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Unit 5 短文语法填空
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Passage 1………………………………………………………………1
单句语法填空 ……………………………………………………………3
短文语法填空
Passage 2………………………………………………………………8
Passage 3………………………………………………………………9
Passage 4………………………………………………………………11
Passage 5………………………………………………………………12
Passage 6………………………………………………………………13
Passage 7………………………………………………………………15
Passage 8………………………………………………………………16
Passage 9………………………………………………………………17
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Passage 1
难度
Children from poorer families begin life with cognitive disadvantages. Research 1 decades across 12 countries 2 (confirm) this, including a 1995 finding: By age four, children in poverty hear 30 million fewer words than 3 wealthier peers, 4 average. This gap 5 (link) to weaker language skills, 6 in turn predict poor academic performance through high school.
But quantity isn't everything. Growing evidence shows quality matters more, especially back-and-forth communication — 7 (call) "conversational turns" — 8 caregivers and children. A recent study in Psychological Science found these exchanges play a vital role in 9 brain's Broca's area development, 10 (associate) with speech production.
The study confirmed the 30-million-word gap but revealed "the biggest driver for brain development was conversations". Each additional 11 conversational exchanges per hour 11 (increase) verbal ability by one point. Developmental psychologist Kathryn Hirsh-Pasek notes that "conversational duets" build strong language foundations. The challenge now is 12 (link) these findings to educational practices.
答案解析
over（介词，"over decades" 表示 “数十年来”，固定搭配）
has confirmed（现在完成时，主语为 research，动作持续到现在且对现在有影响）
their（形容词性物主代词，指代前文 "children in poverty" 的）
on（介词，"on average" 为固定短语，意为 “平均而言”）
is linked（一般现在时的被动语态，"gap 与 link 为被动关系，be linked to 表 “与…… 相关联”）
which（非限制性定语从句，指代前文 "weaker language skills"，在从句中作主语）
called（过去分词作定语，"communication 与 call 为被动关系，表 “被称为”）
between（介词，"between...and..." 表 “在…… 之间”，此处指照顾者与儿童之间）
the（定冠词，特指 “大脑的布罗卡区”，独一无二的事物前用 the）
associated（过去分词作定语，"area 与 associate 为被动关系，be associated with 表 “与…… 相关”）
increases（一般现在时，描述研究得出的客观规律，主语为单数）
to link（不定式作表语，说明主语 "challenge" 的具体内容）
单句语法填空
The Chinese writing system, which dates back to ancient times, (play) a key role in uniting the country.
2. English, (speak) by over 1.5 billion people, is the most widely used language globally.
3. The Oxford English Dictionary, first published in 1928, (update) regularly to include new words.
4. Polyglots, can speak multiple languages, often have better cognitive flexibility.
5. The "Chinese Bridge" competition provides a platform for students (show) their language skills.
6. Language learning involves not only vocabulary but also (understand) cultural contexts.
7. Some dialects, (lose) to modernization, are being preserved through digital projects.
8. The reason he chose to study Chinese is his interest in Asian culture.
9. Tim Doner, (start) learning languages at 13, now speaks 23 fluently.
10. The idiom "lose face" (originate) from Chinese culture and is widely used in English.
11. Children (expose) to multiple languages develop better problem-solving skills.
12. The UN, official languages include Chinese and Arabic, promotes cultural diversity.
13. Calligraphy, (consider) an art form, requires years of practice.
14. The ability (communicate) in another language opens doors to new opportunities.
15. Many students struggle with (remember) irregular verbs in English.
16. The Silk Road, (connect) Asia and Europe, facilitated language exchange.
17. The HSK exam, assesses Chinese proficiency, is taken by millions worldwide.
18. She decided to major in linguistics, (inspire) by her teacher's lectures.
19.The app Duolingo, helps users learn languages gamified, has millions of users.
20.Bilingual education programs, (prove) effective, are being adopted globally.
21.The term "emoji", (come) from Japanese, means "picture character".
22.The OED, (publish) in 20 volumes, contains over 600,000 words.
23.He realized the importance of language after (live) abroad for three years.
