专题07 语篇填空
主题01 人与社会
Passage 1
（2026·安徽马鞍山·一模）
Shanxi province has seen a cultural tourism growth during the past few years, driven ____
1 ____
(large) by the
rise of popular cultural intellectual properties (IPs) and supportive government policies.
The province has 531 national key ____
2 ____
(preserve) cultural sites, the most in China. It is home to more
than 50,000 immovable cultural relics, including over 28,000 protected ancient buildings, many of ____
3 ____
can
date back centuries and remain in remarkable condition. Wooden structures built before the Yuan Dynasty (1271 —
1368) in Shanxi account ____
4 ____
more than 80 percent of China’s total.
Shanxi is promoting the integration of AI, AR and other digital tools with tourism development, ____
5 ____
(combine) virtual elements with real-world sights. The province is also upgrading its three World Cultural Heritage
sites — Pingyao Ancient City, Mount Wutai ____
6 ____
the Yungang Grottoes — and improving major tourism
roads ____
7 ____
(strengthen) infrastructure and diversify offerings.
Another boost has come from China’s 240-hour visa-free stopover policy, which ____
8 ____
(fuel) a wave of
short trips by foreign tourists and stimulated a lively ____
9 ____
(discuss) on social media since then.
The efforts made by local governments and cultural heritage ____
10
____
(authority) will not only make
Shanxi’s ancient architecture a container for emotions and stories but also help build a broader societal understanding
on cultural heritage preservation and transmission (传承).
Passage 2
（2026·广东汕头·一模）
In a classroom ___
1 ___
(temporary) decorated into a tea space, Ye Hanzhong, a national-level representative
inheritor of gongfu cha, patiently taught students the steps of brewing tea ( 沏茶) . With each step, from teapot
handling to serving, the techniques and the hidden values ___
2 ___
(display). From water temperature and timing to
the proper way of serving, Ye spoke with the same rhythm as tea itself— careful, ___
3 ___
(attention), unhurried.
He introduced the students to a ___
4 ___
(simplify) system refined from the tradition’s 21 classic movements.
The demonstration of brewing and sharing offered a practical entry point into a centuries-old practice without losing
the essence of gongfu cha. Yet, the lesson went far ___
5 ___
tea. In Ye’s telling, gongfu cha is a quiet philosophy of life:
the discipline of striving for precision and the ___
6 ___
(wise) of harmony. And the ceremony’s most heartfelt
moment came ___
7 ___
students served the tea to their teachers, which is ___
8 ___
silent yet deep expression of
respect and gratitude.
Rooted in everyday life, gongfu cha has always belonged to the people, ___
9 ___
(enrich) daily moments with
warmth and connection. Today, it is finding new pathways into classrooms and younger generations, as it moves
beyond its origin to touch a ____
10
____
(wide) world.
Passage 3
（2026·广东深圳·一模）
Recently, Zhang has been particularly fascinated by Yue Opera, ___
1 ___
originated in East China’s Zhejiang
province. Last year, performances by young Yue Opera ___
2 ___
(actress) Chen Lijun and Li Yunxiao ___
3 ___
(go)
viral on Chinese social media, sparking a newfound love for Yue Opera among many viewers.
In Zhang’s view, Chen and Li’s performance of New Dragon Gate Inn is ___
4 ___
pioneering adaptation of
traditional Yue Opera. Zhang thinks highly ___
5 ___
Chen’s perspective that Yue Opera needs both preservation and
promotion, and that it is important to “make intangible heritage fashionable and classics popular”. “Personally,
whether I’m eating ___
6 ___
resting, I always have Yue Opera playing on a small speaker. At home, I sing it all the
time, as if I’m possessed.” she said.
Zhang has joined a free, amateur Yue Opera club in Beijing, where most members are in their 20s — a surprising
sight, ___
7 ___
(consider) opera was once thought to be in decline. They gather every weekend ___
8 ___
(practice)
together.
Her dream is becoming a skilled amateur Yue Opera singer. “If one day I could ___
9 ___
(true) make a name
for myself in this field and meet the actors I admire on stage, connecting through our art, that would be my ___
10
___
(great) happiness,” she said.
