人教版（2019）选择性必修 第二册Unit 2 Bridging Cultures巩固基础练习 语法填空 专项训练 （含答案）
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高中英语 选择性必修二（人教2019版）
第二单元 巩固基础练习 语法填空 专项训练
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Videos of 77-year-old Xu Xiuzhen, who speaks different languages with foreigners while selling water, postcards and headdress flowers, have brought her fame(名声).
To support her family, Xu, who dropped out of junior school in the third grade, began to learn different languages ____1____(attract) more foreign customers.
Xu said she would convert(转变)words in any language into Chinese ____2____(character) based on their pronunciation and then memorize them. She would repeat the words in her head before going to bed and immediately ____3____waking up, which has given her fluency in basic conversations with foreigners, she said.
Over the past two decades, Xu ____4____(teach) herself 11 foreign languages, ____5____(include) English, Spanish, Japanese and Korean. In addition to making her ____6____(extreme) popular, her language ability has made it easier for her to communicate ____7____ foreign tourists. As ____8____result, Xu has also become one of the ____9____(busy) tour guides in Yangshuo. Her reputation draws a large crowd of tourists every day, especially foreign visitors, _____10_____come to meet the multilingual guide out of admiration.
“More and more foreign tourists are coming to Yangshuo, and I hope they will feel at home here with my help J she said.
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I feel so ___11___ (bless) to be alive in such a beautiful and wide place. Nothing can be ___12___ (good) than breathing the fresh air and enjoying the adventure of ___13___ (hike) over the difficult land to the other side of the valley.
Body language ___14___ (vary) from culture to culture. For example, making eye contact is a way to display interest while in other countries, it is not always approved ___15___. On the other hand, some gestures seem ___16___ (have) the same meaning everywhere. ___17___, a good knowledge of body language is a must for better communication.
___18___ impresses people most about Yuan Longping is his ongoing ability to fulfill his dream. He succeed in producing a rice ___19___ could feed more people at home and abroad. His latest vision for “seawater rice” has also become a _____20_____ (real). Everyone is waiting to see what he will dream up next.
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I’m your principal, Mr Xu at senior high school. I can’t wait ___21___ (describe) to you what senior high school life is like. The path before you leads ___22___ a world full of ___23___ (challenge) but when you rise to the challenges, you will have the opportunity to acquire great knowledge and enjoy ___24___ (person) growth. Most importantly, your time and effort at senior high school will open the door to your potential, ___25___ is your natural ability that can be developed when you try hard enough.
To ___26___ (full) realize your potential, ___27___ is important for you to make the most of our school resources. Of equal importance ___28___ (be) good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude. Last but not ___29___ (little), always look on the bright side and never lose hope, even in difficult situations.
You need to make a continuous effort to train your mind and develop your character. Senior high school will help you learn and grow, yet you alone are responsible for ____30____ (realize) your great potential. Be confident, do your best and make us proud!
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Can you imagine making a structure (结构体) out of toothpicks that is strong enough ____31____（hold）up a student’s desk I can’t. But because of such a school project Stan Munro ____32____（throw）into his career as a “toothpick engineer” years ago.
One winter break in primary school, my brother’s schoolwork was writing thank-you notes while ____33____（I）was making a hut out of toothpicks! Facing a pile of toothpicks, I still remember I was totally at ____34____loss what to do next. Under some guidance of my father, I started the ____35____（pain）task. Finally, the countless toothpicks became a whole structure with everything ____36____（stick）together by glue. Though the process took a lot of patience and was rough for me, there were no words to describe the sense of ____37____（proud）after finishing it. Importantly, that helped me find I was better at other things, like writing and playing the piano. ____38____ Stan Munro, I wasn’t born to be a toothpick engineer!
Isn’t it great that the school provides us with the chance to try different things, ____39____ gets us to discover our unknown talents It’s amazing to find what we try in school helps us figure out what we _____40_____（true）want to do when growing up.
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China is ____41____(wide) known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times, ____42____ the many ups and downs in its history. There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main ____43____(factor) has been the Chinese writing system.
At the beginning, ____44____(write) Chinese was a picture-based language. It Dates back several thousand years to the use of Longgu ---- animal bones and shells on which symbols ____45____(carve) by ancient Chinese people. Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in today’s hanzi.
By the Shang Dynasty, these symbols ____46____(become) a well-developed writing system. Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided geographically, ____47____(lead) to many varieties of dialects and characters. This, however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty.
Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country ____48____the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. That writing system was of great ____49____ (important) in uniting the Chinese people and culture. Even today, _____50_____ matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing.
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China is known for its brilliant civilization that ____51____(continue) since the ancient times despite the many ups and downs in its history. It is ____52____(wide) accepted that one of the reasons has been the Chinese writing system.
Several thousand years ago written Chinese was only symbols ____53____(carve) on animal bones or shells. During the Shang Dynasty, these symbols became a well-developed writing system in a ____54____(various) of forms. This, however, changed in the Qin Dynasty. Emperor Qin Shihuang united the seven major states into one unified country ____55____ the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. That writing system was ____56____ great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.
Written Chinese also serves as a vital way ____57____(connect) China’s present with its past. People in modern times can learn about the ancient Chinese by reading their classic works or ____58____(appreciate) Chinese calligraphy.
Today, with China playing ____59____ greater role in global affairs, the Chinese writing system has established _____60_____(it) as a window through which more and more international students can access China’s culture and history.
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My experience of teaching students was a wonderful adventure. I had to deal with various challenges again and again.
The ___61___ (great) part of it was the relationship I developed with two students. One of the students was Michael, ___62___ I met when I was working for a kindergarten. Before I became a morning bus assistant, I ___63___ (hear) that Michael was a student who would always shout, stand up on the bus, make fun ___64___ other students, and distract the bus driver. So I decided that each morning, ___65___ he got on the bus, I'd have Michael sit beside me. At first he didn't like this idea. But soon he settled down, ___66___ (know) he had no choice. I began to talk to him about little things outside of school life, such as his weekend ___67___ (activity) and things that he liked to do. I also listened ___68___ (close) to him. As I gave Michael the attention that he needed, little by little, he began to behave better and better.
Another student I took a special interest in was a boy ___69___ (name) Tony, a third grader. To some degree, Tony seemed to be a slow or passive learner. So I decided to see if I could find a way to encourage Tony _____70_____ (stay) at the task. Before long, he was paying more attention to his studies and scored high in all tests.
