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【题目】In ancient China the kite was known as “Zhiyuan“. 【1】 (original) regarded as a technology, it also featured in many art collections, and was considered to have unique artistic value. It first 【2】 (appear) in the ware of the Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC—476BC). According to historical records. Mo Zi spent three years 【3】 (construct) a wooden kite which failed after one day’s flight. One book noted that the master carpenter Lu Ban also made some which 【4】 (use) to spy on the situation of the enemy.

Now the basic procedure of making kites remains the same, but 【5】 (style) of kite-making vary in different regions. These in the “World Kite Capital” of Weifang in Shandong Province are well known for 【6】 (they) craftsmanship, materials, painting, sculpture and flexible flying movement. One of these kites, 【7】 was over 300 meters long, won first place in the International Kite Festival 【8】 (hold) in Italy. It is now housed in the Weifang Kite Museum. Even year, the festival is held there and is expected to draw many fans with a passion for flying kites.

【9】 you are interested in flying a kite, you should choose a sunny and windy day so you can enjoy the open air, and take care to avoid electric wires and cars. You could lake more than one with you and fly them according to the change of wind. And of course, a pair of sunglasses may prove useful in protecting your eyes 【10】 bright sunshine.

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【答案】

【1】Originally

【2】appeared

【3】constructing

【4】were used

【5】styles

【6】their

【7】which

【8】held

【9】if

【10】from/against

【解析】本文是一篇说明文。在中国古代，风筝被称为“纸鸢”，被认为是一种技术，它也在许多艺术收藏品中出现，并被认为具有独特的艺术价值，同时介绍了风筝的历史，本文就古代和现在的风筝做了比较。

【1】考查副词。“Originally regarded as a technology”“被作为一种技术”。“Originally ”“起初，本来”。故填“Originally”。

【2】考查时态。“ It first appeared in the ware of the Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC—476BC).”“它在春秋时期(公元前770年至公元前476年)的陶器上首次出现 ”可知，春秋时期已是过去，故填过去式“appeared”。

【3】考查句型。“spend sometime（in）doing sth”“话费时间做某事”。故填“constructing ”。

【4】考查定语从句。“ One book noted that the master carpenter Lu Ban also made some which were used to spy on the situation of the enemy”“有一本书指出，大师鲁班也做了一些东西来监视敌人的情况”“which”指代风筝。故填“were”。

【5】考查单复数。根据后面词“vary”可知，“style”应加“s”。故填“styles”。

【6】考查形容词性的物主代词。“are well known for their craftsmanship”“以其精湛的工艺而著名”。故填“their”。

【7】考查定语从句。“One of these kites,which was over 300 meters long”“其中一只风筝的长度超过300米”故填“which”。

【8】考查被动语态。“ held in Italy. ”“在意大利举办”。故填“held”。

【9】考查条件状语从句。“ If you are interested in flying a kite, you should choose a sunny and windy day so you can enjoy the open air”“如果你对放风筝感兴趣，你应该选择一个晴天和有风的天气，这样你就可以享受户外的空气 ”。故填“if”。

【10】考查固定搭配。“protect......from”“保护......免受”“ protecting your eyes from bright sunshine”“保护你的眼睛免受阳光的照射”。故填“from”。