1 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空，在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Now half way through her exchange year, Xielei feels much more at home in the UK.    1    seemed strange before now appears quite normal to her. “Engaging in British culture has helped,” she said. “As well as studying hard, I’ve been    2    (involve) in social activities. British people are fascinated by our culture and eager to learn more about it, so I’m keen to share my culture with them. While I'm learning about business, I’m also acting    3    a cultural messenger building a bridge between us.

2 . 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。

Every March 8th is International Women’s Day, which, in China,    1     (call) “Three Eight Women’s Day”. This day is a celebration of women’s contributions     2    the economic, political and social fields and their great achievements.

On the United Nations’ website     3     ( introduce) International Women’s Day, the origin of International Women’s Day on March 8th is attributed to a series of major events in the women’s movement in     4     early 20th century..

International Women’s Day     5     (be) a key point in the movement for women’s rights. In Chinese culture, it implies older women and women who aren’t     6    ( educate), so Chinese women     7     (general) reject being called “women”. Gradually, women’s day has got new names, such as “Girls’ Day”, “Goddesses’ Day” and “Queens’ Day”.

It is stated in the Chinese law that if March 8th is a working day, employers need to give female     8     (employ) half a day off. On March 8th every year,     9     in physical or online stores, merchants hold various promotions to stimulate consumption with the ads of “pampering (宠爱) women around them “or” women pampering     10     (they).”

3 . Oracle Bone Scripts

China’s oracle bone scripts, an ancient type of Chinese characters inscribed on animal bones or turtle shells, have successfully entered the UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register, according to the Chinese Ministry of Education. So far, China has 11 pieces of documentary files on the list, including the documents of the Nanjing Massacre.

The characters inscribed on the bones and shells have contributed greatly to Chinese civilization, enabling Chinese culture to be passed on from generation to generation and become the only civilization to last up to the present. However, in the past 100 years since being discovered, only about 2,000 characters from the oracle bone scripts have been decoded. There are at least 3,000 more remaining to be deciphered.

According to published materials, there are about 150,000 pieces of unearthed oracle bone scripts, and about 100,000 were preserved in the Chinese mainland, 30,000 in Taiwan and the other 20,000 were scattered across the world. It is expected that by entering the Memory of the World Register, the archaeological study of the ancient characters could be encouraged.

“It is only a new beginning,” said Song Zhenhao, director of the Oracle Bone Scripts Study Center of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, hoping that the new achievement could inject a vigor into the ancient study.

1. What is oracle bone scripts according to the passage?

A．A form of Chinese characters inscribed on animal bones or turtle plastrons used in divination.

B．A form of Chinese literature inscribed on animal bones or turtle plastrons used in divination.

C．A kind of inscriptions on ancient bronze objects.

D．A kind of traditional painting on ancient bronze objects.

2. Before oracle bone script enters into UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register, China had how many pieces of documentary files on the list?

A．12 pieces.

B．11 pieces.

C．10 pieces.

D．9 pieces.

3. Which statement about oracle bone script is wrong?

A．Oracle bone script enables Chinese culture to be passed on from generation to generation.

B．In the past 100 years since being discovered, only about 2,000 characters from the oracle bone scripts have been decoded.

C．There are at least 3,000 more oracle bone scripts remaining to be deciphered.

D．Study on oracle bone script is sound enough and needs no more progress.

4. According to published materials, the majority of unearthed oracle bone scripts are preserved in_________.

A．Taiwan

B．America

C．India

D．Chinese mainland

5. Which of the following culture phenomenon doesn’t fall into the same category as oracle bone scripts?

A．Regular script.	B．Chinese bronze inscriptions.
C．Blue and white porcelain.	D．Cursive script.

4 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

World Health Day is celebrated every year on April 7, the founding day of the WHO.    1     (establish) in 1950, this event has a theme each year to draw attention to a current world health issue. The day is also used to highlight the     2     (important) of personal health. For common people, we can take some extra steps     3     (care) for our health like getting a gym membership (and going!) or starting a diet.

5 . The 24 solar terms were created thousands of years ago in China to guide agricultural production. They also reflect China’s rich history through the seasonal festivals, special foods, cultural ceremonies, family gatherings and even healthy living tips that correspond with each solar term.    1    

Rain Water signals the increase in rainfall and rise in temperature. With its arrival, lively spring-like scenery starts blossoming: the river water defreezes, wild geese move from south to north and trees and grass turn green again.

    2    In northern China, the spring drought is common and the precipitation of this season accounts for only 10 to 15 percent of annual average rainfall. At this time of year, farmers begin to plough their fields. It’s the right time to prepare for spring sowing when the day gets warmer.    3    

During Rain Water period, extra care is needed to deal with a returning cold spell and humidity, which is the amount of water in the air.    4    It is strongly advised not to take off the thick coats too early and to keep warm, especially the elderly and children.