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There is new destination on the world tourism map-Saudi Arabia. The desert kingdom has decided to open its door to tourists, ___71___ come from around the world. It has decided to issue tourist visas to people from 49 different countries. The visas can be applied ___72___ online and will take just seven minutes to issue. Saudi Arabia's government believes its country has huge potential ___73___（develop） into major tourism destination. It has ___74___ wealth of natural attractions, deserts, World Heritage sites, beautiful beaches and unique cultures. The government also wants to make sure it can earn money from other industries in addition to oil and gas. It hopes tourism will contribute 10% of the country's GDP by 2030.
Tourists ___75___（allow） to stay in Saudi Arabia for a maximum of 90 days in one year. They can enter the Kingdom multiple times in that year. Ahmad Al-Khateeb， chairman of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage, explained the ___76___（important）of tourism to Saudi. He said：“___77___（open） Saudi Arabia to international tourists is a ___78___（history） moment for our country." He added that Saudi has a lot to offer："Businesses from around the world will establish operations within the Kingdom ___79___ its unique attractions, culture and natural beauty become more ____80____（wide）appreciated."
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On the first day of my senior high，I _____81_____(wake) up early and got to my new school, eager to get to know it. During my _____82_____(explore), I met a white-haired man, who later turned out to be my English teacher. In my first class, our English teacher asked us to introduce_____83_____(we) one by one, and he went first. But I was too nervous _____84_____(pay) attention, _____85_____(wonder) how I could make a good first impression. I was organizing my words _____86_____my turn came. Hearing my self-introduction, everyone in my class started laughing. I looked at them in panic. However, my teacher said, “Nice to know we share the same name.” Although I got _____87_____(embarrass), his words made me a lot more relaxed.
Then, Mr Meng explained that at senior high we are going to face some challenges, which might sometimes put us under _____88_____(press). But it all depends on _____89_____we do. Finally, he told us to keep calm and be prepared so as to make _______90_______most of the time at senior high.
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Hello, everyone. Welcome ____91____ senior high school! Today is the start of a new term; it is also the start of a three-year journey and the start of a ____92____(promise) future. The path before you leads to a world full of ____93____(challenge). However, when you work hard to get over the challenges, you have the opportunity to acquire great knowledge ____94____ enjoy personal growth. Most importantly, your time and effort at senior high school will open ____95____ door to your potential. Put ____96____ (simple), potential is your natural ability that can ____97____(develop) when you try hard enough. To fully realize your potential, it is important for you ____98____ (make) the most of our school resources. Of equal ____99____(important) are your good study habits, a positive attitude and useful skills. Last but not least, make efforts to improve the necessary communication skills and develop critical and independent thinking. In time you will find yourself ____100____ (grow) into a well-rounded individual.
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I got afraid when I was going to join Thompson Rivers University, far away from my country with totally ____101____ new culture and new people. I became nervous because I had no experience of getting ____102____ (adapt) to a whole new place. After landing in Canada, I’ve started facing a lot of ____103____ (problem). I wasn’t able ____104____(communicate) with people easily because the accent (口音) here wasn’t familiar ____105____ me. As Canada’s first language is English, they have a natural way of accent, ____106____ sounds like a bird singing a nice song. They use different intonation and stress. Moreover, I was afraid of ____107____ (make) mistakes.
When I first came to the university, I met up with national and international students, and ____108____ (talk) to them about my culture. I also gathered information about their cultures and traditions. I started to talk in English with my friends. Though I found ____109____ hard to avoid mistakes while talking, I did not give up for a single second. I kept practicing. Many people helped me, _____110_____ (especial) the professors and instructors here. All I needed to do was hard work.
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While the Internet has guaranteed the place of English as the most used language, Chinese still holds the top position as the most used mother tongue. Since Shang dynasty, Chinese people ___111___ (use) a complete system of characters. One of the great advantages of using one single writing system is that people ___112___ speak different dialects can understand each other’s writing. Therefore, communication can go on ___113___ many troubles. People in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan still write traditional Chinese characters, while people on China’s mainland use ___114___ (simplify) Chinese characters, but it does not pose much ___115___ (difficult) in recognizing the characters. Some scholars believe that Chinese characters are one of the important ___116___ (factor) that keep South and North China unbroken for ___117___ very long time. Some scholars even consider Chinese characters ___118___ (be) the Fifth Great Invention of Ancient China, alongside the other Four Great Inventions, which are paper, the compass, gunpowder and movable typography (活版印刷术). Though pronunciation marks are ___119___ (slight) different, Chinese characters ___120___ (adopt) in other languages in ancient time, which indicates China`s cultural influence on these countries since ancient times, especially during the Tang(618—907) and the Song(960—1279) dynasties.
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The first day of school began on a bright note for a teacher who was glancing over the class roll. After each student’s name was a number, such as 138,140,154 and so on. “Look at these IQs,” she thought to____121____(she). “They’ve given me a terrific class.” As a result, the elated teacher worked harder with this class than with her others. She tried new____122____(innovation) that she thought would challenge them and hold their interest. And it worked. The class did much better than any of her other classes,____123____she had taught in the usual way. Only later did she find out that the figures after each pupil’s name stood for their locker numbers.
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 blanks with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
Why Does Language Preservation Matter
One language dies every two weeks. This trend isn’t about to go away, either: about half of the world’s languages are at risk of extinction by the year 2100, ___124___ increasing globalization. According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), at least 43% of the 6,000 world languages are already endangered. UNESCO created International Mother Language Day, celebrated each year on February 21, ___125___ (increase) awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and foster international understanding. This holiday reminds us that languages, whether ___126___ (use) by millions or just one person, have value.
Both social changes and extreme events spur language extinction. For example, about 40% of the world’s population does not have access ___127___ education in their mother tongue. ___128___ (feel) pressure to integrate into a more dominant culture, some parents choose only to teach their children a mainstream language.
___129___ a language disappears, we lose much of the history, culture, and heritage of the people who spoke it.
Latin has long been a dead language, ___130___ some schools still teach it. There are no native speakers left, no one can tell us ___131___ it should sound or explain the meaning of certain words and figures of speech.
We ___132___ take effective measures to retain the knowledge of a community. ___133___ (get) a head start is especially important for oral languages that don’t have any written records. Governments, professional organizations, and local communities are jointing together to protect and promote linguistic diversity.
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On the first day of my senior high, I ___134___ (wake) up early and got to my new school, eager to get to know it. How excited I was ___135___ (explore) it! During my first class, Mr Meng, our English teacher asked us to introduce ___136___ (we) one by one, and he went first, but I was ___137___ nervous to pay attention, wondering how I could make a good first ___138___ (impress). I was organising my words when my turn came. ___139___ (hear) my self-introduction, everyone in my class started laughing. I looked at them in panic. However, my teacher said, “Nice to know we share the same name.” Although I got ___140___ (embarrass), his words made me a lot more relaxed.
