Passage1（2024·湖南·一模）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The history of incense (香) in China dates back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770—476 BC) and the Warring States Period (475—221 BC), 1 it was used for ceremonial and religious purposes. The Song Dynasty (960—1279) saw incense evolve into an elegant art form 2 (know) as xiangdao, or “the way of incense”, which 3 (involve) making and enjoying incense in a mindful manner then.
A growing number of Chinese youths are being drawn to the 4 (spirit) and healing aspects of Chinese incense, which they see as a way to relieve the stress of modern life.
Wang Siran, who works and lives in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, values incense burning for its aesthetics (美学). “The floating 5 (trail) of smoke, along with the delicate, minimalistic incense burners, make incense 6 visually pleasing addition to my home, introducing an element of traditional Chinese culture,” she said.
Wang learned about the use of Chinese incense from social media platforms, where influential bloggers share images and videos of their incense ceremonies, 7 (detail) the types of incense they use, traditions around burning it, 8 its benefits for mental well-being. Wang said Xi’an’s ancient attractions draw Sinophiles (喜爱中国者) to the city, 9 coffee shops, bookstores and restaurants using Chinese incense to attract customers.
Just like hanfu, which is popular among young Chinese, the use of incense represents a bridge between the past and present, allowing them 10 (slow) down, find calm and reconnect with a piece of their heritage.
Passage 2
（2024·湖南郴州·一模）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Camping has become a topic of intense debate. Supporters view it as wild camping, 1 way to connect with nature and enjoy freedom. 2 , opponents call it illegal camping. Recently, there has been a significant increase in the number of people 3 (set) up their tents on any land they desire in the UK. This boom not only partly reflects the closure or overcrowding of official campsites, but also proves the longing for outdoor activities after 4 (month) of lockdown. While it may seem cost-effective and serve as a splendid escape 5 those worried about the uncertain economic future, it 6 (undoubted) has brought some issues such as environmental damage, conflicts with locals, health risks and so on.
Camping in public parks has been banned as campers often leave litter, human waste, and even 7 (abandon) tents on the grassland. Similar measures have been taken in Scotland, where, usually, camping 8 (permit) on most of its open land. Clearly, there have to be rules. It would make sense that wild campers need to ask for permission to camp from land owners, especially in areas 9 the law is far more restrictive. Using small tents and leaving no trace is the responsible way to enjoy camping in those close wilderness areas.
In 10 (conclude), while camping can be a wonderful experience, it must be carried out in a way that respects the environment and the law to avoid controversy.
Passage3（2024·广东·一模）语法填空
China is a country with a rich cultural heritage 1 ______(stretch) back thousands of years. However, with the passage of time and other factors such as natural disasters and wars, many of its cultural treasures have been damaged or destroyed. In recent years, China has used technology to protect its cultural heritage through digitalization so that itcan 2 ______(preserve) for future generations to enjoy and study. One of the most notable 3______(example) of China’s digital preservation effort is the Dunhuang Mogao Cave Project, the goal of which is 4 ______(create) a digital profile of the Mogao Caves with the help of 3 D scanning and virtual reality software. Another example is the Palace Museum Project. Through the use of technology, the Palace Museum is now able to showcase the relics to visitors from all around the world5 ______risking damage to the precious artworks. Digital technology has the potential to aid in the restoration of damaged artworks. A 3-D printing technology enabled Chinese researchers to recreate the cultural relics, including ancient Buddha statues and 6 ______bronze (青铜) lion from the Qing Dynasty.7 ______(add), China’s digitalization of cultural heritage has been instrumental in research and education. The digital achievements have enabled researchers to study the artworks in greater detail8 ______over before. Digitalization has made cultural heritage more9 ______(access) to the public, particularly to people living in rural areas10 ______ would otherwise be unable to visit these sites in person.
4 （2024·广东佛山·一模）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese sculpture has a long history. The earliest sculpture in China dates back to the Zhou and Shang dynasties,1 ______ small clay and wooden figures were placed in tombs to guide the dead on their way to heaven. With the arrival of Buddhism, sculpture turned towards spiritual figures and themes, with sculptors frequently2 ______ (involve) in huge carving projects for the worship of Sakyamuni. Influences also arrived along the Silk Road from abroad, 3 ______ (bring) styles from as far as Greece via India. The grand Buddhist caves at Yugang in Shanxi province reveal a 4 ______ (notice) Indian influence. Sculptors also began work in the Longmen Caves in Henan province at the end of the 5th century. The earliest statues are similar5 ____ style to those at Yungang, revealing further Indian influences in their facial expressions. Later cave sculptures Longmen 6 ______ (complete) during the Tang dynasty and they reveal 7 ______ more Chinese style. The most outstanding examples are at the Mogao Caves at Dunhuang in Gansu province, where well-preserved sculptures carry obviously Chinese8______ (characteristic) — many statues feature long bodies and have9 ______ (warm), more polished facial features. Beyond the caves, other amazing Chinese sculptures hide away in temples across China. The statue of Guanyin in Puning Temple in Chengde is a splendid sight, carved from five different types of wood and10 ______(measure) over 22m in height. Shuanglin Temple outside Pingyao in Shanxi province is famed for its painted statues from the Song and Yuan dynasties.
