1 . There once lived a monster named Nian, who lived deep in the sea and climbed up to eat cattle and ______ people.

Then, one New Year’s Eve, the villagers were in a great ______ to run away. Some were closing windows and locking doors, some were ______ and others were driving cattle and sheep. There came a beggar (乞丐), saying “I’ll drive away the ______ .”

Around ______ Nian rushed into the village. He found the grandmother’s house was bright with red paper ______ on the doors. The monster gave a loud cry, looked ______ for a moment and went to the door. There suddenly came the sounds of explosions (爆炸). Shaking all over, the monster dared not take a step ______ . It turned out that the colour ______ flames and explosions were what Nian feared the most. The monster ran away quickly in the darkness. All the villagers felt ______ and came back to thank the beggar.

To ______ such good luck, the villagers put on their ______ clothes and hats and went to their relatives and friends to send their ______ and congratulations. These ______   have been passed down through the generations, which is the ______ of the Spring Festival.

1.

A．cheat

B．greet

C．kill

D．cheer

2.

A．hurry

B．silence

C．trouble

D．satisfaction

3.

A．complaining

B．sweeping

C．decorating

D．packing

4.

A．monster

B．villager

C．beggar

D．sailor

5.

A．morning

B．noon

C．afternoon

D．midnight

6.

A．staying

B．stuck

C．returning

D．left

7.

A．angrily

B．calmly

C．cheerfully

D．secretly

8.

A．upward

B．downward

C．forward

D．backward

9.

A．black

B．red

C．yellow

D．white

10.

A．amused

B．concerned

C．relieved

D．scared

11.

A．celebrate

B．explore

C．benefit

D．exchange

12.

A．expensive

B．new

C．modern

D．dusty

13.

A．instructions

B．beliefs

C．contributions

D．regards

14.

A．behaviours

B．occasions

C．gestures

D．customs

15.

A．purpose

B．response

C．origin

D．description

2 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

If you have the chance to go back to ancient China and ask     1     educated man what his biggest dream was. He would tell you that he wants to become a zhuang yuan, a title     2    (give) to the scholar     3     came first in the highest imperial examination.

In ancient China, it was not that     4    (ease) to be an official. You have to take exams first. The exams are very difficult and have many     5    (procedure). The outcome has to be confirmed by the Emperor     6    (he). The number one scholar with the best score in the imperial exam is called zhuang yuan. Once you     7    (select) as zhuang yuan you will be appreciated by the Emperor and appear in a parade downtown     8     a red robe and a tall, strong horse. Zhuang yuan is referred to the elite scholars. Now the imperial competitive examination     9    (cancel) for many years.

However, people still like to call     10    (good) person in their field a zhuang yuan. An old saying goes that there are 360 trades and every trade has his master, or zhuang yuan.

3 . Each year in different parts of the world, many countries celebrate different kinds of flower festivals where you can witness some splendid views in the world.

Chelsea Flower Show (London, United Kingdom)

London celebrates the world’s most famous flower festival for five days in May with flower arrangements every year. There are innovations and creativity, both of which make the event one of the most lively festivals in the UK. Every year, London gathers the best garden designers, plant specialists, and nurseries to make the flowers and plants the most beautiful flower exhibit around the world.

Floriade Festival (Canberra, Australia)

From mid-September to mid-October, Canberra celebrates Floriade every year with some of the amazing events and beautiful sight of blossoms with different colors and patterns. It is one of the biggest festivals in Australia. Hosted in Canberra’s Commonwealth Park, the event is a 30-day celebration with lots of food, entertainment, music etc.

Pasadena Rose Parade (California, United States)

Pasadena Rose Parade is celebrated on January 1st as an American New Year Tradition with some extremely fantastic flower parades and music celebrations. You can either witness this personally or even see the live broadcast which takes place throughout the local channels across the country.

The Rose Festival (Kazanlak, Bulgaria)

The Rose Festival is one of the most popular events in Bulgaria. The celebration for the blossom of the roses takes place in the first week of June every year. This is the season when the gentle Kazanlak roses come to bloom, filling the air with its sweet smell. The most beautiful girl in the city is chosen in a beautiful pageant (选美) activity.

1. What is special about Chelsea Flower Show?

A．Enjoying the beautiful roses in the city.

B．Joining the event hosted in Commonwealth Park.

C．Collecting the best artists to create various exhibits.

D．Welcoming New Y ear by witnessing flower parades.

