短文填空(三) 根据首字母提示及文意补全短文
阅读下面的短文,根据短文内容及首字母提示,在短文空白处填入一个恰当的词,使短文内容完整、通顺。
A [2019·南京]
Chinese writing is one of the world’s greatest writing systems. It is more 1.w in use than alphabetic(字母的) writing systems. More than half of the world’s books are written in Chinese, including historical writings and novels, along with writings on government and law.
At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based 2.l . It dates back several thousand years to the 3.u of animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved(刻) by ancient Chinese people. Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in 4.t hanzi.
By the Shang Dynasty, these symbols had become a well-developed writing system. Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were 5.d geographically, leading to different dialects(方言) and characters. This, however, 6.c under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty.
Emperor Qinshihuang united(统一) the seven major states into one country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. That writing system was of great 7.i in uniting the Chinese people and culture. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still 8.c in writing. Written Chinese has also become an important method to 9.c China’s present with its past. People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.
Today, Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. As China plays a 10.g role in the world, an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate(欣赏) China’s culture through this amazing language. Written Chinese spreads Chinese culture wherever it goes.
B [2019·泰州]
Everyone knows that second-hand smoke is as dangerous as first-hand smoke. But have you 1.h of “third-hand” smoke?
Third-hand smoke means the pollution left on the surfaces(表面) of things around, 2.l furniture or clothes. When someone smokes in a room, poisonous particles(粒子) in tobacco(烟草) smoke land on the surfaces of the furniture or his clothes, even after the cigarette(香烟) has been put out. This can cause a great danger to your family, 3.e younger children.
Babies have only just learned to walk. They are more likely to be harmed by third-hand smoke. This is 4.b they are often close to surfaces of things, such as floors, walls and furniture where tobacco particles remain. When they 5.t these surfaces, they get their hands polluted.
So, it is necessary and important to say 6.n to third-hand smoke. To achieve this, strict 7.r for forbidding(禁止) smoking inside homes should be carried out. If one of your family members smokes, please make sure he smokes 8.o the house. Get him a special jacket and hat, so once he 9.f smoking, he will take them off before getting inside the house. Moreover, make sure that a smoker washes his hands and face, and changes his clothes before picking up the baby.
Many times, you cannot see the smoke doing harm to your child, but it doesn’t mean he or she is 10.s . Give up smoking, or if that is not possible, make sure that your loved ones are far away from third-hand smoke.
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The Clever Learning Methods
Why do you need study skills? Because they will make it 1.e for you to learn and do well in class, especially as you move up to middle school and high school.
•Pay attention in class
Do you have 2.d paying attention in class? Are you sitting next to a loud person? Is it hard to see the blackboard? Make sure you’re sitting in a good seat that makes you pay attention. Tell your teacher or parents about any problem that is stopping you from paying attention and taking good notes.
