On Sept 7, famous Chinese archaeologist (考古学家) Fan Jinshi, 85, was awarded by UNESCO for her contribution (贡献) to the protection of the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang.
Called the “daughter of Dunhuang”, her story with the caves started 60 years ago. In 1963, Fan, then a 25-year-old Peking University graduate, had the chance to work at the Mogao Caves, a place which she had wanted to explore for a long time.“Seeing Dunhuang for the first time was breathtaking. But only when truly staying here did I realize that inside the caves is a world of divine (神圣) beauty while outside is a land of blowing sand and yellow earth.” Fan told Gansu Daily.
Back in those days, the Mogao Caves were almost completely cut off from the world. Fan and her co-workers had to live in mud houses and drink salty water. They stayed inside the caves to do research, copy murals (壁画), and do whatever they could to protect and restore them.
In 2011, after 40 years of hard work, a report on 10 Mogao Caves compiled (编写) by Fan’s team was finally published. It was known as China’s first professional report on cave archaeology, reported Gansu Daily.
As time passed, Fan found a serious problem. The increasing number of tourists visiting Dunhuang might harm the caves, causing the murals inside to fade. A solution needed to be found to preserve Dunhuang’s heritage (遗产).
In the late 1980s, Fan came across computer technology by chance. She realized that this might preserve the Mogao Caves forever. After over 30 years of exploration, the Dunhuang Academy built a digital database to protect cultural relics (文物) there, allowing Dunhuang’s art to live forever and to step out of the caves to meet the world.
“In my whole life, I’ve only done one thing: protect and promote the world cultural heritage of the Mogao Caves,” she told People’s Daily. “My heart belongs to Dunhuang.”
1. What can we learn about Fan from the article?
| A．She began her work at the Mogao Caves at the age of 23. |
| B．She studied archaeology at Nanjing University. |
| C．Her health was affected by her hard work. |
| D．She is a woman of great determination. |
| A．increase | B．protect | C．improve | D．change |
| A．Her desire to promote Chinese culture. | B．Her interest in computer technology. |
| C．The need to document the restoration work. | D．The increasing threat to the physical caves. |
| A．A story which is made up by imagination. |
| B．A mystery which waits to be uncovered. |
| C．A profile which gives facts about a person. |
| D．A science report which focuses on the discovery of Mogao Caves. |
| A．The Struggle of A Guard of Dunhuang | B．Returning to Mogao Caves |
| C．The Success of An Archaeologist | D．Deep Connection to Caves |
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Born in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, Ma grew up as a happy kid. At the age of 12, he wanted to learn English. Every morning, he woke up at 5 a.m, cycled 40 minutes to a hotel near the West Lake where he could chat to foreign tourists. He did it for nine years, rain or shine.
The experience made him a fluent English speaker and also opened his eyes to the wider world. In a 1995 trip to the US, Ma was showed the Internet for the first time. He searched Yahoo using the word “Beer”, and found that there was nothing in there about China. Seeing the chance, Ma returned to China and set up a website called China Pages without even knowing much about computers.
Four years later, 18 people including Ma, his wife and his friends founded Alibaba in Hangzhou. He believed in the Internet business potential(潜力) when few other Chinese did. People called him “Crazy Jack Ma”. But 15 years later, Alibaba has developed into the world’s largest e-commerce（电子商务）company, owning popular shopping websites like Taobao and Tmall. It makes more profit online than Amazon and e-Bay combined.
No one thinks he’s mad now. Ma’s favorite line has been printed on Alibaba’s souvenir T-shirts. It reads: “Everybody should have a dream. What if that dream comes true?”
1. We can tell from the first paragraph that .
| A．Alibaba Group is the biggest company in China |
| B．Alibaba’s IPO has raised $25 billion |
| C．Jack Ma used to be a math teacher |
| D．Jack Ma is the richest man in the world |
| A．to do morning exercises | B．to work as a guide |
| C．to chat with foreigners | D．to work part time |
| A．in 1995 | B．in 1998 |
| C．in 1999 | D．in 2014 |
a. Ma became the richest man on the Chinese mainland.
b. Ma became executive chairman of Alibaba Group.
c. Ma worked as an English teacher in Huangzhou.
d. Ma set up a website called China Pages.
| A．c-b-a-d | B．b-c-a-d |
| C．d-c-b-a | D．c-d-b-a |
| A．Crazy Jack Ma |
| B．Alibaba’s First IPO |
| C．The World’s Largest E-commerce Company |
| D．The Internet Business Potential |
【推荐2】Online classes in space got lots of interests in Chinese students. The “classroom” in space station is about 400 kilometers away from the earth. The space classes make the young be proud of our country. As a special “teacher”, they all think Wang Yaping is “the most beautiful astronaut”.
