人教版（2019）必修第一册Unit 5 Languages around the world单元测试题（含答案无听力）
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UNIT 5 单元检测卷
阅读理解
A
“You can you up，no can no bb.” The latest Chinglish buzz phrase, having swept through Chinese cyberspace and society，has now made a landing overseas，entering the US web based Urban Dictionary.
According to the entry submitted by “gingerdesu”，“You can you up，” which means “If you can do it，go ahead and do it”，is a Chinglish phrase referring to people who criticize others' work，especially when the critic is not that much better.
As well as “you can you up，” other Chinglish catch phrases，such as “tuhao” and “no zuo no die”，have also been recorded on the site.
Coined with roots in Chinese grammar，and even containing Pinyin，Chinglish words and phrases are even spreading beyond grassroots websites.
In 2013，“dama” and “tuhao” found their way into The Wall Street Journal and the BBC，and words such as “feng shui”，“Chengguan” and “ people mountain people sea” have been admitted to the Oxford English Dictionary.
“The frequent use of Chinglish by foreign institutions suggests that people are looking more to the lifestyle and popular culture of China，” says Zhang Yiwu，a professor of Peking University's Department of Chinese Language and Literature.
“Words like ‘dama’ and ‘tuhao’ are so vivid.My friends and I use them a lot—it's so much fun，” said Satoshi Nishida, a Japanese student studying at Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU)．
“Behind these Chinglish words and phrases is Chinese culture.They are reflections of the changes and trends in the Chinese society and they help people from other countries understand what's happening in China，” according to Xing Hongbing，a professor of BLCU.
“When the price of gold went down last year，while the super purchasing power of the Chinese bargain hunting middle aged women drew worldwide attention，there was no effective way available in other languages to describe them，and ‘dama’ filled the gap very neatly，” says Xing.
1．Why does the author take “dama” for example in the last paragraph
A．To inform us that the price of gold went down last year.
B．To show the Chinese women's super purchasing power.
C．To indicate the women drew worldwide attention.
D．To suggest the culture and trends in the Chinese society.
2．How many Chinglish words and phrases are mentioned in the passage
A．6. B．7.
C．8. D．9.
3．Which of the following is NOT among the reasons why Chinglish becomes popular
A．Chinglish is spreading beyond grassroots websites.
B．Foreigners are looking more to the lifestyle and popular culture of China.
C．Chinglish is so vivid and much fun such as “dama” and “tuhao”．
D．Chinglish is reflection of the changes and trends in the Chinese society.
4．What can be the best title for the text
A．Chinglish Swept through Chinese Cyberspace
B．Behind Chinglish is the Chinese Culture
C．Chinglish Gains Popularity Overseas
D．Different Opinions on Chinglish
B
Language is the normal way humans communicate. Only humans use language, though many other animals communicate in different ways. An important difference is that human language has syntax,_which is a set of rules for connecting words together to make statements and questions; some other animals use syntax, but it is not as complicated (复杂的) as human syntax. Language can also be changed, by adding new words, for example, to describe new things. This is very uncommon for other animals. Language may be done by speech or by writing or by moving the hands to make signs. Even some human communication is not language: see non verbal communication.Humans also use language for thinking.
The capacity (能力) to learn and use language is inherited (继承). Normally, all humans are born with this capability.Which language is learned by a child depends on which language is spoken by the child's community. Children have a special period, from about 18 months to about 4 years, which is very important for learning the language. If this is seriously disrupted (扰乱), then their language skills will be damaged. Adults do not learn languages the same way as they did when they were young. So if they learn a second language, it is difficult and they have little chance of speaking it as well as their native language. Some children have more than one native language like when they live in a foreign country or when their father speaks a different language from their mother.
English is often called “the international language”. About 380 million people speak English as the first language. It is also the main second language of the world and the language of science, business, and entertainment (娱乐)．
5．The underlined word “syntax” in paragraph 1 belongs to________.
A．grammars B．connection
C．words D．spellings
6．According to the passage, animals' language ________.
A．has no syntax
B．is more complicated
C．is seldom changed
D．is similar to humans' language
7．Why do adults feel difficult to learn a second language
A．They aren't as clever as children.
B．Their language skills have been damaged.
C．They have no chance to speak a second language.
D．Their best time of learning a second language has passed.
8．What does the last paragraph intend to tell us
A．English is used most widely in the world.
B．All the scientific experiments are done in English.
