【推荐1】In the last few years, a TV program called A Bite of China has become more and more popular. It is a documentary (纪录片) on CCTV. As we all know, China has a long history and there are thousands of kinds of foods all over the country. But most people still don’t know much of the delicious food well. The stories behind the food are also interesting and meaningful. To help people know more about Chinese food culture, CCTV began to make this program.

“The program is not only about dishes, but there are also some different people in every episode (集). They will tell you the stories about the food,” said Chen Xiaoqing, the program’s maker. “Each episode shows the beautiful and careful process of food-making and it lasts fifty minutes. To get enough good stories, we spent three months preparing in about sixty cities before we started our work. Filming lasted about nine months.”

When talking about Chinese food and its culture, we can’t help thinking of some famous Chinese cuisines (美食), such as Shandong cuisine, Anhui cuisine, Zhejiang cuisine, Fujian cuisine and Cantonese cuisine. Of course, there are many other famous cuisines and dishes in China. If you are interested in them, you can travel around China and know about the delicious dishes and their special stories.

1. What kind of program is A Bite of China?
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2. Why did CCTV begin to make this program?
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3. Who is the program’s maker?
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4. How long did it take to prepare before making the program?
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5. How many kinds of Chinese cuisines does the writer talk about in the passage?
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【推荐2】阅读下面的短文，并用英语回答问题（请注意每小题后面的词数要求）。
        A Special Form of Traditional Art—Chinese Knots (中国结)

Chinese knots are a form of Chinese traditional art. The history of Chinese knots dates back to ancient times. It is said that they were developed into an art form in the Tang and Song Dynasties (朝代) and later became popular in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Colorful thread is used for tying the knots. However, the most commonly used color is red because it symbolizes (象征) good luck and wealth. People often put up the knots on cars or mobile phones. Also, people hang the knots in rooms.

Chinese knots can be seen in different parts of China, which are popular among the young and the old.

1. What are Chinese knots? (不超过10个单词)
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2. When did the Chinese knots become popular? (不超过10个单词)
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3. What is the common color of the Chinese knots? (不超过5个单词)
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【推荐3】阅读下面短文，完成相关任务。

Martin Albert Haase developed a deep interest in Chinese culture as a child. The Canadian enjoyed practicing tai chi with his mother. He also showed an interest in traditional Chinese medicine（TCM）. After graduating from high school, he entered the Oshio College of Acupuncture & Herbology in Victoria. His teacher then was from Hunan.

“He taught us many interesting things about Hunan, like the great herbalist doctor（中医）Zhang Zhongjing. He also told me that if I wanted to really understand Chinese medicine, I must go to China, so I came to Hunan,” said Haase.

Haase came to study at the Hunan University of Chinese Medicine（HUCM）in Changsha in 2007. Zhong Huan, a professor at HUCM, said that he really liked the Canadian student. “He speaks up in class and often expresses creative ideas,” Zhong said, adding that Haase always asked plenty of questions and attended academic conferences（学术会议）.

After spending nearly 16 years in Changsha, Haase speaks good Chinese. He has a deep understanding of TCM, which he calls a treasure of Chinese civilization（文明）. Haase also likes to practice kung fu and tai chi, which he studies under Zou Zequn, a famous tai chi master in Hunan. Haase practices kung fu and tai chi in a park near his home every morning to keep in shape.

Haase often talks about TCM with his friends. He said that many friends who used to doubt about TCM have now changed their attitude towards it. He said that if he decides to return to Victoria, which is Changsha’s sister city, he plans to open a clinic（诊所）to spread the knowledge of TCM and Chinese culture. He also hopes to introduce kung fu and tai chi to more people to help them build their bodies.

1. Why did Martin Albert Haase come to Hunan?
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2. Who is Zhong Huan?
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3. How long has Haase stayed in Changsha?
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4. 请把文中的划线句子翻译成汉语。
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5. 请给短文拟一个恰当的标题。
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【推荐2】阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。

Every month we look at a different artist. We think Haroshi is super cool—he makes sculptures from skateboards.

Haroshi is in his late 30s. He's a skateboarder but he also makes things from wood. He began skateboarding when he was 15 years old and he loved it. He used to skate every day. Now, if you know anything about skateboarding, you'll know that skateboards don't last forever because they break. Haroshi didn't throw his out but he collected them. Over time he built up a big collection and at the same time he learnt about all the different types of skateboards. Surprisingly, not all skateboards are of the same shape and actually they are often built in different ways. By the time he was 25, he had a lot of collections of old skateboards.

He decided he had to do something with them so he started to cut them up. As he was doing that, he noticed some interesting patterns（图案）in the wood. He then cut more and fixed them on top of each other. The first thing he created from the wood was a piece of jewelry. He created something new from something old.

Today, however, he is known for his large 3D wooden sculptures. His ideas generally come from skateboarding culture, from skateboarding cats to cool trainers, but also everyday topics such as hurting yourself, getting better, being crazy about something and growing up. All skateboarders will understand these. Haroshi has made over 40 pieces and each piece takes a very long time. There is no doubt that he is very talented. But he had no formal art training. He taught himself.