2. Which festival lasts the longest?

A．Floriade Festival.	B．Chelsea Flower Show.
C．Pasadena Rose Parade.	D．The Rose Festival.

3. What do Floriade and Pasadena Rose Parade have in common?

A．They are watched by live broadcast.

B．They show us the beauty contest show.

C．They are hosted in the National Park.

D．They are fantastic for music lovers.

4 . The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM), located in the West Kowloon Cultural District of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, was established on June 22 and is scheduled to open to the public on July 2. More than 40,000 tickets were sold or reserved within eight hours on the first day of public sale, and all free visits on Wednesdays in July were fully booked.

The HKPM, not only adds to cultural atmosphere in the city, but also provides a new site for local residents and visitors to learn about the development of Chinese civilization and culture. More than 900 pieces of treasures from the collection of the Palace Museum in Beijing will be put on display at the opening exhibitions. From paintings to ancient architectures, the exhibits span the 5,000-year history of Chinese civilization, covering all categories of the collection of the Palace Museum, including 166 pieces of first-class cultural relics of the country. This will be the largest and highest-level cultural heritage exhibitions of the Palace Museum outside of the mainland since its establishment in 1925.

Prepare work for the exhibitions began in 2018, with the Palace Museum fielding a team of leading experts and scholars, associated with the manage team of the HKPM.

“It is a great thing to display the pieces of cultural relics in Hong Kong, which reflects the central government’s support to the development of Hong Kong’s cultural projects,” said Ng, adding that the exhibits from the Palace Museum will present a cultural feast to Hong Kong residents by telling them about the motherland’s long history and splendid culture.

“Promoting traditional Chinese culture is one of our important tasks,” said Betty Fung, chief executive officer of West Kowloon Cultural District Authority. She said the HKPM will actively push ahead with the publicity of the motherland’s culture and history after its opening, enhancing Hong Kong residents’ cultural confidence in the country, especially among youths.

Fung said that the HKPM will actively enhance cooperation with international museums, telling the world the stories of China, including the stories of Hong Kong.

1. What can we infer from the first paragraph?

A．Hong Kong citizens can visit the museum freely.

B．Hong Kong Palace Museum is warmly welcomed.

C．Hong Kong citizens can enjoy the exhibition in June.

D．Hong Kong Palace Museum opens within eight hours per day.

2. What can a visitor enjoy in The Hong Kong Palace Museum?

A．900 pieces of first-class cultural relics.

B．The history of Hong Kong since 1925.

C．The development of international civilization.

D．All categories of the collection of the Palace Museum.

3. What is Betty Fung’s attitude towards the museum?

A．Favorable.

B．Disappointed.

C．Doubtful.

D．Puzzled.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．HKPM: Hong Kong’s Cultural Authority

B．HKPM: Cooperation with International Museums

C．HKPM: A New Cultural Landmark of Hong Kong

D．HKPM: Showcase of Hong Kong’s Cultural Relics

5 . On Lunar New Year’s Eve, when people gather to welcome the Year of Tiger, they make up for the lost time and share good wishes as taste buds feast at a banquet(宴会). At the annual banquet, some foods are symbols of good fortune because of how they look or how their names are pronounced. Hungry and looking for luck? Here are dishes to eat your way to a lucky year.

Dumplings

Dumplings are typical Chinese food. Having pleased Chinese people for over 1, 800 years, dumplings have moved up the list as the star of the Chinese New Year’s Eve dinner for people in northern China. They are said to bring good fortune because of their shape that is similar to aningot(元宝), the money used in ancient China. Dumplings also represent togetherness since making dumplings is an activity requiring family members to roll up their sleeves and cooperate in the process.

Rice cake

Professionals seeking a promotion at work, parents wanting their kids to grow taller or students hoping to get better grades might have their wishes answered if they eat rice cake.

Called “年糕” in Chinese, it sounds similar to “getting higher every year”. Sticky, chewy and yummy, rice cake is characteristic in southern Chinese cuisine and represents progress in life.

Pigs trotters

Pigs’ trotters might not be the most attractive item on the table, but it makes up for nutrition and good luck. Pigs are fortunate animals in Chinese culture, symbolizing strength and wealth. Some pig species are also known to be able to search out the valuable ingredient underground with their sensitive noses. Just imagine that a life of luxury and riches could only be a trotter away!

