外刊阅读原创改编语法填空 第25期
Beloved in Harbin: Artistry meets athletic spirit at 2025 Asian Winter Games
哈尔滨的挚爱：艺术与体育精神在2025年亚洲冬季运动会相遇
As the Asian Winter Games 2025 approaches, elements of the event have been on full display all around the host city Harbin, in Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.
Walking down the streets of Harbin, (1)______ (exquisite) ice sculptures line both sides, with images such as the official logo of the Asian Winter Games and scenes of winter sports visible everywhere, drawing passers - by to stop and admire. On Central Street and at Harbin Ice - Snow World, the sculptures of the mascots of the Games, Binbin and Nini, wave to (2)______ (visit).
"These cultural symbols of the Asian Winter Games emphasize the event's cultural significance (3)______ a sports competition. The striking designs not only enhance public (4)______ (recognize) but also foster a positive impression of the sporting event, which is crucial to its successful hosting," Ren Hai, a professor at the Olympic Research Center of Beijing Sports University, told the Global Times on Thursday.
Like Fuwa, the beloved mascots of the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics, and Bing Dwen Dwen and Shuey Rhon Rhon, the endearing mascots of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, these symbols that merge artistic creativity (5)______ (with) athletic spirit can become an integral part of the event's legacy and prolong its impact long after the Games have (6)______ (conclude). The expert noted that they can (7)______ (become) a lasting part of the Games' memory.
Moreover, these mascots also play a vital role in promoting (8)______ (culture) exchanges. They bring people from different countries and regions together, (9)______ (help) them better understand each other's cultures. As the Games draw nearer, the excitement and anticipation (10)______ (grow) among the public.
答案：
exquisite（考查词性转换，此处修饰名词 “ice sculptures”，用形容词形式）
visitors（考查词性转换，“wave to” 后接名词，“visit” 的名词形式为 “visitor”，此处用复数表示 “游客们”）
beyond（考查介词，“beyond a sports competition” 表示 “超越一场体育比赛”）
recognition（考查词性转换，“public” 后接名词，“recognize” 的名词形式为 “recognition”）
with（考查固定搭配，“merge...with...” 表示 “将…… 与…… 融合”）
concluded（考查动词时态，“have + 过去分词” 构成现在完成时，“conclude” 的过去分词为 “concluded”）
become（考查动词原形，“can” 后接动词原形）
cultural（考查词性转换，修饰名词 “exchanges”，用形容词 “cultural”，表示 “文化的”）
helping（考查非谓语动词，现在分词短语作伴随状语，“they” 与 “help” 是主动关系）
are growing（考查动词时态，根据语境，此处表示 “兴奋和期待正在增长”，用现在进行时）
A team led by Chen Lei from the Academy of Arts and Design at Tsinghua University was the main force in (1)______ (design) the logo and mascots of the Games this time.
Chen, head of the mascots and emblem design team, explained to the Global Times that the emblem, (2)______ (name) "Breakthrough," combines Chinese culture with Olympic elements.
In his view, the emblem is a "distilled cultural language of a sporting event." To make a small - size emblem represent Harbin's diverse (3)______ (characteristic), the team drew inspiration from multiple visual elements about the host city.
They adopted the posture of a short - track speed skater's sprint, (4)______ (complement) by the image of blooming lilacs, the city flowers of Harbin. According to Chen, the interplay of lilacs and light showcases Harbin's ice and romance, while the passionate sprint of the speed skater, combined with the sun icon of the Olympic Council of Asia, (5)______ (embody) the Olympic spirit of "Faster, Higher, Stronger - Together."
"It shows China's pursuit of becoming a sporting powerhouse in the new era and its willingness to contribute (6)______ the ice and snow sports in Asia," Chen noted.
The mascots, Chen told the Global Times, were inspired by two Siberian tiger cubs born in September 2023 at the Heilongjiang Siberian Tiger Park.
As one of the most iconic wildlife (7)______ (species) of Heilongjiang, which usually symbolizes strength, courage, and vitality, the Siberian tiger aligns closely with the competitive spirit of winter sports, such as speed, power, and resilience, Chen said, adding that the tiger is both formidable and endearing; majestic yet playful. In Northeast Chinese folklore, the tiger is also seen as a symbol of (8)______ (ward) off evil and bringing good fortune.
