C. Choose the best answer and complete the passage（选择最恰当的选项完成短文）
International students at Shanghai Maritime University (SMU) don’t just focus on their main subjects — they also have a special chance to explore Chinese culture. Last year, nearly 800 students from 97 countries actively 1 in Chinese culture courses, showing their strong interest in local traditions.
Dragon boat classes have long been a highlight. Since 2012, SMU’s dragon boat team has 2 numerous races, making the sport even more attractive to foreign learners. Benjamin Baffoe, who has been on the team for years, shared, “Coming to China and getting the 3 to learn dragon boating is a dream come true. I only saw this sport in videos when I was a kid.” After six years of practice, he feels not only physically stronger but also more 4 when facing challenges. “Life is all about keeping going and never giving up,” he added.
Tai chi is another popular choice, though it’s often misunderstood. Some people believe tai chi movements are too slow and lack excitement, as they seem to only involve hand gestures. However, David Bobadilla from Chile holds a different 5. With 11 years of kung fu training behind him, he has a deep understanding of Chinese culture. “Tai chi pays more attention to internal growth, 6 kung fu is more about external skills,” he explained. “But deep down, their core ideas are the same.”
Chinese poetry classes have also left a lasting 7 on many foreign students. At SMU’s New Year’s party for international learners, Shreya Pandey from Nepal 8 Man Jiang Hong, a classic poem written by Yue Fei. She said the preparation process helped her understand Yue Fei’s story, as well as China’s long history and rich language. “I truly enjoy learning different kinds of Chinese poems,” she smiled.
() 1. A. joined B. participated C. took D. entered
() 2. A. won B. beat C. defeated D. gained
() 3. A. opportunity B. time C. moment D. period
() 4. A. brave B. proud C. confident D. patient
() 5. A. idea B. opinion C. thought D. view

1. B 2. A 3. A 4. C 5. B

【分析】
本题为完形填空题，围绕上海海事大学国际学生体验中国文化展开，解题思路为：先通读全文把握主旨，再逐个分析每个空的语境、固定搭配及词义辨析，结合选项选出最恰当的答案。第1空考查“参加课程”的固定搭配；第2空考查“赢得比赛”的动词搭配；第3空考查“获得做某事的机会”的固定搭配；第4空结合语境辨析形容词词义；第5空考查“持有不同观点”的固定搭配。
【解析】
1. 句意：去年，来自97个国家的近800名学生积极参加中国文化课程。固定搭配participate in表示“参加（活动、课程等）”，join后常接团体/组织，take in意为“吸收”，enter意为“进入”，均不符合语境，故选B。
2. 句意：自2012年以来，SMU的龙舟队赢得了无数比赛。win后接比赛、奖项等，beat/defeat后接对手，gain意为“获得”，故此处选A。
3. 句意：来到中国并获得学习龙舟的机会是梦想成真。固定搭配get the opportunity to do sth表示“有机会做某事”，time（时间）、moment（时刻）、period（时期）均不符合语境，故选A。
4. 句意：经过六年的练习，他不仅身体更强壮，而且面对挑战时更自信。brave（勇敢的）、proud（骄傲的）、confident（自信的）、patient（耐心的），结合后文“面对挑战”的语境，confident最恰当，故选C。
5. 句意：然而，来自智利的David Bobadilla持有不同的观点。固定搭配hold a different opinion表示“持有不同观点”，idea（主意）、thought（想法）、view（侧重对事物的看法）均不符合此处搭配，故选B。
【答案】
1.B 2.A 3.A 4.C 5.B
【知识点】
完形填空、固定搭配、词义辨析
【点评】
本题围绕国际学生体验中国文化展开，主要考查固定搭配和语境词义辨析，需结合上下文及短语搭配知识解题，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.5