Passage 4
（2026·河北承德·一模）
The 2025 Reviving Craft — China’s Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) (非物质文化遗产) and Contemporary
Design show has brought many people to Milan, Italy since it opened on Oct 3. This 10-day event was ____
1 ____
(joint) organized by Sun Media Group and the Italy China Council Foundation, making a place ____
2 ____
old and new,
East and West, and hand work and feeling meet. This show puts together over 100 top Chinese and Italian ICH works,
using AI and multimedia technology ____
3 ____
(recreate) real-life scenes.
As this year ____
4 ____
(mark) the 55th year of China-Italy friendship, the show lists the good fruits of their
long talks. The ____
5 ____
(feature) works mix the old hand skills with cool new looks, ____
6 ____
(offer) the
world a clear window into the fresh roads and long-lasting charm of China’s ICH.
“China and Italy have shared rich and long-running exchanges in intangible cultural heritage, trade, and
culture ____
7 ____
ancient times. The ‘Reviving Craft’ show is ____
8 ____
meeting of feelings that goes past time and
space,” Yang Lan, chairperson of Sun Media Group says.
Liu Kan, head of the Chinese office in Milan, says that though China and Italy ____
9 ____
(separate) by long
roads, speak different languages, and come from unlike cultural backgrounds, both ____
10
____
(civilization) are
equally old and bright.
主题02 人与自我
Passage 1
（2026·山东济宁·一模）
Before I was hired, I was told part of my job in the pickle (腌菜) shop was to keep the conversation going with
customers. I’d never been talkative, so I lied on my application, ____
1 ____
(claim) I was entirely at ease talking to
strangers.
Fake (假装) it till you make it and that’s ____
2 ____
I did. A year later, I had no problem easing into conversations
with customers. I smiled, asked about their day and made ____
3 ____
(comment) on the great sale. Then I convinced
them to buy our pickled garlic.
____
4 ____
was here that I truly learned what self-esteem is. Previously, I had always pictured it to be
____
5 ____
quality only possessed by the skinny blonde cheerleaders. I’ve since come to understand a far ____
6 ____
(broad) definition of it.
Self-esteem is knowing yourself and not being afraid to let it shine. My big smile and loud laugh, which
____
7 ____
(be) once a source of embarrassment, has become my trademark. Customers like my sincerity — I’m
no ____
8 ____
(robot) salesperson. Self-esteem is also not being completely shut down by a mistake. The other
day, a customer told me I was annoying. Prior to working here, I would have broken down, ____
9 ____
with new
confidence, I smiled and apologized, knowing she was the exception, not the rule.
The pickle-shop self-esteem keeps motivating me ____
10
____
(excel) in college — two major club involvements
and a perfect 4.0 GPA.
Passage 2
（2026·河北邯郸·一模）
At the clinic of the Affiliated Hospital of Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Sevira Putri Purnama Lumarso,
a 22-year-old Indonesian, carefully located acupuncture points and inserted needles for ____
1 ____
patient.
Sevira came to China in 2023 to pursue a bachelor’s degree ____
2 ____
traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)
at the medical university, under the sponsorship from the Gansu provincial government. Her three years of theoretical
study and ____
3 ____
(clinic) practice have equipped her with core TCM competencies, enabling her to apply the
four diagnostic methods, ____
4 ____
refer to observation, listening and smelling, inquiry, and palpation.
Upon arriving in China, Sevira found professional TCM terminology, such as syndrome differentiation, quite
challenging ____
5 ____
(grasp). To overcome this difficulty, she took notes in class, repeatedly studied the textbook
afterward, and ____
6 ____
(active) sought help from teachers and classmates when she had questions.
“She has an exceptionally serious learning attitude and a strong comprehension ability. From language
____
7 ____
(communicate) to operating the computer diagnostic system and using the equipment, she quickly
mastered everything,” her mentor said.
Studying and living in China ____
8 ____
(allow) Sevira to fully experience the vitality and warmth of the
country as well as its rich culture. She said, “Taking advantage of the convenient high-speed rail, I’ve traveled to
many places in China. I love Chinese food, and I especially adore the beautiful scenery along the Yellow River.
Everything here makes me feel warm ____
9 ____
at home.”
____
10
____
(speak) about her future plans, Sevira said she intends to become a doctor after returning to
Indonesia and promote TCM treatments among the Indonesian people.