C．How many people speak English as the first language.
D．In fact, it is easy for people around the world to learn English.
C
Confucius was born in today's Qufu in Shandong Province in 551 BCE.His family was far from being wealthy.But he was a hard working pupil even in his childhood.As a young man of a little over twenty，he became a small official of the state.Since he was very knowledgeable and serious in work，he had become quite well known by the time he turned thirty.Confucius had been to many of the states of the time，trying to make his political views accepted by the rulers in running their states.But they turned_a_deaf_ear_to his views and opinions.As a result，Confucius made up his mind to devote all his energies to education.When people learned about this，many of them sent their children to him to be educated.They were accepted and so Confucius became the first man in the history of Chinese education to start a private school.
Yan Hui，a young man of humble origin，wanted to be accepted as Confucius's student.But the family was so poor that they even had difficulty providing themselves with daily necessities.He was afraid he would be rejected as he could not afford the tuition (学费)．One day he came to where Confucius was giving lectures and overheard Confucius say，“I'm ready to accept anyone that can bring 10 pieces of preserved meat for tuition，whatever his origin.”Hearing this，Yan Hui hurried back home and told his friends Zi Lu and Zi Gong about it.A few days later，all three became Confucius's students.
Confucius was a dedicated educator，having accepted a total of 3,000 students in his life，of whom 72 were outstanding scholars.Through educational work，Confucius succeeded in spreading his political views，which eventually became an independent school of thought and had a great influence on China for thousands of years.
1．Confucius had become very famous by the time he turned thirty because ________.
A．he had rich knowledge and took his work seriously
B．his political views had been widely accepted
C．he was a hard working pupil when he was young
D．many people in the government knew him well
2．The underlined phrase “turned a deaf ear to” in the first paragraph probably means “________”．
A．were willing to accept something
B．refused to listen to someone
C．gave away something important to others
D．made someone's ear deaf
3．From the last part of the first paragraph，we can learn that________.
A．nobody hoped to send their children to school then
B．Confucius was the first person to start education for all in China
C．Confucius was happy to work in the government
D．Confucius started his school with the help of the government
4．Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage
A．Confucius used to work for the government.
B．Confucius made his political views known through educational work.
C．Some young men failed to be accepted by Confucius because of poverty.
D．Confucius's political views had a great effect on China.
D
Note taking is a skill that can help you do well in all your schoolwork—everything from taking tests to researching a paper.But unfortunately，most schools don't have classes that teach you how to take notes.So here are some tips.
Write down key facts.If you have a teacher who writes notes on the board，that's good: You can copy them down.If not，write down the most important points from class.Does your history teacher mention the date of a key Civil War battle Does your English teacher give examples of Shakespeare's use of irony (讽刺) Write it down!
Different teachers do things differently.For example，some teachers may mention lots of dates and facts in class but only write the key ones on the board.Other teachers may not write anything down，but they may repeat a certain date or piece of information.After a while，you'll get to know a teacher's style.
Don't overdo it.Don't go crazy taking notes.You'll be frantic (慌乱的) if you try to write down every word that's said in class.And if you focus too much on getting your notes right，you might miss important points.Some people actually learn better by listening，writing down a few key points，and then going over the material after class.
Ask.Don't be afraid to ask the teacher to repeat something you miss.If the teacher is going too fast，your classmates will also be happy to hear the information again.If you don't want to ask in class，see your teacher afterwards.It's much easier than wondering if you got the notes right as you study.
Compare.Keep your notes handy when you're doing your reading pare what you wrote with what the readings say—you may even want to add to your notes as you read.
1．What's an advantage of note taking according to the writer
A．It helps you to get good marks in tests.
B．It's a basic skill of researching a paper.
C．It helps fix your mind on what the teacher says.
D．It gives you a better understanding of key facts.
2．Why is Shakespeare mentioned in the passage
A．To introduce the topic on note taking.
B．To compare writing styles in different times.
C．To give an example of forming good habits.
D．To explain what a key fact is in a teacher's class.
3．It's suggested in the third paragraph that ________.
A．teachers encourage their students to be active in class
B．it's helpful for teachers to learn from each other in styles
C．it's not always possible to note down all information in class
D．a teacher's style be taken into consideration when taking notes
4．The writer has the opinion that students ________.
