1 . 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。

Recently, Ma Xiaohui, a famous Chinese erhu     1     (perform) and composer with the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra, held     2     erhu concert with the theme of “Erhu Holding Hands with the World, New Music Trend, New Cultural Tour” in the Delegates’ Room at the UN headquarters in New York City.

Attendees from different backgrounds and participants in the World Madam Global Awards Ceremony were     3     (deep) moved by the unique charm of traditional Chinese musical instruments     4     (display) during the concert.

The concert began     5     the song “Woman Flower”. In the first movement, “Seven Colors of Erhu, Walking with Beauty, Colorful Silk Road,” melodies from Chinese and Western songs created an “ink painting” of the Silk Road.

In the next three     6     (movement), a classical repertoire (曲目) including “Butterfly Lovers”, “Thoughts on a Silent Night”     7     “The Spirit of My Erhu” attracted the audience. Next     8     (come) the theme song from the movie “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”,     9     beautifully celebrated the classic dialogue between erhu and cello (大提琴).

“This beautiful and     10     (inspire) concert wonderfully mixed classical, Chinese, and cross-cultural themes. It was a feast (盛宴) for the ears and souls,” multimedia artist Ranjit Bhatnagar said.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When was the Ice Music Festival Norway founded?

A．In 2000.

B．In 2006.

C．In 2016.

2. What’s special about the instruments?

A．They are made in the theater hall.

B．They are convenient and easy to make.

C．They are locally made and carried to the concerts.

3. Which of the following can best describe the concerts?

A．Popular.

B．Expensive.

C．Profitable.

4. What does Isungset aim to do?

A．Bond music with nature.

B．Promote his musical talent.

C．Perform for 2026 Winter Olympics.

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。

Zhang Xuehua is     1     artist of paper cutting, who works attentively in her workshop in Ma’anshan city, east China’s Anhui Province. As she turns the paper, her scissors fly and a paper-cut work is “born”.

    2     (normal), paper cutting craftsmen first draw patterns on paper and then cut them into outlines, but Zhang has a special     3    (capable) to cut without sketching (画素描) patterns ahead of time. She can turn a piece of paper the size of a handkerchief     4     a lifelike paper cutting work in less than one minute. Her works show a mixture of paper cutting styles in northern and southern China.

Zhang     5    (learn) the craft from her grandmother. “In the beginning, I was not able to cut well, but in time I could create little frogs, butterflies, flowers and other works,” Zhang said. “Paper cutting created countless beautiful childhood     6    (memory) for me. ”

The walls of Zhang’s studio are covered with work, large and small, with subjects     7    (range) from the twelve zodiac signs to daily items. The work Zhang remains proudest of is the Folk Girl series,     8     now sits in the National Art Museum of China’s permanent collection.     9    (carry) forward the traditional craft of paper cutting, Zhang often offers paper cutting classes for free at residential communities, schools and museums, well     10    (recognize) by young people who want to understand the living heritage.

4 . Quintet Garden Concerts for Kids is a free outdoor music series for kids and their families in the Getty Center’s Central Garden.

Inez Quintet

May 13 and 14, 2023

Miami native Inez celebrates Haitian art and culture through energetic drumming and singing, traditional dances, and visual art. Songs and phrases explore themes of community and gratitude. Joined onstage by her father Jan Sebon and other talented young artists, Inez leads children on a journey to a land rich with history.

The Lucky Band

May 16 and 17, 2023

The Lucky Band creates music sounds rooted in their child-friendly imaginations, with fresh pop beats. Lucky Diuz and Aisha Gaddis have put out six award-winning records that aim at exploring all the wonder and joy of a young person’s life. Spanish and English language his earned them several awards.

Okee Dokee Brothers

May 20 and 21, 2023

As childhood friends growing up in Denver, Colorado, Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing were always exploring the outdoors, rafting down their neighborhood river or discovering hiking trails through the Rocky Mountains. Now, as the Grammy Award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers, they have put this passion for the outdoors at the heart of their American folk music.

Elena Moon Park and Friends

May 23 and 24, 2023

Elena is the leader of Elena Moon Park and Friends, a band that celebrates folk and children’s music from all over East Asia, mixed with various musical traditions, languages, styles, and stories. She leads a fun and adventurous group of musicians for this cross cultural musical event. Expect to dance and sing tunes in Asian languages !

1. What does the Inez Quintet inspire the audience to do?

A．Explore a young person’s life.

B．Learn about Haitian history.

C．Dip into American folk music.

D．Build cross-cultural music bond.

2. Who had a childhood connected with the Rocky Mountains?

A．Elena.

B．Jan Sebon.

C．Joe Mailander.

D．Alisha Gaddis.

3. When can you attend a concert about children’s music from East Asia?

A．May 13, 2023.

B．May 17, 2023.

C．May 21, 2023.

D．May 24, 2023.

5 . Rebecca Williams, 42, from Australia, has been doing dubbing (配音) work in Beijing for many years. When she was very young, she would unconsciously imitate other peopled voices, not to make fun of them, but more out of habit. “My voice has always been very changeable, depending on who I’m talking to,” she said. She never expected this habit to land her a dubbing job in China in the future.

At 18, Williams was an exchange student at the University of the Nations in Hawaii, the U. S. Like most new adults, she was thinking about what to do with her life. Then, a group of exchange students from China visited the school. “They were sharing everyday life in China. As they were talking, something inside me got lit on fire,” she said. At that time, she realized her future would lie in China.

After graduation, Williams came to China and got into dubbing by chance. At this point, she has dubbed for nearly 100 English teaching films, TV shows and movies. Williams has cooperated with the StarTimes. The StarTimes has a TV network in more than 30 African countries. Most of the TV shows she has dubbed for are shown in African. “I think it’s a really great way to bridge cultures, to allow people abroad to watch some of the plays that Chinese people watch, and have a better understanding of Chinese life, but in a language they can understand,” Williams said.

Williams has lived in China for twenty years. She used to visit Australia once every two years. Luckily, there’s no time difference between her hometown of Esperance and Beijing. And thanks to advanced mobile networks, she can just pick up her phone and video chat with her family whenever they feel like it. “That helps me a lot,” Williams said.

Williams has become more and more at home in China and she sees China as her second hometown.

1. Why did Williams imitate other people’s voices?

A．It was her usual behavior.

B．She expected to find a dubbing job in China.

C．She enjoyed showing her unique talent.

D．She did it just to make fun of them.

2. How did Williams feel when hearing about everyday life in China?

A．Embarrassed.

B．Bored.

C．Excited.

D．Confused.

3. What does Williams think about the dubbing job?

A．It calls for teamwork.

B．It’s helpful to cultural exchanges.

C．It’s more attractive to foreigners.

D．It requires a set of excellent skills.

4. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 4?

A．Williams’ connection with her family.

B．Williams’ plans for the next few years.

C．Williams’ best wishes to her hometown.

D．Williams’ addiction to the mobile phone.