1 . 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。

On January 25,2020,over a billion people in China and millions around the world will celebrate the Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival. The ancient tradition,    1     date is determined by the lunar calendar and falls somewhere between January 21 and February 20 each year is the longest and       2    important of all Chinese festivals.

The preparations will     3    (official)begin with Little Year on January 17,2020 .It is observed with a day of memorial and prayer ceremonies.    4    ,cleaning the house     5    (sweep)away bad luck and hanging spring couplets(春联）on doorways for wealth are also common activities observed by people. Since red     6    (believe)to keep misfortune and evil spirits away, it can be noticed in everything from clothing to lanterns used to decorate houses.

Often     7    (consider)the most important meal of the year, is the reunion dinner is both delicious and rooted in Chinese tradition.    8     whole chicken symbolizes family togetherness, while long uncut noodles show longevity(长寿）.Wealth is represented by dumplings and spring rolls. Children receive red envelopes filled     9    money and inspiring messages from elders and are often allowed to stay up late to watch the     10    （amaze)fireworks shows.

The two-week long celebrations will end on February 8-the day of the full moon-with the Lantern Festival.

2 . 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华，你的美国笔友 Jim 来信向你询问中医的相关信息。请根据以下提示给他写封回信。
1. 中医有着悠久的历史，经过了数千年的实践和发展；
2. 中医也是一门科学，它的优点正得到越来越广泛的认可；
3. 你自己对中医的看法。
注意：词数不少于 50。
参考词汇：“中医” Traditional Chinese Medicine   （TCM）
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3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What roles do fathers play nowadays?

A．They mainly stay at home looking after children.

B．They work outside the home leaving childcare to their wives.

C．Besides working they help with childcare as well.

2. What do people often do on Mother’s Day?

A．Mothers and children go shopping together.

B．They have outdoor picnics.

C．They wear carnations.

3. What is most important on these two days?

A．What children write on cards.

B．The value of gifts.

C．Love and respect given to parents.

4 . Black Friday

The day after Thanksgiving is the start of the holiday shopping season. Thanksgiving is always on a Thursday, so the day after is a Friday. This day has come to be known as Black Friday. It has been the busiest shopping day of the year since 2005.

Most stores offer great deals on Black Friday. They open their doors in the small hours of the morning. They try to attract shoppers with big discounts. Some items like TVs are much cheaper than usual. Stores may even lose money on these items. They hope that shoppers will buy gifts for other people while they are in the store.

Black Friday is a great time to get good deals. The problem is that there are not enough low-priced items to go around. Each store may only have a few. These items are in high demand. People stand in long lines to get such great deals. They may line up hours before a store opens. They may be hoping to get a low price on a TV or laptop, but not everyone who wants one will get one. Some people leave disappointed.

The situation can be tense. Some Black Friday events have been violent. Large, eager crowds have trampled workers. Fights have broken out over toys or people cutting in line. People have shot one another over parking spots. But most Black Friday events are safe and fun. Still, if you plan on going, expect large crowds and a bit of pushing and shoving.

So where does the name “Black Friday” come from? It was first used in Philadelphia in the 1950s. The police called this day Black Friday because of the heavy traffic it drew. In the 1960s, spread across the country. It seems that it is here to stay.

Now people all over the country take part in the event known as Black Friday. It is even spreading to other parts of the world. Stores have held Black Friday events in the U.K., Australia, and Brazil since 2012. In Costa Rica Black Friday is known as “Viernes Negro.” And in Mexico, stores offer an annual weekend of discounts. They call it “EI Buen Fin,” which means “the good weekend” in Spanish. I guess the language of savings is universal.

1. Why do stores set prices so low on some items that they lose money?

A．They want people to enjoy the holidays.

B．They are generous at the beginning of the holiday season.

C．They hope people will buy other gifts while they are in the store.

D．They are trying to get rid of old items.

2. Which best concludes the main idea of the third paragraph?

A．People stand in long lines on Black Friday.

B．Black Friday is a really disappointing time of the year.

C．Black Friday is the best time of the year to get good deals.

D．Black Friday deals are limited and not everyone will get one.

3. Which best describes the overall structure of the fifth paragraph?

A．Order of time.	B．Problem and solution.
C．Order of importance.	D．Compare and contrast.