Wang Yaping was born in a small village in Shandong in 1980. She studied hard all those years. She was good at all subjects and sports. Luckily, at the age of seventeen, the Air Force (空军), Changchun Flight Academy, accepted her.
Wang’s space dream started in 2003, when China sent its first astronaut Yang Liwei into space. She told herself, “China now has a man astronaut. When will China have a woman one?” At that time, Wang was a pilot in the Chinese army. After having safe flights for 1,600 hours during nine years in the training center, Wang was a strong candidate (候选人) to become an astronaut in 2010. In 2013, her space dream came true. Shenzhou-10 sent her to space. She joined the team of Shenzhou-13 in 2021 and flew into the space for the second time.
However, it is difficult to be an astronaut. She has to experience a lot of pain (痛苦) that most people can’t stand and keep training all the time. Wang Yaping told Xinhua, “The space environment won’t change because you are a woman.” She pushed herself hard, getting the same training as men. That finally made her dream come true.
“You are on the way to success as long as you stick to (坚持) your dreams,” Wang Yaping said. She set a good example to the young.
1. What do Chinese students think of Wang Yaping?| A．She is a good student in a school. |
| B．She is a good teacher in a school. |
| C．She is the most beautiful astronaut. |
| D．She is a good farmer in a small village. |
| A．In 1979. | B．In 1980. | C．In 1997. | D．In 2013. |
| A．Shenzhou-10 sent Wang to space in 2003. |
| B．Wang did well in all subjects but not sports. |
| C．Wang’s training was different from men astronauts. |
| D．Wang flew into the space for the second time in 2021. |
| A．Flying. | B．Driving. | C．Teaching. | D．Cooking. |
| A．The Special Space Classes | B．The Life in Space Station |
| C．The First Chinese Woman Astronaut | D．The Team of Shenzhou-13 |
【推荐3】In Britain, some people say they will do anything if a famous person they love asks them to. About one in three people in Britain have a new kind of disease（疾病）—they love a famous person too much.
Some people love famous stars like Britney Spear, David Beckham or oven Tony Blair. It is not just the young; grown-ups have the same problem. One in four people are so interested in their heroes that it affects their life.
There are two ways of worshipping（崇拜）famous people. One way is just to follow them or talk about them with friends for fun. The other is a mote serious way. People have very strong feelings for them and think they are their friends. People who do so for fun are found to be happier. But those who have strong feelings for a famous person are perhaps to feel more lonely and worried.
“Worshipping famous people is not certainly a bad thing.” Dr. John, an expert（专家）said. “But like many things, overdoing it may not always be good for you.”
1. From paragraph 1, we know ________.| A．they must go to the hospital |
| B．they are friends of the famous people |
| C．famous people can pay them a lot of money |
| D．some people in Britain love a famous person too much |
| A．About one third. | B．About a quarter. |
| C．More than half. | D．Just two or three. |
| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
| A．weak | B．no | C．strong | D．few |
| A．we mustn’t worship anybody |
| B．worship of famous people is a good thing |
| C．famous people are not always friendly to us |
| D．anything overdone may bring some trouble |
 | Hi, I’m Bruce. I’m from South Africa. I’m good at sports and I can run very fast. Many people are afraid of me because I look scary. |
 | Hello, I’m Peter. I’m from Thailand. I’m friendly. Do you want to make friends with me? I can play soccer with you. I’m good at it. |
 | I’m Buzz. I’m from Australia, but now I live in a zoo in the USA. I’m shy and quiet. I like listening to music. And I can dance. |
 | I’ m Toby. I’m from China. Do you like Chinese kung fu? I can show you. Many people like me. They think I’m cute and beautiful. Do you think so? |
1. Bruce is good at ________.
| A．sports | B．music | C．art | D．math |
| A．scary | B．friendly | C．shy | D．cute |
| A．Australia. | B．South Africa. | C．Thailand. | D．The USA. |
| A．Play soccer. | B．Dance. | C．Do kung fu. | D．Swim. |
| A．where they are from | B．how old they are | C．what they are like | D．what they can do |
【推荐2】I was cycling (骑自行车) and saw a man about 250 meters in front of me. I could tell he was cycling slower than me and I decided to catch up with him and beat (打败) him.
