高中英语 人教版(2019)选择性必修四 用适当的单词完成短文类试题 专项练习 (含答案)

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高中英语 2023高考复习 选择性必修四
用适当的单词完成短文类试题 专项练习
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Peru is a country on the Pacific coast of South America with three main ____1____ (area). In the 1400s and 1500s, Peru was the centre of the ancient Inca Empire. Spain ____2____ (control) Peru in the 16th century and ruled it until 1821.
Fly from Cusco into the Amazon rainforest, where you take a boat to get to your accommodation in ____3____ middle of the forest. Then spend three days ____4____ (hike) and exploring nature.
You will be ____5____ (amaze) by Machu Picchu. ____6____ (especial) amazing is the Incas’ dry stone method of building. Stones ____7____ (cut) to exact sizes so that nothing was needed to hold walls together other than the perfect fit of the stones.
Cusco was the capital of the Inca Empire from the 13th ____8____ the 16th century. There, you can enjoy the unique Spanish and local Indian culture. Stay in a local hotel, visit the museums, admire the architecture, enjoy the excellent local food, and go ____9____ (shop) at the local markets.
When arriving in Lake Titicaca, a boat will take you to a local Uros family on an island for three days. Both the island and the Uros homes are made ____10____ water plants from the lake.
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The internet has the power ____11____ (connect) people across the world to a single ____12____ (share) community. We can gain almost anything online- with access to the Internet come some truly life- changing advantages. One of the greatest advantages of the Internet lies in the quick and easy access to ____13____ huge amount of information. The internet has now become the first place ____14____ the majority of people tend to for information. Meanwhile, it has also made our lives unbelievably ____15____ (convenience), with all sorts of goods and services ____16____ (provide) by e- commerce. Above all else, the Internet helps us establish and maintain social ties. ____17____ the Internet brings many valuable advantages, ____18____ (connect) has its problems. We must be aware ____19____ these problems and be careful to use the Internet probably and responsibly. Only in that way can the Internet be a place of discovery, wonder and _____20_____ (inspire) for everyone.
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The stability of the developing livestreaming sector has made it an ideal source of jobs for those ___21___ (bear) after 1995 who have a passion for novel and newly emerging industries, experts said. A recent report by Zhaopin, an online recruitment platform, and e-commerce giant Alibaba revealed steady growth in the livestreaming sector in the third quarter of the year, with job postings ___22___ (rise) up nearly 12 percent year-on-year. The increase was around 5 percentage points ___23___ (high) on average than for other industries.
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Decorating with Plants, Fruits and Flowers for Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is a ___24___ (celebrate) marking the end of the winter season and the beginning of spring. This is why decorating with plants, fruits and flowers ___25___ (carry) special significance. They represent the earth ___26___ (come) back to life and best wishes for new beginnings.
These are some of the most popular in many parts of the country:
Oranges: Orange trees are more ___27___ decoration; they are a symbol of good fortune and wealth. They make great gifts and you see them many times ___28___ (decorate) with red envelopes and messages of good fortune.
Bamboo: Chinese love their “Lucky Bamboo” plants and you will see them often in their homes and office. ___29___ (certain) during the holiday period, this plant is a must. Bamboo plants are associated ___30___ health, abundance and a happy home. They are easy ___31___ (care) for and make great presents.
Branches of Plum Blossoms (梅花): The ___32___ (beauty) long branches covered with pink-colored buds (蓓蕾) make fantastic decorations. The plum trees are _____33_____ first to flower even as the snow is melting(融化). They represent the promise of spring and a renewal of life.
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China witnessed its third aircraft carrier on June 17 in Shanghai, naming it____34____the eastern coastal province of Fujian.
Upon its____35____ (complete), the giant ship will displace (排水) more than 80,000 metric tons of water,____36____(make) it the largest and mightiest warship any Asian nation has ever built. It will use____37____new system to launch fixed-wing aircraft, which will give it a much greater combat (作战) capability____38____ the two predecessors (前任), the Liaoning and the Shandong.
