题目内容：

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

A group of students 1.(range)from 9 to 13 are benefiting from a schedule which is run by the Confucius institute(孔子学院) at Newcastle University, which aims to build 2.(close) academic, cultural and social ties between China and the North East of England.

Staff at the institute work patiently with schools and the other day the pupils took part in weekly after-school sessions with the teacher Qiang Xingdi who gave them an 3.(introduce) to the Chinese language and culture.

Already the pupils, making progress in learning Chinese now,4.(award) certificates of achievement from the institute.  Adam said, “I have always had an interest in Chinese culture and this course has been5. great way to teach me all about it.”

Confucius Institutes are worldwide non-profit public institutions6.(design)by the Chinese government to promote7.language and culture8. teaching plans and cultural exchanges.

The Confucius Institute at this university was set up in 2013, and it is the first in the North East.

Student Voice said last week, “Many thanks to the Confucius Institute at this university for 9.they have arranged for the students and Qiang Xingdi for her weekly enthusiasm,10.has without doubt made a significant impression on them.”