A．must try to take correct and detailed notes in class
B．should put down only key points while listening carefully
C．must not interrupt the teacher by asking questions in class
D．should put down as much information as possible in class
阅读七选五
Nowadays, e dictionaries are more and more popular among students.They may be lighter and compacter (简洁的) than any paper dictionary. 1 However，E dictionaries should be limited in their use in classrooms，for there are many limits.
2 In Japan，prices range from 10,000 yen ($100) to 40,000 yen，depending on how many functions you want and depending on how fashionable you are.A trusty Random House paper dictionary costs $12.95 plus tax.
E dictionaries are more fragile.Drop your paper dictionary.Go ahead.Hold it above your head and drop it. 3
E dictionaries have keypads. 4 Besides，it is more time consuming than looking through pages and using the index at the top of each page.
Finally，let's consider making corrections or additions.When you find something you'd like to change in the e dictionary，you can pencil in some notes with the paper type. 5
A．However，it is impossible to do so with a keypad model.
B．They may even contain more words and expressions.
C．Typing in the spelling of a word is harder.
D．Now，try this with any lightweight plastic e dictionary，and you'll be picking up the pieces.
E．That huge，heavy paper dictionary that you see in your library looks like a building block in size and weight.
F．E dictionaries have advantages as well as disadvantages.
G．E dictionaries are much more expensive.
完形填空
Imran started a company.However，after several months because of money，he had to __1__ the company.Imran was so __2__ that he stayed at home doing nothing.
One day Professor Krishnan called Imran to his house and asked，“What's going on now？”“I set up a(n) __3__，but the result didn't come as I wanted and I had to __4__ working，”Imran answered.Krishnan said，“I'm __5__ to hear this.”“But I __6__ very hard，”Imran said.The professor showed Imran a dead tomato plant.“After I planted it.I often watered it and tried my best to take care of it，__7__ it still died.”“If success is only a matter of luck, what is the __8__ of doing so much？”asked Imran.“You will __9__ after you open that door，”said the professor.Imran opened the __10__ and saw lots of big tomato plants.“Where did they come from？”asked Imran.
“Not all tomato plants are__11__.If you keep doing the right things continuously，then your chances of __12__ will be increased.But if you stop __13__ because of failure，life won't give you any prize.” the professor said.After that, Imran started again with renewed energy.__14__ his company became very successful.
Many people consider failure as the reason to stop trying，but success always comes to those who won't __15__.
1．A.run B．close
C．grow D．leave
2．A.sad B．surprised
C．worried D．unfriendly
3．A.team B．camp
C．business D．organization
4．A.imagine B．forget
C．finish D．stop
5．A.sorry B．afraid
C．free D．lucky
6．A.studied B．trained
C．worked D．played
7．A.because B．so
C．or D．but
8．A.secret B．result
C．meaning D．memory
9．A.remember B．understand
C．agree D．focus
10．A.bag B．box
C．window D．door
11．A.beautiful B．dead
C．fresh D．wild
12．A.success B．education
C．progress D．friendship
13．A.helping B．trying
C．writing D．smiling
14．A.Finally B．Instead
C．Suddenly D．Usually
15．A.make up B．hurry up
C．give up D．stay up
语法填空
Chinese calligraphy or “shufa” in Chinese is one of 1.____________ most important art forms in China.Many Asian cultures have originated their own calligraphy styles, but China's is unequaled because of 2.____________ (it) beauty, grace (优雅) and history.
The origins of Chinese calligraphy are unknown, but local tales say it goes back over 4,000 years to the time 3.____________ characters were carved on animal bones or tortoise shells.Only after Emperor Qinshihuang united China under his rule 4.____________ one country did it really gain popularity as a common art form.
He simplified Chinese characters and regular rules were set, 5.____________ (make) it easier for people to learn and master.This Chinese art form continued to progress and during the Tang Dynasty (618－907 AD) a new type of cursive script (草书) was formed and standardized.It is written 6.____________ (free), but it's not as easy to read.
Today Chinese calligraphy is once again a subject in schools and an art form highly 7.____________ (appreciate) across the world.Anyone can practice it and 8.____________ is required is a simple set including brush, ink and paper.It's fun for amateurs to try, but to become good at it, not only years of practice but also natural talent 9.____________ (need)．Practising this art consistently can develop personal character and is of 10.____________ (beneficial) to health.
