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Unit 5 短文語法填空
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Passage 1………………………………………………………………1
單句語法填空 ……………………………………………………………3
短文語法填空
Passage 2………………………………………………………………8
Passage 3………………………………………………………………9
Passage 4………………………………………………………………11
Passage 5………………………………………………………………12
Passage 6………………………………………………………………13
Passage 7………………………………………………………………15
Passage 8………………………………………………………………16
Passage 9………………………………………………………………17
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Passage 1
難度
Children from poorer families begin life with cognitive disadvantages. Research 1 decades across 12 countries 2 (confirm) this, including a 1995 finding: By age four, children in poverty hear 30 million fewer words than 3 wealthier peers, 4 average. This gap 5 (link) to weaker language skills, 6 in turn predict poor academic performance through high school.
But quantity isn't everything. Growing evidence shows quality matters more, especially back-and-forth communication — 7 (call) "conversational turns" — 8 caregivers and children. A recent study in Psychological Science found these exchanges play a vital role in 9 brain's Broca's area development, 10 (associate) with speech production.
The study confirmed the 30-million-word gap but revealed "the biggest driver for brain development was conversations". Each additional 11 conversational exchanges per hour 11 (increase) verbal ability by one point. Developmental psychologist Kathryn Hirsh-Pasek notes that "conversational duets" build strong language foundations. The challenge now is 12 (link) these findings to educational practices.
答案解析
over（介詞，"over decades" 表示 “數(shù)十年來”，固定搭配）
has confirmed（現(xiàn)在完成時，主語為 research，動作持續(xù)到現(xiàn)在且對現(xiàn)在有影響）
their（形容詞性物主代詞，指代前文 "children in poverty" 的）
on（介詞，"on average" 為固定短語，意為 “平均而言”）
is linked（一般現(xiàn)在時的被動語態(tài)，"gap 與 link 為被動關(guān)系，be linked to 表 “與…… 相關(guān)聯(lián)”）
which（非限制性定語從句，指代前文 "weaker language skills"，在從句中作主語）
called（過去分詞作定語，"communication 與 call 為被動關(guān)系，表 “被稱為”）
between（介詞，"between...and..." 表 “在…… 之間”，此處指照顧者與兒童之間）
the（定冠詞，特指 “大腦的布羅卡區(qū)”，獨一無二的事物前用 the）
associated（過去分詞作定語，"area 與 associate 為被動關(guān)系，be associated with 表 “與…… 相關(guān)”）
increases（一般現(xiàn)在時，描述研究得出的客觀規(guī)律，主語為單數(shù)）
to link（不定式作表語，說明主語 "challenge" 的具體內(nèi)容）
單句語法填空
The Chinese writing system, which dates back to ancient times, (play) a key role in uniting the country.
2. English, (speak) by over 1.5 billion people, is the most widely used language globally.
3. The Oxford English Dictionary, first published in 1928, (update) regularly to include new words.
4. Polyglots, can speak multiple languages, often have better cognitive flexibility.
5. The "Chinese Bridge" competition provides a platform for students (show) their language skills.
6. Language learning involves not only vocabulary but also (understand) cultural contexts.
7. Some dialects, (lose) to modernization, are being preserved through digital projects.
8. The reason he chose to study Chinese is his interest in Asian culture.
9. Tim Doner, (start) learning languages at 13, now speaks 23 fluently.
10. The idiom "lose face" (originate) from Chinese culture and is widely used in English.
11. Children (expose) to multiple languages develop better problem-solving skills.
12. The UN, official languages include Chinese and Arabic, promotes cultural diversity.
13. Calligraphy, (consider) an art form, requires years of practice.
14. The ability (communicate) in another language opens doors to new opportunities.
15. Many students struggle with (remember) irregular verbs in English.
16. The Silk Road, (connect) Asia and Europe, facilitated language exchange.
17. The HSK exam, assesses Chinese proficiency, is taken by millions worldwide.
18. She decided to major in linguistics, (inspire) by her teacher's lectures.
19.The app Duolingo, helps users learn languages gamified, has millions of users.
