1 . 阅读短文，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。使短文通顺、连贯。选项 中有一项为多余选项。

Sometimes you just need to have a great party! There’s nothing like hosting and seeing all your friends together in the same place. But how do you do it? Here are some ways.

Decides on a theme

Try to come up with a theme that might get everyone excited. Write down different fun activities, types of music, and others that help you think of possible themes. Or don’t have a theme at all.

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Where are you going to have a party? Could you have it at your house or a friend’s house? Did you have a place in mind, like a restaurant, movie theater, or park?     2    

Decide on the time for your party

If it’s a birthday party, most people try to have the party on that day. Or,     3    , so you and your guests don’t have school or work the next morning. Most parties are after dinner, but a brunch or afternoon party works, too.

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This will be partly decided by where you are having the party. Make sure that place is large enough. Also think about whether you want your friends to bring friends or not. That could seriously change how many hands you have to plan for and mouths you have to feed.

Get the word out

You can talk of guests in person about the party or just call them. Start talking about the party at least two weeks before, so they don’t make plans. And     5    . Remind them once or twice before the party, too.

A．Make sure the place is suitable for the activities

B．any weekend, evening or night is best

C．Pick a place for your party

D．decide how much you will spend

E．Plan your guest list

F．you have enough time to plan everything

2 . 假设你是李华，你的笔友 Mike 对中国传统节日春节很感兴趣。请你根据以下提示写一封回信，向他介绍春节的习俗。

提示：
1.春节的时间(通常在一月或二月)
2.节日期间人们的庆祝活动
3.春节的意义(家人的团圆……)
参考词汇： set off the firecracker放鞭炮       family reunions 家人团聚
注意：词数80~100，开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
可适当添加细节，以使行文连贯；
文章中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。
Dear Mike,

I’m glad to hear from you. Now let me tell you something about the Spring Festival.

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Best wishes!

Li Hua

4 . 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题，每题答案不超过5个单词。

Grain Rain (谷雨) is the sixth solar term of the 24 solar terms (节气) in China. It is the last term in spring. It is always in late April. This year, it is on 19, April.

Grain Rain means the end of spring. It always rains a lot at this time. It is important for crops to get enough rain, because rainwater can help them grow faster and stronger.

There are some traditions (传统) during Grain Rain. Drinking tea is one of them. People in southern China like to drink tea on this day. Spring tea during Grain Rain is rich in vitamins, so drinking tea can help them remove heat from the body and is good for their eyes. It is also said that drinking tea on this day would prevent bad luck.

Eating Chinese toon (香椿) is also a tradition during Grain Rain. Chinese toon is delicious and healthy to eat. People can eat it with eggs or tofu. It is really very popular.

Another tradition is the Grain Rain Festival. Fishing villagers in the coastal areas of China celebrate it. Grain Rain marks the start of the fishermen’s first voyage (航行) of the year. The tradition dates back more than 2,000 years ago. At that time, people believed gods protected them from the stormy seas, so they could have a good harvest. On this day, people would worship (祭拜) the sea, wishing for a good harvest and a safe voyage for their loved ones.

Grain Rain makes our human culture combine with nature in harmony, which shows the traditional Chinese theory that man is an integral part of nature.

1. When is Grain Rain this year?
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2. What does Grain Rain mean?
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3. How many traditions are mentioned in the passage?
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4. What is the popular food on Grain Rain?
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5. Who celebrates the Grain Rain Festival?
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5 . 阅读短文，从方框中选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空，使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词，每词限用一次。

touch   great   wear   act   so   who   people   tradition   use   in

At the 2024 Spring Festival Gala (晚会), many wonderful shows were presented to people around the world. By     1     modern technologies, the gala makes the virtual (虚拟的) and real worlds together.

One of the     2     shows of the gala was in the Xi’an branch venue (分会场) .The Xi’an branch venue connected the     3     and modern worlds to provide a poetic show for the people.     4     the people were able to enjoy the Lunar New Year atmosphere (氛围) of Xi’an.