Keys：
DBAC ACDA ABBC ADDB BGDCA
BACDA CDCBD BABAC
1．the
2．its
3．when
4．as/into
5．making
6．freely
7．appreciated
8．what
9．is needed
10．benefit
阅读理解
A
“You can you up，no can no bb.” The latest Chinglish buzz phrase, having swept through Chinese cyberspace and society，has now made a landing overseas，entering the US web based Urban Dictionary.
According to the entry submitted by “gingerdesu”，“You can you up，” which means “If you can do it，go ahead and do it”，is a Chinglish phrase referring to people who criticize others' work，especially when the critic is not that much better.
As well as “you can you up，” other Chinglish catch phrases，such as “tuhao” and “no zuo no die”，have also been recorded on the site.
Coined with roots in Chinese grammar，and even containing Pinyin，Chinglish words and phrases are even spreading beyond grassroots websites.
In 2013，“dama” and “tuhao” found their way into The Wall Street Journal and the BBC，and words such as “feng shui”，“Chengguan” and “ people mountain people sea” have been admitted to the Oxford English Dictionary.
“The frequent use of Chinglish by foreign institutions suggests that people are looking more to the lifestyle and popular culture of China，” says Zhang Yiwu，a professor of Peking University's Department of Chinese Language and Literature.
“Words like ‘dama’ and ‘tuhao’ are so vivid.My friends and I use them a lot—it's so much fun，” said Satoshi Nishida, a Japanese student studying at Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU)．
“Behind these Chinglish words and phrases is Chinese culture.They are reflections of the changes and trends in the Chinese society and they help people from other countries understand what's happening in China，” according to Xing Hongbing，a professor of BLCU.
“When the price of gold went down last year，while the super purchasing power of the Chinese bargain hunting middle aged women drew worldwide attention，there was no effective way available in other languages to describe them，and ‘dama’ filled the gap very neatly，” says Xing.
1．Why does the author take “dama” for example in the last paragraph
A．To inform us that the price of gold went down last year.
B．To show the Chinese women's super purchasing power.
C．To indicate the women drew worldwide attention.
D．To suggest the culture and trends in the Chinese society.
2．How many Chinglish words and phrases are mentioned in the passage
A．6. B．7.
C．8. D．9.
3．Which of the following is NOT among the reasons why Chinglish becomes popular
A．Chinglish is spreading beyond grassroots websites.
B．Foreigners are looking more to the lifestyle and popular culture of China.
C．Chinglish is so vivid and much fun such as “dama” and “tuhao”．
D．Chinglish is reflection of the changes and trends in the Chinese society.
4．What can be the best title for the text
A．Chinglish Swept through Chinese Cyberspace
B．Behind Chinglish is the Chinese Culture
C．Chinglish Gains Popularity Overseas
D．Different Opinions on Chinglish
B
Language is the normal way humans communicate. Only humans use language, though many other animals communicate in different ways. An important difference is that human language has syntax,_which is a set of rules for connecting words together to make statements and questions; some other animals use syntax, but it is not as complicated (复杂的) as human syntax. Language can also be changed, by adding new words, for example, to describe new things. This is very uncommon for other animals. Language may be done by speech or by writing or by moving the hands to make signs. Even some human communication is not language: see non verbal communication.Humans also use language for thinking.
The capacity (能力) to learn and use language is inherited (继承). Normally, all humans are born with this capability.Which language is learned by a child depends on which language is spoken by the child's community. Children have a special period, from about 18 months to about 4 years, which is very important for learning the language. If this is seriously disrupted (扰乱), then their language skills will be damaged. Adults do not learn languages the same way as they did when they were young. So if they learn a second language, it is difficult and they have little chance of speaking it as well as their native language. Some children have more than one native language like when they live in a foreign country or when their father speaks a different language from their mother.
English is often called “the international language”. About 380 million people speak English as the first language. It is also the main second language of the world and the language of science, business, and entertainment (娱乐)．
5．The underlined word “syntax” in paragraph 1 belongs to________.
A．grammars B．connection
C．words D．spellings
6．According to the passage, animals' language ________.
A．has no syntax
B．is more complicated
C．is seldom changed
D．is similar to humans' language
7．Why do adults feel difficult to learn a second language
A．They aren't as clever as children.
B．Their language skills have been damaged.
C．They have no chance to speak a second language.
D．Their best time of learning a second language has passed.
8．What does the last paragraph intend to tell us
A．English is used most widely in the world.
B．All the scientific experiments are done in English.
C．How many people speak English as the first language.