The carrier, in the next phase, will undergo a series of trials to____39____(comprehensive) test its overall capabilities and specific equipment. Its home port will be decided____40____ (base) on a host of factors, including the nation’s____41____(secure) needs, the ship’s tasks and candidate ports’ support capacity.
The PLA Navy currently operates two carriers CNS Liaoning and CNS Shandong, both of____42____ have a displacement of around 50, 000 tons and use a ski jump mode for launching fixed wing pared with the two predecessors, the Fujian is much bigger and heavier. In addition to the J-15 fighter jet, the new carrier_____43_____ (expect) to have new advanced combat planes or drones.
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If you ____44____ (consider) Australia as a travel destination at the moment, please do some research before buying your tickets.
Similar ____45____ any industry, traveling has its on and off days and seasons. Generally, the weekends ____46____ (be) the busiest travel days, so airlines can charge high prices from Friday to Sunday. But during other days, airlines are praying (祈求) for ____47____ (travel) to board their planes. If you are planning to travel smart, you should keep these little facts in mind when booking a flight.
Australia is very beautiful. While you are in Australia and expect to walk a lot, ____48____ is important to choose pairs of shoes that fit you perfectly and comfortably. What’s more, checking the weather forecast online beforehand will make your packing much ____49____ (easy) than you expect.
The Internet is very ____50____ (use) when you book and plan your trip. There is so much information on the web. By doing some research, you will become familiar with the local customs and find some great attractions ____51____ will make your trip more exciting and fun. Use the Internet ____52____ (find) out what restaurants to visit, what activities to do and what kind of landmarks (标志性建筑) to see. Planning your trip to Australia properly will ____53____ (final) result in having the best time of you life.
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Tibet was a region I was desperate to see, ____54____ its remoteness and my inability to go delayed my journey. Last summer, my brother and I finally decided to take the trip.
We set off at the Guangzhou train station and three days later, we arrived in Lhasa. The trip certainly took a while; however, we ____55____ (reward) with the most beautiful views and made friends along the way, all at a ____56____ (low) cost than flying.
We started our tour of Lhasa watching pilgrims(朝圣者)doing their morning prayers, ____57____(comprehensive) exploring the palace. We had an incredible lunch at one of the best restaurants in Lhasa, ____58____ offered a beautiful view overlooking the Jokhang Temple.
Then we started our journey to the Qomolangma base camp____59____ road from Lhasa. Along the way we stopped ____60____ (admire) the Yamdrok Lake. Its beauty was beyond ____61____(describe).
About a week later, we arrived. We stayed in a guesthouse just next to the base camp and after dropping off our luggage, ____62____ (head) straight outside to see the Mt. Qomolangma. The tip of the mountain emerged through the clouds, ____63____ (astonish) us with its unbelievable height. The clouds parted and we watched the sunset over the peak.
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The Great Wall, ___64___ (run) for more than 20,000 kilometers, is a historical landmark with worldwide fame, but climbing it is hard. Everyone may have some knowledge of it more or less, while only a handful may have the skill to ___65___ (physical) participate in its restoration (修复).
However, a WeChat miniprogram, Great Wall E-tour, is allowing every enthusiast to be a hero in a virtual world, in ___66___ one not just visits the Great Wall, but also protects it. The program ___67___ (attract) considerable attention in recent weeks and got a large fan base. Around 50,000 high definition pictures of the Xipanjiakou site of the Great Wall are used to offer users a ___68___ (remark) experience.
Liu Yuzhu, head of the China Foundation for Cultural Heritage Conservation, says an agreement with Tencent ___69___ (reach) to make people more aware of the historical landmark years ago. “We made documentaries and published animated books in the past. These are popular, but the Great Wall is ___70___ complex structure and deserves more attention. So we tried something new,” Liu says. “A series of programs like ___71___ (we) have been launched in China, with a combination ___72___ public education and restoration of relics through digitization.” Though there are bottlenecks (障碍) that need to be removed, the future is bright. “There’s no ____73____ (short) of new ideas speaking of protecting relics,” Liu adds.
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James Watt, born in Scotland in 1736, was an engineer, scientist and ____74____ (invent). As a child he was gifted in the areas of maths and science.
