二、阅读短文，根据语篇要求填空，使短文通顺，意思完整。每空限填一词。
【传统文化】Chinese calligraphy is a very popular kind of art in the world. It is known 6. "Shufa" which has been a treasure of Chinese culture for thousands of years. Unlike regular writing, it requires special tools: brushes made of animal hair, ink sticks 7. rice paper. The artist must control breathing and arm movements carefully to create beautiful characters.
When you watch a master calligrapher at work, you'll notice how each stroke carries meaning. Straight lines stand 8. strength, while round ones show movement. Through this art form, we can better understand traditional Chinese values and philosophy(哲学).
Chinese calligraphy 9. not only a way to write but also a way to express feelings and thoughts. It helps us learn patience and focus. Many people practise calligraphy 10. relax and enjoy the beauty of Chinese characters. Calligraphy has become an important part of Chinese culture.

6. as 7. and 8. for 9. is 10. to

【分析】
本题为语篇填空，需结合语境、固定搭配及语法知识逐一分析每个空：
1. 第6空：考查固定搭配，需判断与known相关的短语；
2. 第7空：考查连词，需判断前后名词的逻辑关系；
3. 第8空：考查固定搭配，需判断与stand相关的短语；
4. 第9空：考查be动词，需结合主语和时态确定形式；
5. 第10空：考查非谓语动词，需判断句子的逻辑关系（目的）。
【解析】
6. 考查固定搭配。be known as是固定短语，意为“被称为；作为……而闻名”，此处指书法被称为“Shufa”，故填as。
7. 考查连词。此处列举书法所需的特殊工具（毛笔、墨条、宣纸），三者为并列关系，用连词and连接，故填and。
8. 考查固定搭配。stand for是固定短语，意为“代表”，句意为“直线代表力量”，符合语境，故填for。
9. 考查be动词。主语Chinese calligraphy为单数，时态为一般现在时，此处表示“是一种书写方式”，故be动词用is，填is。
10. 考查不定式作目的状语。句意为“很多人练习书法是为了放松和欣赏汉字之美”，不定式to do作目的状语，故填to。
【答案】
6. as 7. and 8. for 9. is 10. to
【知识点】
固定搭配；连词用法；be动词形式
【点评】
本题为基础语篇填空题，主要考查英语核心基础知识点（固定搭配、连词、be动词、不定式），结合语境和语法规则即可解答，难度较低。
【难度系数】
0.8