1 . 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。

On October 14th, the Times Square in New York     1     (take) over by the full-screen poster of the “2023 Tianfu Book Fair”!

The 2023 Tianfu Book Fair,     2     (title) “Mutual Learning Among Cultures Amid Fragrance of Books”, showcased a range of outstanding Chinese publications, making their way overseas. The International Pavilion was a highlight, displaying over 1,000 types and       3     (approximate) 6,500 copies of original literature, children’s books, and picture books in English, Japanese, and other languages. Plus the Harry Potter Pop-up Store,     4     had been stealing the show, offered readers     5     immersive experience with the complete Harry Potter series and official merchandise.

But wait, there’s more! A series of exciting cultural     6     (activity) were also lined up. Guests could attend cultural lectures     7     the three Su scholars’ culture, try their hand at panda-themed traditional Chinese painting and witness a face-changing performance of Chinese Sichuan opera. This fair was not just about books: it was an excellent chance that allowed overseas readers to discover the charm of Sichuan culture     8     the richness of traditional Chinese culture. It was a powerful showcase of Chinese culture, making the trustworthy, lovable, and     9     (respect) image of China more real and tangible than ever before. In the future, China will make every effort     10     (spread) excellent traditional Chinese culture.

2 . The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Start of Autumn, the 13th solar term of the year, begins this year on Aug.8 and ends on Aug.22. Start of Autumn reflects the end of summer and the beginning of autumn. The following are 4 things you should know about Start of Autumn.

“Autumn Tiger”

Although Start of Autumn indicates the beginning of autumn, hot weather will not come to an end. The period of hot days after Start of Autumn, usually lasting for 30 days, is called “Autumn Tiger” or “Indian Summer. ” Because of decreasing rainfall, it is even much hotter during this period than during Major Heat.

Fleshing out in autumn

On the first day of the Start of Autumn, usually people will weigh themselves and compare their weight to what it was at the Start of Summer. If one has lost weight during the summer, then at the beginning of autumn, he or she needs to flesh out by eating many different kinds of delicious food, especially meat.

Gathering crops

Start of Autumn is a big solar term for farmers. It is time to gather crops. There is a saying: If it rains on the day of the Start of Autumn, a good harvest is expected.

Eating peaches

In Hangzhou, people eat peaches on the Start of Autumn day. The peach stones are kept until New Year’s Eve and thrown into the stove, burned into ash. People believed that in this way, plagues (瘟疫) could be prevented for the whole year.

1. Which is about the weather of Start of Autumn?

A．“Autumn Tiger”.	B．Fleshing out in autumn.
C．Gathering crops.	D．Eating peaches.

2. What will people do after losing weight in summer?

A．Weigh themselves more often.	B．Take exercise more frequently.
C．Put on more weight in autumn.	D．Consume more fresh vegetables.

3. Why do people keep peach stones until New Year’s Eve?

A．To keep away from bad luck.	B．To cure infectious diseases,
C．To plant peaches in the new year.	D．To pray for a healthy new year.

3 . 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。

The Laba Festival stands for the beginning of conventional celebrations of the Chinese New Year.     1     (celebrate) on the eighth day of the last lunar month. La in Chinese means the 12th lunar month and Ba means the eighth day of the month.

There are     2     (differ) tales about the origin of this festival and we can not tell which one is true. However, we agree this festival started as a sacrificial offering to ancestors. It was also a day     3     the ancient Chinese prayed that there would be a     4     (good) harvest than ever.

Laba porridge is a kind of     5     (tradition) food for the festival and it     6     (make) of eight ingredients, including sweet rice, red beans, peas, sorghum, etc.     7     this special day, people are eager     8     (eat) the porridge believing it will bring peace and good health in the coming year.

Another custom is to soak Laba garlic. The practice is very simple. Put the garlic into     9     jar, pour vinegar into it and then seal it. We’ll find it will turn green,     10    (watch) the color of the garlic carefully. By the time of the Spring Festival, we can taste it when eating dumplings.

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Jia Pu, also known as Zu Pu in China, which     1     (mean) “the family tree”, is about clans (宗族) and the tracing of their lineage (家系) and history. It tracks the growth of the clan members by     2     (record) their political, military or academic achievements. It also praises the clan’s ancestors and encourages future generations to pursue worthy cases.

What was the first piece of Jia Pu like? Before the     3     (invent) of writing, Chinese family information was recorded by tying knots on ropes. Objects such as arrows, shoes, and bronze coins     4     (tie) to the knots to show the number of generations     5     members in a family. This information was orally passed on to later generations. Such were the earliest     6     (form) of Chinese family-tree records.

The oldest     7     (write) piece of Jia Pu, Ni’s Family Tree, dates back to the Spring and Autumn Period. Before the Qin dynasty, there were already several recorded pieces spread     8     (wide) throughout the country. During the Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern dynasties, keeping a piece of Jia Pu became increasingly popular     9     people. After the Tang dynasty, editing Jia Pu was considered a major event among people of     10     same surname.