1 . 假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Caroline来信说她打算参加所在学校举办的文化节活动并介绍中国文化，想请你从下列主题中推荐一项：1.传统节日；2.文字发展。请你给她回信，内容包括：
1.你的建议；
2.推荐理由。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Caroline,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

2 . When we visit museums, we see cultural artifacts—from everyday household items to precious carvings and statues, which give us glimpses into the diverse cultures and communities from around the world. _______ , controversy surrounds these artifacts and whether or not countries should return these pieces of culture if they were stolen or forcefully taken during colonization.

On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, the Dutch advisory committee officially released a national report _______ to the return of cultural artifacts that were stolen from its previous colonies such as Indonesia, Suriname, and islands on the Caribbean. Through these actions, the Dutch government acknowledges the unfair treatment the colonies had previously experienced and _______ respect for the culture of these countries.

Let’s look at the issue and the two sides of the _______ .

Stolen Artifacts

By the 18th and 19th centuries, European countries had colonized many African and Asian countries. During their _______ , they either seized artifacts or took them as spoils of wars, and brought them to their own countries where they are now displayed in museums.

In 2017, the Government of Benin in West Africa negotiated with the British Museum in London to return their renowned Benin Bronzes, a collection of thousands of metal sculptures and plaques, which were _______ hung in the royal palace of the Kingdom of Benin.

The debate regarding this issue _______ in 2018 when under President Emmanuel Macron, a report was released that directed that all heritage objects brought to French museums (without the permission of their original countries) be restored. With the official release of this report, museums all across Europe began to _______ their previous policies on colonial treasures.

In France, twenty-seven artifacts had been identified for restoration, but only one—a traditional sword belonging to Senegal, has been _______ . Then, on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, France’s National Assembly officially passed a bill __________ the return of these heritage artifacts, twenty-six of which alone belonged to Benin, but didn’t arrange a certain date.

The Debate

Those who propose returning these objects to their original homes __________ that with technology enabling virtual museum tours, returning these artifacts to their homeland does not take away the opportunity to learn about them. __________ , the country of origin will receive a significant part of their heritage back, and these artifacts will be given a chance to be truly appreciated under proper historical context.

Those against the restoration claim that culture is a __________ treasure and the artifacts are in fact “cultural ambassadors” that promote tolerance and understanding. They believe that while stealing them was __________ , history is full of “good” and “bad” actors. Moreover, they feel that keeping the cultural objects in the current museums have kept millions of artifacts __________ disfiguration and damage.

1.

A．Therefore

B．Moreover

C．Otherwise

D．However

2.

A．contributing

B．agreeing

C．looking

D．objecting

3.

A．restricts

B．advocates

C．demonstrates

D．earns

4.

A．debate

B．conclusion

C．myth

D．assumption

5.

A．profile

B．rule

C．reform

D．closure

6.

A．cautiously

B．secretly

C．officially

D．previously

7.

A．took a turn

B．made a stir

C．had a trick

D．missed a point

8.

A．applaud

B．reconsider

C．submit

D．publicize

9.

A．spotted

B．damaged

C．sharpened

D．returned

10.

A．postponing

B．prohibiting

C． promising

D．demanding

11.

A．argue

B．object

C．doubt

D．challenges

12.

A．Furthermore

B．Contrarily

C．Indeed

D．Thus

13.

A．hidden

B．shared

C．lost

D．cherished

14.

A．justified

B．wrong

C．lawful

D．involuntary

15.

A．safe from

B．accessible to

C．absent from

D．subject to

3 . 假定你是李华，你校将举办以“中英传统美食”为主题的交流会。请写封邮件将此事告知你的英国朋友Peter,内容包括：
1.时间和地点;
2.交流会内容;
3.要求：提前准备素材。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

4 . 语法填空

I decided to study abroad because I knew I would be exposed to what I couldn’t gain sitting inside a classroom. Studying abroad was one of the best     1    (decision) I had ever made. I     2    (choose) China, because China is one of the early countries with a rich history and culture and I thought studying abroad would give me the chance     3    (learn) more about the country. As a visiting scholar, my dream of studying in China     4    (final) came true.

I went to China in the summer of 2017. My stay there was     5     impressive experience. Every day was a new adventure. What I enjoyed most was     6     I had culture classes where I could learn about Chinese calligraphy, Beijing Opera, Chinese literature, Chinese cooking and many other things. The mix of learning about the language and culture made each class     7    (interest).

