1 . At Beijing’s Palace Museum, it sometimes seems that time stands still, but the clocks keep ticking at a small workshop. This is where Qi Haonan works. As the fourth generation to deal with ancient clocks at the museum, Qi has returned more than 100 timepieces to their former glory.

“Restoring (修复) such treasures doesn’t mean making them look brand new. Through cleaning and restoration. I try to make the clocks return to their former form, restoring their mechanical (机械的) and performance functions (功能),” the 41-year-old restorer says.

Born in Beijing in 1981, Qi graduated from the capital’s North China University of Technology in 2004, majoring in mechanical automation. In 2005, he joined the cultural relics restoration department at the Palace Museum, becoming an apprentice (学徒) of Wang, the museum’s third generation watchmaker. “What amazes me most about these clocks is that they are mechanical wonders combining technology and art. In the beginning, everything in the palace was fresh to me. It made me excited to even think about repairing clocks,” Qi says.

But reality soon weakened his excitement. There is an apprenticeship rule: For the first year, you can look, but don’t touch. “Clock restoration includes too many details. Being in a hurry can do a great deal of damage.” he says.

From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day in the apprenticeship year, Qi did research by checking and taking apart watches and clocks collected from his friends. At the end of the year, he could finally get his hands on a small French clock in the museum. He still remembers the excitement when the hands of the French clock began to move, which took him a month to restore.

“Now I have two apprentices. They both have their unique skills. These skills will make us better at restoring the treasures.” Qi says.

1. What is Qi’s task at the museum?

A．Making the clocks look as new as possible.

B．Keeping the clocks clean and well preserved.

C．Bringing back the appearance and functions of the clocks.

D．Improving the performance of the clocks to be used in real life.

2. What is the work of restoring clocks like?

A．Simple.

B．Demanding.

C．Profitable.

D．Threatening.

3. Which of the following can best describe Qi?

A．Creative and honest.	B．Careful and energetic.
C．Curious and humorous.	D．Patient and devoted.

4. What is the suitable title of the text?

A．A Man with Time on His Hands	B．Amusing Events in the Palace Museum
C．An Apprentice Making Wonders	D．Ancient Clocks Housed in the Museum

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why do some American churches cancel Christmas Day services?

A．To let people gather with their families.

B．To celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ.

C．To buy gifts and go to parties.

2. What’s “Silent Night”?

A．The name of an old man.

B．The name of traditional music.

C．The name of Christmas Day service.

3. Who probably celebrate Christmas as a religious holiday?

A．All Americans.

B．Non-Christians.

C．Christians.

4. When does Santa Claus leave presents under the tree?

A．On Christmas noon.

B．On Christmas Eve.

C．On Christmas Day.

3 . As the autumn colors fade over time, cold days are well underway. The Start of Winter or “Lidong” (立冬), the 19th solar term (节气) in China, begins this year on Nov. 7 and ends on Nov. 21.

    1     For the northern hemisphere, biting winds blow from the north, crops harvested in autumn have been stored up, and creatures begin to rest and hibernate (冬眠) for the coming winter.

Three phases (阶段) of Lidong

    2     in the first phase of Lidong, water begins to freeze. Ice often encrusts lakes in just one night in northern China, which reminds people of the coming cold winter. The second phase of Lidong brings frozen ground. The thin ice is easily broken if stepped on. The ice covers and protects crops and farmlands from pests and discases.     3     As migratory birds move south and resident birds store their food in the nest, the sky often seems lonely without its winged friends.

Traditional customs

On the day of Lidong, people would treat themselves with feasts, as a reward for their hard work during the busy months. Some brave swimming enthusiasts take a dive in cold rivers to celebrate the Beginning of Winter, and of course, to exercise their bodies.

    4     For people in southern China, high-caloric food such as beef, chicken, mutton, and fish is their favorites during the days of Lidong, and can provide enough energy and fat to help them see the winter out.

Turn of the year

Though for the northern hemisphere, the days are getting colder and nights longer, the year will soon pass by.     5    

A．Lidong is divided into three phases.

B．Birds are rarely seen in the third phase.

C．If winter comes, spring won’t be far behind.

D．As a matter of fact, Lidong is the beginning of the end.

