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WELCOME UNIT
UNIT 1 RELATIONSHIPS
课外拓展阅读——用英语传播
中国文化
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Calligraphy (书法), __1__ (consider) as one of the unique
traditional Chinese arts, has a long history of about 1,000 years.
It is not only a tool of cultural communication __2__ an artistic
treasure with shining and extraordinary beauty. As the representative
of Chinese art, it __3__ (know) as the most ancient artistic form in
the eastern world. Calligraphy has influenced the world widely and has even been introduced to many neighboring __4__ (country).
课外拓展阅读——用英语传播中国文化
To practise calligraphy __5__ (require) the basic tools of four treasures of study as well as much concentration on guiding the soft writing brush charged with fluid ink, and writing on the paper __6__ the ink will spread quickly. Once the brush movement hesitates, a black mark is created, so speed, __7__ (strong) and agility (敏捷) is the essence of fine artwork. When writing, many calligraphers will forget all worries and even __8__ (they), combining all thoughts in the beauty of their art. Thus it also can shape and improve a person's temper and promote wellbeing.
课外拓展阅读——用英语传播中国文化
Calligraphy, __9__ a mirror, is a silent reflection of the soul.Today, although various modern ways have been substituted for the original calligraphy, __10__ (especial) which is created with a writing brush, people still love the ancient form and practise it untiringly.
1.________ 2.________ 3.________ 4.________ 5.________
6.________ 7.________ 8.________ 9.________ 10.________
答案: 1.considered 2.but 3.is known 4.countries 5.requires 6.where 7.strength 8.themselves 9.like 10.especially
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Calligraphy is the essence of Chinese culture, which has developed into a special high-level art apart from satisfying the needs of daily writing.
书法是中国文化的精髓,它已发展成为一种特殊的艺术。它是在满足日常写作需要的基础上,进行高层次的艺术创作。
课外拓展阅读——用英语传播中国文化
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【持续背记】
①Rome was not built in a day.
罗马不是一日建成的。
②Failure taught me that life is a road with unpredictable forks and unexpected tomorrows.
失败使我懂得,生活的道路充满了无法预测的岔路口和无法预料的明天。
③Of course there were lots of other interesting things at the exhibition.
当然,该展览会上有很多其他有趣的东西。
课外拓展阅读——用英语传播中国文化
课外拓展阅读——用英语传播中国文化
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