“Homestay is a form of study-abroad program. It allows the visitor to stay with a local family to better understand the local lifestyle. It also helps to improve the visitor’s language ability. If you wish to learn more about foreign cultures or to get foreign experience, you should join this kind of holiday.
After this meeting,
After we got to London, we went to stay with different families. I was lucky that my host family was very nice and they had a daughter about my age.
The holiday was a valuable experience for me.
Three weeks later, we had to leave “home” for Hong Kong.
| A．I enjoyed every minute of it. |
| B．I am sure you won’t be disappointed. |
| C．I always thought about this kind of holiday. |
| D．They treated me as a daughter of their family. |
| E．The holiday was filled with activities every day. |
2 . For most people, Egypt is a place they’ve seen only in Hollywood films. They see it as a mysterious country full of pyramids (金字塔) and ancient curses (诅咒).
But in fact, Egypt has made many contributions to today’s world throughout its long and rich history.
One of these contributions is a style of writing known as hieroglyphs(象形文字). Egyptians wrote with characters that looked like people, animals and objects. Some experts believe that hieroglyphs are like ancient Chinese characters.
Another Egyptian marvel (奇迹) is the Suez Canal (苏伊士运河), which was built in the 19th century. This waterway shortens the journey from the North Atlantic to the Indian Ocean. It has made worldwide maritime trade a lot easier.
It’s perhaps this spirit of open trade that connects China and Egypt the most. The countries already enjoy a strong trade relationship. Since 2014, China has been Egypt’s largest trade partner. There are Chinese products in almost every Egyptian home, from toys to clothes. Many people there enjoy watching Chinese TV shows. More students are starting to learn the Chinese language, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
And Egypt’s participation (参与) in China’s Belt and Road Initiative will make their ties even stronger. While speaking with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi in 2016, President Xi Jinping suggested that China and Egypt should work together to make Egypt a “hub” (中心) for the Belt and Road.
1. Egypt created all of the following EXCEPT ________.| A．Pyramids | B．Chinese characters | C．Hieroglyphs |
| A．South Atlantic | B．North Pacific | C．North Atlantic |
| A．Chinese people enjoy using Egyptian products. |
| B．China and Egypt have good trade relations |
| C．China was Egypt’s largest trade partner in the past. |
| A．Egypt is a well-developed country. |
| B．Egypt is not willing to join in the Belt and Road Initiative. |
| C．Egypt and China will have more cooperation. |
| A．The wonders and business development of Egypt. |
| B．Open trade between China and Egypt. |
| C．China’s Belt and Road. |
3 . Inspired(启发) by Journey to the West, a Chinese American teen boy builds a close relationship with the Monkey King. This is the story told in American Born Chinese (《西游ABC》), a new show airing on Disney Plus.
This action comedy is based on the graphic novel(漫画小说) of the same name. It shows teenager Jin Wang dealing with high school life in the US and pressures at home.
The series(剧集) is the latest in a growing list of films and shows looking at the Chinese American experience in recent years. The trend(潮流) seemed to really kick off with the 2018 hit movie Crazy Rich Asians. The movie is often described as “The first Asian American film in 25 years”, according to the LA Times.
We’ve since seen more works looking into the Asian expatriate(旅居海外的) experience in the West with both its good sides and difficulties. Most of them also look at the relationships between families. For example, in Everything Everywhere All at Once, a traditional Chinese mother battles(较量) with her Americanized daughter after starting a life in the US. Films like this discuss the differences and connections between East and West.
But why are there so many films looking at the Chinese American experience in recent years? Perhaps it’s something to do with how both countries are superpowers with successful cultures. The films show a healthy level of togetherness. They show that, even with different backgrounds and ideas, when these two worlds listen to each other, they can not only get along but create something special.
1. What can you know about American Born Chinese?| A．It is the latest movie made by Disney. |
| B．Its content is based on Journey to the West. |
| C．The story is mainly about the Monkey King. |
| D．Kungfu superstar Jackie Chan stars in the comedy. |
| A．Crazy Rich Asians was put on twenty-five years ago |
| B．American Born Chinese is about American Chinese experience |
| C．The LA Times did not give Crazy Rich Asians a very good review |
| D．Everything Everywhere All at Once was directed by a Chinese director |
| A．welcome | B．hit | C．start | D．achieve |
| A．Togetherness is the key. | B．Battles in a family. |
| C．American Born Chinese. | D．Between two cultures. |
| A．To encourage Chinese people to visit the USA more often. |
| B．To advise more people to focus on Chinese films and shows. |
| C．To help people realize the importance of learning English well. |
| D．To call on the people to build a community with a shared future for mankind. |
4 . Celebrating the Ancient Game
A special soccer game was held on November 21 in Doha, Qatar. As a side show to the World Cup, the event gathered young soccer players from China and Qatar. They are led by Li Weipeng, an inheritor (传承人) of Cuju. Dressed in Chinese clothes Li taught young players to try this Chinese game and discuss how the sport has developed over time.