I started cycling faster and faster. With every block (街区), I got closer to him. After a few minutes, I was only about 100 meters behind him, so I tried harder.
Finally, I caught up with him and passed him. I felt so good. I won, but he didn’t even know we were racing.
After I passed him, I found that I hąd missed my turn.
Isn’t it just like life? We often race against others, trying to beat them or show that we’re more successful or more important. We spend so much time and energy (精力) running after them that we miss out on our own paths (小路).
The problem with unhealthy competition is that it’s a never-ending cycle. There will always be someone in front of you. What you should do is just run your own race and wish others well.
1. In this “bike race” the writer rode _________ the man.| A．slower than | B．faster than |
| C．as fast as | D．as far as |
| A．The man shouted at him. |
| B．The man said hi to him. |
| C．He missed his turn. |
| D．He broke his bike. |
| A．Competition is important in our life. |
| B．We should get better grades than others. |
| C．Try to catch up with the winner. |
| D．Follow your own paths in life. |
【推荐3】In 1969, John Rendall and his friend Anthony Bourke saw a cute little baby lion in a shop in London. They took him home and called him Christian. John and Anthony looked after Christian very well. They took him for walks and played with him every day. They drove him around the city in their car.
Christian lived with John and Anthony happily for about a year. He was never angry and he was not dangerous. But he grew quickly and he got very big and heavy. Clearly, he could not live with John and Anthony any more, so they took him to Africa. At first, it was not easy, but as time went by, he learned and did well.
After a year, John and Anthony went back to Africa. They wanted to see Christian again. But would Christian remember them? It took them a long time, but they finally found Christian with a few other lions. Christian walked over slowly. Then suddenly he recognized them. He ran over and jumped up on them. He didn’t hurt them. He hugged them warmly. They couldn’t believe it!
John and Anthony went to see Christian again three years later. Christian was with other lions and his babies this time. He still recognized them and ran over, but he was too big and he knocked them down easily. John and Anthony were so sad to leave him, but they were also happy to see Christian live freely in Africa.
1. John and Anthony took Christian home from ________.| A．a shop | B．a park | C．a zoo | D．Africa |
| A．he was not happy with them | B．he was sometimes dangerous |
| C．he became very big and heavy | D．he wanted to live with other lions |
| A．看见 | B．认出 | C．拥抱 | D．撞击 |
| A．John and Anthony drove Christian around the world |
| B．John and Anthony looked after Christian for three years |
| C．John and Anthony found Christian from the lions easily |
| D．John and Anthony went to Africa more than once |
| A．John and Anthony | B．a lion and his babies |
| C．two friends and a lion | D．two men and Africa |
【推荐1】Chuanjiang Chants(川江号子) is a form of folk singing performed by Chuanjiang boatmen in order to unify their movements and rhythms(节奏). Chongqing and eastern Sichuan are the main birthplaces of the Chuanjiang Chants.
In the age of wooden boat shipping for thousands of years, the power(动力) of wooden boats on the river came from the body of the boatmen. Whenever they headed up against the river or when the boat crossed a shoal, the boatmen had to pull together. Moreover, the long journey was boring and boatmen needed something to relax, and the Chuanjiang Chants came into being.
Chuanjiang Chants are both technical and artistic. Boatmen control the direction of the boat just like a driver is responsible for that of a car. And chants are like the accelerator(油门) of a car, controlling the speed of the boat. Therefore, the chats can adjust(调整) the force of the boatmen through its rhythm, so that the ship can move forward smoothly. At the same time, the chants are always sung in a bright voice, a good tone, and a beautiful sound. Therefore, it is also an art.
However, with the development and popularity of modern ships, Chuanjiang Chants are likely to be forgotten by people, facing an endangered situation. Our county paid great attention to the protection of it and it was included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage(非物质文化遗产) list. Hope that more and more people can get the chance to know the wonderful culture.