Green beans

Stir-fried green beans might not be the highlight of the night, but one would be wrong to ignore what they offer. With the base of garlic, ginger and red pepper making it a tasty vegetarian option, a few bits of dried meat put into the pot add a smoky flavour. Green beans are called “四季豆”in Chinese，and they’re thought to bring in good fortune for the year ahead. People also believe they are a symbol of longevity because of their long pods.

1. Why are these dishes suitable to appear on New Year’s dinner?

A．Because they are tasty.

B．Because they are good-looking.

C．Because they symbolize good luck.

D．Because they are easy to prepare.

2. If a student wants to make progress in study, which food can be recommended?

A．Pigs trotters

B．Rice cake

C．Dumplings

D．noodles

3. Which dish is chosen neither for its look nor for the pronunciation of its name?

A．Pigs trotters

B．Green beans

C．Dumplings

D．Rice cake

6 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Overseas students in China have spent some quality time during Spring Festival, experiencing typical Chinese celebrations with teachers and classmates who are eager to make those away from their families feel     1     home.

    2    (hold) a calligraphy brush in his right hand, Siakalima learned to write the Chinese character fu,     3    means good fortune, on a square of red paper by imitating a teacher’s movements stroke by stroke.

Siakalima, a 19-year-old Zambian sophomore at Hebei University of Science and Technology,     4    (experience) his first Spring Festival in China this year. He was very excited to try some     5    (tradition) customs like writing fu, making dumplings, hanging red lanterns and pasting new couplets. After finishing writing, he pasted his fu on the door of his dormitory.

For many foreign students, the celebrations also provided more     6     (opportunity) to interact with their Chinese friends. However, with Spring Festival considered the most important time for family reunions, they felt     7     little homesick this holiday. “But my parents told me not to go home     8     the COVID-19 situation back there is not so safe as China,” Siakalim said. “I have many wishes for the new year, but most     9     (important), I hope everyone will be safe from the virus.”

This year’s Spring Festival has also been an unusual one for many people in China because they have been advised to stay put instead of returning to their hometowns     10    (reduce) the risk of novel coronavirus infections during travel.

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。

Valentine’s Day in China

It is really difficult to know the exact time     1     western Valentine’s Day was introduced into China. However, western Valentine’s Day is     2     (wide) celebrated in urban areas where there are a lot of commercial (商业的) events, especially in big cities like Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong and Guangzhou. Valentine’s Day is not so popular in small cities,     3     (town) and the countryside.

So far, Chinese people     4     (accept) the tradition westerners on celebrating Valentine’s Day, such as     5     (exchange) gifts, having a romantic dinner, watching a movie in the evening or even making a marriage registration if Valentine’s Day falls on a workday.

On this day, larger amounts of chocolate will be on sale in supermarkets,     6     compared with the ordinary days, cinemas will be much     7     (busy) and the price of flowers and restaurants and hotels can be a lot higher. Many restaurants will have special menus, especially those in Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai. If you want to have a smooth     8     (celebrate) on Valentine’s Day, remember     9     (make) reservations (预定) as far in advance as you can.

Chinese people have also made some changes to the western way of celebrating Valentine’s Day. For some couples, the husband may prepare a rich dinner or buy a beautiful dress     10     his wife on this day to show his appreciation.

8 . It can be very easy to stick with what you know, instead of trying to meet people who are different from you.     1    Here's what you can do:

Become self-aware.     2    This includes biases(偏见）about your own cultural background. It can be confronting, but by doing this you'll be able to think about how these traits might impact on your approach to and understanding of differences. You could try: Think about what assumptions you make about your friends, peers, and people you work with.

Talk to someone from a different cultural background. Try and get to know someone from a different cultural background better.     3    You'll automatically find out more about their life and experiences. Just being curious and open-minded can be helpful.

Be more accepting. Sometimes, for one reason or another, it's not all that easy to understand some cultural differences.     4     In other words, you don't have to understand, or even agree with, someone in order to accept them.

    5     One of the biggest difficulties to overcome in understanding cultural differences is making judgments based on one opinion. You should do some research to actually learn about people, instead of making broad-brush assessments. Stereotyping(模式化）people from different cultural backgrounds can impact their quality of life and opportunities.

A．Do your own research.

B．Think beyond stereotypes.

C．Practice being sympathetic towards people.

D．Work out your own beliefs, values and personal biases.

E．Instead of asking them questions directly, treat them as friends.

F．And the best approach is to acknowledge people are different and to accept that's okay.

G．However, trying to understand people from other countries can help you experience more.