7
(2025 届江西省高三3 月一模联考英语试题)A German young man named Joel Mikael Walker went viral
on social media after using traditional Chinese ___1___(medicine) techniques to rescue a girl who collapsed while
hiking.
Walker quickly turned ___2___ traditional Chinese emergency methods for the girl, as CPR might not have
been as effective, and there was a risk of breaking a bone on the hard ground. Walker phoned his teacher, Song
Zhaopu, and sprayed cold water on her face and patted her cubital fossa(肘窝) under his teacher’s remote
___3___(guide). After over 20 pats, the girl’s pulse started to return and she could speak a few words.
___4___(face) newfound fame and praise online, Walker humbly said, “It’s not me. It’s the profound wisdom of
Chinese ___5___(ancestor).”
Walker came to China in 2015 and began ___6___ extraordinary journey into the traditional Chinese
medicine (TCM) world. Following a year of intensive Chinese language study, he enrolled in the Henan University
of Chinese Medicine. Walker came to Central China’s Henan Province, ___7___ a profound TCM culture could be
enjoyed, because the province is the hometown of Zhang Zhongjing, the master of TCM.
Walker ___8___(learn) TCM over the past few years. He thinks that TCM is one of the best
___9___(preserve) aspects of Chinese culture and he hopes to solve problems and ___10___(whole) understand
Chinese culture by learning TCM and more.
Passage 8
(2025 届湖南省常德市高三下学期一模英语试题)Maybe you have never heard of such a kind of food.
Called “the world’s hardest dish”--___
1 _ _ _ (literal)--a traditional stir-fry featuring stones as its key ingredient has
aroused cooking ___2___(curious) on Chinese social media.
Customers are supposed to suck(吮吸) on the small rocks to enjoy the rich and spicy flavor of the dish,
___3___ originated in the eastern Chinese province of Hubei. They are instructed to suck off the flavors, then spit
out the rocks — hence the dish’s name suodiu, meaning “suck and throw away.”
Videos of internet users ___4___(sample) suodiu have sprung up all over Chinese social media platforms
over ___5___ past week. The videos also show ___6___ street vendors(小贩) cook up the unusual dish: vendors
pour chili oil onto boiling hot pebbles(鹅卵石) on a grill, shake garlic sauce all over them, then stir-fry everything
___7___ a mix of garlic pieces and diced peppers. Then customers ___8___(serve) the flavored stones in palm-
sized boxes, each of which costs about 16 yuan (US$2.30).
Suodiu is believed to date back hundreds of years and was passed down for ___9___(generation) by boatmen
through their oral history. Back in the old days, boatmen could become trapped in the middle of a river and run out
of food while delivering goods. ___10___(find) happiness in the bitterness, they would find stones to cook with
other seasonings to make a dish.
高频话题03 人与社会—旅游和文化
Passage 1
(2025 届河北省部分重点高中高三下学期调研考试)Recently, Kaifeng has attracted national attention
because of the collective cycling trend from Zhengzhou to it. As
1
capital of the Northern Song Dynasty,
Kaifeng has a long history and numerous tourist attractions, such as the Kaifeng Museum and the Drum Tower.
The Kaifeng Museum contains a
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(collect) of archaeological finds and woodblock prints, along
with an exhibition on Zhang Zeduan’s Qingming painting.
Originally located west of the city and
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(build) in 1379, Kaifeng’s the Drum Tower belongs to the
Bell Tower. The Drum Tower
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(reconstruct) in 2013 and now it houses both bells and drums. By early
evening, the upper
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(level) of the tower are perfect for watching the night market.
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(actual), besides its rich tourism resource that bring positive attention to the city of Kaifeng,
residents in Kaifeng have long been devoting to fueling its tourism, among
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Xu Shijie is an
outstanding representative. Xu Shijie is a local trishaw(三轮车) driver who has gained a reputation for his
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(exception) ability to communicate with international visitors in fluent English. As he pedals through the ancient
streets, he shares the cultural significance of the city
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his passengers. His initiative has inspired other
locals to improve their English skills and engage more effectively with international visitors,
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(contribute) to the overall tourism experience in Kaifeng.