4. Which title best expresses the author’s purpose in writing this text?

A．Black Friday: Stories from the Parking Lot

B．Black Friday: Why You Should Go This Year

C．Black Friday: The Stuff That You Should Know

D．Black Friday: How to Save Money on the Big Day

5 . A book on etiquette （礼节） explained the proper behavior Americans should follow in many different social situations． But in modern society， it is not enough to simply know the proper rules for behavior in your own country． International travel for work and pleasure is becoming increasingly popular， which makes it necessary for people to understand the rules of etiquette in other cultures as well．

Take， for example， the etiquette required in giving and receiving gifts． Cultural differences may appear even in such simple processes． In Western cultures， a gift can be handed over to the receiver with relatively little ceremony． When a gift is offered，the receiver typically takes the gift while expressing his or her thanks． However， in some Asian cultures，the act of giving is an important aspect of gift-giving，and this process may appear confusing or frustrating to Westerners． In Chinese culture， a receiver will typically refuse to accept the gift at first， with the understanding between the giver and receiver that after being turned down several times， the gift will finally be accepted． In addition， to show respect for the receiver， it is customary in several Asian cultures to use two hands when offering a gift to another person．

After receiving a gift， tradition may demand that the person open the gift right away or， alternatively， wait before opening the gift． In many Western cultures， etiquette requires the receiver to open the gift immediately and show appreciation for the thoughtfulness of the giver． In Asian cultures， on the other hand， the gift may be accepted with appreciation and then set aside to be opened later． The gift will then be opened in private in order not to show their greed or impatience．

Another tip for cross-cultural gift-giving relates to wrapping presents， especially in choosing the color of paper used to wrap a gift． In Japan， for example， white or very bright colors are traditionally not good choices for wrapping a gift． In Japanese culture， white is the color associated with mourning and bright colors may be considered by some people to be vulgar （庸俗的）．Plain white and black are also to be avoided when wrapping presents in China， because of the relation of these colors to funerals （葬礼）． Joyful colors such as red， yellow， and pink are preferred in Chinese culture． In contrast， Europeans seem to prefer softer colors for wrapping presents． A good rule of thumb for wrapping gifts， especially for business travelers， is to travel with unwrapped gifts， and then wrap the gift with paper bought in the country where the gift will be given．

Finally， when choosing the appropriate gift to give， a good rule to bear in minds is the following： "Never give vodka to Russians， chocolate to Belgians， or beer to Germans．" It is better to travel with quality gifts from one's own region or culture． These increase the chances of being appreciated in other cultures because of their unique nature．

Culturally Appropriate Gift-Giving

Brief Introduction	We need to have a good command of proper     1    and domestic gift-giving rules because of the increasing     2    of international travel．
Western cultures		Asian cultures
How to receive a gift	•Receivers take the gift， saying "thanks" to givers．	• Great importance are     3    to the act of gift- giving． •    4    the refusals， receivers finally accept the Gift， which is common in China． •Giving gifts with two hands is a way to show respect for the receiver．
When to open a gift	•Traditionally， receivers open the gift without     5    ． •Givers are appreciated for their consideration．	•Receivers tend to set aside the gifts and     6    them privately later to avoid appearing       7    or impatient．
How to wrap a gift	•Softer colours are accepted by people in European countries．	•Because of negative cultural meaning， white and bright colors are not good choices of the Japanese． •Chinese people     8    joyful colours to white and black．
A good rule of     9    a gift to give	Quality gifts from one's own region or culture are more     10    to be appreciated in other cultures because of their unique nature．

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A．Fellow workers.

B．Classmates.

C．Brother and sister.

2. What will the woman do this weekend?

A．Go sightseeing.

B．Have a barbecue.

C．Stay at home.

3. What will the man's family celebrate?

A．The birth of a baby.

B．A wedding.

C．A birthday.

7 . 据报道，去年九月入学的中小学生都已拿到新版的语文教材，这套教材更加重视中国传统文化教育。初中语文课本收录的古诗文占全部课文的51.7%，小学教材中古诗文占文章总量的30%。就这一改革，人们提出了不同的意见。

支持者认为	1. 学生应该了解传统文化，对成长有帮助； 2. 经典传递的智慧能帮助孩子们应对生活中的挑战。
反对者认为	1. 现实生活中已经不使用； 2. 学生小，很难理解文言文(writings in classical Chinese); 3. 担心学生对语文学科失去兴趣。
你的看法	(至少两点)

注意：1. 对所给要点逐一陈述，适当发挥，不要简单翻译。

2. 词数150左右。开头已经写好，不计入总词数。

It is reported that millions of Chinese students who entered the first year of primary or junior high school in September have received new versions of Chinese language textbooks, which attach more importance to traditional Chinese culture.

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8 . Two excited kids begged their father for his permission to see a film. Having read some ______ about the movie on the Internet, he firmly ______ their request with the reason that the movie presents immorality as being ______. “But dad, those scenes are only a few minutes of the ______ film, in which good _____ evil eventually. In addition, there are other inspirational ______ like courage and determination making up for its ______!”