"Choosing the Siberian tiger as the mascot not only preserves local cultural traditions but also (9)______ (express) our well wishes for the smooth success of the event and the athletes' outstanding achievements," Chen remarked. And these mascots are sure to (10)______ (be) popular among people.
答案：
designing（考查非谓语动词，“in” 为介词，后接动词 - ing 形式）
named（考查非谓语动词，“the emblem” 与 “name” 是被动关系，用过去分词作后置定语）
characteristics（考查名词复数，“diverse” 修饰可数名词复数，“characteristic” 的复数形式为 “characteristics”）
complemented（考查非谓语动词，“the posture” 与 “complement” 是被动关系，用过去分词作后置定语）
embodies（考查动词时态和主谓一致，主语是 “the passionate sprint”，为第三人称单数，且描述一般情况，用一般现在时第三人称单数形式）
to（考查固定搭配，“contribute to...” 表示 “为…… 做贡献”）
species（考查名词单复数同形，“species” 单复数形式相同）
warding（考查非谓语动词，“of” 为介词，后接动词 - ing 形式）
expresses（考查动词时态和主谓一致，主语是 “Choosing the Siberian tiger as the mascot” 这件事，视为第三人称单数，用一般现在时第三人称单数形式）
be（考查动词原形，“be sure to do sth.” 为固定搭配，“to” 后接动词原形）
The Asian Winter Games' cultural symbols, (1)______ (include) mascots, logo, medals, and torch, are full of inspiration from Harbin's cultural features and local characters.
The front of the medals combines the streamlined shape of a racetrack (2)______ the emblem of the 9th Asian Winter Games, (3)______ (capture) the powerful and graceful motion of athletes in action. This design embodies the strength and beauty of competitive sports. The flowing curves of the racetrack incorporate the silhouette of the Harbin Grand Theatre, (4)______ (reflect) the city's unique aesthetic.
On the reverse side of the medal, there is a picturesque landscape of Yabuli. The mountain ranges and forests mirror the terrain of the Greater and Lesser Khingan ranges, (5)______ (create) a vivid portrayal of Heilongjiang's rich landscape.
At the center, the emblem of the Olympic Council of Asia is embedded with a rare red Xunke agate gem from Heilongjiang, (6)______ (symbolize) the sun shining brightly over the land. The ribbon clasp at the top of the medal is inspired by the Sun Gate of the Sun Island Scenic Area, adding a unique local touch.
The torch, themed "roaring of breakers", (7)______ (be) inspired by the blooming lilac flower. The flame outlet at the top has a hollow petal design combined with the lilac flower shape, and the external wall of the upper combustion chamber (8)______ (feature) a hollow snowflake pattern. The external casing is like a blooming lilac flower, with a gradient from transparent ice crystal to snow white. The inner core color gradient ranges from Chinese red to lilac purple.
When (9)______ (ignite), the torch shows a stunning ice - fire fusion, symbolizing the host city's sincerity, openness, warmth, and inclusiveness. During the torch relay in Harbin on Monday, the burning torch added to the city's beauty, drawing cheers from audiences.
Ren emphasized that the design of these cultural symbols should balance innovation and tradition, local roots and global appeal, and avoid (10)______ (be) limited by a single pattern or style.
答案：
including（考查非谓语动词，“including + 名词” 表示 “包括……”，作状语）
with（考查固定搭配，“combine...with...” 表示 “把…… 和…… 结合”）
capturing（考查非谓语动词，现在分词作结果状语，“combines” 这个动作导致了 “capturing” 的结果）
reflecting（考查非谓语动词，现在分词作伴随状语，“incorporate” 与 “reflect” 是同时发生的动作）
creating（考查非谓语动词，现在分词作结果状语，“mirror” 这个动作导致了 “creating” 的结果）
symbolizing（考查非谓语动词，现在分词作伴随状语，“is embedded” 与 “symbolizing” 同时发生）
is（考查动词时态和主谓一致，主语是 “the torch”，为第三人称单数，描述一般情况用一般现在时）
features（考查动词时态和主谓一致，主语是 “the external wall”，为第三人称单数，描述一般情况用一般现在时第三人称单数形式）
ignited（考查非谓语动词，“torch” 与 “ignite” 是被动关系，用过去分词作状语）
being（考查非谓语动词，“avoid doing sth.” 是固定搭配，“be” 的 - ing 形式为 “being”）