Passage 2
(2025 届河北省承德市、张家口市高三下学期一模)Ancient artifacts are silent carriers of a country’s
memories and spirit. Every year, more than a billion visits
1
(make) to museums across China. Beyond the
comprehensive museums, the specialized museums also offer insights into cities, societies and the population.
At the Jingdezhen China Ceramics Museum
2
(locate) in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province, visitors are
often drawn to a porcelain(瓷器) sculpture: the Thinking Arhat,
3
has become one of the museum’s most
beloved for
4
(it) special expression. The sculpture’s image has gained great
5
(popular) on social
media platforms, where it is used to express moods or moments of reflection through emojis(表情符号).
“The widespread craze for this sculpture reflects the unique ways today’s younger generation engages with
traditional culture. They no longer view it
6
something ancient and boring; instead, they find a sense of
cultural belonging, with humor and wisdom,” Lai Jing, deputy curator of the museum, said.
The Thinking Arhat is just one of the many
7
(masterpiece) in the museum’s collection, which ranges
from Neolithic pottery to celebrated ceramic works from the Han and Tang dynasties, up to the present, including
over 1,600
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(national) classified treasures. “The museum’s diverse collection not only
9
(hold)
much academic and artistic value, but also lays
10
reliable foundation for research into ceramic history
and culture,” added Lai.
Passage 3
(2025 届河北省邢台市名校协作高三下学期一模)Artists from the US-China Music Institute on Sunday
presented its third Chinese New Year Concert “The Sound of Spring” in New York, which bridged the Eastern and
Western cultures. Around 1,000 people from various cultural backgrounds made
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(they) way to the
concert despite the inconvenience
2
(bring) by the winter storm in New York.
The first half of the program featured “Ode to Pear Blossoms” from The Royal Consort of Tang, a
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(new) created Peking opera, which combines modern sounds with traditional form, as well as two pieces
4
(honor) the Yellow River, which has been referred to as the cradle(摇篮) of Chinese civilization. The second half of
the concert displayed the sounds of the traditional Chinese pipa, the exciting suona and beautiful vocal music
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celebration of the Chinese New Year and its spirit of family, togetherness and looking ahead with
6
(optimistic).
“Our aim is not only
7
(offer) an opportunity to the US audience for entertainment on the occasion
of Chinese Lunar New Year, but to showcase Chinese culture, history and development,” says Jindong Cai, director
of the institute.
Isabel Wang,
8
studies at New York University, says she
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(move) to tears at the scene
and that she was proud that Chinese music was presented to the audience in such
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amazing way.
Passage 4
(2025 届江苏省南通、泰州、镇江等市高三上学期第一次调研测试)Mei Lanfang is a legendary figure in
Peking Opera. In early 1930, Mei embarked on a tour of the US. Few moments in history
1
(bring) the
US and China closer than the six months Mei spent captivating American audiences with his Peking Opera
performances. Mei’ s visit to America came at a time
2
many Americans held misconceptions about
China. Part of
3
he was emphasizing during his trip was the need for respect for Chinese people and
Chinese culture.
Mei excelled in performing the “dan” roles — or, female lead roles and skillfully blended traditional elements
with modern phenomena such as film and visual displays. His approaches to character types were also innovative,
moving
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the strict limitations of previous eras. These approaches were vital in making Peking Opera
accessible and
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(appeal) to international audiences. Despite language barriers, he gained international
6
(recognize) through his costumes, body movements and dance.
During his visit, he forged friendships with Western
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(contemporary), including silent film actor
Charlie Chaplin. By engaging with such
8
(influence) personalities, Mei was able to lift the status of
Peking Opera in the eyes of American audiences. You can see it in the way Americans wrote reviews of how deeply
9
(touch) and respectful they felt towards him and realized the gravity of cultural exchanges.
Mei’s groundbreaking performances not only introduced Peking Opera to international audiences but also set a
standard for artistic excellence that
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(continue) to inspire contemporary practitioners.