24. The conference, (attend) by linguists worldwide, discussed endangered languages.
25. The phrase "break a leg", (use) to wish good luck, has theatrical origins.
答案解析
has played
现在完成时，强调汉字系统从古代持续至今的作用。
spoken
过去分词作定语，表被动，修饰 “English”。
is updated
被动语态，OED 被定期更新。
who
定语从句引导词，指代 “polyglots”，在从句中作主语。
to show
不定式作目的状语，表 “提供平台来展示技能”。
understanding
动名词作宾语，与 “vocabulary” 并列。
lost
过去分词作定语，表 “被现代化淘汰的方言”。
why
定语从句引导词，修饰 “reason”，表原因。
starting
现在分词作状语，表伴随动作。
originated
一般过去时，描述成语的起源。
exposed
过去分词作定语，表 “接触多种语言的儿童”。
whose
定语从句引导词，表所属关系，“联合国的官方语言”。
considered
过去分词作定语，表 “被视为艺术形式的书法”。
to communicate
不定式作后置定语，修饰 “ability”。
remembering
动名词作宾语，固定搭配 “struggle with doing”。
connecting
现在分词作定语，修饰 “Silk Road”，表主动关系。
which
定语从句引导词，指代 “HSK exam”，在从句中作主语。
inspired
过去分词作状语，表被动，“被老师的讲座激励”。
which
定语从句引导词，指代 “Duolingo”，在从句中作主语。
proven
过去分词作定语，表 “被证明有效的双语项目”。
coming
现在分词作定语，表 “来自日语的术语”。
published
过去分词作定语，表 “1928 年出版的 OED”。
living
动名词作宾语，固定搭配 “after doing”。
attended
过去分词作定语，表 “被全球语言学家参加的会议”。
used
过去分词作定语，表 “被用来祝福的短语”。
短文语法填空
Passage 2
难度
Xu Yuanchong, a professor at Peking University, was famous for his translation works. He introduced ancient Chinese poetry 1 the world, winning the Aurora Borealis Prize in 2014 — the first Chinese 2 (receive) this international honor. 3 (know) as "the only master able to translate classical Chinese poetry", Xu translated over 120 books, including Shakespeare's plays 4 Tang Dynasty poems.
Xu started translating in college, 5 he quoted Lincoln's "of the people" to explain Sun Yat-sen's principles. He 6 (recognize) as one of the "five talents" at National Southwest Associated University. Even at 100, he continued translating daily, 7 (work) for 6 hours despite poor eyesight. For him, translation was more like 8 pleasure than work, a way to bridge cultures and 9 (preserve) beauty. His last wish was 10 (make) Chinese literature known globally.
答案解析
to
固定搭配 “introduce sth. to sb.”。
to receive
不定式作后置定语，修饰 “the first Chinese”。
Known
过去分词作状语，表被动，“被称为唯一大师”。
and
并列连词，连接 “Shakespeare's plays” 和 “Tang Dynasty poems”。
where
定语从句引导词，修饰 “college”，表地点。
was recognized
被动语态，“被公认为五大才子之一”。
working
现在分词作状语，表伴随动作。
a
不定冠词，表泛指 “一种乐趣”。
preserve
动词原形，与 “bridge” 并列，作不定式宾语。
to make
不定式作表语，表目的 “让中国文学闻名全球”。
Passage 3
难度
For Australian teens, learning Chinese opens doors to cultural exploration. The 17th "Chinese Bridge" competition 1 (wrap) up in Sydney last month, with 12 contestants 2 (deliver) speeches on "Fly High with Chinese".
They dressed in hanfu and qipao, 3 (perform) traditional dances and calligraphy 4 impressed the judges.
Hallie Richards, 5 (study) Chinese since five, won the final. Her mother, 6 teaches Chinese at a local school, 7 (support) her daily practice. "I once struggled with tones, but watching Chinese dramas 8 (help) me improve," Hallie said. The prize includes a trip to China, 9 she plans to visit Beijing and Xi'an to experience the culture 10 person.
答案解析
wrapped
一般过去时，“last month” 提示动作已完成。
delivering
现在分词作状语，表伴随动作。
performed
过去分词作状语，表被动，“穿着汉服表演舞蹈”。
which
定语从句引导词，指代 “dances and calligraphy”，在从句中作主语。
studying
现在分词作状语，表主动，“自五岁起学习中文”。
who
定语从句引导词，指代 “mother”，在从句中作主语。
supported
一般过去时，描述过去的支持行为。
helped
一般过去时，“看中文剧帮助她提高”。
where
定语从句引导词，修饰 “China”，表地点。
in
固定搭配 “in person” 表示 “亲自”。
Passage 4
难度
Every year, hundreds of international students at Tongji University write letters home in Chinese. This activity, 1 (become) an annual tradition since 2010, helps them practice the language 2 build confidence. After three months of intensive study, students 3 (task) with writing 4 (entire) in Chinese, describing their campus life and cultural discoveries.
