1 . Alifa Chin is a 13-year-old Bangladeshi girl whose last name sometimes leads to her being mistaken for a Chinese.

“I like my name very much. I think my name is the _________ of friendship between Bangladesh and China,” she said. In 2010, Chin’s mother, Jannatul Ferdous, was unable to _________ naturally due to a serious heart problem. Local doctors failed to _________ the necessary surgery (外科手术).

_________, the Chinese navy’s Peace Ark hospital ship was about to arrive to provide medical _________ for locals in Chittagong. “Now we feel _________ for the efforts of Chinese doctors and nurses that help me give birth to a healthy baby,” Ferdous said.

This year, Chin wrote a letter to President Xi Jinping to _________ her gratitude. To the family’s _________, Xi wrote back. In the letter, Xi _________ her to study hard, pursue her dream and carry forward the __________ friendship between China and Bangladesh.

“To __________ President Xi’s expectations, I will study medical science to help those in need,” she said.

The girl’s father said, “We didn’t __________ that our daughter would receive the letter from the Chinese president. This is the most __________ thing in our life.”

“We have seen how people in other countries have gained a better understanding of China through the medical __________. To local residents, China is a major country that is responsible, peace-loving and always __________,” she said.

1.

A．presence

B．symbol

C．signal

D．proof

2.

A．pick up

B．hand over

C．give birth

D．work out

3.

A．show

B．perform

C．follow

D．load

4.

A．Luckily

B．Originally

C．Obviously

D．Gradually

5.

A．transportation

B．shelter

C．budget

D．treatment

6.

A．thankful

B．generous

C．proud

D．sympathetic

7.

A．contribute

B．supply

C．express

D．release

8.

A．relief

B．embarrassment

C．credit

D．surprise

9.

A．called

B．offered

C．fought

D．encouraged

10.

A．temporary

B．traditional

C．unique

D．contemporary

11.

A．live up to

B．figure out

C．make up for

D．account for

12.

A．agree

B．exhibit

C．expect

D．charge

13.

A．unnecessary

B．unavoidable

C．uneventful

D．unbelievable

14.

A．benefit

B．assistance

C．concern

D．agreement

15.

A．helpful

B．grateful

C．wealthy

D．creative

2 . Hanfu, traditional Chinese costumes and a cultural carrier, has gained more attention from foreigners living in China.

“I can’t believe I’ve been in China for three years and I’ve never tried on hanfu,” Stephanie Stone, a reporter at China Daily, said in an interview she hosted. For her first hanfu experience, she went out and met Jongmay Urbonya, who is a US hanfu lover as well as a key internet opinion leader. Looking at all of the hanfu in a hanfu store, Urbonya said, “This is my dream for my future life and my life now.”

As a foreigner wearing hanfu, Stone raised a question: If someone is not ethnically(种族) Chinese, would it be a little offensive(冒犯的)to Chinese people seeing her wear this symbolic Chinese-style costume?

Elsbeth van Paridon of the Beijing Review expressed her thoughts on this question. According to her, Chinese people are tolerant and open to seeing foreigners wearing hanfu. They see it as a celebration of Chinese culture.As long as you don’t claim(声称) Chinese culture as yours, you may wear it as frequently as you want.

“We have a very nice example of what happened this summer. So basically Dior, they came out with a new skirt. And then the skirt went viral(走红) on Chinese social media with internet users saying ‘Hey, hold your horses! This is not a Dior skirt. It’s called a horse-face skirt’, which dates back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279),”said van Paridon.

“You have to understand that emotional bond is key to the whole hanfu love,” said Urbonya. “Although she does not have a Chinese face, every time she wore hanfu she would be praised by Chinese locals.”

Hanfu has also become an art form, so a lot of people mix and match it with modern accessories(配饰). “The future of hanfu is looking for combination,” said van Paridon.

1. What’s Chinese attitude to foreigners’ wearing hanfu according to van Paridon?

A．Open-minded.	B．Admirable.
C．Indifferent.	D．Interested.