Then, Mr. Meng explained that in senior high school life, we might sometimes be put ___141___ pressure by challenges like that and it all depends on ___142___ we do. Finally, he told us to keep calm and be prepared so as to make ____143____ most of the time at senior high.
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As we all know, every sentence we speak____144____ (reflect) something about who we are as humans. Even people____145____ (speak) the same language have distinct dialects( 方 言 ) that ____146____ (root) in their history and culture. Language also throws light on____147____ (connect) between us and our natural environment. Plants and animals that are given names____148____ any language are generally ____149____ that are relevant to people who are speaking the language. While we might think of language as having ____150____ fixed set of words and rules that we learn in school, in fact language is always evolving. New words begin to emerge ____151____ others fall out of use and pronunciation changes over time. Languages are as diverse as the communities ____152____ speak them and there are about 7,000 languages around the world. Yet, as many as half of them could go_____153_____ (silence) by the end of this century.
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Adam is a freshman at senior high school. ____154____(go) from junior high school to senior high school is really ____155____(challenge). So he felt a little ____156____(confuse) at first.
First, he had to choose the suitable ____157____(course). Luckily, his adviser helped him and ____158____(recommend) that he sign up for advanced literature.
Second, he had to choose extra-curricular activities, too. To his ____159____(disappoint), when he tried to join the school football team, the coach refused him. ____160____, he didn't lose hope. He'll find a way to improve by himself so that he can join the team next year.
Last, he'll have to study ____161____(hard) as a senior high school student and get used to ____162____(be) responsible for a lot more. He'll be well prepared ____163____ university or whatever else comes in the future.
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People say that the real culture of Beijing exists ____164____ the culture of hutong and siheyuan. The hutongs ____165____ (locate) in Beijing are formed by lanes of siheyuan, which is a type of residence in ____166____ houses are purposely built to form squares or rectangles.
In the mid 20th century, several hutongs in Beijing were torn down to pave the way for the ____167____ (develop) of the city. However, since then, thanks to efforts designed to safeguard this ____168____ (significance) aspect of the Chinese architectural culture, many hutongs ____169____ (preserve).
Because of the interlacement (交织) of the lanes, every house is connected to the other, making ____170____ easy for local people to keep in touch with their neighbors. ____171____, once one enters any of them, one can feel the deep and warm relationships among people, which is rarely found in this modern world.
Gossiping in these lanes ____172____ (be) a common scene as it is the main way for people _____173_____ (strong) their relationship. Where there is such a lane, there is a story.
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Six months ago, Xie Lei boarded a plane for London. It was the first time that she___174___（leave）home. She went to a university to study for a business qualification and chose the exchange programme because she wanted to learn about___175___（globe）business. She was___176___（ambition）to set up a business after graduation.
At first, Xie Lei had to adapt to in different country. She chose to live with a host family, who can help with her___177___（adapt）to the new culture. When she missed home, she felt___178___（comfort） to have a second family. Also Xie Lei had to satisfy academic requirements. Her tutor told her to acknowledge___179___other people had said if she cited their ideas, and advised her to read lots of information in order to form___180___wise opinion of her own.
Now halfway through her exchange year, Xie Lei felt much more at home in the UK. She said___181___（engage）in British culture had helped and that she had___182___（involve） in social activities. She also said while learning about business, she was acting as a cultural messenger building a bridge____183____the two countries.
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Why people have trouble ___184___ （learn）English I hadn't asked myself that until one day when my son asked me ___185___ （sudden）whether there was ham in a hamburger, which got me thinking how English can be a crazy language to learn. There are many words that can be ___186___ （confuse）and also can make us wonder ___187___ the unique madness of English. For example, we sculpt a ___188___ （sculpt）and paint a painting, but we take ___189___ photo. “Hard” and “soft" are opposite in meaning, but “hardly" and “softly" aren't. And do you read the ___190___ （capitalize） “WHO” in a medical report as the “who" in “Who's that " All the examples tell us that English ___191___ （invent）by people and it ___192___ （reflect）the creativity of the human race. That's ____193____ when the stars are out, they are visible, but when the lights are out, they are invisible.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Blue talk is language or a topic not fit for polite conversation. It is ____194____ (typical) charactered by the use of words which are considered profane (亵渎的) and discussions of topics which are considered offensive (冒犯的). What can be considered as blue talk often changes, ____195____ (depend) on the culture and the company one is keeping. As a general rule, if one is not sure whether or not something will be considered offensive, it is better to remain in complete ____196____ (silent).
The use of “blue” to describe something profane ____197____ (date) from around the 1800s, but its origins are a bit unclear. ____198____ we know for sure is that people in the USA were certainly referencing blue talk by the 1840s and the word spread to ____199____ English-speaking corners of the world very quickly. As time goes by, the rules about acceptable conversation have changed greatly; at one time, for example, few women ____200____ (allow) to participate in ____201____ (politics) discussion, but currently they run for President.
Different people have different values, especially when it comes to language. Topics or words which are ____202____ little importance to some people may be deeply offensive to others. ____203____ (deal) with social situations more easily, it is necessary for us to stay sensitive all the time when talking.
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The world of Chinese literature is one that is familiar ____204____ us all. But have you ever stopped to wonder ____205____ works are read outside of China and how they are received？Today，four Sinologists and translators share their experience of Chinese literature ____206____ us.
Petko: The Shaolin Temple I watched gave me so many reasons ____207____ fall in love with China. I particularly like classical Chinese literature, especially works from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Annelous: I became interested in languages at a young age. ____208____ (start) high school, I began reading ____209____ (book) about Chinese history and culture.
Joachim: At the age of 15, my mother bought me a copy of the classic Shi Ji. After ____210____(read) it, I realised the true genius of China's “Grand Historian”, Sima Qian. His ____211____ (write) had a profound effect on me.
Mai: I ____212____ (gradual) fell in love with Chinese literature when I started working as a translator. I don't care if a writer is popular or not. What interests me most is the work _____213_____ (it).