5 （2024·上海宝山·一模）
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. In the heart of the city where towering buildings go up into the sky, firefighters spring into action. Within 60 seconds of hearing a bell ring, they 1 ______ (dress) and rushing toward the chaos of a high-rise on fire. They have to head inside, knowing that floors could collapse under them and ceilings could fall on their heads. One wrong decision 2 ______ mean death. Who would sign up for a job like that Ask firefighter Sam Telfer. He used to sit in a high-rise office of a software company in San Diego, California. Now he is trained 3 ______ (break) into rooms full of blinding smoke and terrible heat and come up with a rescue strategy. “I wanted to be on my feet 4 ______ (much), working with my hands, learning new and practical skills and having a job that varied day by day.” That’s quite an understatement to describe a career 5 ______ requires you to keep a cool head while attacking a fire. But Telfer says that flames and nerves can be conquered in the same way: continuous physical and mental training. Telfer was a runner in college, but nowadays he builds up his lung capacity for life-threatening conditions instead of races. He might climb hundreds of steps, wearing 34 kilograms of gear (装备), including oxygen tanks. He may carry unconscious victims to safety. No matter what he does, he must control his breathing. Panic will only waste his 6 ______ (limit) air supply. His survival 7 ______ (depend) on more than physical fitness. Firefighters must have extensive mental preparation. Between disasters, they study a wide range of subjects such as emergency medicine, structural design and chemical reactions. They practice quickly8 ______ (assess) the changing conditions of a fire. “It is9 ______ we love the job,” Telfer says. “We are constantly learning.” Going from being a software specialist to a first responder was quite a shift for Telfer. Never could he have imagined the challenges he would face. But he says, “Not once have I ever felt that it was not the right job for me.” Danger might be waiting 10 ______ he heads to work each day. But his body and mind are trained to stay calm, even in the roar (咆哮) of a big fire.Passage1（2024·湖南·一模）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The history of incense (香) in China dates back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770—476 BC) and the Warring States Period (475—221 BC), 1 it was used for ceremonial and religious purposes. The Song Dynasty (960—1279) saw incense evolve into an elegant art form 2 (know) as xiangdao, or “the way of incense”, which 3 (involve) making and enjoying incense in a mindful manner then.
A growing number of Chinese youths are being drawn to the 4 (spirit) and healing aspects of Chinese incense, which they see as a way to relieve the stress of modern life.
Wang Siran, who works and lives in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, values incense burning for its aesthetics (美学). “The floating 5 (trail) of smoke, along with the delicate, minimalistic incense burners, make incense 6 visually pleasing addition to my home, introducing an element of traditional Chinese culture,” she said.
Wang learned about the use of Chinese incense from social media platforms, where influential bloggers share images and videos of their incense ceremonies, 7 (detail) the types of incense they use, traditions around burning it, 8 its benefits for mental well-being. Wang said Xi’an’s ancient attractions draw Sinophiles (喜爱中国者) to the city, 9 coffee shops, bookstores and restaurants using Chinese incense to attract customers.
Just like hanfu, which is popular among young Chinese, the use of incense represents a bridge between the past and present, allowing them 10 (slow) down, find calm and reconnect with a piece of their heritage.
【答案】1. when 2. known 3. involved 4. spiritual 5. trials 6. a 7. detailing 8. and 9. with 10. to slow
Passage 2
（2024·湖南郴州·一模）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Camping has become a topic of intense debate. Supporters view it as wild camping, 1 way to connect with nature and enjoy freedom. 2 , opponents call it illegal camping. Recently, there has been a significant increase in the number of people 3 (set) up their tents on any land they desire in the UK. This boom not only partly reflects the closure or overcrowding of official campsites, but also proves the longing for outdoor activities after 4 (month) of lockdown. While it may seem cost-effective and serve as a splendid escape 5 those worried about the uncertain economic future, it 6 (undoubted) has brought some issues such as environmental damage, conflicts with locals, health risks and so on.
Camping in public parks has been banned as campers often leave litter, human waste, and even 7 (abandon) tents on the grassland. Similar measures have been taken in Scotland, where, usually, camping 8 (permit) on most of its open land. Clearly, there have to be rules. It would make sense that wild campers need to ask for permission to camp from land owners, especially in areas 9 the law is far more restrictive. Using small tents and leaving no trace is the responsible way to enjoy camping in those close wilderness areas.
In 10 (conclude), while camping can be a wonderful experience, it must be carried out in a way that respects the environment and the law to avoid controversy.