One day when he was 12 years old, he sat in his family kitchen, ____75____ (watch) a kettle boiling water. As the water boiled, the steam made the top of the kettle bounce ____76____ and down. He thought deeply about what was happening, as steam was only water ____77____ seemed to be powerful enough to lift a kettle top. He reflected ____78____ (far) on the process, estimating how much more power could ____79____ (create) by a large amount of water. Later he experimented with steam and eventually developed the steam engine. This was ____80____ great success in improving the Newcomen steam engine, ____81____ was commonly used at the time.
Watt’s invention changed the course of human history. Steam engines helped to power factories that started the Industrial Revolution. With this ____82____ (come) new types of jobs and the availability of new products at lower costs. In the area of transportation, steam engines were used _____83_____ (power) trains and boats, helping people to travel greater distance in much shorter times.
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When Zhu Caiping, 73, was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment(认知损伤) three years ago, she found that ____84____(anxious), depression and even looking down on herself became normal in her life. It was not until last year, after she became a restaurant server in Shanghai, ____85____ her situation began to improve dramatically.
The cafe has eight elderly employees with cognitive impairments, ____86____ take turns working with other waiters to help customers enjoy their meals. In addition to providing services, the elderly employees participate in welfare activities ____87____(organize) by volunteers, such as baking, dancing and learning English.” These activities reactivate my brain,” Zhu said.
Shanghai is also home to other cafes that provide help and support for disadvantaged groups. Last year, the cafe Hinchijou went viral after word spread that half its employees have disabilities, ____88____(especial) hearing impairment. In 2018, A-Coffee ____89____(establish) in the city, training people with autism (自闭症) to become professional waiters and ____90____(provide) them with opportunities for social interaction.
“The popularity of these special cafes ____91____(show) that many people in the city pay attention to public welfare, which is the symbol of Shanghai’s soft power,” said Lyu Xiaohui, ____92____ member of the standing committee of the Xuhui District Committee and director of ______93______(it) publicity department.
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On our way to the house, it was raining ___94___ hard that we couldn’t help wondering how long it would take ___95___(get) there. It was in the middle of Pearl City.
We were first greeted with the barking by a pack ___96___ dogs, seven to be exact. They were well trained by their masters ___97___ had great experience with caring for these animals. Our hosts shared many of their experiences and ___98___(recommend) wonderful places to eat, shop, and visit. For breakfast, we were able to eat papaya(木瓜) and other fruits from their trees in the backyard.
When they were free from work, they invited us to local events and let us know of an interesting ___99___(compete) to watch, together with the story behind it. They also shared with us many ___100___(tradition) stories about Hawaii that were ___101___(huge) popular with tourists. On the last day of our week-long stay, we ___102___(invite) to attend a private concert on a beautiful farm on the North Shore under the stars, ____103____(listen) to musicians and meeting interesting locals.
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Polar bears are undergoing hunger in a world ____104____ (warm) than ever before.
Polar bears live in the environment too cold for most animals. For most of the year, they live and hunt on Arctic sea ice. Nature has prepared ____105____ (they) for the cold conditions. But nothing has prepared the bears for the danger ____106____ threatens their only home.
Polar bears’ world is melting. Studies show that polar ice ____107____ (reduce) by 9.8% every 10 years since 1978. Now about 20,000 to 25,000 polar bears live in the Arctic. Polar bears depend ____108____ sea ice for their ____109____ (survive). “Sea ice is more than just the platform that the bears walk over,” says Andrew Derocher, ____110____ scientist who studies North American polar bear populations. “Without it, they can’t exist.”
____111____ (melt) and refreezing of polar ice is natural. But in a warmer world, the cycle speeds up, and polar bears have less time ____112____ (hunt). Normally, they have three months in the spring when they gain more weight. The extra fat will be used, when the bears are not _____113_____ (active) hunting.
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
Wintry Scenes from a Swedish Wonderland
I always give the same advice to ambitious photographers: Wherever home is, that’s where you should begin. Having lived and worked everywhere but in Sweden for most of my life, I was terrible at following it myself. For me, Sweden has always been a place to relax and spend time with family. I’ve never explored it in the same way I’ve explored destinations like Zambia ____114____ now.
