第二节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词

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第二节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)

阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为3l~40的相应位置上。

The long history of the Chinese Knot dates back to ancient times and   31   people first used knots for fastening wrapping hunting and fishing. The knot was developed and   32   an art from during the Tang (AD 618-907) and Song (960-1279) dynasties and later popularized in the Ming and Qing Dynasty (1368-1911 AD).

One major characteristic of decorative knot work is and   33   all the knots are tied using one thread when and   34  (finish) the knot looks identical from both the front and back. They can come in a variety of colours such as: gold green blue or black. and   35  the most commonly used colour is red. This is because   36   symbolizes good luck and prosperity.

Crafting the Chinese knot is and   37   three-step process which involves tying tightening and adding. There are many different shapes of Chinese knots and   38  (offer) blessings of happiness love and good luck.

In Chinese “knot” means reunion friendliness and   39  (warm) love etc. Up to now the art of the Chinese Knot and   40  (use) in necklaces buttons and even hangings for cars or mobile phones.

Answer 1

31. when  32. into    33. that     34. finished    35. However 

36. it     37. a      38. offering   39. warmth    40. has been used