Passage 3
（2026·湖南长郡·一模）
Few people can truly touch the soul of 3000-year-old ancient Shu civilization, but 28-year-old digital restorer
Lin Mo can. One of her core tasks is working _____
1 _____
(restore) the broken sacred bronze tree from Sanxingdui
Ruins, using cutting-edge 3D scanning technology. One of her most cherished memories is sitting in the lab,held
_____
2 _____
the quiet magic of the ancient relics,piecing together the tiny bronze _____
3 _____
(fragment) on the
screen.The fragments are fragile,but she feels a strong connection to the ancient craftsmen, her eyes
_____
4 _____
(lock) on the delicate cloud patterns like they were a hidden language,_____
5 _____
(amaze) and
respect filling her heart with every successful match.The lab has a quiet hum of machines,but her focus overshadows
all the noise, a sense of achievement _____
6 _____
always turns into a soft, proud smile.
Lin Mo would find endless charm even in the most repeated checking work.I remember _____
7 _____
(visit)
her lab, watching her zoom in on a 0.1-mm crack over _____
8 _____
high-definition screen like exploring an
unknown world. She would adjust the 3D model slightly, the soft light casting shadows on the virtual bronze
_____
9 _____
her voice explained gently the story behind every line.
I realise now that Lin Mo didn’t find the wonder in the cold metal fragments:she created it. Who cares if you
spend days restoring a single broken piece? Life is full of so many ______
10
______
(seem) ordinary moments,but
we can bring the long-buried civilization back to life in the digital age.
Passage 4
（2026·山东德州·一模）
Drones spray (喷洒) pesticides over fields, livestreaming sales are made on smartphones, and high-speed trains
run on rail bridges ____
1 ____
(stretch) across landscapes. These rural yet modern scenes appear in the paintings of
Zhang Qingyi, ____
2 ____
81-year-old farmer and painter from Shaanxi province.
Farmer painting dates back to the 1950s, when it ____
3 ____
(use) to serve production by promoting agricultural
knowledge and practices. ____
4 ____
(ground) in authentic descriptions of life in the countryside, Zhang’s paintings
document ____
5 ____
dramatically rural communities have transformed alongside the country’s broader
development.
Zhang is one of many farmer painters who are tracking China’s rural ____
6 ____
(prosper) through their art.
“Stories of farmers and their life are captured into paintings, ____
7 ____
serve as a living record of the daily life,”
Zhang says, adding that his inspiration often springs ____
8 ____
ordinary scenes.
Supported by the local government’s push to combine agriculture with culture, a range of related initiatives have
emerged. These projects ____
9 ____
(accurate) target the core goal of integration, leading to the renewal of public
art spaces. “Farmer painting is a local treasure. My goal is ____
10
____
(sow) creativity in the young so future
generations continue to portray the story of rural life,” Zhang says.
主题03 人与自然
Passage 1
（2026·广东梅州·一模）
Xiao Xue, the 20th of the 24 solar terms, usually falls on November 22nd or the nearby days, ____
1 ____
(indicate) the beginning of the colder weather and the approach of snow. Xiao Xue literally means “minor snow.”
During Minor Snow, it starts to snow lightly in many places, ____
2 ____
(especial) in northern China, and the
temperature continues to drop.
The name “Minor Snow” suggests that the snowfall at this time is not heavy, ____
3 ____
it’s a sign that colder
weather is coming. In ancient China, people ____
4 ____
(observe) the changes of nature during Minor Snow and
divided it ____
5 ____
three phases: the disappearance of rainbows, the hiding of vitality by living things, and the
withering of forests.
There are also many traditional customs which ____
6 ____
(associate) with Minor Snow. For example, people in
northern China like to store vegetables like Chinese cabbage, radish and ____
7 ____
(potato) in the cellar (地窖). In
southern China, people start making sausages and cured meat. Fishermen begin to dry fish for the winter, and the
neat ____
8 ____
(arrange) of dried, salted fish in the winter sunshine is a vivid picture of early winter.
In addition, Minor Snow is a time for families ____
9 ____
(gather) and enjoy delicious food. There’s a special
liquor during Minor Snow called “Light Snow Liquor” ____
10
____
is made with the clearest spring water and tastes
delicious on a cold winter day.
Passage 2
（2026·山东菏泽·一模）
Forty-nine young professionals from different countries recently completed a 10-day training program in
China, ____
1 ____
(explore) rural revitalization practices in Yunnan. The program, co-launched by China Agricultural
University and Tencent, aimed to share China’s experience in rural development with global ____
2 ____
(young).
