阅读短文，从方框中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使短文意思通顺、内容完整。
In the past few decades(十年), China has been developing at a breathtaking(惊人的) speed, and its changes have surprised the world. 1.
The most noticeable change is in China's technology. Mobile payment is everywhere. 2. High-speed trains are great too. They run fast and on time, helping people travel far in a short time.
3. More people live in big, nice apartments. The education system has also made great progress, with a large number of students getting high-quality education. The healthcare system is also better, keeping people healthy. Big cities like Shanghai and Shenzhen have many tall buildings and busy business streets.
In the field of international influence, China is playing an increasingly important role. It works with other countries through projects like the Belt and Road Initiative(“一带一路”倡议). 4. Chinese art, like Peking Opera, is also loved by more people around the world.
In a word, the changes in China are important for its own people. 5. We strongly believe that China's development story will continue to surprise the world with its continuous(持续的) progress.

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

【分析】
本题为英语阅读理解七选五题型，解题思路是先通读全文把握主旨（中国近几十年的发展变化），再逐个分析每个空的前后语境，通过语义衔接、逻辑关联匹配对应选项：第1空承接上文“变化让世界惊讶”，选提到外国人亲眼见证变化的选项；第2空承接“移动支付无处不在”，选具体说明手机支付应用的选项；第3空总领下文生活条件改善的内容；第4空承接“国际影响”，选中国文化相关的选项；第5空衔接“对自身重要”和“影响世界”的逻辑。
【解析】
1. 第1空：前句提到中国的变化让世界惊讶，后句开始介绍科技变化，D选项“在中国居住或参观过的外国人亲眼看到了这些巨大变化”，承接上文“让世界惊讶”的表述，符合语境，故选D。
2. 第2空：前句指出移动支付无处不在，B选项“人们用手机轻松支付食物、衣服等”，具体说明移动支付的实际应用，衔接自然，故选B。
3. 第3空：后句围绕居住条件、教育、医疗等生活层面的改善展开，C选项“人们生活条件的改善也能被看到”，总领该段内容，故选C。
4. 第4空：前句讲中国的国际影响力，后句提到中国艺术受世界喜爱，E选项“中国文化，包括传统节日，正变得更受欢迎”，承接国际影响的话题，故选E。
5. 第5空：前句说变化对中国人民重要，后句提到持续让世界惊讶，A选项“此外，它们对整个世界有深远影响”，衔接上下文逻辑，故选A。
【答案】
1.D 2.B 3.C 4.E 5.A
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、七选五题型、语境衔接
【点评】
本题考查学生对文章语境和逻辑关系的理解，需结合上下文匹配语义连贯的选项，整体难度适中，理清文章结构即可轻松作答。
【难度系数】
0.5