Teachers were touched by the 5 (emotion) expressed in the letters. "Many students wrote about missing family but 6 (enjoy) new friendships," said Professor Li. Most students had zero prior Chinese 7 (able) before arriving, 8 now they can express complex ideas. The best letters are displayed on campus, 9 (encourage) more students 10 (participate) next year.
答案解析
has become
现在完成时，“since 2010” 提示动作持续至今。
并列连词，连接 “practice the language” 和 “build confidence”。
are tasked
被动语态，“学生被要求用中文写作”。
entirely
副词修饰动词 “writing”，表 “完全用中文”。
emotions
名词复数，“信中表达的情感”。
enjoying
现在分词作状语，表伴随动作，与 “missing” 并列。
ability
名词，“中文能力”。
but
转折连词，对比 “零基础” 与 “现在能表达复杂想法”。
encouraging
现在分词作状语，表结果 “鼓励更多学生参与”。
to participate
不定式作目的状语，表 “鼓励参与”。
Passage 5
难度
Tim Doner, a New York-based polyglot, started learning languages at 13 after 1 (find) a Hebrew dictionary. He 2 (fall) in love with the language through rap music, then moved on to Arabic, 3 he mastered in six months. Posting videos of himself speaking these languages online 4 (gain) him 100,000 followers and advice from native speakers.
Tim uses various methods, 5 (include) language apps, tutoring sessions and immersion through films. He once spent 12 hours 6 day practicing Russian grammar. "The hardest part is maintaining fluency in 23 languages," he said, 7 (add) that he revisits each one weekly. His story 8 (feature) in The New York Times, 9 called him "a human translation machine". For Tim, languages are 10 key to understanding global cultures.
答案解析
finding
动名词作宾语，固定搭配 “after doing”。
fell
一般过去时，“爱上希伯来语”。
which
定语从句引导词，指代 “Arabic”，在从句中作宾语。
gained
一般过去时，“发布视频获得粉丝”。
including
现在分词作状语，表主动，“包括语言应用程序”。
a
不定冠词，“每天 12 小时”。
adding
现在分词作状语，表伴随动作。
was featured
被动语态，“故事被《纽约时报》报道”。
which
定语从句引导词，指代 “story”，在从句中作主语。
the
定冠词，特指 “理解全球文化的关键”。
Passage 6
难度
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED), 1 (begin) in 1857 by scholars at Oxford University, took over 70 years to complete. James Murray, its chief editor, worked in a small shed 2 he organized millions of word examples sent by volunteers worldwide. The first edition, 3 (publish) in 1928, had 400,000 words across 12 volumes.
Since then, it 4 (update) regularly, with new entries like "selfie" and "vax" added in 2021. Linguists spend months verifying each word's origin and usage 5 including it. The OED now 6 (have) over 600,000 words, 7 (document) the history of English from Beowulf to social media. Its online version, launched in 2000, 8 (visit) by 2 million users monthly. "It's not just a dictionary," said current editor Fiona McPherson, "but a 9 (live) record of how language 10 (evolve)."
答案解析
begun
过去分词作定语，表被动，“1857 年开始的 OED”。
where
定语从句引导词，修饰 “shed”，表地点。
published
过去分词作定语，表 “1928 年出版的第一版”。
has been updated
现在完成时的被动语态，“被定期更新”。
before
介词，表 “在收录新词之前验证”。
has
一般现在时，主语 OED 为单数。
documenting
现在分词作状语，表主动，“记录英语历史”。
is visited
被动语态，“在线版被访问”。
living
形容词作定语，“活的记录”。
evolves
一般现在时，描述语言的演变。
Passage 7
难度
Chinese calligraphy, 1 (date) back over 3,000 years to the Shang Dynasty, is both an art and a reflection of character. It 2 (develop) from carving oracle bone inscriptions to brush writing on paper, with five major styles 3 (include) seal script and cursive.
Calligraphers use brushes made of bamboo and wolf hair, 4 (dip) in ink made from pine soot, to create works that convey emotions. Today, it 5 (teach) in schools as part of cultural education and 6 (exhibit) in museums worldwide, from the Met in New York to the Palace Museum in Beijing.
Master calligrapher Wang Dongling believes the art requires "heart, hand and ink 7 (unite) as one". His 2022 exhibition in Paris, 8 featured large-scale cursive works, attracted 50,000 visitors. "Calligraphy is 9 window into Chinese philosophy," he said, 10 (explain) that each stroke reflects balance and harmony.