During their visit to Mengla County, Yunnan, the ____
3 ____
(participant) were impressed by the “agri-tourism
integration” model in Hebian Village. They learned how Yao ethnic group’s wooden houses ____
4 ____
(transform)
into cozy guesthouses, and how villagers now earn income from rubber tapping, beekeeping, and home-stay
management. “We used to think rural areas could only rely on farming,” said Mirembe from Uganda. “But here,
culture and nature become treasures — this gives us new ideas ____
5 ____
our villages.”
They also visited a smart coffee estate in Jinghong, ____
6 ____
AI and drones are used for pest control and
yield prediction. Hakim from Indonesia, who runs a coffee workshop, noted: “China’s way of connecting small
farmers to big markets via live-streaming is eye-opening. We can adapt this to sell our Indonesian coffee ____
7 ____
(global).”
A key takeaway was China’s focus on “farmer-centered development”. In Manluanzhan Village, the group saw
how ____
8 ____
(abandon) water towers were turned into cafes, and how local villagers lead decision-making for
tourism projects. “China doesn’t just build pretty villages — it empowers people to own the development,” said
Mumbi from Kenya.
The program ended with a ____
9 ____
(commit) to apply these lessons at home. As Tanzanian participant Aboli
put it: “China’s rural revitalization isn’t a copy-paste model, _____
10
_____
a mindset of using local strengths.
That’s what we need to take back.”
主题01 人与社会
Passage 1
（2026·河南开封·一模）
For director Lin Mei, staging Cavalleria Rusticana in the town of Taormina — which has a rich history and
amazing landscapes — meant more than a geographical return to the opera’s Sicilian roots. It was also a spiritual
echo (合奏) of the ancient themes ____
1 ____
run through Mascagni’s 19th-century tragedy (悲剧).
“The opera’s focus — its burning passions — connects ____
2 ____
(direct) to the universal themes of Greek
tragedy,” Lin says. She used the theater ____
3 ____
(create) an engaging experience. In the opening, Alessandro
Fantoni sang beside the audience with only an instrument for accompaniment, his voice combined with the moonlit
sea beyond.
Later, during the famous Intermezzo Sinfonico, choristers ____
4 ____
(carry) candles slowly lighted the
darkness as soprano (女高音) Leyla Martinucci, who plays the role of Santuzza, processed through the ancient ruins.
Traditionally, Santuzza ____
5 ____
(describe) as an abandoned lover. Lin rejected this, instead grounding her actions
in Sicily’s 19th-century social and ____
6 ____
(religion) context. She guided Martinucci to act Santuzza not only as
suffering but also as once joyfully in love, with moments of delicate tenderness surfacing deep hopelessness.
Working with ____
7 ____
all-Italian cast, orchestra and chorus, Lin faces the challenge of cultural
____
8 ____
(barrier) and the rigid framework of opera itself. Unlike spoken drama, opera leaves little ____
9 ____
(flexible). “An opera director is like an interpreter dancing in chains,” she says. “All inventions must begin with
respect ____
10
____
the music’s structure.” Her cooperation with conductor Salvo Miraglia achieved this balance.
Passage 2
（2026·湖南师大附中·一模）
The cultural sculpture “ma biaobiao”, a small horse with hair and bright alert eyes, has become an online
sensation. Described by ____
1 ____
(netizen) as “clear yet a little crazy”, it is ____
2 ____
(humor) remarked
“capturing my mental state at work”.
This product, jointly launched by Beijing Fine Art Academy, Shandong Art Museum and Zibo Xiaoxiami Soft
Pottery, has become so popular ____
3 ____
supply is struggling to keep up with demand. Inspired by Qi Baishi’s
painting So Vast A Distance, the design remains faithful ____
4 ____
the original artwork, which is kept at the Beijing
Academy of Painting.
The soft pottery sculpture ____
5 ____
(price) at 299 yuan. It is shaped by hand and fired at a high temperature,
with the mane (鬃毛) made of sheep’s wool. Limited daily output has led the studio ____
6 ____
(hire) more artisans.
Originally available only in long-haired black version, ____
7 ____
(trend) color series like red and blue have now
been introduced, each ____
8 ____
(come) with hair clips and bands for DIY styling, sparking a creative trend across
the country.