Passage 5
(2025 届江苏省南通市如皋市高三下上学期适应性考试(一))UNESCO has recently added the “Spring
Festival, social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of the traditional New Year” to its Representative List
of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, This inclusion
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(represent) a deeper acknowledgment of
the richness and liveliness of the Chinese culture. It also provides an opportunity for people around the world
2
(learn) about and appreciate Chinese traditions. And it is a reminder
3
while we may have different
ways of celebrating, the underlying values of love, hope, and connection are
4
(universal) shared.
The Spring Festival
5
(celebrate) for over 4,000 years and is the most important traditional festival
in China. It begins on the eve of the Lunar New Year and lasts for 15 days
6
(conclude) with the Lantern
Festival. For many, it is a time to return to their hometowns, reunite with loved ones,
7
honor ancestors, a
practice deeply
8
(root) in Confucian values.
9
its ancient origins, the Spring Festival remains deeply relevant in modern times. It has evolved to
incorporate contemporary elements, such as digital red envelopes and online greetings, while retaining its core
values. For many younger
10
(generate), it serves as a bridge to their cultural heritage, offering a sense of
continuity and identity in an ever-changing world.
Passage 6
(2025 届江苏省苏锡常镇高三下学期一模)China, a land of breathtaking landscapes, has left a lasting mark
on my soul through my travels. Each destination,
1
(visit) at different times, offered unique and
unforgettable experience.
Last spring, I made a journey to the Great Wall, a must-go place for foreigners like me. After days of eager
2
(anticipate), I arrived at Badaling in early April. The sun started to shine through the clouds as I began my
climb. An
3
(elder) Chinese man, sensing my excitement, shared tales of how his grandfather helped repair
the wall in his youth. Standing on that ancient structure,
4
(wind) across mountains like a dragon, I
somewhat felt a connection to history.
A few months later, in July, I found
5
(me) in Guilin. The moment I’d heard of its beauty, I’d been
eager to visit. I boarded a bamboo raft on the Li River. The owner,
6
joyful local, sang folk songs
7
we sailed through the beautiful scenery. The limestone karsts(喀斯特石) rose gracefully from the water, creating a
dreamy, almost otherworldly backdrop.
Finally, in October, I made my way
8
Zhangye Danxia National Geopark. The long bus ride
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(forget) instantly as I laid eyes on the rainbow-hued rock formations. A young artist was there, drawing the scene
on canvas. His passion was infectious, and I spent hours fascinated by the surreal beauty. Each place,
10
I
visited at these distinct times, added a new page to my love affair with China’s landscapes.
Passage 7
(2025 届湖北省部分高中协作体高三年级三月联考一模)Horses, SpongeBob and the Monkey King from
Chinese legend — you probably wouldn’t expect to see this collection of animals, pop cultural icons and
mythological creatures ___1___(fly) together in the sky, but this event happens every year in Weifang, the World
Kite Capital in Shandong Province.
Kites, which were invented over 2,000 years ago in China___2___(believe) to be the earliest flying objects
created by humans. After centuries of development, kites have become one of the country’s ___3___(represent)
handicrafts, and kite-making technique was included in ___4___ list of China’s national intangible cultural
heritage in 2006.
The city of Weifang is known as a global center of kite culture ___5___ it is widely regarded as the birthplace
of these popular flying toys. Today in Weifang the themes of kites are ___6___(incredible) diverse,
encompassing(包 含 ) animals, cultural relics, myths, and legends. Besides, there are virtually no limitations on
the shapes or sizes of kites, which can be made___7___(show) people’s ideals and ambitions. This
___8___(diverse) can be observed at the annual Weifang International Kite Festival, ___9___ has been held on the
third Saturday of every April since 1984. More than 10,000 participants from over 30 countries and regions around
the world compete ___10___ the festival every year.
Passage 8
(2025·河南安阳·一模)Wudang Mountain, also known as Mount Wudang or Wudangshan, is a mountain
range in the northwest of Hubei Province. It’s famous 1 its rich cultural and historical significance, as well
as its attractive natural beauty.
