专题四 语法填空
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In traditional Chinese culture,the dragon has long been regarded as a symbol of good luck,power and mystery.Among the rich relics of Chinese history,the dragon totems (图腾) in the Forbidden City are 1. (undoubted) a charming presence.
The Forbidden City,a splendid architectural complex 2. (know) as the “treasure of China”,was once the royal palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties,and it stands as the world's 3. (large) and most complete existing ancient wooden structure architectural complex.4. one of the most important cultural totems in China,the dragon has always been a symbol of good fortune.In the Forbidden City,the dragons,whether 5. (fly) in the sky,leaping between beams (房梁),or hidden in the details,all tell ancient stories 6. are full of legends and mysteries.
In each corner of the Forbidden City, lifelike dragons in various shapes can 7. (see),both showcasing delicate craftsmanship 8. carrying deep historical and cultural significance.
According to photographer Gu Caihua,those dragons on the 9. (roof) seem to be guarding the ancient palaces,while those dragons on beams appear to be telling the change of history.Not only 10. (be) these dragons decorations,but they also carry the essence of Chinese.
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Shuttlecock kicking (踢毽子) is a traditional popular folk game,1. (date) as far back as the Han Dynasty.The fun game gained popularity during the Tang Dynasty,when 2. (store) specializing in the shuttlecock business appeared.In the Qing Dynasty,shuttlecock kicking reached its peak in terms of both making techniques and kicking skills.
To make a feather shuttlecock,a piece of cloth wrapped around a coin 3. (need).Through the coin hole you can stick some feathers,4. function is to delay the rising and falling of the shuttlecock.
There 5. (be) a great number of variations in styles and methods of kicking.With one leg fixed on the ground,the shuttlecock is kicked by the inner ankle of 6. other.Some other styles include kicking the shuttlecock backwards and forwards between two people.Those who advance to a high level of mastery can perform some actions that are 7. (fair) wonderful.The challenge of the increasingly difficult levels of shuttlecock kicking has made it a popular and timeless game among Chinese children.
Playing with shuttlecocks is 8. (benefit) to health.When people are kicking shuttlecocks,various parts of the body need to work together,which enhances balance capabilities and physical flexibility and helps them strengthen their legs.Besides,shuttlecock kicking is convenient 9. (play).It can be practiced just about anywhere and anytime.
Since the establishment of the Chinese Shuttlecock Kicking Association in 1987,the national shuttlecock kicking tournament has been held annually,appealing 10. people of all ages.
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Zanhua Wei,known as “the garden on the head”,is a kind of flower headwear 1. (wear) by local women in Xunpu,a fishing village in Quanzhou,Fujian Province.
The production of it needs to go through multiple 2. (process),including cutting,laying,inlaying,coloring and so on.Main materials for making hair pinned flowers are metal wires,jewelry stones and colored pearls,3. (delicate) combined to form a variety of flower patterns.
Opinions vary about the origin of Zanhua Wei,with some saying 4. originated from the custom of Central Asian women wearing flowers and was brought back through the maritime Silk Road during the Song and Yuan dynasties,5. Quanzhou served as one of the few leading trading ports on the southeastern coast of China.The ships carried spices and all kinds of 6. (value) goods to Quanzhou for trade,notably countless jewelry stones and pearls.
In 2008,the custom 7. (include) in the national intangible cultural heritage list.Besides 8. (use) as hair accessories (配饰),head pinned flowers play 9. undeniable role in traditional Chinese culture.Zanhua Wei carries the emotions and memories of the fisherman's family,reflecting the diligence and simplicity of Xunpu,as well as the 10. (expect) for a better life.
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Shoushan Stone was first discovered in Shoushan,Fuzhou.For centuries,craftsmen have been carving stones primarily 1. (mine) from the Shoushan village.The stones are carved 2. figures,animals and many other artworks.
The Charm of Shoushan Stone,3. ongoing exhibition at the National Art Museum of China,4. (gather) antique and modern objects which introduce the tradition of stone carving in Fujian.It offers a visual introduction to both the fine quality of Shoushan Stone and the superb skills required 5. (process) it.On show at the exhibition are seals(印章) made from excellent examples of the stone,6. were sought after among the literati (文人墨客) of the Ming and Qing dynasties.There are also mini sculptures which show craftsmen's different 7. (approach) to carving Shoushan Stone based on its rich color schemes: a red and yellow stone that is suitable for sculpting mountains,flowers and fruits,a black one for trees and stones 8. a grey one for clouds.
So far,Shoushan Stone,9. (official) named “China National Stone”,10. (become) a symbol of elegance,dignity and wisdom,which is worthy of collection.
