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Task 1

In Diaoyu Town, a special tour was conducted recently with a focus on damaged walls,old stones and ordinary-looking locations, rather than the photogenic spots 1.________(normal) favored by tourists.

Ten people from four 2.________(family) were invited to the new archaeology-themed study tour, 3.________ was organized by Chongqing's Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology.The tour was designed 4.________(bring) the cultural relics more vitality（生機） and develop the interest of participants in studying history and archaeology.5.________(office) data shows that Chongqing has about 26,000 immovable cultural relics and over 1.48 million movable ones.By the end of 2021, there had been about 108 million state-owned cultural relics.6.________ total number of world heritage sites in China has reached 56, 7.________(rank) second in the world.

Other than the study tour, Chongqing has promoted the charm of history and culture,such as opening the country's first archaeology-themed café 8.________ starting an immersive （擬真的） and theatrical experience in a historic structure.

Chongqing 9.________(bring) 10 more historical sites into the range of archaeological tourism in the future.These tourist attractions 10.________(expect) to inspire the interest of teenagers in history and archaeological culture.

Task 2

The Amazon River surprisingly has no bridges when 1.________(compare) with some of the world's other most recognizable rivers.There are about nine bridges over the Nile River in Cairo alone.More than 100 bridges 2.________(complete) in the last 30 years across the Yangtze River.While Europe's Danube River is only one-third as long as the Amazon River, 3.________ has 133 bridge crossings.So what's the deal with the Amazon River?

The Amazon River 4.________(flow) through areas that are barely populated,meaning there are very few major roads for any bridge to connect to.And in cities and towns 5.________ border rivers, ferries are 6.________ established means of moving goods and people from bank to bank, meaning there is no real need for bridges 7.________(build), other than to make trips a bit quicker.

Besides, the Amazon River is far 8.________ an ideal location for bridge builders, as it has a large number of natural blocks that would need to be conquered by engineers and construction workers.Additionally, the changing positions of the river's course through the seasons, with great differences in water 9.________(deep), would make the construction extremely 10.________(demand).

Task 3

China is a big country with many dialects.However, in recent years, the preservation of Chinese dialects 1.________(become) a subject of concern due to various factors.

Chinese dialects represent a 2.________(value) aspect of the world's linguistic (語言的) diversity.Protecting these dialects 3.________(be) crucial not only for preserving China's diverse cultural heritage but also for maintaining global linguistic richness.Just 4.________ biodiversity is essential for the ecosystem, linguistic diversity is essential for the cultural fabric of our society.

Chinese dialects carry 5.________ them the wisdom, traditions and unique expressions of local communities.By safeguarding these dialects, we preserve a window into Chinese history, custom and local knowledge, 6.________(contribute) to a more comprehensive understanding of China.

In the digital age, using technology can aid in the preservation of dialects.Efforts should 7.________(make) to digitally record specific vocabularies, phrases and stories in dialect.The development of dialect-focused applications and online platforms can facilitate the learning and communication among dialect 8.________(lover) across China.

Preserving Chinese dialects is not 9.________(mere) about protecting a linguistic system; it is about safeguarding China's cultural heritage and showcasing China's linguistic and cultural diversity.By recognizing 10.________ importance of Chinese dialects and adopting the right strategies, we can ensure that China's rich linguistic system continues to thrive (繁榮).

Task 4

The 40th Weifang International Kite Festival, kicking off in Weifang, had drawn kite fanciers from China and beyond.The main activities of the festival, 1.________ include competition for kite making, flying and fighting, were scheduled.

The festival, 2.________(feature) a series of kites in various shapes and sizes ranging from a huge insect to a 50-carriage high-speed train, has become one of the most 3.________(impress) international events 4.________(hold) in China since it started the reform and opening up in the late 1970s.

According to the organizers, more than 600 kite enthusiasts from 59 countries and regions are attending this year's festival.“Weifang is 5.________(extreme) famous among kite lovers around the world,” said Stanislav Kolbintsev from Russia, who was seen with 6.________ giant bird-shaped kite.Amazed by the huge public passion for the sport, he said he hopes to visit more Chinese cities 7.________(fly) kites.“I've loved flying kites since I was a child.Flying kites has many good 8.________(mean) in India,” said Arindam Adhikary, an Indian.

The first Weifang International Kite Festival was held in 1984.Known as the “capital of kites”, Weifang has a long history of kite making, 9.________ some records suggesting the first wooden kite 10.________(invent) there during the Spring and Autumn period more than 2000 years ago.

Task 5

Huishan clay figurines (泥人) are produced in the western suburb of Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, and are one of China's most famous folk arts, having a history 1.________(stretch) back over a thousand years.

The craft originated in the Southern Dynasties and reached 2.________(it) peak in the Qing Dynasty.During the Qing, an artist made five clay figurines for Emperor Qianlong and 3.________(reward) with high praise from the royal family.

Huishan clay figurines differ from those of other localities in that they are always small and always feature a big head.They are divided into two types—mold-pressed and hand-crafted.The 4.________(cheap), molded figures often serve as children's toys, while the hand-crafted pieces are more refined and original.

The characters depicted (描繪) come 5.________(large) from legends and Chinese opera plots.Da A Fu, a plump (微胖的) boy holding a fish, is the most popular figure in Huishan clay art.The legend 6.________(go) that long, long ago, a god, disguised as a boy,beat a fierce lion 7.________ saved the children in Huishan.

8.________(express) appreciation, local people started to make clay figures of their boy savior Da A Fu.One-third of the overall figure is taken up by Da A Fu's large head,9.________ a face round as a full moon and big ears reaching down to his shoulders.It is 10.________ image implying happiness and good fortune.

Task 6

The sheepskin raft (羊皮筏), the oldest means of transportation along the Yellow River, has a history of nearly 2000 years.The airbag of the raft is made of 1.________whole sheepskin and goes through many processes including heating to remove hair,soaking in salty oil, sewing, drying 2.________ blowing.Then the airbag 3.________(fasten) to a wooden stand, enabling its use for transporting people and goods across the water.

It is said that the largest sheepskin raft in old times 4.________(consist) of more than 600 sheepskin airbags, with an impressive length of 22 meters and a 5.________(wide) of 7 meters.It was capable of carrying around 30 tons of goods and drifting over 200 kilometers in one day.

In the early 20th century, before the 1950s, 6.________ railways were not yet in operation and road traffic was 7.________(convenient), the sheepskin raft served as the most important means of transportation for residents 8.________(live) along the Yellow River.

However, with the rapid development of society, the sheepskin raft has largely played its historical role 9.________ transporting people and goods.Nowadays, it can only be found along the banks of the Yellow River in some cities in Gansu Province.It has become a tool for people 10.________(do) some sightseeing on the Yellow River.