Woofing Fun Went Viral
A “dog walking trend” was started by students at Xi’an Jiaotong University. Bored of having online classes all day, many college students share funny videos of hand-made paper dogs online. “It’s like a fun party for everyone who is tired of staying at home,” said one student, adding that the program also helps to bring waste paper to life.
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Bejing recently hosted a pasta challenge as part of the 2022 China-Italy Year of Culture and Tourism. The event invites chefs to take part in challenges in search of best noodle (or pasta) makers. China and Italy are both known as countries with vibrant food culture. Expectations have been raised that the event can increase communication between the two countries through food.
1. All the news above has something to do with ________.| A．youth | B．culture | C．events | D．art |
| A．taught the young more about Cuju |
| B．held a side show to the World Cup |
| C．suggested Cuju as a sport event in Olympics |
| D．spread Chinese culture by dressing Chinese clothes |
| A．make popular videos online |
| B．call on people to take care of dogs |
| C．make stay-at-home time fun and relaxing |
| D．recycle waste paper and plastic |
| A．China-Italy Year of Culture |
| B．Who Is the Best Pasta Maker? |
| C．Pasta vs. Noodles |
| D．Challenge of Culture |
| A．the winner of the soccer game can play in the World Cup |
| B．only students can take part in the “dog walking trend” |
| C．Cuju is popular because players wear Chinese clothes |
| D．Chinese and Italians share their love for food |
5 . There are some popular family videos that are being posted on Chinese social media these days. In these videos, a young child calls out to his or her mother or father; the parent comes into the room smiling, turns around and calls out to his or her own parent; the grandparent then comes into the room smiling and calls out to his or her parent, the great-grandparent. This kind of family is called “four generation (四世同堂)” in China.
It started on Douyin and has been popular in social media in other countries. People from all over the world have talked much about the videos and even made their own. The videos also make some people remember their family members who have been dead. “Because of the video, I will visit my grandmother this weekend,” a Twitter user wrote. “I have to say that family love is usually a strong value in China,” wrote Justin. The “four generation” videos not only touched foreign viewers, but also gave them a deeper look into Chinese family values.
In most East Asian cultures, it is common for many generations of a single family to live together. This is called a big family. In most Western countries, most families are small families, or families that are made up of just children and their parents.
In Western culture, privacy (隐私) and independence (独立) are highly valued. Kids usually move out of the house after they turn eighteen. Many of them borrow money or work part-time jobs in order to pay for college. If they choose to keep living with their parents after growing up, it can be seen as a failure. Although family structures in the East and West may be different, the love between family members is common. That might be why the “four generation” videos have won so many hearts around the world.
1. What does Paragraph 1 mainly talk about?| A．It tells popular families in China. |
| B．It lists photos of Chinese families. |
| C．It shows family videos on Chinese media. |
| D．It introduces some habits of families in China. |
| A．Foreigners also want to have their own big families. |
| B．Foreigners would like to move their families to China. |
| C．Foreigners should do something valuable for Chinese families. |
| D．Foreigners realize they should love family members and what they have. |
| A．Western people don’t value independence and privacy. |
| B．It is a failure if people keep living with their parents in China. |
| C．Many Western kids work part-time jobs to pay for their college. |
| D．Kids in the West move out of the house before they turn eighteen. |
| A．The family love is common in different countries. |
| B．“Four generation” is popular in Western countries. |
| C．Big families are much better than those small ones. |
| D．People in the West do not have family videos at all. |
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7 . When you travel to a foreign country, there is one important thing. You need to know its way of greetings.
In the USA, men usually shake hands in greeting, but a smile and a “hello” will do just fine.
In England, people often say “hello” in greeting. They usually shake hands when they meet for the first time without standing too close. Friends often kiss on the face in greeting.
In France, men, women and children shake hands with their friends and often kiss them on both cheeks (脸颊) for meeting and leaving.
In Arab countries, close men friends kiss both cheeks because in their culture, only the right hand is clean. They can’t ask to shake hands with women.