With all of my foreign trips ____115____ (cancel) this year, I decided to travel north from my home near Stockholm. What began as a two-week trip quickly turned into journeys ____116____, both starting and finishing in midwinter, lasted the entire year.
Climate change doesn’t have any impact on the length of our daylight. And yet, ____117____ (lie) on the back staring up at the magical light show of the aurora borealis (北极光), I hardly minded the lack of daylight. Instead, ____118____ caught my attention was the fascinating beauty of the white, frozen landscapes and the endless shades of blue.
But Johan Stenevad, my host at Lapland Guesthouse, showed me ____119____ else. One day, on a snowmobile path lined with tall trees on both sides, he turned off his engine and asked me what I saw. “Trees,” I answered. “A forest.”
He shook his head. “Not a forest, just a plantation. Soon, this is what ____120____ (leave).” he said. For over half a century now, the ancient forests that once seemed endless continue ____121____ (cut) down. The Sami that live mainly in the northern areas ____122____ (face) an existential crisis. Their lives and culture are closely linked to the ancient forests and the reindeer (驯鹿) there. The slow growing lichen (地衣) and mushrooms upon which the reindeer depend for survival are not found in plantations. So, the death of one _____123_____ mean the death of the other, and an uncertain future for an entire people.
We are not visitors in nature and it’s essential for our own survival as well as that of the natural world.
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The conclusion of the recent Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics on Feb 20 also marked the end of the volunteering work of Armenian twin brothers Vahan and Hayk Gehamyan, both of ____124____ are Fudan University undergraduates.
The brothers served as translators for Team Armenia during the Games and also ____125____(offer) assistance to athletes. ____126____ their busy work schedule, the brothers enjoyed their time in the Olympic Village. They even made friends with their ____127____ (neighbor) — athletes from Finland and Ukraine — and cheered for these athletes when they were competing.
“It’s ____128____ great honor to serve as Olympic volunteers. We’re impressed by the charm of winter sports, such as the ____129____(beauty) freestyle skiing and figure skating,” Hayk said.
“Moreover, we saw people from across the world ____130____(live) under the same roof. It showed how the Olympic spirit of unity shines ____131____(bright) throughout the games and beyond, which reminds us that people worldwide belong to the same human family,” he added.
Hayk said that they ____132____(draw) to China as they wanted to experience the country’s fast economic development and culture. “We’re glad we made the _____133_____(decide) to come here,” he said.
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The first creature to orbit our planet was just three years old, saved from the streets of Moscow only more than a week ____134____ her historic travel. Her name was Laika. Her 1957 flight paved the way for space exploration at the time ____135____ scientists didn’t know if a space flight was deadly for living creatures.
Man is a born explorer. Since before the dawn of civilization, we’ve been trying ____136____ (go)over the horizon to find food or more space, or just to see what’s beyond those trees or mountains or oceans. Our ____137____ (able)to explore has reached new heights in the last hundred years. Airplanes could ____138____ (simple)our travel, shorten distances and show us Earth from a new angle. By the middle of the last century, we aimed even ____139____ (high).
Laika ____140____ (follow)into orbit three years later by the first human, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin. It was our first step into space. Then we turned our sights to the moon and the solar system. Manned space stations began shining brightly in the sky.
Space travel is ____141____ like that in the movies .Getting from planet to planet(or moon)across the solar system requires complex calculations ____142____ (involve)inertia(惯性)and gravity-literally, rocket science. Space is also _____143_____ (safe). More than 20 astronauts have died, doing their job. However, that hasn’t stopped people from singing up and going into space.
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The younger generation is turning its back on the traditional holiday routes of museums and shopping centers in favor of new experiences. Traditionally, Chinese tourists travel in large groups ____144____(organize) by travel agencies. The problem is that such trips lack privacy, flexibility or individuality.
