1 . Although the piano keys come in black and white, the music it produces is full of color. Chinese pianist Tian Jiaxin explores creative performances and crossover cooperations with traditional Chinese music, with the hope of bringing the music of the East to the Western world.

Tian attended regular school instead of studying at a music school in her childhood. This enabled her to absorb China’s rich culture and understand the bigger picture later in her pursuit of a career as a professional pianist. “There’s so much to grasp when explaining a piece. What we`re conveying is not only the notes, but the culture behind the music,” Tian said.

As a Chinese pianist, Tian is looking to add more depth to her performances, stressing the contrast between Eastern and Western cultures. “No matter which country I am performing in, I always include Chinese music in my program. With Western pieces, I hope to show the world that a female musician from China can perform the music that they are familiar with and love.” Tian says that she believes her mission is to make China heard on a wider stage.

Tian believes that music is developing over time and that music from different ages has its own unique meaning. “I’ve found that people’s understanding of Chinese music is often limited to certain pieces like Jasmine Flower,” Tian said. “However, there are so many great pieces of Chinese music that are unacquainted outside of China. So, I always try to feature both the time-honored classics of Chinese music and the newly created pieces,” she added.

“Chinese music has the magic to cause resonance(共鸣) with the audience and convey the various and deep culture of Chinese civilization,” Tian said.

1. What can we learn about Tian Jiaxin from the first two paragraphs?

A．She went to music school at a young age.

B．She adapted some well-known Chinese pieces.

C．She is a professional pianist known for her unique style.

D．She believes the culture behind each piece should be conveyed.

2. Which of the following best explain “unacquainted” underlined in paragraph 4?

A．Unknown.

B．Unpopular.

C．Unacceptable.

D．Unlimited.

3. What does Tian say about Chinese music?

A．It is setting the fashion.	B．It develops at a low speed.
C．It delivers rich culture of China.	D．It holds little appeal for foreigners.

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

A．Differences Between Eastern and Western Music

B．Chinese Cultural Fueling International Music Trends

C．A Pianist Combing Chinese Music with Western Keys

D．A New Generation of Artists Promoting Chinese Culture

2 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Every day at 9 am, Zhang Canjin, 58, comes to Drum Tower Street in Ningbo and walks into a small house     1     less than 10 square meters. Settling himself     2     (comfortable) in his usual chair, the inheritor of copper coin knitting starts his day.

In ancient times, copper coins     3     (represent) fortune and wealth. Linking copper coins one by one had the positive meaning of accumulating wealth. In 2018, copper coin knitting was listed as     4     intangible cultural heritage.

Zhang learned the skill from his dad     5     young. There weren’t that many ideas back then, just traditional ones like Chinese knots and swords. But this didn’t satisfy Zhang as he gradually mastered the skill. “Knitting the coins into different shapes doesn’t sound difficult, but the essence is     6     (think) big and be creative.” Zhang said.

Since starting his copper coin knitting store in 2014, Zhang     7     (spare) no effort in thinking big. To attract public attention and better promote the skill, Zhang spent two months crafting armor (铠甲) using over 8,000 coins,    8     (tailor) to his own body proportions, in2017. He then applied for a national patent following the work’s     9     (complete).

This success gave him more confidence to continue with his work. Even now, Zhang uses his we alth of creative ideas to make more copper coin products and shares the skill with a    10     (wide) audience.

3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

“Deep Sea,” one of the most expected Chinese animated     1     (film) in the forthcoming Spring Festival, features an     2     (advance) visual effect that shows 3D images similar     3     the traditional Chinese ink painting,     4     provides an immersive experience through IMAX technology, according to the producers.

Marking director Tian Xiaopeng’s second feature, the movie has earned a nomination (提名) during the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival. Three days     5     (early) than its general release across China, on the first day of Spring Festival, the movie will launch a preview screening in a total of 100 IMAX cinemas on Jan 19.

Tian gained fame after directing “Monkey King: Hero is Back,”     6     dark horse soaring in 2015 that has been     7     (wide) considered as a game changer to revive then struggling domestic animated industry.

    8     (explore) the theme of fighting loneliness, “Deep Sea” tells the story of Shenxiu, a girl who     9     (feel) a deep sadness since being abandoned by her mother. While on a family cruise, she falls into the sea and breaks into a mysterious restaurant     10     she meets a creative underwater chef and starts a journey between dreams and reality.

4 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Banksy, the anonymous (匿名的) graffiti artist, first became active in Bristol, the United Kingdom, in the early 1990s. His    1    (impress) style of black-and-white stenciling (镂花涂装) is the consequence of having to paint quickly to avoid    2    (arrest). Legend has it that while he was hiding from the police, the idea of stenciling    3    (original) came to him when he saw a stenciled serial number on the bottom of a garbage truck. Banksy’s    4    (prefer) for paintings on walls in public places make some people view him more as a criminal    5    an artist.

Nobody knows who Banksy really is. The mystery surrounding his identity    6    (cause) the media to guess openly since his appearance. In 2016, scientists from Queen Mary University claimed     7    (find) the identity of Banksy already. Using    8    unique method for criminal investigation, researchers believe the artist is Bristol local Robin Gunning ham. Others guess that Banksy is actually a group of graffiti artists    9    operate under the same anonymous title. Whoever Banksy really is, his art is clearly anti-authority and has an antiwar message. If the artist is unknown, we can observe the art for    10    (it) without drawing unnecessary conclusions about its meaning.

5 . In London, on February 23,1983, Emily Blunt was born into a family of high achievers. Her father was a successful lawyer, her mother — now a teacher — was formerly an actress, and her older sister, Felicity, excelled academically.

But Emily stuttered(口吃)terribly, and at the age of 12, the speaking problem caused her so much embarrassment that she stopped speaking altogether. One day, a concerned teacher saw Emily imitating some of her classmates. He encouraged her to participate in a school play, using a different accent. She agreed, and according to Emily, “I didn't stutter once. ”

At 16 she was dealt a very disappointing blow. Hoping to follow in her sister’s academic footsteps, Emily applied to the famous Westminster School but was rejected. Little did she know that rejection would lead her to the place where her life would be changed forever!

Emily instead attended a college that specialized in the performing arts. While starring in a school play, she was spotted by talent agent Roger Charteris, who arranged for the 18-year-old to audition(试演) for a London play. The director found her to be determined and authentic and offered her a part. In 2001, with only six months of formal acting experience, Emily found herself performing alongside the famed Judi Dench!

Then she began landing roles on British TV and made her film debut(初次演出)in 2004. Two short years later, Emily won the part of a lifetime, playing Meryl Streep’s assistant in The Devil Wears Prada.

An abundance of movie offers followed, including The Young Victoria, which earned Emily several nominations(提名)and awards for her portrayal of Queen Victoria.

Emily realizes now that those early setbacks led her to a place where she successfully followed her own dreams. “When I think back to those times, I think to myself, without the disappointments I’d never be here! ”

1. Before Emily went to college to study the performing arts, she ________.

A．followed her sister’s example	B．spoke with a strong accent
C．was very lively and talkative	D．had no acting experience

2. Who opened up Emily’s acting career?

A．Her mother.	B．Roger Charteris.
C．Judi Dench.	D．Meryl Streep.

3. How does Emily feel when looking back on her early experiences?

A．Regretful.

B．Ashamed.

C．Grateful.

D．Disappointed.

4. What can we learn from Emily’s story?

A．Two heads are better than one.	B．While there is life, there is hope.
C．Actions speak louder than words.	D．Storms make trees take deeper roots.