D．In fact, it is easy for people around the world to learn English.
C
Confucius was born in today's Qufu in Shandong Province in 551 BCE.His family was far from being wealthy.But he was a hard working pupil even in his childhood.As a young man of a little over twenty，he became a small official of the state.Since he was very knowledgeable and serious in work，he had become quite well known by the time he turned thirty.Confucius had been to many of the states of the time，trying to make his political views accepted by the rulers in running their states.But they turned_a_deaf_ear_to his views and opinions.As a result，Confucius made up his mind to devote all his energies to education.When people learned about this，many of them sent their children to him to be educated.They were accepted and so Confucius became the first man in the history of Chinese education to start a private school.
Yan Hui，a young man of humble origin，wanted to be accepted as Confucius's student.But the family was so poor that they even had difficulty providing themselves with daily necessities.He was afraid he would be rejected as he could not afford the tuition (学费)．One day he came to where Confucius was giving lectures and overheard Confucius say，“I'm ready to accept anyone that can bring 10 pieces of preserved meat for tuition，whatever his origin.”Hearing this，Yan Hui hurried back home and told his friends Zi Lu and Zi Gong about it.A few days later，all three became Confucius's students.
Confucius was a dedicated educator，having accepted a total of 3,000 students in his life，of whom 72 were outstanding scholars.Through educational work，Confucius succeeded in spreading his political views，which eventually became an independent school of thought and had a great influence on China for thousands of years.
1．Confucius had become very famous by the time he turned thirty because ________.
A．he had rich knowledge and took his work seriously
B．his political views had been widely accepted
C．he was a hard working pupil when he was young
D．many people in the government knew him well
2．The underlined phrase “turned a deaf ear to” in the first paragraph probably means “________”．
A．were willing to accept something
B．refused to listen to someone
C．gave away something important to others
D．made someone's ear deaf
3．From the last part of the first paragraph，we can learn that________.
A．nobody hoped to send their children to school then
B．Confucius was the first person to start education for all in China
C．Confucius was happy to work in the government
D．Confucius started his school with the help of the government
4．Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage
A．Confucius used to work for the government.
B．Confucius made his political views known through educational work.
C．Some young men failed to be accepted by Confucius because of poverty.
D．Confucius's political views had a great effect on China.
D
Note taking is a skill that can help you do well in all your schoolwork—everything from taking tests to researching a paper.But unfortunately，most schools don't have classes that teach you how to take notes.So here are some tips.
Write down key facts.If you have a teacher who writes notes on the board，that's good: You can copy them down.If not，write down the most important points from class.Does your history teacher mention the date of a key Civil War battle Does your English teacher give examples of Shakespeare's use of irony (讽刺) Write it down!
Different teachers do things differently.For example，some teachers may mention lots of dates and facts in class but only write the key ones on the board.Other teachers may not write anything down，but they may repeat a certain date or piece of information.After a while，you'll get to know a teacher's style.
Don't overdo it.Don't go crazy taking notes.You'll be frantic (慌乱的) if you try to write down every word that's said in class.And if you focus too much on getting your notes right，you might miss important points.Some people actually learn better by listening，writing down a few key points，and then going over the material after class.
Ask.Don't be afraid to ask the teacher to repeat something you miss.If the teacher is going too fast，your classmates will also be happy to hear the information again.If you don't want to ask in class，see your teacher afterwards.It's much easier than wondering if you got the notes right as you study.
Compare.Keep your notes handy when you're doing your reading pare what you wrote with what the readings say—you may even want to add to your notes as you read.
1．What's an advantage of note taking according to the writer
A．It helps you to get good marks in tests.
B．It's a basic skill of researching a paper.
C．It helps fix your mind on what the teacher says.
D．It gives you a better understanding of key facts.
2．Why is Shakespeare mentioned in the passage
A．To introduce the topic on note taking.
B．To compare writing styles in different times.
C．To give an example of forming good habits.
D．To explain what a key fact is in a teacher's class.
3．It's suggested in the third paragraph that ________.
A．teachers encourage their students to be active in class
B．it's helpful for teachers to learn from each other in styles
C．it's not always possible to note down all information in class
D．a teacher's style be taken into consideration when taking notes
4．The writer has the opinion that students ________.