2. What do the underlined words “hold your horses” in Paragraph 5 mean?

A．Catch the horses.	B．Consider carefully.
C．Hurry up.	D．Walk slowly.

3. What is the essential part of the whole hanfu love according to Urbonya?

A．Modern decorations.	B．Emotional connection.
C．Hanfu’s going viral.	D．Artistic quality.

4. What does the text mainly want to tell us?

A．Hanfu has gained popularity globally.

B．All the foreigners like to wear hanfu.

C．Hanfu is a symbolic Chinese-style costume.

D．Foreigners wearing hanfu would be praised by Chinese locals.

3 . Have you seen the incredible guitar-playing of man born with no arms? The musician who was born without arms is being _________ for his greatest guitar-playing skills in a short documentary (纪实的) video which shows him playing the instrument with his _________.

Mark Goffeney, 46, of San Diego, who is _________ as “Big Toe” because of the way he plays the guitar, shows how he became a talented performer despite his _________ in the inspiring video, “I first _________ the instrument when I was nine, after my father brought home a beat-up _________ with only four strings. My first guitar came from some place like a landfill (垃圾场), ” says Mark, who adds that he became “_________” about becoming a musician at age 12.

Mark devoted every waking hour to searching his town and trying to join a _________, but ran into _________ because of his disability. Therefore, he started his own rock band, called Wicked Misfit, and began booking gigs (特约演奏) in California.

Things were _________ professionally for Mark because of his disability. But everything _________ when he started playing music from the heart.

“When I _________ chasing this fantasy dream of being a rock star and just started playing music to make money to support my family, everything started feeling good and _________ out for me, ” he shares.

Today, Mark _________ with his band, Big Toe, and also becomes a street-performer in California, where he makes quite good money _________ by passers-by.

1.

A．named

B．chosen

C．congratulated

D．recognized

2.

A．fingers

B．feet

C．hands

D．arms

3.

A．served

B．known

C．ignored

D．treated

4.

A．disability

B．courage

C．belief

D．pain

5.

A．picked out

B．set aside

C．took up

D．dealt with

6.

A．drum

B．violin

C．piano

D．guitar

7.

A．serious

B．curious

C．confident

D．particular

8.

A．family

B．party

C．band

D．society

9.

A．chances

B．difficulties

C．activities

D．comments

10.

A．tough

B．easy

C．interesting

D．encouraging

11.

A．formed

B．happened

C．changed

D．paused

12.

A．finished

B．enjoyed

C．began

D．stopped

13.

A．going

B．looking

C．working

D．spotting

14.

A．acts

B．performs

C．travels

D．moves

15.

A．raised

B．charged

C．thrown

D．donated

4 . The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM), located in the West Kowloon Cultural District of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, was established on June 22 and is scheduled to open to the public on July 2. More than 40,000 tickets were sold or reserved within eight hours on the first day of public sale, and all free visits on Wednesdays in July were fully booked.

The HKPM, not only adds to cultural atmosphere in the city, but also provides a new site for local residents and visitors to learn about the development of Chinese civilization and culture. More than 900 pieces of treasures from the collection of the Palace Museum in Beijing will be put on display at the opening exhibitions. From paintings to ancient architectures, the exhibits span the 5,000-year history of Chinese civilization, covering all categories of the collection of the Palace Museum, including 166 pieces of first-class cultural relics of the country. This will be the largest and highest-level cultural heritage exhibitions of the Palace Museum outside of the mainland since its establishment in 1925.

Prepare work for the exhibitions began in 2018, with the Palace Museum fielding a team of leading experts and scholars, associated with the manage team of the HKPM.

“It is a great thing to display the pieces of cultural relics in Hong Kong, which reflects the central government’s support to the development of Hong Kong’s cultural projects,” said Ng, adding that the exhibits from the Palace Museum will present a cultural feast to Hong Kong residents by telling them about the motherland’s long history and splendid culture.