The wet and humid weather during Rain Water period is considered harmful for people’s spleen and stomach according to Chinese medical practice.    5    People in Beijing often eat porridge (粥) cooked with a kind of Chinese herb medicine to resist cold and wet weather. Honey, dates and Chinese yam are also very good nourishment (营养) to put in the porridge.

A．With Rain Water coming, insects become more active.

B．A bowl of nutritious porridge is the best choice to nourish the body.

C．Therefore, Rain Water is considered as a key period to water the fields.

D．According to an old Chinese saying, the rainfall in spring is as precious as oil.

E．The temperature in most of the basin areas increases quickly during Rain Water.

F．One of the 24 solar terms, which is very important in spring, is called Rain Water.

G．The fast increase in air humidity due to rainfall can result in lower temperature and wet weather.

6 . 根据题目所提出的具体要求，在答题卡上写出一篇连贯完整的短文。词数不少于60。
假如你是李华，你的英国笔友Jack给你发邮件，请你给他介绍“重阳节”。请参考下列信息，给他回邮件。邮件的开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。
·fall on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month
·show respect for the elderly
·get together to have a big meal; send the elders gifts
·climb mountains to enjoy beautiful views
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Dear Jack,

Glad to know that you’re interested in the Chong Yang Festival in China. I’d like to share something about it with you.

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All the best,

Li Hua

7 . 假设你是红星中学高一学生李华。临近春节，你打算送给你的英国朋友Jim一件具有中国特色的春节礼物。请给他写封信，内容包括：
1. 春节祝福；
2. 礼物介绍；
3. 选择该礼物的原因。

8 . Unique and distinct to Rwanda, milk bars make many of our communities get together. They are places to meet for breakfast or lunch. They are also places to socialize with people of different backgrounds. While it is difficult for strangers to understand these local milk bars, they reflect a little-known truth about how intrinsic cows and milk are to Rwandan culture.

Pascal Kubwimana, a taxi-moto operator who has been coming to Kuruhimbi almost every day for two years, says he is not going anywhere. “I love the milk here,” he said, washing down his bread and beans with a litre of hot milk. “It helps me feel good all day when I have it for breakfast. I even take some home in the evening. My children love it.”

With around 70% of Rwanda’s population engaged in agriculture, cows are an economic advantage as well as a symbol of wealth and social status in rural areas. In fact, cows are held in such high regard here that it’s common to include the animal into your child’s name. Many traditional Rwandan dances are also inspired by cows. In the Umushayayo, which is often characterized as a sort of Rwandan ballet, women imitate the gentle movements of cows while showing their beauty and grace. And in the Ikinyemera, Igishakamba and other dances, men and women stretch their arms upward to represent cow horns.

In Rwanda, when you want to wish someone well, you say “gira inka” (may you have a cow) or “amashyo” (have thousands of cows), and you’ll hear the response, “amashongore” (have thousands of female cows). When you want to express profound gratefulness, you say “nguhaye inka” (I give you a cow).

1. What can people do in milk bars according to paragraph 1?

A．Wear unique clothing.	B．Learn to prepare lunch.
C．Communicate with others.	D．Drink free specially-made milk.

2. What can we infer about Pascal Kubwimana from paragraph 2?

A．He is fond of the milk bars.

B．He usually gets help from the barkeepers.

C．He often takes his children to the milk bars.

D．He dislikes staying too long in the milk bars.

3. What is the third paragraph mainly about?

A．The large population of Rwanda.	B．The traditional dances in Rwanda.
C．The importance of cows in Rwanda.	D．The agricultural development of Rwanda.

4. What is the main purpose of people’s saying “nguhaye inka” in Rwanda?

A．To wish someone well.	B．To convey deep thanks.
C．To congratulate someone.	D．To respond to someone’s question.

9 . 你在某外文网站上看到一篇题为“My Home Tradition”的帖子，大家纷纷在其下面回帖，讲述自己的国家、文化和家庭的传统或者习俗。请你用英语写一篇跟帖，要点如下：
1. 阅读其他跟帖之后的感受；
2. 讲述自己家乡的传统或文化习俗。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 首句已为你写好。

I have read all of the posts above.

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10 . 最近英语周刊Teens Senior以“如何正确对待中华优秀传统文化”为主题向中学生征稿。请你写一篇英语短文，谈谈自己的想法。
1. 我们应该保护和传承中华优秀传统文化，并给出理由；
2. 呼吁社会共同参与。
注意：写作词数应为80左右。
参考词汇：传承inherit
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