一、词汇检测
1.Li Bai and Du Fu, two of the greatest poets in Chinese history, formed a (持久的) friendship.
2.The purpose of this competition is to (鼓励) students to speak English.
3.How old is the horse with a white (斑点) on its head?
4.It usually takes a year to build a house in the (传统的) way.
5.This term, our Chinese teacher will introduce some great works of (文学).
6.The policeman Mike for his brave acts on the bus.
7.Nora has a for singing so her parents encourage her to be a singer.

() 1.______ in a long queue, we waited to buy a concert ticket.
A.Standing
B.To stand
C.Stood
D.Stand

() 2.Emily is glad that she ______ for her honesty at that meeting.
A.praises
B.was praised
C.is praised
D.praised

() 3.Su Yiming has a ______ for skiing. But few people know he was once a good actor.
A.present
B.thought
C.gift
D.interest

() 4.Our English teacher encourages us ______ part in all kinds of after-class activities.
A.to take
B.take
C.taking
D.to taking

() 5.I want to buy something special for my grandmother, ______ her birthday is coming.
A.because
B.although
C.so
D.but

( ) 6.— I had a pleasant weekend on the farm. — .
A.Oh, that’s very nice of you
B.It’s a pleasure
C.I’m glad to hear that
D.Good luck

三、信息还原
Chinese calligraphy(书法) is a beautiful mix of art and writing. It uses a brush and ink(墨水) on special paper to create Chinese characters(文字). This art form dates back over 3 000 years to the first Chinese characters found on bones. 1. ______ But over time, it developed into a respected art form.
2. ______ The way the brush is held, the movement of the hand and the speed of writing are all important. What’s more, the shape(形状) of each character and how it is showed on the paper make the art look great. It is more than how it appears, and it also shows the writer’s feelings and thoughts. 3. ______ This work is a treasure in Chinese culture and history, showing the development of Chinese characters and the art of writing.
Calligraphy isn’t just for famous people like Wang Xizhi. 4. ______ For example, people can show their own calligraphy on couplets(对联) during the Spring Festival. It’s a way for Chinese people to enjoy beauty and express themselves.
Calligraphy connects the past and the present. Where there is Chinese language, there is Chinese calligraphy. 5. ______

A. There are five styles of handwriting.
B. It can also be seen in our daily lives.
C. Calligraphy needs a lot of practice and skills.
D. At first, calligraphy was just for writing things down.
E. And where there is calligraphy, there is beauty.
F. Chinese calligraphy is famous both at home and abroad.
G. A famous example of calligraphy is “Lanting Xu” by Wang Xizhi.