20.Bilingual education programs, (prove) effective, are being adopted globally.
21.The term "emoji", (come) from Japanese, means "picture character".
22.The OED, (publish) in 20 volumes, contains over 600,000 words.
23.He realized the importance of language after (live) abroad for three years.
24. The conference, (attend) by linguists worldwide, discussed endangered languages.
25. The phrase "break a leg", (use) to wish good luck, has theatrical origins.
答案解析
has played
現(xiàn)在完成時，強調(diào)漢字系統(tǒng)從古代持續(xù)至今的作用。
spoken
過去分詞作定語，表被動，修飾 “English”。
is updated
被動語態(tài)，OED 被定期更新。
who
定語從句引導(dǎo)詞，指代 “polyglots”，在從句中作主語。
to show
不定式作目的狀語，表 “提供平臺來展示技能”。
understanding
動名詞作賓語，與 “vocabulary” 并列。
lost
過去分詞作定語，表 “被現(xiàn)代化淘汰的方言”。
why
定語從句引導(dǎo)詞，修飾 “reason”，表原因。
starting
現(xiàn)在分詞作狀語，表伴隨動作。
originated
一般過去時，描述成語的起源。
exposed
過去分詞作定語，表 “接觸多種語言的兒童”。
whose
定語從句引導(dǎo)詞，表所屬關(guān)系，“聯(lián)合國的官方語言”。
considered
過去分詞作定語，表 “被視為藝術(shù)形式的書法”。
to communicate
不定式作后置定語，修飾 “ability”。
remembering
動名詞作賓語，固定搭配 “struggle with doing”。
connecting
現(xiàn)在分詞作定語，修飾 “Silk Road”，表主動關(guān)系。
which
定語從句引導(dǎo)詞，指代 “HSK exam”，在從句中作主語。
inspired
過去分詞作狀語，表被動，“被老師的講座激勵”。
which
定語從句引導(dǎo)詞，指代 “Duolingo”，在從句中作主語。
proven
過去分詞作定語，表 “被證明有效的雙語項目”。
coming
現(xiàn)在分詞作定語，表 “來自日語的術(shù)語”。
published
過去分詞作定語，表 “1928 年出版的 OED”。
living
動名詞作賓語，固定搭配 “after doing”。
attended
過去分詞作定語，表 “被全球語言學(xué)家參加的會議”。
used
過去分詞作定語，表 “被用來祝福的短語”。
短文語法填空
Passage 2
難度
Xu Yuanchong, a professor at Peking University, was famous for his translation works. He introduced ancient Chinese poetry 1 the world, winning the Aurora Borealis Prize in 2014 — the first Chinese 2 (receive) this international honor. 3 (know) as "the only master able to translate classical Chinese poetry", Xu translated over 120 books, including Shakespeare's plays 4 Tang Dynasty poems.
Xu started translating in college, 5 he quoted Lincoln's "of the people" to explain Sun Yat-sen's principles. He 6 (recognize) as one of the "five talents" at National Southwest Associated University. Even at 100, he continued translating daily, 7 (work) for 6 hours despite poor eyesight. For him, translation was more like 8 pleasure than work, a way to bridge cultures and 9 (preserve) beauty. His last wish was 10 (make) Chinese literature known globally.
答案解析
to
固定搭配 “introduce sth. to sb.”。
to receive
不定式作后置定語，修飾 “the first Chinese”。
Known
過去分詞作狀語，表被動，“被稱為唯一大師”。
and
并列連詞，連接 “Shakespeare's plays” 和 “Tang Dynasty poems”。
where
定語從句引導(dǎo)詞，修飾 “college”，表地點。
was recognized
被動語態(tài)，“被公認(rèn)為五大才子之一”。
working
現(xiàn)在分詞作狀語，表伴隨動作。
a
不定冠詞，表泛指 “一種樂趣”。
preserve
動詞原形，與 “bridge” 并列，作不定式賓語。
to make
不定式作表語，表目的 “讓中國文學(xué)聞名全球”。
Passage 3
難度
For Australian teens, learning Chinese opens doors to cultural exploration. The 17th "Chinese Bridge" competition 1 (wrap) up in Sydney last month, with 12 contestants 2 (deliver) speeches on "Fly High with Chinese".
