四、核心素养 学习能力 请认真阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
主题群:生活与学习 子主题:自我提升 语篇类型:记叙文 难度:★★
I used to be very shy and nervous when I spoke in front of people. My teacher noticed this and suggested that I take up 1.
a
hobby to build my confidence. She said, "Why not try calligraphy? It is 2.
relaxing
(relax) and helps you focus."
I decided to give it a go. At first, it was difficult 3.
to control
(control) the brush, and I often made a mess. But I didn't give up. I 4.
practised
(practise) the strokes again and again. 5.
Surprisingly
(surprising), I started to see improvement soon. It was much 6.
faster
(fast) than I expected. My teacher encouraged me not to give up 7.
because
practice was the key to success.
Now, I really enjoy doing calligraphy. It allows me to stay calm and express 8.
myself
(I). I even joined a calligraphy club and made new friends. This hobby not only helps me relax but also gives me a strong sense of 9.
achievement
(achieve). I also learn about Chinese culture and history by doing calligraphy.
Sometimes, I teach my younger sister how to write. 10.
In
return, she teaches me how to draw. We encourage each other to keep learning. This hobby has changed my life in a positive way.