1. The main idea of Paragraph 2 is ________.| A．how to sing Chuanjiang Chants | B．why Chuanjiang Chants appeared |
| C．what Chuanjiang Chants are | D．who sings Chuanjiang Chants best |
| A．the boat | B．a boatman | C．the direction | D．the accelerator |
| A．Chuanjiang Chants are not only seen as a technology but also an art |
| B．the boatmen can adjust their force according to the rhythm of the chants |
| C．Chuanjiang Chants are forgotten by people because they are difficult to sing |
| D．Chuanjiang Chants were used by boatmen as a way to relax during the long journey |
| A．How Chuanjiang Chants Appeared |
| B．How to Sing Chuanjiang Chants |
| C．Chongqing—The Birthplace of Chuanjiang Chants |
| D．Chuanjiang Chants—A Culture We Need to Protect |
【推荐2】As is often the case, rounds of tourists eagerly crowd into the Hubei Museum to appreciate performances given by a great set of bells. “I was completely lost in the impressive melodies,” a visitor shared his feeling.
These bells were uncovered in the tomb of Marquis Yi. 65 bells include 19 niu bells, 45 yong bells and one bo bell. They are actually named the Chime Bells—the most famous treasure on show. The bells cannot be shown abroad, which is the rule made to protect them.
It is said that the king of Chu and Marquis Yi both shared love for musical performances. The king had even visited the Marquis Yi during his lifetime. So, when he knew the Marquis’s death, he wanted to send a special gift to be placed in the Marquis’s tomb. He ordered his man to make the most wonderful bell and then wrote words on it. The skillful master made it. The bo bell was three feet high and weighed 297 pounds. It was—and still is the largest musical instrument yet known.
Afterwards, the largest one and another sixty-four bells were put in order by size-an order that also showed the different types of musical tunes. The bells have no clappers and are sounded by hitting against them. Until now, the bells still sound perfect, ready to play melodies local and foreign, classic and modern.
Indeed, musical instruments have a very long tradition in China. Bells and drums, from the Shang dynasty onward, were part of the musical show. During the Zhou dynasty and then the Warring States Period, they were used in battles to warn armies as well as to give messages during military attacks. Anyway, the music was still used especially for special celebrations. Various instruments opened up a very attractive world of sounds.
1. What’s the function of the first paragraph?| A．To express the writer’s opinion. | B．To lead in the main topic. |
| C．To answer a certain question. | D．To share a short funny story. |
| A．Sixty-five. | B．Nineteen. | C．Forty-five. | D．Three. |
| A．He was interested in music and the bell. | B．He hoped to be remembered by Marquis Yi. |
| C．He decided to share his love for the bell. | D．He made it as a present in memory of Marquis Yi. |
| A．were large and heavy, weighing as much as 297 pounds |
| B．are allowed to be sent to some museums in abroad |
| C．still sound perfect when playing different melodies |
| D．could only be used to give warnings in ancient times |
| A．share his love for musical performances | B．guide readers to learn history of music |
| C．explain several uses of musical instruments | D．introduce an ancient musical instrument |
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A fire destroyed (毁坏) the Mississippi John Hurt Museum in Avalon, a small shack that once was the home of the famous blues musician. This place, filled with his music and memories, was a tribute (献礼) to his legacy (遗产).
The Underwater Photographer of the Year Awards brought out 15 amazing pictures. These include scenes like a monkey hunting in the water, fish almost kissing, and dolphins playing. It shows how wonderful and strange sea life can be.
The UK is starting a digital archive (电子档案) to keep its street art safe. Murals (壁画) and graffiti (涂鸦) that might disappear can now be seen by everyone online. This project helps to remember these artworks forever. |
1. Where would you find these articles in a newspaper?
| A．Entertainment | B．Science & Tech | C．Culture & Art | D．Sports |
| A．A Music Legend’s Lost Home | B．Museum Lost to Flames |
| C．Flames Take Musician’s Home | D．Legacy of a Blues Musician |
| A．Showing unusual animal behaviors. | B．Focusing on sea protection. |
| C．Sharing special sights above the sea. | D．Highlighting photography skills. |
| A．collect art maps | B．sell artworks to help artists |
| C．clean up city walls | D．keep street art alive online |
| A．share stories of wildlife | B．highlight great achievements |
| C．talk about environmental events | D．discuss saving cultural treasures |