The best time to visit Mount Wudang is during the spring and autumn seasons. In spring, the weather in
Wudang is mild, and the mountain is covered in rich greenery with different kinds of flowers. Temples, 2
(build) in the Ming Dynasty, draw a lot of tourists during this time. Autumn is another favorable time to visit Mount
Wudang, when the temperatures are cooler and the mountain 3 (decorate) with shades of red, orange and
yellow. Better still, the crowds are generally thinner in 4 (compare) to the peak summer season.
You had better not visit Mount Wudang during the hot and humid summer months as the temperatures can be
very high, 5 (make) outdoor activities challenging. Winter can be 6 (extreme) cold, and the mountain
may experience snowfall, 7 affects hiking conditions.
It’s worth noting that Mount Wudang is a popular tourist destination, especially during Chinese holidays and
weekends. 8 (avoid) larger crowds, it’s advisable to plan your visit on weekdays or during non-peak hours.
Before visiting Mount Wudang, check the weather forecast and plan your trip accordingly. Wear comfortable
walking shoes, dress in layers, and bring basic 9 (necessity) such as sunscreen, a hat, and drinking water.
Proper planning will ensure 10 more enjoyable and memorable experience exploring the scenic beauty and
cultural heritage of Mount Wudang.
Passage 9
(2025·河南郑州·一模)On December 4, 2024, the UNESCO included the Spring Festival-social practices of
the Chinese people in 1 (celebrate) of the traditional new year on the Representative List of the Intangible
Cultural Heritage(非物质文化遗产) of Humanity.
The decision was made during the 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of
the Intangible Cultural Heritage, taking place in Paraguay from December 2 to 7.
With this addition, China now has 44 cultural elements or practices recognized by UNESCO 2
Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
According to UNESCO’s documentation, the traditional knowledge and customs 3 (relate) to the
Spring Festival are passed down informally within families and communities as well as formally through the
education system. Craftsmanship and artistic skills connected with the festival are spread, 4 (promote)
family values, social cohesion(凝聚力), and peace, while providing a sense of cultural identity.
The committee also emphasized that the festival represents the harmony between humans and nature and 5
(contribute) to continuous development in areas such as food security and education. It also plays a key role in
raising environmental 6 (aware).
China’s vice minister of Culture and Tourism, Rao Quan, 7 led the Chinese delegation(代表团) at
the UNESCO session, expressed gratefulness for the recognition. He 8 (stress) that the Spring Festival is
China’s most important traditional holiday, symbolizing the Chinese people’s hopes for a better life, strong ties to
family and country, and the values of harmony between humans and nature.
Rao further 9 (proud) explained that the festival, passed down through generations, has provided
lasting spiritual strength to the Chinese people. It has played a significant role in strengthening family and social
harmony, driving economic development, protecting the environment, and encouraging global cultural exchange.
He added, “The inclusion of the Spring Festival on the UNESCO list will help promote universal values of peace
and harmony 10 highlight the important role of intangible cultural heritage in the future development.”
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(2025·河南驻马店·一模)
In November 2024, Italy returned to China 56 cultural relics(文物) which had been illegally taken to Europe
and later seized. Most of the items 1 (dig) out in the provinces of Gansu, Qinghai and Shaanxi, and they are
considered to have 2 (significance), historical, artistic and scientific value.
“This marks yet another instance of successful cooperation between China and Italy within the framework of
their agreement 3 (aim) at preventing the illegal import and export of cultural relics,” reported China Daily.
The return of cultural relics 4 (hold) importance on many levels. For countries currently holding these
items, returning them restores cultural heritage to its original context and shows respect for legal ownership. As a
non-profit website, Returning Heritage states the act is “a means of doing justice 5 past wrongs” For
receiving countries, recovering cultural items restores national pride and unity while providing economic benefits.
These items enhance the appeal of museums and heritage sites, 6 (potential) boosting travel. Restoring
historical relics can also attract investment in care efforts and museum improvements. Moreover, returned items
encourage scientific research 7 serve as valuable educational resources.
On the global stage, returning stolen or illegally obtained items is an act of kindness, 8 strengthens
international relations, promotes understanding and opens the door to greater global cooperation and respect.