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There was a time ___214___ I got tired of learning English. That was the reason ___215___ I was forced to join an English learning club, ___216___ my English would be improved. My tutor was a professor from England ___217___ spoken English was quite excellent. I tried to communicate with him in English, from ___218___ I gained a lot of useful instructions. In the club I got along well with all my classmates. Our club held various kinds of English activities ___219___we had never participated in before. My partner was a beautiful girl, with ___220___ help I made great progress in my English study. Every morning I recited the new words ___221___ I had just learned. Besides, I kept a diary, in ___222___ I set down a series of things ____223____ happened around me every day. I tried to find the best way ____224____ I could overcome my difficulties in learning English. Now, I must thank my tutor ____225____ encouraged me and my partner with ____226____ I studied English together. They are my friends ____227____ I should trust forever. ____228____ the saying goes, nothing is impossible to a willing heart.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
There are several reasons why school uniforms are good idea. First of all, uniforms help the school look smart. The students feel that they belong to a particular group. When every pupil in the school wears the uniform, nobody ___229___(have) to worry about fashion(时尚). Everybody wears ___230___ same style of clothes. Uniforms can be useful in unexpected ways. A school in Ireland has introduced an interesting new uniform. On the edge of the jacket, there is a piece of cloth ___231___ gives off light in the dark. When the children are walking or ___232___(cycle) to school on dark mornings, car drivers can ___233___(easy) see them.
But can uniforms help improve school standards The answer ___234___ this question is not clear. One study in America found that students’ grades ___235___(improve) a little after the school introduced uniforms. But some students didn’t want ___236___(wear) the uniform. Other American studies showed no ___237___(connect) between uniforms and school performance.
School uniforms are ____238____(tradition) in Britain, but some schools are starting to get rid of them. Some very good schools don’t have a uniform policy. However, uniforms are still popular. Pupils at about 90 percent of British secondary schools wear uniforms.
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Why do people have trouble _______239_______(learn) English I hadn’t asked myself that until one day when my son asked me _______240_______(sudden) whether there was ham in a hamburger, which got me _______241_______(think) how English can be a crazy language to learn. There are many words that can be confusing and also can make us wonder _______242_______the unique madness of English. For example, we sculpt a _______243_______(sculpt) and paint a painting but we take _______244_______photo. “Hard” and “soft“ are opposite in meaning, but “hardly” and “softly” aren’t. And do you read the _______245_______(capitalize) “WHO” in a medical report as the “who” in ”Who’s that “ All the examples tell us that English _______246_______(invent) by people and it _______247_______(reflect) the creativity of the human race. That’s ________248________when the stars are out, they are visible, but when the lights are out, they are invisible.
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Never too old to learn
I have just received a letter from my old school, ____249____ (inform) me that my former headmaster, Mr. Stuart Page, will be retiring next week. Pupils of the school, old and new, will be sending him ____250____ present to mark the occasion. All those ____251____ have contributed towards the gift will sign their names in a large album which will be sent to the ____252____ (headmaster) home. We shall all remember Mr. Page for his ____253____ (patient) and understanding and for the kind encouragement he gave us when we went so ____254____ (willing) to school. A great many former pupils will be attending a farewell dinner ____255____ his honour next Thursday. ____256____ is a curious coincidence that the day before his retirement, Mr. Page ____257____(teacher) for a total of forty years. After he has retired, he will devote ____258____ to gardening. For him, this will be an entirely new hobby. But this does not matter, for, as he has often remarked, one is never too old to learn.
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A video of a girl wearing a big smile and a red coat recently went viral on Chinese social media.
Tie Jiaxin, 7, ___259___ first grade student at Daping Primary School, had just finished class and ___260___ (wait)for the bus to go home when her teacher, Ma Rui, shot the video on March 4.
Ma, who became a volunteer teacher at Daping Primary School more than one year ago, said it has been a habit of hers to record ___261___ she sees by camera on her phone as well as sharing the recordings ___262___ a wider audience.
Daping Primary School serves as a vivid example of the outcomes of poverty alleviation(扶贫). Students there used to have classes in adobe schoolhouses and suffered from a ___263___ (short)of exercise books. Today, they ___264___ (provide)with free meals and better facilities, such as new school buildings and playgrounds. In addition, more ___265___ (advance)teaching methods, including the use of multimedia teaching and Internet-assisted teaching facilities, have also broadened students’ horizons and have made them ___266___ (confident)in their studies.
After the story of the school went viral online, the China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation, one of China’s largest non-governmental ___267___ (organization)working in poverty reduction, donated kitchen equipment worth 50,000 yuan ___268___ (support)the school.
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What is senior high school like The path ____269____ you will go leads to a world full of challenges; a new environment, new knowledge and new ways of thinking. ____270____, the opportunity lies in each challenge. When you rise to the challenges, you ____271____ (have) the opportunity to acquire great knowledge and enjoy personal ____272____ (grow). Most ____273____ (important), your time and effort at senior high school will open the door to your potential.
____274____ (realize) your potential, it is important for you to make the most of our school resources. Take advantage of your classes, learn from your teachers and classmates, and make use of our school ____275____ (facility). Good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude ____276____ (be) equally important. As ____277____ senior high school student, you must make efforts to improve your communication and problem-solving skills. Last but not least, always look on the bright side and never lose hope, even in difficult situations. In time you will find yourself ____278____ (grow) into a well-rounded individual.
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Chinese was formally announced an ____279____ (office) language of the United Nations World Tourism Organization on January 25.
That means the organization will use the Chinese language, ____280____ will improve China’s soft power in global tourism and, by extension, the cultural domain (领域). It will advance the growth of China’s tourism, ____281____ (encourage) other countries to adopt its policies. Also, tourist places in China will get more exposure. ____282____(consequence), the number of people learning Chinese will definitely grow.
There are two main reasons ____283____ that. First, Chinese cultural and tourism authorities ____284____ (promote) Chinese culture for long. As far back as in 2006, Spring Festival was listed as a national cultural heritage (遗产) and given special protection. Now, there are numerous influential festival lists in the world and almost all of them list the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival. Many even list ____285____ at the top. Second, the year-on-year growth in the number of Chinese tourists before 2020 has played ____286____ important part in promoting the Chinese language and culture. Globally, Chinese faces have become common at scenic spots. That has a lot to do ____287____ China’s improving economy and the constantly rising per capital income (人均收入).
With China’s comprehensive capability (综合实力) increasing, it is expected that its influence in other soft power domains will also grow in the years ____288____(come).
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Learning a foreign language is a challenging task, but it can also be ____289____ very enjoyable experience. Here are a few tips on how to learn a foreign language well. Firstly, work ____290____ your own pace. You’ll find ____291____(effective) to study for half an hour rather than try to do a whole unit at once. Secondly, use language ____292____(communicate). Don’t be afraid of ____293____(make) mistakes. The important thing is to build up your ____294____(confident) in speaking. Thirdly, build up your vocabulary. You should learn vocabulary by topics or in sentences, ____295____ is very effective. Besides, get used to hearing everyday language at normal speed. Listening to the course recordings as ____296____(frequent) as possible is a good ____297____(choose). And above all, have fun ______298______(learn) language.