Experts say that the increasing number of ma biaobiao’s fans ____
9 ____
(reflect) a shift in the psychology of
young consumers. Its lively, imperfect image echoes with the anti-stress and anti-anxiety sentiments of ____
10
____
youth. “It not only captures the spirit of the original painting, but also touches the emotions of young people,” said
Cui Wentao of Shandong Art Museum.
Passage 3
（2026·湖南衡阳·一模）
China Media Group unveiled the theme for the 2026 Spring Festival Gala, the country’s most-watched televised
event, tapping into ____
1 ____
spirit of the upcoming Year of the Horse with the phrase: “Galloping Steeds,
Unstoppable.”
The theme, in Chinese “Qiji Chicheng, Shibukedang”, draws ____
2 ____
the image of the “qiji” — a legendary
thousand-li horse from classical poetry ____
3 ____
symbolizes perseverance and achievement. “The horse in the
Chinese zodiac (生肖) represents vitality and forward momentum (势头),” a CMG spokesperson explained. “This
theme reflects our collective drive as we enter a new development period.”
The official logo brings the theme to life, ____
4 ____
(show) four powerful horses surging upward together.
The design mixes ancient Chinese patterns with a modern style. Designers say the “galloping pattern” can extend
infinitely, creating a sense of boundless energy and ____
5 ____
(unite).
For the 2026 show, producers promise a blend of traditional ____
6 ____
(performance) and cutting-edge
technology. The gala will feature popular singers, dancers, comedians, and — in a nod to its roots — everyday people
sharing their stories. Advanced stage technology ____
7 ____
(use) to create an immersive experience for both the
studio audience and viewers at home.
Since its first major television broadcast in 1983, the Spring Festival Gala ____
8 ____
(become) a cultural icon,
uniting families on Lunar New Year’s Eve ____
9 ____
showcasing Chinese culture to a global audience. The 2026
edition, championing a spirit of ____
10
____
(stoppable) progress, aims to welcome the Year of the Horse with
energy and hope.
Passage 4
（2026·安徽皖北·一模）
No longer merely a gateway for international dining brands and top-tier French fare, Shanghai now brims with
Taizhou and Ningbo cuisine as well as Teochew, Fujian, Yunnan and Sichuan flavours at ____
1 ____
(province)
restaurants sure to impress even the most seasoned foodies. This transformation, however, was ____
2 ____
gradual
process. It began with some pioneering institutions, ____
3 ____
introduced Taizhou cuisine to the city in 2010.
For years, their presence remained the city’s best-kept secret, ____
4 ____
(enjoy) by local insiders but largely
unknown to the international culinary world. The turning point came ____
5 ____
the arrival of prestigious culinary
guides. Shanghai ____
6 ____
(announce) as the home of the Chinese mainland’s first Michelin Guide in 2017,
____
7 ____
(signal) a new era of recognition for Chinese chefs. This was ____
8 ____
(rapid) followed by the launch
of China’s own Black Pearl Restaurant Guide. These guides have since played a key role in shifting the spotlight
towards local talents.
For chefs, the pursuit of critical acclaim (称赞) became a powerful move ____
9 ____
(improve) standards,
invest in provenance and refine techniques. “These awards have significantly raised the ____
10
____
(visible) of
local Chinese restaurants, ” says a renowned chef. In this cosmopolitan metropolis, chefs are now confidently
reimagining traditional dishes. Nowhere else in China can you enjoy such varieties in a single day.
主题02 人与自我
Passage 1
（2026·山西太原·一模）
Good things never come easy — an 18-year-old Chinese-American Audrey Lo is a case in point. Audrey Lo’s
journey as an entrepreneur (创业者) began at thirteen, when she launched an e-sports community, out of ____
10
____
she made a great fortune, but as life took new turns, her first business slowly drew to ____
2 ____
close. She didn’t
give up, though, and at the age of 16, she made a comeback ____
3 ____
a founder of a startup that coached people
in writing. Those early days were tough. For weeks on end, she survived on just three to four hours of sleep, and
made countless ____
4 ____
(frustrate) sales calls. It was not until ninety days later that the company finally turned
a profit, a hard-won victory that would fuel her next, most meaningful business.
During a visit to her grandpa, she saw him struggling with loneliness and ____
5 ____
(fear) for him. It was then
that something clicked. ____
6 ____
(short) afterwards, Sam, her AI elderly care robot, was born, and it didn’t take
long for the world ____
7 ____
(take) notice: Its website crashed overnight, ____
8 ____
(flood) with eager bookings
from families and nursing homes alike.