答案解析
dating
现在分词作定语，表主动，“追溯到商朝的书法”。
developed
一般过去时，“从甲骨文发展而来”。
including
现在分词作状语，表主动，“包括篆书和草书”。
dipped
过去分词作状语，表被动，“毛笔蘸墨”。
is taught
被动语态，“书法被教授”。
exhibited
过去分词作状语，表被动，“在博物馆展出”。
united
过去分词作宾补，表被动，“心、手、墨合一”。
which
定语从句引导词，指代 “exhibition”，在从句中作主语。
a
不定冠词，表泛指 “一扇窗”。
explaining
现在分词作状语，表伴随动作。
Passage 8
难度
Emojis, 1 (create) in 1999 by Japanese designer Shigetaka Kurita, have become a universal language with over 3,600 symbols. They 2 (convey) emotions in text messages, social media posts and even business emails, 3 (help) people express nuances that words alone can't.
Brands like Coca-Cola and Nike 4 (adopt) emojis in marketing campaigns to connect with young audiences. The World Emoji Awards, 5 (hold) annually since 2016, recognize creative uses — from climate activism to mental health awareness.
While some emojis are culture-specific (like the dumpling emoji), most 6 (understand) globally. A 2023 study found that 78% of teenagers use emojis 7 (strengthen) digital communication. "They're not replacing language," said linguist Dr. Lisa Evans, "but 8 (enrich) it." New emojis, such as the "melting face" and "pregnant man", 9 (add) yearly to reflect societal changes, ensuring this modern form of expression 10 (remain) relevant.
答案解析
crecreated
过去分词作定语，表被动，“1999 年创造的表情符号”。
convey
一般现在时，主语 emojis 为复数。
helping
现在分词作状语，表结果，“帮助表达细微差别”。
have adopted
现在完成时，“品牌已采用表情符号”。
held
过去分词作定语，表被动，“每年举办的奖项”。
are understood
被动语态，“大多数表情符号被理解”。
to strengthen
不定式作目的状语，“加强数字交流”。
enriching
现在分词作状语，表主动，“丰富语言”。
are added
被动语态，“新表情符号被添加”。
remains
一般现在时，主语 “expression” 为单数。
Passage 9
难度
Learning a foreign language is challenging but rewarding. Students often struggle with 1 (remember) irregular verbs, mastering tones in Chinese or understanding gender in Spanish. However, 2 (immerse) in the culture — through films, music or conversations with natives — 3 (great) improves retention.
Daily practice, even for 15 minutes, is more effective than cramming. Many 4 (success) learners use spaced repetition apps like Anki, 5 helps reinforce vocabulary. "I learned French by watching Emily in Paris with subtitles," said high school student Mia Chen, 6 now speaks fluently.
Linguists recommend focusing on high-frequency words first — about 1,000 can help you understand 80% of daily conversations. Mistakes are normal; they show you're 7 (push) your limits. "The goal isn't perfection," said language coach Carlos Mendez, "but 8 (communicate) effectively." With persistence, anyone can overcome challenges and unlock the joy of 9 (connect) with people from 10 (differ) cultures.
答案解析
reremembering
动名词作宾语，固定搭配 “struggle with doing”。
immersion
名词作主语，“沉浸在文化中”。
greatly
副词修饰动词 “improves”，表 “极大提高”。
successful
形容词作定语，“成功的学习者”。
which
定语从句引导词，指代 “Anki”，在从句中作主语。
who
定语从句引导词，指代 “Mia Chen”，在从句中作主语。
pushing
现在分词作表语，表主动，“正在突破极限”。
to communicate
不定式作表语，表目的 “有效沟通”。
connecting
动名词作宾语，“连接不同文化的人”。
different
形容词作定语，“不同的文化”。/ 让教学更有效 高效备考 | 英语学科
Unit 5 短文语法填空
精练篇
Passage 1………………………………………………………………1
单句语法填空 ……………………………………………………………2
短文语法填空
Passage 2………………………………………………………………4
Passage 3………………………………………………………………4
Passage 4………………………………………………………………5
Passage 5………………………………………………………………5
Passage 6………………………………………………………………6
Passage 7………………………………………………………………6
Passage 8………………………………………………………………7
Passage 9………………………………………………………………7
精练篇
Passage 1
难度
Children from poorer families begin life with cognitive disadvantages. Research 1 decades across 12 countries 2 (confirm) this, including a 1995 finding: By age four, children in poverty hear 30 million fewer words than 3 wealthier peers, 4 average. This gap 5 (link) to weaker language skills, 6 in turn predict poor academic performance through high school.
