二、完形填空
先通读短文，掌握其大意，然后从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案。
Henan is a province in the middle of China. It has a long and rich traditional(传统) culture that makes it really special. There 6 many ancient and famous temples(寺庙) there. One of the most well-known is the Shaolin Temple. The Shaolin Temple is not 7 a symbol of religious importance(宗教重要性)but also a 8 where people can study and practise martial arts(武术). The unique(独特的)Kung Fu of the Shaolin Temple has been passed down through generations(世代). It 9 the spirit and wisdom of the people who have practised it over the years.
Another great part of Henan's culture is Henan Opera. It has its own unique music and the actors and actresses act in a very vivid(生动的)way. It 10 the history, the stories and the traditions of the local area. The actors and actresses 11 their beautiful voices and different gestures(手势)to tell stories that have been loved by the people for centuries.
The traditional handicrafts(手工艺)in Henan are also quite famous. Take Jun porcelain(钧瓷)for example. It is famous for its 12 and beautiful colours and its excellent workmanship(工艺). It takes great 13 and patience to create a piece of Jun porcelain. These handicrafts are a 14 of the local(当地的)artistic level and cultural traditions.
In recent years, Henan has been working hard to protect 15 traditional culture. They have organized(组织)many different kinds of cultural activities. They have also used the media to promote(宣传)it. As a result, 16 and more people are starting to take an 17 in it. This helps everyone to better understand and 18 the cultural charm of Henan. It can 19 us to better protect the precious things that our ancestors left us. It also 20 the people who live in Henan feel much prouder of their home-town.
()6. A. be B. am C. are D. is
()7. A. just B. only C. simply D. nearly
()8. A. place B. result C. form D. type
()9. A. shows B. hides C. loses D. finds
()10. A. tells B. forgets C. changes D. makes
()11. A. use B. lose C. waste D. find
()12. A. bright B. dark C. ugly D. pale
()13. A. money B. energy C. time D. space
()14. A. sign B. symbol C. waste D. part
()15. A. its B. it's C. their D. theirs
()16. A. much B. little C. few D. more
()17. A. interest B. interested C. interesting D. exciting
()18. A. likes B. dislike C. enjoy D. hate
()19. A. avoid B. make C. help D. allow
()20. A. gets B. causes C. makes D. asks

6.C 7.B 8.A 9.A 10.A 11.A 12.A 13.B 14.B 15.A
16.D 17.A 18.C 19.C 20.C

【分析】
本文是介绍河南传统文化的完形填空，解题思路为：先通读全文把握主旨（河南的文化特色及保护举措），再逐题结合语境、语法、固定搭配及词汇辨析逐一分析选项，选出最佳答案。例如第6题依据there be句型主谓一致，第7题考查固定搭配not only...but also，第16题是固定搭配more and more等，通过这些要点确定答案。
【解析】
6. 考查there be句型，主语为复数名词many ancient and famous temples，be动词需用复数形式are，故选C。
7. 考查固定搭配not only...but also（不仅……而且……），此处表达少林不仅是宗教重要性的象征，还是学习武术的场所，故选B。
8. 考查名词辨析，place（地方）符合语境，指少林是人们学习和练习武术的地方，故选A。
9. 考查动词辨析，shows（展现）符合逻辑，少林功夫展现了历代练习者的精神与智慧，故选A。
10. 考查动词辨析，tells（讲述），豫剧讲述当地的历史、故事和传统，符合语境，故选A。
11. 考查动词辨析，use（使用），演员用优美的声音和不同的手势讲述故事，故选A。
12. 考查形容词辨析，bright（明亮的），钧瓷以明亮美丽的颜色和精湛工艺闻名，故选A。
13. 考查名词辨析，energy（精力），制作钧瓷需要耗费大量精力和耐心，故选B。
14. 考查名词辨析，symbol（象征），这些手工艺是当地艺术水平和文化传统的象征，故选B。
15. 考查代词，此处指代河南的传统文化，用形容词性物主代词its修饰名词短语traditional culture，故选A。
16. 考查固定搭配more and more（越来越多），表示越来越多的人开始对河南文化感兴趣，故选D。
17. 考查固定搭配take interest in（对……感兴趣），为固定短语，故选A。
18. 考查动词辨析，enjoy（享受），帮助人们更好地理解并享受河南的文化魅力，故选C。
19. 考查动词辨析，help（帮助），保护河南文化的举措帮助我们更好地保护祖先留下的珍贵事物，故选C。
20. 考查固定搭配make sb do sth，makes符合结构，意为“让河南人对家乡更自豪”，故选C。
【答案】
6.C 7.B 8.A 9.A 10.A 11.A 12.A 13.B 14.B 15.A 16.D 17.A 18.C 19.C 20.C
【知识点】
英语完形填空、词汇辨析、固定搭配
【点评】
本文围绕河南传统文化展开，考查学生对语境的理解、词汇辨析及固定搭配的掌握，题型贴近初中英语考点，内容积极，有助于学生了解本土文化，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6