They dressed in hanfu and qipao, 3 (perform) traditional dances and calligraphy 4 impressed the judges.
Hallie Richards, 5 (study) Chinese since five, won the final. Her mother, 6 teaches Chinese at a local school, 7 (support) her daily practice. "I once struggled with tones, but watching Chinese dramas 8 (help) me improve," Hallie said. The prize includes a trip to China, 9 she plans to visit Beijing and Xi'an to experience the culture 10 person.
答案解析
wrapped
一般過去時，“l(fā)ast month” 提示動作已完成。
delivering
現(xiàn)在分詞作狀語，表伴隨動作。
performed
過去分詞作狀語，表被動，“穿著漢服表演舞蹈”。
which
定語從句引導(dǎo)詞，指代 “dances and calligraphy”，在從句中作主語。
studying
現(xiàn)在分詞作狀語，表主動，“自五歲起學(xué)習(xí)中文”。
who
定語從句引導(dǎo)詞，指代 “mother”，在從句中作主語。
supported
一般過去時，描述過去的支持行為。
helped
一般過去時，“看中文劇幫助她提高”。
where
定語從句引導(dǎo)詞，修飾 “China”，表地點。
in
固定搭配 “in person” 表示 “親自”。
Passage 4
難度
Every year, hundreds of international students at Tongji University write letters home in Chinese. This activity, 1 (become) an annual tradition since 2010, helps them practice the language 2 build confidence. After three months of intensive study, students 3 (task) with writing 4 (entire) in Chinese, describing their campus life and cultural discoveries.
Teachers were touched by the 5 (emotion) expressed in the letters. "Many students wrote about missing family but 6 (enjoy) new friendships," said Professor Li. Most students had zero prior Chinese 7 (able) before arriving, 8 now they can express complex ideas. The best letters are displayed on campus, 9 (encourage) more students 10 (participate) next year.
答案解析
has become
現(xiàn)在完成時，“since 2010” 提示動作持續(xù)至今。
并列連詞，連接 “practice the language” 和 “build confidence”。
are tasked
被動語態(tài)，“學(xué)生被要求用中文寫作”。
entirely
副詞修飾動詞 “writing”，表 “完全用中文”。
emotions
名詞復(fù)數(shù)，“信中表達的情感”。
enjoying
現(xiàn)在分詞作狀語，表伴隨動作，與 “missing” 并列。
ability
名詞，“中文能力”。
but
轉(zhuǎn)折連詞，對比 “零基礎(chǔ)” 與 “現(xiàn)在能表達復(fù)雜想法”。
encouraging
現(xiàn)在分詞作狀語，表結(jié)果 “鼓勵更多學(xué)生參與”。
to participate
不定式作目的狀語，表 “鼓勵參與”。
Passage 5
難度
Tim Doner, a New York-based polyglot, started learning languages at 13 after 1 (find) a Hebrew dictionary. He 2 (fall) in love with the language through rap music, then moved on to Arabic, 3 he mastered in six months. Posting videos of himself speaking these languages online 4 (gain) him 100,000 followers and advice from native speakers.
Tim uses various methods, 5 (include) language apps, tutoring sessions and immersion through films. He once spent 12 hours 6 day practicing Russian grammar. "The hardest part is maintaining fluency in 23 languages," he said, 7 (add) that he revisits each one weekly. His story 8 (feature) in The New York Times, 9 called him "a human translation machine". For Tim, languages are 10 key to understanding global cultures.
