1 . Chinese knitting (结绳编织) is a great art form through which people send good luck and express best wishes. It shows the beauty of Chinese culture and the wisdom of Chinese people, and it enjoys popularity among international friends.
The art of knitting in China dates back to ancient times. Ancient people used the “rope knot tying” method to record information before the creation of the Chinese characters. Over time, it became a form of handicraft (手工艺) and developed greatly during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
It continues to develop till today. Workers can skillfully make materials such as silk, cotton or wool which become daily goods and handicrafts, appearing in many forms like buttons, earrings and more.
Wang Xiaolan is an inheritor (传承人) of this Intangible Cultural Heritage (非物质文化遗产) from Chongqing. She has received great training in the art of knitting and has also brought changes to this traditional handicraft. She successfully uses knotting, weaving, drawing and other techniques to make products.
In 2019, Wang started a knitting workshop “Lanyuxuan”. To add a local flavor (特色) to this traditional art, her team has come up with new ideas for knitting pieces with symbols, such as ginkgo (银杏) leaves and bamboo. The team has won many prizes in competitions and the products are loved at home and abroad.
So far, Wang’s workshop has trained over 100 people who want to learn it for free. They try their best to impart knitting skills and knowledge to the next generation. In the future, they will join in different exhibitions, competitions, and take every chance to spread knitting culture, show knitting skills, and share great Chinese stories.
1. According to the passage, people ________ through Chinese knitting.| A．are thirsty for peace and safety | B．are thirsty for success and wealth |
| C．send messages and show directions | D．send good luck and express best wishes |
| A．Recording information. | B．Making some money. |
| C．Creating Chinese characters. | D．Sharing Chinese stories. |
①She has invented new materials for knitting.
②She has combined many different techniques.
③She has taken part in competitions and won many prizes.
④She and other teammates have come up with new ideas of products.
| A．①②③ | B．①②④ | C．①③④ | D．②③④ |
| A．pass by | B．put off | C．pass on | D．put down |
| A．Handicrafts—A Special Part of Traditional Culture |
| B．Chinese Knitting—An Intangible Cultural Heritage |
| C．Wang Xiaolan—An Inheritor of Chinese Knitting |
| D．Chinese Characters—An Important Cultural Invention |
Water is believed to be the lifeblood. Chinese civilization is one of the world’s ancient river civilizations. For thousands of years, the Yellow River, the Yangtze River and other rivers have run through the land of China. They connect the Chinese culture to water from the birth of Chinese civilization.
However, water doesn’t just have a useful side. Water is highly important for lives and growing things, but if we don’t control it, it can also cause big problems. In order to use water in the best way possibly, Chinese people have always tried to find better ways to manage bad effects of water. For example, the Dujiangyan in Sichuan was cleverly built. It makes full use of nature of the area without harming the environment.
Water is also given special meanings to educate Chinese people. According to Confucius, water had qualities such as faimess and courage. One of his famous sayings “He who is wise loves water, he who is virtuous (道德高尚的) loves mountains.” is still popular today.
World Water Day is held on March 22nd every year. Being the most common thing in daily life,water stands for a culture that is in the heart of every Chinese. We should take action to value and save water.
1. Chinese civilization is one of2. Water has
3. Chinese people have always tried to find better ways to
4. Water is also given
5. The writer suggests every Chinese take action to
—________. Let me fill out a form first.
| A．It doesn’t matter | B．Don’t mention it | C．I’m afraid not | D．Yes, I’d like to |
| A．So | B．Though | C．If | D．Unless |
| A．brave | B．braver | C．bravest | D．more braver |
| A．she; this | B．her; it | C．hers; that | D．hers; one |
—In five days, May 26th.
| A．when will we have a study tour | B．when we will have a study tour |
| C．why will we have a study tour | D．why we will have a study tour |
| A．brings | B．carries | C．catches | D．stops |
9 . 假如你是王芳，你的英国笔友 Sophie 对中国学生的日常生活很感兴趣。请根据以下提示，给她写一封邮件，讲述你和邻居老奶奶之间的一段温馨经历。
(1) 你总是看到邻居老奶奶一个人在家。(2) 上周末你决定去探望老奶奶，为她做一些力所能及的事。
(3 )你帮助老奶奶洗菜、做饭以及做其他家务。
(4) 你们坐下来一起喝茶，她给你讲述了她年轻时有趣的故事。
(5) 你认为……
要求：
(1) 词数: 80~100个。
(2) 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
(3) 要点齐全，行文连贯，可适当发挥。
Dear Sophie,
I hope you are having a great week. I want to tell you about a heart-warming experience in my life.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
| A．encourage | B．encouraged | C．are encouraged | D．were encouraged |