But quantity isn't everything. Growing evidence shows quality matters more, especially back-and-forth communication — 7 (call) "conversational turns" — 8 caregivers and children. A recent study in Psychological Science found these exchanges play a vital role in 9 brain's Broca's area development, 10 (associate) with speech production.
The study confirmed the 30-million-word gap but revealed "the biggest driver for brain development was conversations". Each additional 11 conversational exchanges per hour 11 (increase) verbal ability by one point. Developmental psychologist Kathryn Hirsh-Pasek notes that "conversational duets" build strong language foundations. The challenge now is 12 (link) these findings to educational practices.
单句语法填空
The Chinese writing system, which dates back to ancient times, (play) a key role in uniting the country.
2. English, (speak) by over 1.5 billion people, is the most widely used language globally.
3. The Oxford English Dictionary, first published in 1928, (update) regularly to include new words.
4. Polyglots, can speak multiple languages, often have better cognitive flexibility.
5. The "Chinese Bridge" competition provides a platform for students (show) their language skills.
6. Language learning involves not only vocabulary but also (understand) cultural contexts.
7. Some dialects, (lose) to modernization, are being preserved through digital projects.
8. The reason he chose to study Chinese is his interest in Asian culture.
9. Tim Doner, (start) learning languages at 13, now speaks 23 fluently.
10. The idiom "lose face" (originate) from Chinese culture and is widely used in English.
11. Children (expose) to multiple languages develop better problem-solving skills.
12. The UN, official languages include Chinese and Arabic, promotes cultural diversity.
13. Calligraphy, (consider) an art form, requires years of practice.
14. The ability (communicate) in another language opens doors to new opportunities.
15. Many students struggle with (remember) irregular verbs in English.
16. The Silk Road, (connect) Asia and Europe, facilitated language exchange.
17. The HSK exam, assesses Chinese proficiency, is taken by millions worldwide.
18. She decided to major in linguistics, (inspire) by her teacher's lectures.
19.The app Duolingo, helps users learn languages gamified, has millions of users.
20.Bilingual education programs, (prove) effective, are being adopted globally.
21.The term "emoji", (come) from Japanese, means "picture character".
22.The OED, (publish) in 20 volumes, contains over 600,000 words.
23.He realized the importance of language after (live) abroad for three years.
24. The conference, (attend) by linguists worldwide, discussed endangered languages.
25. The phrase "break a leg", (use) to wish good luck, has theatrical origins.
短文语法填空
Passage 2
难度
Xu Yuanchong, a professor at Peking University, was famous for his translation works. He introduced ancient Chinese poetry 1 the world, winning the Aurora Borealis Prize in 2014 — the first Chinese 2 (receive) this international honor. 3 (know) as "the only master able to translate classical Chinese poetry", Xu translated over 120 books, including Shakespeare's plays 4 Tang Dynasty poems.
Xu started translating in college, 5 he quoted Lincoln's "of the people" to explain Sun Yat-sen's principles. He 6 (recognize) as one of the "five talents" at National Southwest Associated University. Even at 100, he continued translating daily, 7 (work) for 6 hours despite poor eyesight. For him, translation was more like 8 pleasure than work, a way to bridge cultures and 9 (preserve) beauty. His last wish was 10 (make) Chinese literature known globally.
Passage 3
难度
For Australian teens, learning Chinese opens doors to cultural exploration. The 17th "Chinese Bridge" competition 1 (wrap) up in Sydney last month, with 12 contestants 2 (deliver) speeches on "Fly High with Chinese".
They dressed in hanfu and qipao, 3 (perform) traditional dances and calligraphy 4 impressed the judges.
Hallie Richards, 5 (study) Chinese since five, won the final. Her mother, 6 teaches Chinese at a local school, 7 (support) her daily practice. "I once struggled with tones, but watching Chinese dramas 8 (help) me improve," Hallie said. The prize includes a trip to China, 9 she plans to visit Beijing and Xi'an to experience the culture 10 person.
Passage 4
难度
Every year, hundreds of international students at Tongji University write letters home in Chinese. This activity, 1 (become) an annual tradition since 2010, helps them practice the language 2 build confidence. After three months of intensive study, students 3 (task) with writing 4 (entire) in Chinese, describing their campus life and cultural discoveries.
