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专题25 语法填空中国元素专练(1)
Passage 1
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2024 is “The Year of the Dragon” on the Chinese lunar calendar. But 1 that’s the proper translation of the iconic mythical symbol of China or not has aroused 2 (heat)debate.
The Western concept of dragon is not consistent with 3 of the Chinese dragon. Influenced by Greek mythology, the dragon is often the keeper of treasure. For Europeans, dragon is usually a monster 4 (keep) distances away from people. With four legs and two huge black wings, they can spit fire or even poison gas out of their mouth. Contrary 5 the evil image of European dragons, Chinese dragons symbolize 6 (strong) and goodluck. In Chinese legends, dragons were appointed head of the four seas, rulers of weather and water. Those born in the year of the Loong are believed 7 (be)interested in the world and willing to give a helping hand.
The differences in perception of the mythical creatures in China and the West 8 (root)in their different cultural values. What is important is that as we enter 9 new lunar year, people 10 (global)appreciate the cultural values embodied in such Chinese symbols as Loong.
Passage 2
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Peking Opera actress Dong Yuanyuan proposed integrating the art of Peking Opera with digital technology to compete for more young audiences. 11 a national treasure in China, the art form is becoming more and more alienated, especially by younger generations. Her 12 (propose) might be one of the most effective ways to help resolve the problem.
In November 2021, the “Digital Mei Lanfang” project 13 (launch) in Beijing. The late Mei Lanfang (1894-1961) now, is once again able to “appear” in front of audiences thanks to digital technology. Dong got very excited and emotional 14 she saw that Master Mei was “really talking” on stage.
Since then, she 15 (work) hard to deeply integrate the traditiona