答案解析
finding
動名詞作賓語，固定搭配 “after doing”。
fell
一般過去時，“愛上希伯來語”。
which
定語從句引導(dǎo)詞，指代 “Arabic”，在從句中作賓語。
gained
一般過去時，“發(fā)布視頻獲得粉絲”。
including
現(xiàn)在分詞作狀語，表主動，“包括語言應(yīng)用程序”。
a
不定冠詞，“每天 12 小時”。
adding
現(xiàn)在分詞作狀語，表伴隨動作。
was featured
被動語態(tài)，“故事被《紐約時報》報道”。
which
定語從句引導(dǎo)詞，指代 “story”，在從句中作主語。
the
定冠詞，特指 “理解全球文化的關(guān)鍵”。
Passage 6
難度
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED), 1 (begin) in 1857 by scholars at Oxford University, took over 70 years to complete. James Murray, its chief editor, worked in a small shed 2 he organized millions of word examples sent by volunteers worldwide. The first edition, 3 (publish) in 1928, had 400,000 words across 12 volumes.
Since then, it 4 (update) regularly, with new entries like "selfie" and "vax" added in 2021. Linguists spend months verifying each word's origin and usage 5 including it. The OED now 6 (have) over 600,000 words, 7 (document) the history of English from Beowulf to social media. Its online version, launched in 2000, 8 (visit) by 2 million users monthly. "It's not just a dictionary," said current editor Fiona McPherson, "but a 9 (live) record of how language 10 (evolve)."
答案解析
begun
過去分詞作定語，表被動，“1857 年開始的 OED”。
where
定語從句引導(dǎo)詞，修飾 “shed”，表地點。
published
過去分詞作定語，表 “1928 年出版的第一版”。
has been updated
現(xiàn)在完成時的被動語態(tài)，“被定期更新”。
before
介詞，表 “在收錄新詞之前驗證”。
has
一般現(xiàn)在時，主語 OED 為單數(shù)。
documenting
現(xiàn)在分詞作狀語，表主動，“記錄英語歷史”。
is visited
被動語態(tài)，“在線版被訪問”。
living
形容詞作定語，“活的記錄”。
evolves
一般現(xiàn)在時，描述語言的演變。
Passage 7
難度
Chinese calligraphy, 1 (date) back over 3,000 years to the Shang Dynasty, is both an art and a reflection of character. It 2 (develop) from carving oracle bone inscriptions to brush writing on paper, with five major styles 3 (include) seal script and cursive.
Calligraphers use brushes made of bamboo and wolf hair, 4 (dip) in ink made from pine soot, to create works that convey emotions. Today, it 5 (teach) in schools as part of cultural education and 6 (exhibit) in museums worldwide, from the Met in New York to the Palace Museum in Beijing.
Master calligrapher Wang Dongling believes the art requires "heart, hand and ink 7 (unite) as one". His 2022 exhibition in Paris, 8 featured large-scale cursive works, attracted 50,000 visitors. "Calligraphy is 9 window into Chinese philosophy," he said, 10 (explain) that each stroke reflects balance and harmony.
答案解析
dating
現(xiàn)在分詞作定語，表主動，“追溯到商朝的書法”。
developed
一般過去時，“從甲骨文發(fā)展而來”。
including
現(xiàn)在分詞作狀語，表主動，“包括篆書和草書”。
dipped
過去分詞作狀語，表被動，“毛筆蘸墨”。
is taught
被動語態(tài)，“書法被教授”。
exhibited
過去分詞作狀語，表被動，“在博物館展出”。
united
過去分詞作賓補，表被動，“心、手、墨合一”。
which
定語從句引導(dǎo)詞，指代 “exhibition”，在從句中作主語。
a
不定冠詞，表泛指 “一扇窗”。
explaining
現(xiàn)在分詞作狀語，表伴隨動作。
Passage 8
難度
Emojis, 1 (create) in 1999 by Japanese designer Shigetaka Kurita, have become a universal language with over 3,600 symbols. They 2 (convey) emotions in text messages, social media posts and even business emails, 3 (help) people express nuances that words alone can't.
Brands like Coca-Cola and Nike 4 (adopt) emojis in marketing campaigns to connect with young audiences. The World Emoji Awards, 5 (hold) annually since 2016, recognize creative uses — from climate activism to mental health awareness.