But the father didn’t ______, and the two teenagers were discouraged. They had just thrown themselves down on the couch when they heard the sounds of their father preparing something in the ______. One of the teenagers said, “Dad must be feeling ______, and now he’s trying to ______ us with some tasty food.” Soon their father appeared with a plate of warm cakes and said, “Before you eat, I want to tell you something: I love you both so much.”

The teenagers smiled and ______ with each other knowing ______. Dad was softening. Looking at the mouth-watering cake, the two boys were getting impatient about the father’s long speech. “But I want to be ______ with you. I added one ingredient(配料) that is not ______ found in cakes.”

“To make it more delicious? Oh, come on, Dad! Please just tell us what it is.”

“OK, if you ______. That ______ ingredient is dog waste.”

Both teens ______ stopped chewing the cake, spit it out and dropped the ______ cake back on the plate.

“DAD! Why did you do that?”

“That is the same reason why I won't allow you to watch that movie. You won't ______ a little dog waste in your cake, so why should you put up with a little immorality in your movies?”

1.

A．reviews

B．parts

C．chapters

D．adaptations

2.

A．repeated

B．agreed to

C．made

D．rejected

3.

A．favorable

B．unbelievable

C．personal

D．acceptable

4.

A．popular

B．total

C．exciting

D．original

5.

A．threatens

B．attacks

C．defeats

D．affects

6.

A．themes

B．topics

C．movies

D．scenes

7.

A．plot

B．meaning

C．success

D．disadvantage

8.

A．give out

B．give in

C．give away

D．give off

9.

A．bedroom

B．house

C．kitchen

D．garden

10.

A．sad

B．upset

C．pleased

D．regretful

11.

A．persuade

B．join

C．comfort

D．supply

12.

A．screamed

B．provided

C．talked

D．exchanged

13.

A．glances

B．waves

C．gestures

D．nods

14.

A．honest

B．satisfied

C．strict

D．patient

15.

A．surprisingly

B．easily

C．usually

D．daily

16.

A．like

B．insist

C．refuse

D．permit

17.

A．terrible

B．common

C．secret

D．wonderful

18.

A．instantly

B．helplessly

C．gratefully

D．unwillingly

19.

A．whole

B．remaining

C．strange

D．warm

20.

A．expect

B．add

C．tolerate

D．overcome

9 . Transportation and communication networks bring people together. Yet sometimes people themselves create barriers(障碍) to transportation and communication. In some countries, laws stop people from moving freely from place to place. Over the centuries, many groups of people have been denied the freedom to travel because of their race, religion, or nationality. In the Middle Ages, for example, Jews were often forbidden to move about freely within certain cities. South Africa's government used to require black Africans to carry passes when they travel within the country. Some governments require all citizens to carry identification papers and to report to government officials whenever they move.
Countries set up customs posts at their borders. Foreign travellers must go through a customs inspection before they are allowed to travel in the country. Usually travellers have to carry special papers such as passports and visas(签证). Some countries even limit the number of visitors to their country each year.   Others allow tourists to visit only certain areas of the country, or they may require that travellers be with an official guide at all times during their stay.
Many of those barriers to travel also act as barriers to communication.
When two governments disagree with each other on important matters, they usually do not want their citizens to exchange news or ideas freely. Countries often try to keep military or industrial information secret.
Today, people have the ability to travel, to communicate, and to transport goods more quickly and easily than ever before. Natural barriers that were difficult or dangerous to cross a hundred years ago can now be crossed easily. The barriers that people themselves make are not so easy to overcome. But in spite of all the different kinds of barriers, people continue to enjoy travel and the exchange of goods and ideas.
1. The examples in paragraph 1 are used to tell the readers that _______

A．people have been allowed to travel freely within the country

B．people have not been permitted to travel freely for various reasons

C．travellers have to carry special papers such as passports and visas

D．customs posts are necessary at the borders of the countries

2. Some governments limit the freedom of communication because___

A．they intend to keep their national secrets unknown to others

B．they think such freedom will lead to wars

C．they often disagree with each other on important matters

D．they want to show their authority over communication

3. We may learn from the passage that _______

A．people do not care about the removal of barriers between countries

B．people can not remove the obstacles made by themselves

C．man-made barriers are sometimes harder to overcome than natural ones

D．barriers should be taken for granted as they always exist

4. Which of the following can serve as the best title of the passage?

A．Barriers Made by People

B．Functions of Communication

C．Restrictions on Transportation

D．Progress of Human Society