Now, a growing number of Chinese are expressing interest in vacations which are tailored____145____(meet) their specific requirements. Studies show that most of them are middle class. Their high incomes make it possible for them to design their unique holiday ____146____(path)instead of walking on well-worn ones. Moreover, the majority are____147____(main) the post-80s youth and 90s youth,____148____ don't want to visit crowded tourist sites. Instead, they are looking ____149____novel experiences to see new cultures and hear exceptional stories.
China is a latecomer to the ____150____(develop) of new forms of tourism. It will take some time to popularize the new travel trend and the prices must remain competitive to ensure that regular tourists can afford____151____.However, as society____152____(progress), the rapid rise in incomes and _____153_____ (high) living standards will see more Chinese searching for experiences that are anything but traditional.
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There are certain things on the Earth that we must not lose. The great animal migration across the Serengeti Plains or the towering pyramids of Egypt are such examples. Every country is proud of ____154____ (it) cultural or natural heritage sites, ____155____ must be protected. We are lucky to have UNESCO to oversee such an important task. It sees heritage as our legacy from ____156____past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations as well as sources____157____irreplaceable inspiration.
The incredible splendour of heritage sites is a ____158____ (remind) of the power of nature and the genius of man. As a nature reserve, Jiuzhaigou Valley is home to snow-capped mountains, thick forests, impressive waterfalls and lakes. This dream-like scenery makes us realize that nature has____159____ (true) created a masterpiece. Similarly, standing in the shadow of the Borobudur Temple, as the sun rises over this grand historic building, we____160____ (impress) with the effort and determination of the people who ____161____(build) it with only primitive tools.
It is in heritage sites like this ____162____ we cannot help but be humbled, come to understand our limitations as human beings, and know that our duty is to protect them for generations ____163____ (come).
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I often dreamed about Pisa when I was a boy. I read about the famous building called the Leaning Tower of Pisa. But when I read the word Pisa, I felt slightly ___164___ (puzzle). I was thinking of pizza. I thought this tower was a place where people bought pizza. “I am sure it ___165___ be the best place to buy pizza in the world, isn’t it ” I thought. ___166___ I could go there by plane was always a question in my mind. It might be a long time later.
Many years later out of ___167___ (curious) I went to see the Leaning Tower. I knew then that it was Pisa and no pizza. It is ___168___ (approximate) 54 meters high. But there was still something special about it for me. I stared ___169___ the tower. It got its name because it really does lean to one side. I have fun with the shape of the tower. Some people say it ought to ___170___ (fix). Their first ___171___ (react) is that they are afraid it may fall over and they don’t like it to lean over the city.
I do not think the idea that people should repair it is good. The tower probably will not fall down. It is 600 years old. Why should anything happen to it now
And, if you ask me, I like ___172___ it looks like. To me it is a very human kind of leaning. Nothing is perfect, it seems to say. And who cares Why do people want things to be perfect Imperfect things may be more interesting. Let's take the tower of Pisa. Why is it so famous There are many other older, more beautiful towers in Italy. But Pisa tower is the ___173___(much) famous. People come from all over the world to see it.
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Not so very long ago, people contacted ____174____ (they) friends faraway only by writing letters. With ____175____development of technology, people keep in touch ____176____ their friends with social media tools nowadays. They find their friends with the same interests and maintain their friendship, even though they live in different ____177____ (country).
However, there is one disadvantage of making friends online. People tend ____178____ (post) only good things to make them appear happy and ____179____ (friend). In fact, we can't ____180____ (exact) know who the person on the Internet is. The person online may act as anyone ____181____ he likes to be.
Although technology ____182____ (change) the way of making friends and ____183____ (maintain) friendship, the meaning of friendship and our longing for friends remain the same. No one can live without a friend.
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____184____ ( sit ) back in my seat, I can’t believe that I’m about to travel along the railway that many foreign experts claimed was “impossible”. The train has been racing along ____185____ ( steady ) since it left Xining.
I was one of the people ____186____ came from all parts of China to work on this railway. Taking years to complete the Qinghai - Tibet Railway is a record of all of our efforts to overcome ____187____ most difficult challenges. How ____188____ ( protect ) the ecosystem was among the top concerns . The first landmark ____189____ ( catch ) my eye is the Qingshuihe Bridge, the world’s longest bridge built over permafrost. To prevent damage to wetlands and grasslands, 675 bridges ____190____ ( build ) between Golmud and Lhasa.