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第二单元 巩固基础练习 语法填空 专项训练
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Videos of 77-year-old Xu Xiuzhen, who speaks different languages with foreigners while selling water, postcards and headdress flowers, have brought her fame(名声).
To support her family, Xu, who dropped out of junior school in the third grade, began to learn different languages ____1____(attract) more foreign customers.
Xu said she would convert(转变)words in any language into Chinese ____2____(character) based on their pronunciation and then memorize them. She would repeat the words in her head before going to bed and immediately ____3____waking up, which has given her fluency in basic conversations with foreigners, she said.
Over the past two decades, Xu ____4____(teach) herself 11 foreign languages, ____5____(include) English, Spanish, Japanese and Korean. In addition to making her ____6____(extreme) popular, her language ability has made it easier for her to communicate ____7____ foreign tourists. As ____8____result, Xu has also become one of the ____9____(busy) tour guides in Yangshuo. Her reputation draws a large crowd of tourists every day, especially foreign visitors, _____10_____come to meet the multilingual guide out of admiration.
“More and more foreign tourists are coming to Yangshuo, and I hope they will feel at home here with my help J she said.
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I feel so ___11___ (bless) to be alive in such a beautiful and wide place. Nothing can be ___12___ (good) than breathing the fresh air and enjoying the adventure of ___13___ (hike) over the difficult land to the other side of the valley.
Body language ___14___ (vary) from culture to culture. For example, making eye contact is a way to display interest while in other countries, it is not always approved ___15___. On the other hand, some gestures seem ___16___ (have) the same meaning everywhere. ___17___, a good knowledge of body language is a must for better communication.
___18___ impresses people most about Yuan Longping is his ongoing ability to fulfill his dream. He succeed in producing a rice ___19___ could feed more people at home and abroad. His latest vision for “seawater rice” has also become a _____20_____ (real). Everyone is waiting to see what he will dream up next.
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I’m your principal, Mr Xu at senior high school. I can’t wait ___21___ (describe) to you what senior high school life is like. The path before you leads ___22___ a world full of ___23___ (challenge) but when you rise to the challenges, you will have the opportunity to acquire great knowledge and enjoy ___24___ (person) growth. Most importantly, your time and effort at senior high school will open the door to your potential, ___25___ is your natural ability that can be developed when you try hard enough.
To ___26___ (full) realize your potential, ___27___ is important for you to make the most of our school resources. Of equal importance ___28___ (be) good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude. Last but not ___29___ (little), always look on the bright side and never lose hope, even in difficult situations.
You need to make a continuous effort to train your mind and develop your character. Senior high school will help you learn and grow, yet you alone are responsible for ____30____ (realize) your great potential. Be confident, do your best and make us proud!
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Can you imagine making a structure (结构体) out of toothpicks that is strong enough ____31____（hold）up a student’s desk I can’t. But because of such a school project Stan Munro ____32____（throw）into his career as a “toothpick engineer” years ago.
One winter break in primary school, my brother’s schoolwork was writing thank-you notes while ____33____（I）was making a hut out of toothpicks! Facing a pile of toothpicks, I still remember I was totally at ____34____loss what to do next. Under some guidance of my father, I started the ____35____（pain）task. Finally, the countless toothpicks became a whole structure with everything ____36____（stick）together by glue. Though the process took a lot of patience and was rough for me, there were no words to describe the sense of ____37____（proud）after finishing it. Importantly, that helped me find I was better at other things, like writing and playing the piano. ____38____ Stan Munro, I wasn’t born to be a toothpick engineer!
Isn’t it great that the school provides us with the chance to try different things, ____39____ gets us to discover our unknown talents It’s amazing to find what we try in school helps us figure out what we _____40_____（true）want to do when growing up.
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China is ____41____(wide) known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times, ____42____ the many ups and downs in its history. There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main ____43____(factor) has been the Chinese writing system.
At the beginning, ____44____(write) Chinese was a picture-based language. It Dates back several thousand years to the use of Longgu ---- animal bones and shells on which symbols ____45____(carve) by ancient Chinese people. Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in today’s hanzi.
By the Shang Dynasty, these symbols ____46____(become) a well-developed writing system. Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided geographically, ____47____(lead) to many varieties of dialects and characters. This, however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty.
Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country ____48____the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. That writing system was of great ____49____ (important) in uniting the Chinese people and culture. Even today, _____50_____ matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing.
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China is known for its brilliant civilization that ____51____(continue) since the ancient times despite the many ups and downs in its history. It is ____52____(wide) accepted that one of the reasons has been the Chinese writing system.
Several thousand years ago written Chinese was only symbols ____53____(carve) on animal bones or shells. During the Shang Dynasty, these symbols became a well-developed writing system in a ____54____(various) of forms. This, however, changed in the Qin Dynasty. Emperor Qin Shihuang united the seven major states into one unified country ____55____ the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. That writing system was ____56____ great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.
Written Chinese also serves as a vital way ____57____(connect) China’s present with its past. People in modern times can learn about the ancient Chinese by reading their classic works or ____58____(appreciate) Chinese calligraphy.
Today, with China playing ____59____ greater role in global affairs, the Chinese writing system has established _____60_____(it) as a window through which more and more international students can access China’s culture and history.
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My experience of teaching students was a wonderful adventure. I had to deal with various challenges again and again.
The ___61___ (great) part of it was the relationship I developed with two students. One of the students was Michael, ___62___ I met when I was working for a kindergarten. Before I became a morning bus assistant, I ___63___ (hear) that Michael was a student who would always shout, stand up on the bus, make fun ___64___ other students, and distract the bus driver. So I decided that each morning, ___65___ he got on the bus, I'd have Michael sit beside me. At first he didn't like this idea. But soon he settled down, ___66___ (know) he had no choice. I began to talk to him about little things outside of school life, such as his weekend ___67___ (activity) and things that he liked to do. I also listened ___68___ (close) to him. As I gave Michael the attention that he needed, little by little, he began to behave better and better.
Another student I took a special interest in was a boy ___69___ (name) Tony, a third grader. To some degree, Tony seemed to be a slow or passive learner. So I decided to see if I could find a way to encourage Tony _____70_____ (stay) at the task. Before long, he was paying more attention to his studies and scored high in all tests.