Data from UNESCO showed that around 1.64 million Chinese cultural items are displayed in over 200
museums across 47 countries and regions. The total number of Chinese relics abroad could reach as high as 17
million, covering 9 (category) such as paintings, bronzes and ancient texts. By November 2024, over 2,113
items had been successfully brought back to China. China has also signed government-to-government agreements
with 27 countries 10 (fight) the theft, looting(掠夺) and illegal export of cultural items, reported Xinhua.
Passage 11
(2025 届河南省信阳市高三第一次教学质量检测(一模))Black Myth: Wukong has impressed games
worldwide ___1___ its breathtaking visuals and compelling narrative. ___2___(draw) inspiration from the classic
Chinese novel Journey to the West, the game, ___3__ tells the tale of a young monkey, immerses players in a rich
cultural experience, meant to uncover the truth about the legendary Sun Wukong. This ambitious title is an evidence
to China’s expanding gaming industry, showcasing its potential to create ___4___(globe) competitive games.
The game’s success is ___5___(remark), topping sales charts and gathering millions of views across
platforms. Players from different cultures are interested, despite the story’s deep roots in Chinese myths. Up till
now, some ___6___(inspire) to read the original novel ___7___(understand) the game’s narrative better.
However, the game’s cultural depth poses ___8___ challenge for non-Chinese-speaking players, as the plot is
complexly woven with the classic tale. Some players find ___9___ hard to follow the story, but that doesn’t stop
them from enjoying the game.
The game’s impact is evident as it bridges the gap between Chinese culture and the international community,
inspiring ___10___(curious) and fostering a dialogue about Chinese mythology and literature.
Passage 12
(2025 届河南省豫西北教研联盟(许洛平)高三一模)On Saturday, the United Nations Educational, Scientific
and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) put the “Beijing Central Axis(中轴线)” on its World Heritage List.
The Central Axis, an ensemble(整体) of palaces, public buildings and gardens, ___1___ governs the overall
layout of the old city area of the Chinese capital, ___2___( stretch) 7.8 kilometers north to south through the heart
of Beijing. The ___3___(new) admitted World Heritage Site consists of groups of palaces, gardens, buildings,
ancient city management facilities and remains of the original central axis roads.
“The Central Axis has had a powerful impact ___4___ the history of urban planning and construction
worldwide,” said Li Qun, director of the National Cultural Heritage Administration, “now the Central Axis
___5___(consider) to be a Chinese case for the sustainable protection and preservation of ancient capitals.”
“___6___ is an important symbol that embodies outstanding characteristics of Chinese civilization, highlighting
Beijing’s ___7___(exception) status among the famous ancient capitals of the world, ” Li added.
Construction of the Central Axis began in the 13th century and was completed in the 16th century. The Central
Axis ___8___( undergo) constant refinement and maintenance with the great support of the local authorties over
the past ___9___( century).
According to the National Cultural Heritage Administration, the Central Axis in Beijing offers excellent
material evidence. It is an outstanding example ___10___( represent) the mature stage of the urban central axis of
Chinese capitals, and also the best-preserved capital central axis in China.
Passage 13
(2025 届湖南省高考普通高中名校联考高三下学期第一次模拟考试英语试题)Most of us are familiar with
the “Silk Road”, a network of land trading routes which has connected north-western China to Europe since the
Han Dynasty. With its recent ___1___(popular), you may have heard of the “Ancient Tea Horse Road” as well,
another network of land trading routes that connected China to various parts of Asia and Europe before sailing
became common.___2___ (history), the “Ancient Tea Horse Road” is no less ___3___(value) than the “Silk
Road”. And because of their respective locations(位置), sometimes the “Ancient Tea Horse Road” ___4___(refer)
to as the “Southern Silk Road”.
The “Ancient Tea Horse Road” got it’s name as Chinese tea and horses were the main products___5___(buy)
and sold along the route. Historians have traced the origins of the “Ancient Tea Horse Road” back to the Tang
Dynasty, ___6___ tea was being transported out of Yunnan to Beijing, Tibet, and other places. The “Ancient Tea
Horse Road” was ___7___(far) developed during the Song and Ming dynasties, and remained ___8___ busy
trading route all year round until the Qing Dynasty.
