五、完形填空。
Red is the color of China. Among all the 1, red is most easily seen. The color red is fresh and pure, 2 in China we call it "China Red". Chinese people are attracted by the color not only because it makes people excited, but also because it has 3 meaning in Chinese culture and history.
No country in the world has ever 4 a color in such a way as China. Here, red is a symbol. It gives color to the soul (灵魂) of the nation. In the past, red represented dignity (尊严) and mystery. Even now, Chinese people 5 the color much more than we used to. It can be said that "China Red" is an everlasting theme for China, and an 6 color for the Chinese people. "China Red" has 7 very popular, attracting the world's attention.
Finding red-colored things in China is very 8, as you can see the color everywhere. All traditional red things have been playing special 9 in China, such as the walls of ancient palaces, the 10 flag, Chinese knots, lanterns, traditional paper-cuts, and even red tanghulu.
Red is the color of good 11, health, happiness, peace, richness and so on. Only real things and events can fully 12 and explain its beauty. The color can be 13 and meaningful only when it is connected with people.
In China, red is more than just a color. It carries the ancient history and 14 of the Chinese nation. "China Red" is 15 with mysterious charm beyond description and it is right here in China waiting for you to feel and discover!
( ) 1. A. colors
B. news
C. papers
D. paints
( ) 2. A. but
B. or
C. and
D. while
( ) 3. A. poor
B. rich
C. simple
D. correct
( ) 4. A. used
B. shared
C. drawn
D. painted
( ) 5. A. need
B. dislike
C. hate
D. love
( ) 6. A. interesting
B. expensive
C. boring
D. important
( ) 7. A. spoken
B. said
C. become
D. got
( ) 8. A. hard
B. easy
C. sudden
D. warm
( ) 9. A. roles
B. games
C. cards
D. places
( ) 10. A. national
B. international
C. local
D. foreign
( ) 11. A. rainbow
B. fear
C. worry
D. luck
( ) 12. A. believe
B. show
C. talk
D. write
( ) 13. A. large
B. quiet
C. alive
D. peaceful
( ) 14. A. art
B. culture
C. business
D. ability
( ) 15. A. pleased
B. crowded
C. filled
D. satisfied

1.A 2.C 3.B 4.A 5.D 6.D 7.C 8.B 9.A 10.A 11.D 12.B 13.C 14.B 15.C