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There is new destination on the world tourism map-Saudi Arabia. The desert kingdom has decided to open its door to tourists, ___71___ come from around the world. It has decided to issue tourist visas to people from 49 different countries. The visas can be applied ___72___ online and will take just seven minutes to issue. Saudi Arabia's government believes its country has huge potential ___73___（develop） into major tourism destination. It has ___74___ wealth of natural attractions, deserts, World Heritage sites, beautiful beaches and unique cultures. The government also wants to make sure it can earn money from other industries in addition to oil and gas. It hopes tourism will contribute 10% of the country's GDP by 2030.
Tourists ___75___（allow） to stay in Saudi Arabia for a maximum of 90 days in one year. They can enter the Kingdom multiple times in that year. Ahmad Al-Khateeb， chairman of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage, explained the ___76___（important）of tourism to Saudi. He said：“___77___（open） Saudi Arabia to international tourists is a ___78___（history） moment for our country." He added that Saudi has a lot to offer："Businesses from around the world will establish operations within the Kingdom ___79___ its unique attractions, culture and natural beauty become more ____80____（wide）appreciated."
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On the first day of my senior high，I _____81_____(wake) up early and got to my new school, eager to get to know it. During my _____82_____(explore), I met a white-haired man, who later turned out to be my English teacher. In my first class, our English teacher asked us to introduce_____83_____(we) one by one, and he went first. But I was too nervous _____84_____(pay) attention, _____85_____(wonder) how I could make a good first impression. I was organizing my words _____86_____my turn came. Hearing my self-introduction, everyone in my class started laughing. I looked at them in panic. However, my teacher said, “Nice to know we share the same name.” Although I got _____87_____(embarrass), his words made me a lot more relaxed.
Then, Mr Meng explained that at senior high we are going to face some challenges, which might sometimes put us under _____88_____(press). But it all depends on _____89_____we do. Finally, he told us to keep calm and be prepared so as to make _______90_______most of the time at senior high.
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Hello, everyone. Welcome ____91____ senior high school! Today is the start of a new term; it is also the start of a three-year journey and the start of a ____92____(promise) future. The path before you leads to a world full of ____93____(challenge). However, when you work hard to get over the challenges, you have the opportunity to acquire great knowledge ____94____ enjoy personal growth. Most importantly, your time and effort at senior high school will open ____95____ door to your potential. Put ____96____ (simple), potential is your natural ability that can ____97____(develop) when you try hard enough. To fully realize your potential, it is important for you ____98____ (make) the most of our school resources. Of equal ____99____(important) are your good study habits, a positive attitude and useful skills. Last but not least, make efforts to improve the necessary communication skills and develop critical and independent thinking. In time you will find yourself ____100____ (grow) into a well-rounded individual.
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I got afraid when I was going to join Thompson Rivers University, far away from my country with totally ____101____ new culture and new people. I became nervous because I had no experience of getting ____102____ (adapt) to a whole new place. After landing in Canada, I’ve started facing a lot of ____103____ (problem). I wasn’t able ____104____(communicate) with people easily because the accent (口音) here wasn’t familiar ____105____ me. As Canada’s first language is English, they have a natural way of accent, ____106____ sounds like a bird singing a nice song. They use different intonation and stress. Moreover, I was afraid of ____107____ (make) mistakes.
When I first came to the university, I met up with national and international students, and ____108____ (talk) to them about my culture. I also gathered information about their cultures and traditions. I started to talk in English with my friends. Though I found ____109____ hard to avoid mistakes while talking, I did not give up for a single second. I kept practicing. Many people helped me, _____110_____ (especial) the professors and instructors here. All I needed to do was hard work.
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While the Internet has guaranteed the place of English as the most used language, Chinese still holds the top position as the most used mother tongue. Since Shang dynasty, Chinese people ___111___ (use) a complete system of characters. One of the great advantages of using one single writing system is that people ___112___ speak different dialects can understand each other’s writing. Therefore, communication can go on ___113___ many troubles. People in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan still write traditional Chinese characters, while people on China’s mainland use ___114___ (simplify) Chinese characters, but it does not pose much ___115___ (difficult) in recognizing the characters. Some scholars believe that Chinese characters are one of the important ___116___ (factor) that keep South and North China unbroken for ___117___ very long time. Some scholars even consider Chinese characters ___118___ (be) the Fifth Great Invention of Ancient China, alongside the other Four Great Inventions, which are paper, the compass, gunpowder and movable typography (活版印刷术). Though pronunciation marks are ___119___ (slight) different, Chinese characters ___120___ (adopt) in other languages in ancient time, which indicates China`s cultural influence on these countries since ancient times, especially during the Tang(618—907) and the Song(960—1279) dynasties.
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The first day of school began on a bright note for a teacher who was glancing over the class roll. After each student’s name was a number, such as 138,140,154 and so on. “Look at these IQs,” she thought to____121____(she). “They’ve given me a terrific class.” As a result, the elated teacher worked harder with this class than with her others. She tried new____122____(innovation) that she thought would challenge them and hold their interest. And it worked. The class did much better than any of her other classes,____123____she had taught in the usual way. Only later did she find out that the figures after each pupil’s name stood for their locker numbers.
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 blanks with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
Why Does Language Preservation Matter
One language dies every two weeks. This trend isn’t about to go away, either: about half of the world’s languages are at risk of extinction by the year 2100, ___124___ increasing globalization. According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), at least 43% of the 6,000 world languages are already endangered. UNESCO created International Mother Language Day, celebrated each year on February 21, ___125___ (increase) awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and foster international understanding. This holiday reminds us that languages, whether ___126___ (use) by millions or just one person, have value.
Both social changes and extreme events spur language extinction. For example, about 40% of the world’s population does not have access ___127___ education in their mother tongue. ___128___ (feel) pressure to integrate into a more dominant culture, some parents choose only to teach their children a mainstream language.
___129___ a language disappears, we lose much of the history, culture, and heritage of the people who spoke it.
Latin has long been a dead language, ___130___ some schools still teach it. There are no native speakers left, no one can tell us ___131___ it should sound or explain the meaning of certain words and figures of speech.
We ___132___ take effective measures to retain the knowledge of a community. ___133___ (get) a head start is especially important for oral languages that don’t have any written records. Governments, professional organizations, and local communities are jointing together to protect and promote linguistic diversity.
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On the first day of my senior high, I ___134___ (wake) up early and got to my new school, eager to get to know it. How excited I was ___135___ (explore) it! During my first class, Mr Meng, our English teacher asked us to introduce ___136___ (we) one by one, and he went first, but I was ___137___ nervous to pay attention, wondering how I could make a good first ___138___ (impress). I was organising my words when my turn came. ___139___ (hear) my self-introduction, everyone in my class started laughing. I looked at them in panic. However, my teacher said, “Nice to know we share the same name.” Although I got ___140___ (embarrass), his words made me a lot more relaxed.