The “Ancient Tea Horse Road” served ___9___ not only a trading route, but also a bridge connecting
different races — such as Han and the Tibetan people. It is located near the “Roof of the World”, and is where many
minority groups are located, ___10___(make) it a spot of many attractions.
高频话题04 人与社会—科学技术
Passage 1
(2025 福建龙岩市2025 年高中毕业班三月教学质量检测)Digital technologies such as robotics and artificial
intelligence took center stage as the 2024 Design Intelligence Award (DIA) was unveiled last Friday in Hangzhou,
Zhejiang province. Fourier GR-1, ___1___ humanoid robot developed by Shanghai-based Fourier, ultimately
___2___(claim) the highest honor at the DIA.
Being one of the world’s first mass-produced humanoid robots, Fourier GR-1 is known for human-like
features, ___3___(power) by 54 joints and built-in emotional systems. According to the DIA, Fourier GR-1 won
the prize for “its integration of bionics(仿生学) and high-performance robotics technology”, which has given it a
human-like sense of life ___4___ it is gifted with huge potential.
This year’s DIA received over 8,000 entries from 47 countries and regions around the world, with 39
candidates making into the ___5___(final), covering cutting-edge technologies including AI, brain-computer
interface, virtual reality and new materials, said Han Xu, vice-president of the China Academy of Art (CAA).
“ ___6___ makes the DIA special is that the entries have smartly combined innovative ideas with practical
applications ___7___(boost) the rapid development of emerging industries such as low-altitude economy, digital
cultural tourism and humanoid machines,” said Han.
The DIA, since it ___8___(launch) jointly by the Zhejiang provincial government and the CAA in 2015, has
grown to be one of the most ___9___(influence) industrial design competitions both in and outside China. It’s
driving the reconstruction and upgrading of global chains, showing the far-reaching impact of design intelligence
___10___ a global scale.
Passage 2
(2025·山东青岛·一模)Robots have increasingly become a part of our lives. They can perform various tasks,
from simple household chores to complex industrial operations.
On January 28, 2025, a special performance called YangBOT amazed audiences at the CCTV Spring Festival
Gala, China’s most-watched TV show. 1 (direct) by famous filmmaker Zhang Yimou, the show mixed
modern robot technology with traditional Chinese yangko dance.
In the performance, humanoid robots dressed in colorful costumes danced yangko, 2 joyful folk
dance from northern China. They spun handkerchiefs instantly and formed creative group patterns. These robots
were developed by Unitree, a Chinese robotics company. In fact, this company 3 (throw) itself into robotics
research in 2016. In 2021, their robot cows, 4 (serve) as backup dancers for a famous singer, showed off
their dancing skills.
The robots learned dance moves through AI and used laser navigation to move 5 (safe) on the uneven
stage. Their strong 6 (joint) helped them balance perfectly during fast steps. Zhang Yimou explained, “This
dance isn’t just fun — it shows what technology can bring 7 traditions.”
The robots’ 8 (impress) performance greatly took audiences’ breath away. Thanks to these innovations,
the robots won the hearts of millions. The performance YangBOT, 9 has been praised by fans nationwide, is
a perfect mix of China’s tech progress 10 cultural pride.
Passage 3
(2025·山东淄博·一模)A sign language learning app named ArtfulSign (Miaoshou in Chinese) emerged 1
the top winner among 240 participating teams at a computering contest held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang.
ArtfulSign, 2 (develop) by three hearing-impaired students from Beijing Union University, 3
(design) to help hearing individuals learn sign language to communicate with others. The most 4 (note)
feature of the app is the use of AI models in sign language teaching. After learning the real-person video examples
5 demonstrate each sign language word, users can activate the camera, and the app will recognize and assess the
6 (accurate) of their sign language gestures.