Teachers were touched by the 5 (emotion) expressed in the letters. "Many students wrote about missing family but 6 (enjoy) new friendships," said Professor Li. Most students had zero prior Chinese 7 (able) before arriving, 8 now they can express complex ideas. The best letters are displayed on campus, 9 (encourage) more students 10 (participate) next year.
Passage 5
难度
Tim Doner, a New York-based polyglot, started learning languages at 13 after 1 (find) a Hebrew dictionary. He 2 (fall) in love with the language through rap music, then moved on to Arabic, 3 he mastered in six months. Posting videos of himself speaking these languages online 4 (gain) him 100,000 followers and advice from native speakers.
Tim uses various methods, 5 (include) language apps, tutoring sessions and immersion through films. He once spent 12 hours 6 day practicing Russian grammar. "The hardest part is maintaining fluency in 23 languages," he said, 7 (add) that he revisits each one weekly. His story 8 (feature) in The New York Times, 9 called him "a human translation machine". For Tim, languages are 10 key to understanding global cultures.
Passage 6
难度
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED), 1 (begin) in 1857 by scholars at Oxford University, took over 70 years to complete. James Murray, its chief editor, worked in a small shed 2 he organized millions of word examples sent by volunteers worldwide. The first edition, 3 (publish) in 1928, had 400,000 words across 12 volumes.
Since then, it 4 (update) regularly, with new entries like "selfie" and "vax" added in 2021. Linguists spend months verifying each word's origin and usage 5 including it. The OED now 6 (have) over 600,000 words, 7 (document) the history of English from Beowulf to social media. Its online version, launched in 2000, 8 (visit) by 2 million users monthly. "It's not just a dictionary," said current editor Fiona McPherson, "but a 9 (live) record of how language 10 (evolve)."
Passage 7
难度
Chinese calligraphy, 1 (date) back over 3,000 years to the Shang Dynasty, is both an art and a reflection of character. It 2 (develop) from carving oracle bone inscriptions to brush writing on paper, with five major styles 3 (include) seal script and cursive.
Calligraphers use brushes made of bamboo and wolf hair, 4 (dip) in ink made from pine soot, to create works that convey emotions. Today, it 5 (teach) in schools as part of cultural education and 6 (exhibit) in museums worldwide, from the Met in New York to the Palace Museum in Beijing.
Master calligrapher Wang Dongling believes the art requires "heart, hand and ink 7 (unite) as one". His 2022 exhibition in Paris, 8 featured large-scale cursive works, attracted 50,000 visitors. "Calligraphy is 9 window into Chinese philosophy," he said, 10 (explain) that each stroke reflects balance and harmony.
Passage 8
难度
Emojis, 1 (create) in 1999 by Japanese designer Shigetaka Kurita, have become a universal language with over 3,600 symbols. They 2 (convey) emotions in text messages, social media posts and even business emails, 3 (help) people express nuances that words alone can't.
Brands like Coca-Cola and Nike 4 (adopt) emojis in marketing campaigns to connect with young audiences. The World Emoji Awards, 5 (hold) annually since 2016, recognize creative uses — from climate activism to mental health awareness.
While some emojis are culture-specific (like the dumpling emoji), most 6 (understand) globally. A 2023 study found that 78% of teenagers use emojis 7 (strengthen) digital communication. "They're not replacing language," said linguist Dr. Lisa Evans, "but 8 (enrich) it." New emojis, such as the "melting face" and "pregnant man", 9 (add) yearly to reflect societal changes, ensuring this modern form of expression 10 (remain) relevant.
Passage 9
难度
Learning a foreign language is challenging but rewarding. Students often struggle with 1 (remember) irregular verbs, mastering tones in Chinese or understanding gender in Spanish. However, 2 (immerse) in the culture — through films, music or conversations with natives — 3 (great) improves retention.
Daily practice, even for 15 minutes, is more effective than cramming. Many 4 (success) learners use spaced repetition apps like Anki, 5 helps reinforce vocabulary. "I learned French by watching Emily in Paris with subtitles," said high school student Mia Chen, 6 now speaks fluently.
Linguists recommend focusing on high-frequency words first — about 1,000 can help you understand 80% of daily conversations. Mistakes are normal; they show you're 7 (push) your limits. "The goal isn't perfection," said language coach Carlos Mendez, "but 8 (communicate) effectively." With persistence, anyone can overcome challenges and unlock the joy of 9 (connect) with people from 10 (differ) cultures.