Tanggula Station, ____191____ ( locate ) at over 5,000 metres above sea level, is the highest railway station in the world. To make sure we stayed healthy, several oxygen - making stations were constructed. Passing Cuona Lake, I feel a sense of pride and ____192____ ( achieve ). Along the lake we built a twenty - kilometre wall to protect the lake ____193____ construction waste.
I’m proud that we built our “impossible” railway. It truly is an extraordinary “Sky Railway”.
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The classical gardens of Suzhou, Jiangsu province, date back to the 6th century ___194___ the city was founded ___195___ the capital of the Wu Kingdom. Today, more than 50 of these gardens are still in ___196___ (exist), nine of which are regarded as the finest embodiments (化身) of Chinese “Mountain and Water” gardens.
Built in the 11th century on the site of an ___197___ (early) destroyed garden, Canglang Pavilion has the longest history among all the existing classical gardens in Suzhou. Naturally ___198___ (lay) out and well designed, it is called one of the four best gardens in Suzhou. The garden looks simple but natural. Without complex ___199___ (decorate), it combines buildings with scenery so well ___200___ the whole garden appears to be naturally endowed (赋予). Since many of the ___201___ (origin) features of the garden have been preserved, the garden has a high historical and artistic value.
The classical gardens of Suzhou ___202___ (be) the most vivid specimens(样本)of culture from the East Yangtze Delta region in the 11th to 19th centuries. The underlying philosophy, literature, art, and craftsmanship ____203____ (show) in the architecture, gardening as well as the handcrafts perfectly reflect the monumental achievements of the social, cultural, scientific, and technological developments of this period.
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Christopher Reeve is not only known as a superhero in the Superman films, but also he _____204_____(regard) as a superhero to many in real life.
Reeve had passion in acting and starred in his first school play at the age of eight. Later, he was given the lead role in a Superman film. Reeve starred in four Superman films from 1978 to 1987. He gained a reputation for raising _____205_____ (aware) for good causes. He spoke out about health, education and child protection to help those most_____206_____ need.
Unfortunately, in 1995 disaster _____207_____ (strike) Reeve. He was thrown off his horse and broke his neck. His injuries were _____208_____ severe that his doctors didn't believe he would survive. He even thought of ending his own life. It was only due to the ongoing support of his wife, parents and friends _____209_____ he eventually found the will to live again.
After hard training, Reeve managed _____210_____ (return) to his film career by directing, producing and even starring in films. He became a passionate and _____211_____ (energy) advocate for people with back injuries and disabilities, _____212_____ (raise) millions of dollars in support of medical research. Many people who were stuck in illness were inspired by his positive attitude. ______213______ (sad), Reeve died on 10 October, 2004. He will always be remembered as a superhero—in more ways than one.
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Lang Lang is a Chinese piano superstar who has sold millions of albums worldwide. He has also used his fame and fortune to help schools ___214___ lack musical instruments and equipment. Now he ___215___ (bring) music to British state schools in an ___216___ (inspire) project that will set up “piano labs” across the nation.
Before this project, he has set up piano labs in 86 schools in the US, giving 70,000 kids access ___217___ keyboards. In China, he has put them in 104 schools, ___218___ (enable) 110,000 children to make music. This is ___219___ (chief) for pupils aged 7 to 12.
The first UK school to benefit is the Winns primary school, London’s 12th most disadvantaged town, where 53% of residents are from a minority ethnic background. It will receive 30 keyboards within the next few weeks. Every lab is accompanied by a course ___220___ (create) by the Toronto-based Royal Conservatory of Music and Lang Lang.
Lang Lang said: “When I visit our partner schools and see ___221___ joy on the students’ faces or hear from our teachers about the progress students are making, I ___222___(remind) of why We created this programme — to give children an opportunity to discover ____223____ they are able to achieve and to lift up their voices through music.”