The team leader, Zhao Yuan, a software 7 (engineer) graduate student, shoulders the responsibility of
planning the development process and oversees the most difficult and time-consuming task - building and training
the sign language AI recognition model. Tan Chenglong employs his expertise in visual communication 8
(handle) the user interface(界面) and user experience design. One of Tan’s thoughtful 9 (touch) is allowing
users to have their own sign language names.
Currently, few researchers in China study sign language as a natural language from a linguistic( 语言学)
perspective. The developers hope that everyone can learn some basic sign language. Whether it’s out of love and
interest, a desire to help those with hearing loss, 10 simply for situations where speaking is difficult due to
illness, sign language can be very useful.
Passage 4
(2025·山东菏泽·一模)On January 28, 2025, a special performance called YangBOT amazed audiences at the
CCTV Spring Festival Gala, China’s most-watched TV show.
In the performance, humanoid robots 1 (dress) in colorful costumes danced yangko, a joyful folk
dance from northern China often seen during festivals. These robotics, which 2 (design) specially for this
show by Unitree, a Chinese company, spun 3 (handkerchief) instantly and formed creative group patterns.
This was not the first success for Unitree - in 2021, their robot cows named “Ben Ben” danced as backup for singer
Andy Lau.
The robots learned dance moves through AI to move 4 (safe) on the uneven stage. Their strong joints
helped to balance 5 (they) perfectly during fast steps. This dance wasn’t just fun but it showed 6
technology could bring to traditions.
Thanks to the 7 (innovate), the robots won the hearts of millions. Young viewers called it “cool”, 8
older audiences loved its humor and festive spirit.
The YangBOT program is a perfect mix 9 China’s tech progress and cultural pride. As one fan said,
“It’s like 10 (watch) the future and past dance together!”
Passage 5
(2025 届江苏省常州市高三下学期一模模拟测英语试卷)Over decades, people 1 (fascinate) with
exploring secret differences between male and female brains. The question of 2 men and women have
different brains rarely fails to annoy people. Just last year, the Google engineer James Damore caused an uproar
after announcing that women are 3 (biology) different from men in various ways.
But Lise Eliot, a professor of neuroscience(神经科学) at the Chicago Medical School, says anyone who goes
searching for innate differences between the sexes won’t find them. “Men and women’s brains do differ slightly,
4 the key finding is that these distinctions are due to the brain size, not sex or gender,” noted Lise Eliot, in
5 news release. “The brain is like other organs, such as the kidneys and heart, which 6 (be) similar
enough to be transplanted between women and men quite successfully,”
Eliot blames academia and the media in part 7 the cycle that leads to the ongoing 8
(argue) over brain differences. “Sex comparisons are super easy 9 (conduct) after an experiment is
already done. If they find something, it gets another publication. If not, it gets 10 (ignore),” Dr. Eliot said.
Passage 6
(2025 届江西省重点中学盟校高三下学期第一次联考英语试题)Thousands of years ago, texts appeared on
animal bones, bronzes, bamboo slips, and silk brocades(织锦) 1 they were written on paper. But now
these ancient Chinese texts have a “new container” in the modern age. Recently, a research team from Nanjing
Agricultural University has rolled 2 Xunzi, a large language model (LLM) and Xunzi Chat in 3
(associate) with Gulian, a leading ancient Chinese text publisher. Wang Dongbo,the leader of the research team,
said that the large language model 4 (name) after Xunzi because Xunzi was not only 5
acknowledged Confucian philosopher during the late Warring States Period (475-221BC), but also a pioneer in
presenting and explaining theories of linguistics in ancient China. When 6 (ask) why he and his partners
made the large language model, Wang explained that “traditional Chinese characters, vertical layou( 竖版), the
absence of pausing and punctuation(句读) are all obstacles 7 readers have to overcome when they read
traditional texts”. 8 (create) Xunzi the LLM, Wang and his partners first needed to do a lot of research.
Since 2013, his team has worked 9 (tire) to digitize Chinese classics like the Siku Quanshu, or the
Complete Library in Four Sections. “The hard work involves a large-scale corpus(语料库) of two billion Chinese
characters, and 10 has laid a solid foundation for the large language model,” said Wang.