Then, Mr. Meng explained that in senior high school life, we might sometimes be put ___141___ pressure by challenges like that and it all depends on ___142___ we do. Finally, he told us to keep calm and be prepared so as to make ____143____ most of the time at senior high.
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As we all know, every sentence we speak____144____ (reflect) something about who we are as humans. Even people____145____ (speak) the same language have distinct dialects( 方 言 ) that ____146____ (root) in their history and culture. Language also throws light on____147____ (connect) between us and our natural environment. Plants and animals that are given names____148____ any language are generally ____149____ that are relevant to people who are speaking the language. While we might think of language as having ____150____ fixed set of words and rules that we learn in school, in fact language is always evolving. New words begin to emerge ____151____ others fall out of use and pronunciation changes over time. Languages are as diverse as the communities ____152____ speak them and there are about 7,000 languages around the world. Yet, as many as half of them could go_____153_____ (silence) by the end of this century.
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Adam is a freshman at senior high school. ____154____(go) from junior high school to senior high school is really ____155____(challenge). So he felt a little ____156____(confuse) at first.
First, he had to choose the suitable ____157____(course). Luckily, his adviser helped him and ____158____(recommend) that he sign up for advanced literature.
Second, he had to choose extra-curricular activities, too. To his ____159____(disappoint), when he tried to join the school football team, the coach refused him. ____160____, he didn't lose hope. He'll find a way to improve by himself so that he can join the team next year.
Last, he'll have to study ____161____(hard) as a senior high school student and get used to ____162____(be) responsible for a lot more. He'll be well prepared ____163____ university or whatever else comes in the future.
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People say that the real culture of Beijing exists ____164____ the culture of hutong and siheyuan. The hutongs ____165____ (locate) in Beijing are formed by lanes of siheyuan, which is a type of residence in ____166____ houses are purposely built to form squares or rectangles.
In the mid 20th century, several hutongs in Beijing were torn down to pave the way for the ____167____ (develop) of the city. However, since then, thanks to efforts designed to safeguard this ____168____ (significance) aspect of the Chinese architectural culture, many hutongs ____169____ (preserve).
Because of the interlacement (交织) of the lanes, every house is connected to the other, making ____170____ easy for local people to keep in touch with their neighbors. ____171____, once one enters any of them, one can feel the deep and warm relationships among people, which is rarely found in this modern world.
Gossiping in these lanes ____172____ (be) a common scene as it is the main way for people _____173_____ (strong) their relationship. Where there is such a lane, there is a story.
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Six months ago, Xie Lei boarded a plane for London. It was the first time that she___174___（leave）home. She went to a university to study for a business qualification and chose the exchange programme because she wanted to learn about___175___（globe）business. She was___176___（ambition）to set up a business after graduation.
At first, Xie Lei had to adapt to in different country. She chose to live with a host family, who can help with her___177___（adapt）to the new culture. When she missed home, she felt___178___（comfort） to have a second family. Also Xie Lei had to satisfy academic requirements. Her tutor told her to acknowledge___179___other people had said if she cited their ideas, and advised her to read lots of information in order to form___180___wise opinion of her own.
Now halfway through her exchange year, Xie Lei felt much more at home in the UK. She said___181___（engage）in British culture had helped and that she had___182___（involve） in social activities. She also said while learning about business, she was acting as a cultural messenger building a bridge____183____the two countries.
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Why people have trouble ___184___ （learn）English I hadn't asked myself that until one day when my son asked me ___185___ （sudden）whether there was ham in a hamburger, which got me thinking how English can be a crazy language to learn. There are many words that can be ___186___ （confuse）and also can make us wonder ___187___ the unique madness of English. For example, we sculpt a ___188___ （sculpt）and paint a painting, but we take ___189___ photo. “Hard” and “soft" are opposite in meaning, but “hardly" and “softly" aren't. And do you read the ___190___ （capitalize） “WHO” in a medical report as the “who" in “Who's that " All the examples tell us that English ___191___ （invent）by people and it ___192___ （reflect）the creativity of the human race. That's ____193____ when the stars are out, they are visible, but when the lights are out, they are invisible.
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Blue talk is language or a topic not fit for polite conversation. It is ____194____ (typical) charactered by the use of words which are considered profane (亵渎的) and discussions of topics which are considered offensive (冒犯的). What can be considered as blue talk often changes, ____195____ (depend) on the culture and the company one is keeping. As a general rule, if one is not sure whether or not something will be considered offensive, it is better to remain in complete ____196____ (silent).
The use of “blue” to describe something profane ____197____ (date) from around the 1800s, but its origins are a bit unclear. ____198____ we know for sure is that people in the USA were certainly referencing blue talk by the 1840s and the word spread to ____199____ English-speaking corners of the world very quickly. As time goes by, the rules about acceptable conversation have changed greatly; at one time, for example, few women ____200____ (allow) to participate in ____201____ (politics) discussion, but currently they run for President.
Different people have different values, especially when it comes to language. Topics or words which are ____202____ little importance to some people may be deeply offensive to others. ____203____ (deal) with social situations more easily, it is necessary for us to stay sensitive all the time when talking.
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The world of Chinese literature is one that is familiar ____204____ us all. But have you ever stopped to wonder ____205____ works are read outside of China and how they are received？Today，four Sinologists and translators share their experience of Chinese literature ____206____ us.
Petko: The Shaolin Temple I watched gave me so many reasons ____207____ fall in love with China. I particularly like classical Chinese literature, especially works from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Annelous: I became interested in languages at a young age. ____208____ (start) high school, I began reading ____209____ (book) about Chinese history and culture.
Joachim: At the age of 15, my mother bought me a copy of the classic Shi Ji. After ____210____(read) it, I realised the true genius of China's “Grand Historian”, Sima Qian. His ____211____ (write) had a profound effect on me.
Mai: I ____212____ (gradual) fell in love with Chinese literature when I started working as a translator. I don't care if a writer is popular or not. What interests me most is the work _____213_____ (it).
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There was a time ___214___ I got tired of learning English. That was the reason ___215___ I was forced to join an English learning club, ___216___ my English would be improved. My tutor was a professor from England ___217___ spoken English was quite excellent. I tried to communicate with him in English, from ___218___ I gained a lot of useful instructions. In the club I got along well with all my classmates. Our club held various kinds of English activities ___219___we had never participated in before. My partner was a beautiful girl, with ___220___ help I made great progress in my English study. Every morning I recited the new words ___221___ I had just learned. Besides, I kept a diary, in ___222___ I set down a series of things ____223____ happened around me every day. I tried to find the best way ____224____ I could overcome my difficulties in learning English. Now, I must thank my tutor ____225____ encouraged me and my partner with ____226____ I studied English together. They are my friends ____227____ I should trust forever. ____228____ the saying goes, nothing is impossible to a willing heart.