A．must try to take correct and detailed notes in class
B．should put down only key points while listening carefully
C．must not interrupt the teacher by asking questions in class
D．should put down as much information as possible in class
阅读七选五
Nowadays, e dictionaries are more and more popular among students.They may be lighter and compacter (简洁的) than any paper dictionary. 1 However，E dictionaries should be limited in their use in classrooms，for there are many limits.
2 In Japan，prices range from 10,000 yen ($100) to 40,000 yen，depending on how many functions you want and depending on how fashionable you are.A trusty Random House paper dictionary costs $12.95 plus tax.
E dictionaries are more fragile.Drop your paper dictionary.Go ahead.Hold it above your head and drop it. 3
E dictionaries have keypads. 4 Besides，it is more time consuming than looking through pages and using the index at the top of each page.
Finally，let's consider making corrections or additions.When you find something you'd like to change in the e dictionary，you can pencil in some notes with the paper type. 5
A．However，it is impossible to do so with a keypad model.
B．They may even contain more words and expressions.
C．Typing in the spelling of a word is harder.
D．Now，try this with any lightweight plastic e dictionary，and you'll be picking up the pieces.
E．That huge，heavy paper dictionary that you see in your library looks like a building block in size and weight.
F．E dictionaries have advantages as well as disadvantages.
G．E dictionaries are much more expensive.
完形填空
Imran started a company.However，after several months because of money，he had to __1__ the company.Imran was so __2__ that he stayed at home doing nothing.
One day Professor Krishnan called Imran to his house and asked，“What's going on now？”“I set up a(n) __3__，but the result didn't come as I wanted and I had to __4__ working，”Imran answered.Krishnan said，“I'm __5__ to hear this.”“But I __6__ very hard，”Imran said.The professor showed Imran a dead tomato plant.“After I planted it.I often watered it and tried my best to take care of it，__7__ it still died.”“If success is only a matter of luck, what is the __8__ of doing so much？”asked Imran.“You will __9__ after you open that door，”said the professor.Imran opened the __10__ and saw lots of big tomato plants.“Where did they come from？”asked Imran.
“Not all tomato plants are__11__.If you keep doing the right things continuously，then your chances of __12__ will be increased.But if you stop __13__ because of failure，life won't give you any prize.” the professor said.After that, Imran started again with renewed energy.__14__ his company became very successful.
Many people consider failure as the reason to stop trying，but success always comes to those who won't __15__.
1．A.run B．close
C．grow D．leave
2．A.sad B．surprised
C．worried D．unfriendly
3．A.team B．camp
C．business D．organization
4．A.imagine B．forget
C．finish D．stop
5．A.sorry B．afraid
C．free D．lucky
6．A.studied B．trained
C．worked D．played
7．A.because B．so
C．or D．but
8．A.secret B．result
C．meaning D．memory
9．A.remember B．understand
C．agree D．focus
10．A.bag B．box
C．window D．door
11．A.beautiful B．dead
C．fresh D．wild
12．A.success B．education
C．progress D．friendship
13．A.helping B．trying
C．writing D．smiling
14．A.Finally B．Instead
C．Suddenly D．Usually
15．A.make up B．hurry up
C．give up D．stay up
语法填空
Chinese calligraphy or “shufa” in Chinese is one of 1.____________ most important art forms in China.Many Asian cultures have originated their own calligraphy styles, but China's is unequaled because of 2.____________ (it) beauty, grace (优雅) and history.
The origins of Chinese calligraphy are unknown, but local tales say it goes back over 4,000 years to the time 3.____________ characters were carved on animal bones or tortoise shells.Only after Emperor Qinshihuang united China under his rule 4.____________ one country did it really gain popularity as a common art form.
He simplified Chinese characters and regular rules were set, 5.____________ (make) it easier for people to learn and master.This Chinese art form continued to progress and during the Tang Dynasty (618－907 AD) a new type of cursive script (草书) was formed and standardized.It is written 6.____________ (free), but it's not as easy to read.
Today Chinese calligraphy is once again a subject in schools and an art form highly 7.____________ (appreciate) across the world.Anyone can practice it and 8.____________ is required is a simple set including brush, ink and paper.It's fun for amateurs to try, but to become good at it, not only years of practice but also natural talent 9.____________ (need)．Practising this art consistently can develop personal character and is of 10.____________ (beneficial) to health.
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DBAC ACDA ABBC ADDB BGDCA
BACDA CDCBD BABAC
1．the
2．its
3．when
4．as/into
5．making
6．freely
7．appreciated
8．what
9．is needed
10．benefit