1 . 假定你是李华，作为学校文化交流项目的代表，接待一群外国学生来清远过春节，请你写一篇演讲稿，欢迎他们的到来，并对清远这个城市以及清远的春节传统做简要介绍。演讲包括以下要点：
1．代表学校欢迎外国学生们来清远欢度春节；
2．简要介绍清远（地理位置，人口大约390万，美食等）；
3．介绍清远的春节传统（看舞狮，吃团圆饭，逛花街等）；
【写作要求】
1．字数100词左右。
2．包括以上内容要点，可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
【参考词汇】
团圆饭 the reunion dinner
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3 . 根据前后文语境,选择适当的词进行填空。每空一词;答案必须和课文原文一样。

factor       when       come       why       become       where       date       major       make       base        matter   variety       carve       despite       communicate

China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times,     1    the many ups and downs in its history. There are many reasons     2     this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system. 

At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. It     3     back several thousand years to the use of longgu—animal bones and shells on which symbols were     4     by ancient Chinese people. Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in today’s hanzi. 

By the Shang Dynasty (around 1600-1046 BCE), these symbols had     5     a well-developed writing system. Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time    6    people were divided geographically leading to many    7    of dialects and characters. This, however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221-207BCE). 

Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven     8    states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. Even today, no    9    where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still     10     in writing.

4 . 根据前后文语境，选择适合的词进行填空,答案必须和课文原文一样，否则不给分。

attempt     balance     contributions     document     disappear     establish     issue     likely preserve     proposal     promote     process     progress     solutions     turned

Economic development is necessary if we want to improve society. There comes a time when the old must give way to the new, and it is not possible     1     everything from our past as we move towards the future. Finding and keeping the right     2     between progress and the protection of cultural sites can be a big challenge. 

Big challenges, however, can sometimes lead to great     3    . In the 1950s, the Egyptian government wanted to build a new dam across the Nile in order to control floods, produce electricity, and supply water to more farmers in the area. But the     4     led to protests. Water from the dam would     5     damage a number of temples and destroy cultural relics that were an important part of Egypt’s cultural heritage. After listening to the scientists who had studied the problem, and citizens who lived near the dam, the government     6     to the United Nations for help in 1959. 

A committee     7     to limit damage to the Egyptian buildings and prevent the loss of cultural relics. The group asked for     8     from different departments and raised funds within the international community. Experts investigated the     9    , conducted several tests, and then made a proposal for how the buildings could be saved. Finally, a     10     was signed, and the work began in 1960.

5 . China’s famous museums include ancient buildings and world class modern museums with big collections. They are excellent places for sightseeing and learning about China.

Sanxingdui Museum

The museum is on the path less beaten by tourists, but it makes one of the top museums for the 3,400-year-old artworks. If you’re an ancient history fan, this place will attract you. If you love art, its style will surprise you a lot.

The Palace Museum

The museum is one of the largest old buildings kept in the country with a history of 600 years old. Built at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty between 1406 and 1420, it was the home of 24 rulers and their courts. It is one of the finest buildings in China and a good place to study Chinese history.

The Shanghai Museum

The big modern museum is popular with foreign tourists. It is probably the most modern museum with the focus on creative art displays about the history of the whole area. Located in People’s Square, the museum is most famous for its huge collection of china.

The Shaanxi History Museum

Since 14 historical dynasties founded their capitals and developed in Shaanxi Province, the museum may have the oldest treasure of all the museums in China. The artworks show the greatness of the museum, and the displays are modern and well laid out.

1. What do we know about the Palace Museum?

A．The museum is one of the oldest buildings in China.

B．The museum was built at the end of the Ming Dynasty.

C．The museum was the home of 26 rulers and their courts.

D．The museum is a good place to learn Chinese history.

2. Which museum is located in People’s Square?

A．Sanxingdui Museum.	B．The Palace Museum.
C．The Shanghai Museum.	D．The Shaanxi History Museum.

3. Who will be interested in this passage?

A．A person who is fond of music.	B．A person who is into Chinese culture.
C．A person who has passion for movies.	D．A person who is interested in sports.

6 . 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。

In and around China’s southwestern Sichuan Province, one can often find folk artists producing sugar paintings with liquid sugar along the streets and in the parks.

According to some academic studies, sugar painting originated from the Ming Dynasty when sugar animals and figures     1     (make) in moulds (模具) as part of a sacrifice in religious ceremonies. In the Qing Dynasty, sugar painting     2     (gain) more popularity. The production techniques were upgraded and the patterns became more various, most of     3     stood for good luck such as the fish, dragon and monkey. Afterward, the folk artists in Sichuan developed this art by     4     (add) techniques of the Chinese shadow puppet and Chinese paper cutting. The moulds were also replaced     5     a small bronze spoon. As time passed by, the contemporary form of sugar painting has     6     (gradual) evolved.

Although the number of sugar painters has decreased, due to its unique charm, a certain number of artists are making efforts     7     (preserve) it by offering classes, holding relevant     8     (activity) such as sugar painting contests and applying for the National Non-Material Cultural Heritage.

Nowadays, this art is getting support again from     9     general public and it has already been listed as Provincial Non-Material Culture Heritage by the Sichuan Provincial Government. Moreover, the sugar painting artists have gained     10     (increase) recognition.

7 . Thomas Cheatham had planned to study Latin during his time at Hebron High School in Texas. But when he learned that the school district was going to offer a Chinese class, he quickly changed his mind.