“Promoting traditional Chinese culture is one of our important tasks,” said Betty Fung, chief executive officer of West Kowloon Cultural District Authority. She said the HKPM will actively push ahead with the publicity of the motherland’s culture and history after its opening, enhancing Hong Kong residents’ cultural confidence in the country, especially among youths.

Fung said that the HKPM will actively enhance cooperation with international museums, telling the world the stories of China, including the stories of Hong Kong.

1. What can we infer from the first paragraph?

A．Hong Kong citizens can visit the museum freely.

B．Hong Kong Palace Museum is warmly welcomed.

C．Hong Kong citizens can enjoy the exhibition in June.

D．Hong Kong Palace Museum opens within eight hours per day.

2. What can a visitor enjoy in The Hong Kong Palace Museum?

A．900 pieces of first-class cultural relics.

B．The history of Hong Kong since 1925.

C．The development of international civilization.

D．All categories of the collection of the Palace Museum.

3. What is Betty Fung’s attitude towards the museum?

A．Favorable.

B．Disappointed.

C．Doubtful.

D．Puzzled.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．HKPM: Hong Kong’s Cultural Authority

B．HKPM: Cooperation with International Museums

C．HKPM: A New Cultural Landmark of Hong Kong

D．HKPM: Showcase of Hong Kong’s Cultural Relics

5 . Kim Hyung-ho arrived in China from the Republic of Korea on Aug 24,1992, which happened to be the same day that the two countries officially established diplomatic relations. Kim, just 19 at the time, came to China to study traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), a medical system with thousands of years of history and which enjoys popularity in many countries.

Kim’s passion for TCM took root in his teenage years after he had a twisted ankle treated with acupuncture. “It’s incredible that a little needle can have such magical powers. That experience inspired me to learn authentic TCM in the place from which it originated,” recalls Kim.

In 2013, he was hired as a TCM specialist by the international clinic of Qingdao Municipal Hospital. “Doctor Kim is a professional, hardworking and nice,” says Sun Jie, director of the clinic. “He also helps bridge the communication gap between our staff and Korean patients.” For those who have difficulty moving around, Kim will go to the patient’s home to offer treatment.

Apart from his daily work, Kim has also volunteered to provide free medical consultations in the countryside. He found that many rural people have been suffering from long time diseases such as high blood pressure, but are not aware of their conditions, let alone attend regular checkups. As a result, Kim led fellow volunteers to collect lists of people from different villages. The lists were handed to local authorities to keep track of the patients’ treatment. Kim also provided guidance for village doctors, which helped improve the standard of treatment in the area.

Three decades have passed since Kim set foot in China, and he’s very grateful for what he has gained in the country. “Medicine does not have boundaries. As a TCM doctor, I will continue to communicate with doctors in Korea and other countries to help it spread and flourish even further, so that more people can understand its excellence,” says Kim.

1. When did Kim become interested in TCM?

A．He learned the long history of TCM.

B．China and Korea had a close relationship.

C．He was treated with TCM when he was young.

D．Chinese medicine enjoyed great popularity in Korea.

2. What can we infer from the working experience of Kim?

A．Korean patients are specially treated.

B．Some rural patients will be tracked by volunteers.

C．A blind patient may get a home treatment by Kim.

D．High blood pressure patients will be completely cured.

3. What does the underlined word “flourish” in the last paragraph mean?

A．Crash.

B．Develop.

C．Remain.

D．Increase.

4. What is the purpose of this text?

A．To express patients’ demand.	B．To recommend TCM treatment.
C．To explain a medical phenomenon.	D．To introduce an international doctor.

6 . Fathers’ Day, a day for people to express gratitude to their fathers. Many movies show and honor a father’s love. Here we have selected a few classic films themed on fathers. Take a look!

