Reading and Blank-Filling 语法填空
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。
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主题 生活与学习 语篇类型 记叙文 词数 197
An ancient Chinese legend states that there is only one true path up Mount Hua—the 12 km track rising 1，800 m that it took 3，000 years 1 （build）. I still remember being amazed by photos of people 2 （stand） on the Changkong Plank Trail （长空栈道）， a wooden path only over 30 centimeters in 3 （wide）， with part of their bodies hanging over the cliff. Years later， I found myself enthusiastically pursuing the same ambition.
This is where I began—a trail initially pleasant and easy. While many chose to take the cable car meant to minimize effort， I avoided the shortcut 4 the South Peak. I followed the river past some Taoist temples and 5 （climb） higher up steep stairs that were carved 6 （expert） into the stone. It took hours before I reached the higher altitude 7 view expanded.
Vertical （垂直的） ladders made higher points 8 （access）， often with only chains to arrest your fall. By afternoon， I had reached the very spot that had captured my 9 （imagine） about China. I just stood still， mouth open， leaning right out over the edge， 10 stared down into the vacant space below. Eventually， gathering my courage， I took a few photos. Who would have thought this girl would complete the world’s most dangerous hike？！
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主题 历史、社会与文化 语篇类型 说明文 词数 196
Black tea is a popular beverage 1 （enjoy） by people all over the world. It is made from the 2 （leaf） of the camellia sinensis plant （山茶植物）， 3 have a process of oxidation （氧化） to give it its distinct flavor and color. Originating in China， black tea has a rich history 4 （date） back thousands of years. It was first discovered during the Tang Dynasty and quickly gained 5 （popular） among the Chinese elite. Eventually， it 6 （make） its way to Europe.
Black tea is known for its robust flavor and deep， reddish-brown color. It has a strong， malty taste with hints of caramel and a 7 （slight） sweet aftertaste. The flavor can vary depending on the region and the specific type of black tea. 8 its delicious taste， black tea also offers numerous health benefits. It is rich in antioxidants， which help protect the body from free radicals （自由基） and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Also， black tea 9 （believe） to improve heart health， boost metabolism， and enhance mental alertness.
In conclusion， black tea’s rich history， distinct flavor， and numerous health benefits make 10 a popular choice for tea enthusiasts. So， why not sit back， relax， and try a cup of black tea？
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主题 文学、艺术与体育 语篇类型 记叙文 词数 193
When Zhao Shuxian started working at 1 art and craft factory in Nanjing in Jiangsu Province in 1973， the then 19-year-old was given the job of mastering the time-honored craft of making “velvet” flowers from silk. His goal was 2 （promote） to the designer’s workshop where he would be able to make whatever he wanted， and earn a better living. Today， Zhao is recognized as one of the few seasoned 3 （make） of this ornament （装饰品）， 4 （produce） of which is still done by hand.
His 5 （color） silk flowers are popular with young women， 6 have turned them into a new urban trend and share pictures on social networks. The undying floral ornaments have also featured in popular period dramas， on red carpet outfits， at fashion shows and in the new collections of luxury brands.
The practice of wearing velvet flowers 7 （believe） to date back to the Tang Dynasty （618—907）. They were sent to imperial palaces and 8 （become） a popular hair accessory for aristocrats （贵族） and women 9 （serve） at the court.
The trend spread to ordinary people. In Nanjing， the commercial area near Sanshan Street and Changle Road used to be known 10 the “flower market”， and was a center of boutiques making and selling velvet flowers.
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主题 宇宙探索 语篇类型 说明文 词数 200
About 148 to 150 million years ago， a chicken-sized， bird-like dinosaur lived in 1 is now Southeast China. Its fossilized （石化的） remains， 2 （find） at a site in Nanping， Fujian Province， show it is one of the earliest bird-like dinosaurs to date.
Based on the evidence they’ve known， many scientists have always considered the first bird 3 （be） a 150-million-year-old feathered dinosaur called Archaeopteryx. But this study adds to 4 （increase） evidence that by the time of Archaeopteryx， dinosaurs 5 （develop） into different kinds of birds.