E．Some living creatures begin to rest and store energy for the cold days.

F．“Li” (立) refers to the start of a season as well as the change of seasons.

G．In northern China, it is customary to eat dumplings during the winter days.

4 . 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。

The fourth Hainan Island International Film Festival opened Sunday in Sanya, a resort city in South China’s Hainan province.

This year’s film festival     1     (feature) 3,761 films from 116 countries and     2    (region) for the Golden Coconut Awards,     3     over 80 percent of the films from overseas.

Eighty to 100 films are expected     4     (screen) during the festival scheduled from Dec 18 to Dec 25, and nine forums will also take place.

Zhang Jun,     5     is secretary-general of the event organizing committee, said the festival is committed to     6     (strengthen) international film cultural exchanges and cooperation, promoting the development of the film industry, and fostering     7     prosperity of film creation.

A total of 11 feature films, eight documentaries, and ten short films were nominated to compete for the     8     (vary) categories under the Golden Coconut Awards this year, Zhang added.

First     9     (hold) in 2018, the film festival is     10    (joint) hosted by the China Media Group and the Hainan provincial government. This year’s festival will end on Dec 25 with the announcement of the Golden Coconut Awards for the best film, best director, and 10 other awards.

5 . 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。

Mid-Autumn Festival has a history of over 3, 000 years and is     1     second most important traditional festival in China after the Chinese New Year. It falls     2     the 15th day of the 8th month in the Chinese lunar calendar.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a big day for Chinese people, who will go back home and have dinner with their families. After the dinner, people will go outdoors     3     (admire) the full moon on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. For Chinese, the full moon,     4    reminds people of their hometowns and loved ones, is the symbol of a family reunion. Of course, the moon cake is a must-eat food at the Mid-Autumn Festival. The cake is     5     (typical) round, symbolizing the full moon,     6     (present) as gifts to relatives and friends.

There are quite a few stories associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the most popular     7     (be) the legend of the Chang’e, Jade Rabbit and Wu Gang. In ancient times, Chinese emperors used to offer sacrifices to the full moon for the harvests. Poets would admire the moon at the Mid-Autumn Festival, expressing their     8     (thought) and feelings.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is the best time to visit China. The weather is ideal to spend time outdoors and enjoy the sight of the golden autumn. The customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival     9     (different) across China. Why not start your tour in China by     10     (explore) the mystery of the Mid-Autumn Festival?

6 . The Best Things to Do in London This September

Documentary Festival

Time: 7〜13 September

Documentary Festival is a celebration of non-fiction cinemas in London, organised in cooperation with UCL(University College London). Confirmed for the programme so far is a film about Minamata, a small Japanese town where mercury(汞)was dumped into the sea, as well as talks, masterclasses, book launches and more.

London Podcast Festival

Time: 8〜18 September

Headphones are ready for London Podcast Festival at Kings Place, which sees both mainstream and niche podcasts (小众播客)filmed in front of a live audience, with some of the recordings played online too. The Guilty Feminist and the Empire Film Podcast are some of the big-name shows, along with offerings on comedy, food, politics and more.

London Design Festival

Time: 17〜25 September

The 20th anniversary edition of London Design Festival showcases London as the design capital of the world. At time of writing, the programme has not yet been announced, but it is clear that students can get a 50 percent discount on tickets. Let’s expect the usual mixture of displays and exhibitions, talks and more.

Unlimited Festival

Time: 7〜11 September

Southbank Centre shines a light on disabled artists and companies with Unlimited Festival. The five-day programme covers dance, performance, comedy, music and visual arts, including BSL (British Sign Language) performances, and a street art project designed for users of wheels. Some events are free.

1. Which festival lasts the longest?

A．Documentary Festival.	B．London Podcast Festival.
C．London Design Festival.	D．Unlimited Festival.

2. What can London Design Festival offer to students?

A．A discount on tickets.	B．Art classes on the Internet.
C．A writing lesson.	D．A chance to meet their favorite dancers.

3. What’s special about Unlimited Festival?

A．It is held in cooperation with UCL.

B．All of its events are free of charge.

C．It includes many wonderful exhibitions.

D．It mainly focuses on the disabled.