While some emojis are culture-specific (like the dumpling emoji), most 6 (understand) globally. A 2023 study found that 78% of teenagers use emojis 7 (strengthen) digital communication. "They're not replacing language," said linguist Dr. Lisa Evans, "but 8 (enrich) it." New emojis, such as the "melting face" and "pregnant man", 9 (add) yearly to reflect societal changes, ensuring this modern form of expression 10 (remain) relevant.
答案解析
crecreated
過去分詞作定語，表被動，“1999 年創(chuàng)造的表情符號”。
convey
一般現(xiàn)在時，主語 emojis 為復(fù)數(shù)。
helping
現(xiàn)在分詞作狀語，表結(jié)果，“幫助表達細微差別”。
have adopted
現(xiàn)在完成時，“品牌已采用表情符號”。
held
過去分詞作定語，表被動，“每年舉辦的獎項”。
are understood
被動語態(tài)，“大多數(shù)表情符號被理解”。
to strengthen
不定式作目的狀語，“加強數(shù)字交流”。
enriching
現(xiàn)在分詞作狀語，表主動，“豐富語言”。
are added
被動語態(tài)，“新表情符號被添加”。
remains
一般現(xiàn)在時，主語 “expression” 為單數(shù)。
Passage 9
難度
Learning a foreign language is challenging but rewarding. Students often struggle with 1 (remember) irregular verbs, mastering tones in Chinese or understanding gender in Spanish. However, 2 (immerse) in the culture — through films, music or conversations with natives — 3 (great) improves retention.
Daily practice, even for 15 minutes, is more effective than cramming. Many 4 (success) learners use spaced repetition apps like Anki, 5 helps reinforce vocabulary. "I learned French by watching Emily in Paris with subtitles," said high school student Mia Chen, 6 now speaks fluently.
Linguists recommend focusing on high-frequency words first — about 1,000 can help you understand 80% of daily conversations. Mistakes are normal; they show you're 7 (push) your limits. "The goal isn't perfection," said language coach Carlos Mendez, "but 8 (communicate) effectively." With persistence, anyone can overcome challenges and unlock the joy of 9 (connect) with people from 10 (differ) cultures.
答案解析
reremembering
動名詞作賓語，固定搭配 “struggle with doing”。
immersion
名詞作主語，“沉浸在文化中”。
greatly
副詞修飾動詞 “improves”，表 “極大提高”。
successful
形容詞作定語，“成功的學(xué)習(xí)者”。
which
定語從句引導(dǎo)詞，指代 “Anki”，在從句中作主語。
who
定語從句引導(dǎo)詞，指代 “Mia Chen”，在從句中作主語。
pushing
現(xiàn)在分詞作表語，表主動，“正在突破極限”。
to communicate
不定式作表語，表目的 “有效溝通”。
connecting
動名詞作賓語，“連接不同文化的人”。
different
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Unit 5 短文語法填空
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Passage 1………………………………………………………………1
單句語法填空 ……………………………………………………………2
短文語法填空
Passage 2………………………………………………………………4
Passage 3………………………………………………………………4
Passage 4………………………………………………………………5
Passage 5………………………………………………………………5
Passage 6………………………………………………………………6
Passage 7………………………………………………………………6
Passage 8………………………………………………………………7
Passage 9………………………………………………………………7
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Passage 1
難度
Children from poorer families begin life with cognitive disadvantages. Research 1 decades across 12 countries 2 (confirm) this, including a 1995 finding: By age four, children in poverty hear 30 million fewer words than 3 wealthier peers, 4 average. This gap 5 (link) to weaker language skills, 6 in turn predict poor academic performance through high school.
But quantity isn't everything. Growing evidence shows quality matters more, especially back-and-forth communication — 7 (call) "conversational turns" — 8 caregivers and children. A recent study in Psychological Science found these exchanges play a vital role in 9 brain's Broca's area development, 10 (associate) with speech production.
The study confirmed the 30-million-word gap but revealed "the biggest driver for brain development was conversations". Each additional 11 conversational exchanges per hour 11 (increase) verbal ability by one point. Developmental psychologist Kathryn Hirsh-Pasek notes that "conversational duets" build strong language foundations. The challenge now is 12 (link) these findings to educational practices.
