题目内容
.【2017安徽合肥市市一模】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。
Chinese brush calligraphy or “shufa” in Chinese is one of ___ 1.____ most important art forms in China. Many Asian cultures have originated their own calligraphy styles, but China’s is unequaled because of ___ 2.____ (it) beauty, grace (优雅), and history.
The ___ 3.____ (origin) of Chinese brush calligraphy are unknown, but local tales say it goes back over 4,000 years to the time of the legendary (传说的) Yellow Emperor (2698-2598 B.C.). At that time characters were carved on animal bones or tortoise shells. Only after Emperor Qin Shi Huang united China under his rule ___ 4.____ one country did it really gain popularity as a common art form.
He simplified Chinese characters and regular rules were set, ___ 5.____ (make) it easier for people to learn and master. This Chinese art form continued to progress and during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) a new type of cursive script (草书) was formed and standardized. It is written __ 6.____ (free), but it’s not as easy to read.
Today Chinese calligraphy is once again a subject in schools and an art form highly ___ 7.___(appreciate) across the world. Anyone can practice it and ___ 8.____ is required is a simple set including: brush, ink, and paper. It’s fun for amateurs to try, but to become good at it, not only years of practice but natural talent ___ 9.____ (need). Practising this art consistently can develop personal character and is of ___ 10.____ (benefit) to health.