Haroshi held an exhibition（展览）in London last month. As we entered the first room, we saw a huge bird that covered one wall. There was also a sculpture called Ordinary Life. It looked like a broken leg—a very common problem, of course. It's unbelievable to think that these sculptures are all made from broken skateboards. But there's something else that is really interesting about Haroshi's works. In the twelfth century, Unkei, a sculptor, placed a glass ball in each of his works to show the heart of the piece. Haroshi also places something inside his sculptures—a piece of broken skateboard. In this way, he gives his sculptures life. We think that is just amazing!

1. When did Haroshi begin skateboarding?
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2. What was the first thing Haroshi created from the wood?
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3. How many pieces of sculptures has Haroshi made?
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4. What kind of person is Haroshi according to the passage?
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5. What is the last paragraph mainly about?
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【推荐3】Weifang in Shandong Province is known for kites. According to local people, Weifang kite-making dated back to 2,000 years ago. At first, they were used by the army. During the Ming Dynasty (朝代), kites started to enjoy popularity among common people for fun. Weifang kite-making was included in the national-level intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) lists in 2006.

Yang Hongwei is an inheritor (传承人) of the Weifang kite-making skill. She learned the skill from her grandfather when she was 16. Born into a kite-making family, Yang could naturally see kites from her young age. On her kites, people can see not only common forms like birds and animals, but also some paintings telling Chinese stories. For example, she once made a kite showing the pictures of 50 famous women in Chinese history. It took her a long time and effort to make the kite, however, she said, “When I explain the stories on the kites to foreign customers, I’m very proud of China.”

任务1：阅读短文，根据英文释义及首字母提示拼写单词。
1. i_________ to have sth/sb as a part
2. e_________ sth that takes a lot of energy
任务2：阅读短文，进行同义句转换，每空一词。
3. She learned the skill from her grandfather when she was 16.
She learned the skill from her grandfather ________ the _________ of 16.
任务3：根据短文内容回答问题。
4. Did people in Weifang begin to make kites 20 centuries ago?
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5. What can people see on Yang Hongwei’s kites?
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6. How did Yang Hongwei feel when she explained the stories on the kites to foreign customers?
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【推荐1】Who is the most important man in your life? It may be your father. Father’s Day is a good time to say “thank you” and “I love you” to him. The holiday falls on the third Sunday in June, and June 18 this year.

In the past, fathers often spent most of their time working, not looking after their kids. But in modern times, taking care of children and cooking have become very common (普遍的) for fathers. About 50 years ago, fathers only spent 6. 5 hours every week on these things. But now it’s 22 hours, according to the Pew Research Center in the United States.

Growing up with a father in their life is important for children. Fathers are the first male figures (男性形象) in their children’s lives. From them, children learn what men should be like and how they should treat (对待) women. Many studies show that if a father plays a big role (起重要作用) in raising his child, his daughter or son will be better in the future.

You may want to buy a Father’s Day gift for your dad. But before going to the shopping mall, here are some things to know. You can talk with your mother and buy a gift that comes from both of you. But make sure you buy something that your father likes. If you don’t have much money, a card, a tie or a pair of socks are fine gifts.

Father’s Day
When is it?	It is on the third Sunday in June, and June 21 this year. It is a good time for us to express (表达)     1     and love to fathers.
What are fathers like?	In the past	Fathers seldom took care of children     2     they spent most time working. It took them only 6. 5 hours to do housework every week.
	In     3     times	It is very common for fathers to     4     housework with mothers. They spend more time     5     after their children than before.
Why are fathers     6     for children?	Children learn what men are like     7     fathers. Also, they know how they should treat women. The child will have a better     8     if his/her father plays a big role in raising him/her.
What gift can we buy?	We can talk with mothers before we go     9     We can choose a card, a tie or a pair of socks     10     a Father’s Day gift if we only have a little money.

【推荐3】阅读短文，根据文章内容，完成下列表格。每空一词。

Did you know that years have their own colors? Pantone Color Institute is an organization that gives companies advice about color. And every year, it picks one that represents trends(趋势) in international culture.

This year, Pantone’s color is a bright shade of green that it calls “greenery”. Greenery makes people think of nature and growth. The color represents hope of changing one’s life for the better or care for the environment.

Red, orange and yellow are considered “warm” colors while blue, green and purple are “cool”. But greenery has elements(元素) of both; it’s green, but it also includes a lot of yellow. This makes it able to go well with many other colors.

Pantone’s researchers start choosing the color of the year about nine months before the year begins. They look for a color that is already being used more and more often. To decide the color of the year, they look beyond fashion and home decorating. They study art, movies and lots of other things. They pick one color they expect to stay popular and announce their choice in December for the following year.

You’re likely to see greenery a lot. When you do, let it encourage you to enjoy nature and start something new.

Title: Greenery, the Color of the     1
Who picked the color?	An organization     2     Pan-tone Color Institute.
What is the color like?	It includes both green and yellow, so it goes     3     with many other colors. It represents hope of changing for a better life or care for the environment.
4     is the color chosen?	Pantone’s researchers start choosing it early each year. They look for a color that is already getting more and more popular. They do a lot of research in different areas before they make the     5    .