單句語法填空
The Chinese writing system, which dates back to ancient times, (play) a key role in uniting the country.
2. English, (speak) by over 1.5 billion people, is the most widely used language globally.
3. The Oxford English Dictionary, first published in 1928, (update) regularly to include new words.
4. Polyglots, can speak multiple languages, often have better cognitive flexibility.
5. The "Chinese Bridge" competition provides a platform for students (show) their language skills.
6. Language learning involves not only vocabulary but also (understand) cultural contexts.
7. Some dialects, (lose) to modernization, are being preserved through digital projects.
8. The reason he chose to study Chinese is his interest in Asian culture.
9. Tim Doner, (start) learning languages at 13, now speaks 23 fluently.
10. The idiom "lose face" (originate) from Chinese culture and is widely used in English.
11. Children (expose) to multiple languages develop better problem-solving skills.
12. The UN, official languages include Chinese and Arabic, promotes cultural diversity.
13. Calligraphy, (consider) an art form, requires years of practice.
14. The ability (communicate) in another language opens doors to new opportunities.
15. Many students struggle with (remember) irregular verbs in English.
16. The Silk Road, (connect) Asia and Europe, facilitated language exchange.
17. The HSK exam, assesses Chinese proficiency, is taken by millions worldwide.
18. She decided to major in linguistics, (inspire) by her teacher's lectures.
19.The app Duolingo, helps users learn languages gamified, has millions of users.
20.Bilingual education programs, (prove) effective, are being adopted globally.
21.The term "emoji", (come) from Japanese, means "picture character".
22.The OED, (publish) in 20 volumes, contains over 600,000 words.
23.He realized the importance of language after (live) abroad for three years.
24. The conference, (attend) by linguists worldwide, discussed endangered languages.
25. The phrase "break a leg", (use) to wish good luck, has theatrical origins.
短文語法填空
Passage 2
難度
Xu Yuanchong, a professor at Peking University, was famous for his translation works. He introduced ancient Chinese poetry 1 the world, winning the Aurora Borealis Prize in 2014 — the first Chinese 2 (receive) this international honor. 3 (know) as "the only master able to translate classical Chinese poetry", Xu translated over 120 books, including Shakespeare's plays 4 Tang Dynasty poems.
Xu started translating in college, 5 he quoted Lincoln's "of the people" to explain Sun Yat-sen's principles. He 6 (recognize) as one of the "five talents" at National Southwest Associated University. Even at 100, he continued translating daily, 7 (work) for 6 hours despite poor eyesight. For him, translation was more like 8 pleasure than work, a way to bridge cultures and 9 (preserve) beauty. His last wish was 10 (make) Chinese literature known globally.
Passage 3
難度
For Australian teens, learning Chinese opens doors to cultural exploration. The 17th "Chinese Bridge" competition 1 (wrap) up in Sydney last month, with 12 contestants 2 (deliver) speeches on "Fly High with Chinese".
They dressed in hanfu and qipao, 3 (perform) traditional dances and calligraphy 4 impressed the judges.
Hallie Richards, 5 (study) Chinese since five, won the final. Her mother, 6 teaches Chinese at a local school, 7 (support) her daily practice. "I once struggled with tones, but watching Chinese dramas 8 (help) me improve," Hallie said. The prize includes a trip to China, 9 she plans to visit Beijing and Xi'an to experience the culture 10 person.
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Every year, hundreds of international students at Tongji University write letters home in Chinese. This activity, 1 (become) an annual tradition since 2010, helps them practice the language 2 build confidence. After three months of intensive study, students 3 (task) with writing 4 (entire) in Chinese, describing their campus life and cultural discoveries.
Teachers were touched by the 5 (emotion) expressed in the letters. "Many students wrote about missing family but 6 (enjoy) new friendships," said Professor Li. Most students had zero prior Chinese 7 (able) before arriving, 8 now they can express complex ideas. The best letters are displayed on campus, 9 (encourage) more students 10 (participate) next year.