【答案】1. a 2. However 3. setting 4. months 5. for 6. undoubtedly 7. abandoned 8. is permitted 9. where 10. conclusion
Passage3（2024·广东·一模）语法填空
China is a country with a rich cultural heritage 1 ______(stretch) back thousands of years. However, with the passage of time and other factors such as natural disasters and wars, many of its cultural treasures have been damaged or destroyed. In recent years, China has used technology to protect its cultural heritage through digitalization so that itcan 2 ______(preserve) for future generations to enjoy and study. One of the most notable 3______(example) of China’s digital preservation effort is the Dunhuang Mogao Cave Project, the goal of which is 4 ______(create) a digital profile of the Mogao Caves with the help of 3 D scanning and virtual reality software. Another example is the Palace Museum Project. Through the use of technology, the Palace Museum is now able to showcase the relics to visitors from all around the world5 ______risking damage to the precious artworks. Digital technology has the potential to aid in the restoration of damaged artworks. A 3-D printing technology enabled Chinese researchers to recreate the cultural relics, including ancient Buddha statues and 6 ______bronze (青铜) lion from the Qing Dynasty.7 ______(add), China’s digitalization of cultural heritage has been instrumental in research and education. The digital achievements have enabled researchers to study the artworks in greater detail8 ______over before. Digitalization has made cultural heritage more9 ______(access) to the public, particularly to people living in rural areas10 ______ would otherwise be unable to visit these sites in person.
【答案】 1. stretching 2. be preserved 3. examples 4. to create 5. without 6. a 7. Additionally 8. than 9. accessible 10. who/that
Passage
4 （2024·广东佛山·一模）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese sculpture has a long history. The earliest sculpture in China dates back to the Zhou and Shang dynasties,1 ______ small clay and wooden figures were placed in tombs to guide the dead on their way to heaven. With the arrival of Buddhism, sculpture turned towards spiritual figures and themes, with sculptors frequently2 ______ (involve) in huge carving projects for the worship of Sakyamuni. Influences also arrived along the Silk Road from abroad, 3 ______ (bring) styles from as far as Greece via India. The grand Buddhist caves at Yugang in Shanxi province reveal a 4 ______ (notice) Indian influence. Sculptors also began work in the Longmen Caves in Henan province at the end of the 5th century. The earliest statues are similar5 ____ style to those at Yungang, revealing further Indian influences in their facial expressions. Later cave sculptures Longmen 6 ______ (complete) during the Tang dynasty and they reveal 7 ______ more Chinese style. The most outstanding examples are at the Mogao Caves at Dunhuang in Gansu province, where well-preserved sculptures carry obviously Chinese8______ (characteristic) — many statues feature long bodies and have9 ______ (warm), more polished facial features. Beyond the caves, other amazing Chinese sculptures hide away in temples across China. The statue of Guanyin in Puning Temple in Chengde is a splendid sight, carved from five different types of wood and10 ______(measure) over 22m in height. Shuanglin Temple outside Pingyao in Shanxi province is famed for its painted statues from the Song and Yuan dynasties.
【答案】 1. when 2. involved 3. bringing 4. noticeable 5. in 6. were completed 7. a 8. characteristics 9. warmer 10. measuring
Passage
5 （2024·上海宝山·一模）
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. In the heart of the city where towering buildings go up into the sky, firefighters spring into action. Within 60 seconds of hearing a bell ring, they 1 ______ (dress) and rushing toward the chaos of a high-rise on fire. They have to head inside, knowing that floors could collapse under them and ceilings could fall on their heads. One wrong decision 2 ______ mean death. Who would sign up for a job like that Ask firefighter Sam Telfer. He used to sit in a high-rise office of a software company in San Diego, California. Now he is trained 3 ______ (break) into rooms full of blinding smoke and terrible heat and come up with a rescue strategy. “I wanted to be on my feet 4 ______ (much), working with my hands, learning new and practical skills and having a job that varied day by day.” That’s quite an understatement to describe a career 5 ______ requires you to keep a cool head while attacking a fire. But Telfer says that flames and nerves can be conquered in the same way: continuous physical and mental training. Telfer was a runner in college, but nowadays he builds up his lung capacity for life-threatening conditions instead of races. He might climb hundreds of steps, wearing 34 kilograms of gear (装备), including oxygen tanks. He may carry unconscious victims to safety. No matter what he does, he must control his breathing. Panic will only waste his 6 ______ (limit) air supply. His survival 7 ______ (depend) on more than physical fitness. Firefighters must have extensive mental preparation. Between disasters, they study a wide range of subjects such as emergency medicine, structural design and chemical reactions. They practice quickly8 ______ (assess) the changing conditions of a fire. “It is9 ______ we love the job,” Telfer says. “We are constantly learning.” Going from being a software specialist to a first responder was quite a shift for Telfer. Never could he have imagined the challenges he would face. But he says, “Not once have I ever felt that it was not the right job for me.” Danger might be waiting 10 ______ he heads to work each day. But his body and mind are trained to stay calm, even in the roar (咆哮) of a big fire.
【答案】 1. are dressed 2. might 3. to break 4. more 5. that 6. limited 7. will depend 8. assessing 9. why 10. as