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On Saturday night, a five-person team of the Chinese e-sports club, with the full name EDward Gaming, ___224___ (win) the 2021 League of Legends (LoL) World Championship in Iceland. The team has made very good use of the opportunity ___225___ (share) Chinese culture with the world. At the beginning of the championship, the members of EDG displayed Tai Chi martial arts, launching a “Chinese hurricane” there.
With the popularity of digital technology, new forms of cultural exchanges have been emerging, of which e-sports are of the ___226___ (hot). Unlike texts and videos, e-sports are understandable around the world, with the barriers of language ___227___ (break) down. Also e-sports appeal most to those in ___228___ (they) early 20s, as shown by the celebrations of college students on Saturday night, ___229___ in turn makes them a good bridge of communication between Chinese youngsters and their peers around the world. More ____230____(important), the e-sports industry is sustainable in spreading Chinese culture, as the large audiences mean huge commercial potential.
As early as 2019, Hainan province announced its plan of building ___231___ international e-sports center. On Nov 5, the 2022 Asian Games Committee announced it had listed eight e-sports ___232___ events in the Games. As more Chinese star gaming clubs and teams appear, the industry ___233___ (expect) to further grow and continue spreading Chinese culture to the world.
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The Tianshan Tuomuer Grand Canyon is about 25 kilometers long from east to west and 20 kilometers wide from north to south. It consists of three main ____234____ (valley) in the shape of the Chinese character “川”. ____235____ (situate) in the northwest of Xinjiang at the foot of Tuomur Peak, it is also known ____236____ “Kuduluk Grand Canyon”, ____237____ means “thrilling and mysterious” in Uygur (维吾尔语). It is the only way to the ancient post road in the northern and southern Tianshan Mountains.
On June 21, 2013, the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang ____238____ (list) as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. The area in which the Tuomur Grand Canyon lies is the ____239____ (large) among the four places in the Tianshan Mountains, ____240____ (account) for 59.87 percent of the whole site.
With its red canyons set against the snow-capped mountains in the distance, the dreamlike landscape ____241____ (complete) makes visitors lost in the beautiful and impressive view of nature. At night, you can see the stars. Remember that the temperature difference there is very large. While wearing short sleeves at noon, evenings may require ____242____ down jacket and other warm clothes. There is no tour bus service, but visitors can drive to the canyon by _____243_____ (they) or hire a bus. Apart from it, Xinjiang is in possession of many appealing tourist spots, attracting a good number of visitors at home and abroad.
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The 2022 “Focus On Zhejiang” International Cultural Exchange Activity was launched at Deqing World Geographic Information Town, in Huzhou city, East China’s Zhejiang province on Friday.
A folk music piece____244____(title) “Picturesque Zhejiang” raised the curtains to the opening ceremony of this event, featuring typical elements of Zhejiang, such as silk, tea, bamboo, and poetry. At the opening ceremony, the 2008 Nobel Prize winner for literature French writer Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio,____245____had once visited Hangzhou, made an____246____(appear) through a video. He recited Chinese ancient poet Li Bai’s poem Southern Maiden____247____French and____248____(express) his eagerness to travel to China. This year’s event will be more diverse than____249____of last year and it is scheduled to last until the end of the year, according to the organizer.
The “Asian Games International Class” was specially set up for foreign friends living in Zhejiang____250____(welcome) the 19th Asian Games, which will introduce the cultural and tourism resources of Zhejiang. Led by sports stars and foreign internet celebrities, the class will present various____251____(achieve) of the construction of beautiful homes in Zhejiang and common prosperity.
“Focus On Zhejiang” International Cultural Exchange Activity,____252____(joint) sponsored by Information Office of Zhejiang Provincial Government and Zhejiang Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism,_____253_____(hold) consistently for three years.
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The Jiaohe Ancient City Ruins, ___254___ (locate)10 kilometers west of Turpan, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is the largest, oldest and best-preserved earthen architectural site in the world, ___255___ holds great political, cultural, historical and artistic value.
Guri Bakri, a 39-year-old conservator of the Jiaohe Ruins, starts her daily inspection at the site as usual, ensuring the safety of tourists and ___256___ (make) photographic records along the way. She is the third generation of Guri’s family who have been working as local cultural conservators, ___257___ (constant) guarding this historic site since her grandfather ___258___ (become) the only conservator in Jiaohe in 1961.