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Tim Doner, a New York-based polyglot, started learning languages at 13 after 1 (find) a Hebrew dictionary. He 2 (fall) in love with the language through rap music, then moved on to Arabic, 3 he mastered in six months. Posting videos of himself speaking these languages online 4 (gain) him 100,000 followers and advice from native speakers.
Tim uses various methods, 5 (include) language apps, tutoring sessions and immersion through films. He once spent 12 hours 6 day practicing Russian grammar. "The hardest part is maintaining fluency in 23 languages," he said, 7 (add) that he revisits each one weekly. His story 8 (feature) in The New York Times, 9 called him "a human translation machine". For Tim, languages are 10 key to understanding global cultures.
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The Oxford English Dictionary (OED), 1 (begin) in 1857 by scholars at Oxford University, took over 70 years to complete. James Murray, its chief editor, worked in a small shed 2 he organized millions of word examples sent by volunteers worldwide. The first edition, 3 (publish) in 1928, had 400,000 words across 12 volumes.
Since then, it 4 (update) regularly, with new entries like "selfie" and "vax" added in 2021. Linguists spend months verifying each word's origin and usage 5 including it. The OED now 6 (have) over 600,000 words, 7 (document) the history of English from Beowulf to social media. Its online version, launched in 2000, 8 (visit) by 2 million users monthly. "It's not just a dictionary," said current editor Fiona McPherson, "but a 9 (live) record of how language 10 (evolve)."
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Chinese calligraphy, 1 (date) back over 3,000 years to the Shang Dynasty, is both an art and a reflection of character. It 2 (develop) from carving oracle bone inscriptions to brush writing on paper, with five major styles 3 (include) seal script and cursive.
Calligraphers use brushes made of bamboo and wolf hair, 4 (dip) in ink made from pine soot, to create works that convey emotions. Today, it 5 (teach) in schools as part of cultural education and 6 (exhibit) in museums worldwide, from the Met in New York to the Palace Museum in Beijing.
Master calligrapher Wang Dongling believes the art requires "heart, hand and ink 7 (unite) as one". His 2022 exhibition in Paris, 8 featured large-scale cursive works, attracted 50,000 visitors. "Calligraphy is 9 window into Chinese philosophy," he said, 10 (explain) that each stroke reflects balance and harmony.
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Emojis, 1 (create) in 1999 by Japanese designer Shigetaka Kurita, have become a universal language with over 3,600 symbols. They 2 (convey) emotions in text messages, social media posts and even business emails, 3 (help) people express nuances that words alone can't.
Brands like Coca-Cola and Nike 4 (adopt) emojis in marketing campaigns to connect with young audiences. The World Emoji Awards, 5 (hold) annually since 2016, recognize creative uses — from climate activism to mental health awareness.
While some emojis are culture-specific (like the dumpling emoji), most 6 (understand) globally. A 2023 study found that 78% of teenagers use emojis 7 (strengthen) digital communication. "They're not replacing language," said linguist Dr. Lisa Evans, "but 8 (enrich) it." New emojis, such as the "melting face" and "pregnant man", 9 (add) yearly to reflect societal changes, ensuring this modern form of expression 10 (remain) relevant.
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Learning a foreign language is challenging but rewarding. Students often struggle with 1 (remember) irregular verbs, mastering tones in Chinese or understanding gender in Spanish. However, 2 (immerse) in the culture — through films, music or conversations with natives — 3 (great) improves retention.
Daily practice, even for 15 minutes, is more effective than cramming. Many 4 (success) learners use spaced repetition apps like Anki, 5 helps reinforce vocabulary. "I learned French by watching Emily in Paris with subtitles," said high school student Mia Chen, 6 now speaks fluently.
Linguists recommend focusing on high-frequency words first — about 1,000 can help you understand 80% of daily conversations. Mistakes are normal; they show you're 7 (push) your limits. "The goal isn't perfection," said language coach Carlos Mendez, "but 8 (communicate) effectively." With persistence, anyone can overcome challenges and unlock the joy of 9 (connect) with people from 10 (differ) cultures.

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