“I think Chinese would be beneficial than Latin,” said Cheatham, who is now in his second year of studying the language. He speaks Chinese to order food at Chinese restaurants and reads social media posts from his Chinese-speaking friends. While it’s a difficult language to master, the high school student, who plans to study computer engineering, thinks it will be important for his career. “Chinese is a good language to know, especially with China becoming a growing power,” he said.

Many experts agree that proficiency (熟练) in a language spoken by about 1.4 billion people worldwide will give American students an edge in the global economy.

“People’s interest in Chinese is growing fast,” said Marty Abbott, director of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. “We’re seeing it in all parts of the country.”

Abbott predicts that as many as 100,000 students are now studying Chinese in public and private schools, throughout the US. She said the US government had designated (指定) Chinese as an “important needs” language and provided professional development programs for teachers. “Our government wants to increase our language ability for national security and economic competitiveness,” Abbott added.

At the same time, the Chinese government is spreading knowledge of the Chinese language and culture through Confucius Institutes (孔子学院) set up in many US states. For example, the Confucius Institute at the University of Texas in Dallas has been the home of a Confucius Institute for more than 10 years. It sponsors Confucius Classrooms at 21 local public and private schools, where tens of thousands of students are learning Chinese.

1. What is Thomas Cheatham’s attitude towards learning Chinese?

A．He thinks it’s a waste of time and effort.

B．He finds it difficult but necessary for his career.

C．He doesn’t care about learning Chinese at all.

D．He thinks it’s easy to learn Chinese.

2. The underlined word “edge” in Paragraph 3 probably means “________”.

A．advantage	B．quality
C．outside	D．challenge

3. Why does the US government want to increase American students’ language ability?

A．To learn more about Chinese history and politics.

B．To promote Chinese culture and language.

C．To improve international security.

D．To compete with other countries in the global economy.

4. What is the purpose of the Confucius Institutes set up in the US?

A．To establish better relations between China and the US.

B．To spread knowledge of Chinese culture and history.

C．To promote Chinese language learning in the US.

D．To provide financial support for Chinese students in the US.

8 . Many of China’s ancient buildings were in danger of being destroyed before Lin Huiyin and Liang Sicheng started to document them in the 1930s. The husband and wife team were among the first people to work on preserving these buildings in China, and they are also the most well-known. Their efforts have inspired generations of people to speak out for architecture that is threatened by rapid development.

Becoming China’s best architectural historians was not an easy task. The buildings they wanted to save were centuries old and often located in distant parts of the country. In many cases, they had to travel through dangerous areas in the Chinese countryside to reach them. During the 1930s, exploring remote areas in China meant traveling on muddy, poorly maintained roads by mule or on foot. Inns(客栈) were often dirty, food could be polluted, and there was always a risk of violence from rebels, soldiers, and robbers.

Their greatest discovery was the Temple of Buddha’s Light in Wutai County, Shanxi Province. The breathtaking wooden temple was rebuilt in 857 A. D. , making it the oldest building known in China at the time.

Liang and Lin crawled into the temple’s most forbidding, forgotten areas to determine its age. One area they explored was inhabited by thousands of bats and millions of bedbugs, covered in dust and littered with dead bats. “In complete darkness and among awful smell, hardly breathing, with thick masks covering our noses and mouths, we measured, drew, and took pictures with flashlights for several hours. When we finally came out to take a breath of fresh air, we found hundreds of bedbugs in our bag. We ourselves had been badly bitten. However, the importance and unexpectedness of our find made those hours the happiest of my years hunting for ancient architecture.” Liang wrote about this experience in a book called “Liang and Lin: Partners in Exploring China’s Architectural Past”.

1. What was the main reason for Lin Huiyin and Liang Sicheng to document ancient buildings in China?

A．To preserve them from destruction	B．To inspire young generations
C．To gain fame as architects	D．To study their historical significance

2. What were the biggest challenges they faced during their explorations in the 1930s?

A．Road conditions and funds.	B．Transport and accommodations.
C．Personal safety and weather.	D．Communication with locals and food.

3. How did Liang describe his experience exploring the Temple of Buddha’s Light?

A．It was a pleasant and easy task.

B．It was a waste of time and effort.

C．It was a dangerous and unpleasant task.

D．It was an important and unexpected discovery.

4. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

A．Tough Conditions in China’s Remote Areas

B．The Reason for Liang and Lin’s Exploration

C．Partners in Documenting China’s Architectural Treasures

D．The Difficulties China’s Architectural Historians Are Facing

9 . 短文改错

Is it necessary to practise handwriting? Some students consider handwriting least important than before. They preferred the keyboard to the pen now, for the former is fast, convenient and clear. They think it is waste of time practising handwriting. However, others think Chinese handwriting is an important part of our traditional culture.

Though computers are very convenient, but handwriting still plays an important role in the modern world. Beside, beautiful handwriting makes a good impression in others. It shows your attitude to do things. Chinese character are very beautiful and rich in culture. As for me, when reading a neatly writing article, you will feel pleased and relaxed.

10 . 假定你是李华，想邀请你的英国朋友Henry一起参观中国剪纸艺术展（Paper-cutting Art Exhibition）。请给他写封邮件告知参观计划，内容包括：
1.展览时间、地点；
2.展览内容；
3.参观准备：简要了解中国剪纸文化。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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