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Ancient charm of China: Huangyao Ancient Town
Located in Zhaoping County in Hezhou City,South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region,Huangyao Ancient Town is 200 kilometers from Guilin—one of the most visited tourist 1. (spot) in Guangxi.It is said that the town was named after two common surnames back then—Huang and Yao.2. (cover) an area of 3.6 square kilometers,Huangyao boasts typical karst landscapes and abundant water resources.
Huangyao has a history of nearly 1,000 years with its origins dating back to the Song Dynasty.It 3. (reach) its prime in the Qing Dynasty.For this reason,there are many buildings from the Ming and Qing eras 4. remain unchanged in their architectural styles today.Now it is home to 5. (approximate) 300 folk houses,20 temples and ancestral halls,and 10 opera stages.
Traditional festivals and customs have been carried on for hundreds of years.During Chinese Lunar New Year,over 20 traditional performances 6. (hold),including the dragon dance,lion dance and suona horn (Chinese trumpet) shows.
Huangyao tofu is 7. must try local dish when you visit,as it is exclusively made and sold in Huangyao.Also,fermented (发酵的) black soybeans are often added 8. its local specialties (特色菜) to create a distinctive flavor.
It usually takes a day or two to tour around the old town due to 9. (it) small size.But you can always stay longer 10. (experience) more of its local hospitality and culture.
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As a pioneer bullet train (动车) driver,Li Dongxiao,52,is part of the history of China's high speed railway network.In 2008,he drove China's first high speed train,1. (reach) 350 kilometers per hour,between Beijing and Tianjin.
2. number on Li's bullet train driver's license is 0001,which led the media to give him the name of China's “first” bullet train driver.“Over 14 years,the length of the network has grown 3. zero to more than 40,000 kilometers,and more varieties of Fuxing bullet trains have been developed and adopted,” he said.
However,all those 4. (impress) achievements came from the ground up.Driving at high speed is among certain 5. (profession) that require strict training.In March 2008,Li,along with some of China's best train drivers,6. (select) to undergo training to operate bullet trains at the manufacturer,China CNR Corp.He participated in more than 200 test runs and created a guidebook for bullet train drivers,7. was named after him as the “Dongxiao Manual”.
China's high speed rail network 8. (see) rapid development over the past 20 years.Li's development has been intertwined with the evolution of China's high speed railway system.He no longer operates bullet trains 9. (he),but is now head of the Huairou North locomotive depot (机务段) in Beijing,which is the center of train operations,repair and maintenance.Even more importantly,it is 10. all the drivers receive their training.
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When we think of the Silk Road,the first thing that appears in people's minds is trade.However,trade isn't just limited to goods 1. includes culture.
Since ancient times,strong connections between the Chinese and the Turkish people 2. (build) by cultural exchange along the Silk Road.Some historians believe Karag z,Turkish traditional shadow puppetry (皮影),drew inspiration from Chinese shadow puppetry art.Karag z originally 3. (find) its place in Bursa,a city in north western Türkiye,and it first rose to 4. (popular) in the 16th century.
Karag z is a dramatic form of storytelling 5. shadows are projected onto a white screen,with a multitasking performer 6. (sing) the tunes and words of the story and the lead puppeteer controlling the movement of the puppets.The performances 7. (main) center around social events and public criticism,whose primary objective is 8. (educate) people via entertainment.
The tradition's popularity in Türkiye is credited 9. people's sense of nostalgia (怀旧).Historically,Karag z performances served as 10. educational tool for people of all classes.As society progresses,there is often a tendency to reconnect with the past.
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The Mount Changbaishan Geopark,along with five other Chinese geoparks,1. (recognize) as a Global Geopark by UNESCO on March 27.The number of Global Geoparks in China has increased to 47,making 2. the country with the most such geoparks in the world.
“China is rich in geological heritage,with a broad distribution and a complete range of geological types,” Ren Fang,3. expert with the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences,told People's Daily.“It is one of the first countries worldwide to propose and establish national geoparks.”
China set up national level geoparks and began applying for Global Geopark status in 2003 in response to UNESCO's initiative 4. (establish) the Global Geoparks Network (GGN).In 2004,Beijing witnessed the First International Conference on Geoparks,5. 17 European geoparks and eight Chinese geoparks joined the GGN.The network aims to promote best practices and high standards for the 6. (conserve) of geological heritages and the promotion of 7. (sustain) regional economic development.
The Mount Changbaishan Geopark,newly 8. (add) to the GGN network,is situated in Jilin Province and is home 9. the “millennium eruption”, a massive volcanic event that occurred roughly 1,000 years ago.Renowned for its Quaternary volcanic landforms,the park,spanning 2,723 square km,10. (feature) giant compound volcanic cones,ancient eruptions and their deposits,and the splendid Tianchi lake.With over 380 craters,it boasts the highest number,greatest density,and widest distribution of volcanic rock types in East Asia.
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