Audrey, now a university student, beautifully practices “tech for good” through her invention, Sam, which can
record each ____
9 ____
(prefer) of the elderly, combining compassion and technology. Perhaps this is ____
10
____
the
next generation of entrepreneurs looks like: young, daring, persistent, and caring.
Passage 2
（2026·山东淄博·一模）
Patriotism (爱国主义) can be shown not only in the years of war but also in the years of peace. In today's era,
our country still needs patriotism ____
1 ____
(realize) the Chinese Dream. The well-known figures of patriotism we
are familiar with ____
2 ____
(be) the late scientists Huang Danian and Deng Jiaxian. Patriotism had been rooted
deeply in their bones, for they fulfilled their dreams of rejuvenating ( 复兴) the Chinese nation with exceptional
achievements.
The ____
3 ____
(strategy) geophysicist Huang Danian, with his particular expertise in deep earth exploration
technology, has helped China take ____
4 ____
lead in a number of technical fields, whether under the earth's crust
(地壳) ____
5 ____
in the high sky.
The nuclear physicist Deng Jiaxian, one of the founding fathers of the "Two Bombs and One Satellite" project,
made ____
6 ____
(pioneer) contributions to China's cause of national defense. Up to now, their patriotic deeds and
deep affection for the motherland ____
7 ____
(make) them role models, especially for the young.
Both Huang and Deng are heroes of our time, ____
8 ____
tremendous contributions originate from their hard
work and patriotic feelings. With the passion ____
9 ____
(pass) down to us, we should resolutely follow the path
paved by them and draw inspiration _____
10
_____
their noble spirit, shouldering the mission of realizing national
rejuvenation.
主题03 人与自然
Passage 1
（2026·山东聊城·一模）
Two years after its launch, the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, the first in Indonesia and Southeast Asia,
has safely transported more than 12 million passengers, ____
1 ____
(mark) a milestone in the country’s modern
transit development.
A total of 11 sets of bullet trains and an inspection train, all adopting Chinese standards, were showcased in
Qingdao, Shandong Province in August, 2022. Then they ____
2 ____
(ship) to Indonesia.
According to China Railway International, a subsidiary (子公司) of China State Railway Group, ____
3 ____
oversaw (监管) the project, the trains, designed and developed by CRRC Qingdao Sifang Co., Ltd., were based on
____
4 ____
(advance) and mature technologies of China-made Fuxing bullet trains which operate at the speed of 350
km per hour. The CRRC had also made ____
5 ____
(change) to adapt to the local environment and routes, and
containing Indonesia’s cultural elements made passengers travel ____
6 ____
(comfortable).
The 17.3-kilometer line, ____
7 ____
landmark project of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative,
____
8 ____
(begin) construction in 2018 and was opened to traffic in June, 2023. With trains capable of ____
9 ____
(reach) speeds of up to 350 km per hour, the line cut the journey between Jakarta and the capital of Indonesia’s West
Java Province from over three hours ____
10
____
just 40 minutes.
Passage 2
（2026·山东青岛·一模）
Being an exchange student, I use my camera to bridge cultures and capture moments from the country I call my
second home.
Traditional Minnan-style houses, with roofs ____
1 ___
(distinct) curved and walls time-honored, stood shoulder
to shoulder. The ____
2 ____
(rhythm) calls of free-range chickens provided background music for our shoot,
occasionally interrupted by the distant laughter of villagers passing along the paths.
What ____
3 ____
(strike) me most was such plain warmth. A woman rode past with a basketful of leafy greens,
her feet barely touching the ground as she slowed ____
4 ____
(exchange) greetings with neighbors. At the store, the
owner, ____
5 ____
(wear) a gentle smile, wiped his hands carefully before weighing out dried mushrooms ____
6 ____
regular customers.
In that instant, I felt I was carried 3,000 kilometers south to my grandmother’s village. Though the landscape
differed, the essence remained unchanged: that familiar village ecosystem ____
7 ____
shopkeepers remember your
favorite childhood treats and ____
8 ____
(local) catch up on the latest news.
This is the China I have come to know. It is not just through its high-rises and express trains, ____
9 ____
in
these pockets of everyday life that ring across cultures. The world stretches wide yet draws near, connected together by
the shared ____
10
____
(kind).
