
I first became interested in calligraphy(书法) when my mum took me to a museum. The beautiful pieces of writing there were so shining that I (1) ______ (touch) by them at once. I decided to try it (2) ______ the very same way.
So, I took part in a calligraphy class. At first, I found it quite challenging. Holding the soft brush (3) ______ (correct) and controlling the ink(墨水) seemed difficult. (4) ______ , with practice and patience, I got improved.
Since I began practising my calligraphy skills, I (5) ______ (learn) more about Chinese characters. Over thousands of years, they have developed from drawings into standard forms. What’s more, Chinese people’s attitude(态度) toward life is shown in calligraphy, too. (6) ______ a treasure of Chinese traditional culture, calligraphy is now practised by many people.
Calligraphy is not only (7) ______ writing skill but also an art that can develop our mind and character. It is now one of my (8) ______ (hobby) that help me relax. When I write, my mind starts to become peaceful, especially when I’m stressed.
I’m also (9) ______ (pride) to see my works get better and better. When the Spring Festival comes, my mother always enjoys (10) ______ (stick) the “Fu” character I write onto the door. What a happy time calligraphy has brought us!
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解析:选was touched。动词语态题。主语 I 与 touch 是被动关系,“被打动”;且前文时态为一般过去时,故用一般过去时的被动语态 was touched。
2.2.
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解析:选in。介词搭配题。in the same way 为固定搭配,意为 “以同样的方式”,故填 in。
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解析:选correctly。词性转换题。修饰动词 holding 需用副词,correct 的副词形式是 correctly,意为 “正确地”。
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解析:选However。连词辨析题。前文说学习书法有难度,后文说通过练习取得进步,表转折,且空后有逗号,故用 However(然而)。
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解析:选have learned/learnt。动词时态题。由 Since 引导的时间状语从句可知,主句需用现在完成时,主语 I 为第一人称,故填 have learned/learnt。
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解析:选As。介词辨析题。此处表示 “作为中国传统文化的瑰宝”,as 意为 “作为”,符合语境,句首首字母大写。
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解析:选a。冠词用法题。skill 是可数名词单数,且 writing 以辅音音素开头,表泛指 “一种书写技能”,故用不定冠词 a。
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解析:选hobbies。名词单复数题。“one of + 可数名词复数” 表示 “…… 之一”,hobby 的复数形式是 hobbies。
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解析:选proud。词性转换题。be proud to do sth. 为固定搭配,意为 “做某事感到自豪”,pride 是名词,其形容词形式是 proud。
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解析:选sticking。非谓语动词题。enjoy doing sth. 为固定搭配,意为 “喜欢做某事”,故填 stick 的动名词形式 sticking。