After graduating in 2013, Guri returned to her hometown and became one of her father’s ___259___ (colleague). Talking about Jiaohe, Guri said that she would always remember June 22, 2014, when the Jiaohe Ancient City Ruins ___260___ (name) the World Heritage Site. She was proud of her participation in the application ___261___ the title.
In recent years, the state cultural protection department has invested more than 100 million yuan ($ 14.8m) in the ___262___ (protect) of Jiaohe Ancient City Ruins. This year, Jiaohe Ancient City Ruins will take the fifth round of structural reinforcement (加固). ____263____ team of conservators has also expanded to 12. This old city of more than 2,000 years is gaining new energy.
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In early December, Zhang Guimei was named a national outstanding(杰出的) member of the Communist Party of China for her___264___ (devote) to education in rural China.
About 20 years ago, while on the way to visit a student's house, Zhang Guimei, then a teacher in Huaping, Yunnan province, noticed a girl ___265___(sit) on the hillside. The girl, 13, told Zhang she was about to get married. It was decided by her parents. "But I want to go to school." the girl said. Zhang went to her house and tried to persuade her parents ___266___(let) the girl return to school and promised to pay for the school fees herself. However, they didn’t agree.
From then on, Zhang dreamt ___267___ building a free high school for girls. After years trying to raise money, ___268___(final) in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls, a free public high school, was founded at the foot of the Shizi Mountain in Huaping, ___269___ Zhang is the headmaster. Her efforts have been worth it. Since 2008, more than 18,000 students ___270___(admit) to college, which is considered a “miracle” in that distant area.
Zhang plays ___271___ active part in local education. It is reported that she___272___ (give) the honor of the country's “role model for teachers”, in February, 2021. Her moving stories encourage ____273____(thousand) of people.
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Going to Mount Huangshan reminds me of the popular Beatles’ song “The Long and Winding Road”. ____274____ is so breathtaking about the experience is the out-of-this-world scenes. The rolling sea of clouds you see once you are at the top will remind you how tiny we ____275____ (human) are.
The hot spring at the foot of the mountain is something you must try after the climb. It will ____276____(undoubted) help you get refreshed! The amazing thing about the spring is that the colder the temperature gets, the ____277____ (hot) the spring! Strange, isn’t it But that’s how nature is — always leaving us ____278____ (astonish).
What comes next is the endless series of steps. You can’t help wondering how hard it ____279____ (be) for the people then to put all those rocks into place. Though it is the only unnatural thing on your way up the mountain, still it highlights the whole adventure ____280____offers a place where you can sit down to rest your ____281____ (ache) legs.
As the song goes, this long and winding road “will never disappear”, and it will always stick in the visitor’s memory. It sure does in ____282____ (I). While you’re in China, Mount Huangshan is _____283_____ must to visit!
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Ecotourism is commonly regarded as low impact (影响) travel to undisturbed places. It is different from traditional tourism because it allows the traveler to become ___284___ (educate) about the areas - both in terms of geographical conditions and cultural characteristics, and often provides money for conservation and benefits the ___285___(develop) of the local areas.
Ecotourism has ___286___(it) origin with the environmental movement of the 1970s. It was not widely accepted as a travel concept ___287___ the late 1980s. During that time, increasing environmental awareness made it desirable.
Due to ___288___ growing popularity of environmentally-related and adventure travel, various types ___289___ trips are now being classified as ecotourism. Actually, a true eco-friendly trip must meet the following principles:
·Minimize the impact of ___290___(visit) the place.
·Build respect for and awareness of the environment and cultural practices.
·Provide ___291___(finance) aid and other benefits for local peoples.
·Make sure that the tourism provides experiences for both the visitors and the hosts.
Komodo National Park, officially recognized in 1980, is popular for ecotourism because of its unique biodiversity.___292___(activity) there range from whale watching to hiking (远足) and accommodations aim _____293_____(have) a low impact on the natural environment.
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