In China, people usually nod (点头) their heads and smile, or shake hands for the first-time greeting.
Although these countries have something in common in greetings, you should still think carefully and know well about the greetings before you come to a new country.
1. What does the underlined word “greetings” mean in Chinese?| A．问候 | B．礼仪 | C．握手 | D．秘密 |
| A．Shake hands. | B．Smile. | C．Say “hello”. | D．Kiss on the face. |
| A．They shake hands for the first-time greeting. |
| B．They hug (拥抱) each other as a greeting. |
| C．They kiss for the first-time greeting. |
| D．They usually nod their heads and smile as a greeting. |
| A．When you travel to a country, you should first know its people. |
| B．In England, people often stand very close to greet each other. |
| C．People in Arab countries usually use the left hand to greet others. |
| D．Men in Arab countries can’t ask to shake hands with women. |
| A．Travel to different countries. |
| B．Greetings in different countries. |
| C．Cultures in different countries. |
| D．Customs in different countries. |
8 . 
The Spring Festival is one of the most important festivals in China. During the Festival, Chinese people have many activities. They paste up Spring Festival couplets (春联), greeting the New Year and saying
The Spring Festival has been celebrated in the UK
| A．hello | B．goodbye | C．yes | D．no |
| A．hang up | B．hang back | C．hang on | D．hang out |
| A．children | B．cousins | C．parents | D．grandparents |
| A．other | B．others | C．the other | D．another |
| A．since | B．in | C．when | D．for |
| A．on | B．in | C．at | D．to |
| A．TV | B．matches | C．movies | D．programs |
| A．put | B．join | C．live | D．work |
| A．if | B．weather | C．whether | D．unless |
| A．outdoors | B．home | C．a restaurant | D．a park |
After a long holiday in Fiji, schools in the South Pacific country have reopened.
| A．However, they were soon impressed by the different moves of it. |
| B．It also depends on the peoples’ mutual (相互的) understanding. |
| C．And it was introduced to the schools in Fiji by the China Cultural Center. |
| D．On September 2, a high school warmly welcomed students back. |
| E．And it’s a good way to connect the people between two countries. |
10 . It’s said that the world is getting smaller with the help of Internet and transportation. People are getting closer to form a “global village” where they live as neighbors, breathe the same air and grow up under the same sky. It’s the age of globalization that affects every aspect of our daily lives, such as entertainment, clothing and food.
Popular culture has become more globalized. People in the US enjoy listening to South African music and reading Japanese comic books. American soap operas are popular in Israel.
India, for example, has a successful movie industry, nicknamed “Bollywood”, which is popular both in India and with the population of Indian people living abroad. Clothing styles have become more uniform as a result of globalization, therefore, national and regional costumes have become less common. There also has been an increasing exchange of foods across the globe. People in England eat Indian curry, while people in Peru enjoy Japanese sushi. Meanwhile, American fast food chains have become common throughout the world. McDonald’s has more than 37, 000 restaurants in over 100 countries. The worldwide development of McDonald’s has become a symbol of globalization. Some menu foods, such as Big Mac, are the same all over the world. Other menu foods are specific to that area. Globalization has brought McDonald’s to billions of people worldwide.
But there are differences. First, the villagers don’t look the same. They have different skin colors and features.Because they are from different cultural groups, they often dress differently. In Japan, women wear kimonos (和服). But in China, many women like wearing the qipao, a type of dress. A country’s existence is dependent on its culture and traditions. Every country has its own customs. People around the world celebrate different festivals. People don’t always live in peace, either. There are wars and disagreement over land, water, energy and even ideas. That’s why people set up the United Nations (UN) to deal with these problems.
1. According to the passage, which of the following statement is NOT the fact that shows the world is getting smaller?| A．We can write emails to greet friends in other countries. |
| B．It takes only 10 hours to fly from Beijing to London. |
| C．The number of international cooperation (合作) increases so much. |
| D．People all over the world are eating more meat and sugar foods. |
| A．外观 | B．方面 | C．朝向 | D．交流 |
| A．clothing styles | B．exchange of foods | C．popular culture | D．traditions |
| A．The passage is talking about a real village of people from different countries. |
| B．If there are some arguments on environment between two countries, they can be solved with the help of a third country. |
| C．Women in China wear qipao while in Japan they wear Kimono because of different cultures. |
| D．People all over Europe will celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival together. |
| A．we can share our world as one village | B．we have one world with one dream |
| C．we are working together to be better | D．different people have different cultures |