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There are several reasons why school uniforms are good idea. First of all, uniforms help the school look smart. The students feel that they belong to a particular group. When every pupil in the school wears the uniform, nobody ___229___(have) to worry about fashion(时尚). Everybody wears ___230___ same style of clothes. Uniforms can be useful in unexpected ways. A school in Ireland has introduced an interesting new uniform. On the edge of the jacket, there is a piece of cloth ___231___ gives off light in the dark. When the children are walking or ___232___(cycle) to school on dark mornings, car drivers can ___233___(easy) see them.
But can uniforms help improve school standards The answer ___234___ this question is not clear. One study in America found that students’ grades ___235___(improve) a little after the school introduced uniforms. But some students didn’t want ___236___(wear) the uniform. Other American studies showed no ___237___(connect) between uniforms and school performance.
School uniforms are ____238____(tradition) in Britain, but some schools are starting to get rid of them. Some very good schools don’t have a uniform policy. However, uniforms are still popular. Pupils at about 90 percent of British secondary schools wear uniforms.
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Why do people have trouble _______239_______(learn) English I hadn’t asked myself that until one day when my son asked me _______240_______(sudden) whether there was ham in a hamburger, which got me _______241_______(think) how English can be a crazy language to learn. There are many words that can be confusing and also can make us wonder _______242_______the unique madness of English. For example, we sculpt a _______243_______(sculpt) and paint a painting but we take _______244_______photo. “Hard” and “soft“ are opposite in meaning, but “hardly” and “softly” aren’t. And do you read the _______245_______(capitalize) “WHO” in a medical report as the “who” in ”Who’s that “ All the examples tell us that English _______246_______(invent) by people and it _______247_______(reflect) the creativity of the human race. That’s ________248________when the stars are out, they are visible, but when the lights are out, they are invisible.
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Never too old to learn
I have just received a letter from my old school, ____249____ (inform) me that my former headmaster, Mr. Stuart Page, will be retiring next week. Pupils of the school, old and new, will be sending him ____250____ present to mark the occasion. All those ____251____ have contributed towards the gift will sign their names in a large album which will be sent to the ____252____ (headmaster) home. We shall all remember Mr. Page for his ____253____ (patient) and understanding and for the kind encouragement he gave us when we went so ____254____ (willing) to school. A great many former pupils will be attending a farewell dinner ____255____ his honour next Thursday. ____256____ is a curious coincidence that the day before his retirement, Mr. Page ____257____(teacher) for a total of forty years. After he has retired, he will devote ____258____ to gardening. For him, this will be an entirely new hobby. But this does not matter, for, as he has often remarked, one is never too old to learn.
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A video of a girl wearing a big smile and a red coat recently went viral on Chinese social media.
Tie Jiaxin, 7, ___259___ first grade student at Daping Primary School, had just finished class and ___260___ (wait)for the bus to go home when her teacher, Ma Rui, shot the video on March 4.
Ma, who became a volunteer teacher at Daping Primary School more than one year ago, said it has been a habit of hers to record ___261___ she sees by camera on her phone as well as sharing the recordings ___262___ a wider audience.
Daping Primary School serves as a vivid example of the outcomes of poverty alleviation(扶贫). Students there used to have classes in adobe schoolhouses and suffered from a ___263___ (short)of exercise books. Today, they ___264___ (provide)with free meals and better facilities, such as new school buildings and playgrounds. In addition, more ___265___ (advance)teaching methods, including the use of multimedia teaching and Internet-assisted teaching facilities, have also broadened students’ horizons and have made them ___266___ (confident)in their studies.
After the story of the school went viral online, the China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation, one of China’s largest non-governmental ___267___ (organization)working in poverty reduction, donated kitchen equipment worth 50,000 yuan ___268___ (support)the school.
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What is senior high school like The path ____269____ you will go leads to a world full of challenges; a new environment, new knowledge and new ways of thinking. ____270____, the opportunity lies in each challenge. When you rise to the challenges, you ____271____ (have) the opportunity to acquire great knowledge and enjoy personal ____272____ (grow). Most ____273____ (important), your time and effort at senior high school will open the door to your potential.
____274____ (realize) your potential, it is important for you to make the most of our school resources. Take advantage of your classes, learn from your teachers and classmates, and make use of our school ____275____ (facility). Good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude ____276____ (be) equally important. As ____277____ senior high school student, you must make efforts to improve your communication and problem-solving skills. Last but not least, always look on the bright side and never lose hope, even in difficult situations. In time you will find yourself ____278____ (grow) into a well-rounded individual.
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Chinese was formally announced an ____279____ (office) language of the United Nations World Tourism Organization on January 25.
That means the organization will use the Chinese language, ____280____ will improve China’s soft power in global tourism and, by extension, the cultural domain (领域). It will advance the growth of China’s tourism, ____281____ (encourage) other countries to adopt its policies. Also, tourist places in China will get more exposure. ____282____(consequence), the number of people learning Chinese will definitely grow.
There are two main reasons ____283____ that. First, Chinese cultural and tourism authorities ____284____ (promote) Chinese culture for long. As far back as in 2006, Spring Festival was listed as a national cultural heritage (遗产) and given special protection. Now, there are numerous influential festival lists in the world and almost all of them list the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival. Many even list ____285____ at the top. Second, the year-on-year growth in the number of Chinese tourists before 2020 has played ____286____ important part in promoting the Chinese language and culture. Globally, Chinese faces have become common at scenic spots. That has a lot to do ____287____ China’s improving economy and the constantly rising per capital income (人均收入).
With China’s comprehensive capability (综合实力) increasing, it is expected that its influence in other soft power domains will also grow in the years ____288____(come).
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Learning a foreign language is a challenging task, but it can also be ____289____ very enjoyable experience. Here are a few tips on how to learn a foreign language well. Firstly, work ____290____ your own pace. You’ll find ____291____(effective) to study for half an hour rather than try to do a whole unit at once. Secondly, use language ____292____(communicate). Don’t be afraid of ____293____(make) mistakes. The important thing is to build up your ____294____(confident) in speaking. Thirdly, build up your vocabulary. You should learn vocabulary by topics or in sentences, ____295____ is very effective. Besides, get used to hearing everyday language at normal speed. Listening to the course recordings as ____296____(frequent) as possible is a good ____297____(choose). And above all, have fun ______298______(learn) language.
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