二、词汇运用
To practise the beautiful art of Chinese calligraphy, you need the help of the “Four Treasures of the Study”. Chinese calligraphy is a beautiful art that
has
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(have) a long history. The “Four Treasures of the Study” are the basic tools for this art.
First, the brush
is made
2
(make) from animal hair and bamboo. It is flexible and can create different kinds of strokes. Second, the inkstick is used to make ink. Many modern artists prefer using bottled ink because it
saves
3
(save) time. However, traditional calligraphers believe that grinding an inkstick helps them
(to) prepare
4
(prepare) mentally for writing.
The history of Chinese ink
dates
5
(date) back to over 2,000 years ago. It was first used in ancient China. Finally, xuanzhi is soft but strong. It absorbs (吸收) ink perfectly and can last for a very long time.
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解析:
【分析】
本题为动词形式填空题,需结合句子主语的单复数、语态、固定搭配及时态规则确定动词的正确形式。解题时,先分析每个句子的结构:1. 空处位于定语从句,先行词为单数名词,需用一般现在时;2. 主语与动词为被动关系,需用一般现在时被动语态;3. 主语为单数,用一般现在时谓语的第三人称单数形式;4. 考查固定搭配;5. 主语为单数,用一般现在时谓语的第三人称单数形式。
【解析】
1. 先行词是单数名词Chinese calligraphy,定语从句用一般现在时,故填has;
2. 主语the brush是动作make的承受者,需用一般现在时被动语态,结构为is+过去分词,故填is made;
3. 主语it指代单数名词bottled ink,一般现在时谓语用第三人称单数,故填saves;
4. 固定搭配help sb (to) do sth,故填(to) prepare;
5. 主语the history是单数,一般现在时谓语用第三人称单数,故填dates。
【答案】
1. has 2. is made 3. saves 4. (to) prepare 5. dates
【知识点】
一般现在时、被动语态、固定搭配
【点评】
本题考查动词适当形式的应用,涵盖定语从句时态、被动语态及常用固定搭配,属于初中英语基础题型,侧重核心语法的实际运用。
【难度系数】
0.6