The Pursuit of Happyness

The Pursuit of Happyness is a famous movie that shows us the importance of hope and belief, as well as love. In this film, the protagonist Chris is bankrupt and becomes a single dad. Although he is reduced to extreme poverty and faces tons of difficulties, he still works hard and tells his son to be positive. Finally, he becomes successful and pursues happiness with his son. Based on a true story, this movie always brings strength to audiences and extols fatherhood.

Dangal

Dangal is an Indian movie centered on female wrestling champions. The father in the movie was once a national wrestling champion of India. He discovers his daughters’ wrestling talent unexpectedly and decides to train them, for which they have to break the tradition and make painstaking efforts. At last, the girls win the competitions for their lives, as well as become role models inspiring numerous women.

Looing Up

Looing Up tells a story about the influence of a father’s education. Ma Haowen, the father, always tries to educate his child in his unique way, creating a relatively relax environment for his son. The only one requirement he has for his son is to never stop thinking. He hopes that his child can think independently and follow his heart to face the world bravely. With the encouragement and love of the father, his son achieves his dream of becoming an astronaut.

I am Sam

I am Sam tells a story about an unusual father and his daughter. Sam is a disabled person with mental disability. Although his intelligence is just as same as a seven-year-old, he loves his daughter with all his heart. When his daughter is taken away from him, he does his utmost to fight for custody.

1. Which statement is about The Pursuit of Happyness?

A．It tells us how to make a fortune.

B．It is based on a true inspiring story.

C．It highlights the importance of success.

D．It expresses the gratitude of the son to his father.

2. What do the fathers in Dangal and Looing Up have in common?

A．They both make a great achievement in life.

B．They bring up their children in an unusual way.

C．They both can find the talents of their children.

D．They teach their children to face the world bravely.

3. Which movie tells us the greatest love of a disabled father?

A．The Pursuit of Happyness.	B．Dangal.
C．Looing Up.	D．I am Sam.

7 . Cody Wilkins sat on the bench, while his soccer teammates were scoring goals on the field. It had been a(n) ______ high school year for him. He was the only freshman on the team. He most never got to play, and he felt like a______.

“My confidence was shot. I thought maybe I wasn’t as good as my coaches thought I was during tryout. I thought maybe I should ______.” Cody says.

Cody suffered once he discovered he wasn’t a good soccer player. But he ______ to keep going. “The struggle I______made me want to work harder,” he says. “However talented you are, you can always ______ in sports.”

Then Cody took advantage of his ______ on the bench to watch his more skilled and experienced teammates play the game, and by the time he was a junior, he had improved so much that he was ______ captain of his team. He is now a senior and is being ______ to play soccer for several colleges.

If you base your ______just on whether you win or lose, you will never be happy. Winning is always ______ because there is always another ______ waiting for you.

No one is______. But you should learn about your strengths and weaknesses and know how to______ from failure. Once you accept that losing something isn’t the end of your world, you can get on with the business of living your life and learning from it. In the long run, this is _______.

1.

A．tough

B．different

C．common

D．intense

2.

A．genius

B．failure

C．fool

D．coach

3.

A．wait

B．proceed

C．try

D．quit

4.

A．decided

B．pretended

C．promised

D．hesitated

5.

A．carried on

B．took up

C．went through

D．got over

6.

A．change

B．improve

C．lose

D．participate

7.

A．schedule

B．patience

C．time

D．position

8.

A．called

B．considered

C．recognized

D．named

9.

A．selected

B．persuaded

C．inspired

D．required

10.

A．attitude

B．interest

C．honor

D．value

11.

A．temporary

B．rewarding

C．significant

D．challenging

12.

A．option

B．competition

C．chance

D．surprise

13.

A．useless

B．generous

C．unique

D．perfect

14.

A．judge

B．benefit

C．release

D．withdraw

15.

A．possible

B．practical

C．invaluable

D．invisible

8 . For the last few years, Elijah Cossio, a Houston teen, has been assisting his mother Tina Hernandez with her hospital bills by holding a daily bake sale after school. The 14-year-old_______wakes up at 5 a.m. and bakes desserts each day before school. Once the classes have ended, he _______ his homemade goods to classmates, parents and community members.