I believe that the key to     8    (study) abroad successfully is the attitude you take. Going to China, I had a very positive attitude. I knew there might be problems,    9     I saw them as opportunities for learning. My stay in China has really made me more culturally aware of     10    (diverse) than before.

5 . Do you like traditional Chinese painting and dance? They are two important parts of the traditional Chinese art. But what about when they meet each other?

This year, a dance drama titled Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting (《只此青绿》) was staged at CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala and became popular.

According to CCTV, this poetic dance was inspired by the Chinese painting A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains(《千里江山图》). Created by the Song Dynasty painter Wang Ximeng, the painting is amazing in its sweeping size, rich coloration and the expressive details, reported CCTV. It shows a Chinese blue-green landscape.

When the dancers moved elegantly, audiences seemed to be looking at the moving mountains and rivers. “It brings me a pure experience of beauty. It is not only a dance drama but also an exhibition. Vast mountains and rivers are coming to life!” Internet user Mo Weisha wrote in a review. “More than a thousand years later, green mountains and rivers still impress people as they did long ago.”

Some people even decided to watch the dance again when it was staged in the theaters later. In fact, in recent years, more and more modern shows feature traditional Chinese culture and have received a warm welcome. As for the reason, it is due to people’s great love for traditional culture.

“The younger generations have grown up with a more open mindset. They embrace Chinese culture and are proud of it,” Yao Wei, director of Henan TV Station’s Innovation Center, told China Daily.

1. What’s the writing purpose of paragraph 1?

A．To introduce the topic.	B．To show a doubtful attitude.
C．To advertise a dance drama.	D．To raise some questions.

2. What inspired the poetic dance?

A．CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala.	B．A Chinese blue-green landscape.
C．The Song Dynasty painter Wang Ximeng.	D．An ancient traditional Chinese painting.

3. Why are shows about traditional Chinese culture becoming popular according to Yao Wei?

A．Young people are happy to see new forms of art.

B．Young people are more open to traditional culture.

C．Young people have gained more access to traditional culture.

D．Chinese culture has been spreading around the world.

4. What could be the best title for the passage?

A．Art Coming Alive Through Dance	B．Beauty Presented in Poetic Dance
C．Passion for Traditional Chinese Painting	D．Highlights of Traditional Chinese Culture

7 . 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。

Chinese jump rope, also known as tiaopijin, is a children’s game. One reason for its     1     (popular) is the fact that although the moves can be quite     2     (challenge), the game itself is very simple. There’s no need for players    3     (buy) expensive equipment since what they need is only a rope.

The game     4     (begin) in 7th-century China. In the 1960s, children in the West adopted the game. The game is     5     (typical) played in a group of at least 3 players with a rope about 16 feet     6     length tied into a circle. Two players face each other     7     (stand) 9 feet apart, and position the rope around their ankles so that it is tightly stretched. The third player stands between the two sides of the rope and tries to perform a series of moves without making     8     error.

There are many jump patterns, most of     9     are accompanied by a song. This is sometimes called the “first level”. The jumper tries to complete the chosen pattern. If the moves     10     (complete) successfully, then the rope is moved farther up and the series is repeated.

9 . 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。

Pan Shixue, a silversmith (银匠) in Maliao village in Guizhou Province, used to hope that people could live     1     rich life in his village, where nobody had to work far away from home. Now his dream has come true.

Maliao village is famous     2     its silver jewelry. In fact, the Miao ethnic silversmith technique     3    (list) as one of the first batches of China’s national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2006. But with cheaper, machine-made trinkets (小首饰)     4    (rule) the market, they couldn’t rely on the old technique to survive.

At that time, most people in the village lived below the poverty line,     5     means they could simply afford food and     6    (base) clothing, but seldom purchase things like bicycles or televisions. So many villagers left their hometown     7    (hopeless). But in 2018, the government allocated (划拨) 580,000 yuan of poverty funds     8    (set) up the Silverware and Embroidery Workshop of Maliao Village, helping Maliao villagers fight poverty with their own crafts.

Since that year, most young craftsmen     9    (return) to their hometown. With the help of the government, they learned fashion trends and how to meet customers’ various     10    (request). Instead of holding on to old ideas and existing design, the villagers improved their skills and made their products customized (定制).