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高考英语外刊阅读天天练:城市生活语法填空专题
①Tianjin divers make big splash amid cheers, concerns
An intrepid group of elderly individuals in northern China’s Tianjin has recently sparked both _____1_____(curious) and concern with their unique approach to the sport of diving.
The spirited seniors have turned the Shizilin Bridge on the Haihe River ___2____ a stage for their aquatic acrobatics, ____3_____(leave) both residents and tourists spellbound. Videos of their daredevil diving acts _____4_____(circulate) on social media platforms such as Douyin and Sina Weibo in the last two weeks of August.
The bridge stands approximately 6 meters above the surface of the river, with the depth of water _____5____(be) around 7 meters, according to the divers, most of ___6_____ are over 60 years old. The elderly divers have become hugely popular for their signature moves, which often include bold opening statements with dollops of humor before the daring plunge. Amid ____7__orchestra of gasps and applause, they perform their impressive array of flips and jumps, each with a style ____8____(unique) their own. A “panel of judges” among the crowds flashes scorecards for the participants after each dive. The panel comprises livestreamers, local residents and tourists.
The fun sport seems ____9___(play) a significant role in Tianjin’s tourism. Attractions that are in close proximity to the bridge have experienced a substantial increase in their online ___10______(expose). Social media posts on the nearby Italian Style Street saw a staggering 51.8 percent jump, data showed.
【China Daily(September 5,2023)】
②Swift’s Eras tour is coming to theaters
___1_____ was the last time you waited 20 minutes to buy a movie ticket? If you’re a Taylor Swift fan, that would be now __2_____ the mad dash to attend her newly announced Eras tour concert film has begun.
After conquering the live music industry, the 33-year-old pop star now is boosting the flagging fortunes of the movie theater business, which has yet ___3___