Hernandez, a mother of three who nearly _______ an infection (感染) in 2017, was proud of her son. “It feels   _______ because I brought him up that way.” she said.

However, Elijah’s baking hobby wasn’t something he ever _______ to be doing in order to support his mother and siblings (兄弟姐妹). “My mom has always taught me to work for what I want because nothing is_______ to me for free.”

The teen’s world was _______upside down when his mother became ill. After she_______, Hernandez said she had to “relearn everything”, which included _______ tasks, like using the restroom. Elijah knew he had to help support her because of her ________.

At that point, Elijah was already selling baked goods on the weekends to earn some ________cash. As his skills have already been________, he decided to increase his ________by selling homemade desserts every day after school.

“There’s more to ________than just sitting and playing games,” he explained. “I was________to go and get what I want, so I went and got it.”

1.

A．immediately

B．regularly

C．only

D．finally

2.

A．gives

B．presents

C．provides

D．sells

3.

A．broke out

B．died from

C．suffered from

D．passed down

4.

A．wonderful

B．powerful

C．skillful

D．painful

5.

A．seemed

B．preferred

C．expected

D．considered

6.

A．handed

B．bought

C．awarded

D．returned

7.

A．ignored

B．disturbed

C．changed

D．turned

8.

A．tried

B．improved

C．agreed

D．recovered

9.

A．casual

B．difficult

C．simple

D．former

10.

A．disability

B．condition

C．location

D．experience

11.

A．extra

B．useful

C．enough

D．large

12.

A．mastered

B．attempted

C．influenced

D．taught

13.

A．pressure

B．confidence

C．income

D．benefit

14.

A．study

B．health

C．life

D．money

15.

A．picked

B．controlled

C．attracted

D．raised

9 . You've probably learned that bears eat a lot before hibernating (冬眠), putting on weight suddenly. It's an enviable practice, because those bears don't have the same health problems as fat people. A study published in Cell Reports has found that it might be due to the bear's friendly gut microbes (肠道细菌).

In summer, bears go through an extreme period of eating, while they eat nothing about six months during winter hibernation. To compare the microbiomes (微生物) of both seasons, the researchers collected the samples of their waste from 16 wild bears during hibernation and in summer. What they found is that the bear's lifestyle changes dramatically with seasons. During hibernation, the kinds of microbiomes became less than the summer samples.

To find out how that might affect metabolism (新陈代谢), the researchers transferred the microbes from the winter and the summer into lab mice. Mice with the summer microbes gained more weight than those with the winter microbes. However, those fatter summer mice weren't different from the winter mice in their glucose (葡萄糖) metabolism. “Thus, the bear may be atypical model for healthy obesity (肥胖) and studying hibernation might be a promising approach to developing new treatments for obesity,” the authors write.

However, there are still more researches needed before humans benefit from bear gut microbes. The researchers note that relying on free-ranging wild bears means they know little about their food intake and other habits. And though they were able to produce interesting metabolic results in mice, mice are quite different from humans. And another research suggests that exposure to cold can also change the composition of gut bacteria, improving glucose metabolism and fat burning abilities in mice.

1. Why don't bears suffer the same health problems as fat people?

A．Because of hibernation.	B．Because of no exercise.
C．Because of their special food intake.	D．Because of some friendly gut microbes.

2. What can we learn from the text?

A．Bears' weight increases quickly during hibernating.

B．Bears' lifestyle changes greatly in different seasons.

C．Bears' microbiomes in summer are less than those in winter.

D．Bears' glucose metabolism varies with seasons.

3. What's the author's attitude to the benefits of the research for human?

A．Favorable.

B．Disapproving.

C．Cautious.

D．Curious.

4. What is the passage mainly about?

A．The way of bears' metabolism.

B．The seasonal lifestyles of bears.

C．The approach to treating obesity.

D．The cause of bears' healthy obesity.