To     5     surprise, Li Bai, a Chinese famous poet from the Tang Dynasty (朝代) “came” to the branch venue in Xi’an. He     6     ancient Tang Dynasty clothes and walked along the local streets. Standing on the top of ancient building, Li Bai read “the water of the Yellow River comes from the sky” aloud. People were     7     by his words filled with strong feelings. They seemed to travel back to ancient times for a moment.

Thanks to modern technologies, people can see Li Bai communicating and drinking with a modern     8    . People all had an unusual experience which increased their pride     9     traditional culture.

This show continued, becoming an attraction of Xi’an’s. It attracts tourists from all over the world     10     want to try the interesting experience.

6 . 听对话，回答下列各小题。
1. Where are the speakers?

A．At home.

B．At a restaurant.

C．At school.

2. What event is most probably taking place there?

A．A New Year’s party.

B．A welcome party.

C．A birthday party.

7 . 听对话，回答问题。
1. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?

A．Teacher and student.

B．Sister and brother.

C．Mother and son.

2. Why does the woman advise the boy to choose the music What a Wonderful World?

A．It’s beautiful.

B．It’s classic.

C．It’s the grandparents’ favorite.

3. What will the boy do next?

A．Do his homework.

B．Go to the music store.

C．Look for another piece of music.

8 . Autumn Equinox (秋分) is an important event in many cultures and traditions around the world.     1     So on this day, people have some special activities to celebrate it.

Standing eggs up on their ends

On Autumn Equinox day, thousands of people around the world try to make eggs stand on end. This Chinese custom has become the world’s game. China Daily has noted something about the better eggs for the game.     2    

Sending the autumn cattle (秋牛)

The so-called autumn cattle is a piece of red or yellow paper printed with solar terms (节气) and a picture of farming cow. On Autumn Equinox, people often take these papers from house to house and say or sing some words with good wishes.     3    

Eating qiucai

Qiucai is a kind of wild autumn vegetable.     4     Every Autumn Equinox day, some people in South China go to pick qiucai in the wild. Then, they put qiucai into soup with fish. It’s believed to clear the liver and intestines (肝和肠) and make people healthy.

    5     As we enjoy these activities, Autumn Equinox is more than a day. It’s a celebration of nature’s balance and a time for us to join in age-old traditions. Every action we do, big or small, can bring us closer to understanding the world around us.

请你根据材料内容，选择合适选项，使短文内容完整正确。

A．It is on September 22nd this year.

B．It’s thin and about 20 centimeters long.

C．They may get some pocket money for doing this.

D．Eggs about four or five days old are better for the game.

E．These special activities show the meaningful moments of each season.

10 . 请阅读下面短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出一个最佳选项。

To Celebrate the Year of the Dragon Organized by Baiyun Youth Center and Wenfang Middle School *Date: 30th January, 2024 *Time: 10:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. *Place: Wenfang Middle School playground *Fee: ¥20 each person (buy three, get one free) *Program: drama, lion dance, magic show and ballet performance (表演) *Highlights: ★Enter the lucky draw (幸运抽奖) to win a smart phone ★Learn to make festival food Join us on the fun day! All are welcome! Free soft drinks. Note: *Tickets are available at the General Office of Baiyun Youth Center. *If you’d like to be a volunteer, please contact (联系) Miss Brown one week before the activity.

1. The activity is organized to celebrate ________.

A．May Day

B．New Year’s Day

C．the Spring Festival

2. If you and three of your friends join in the activity, you have to pay ________.

A．¥40

B．¥60

C．¥80

3. You can buy the ticket in ________.

A．the hall of Wenfang Middle School

B．Wenfang Middle School playground

C．the General Office of Baiyun Youth Center

4. If you join in the activity, ________.

A．you can enjoy a concert

B．you might win a smart phone

C．you need to pay for soft drinks

5. The passage is probably ________.

A．a letter

B．a report

C．a poster (海报)