B)阅读短文,在文中空白处填入1个适当的单词,或用括号内所给单词的正确形式填空。(2025·江苏连云港)
Long, long ago, there was a city called Jijiaocheng, so named because it was said to have been built at daybreak. 1 city was on the rich Liyang Plain(平原). Many waterways 2 (provide) water for crop fields and the people living inside and outside of the city.
The rulers of Jijiaocheng asked the people 3 (cut) down trees in the mountains. The wood was shipped by 4 (worker) to the city for tall buildings. Standing in them, the city's rulers would be able to see 5 (they) people and crops between the waterways. In autumn, plenty of rice was brought to the city.
This is not some bedtime story. It 6 (real) took place around 4,500 years ago.
Thousands of years later, the once busy 7 rich Jijiaocheng, which is now in a town of Hunan, came to the notice of the modern world. With the help of archaeologists(考古学家) and historians, artists painted recreations of life in Jijiaocheng in a 8 (tradition) scroll(卷轴).
The scroll was part of a huge project. A group of artists spent two years 9 it. It includes eight paintings, which are 140 metres long in total. It 10 (show) early human activities on the Liyang Plain and the prehistoric culture in Hunan.
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四、阅读理解。（2025·江苏宿迁）
Among all types of paper, xuanzhi has earned a special place in Chinese culture. The history of xuanzhi dates back to the Tang Dynasty. At that time, paper was produced in Xuancheng, Jingxian, Ningguo and Taiping. They were counties(县）under the jurisdiction(管辖范围）of Xuanzhou. Among them, the paper made in Jingxian was the best for its excellent qualities. Since most paper distribution(分发）centres were in Xuancheng, the paper was then known as xuanzhi.
Xuanzhi is made from the bark(树皮）of the blue sandalwood tree(檀香木树）and rice straw. The process(过程）of making it includes many procedures like washing, boiling, and drying. Each step needs a lot of time and care. The final product is soft, thin but strong. It doesn't tear(扯破）easily and can take in a lot of ink. Because of these qualities, xuanzhi has been loved by painters and calligraphers. It helps them fully express their creative ideas and feelings.
Xuanzhi is not only a material for art but also a cultural symbol. It represents the rich heritage(遗产）of the arts in Chinese history. Even in today's modern world, xuanzhi continues to hold an important position in Chinese art and cultural traditions. It serves as a bridge connecting the past with the present, allowing modern artists to look for good ideas from history while creating new works. The special treasures of xuanzhi ensure that the beauty of Chinese calligraphy and painting can remain and can be passed down through generations.
（）1. Where was the best xuanzhi made according to the passage?
A. Jingxian. B. Taiping. C. Ningguo. D. Xuancheng.
（）2. What does the underlined word “procedures” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Materials. B. Steps. C. Counties. D. Thoughts.
（）3. Why has xuanzhi been loved by painters and calligraphers?
A. Because of the price. B. Because of the size.
C. Because of the qualities. D. Because of the colour.
（）4. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A. The types of xuanzhi. B. The value of xuanzhi.
C. The weight of xuanzhi. D. The ways of making xuanzhi.