2 . 假设你是李华，你的美国朋友Tom正在一家孔子学院学习汉语和中国文化，知道中国人很重视家风传承。
他在给你的电子邮件中想了解你家的家风以及家风对你的影响。请你给他回复一封电子邮件。
注意: 1. 字数80左右，可适当增加细节以使其连贯。
2. 不要求写称呼和落款。
参考词汇：家风 family spirit.
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3 . The Spring Festival, Chinese New Year, is one of     1    most important festivals for all of us.    2    we celebrate is the end of winter, arrival of spring, and reunion with family and relatives. Usually the Spring Festival         3    (celebrate) for fifteen days, during which people do not work except for the workers on duty.

On New Year’s Eve all family members get together     4    (have) a big meal. After the meal they watch TV until the clock strikes twelve. Then every family sets off fireworks     5    (excite) to welcome the new year. On the first day of the new year, almost everyone is dressed in his or her best clothes. Friends and relatives are busy    6    (visit) each other with presents. At that time, children are the happiest because    7    can get many red packets from their relatives.

With the     8    (improve) of living standard, people     9    (change) the ways of celebrating the Spring Festival greatly so far. No matter how it changes, the meaning of the Spring Festival is still     10    great significance in China.

4 . 假定你是李华，你的外国朋友Lucy发现中国人很喜欢红色，想了解中国人在什么场合会使用红色。请你用英文给她写一封信。要点如下：
1. 中国人对于红色的理解；
2. 使用红色的场合；
3. 使用红色的禁忌。
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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6 . 近年来， 越来越多的中国年经人热衷于过洋节，忽略了中国传统节日。为了更好地传承中国的传统节日，最近国家出台了不提倡过洋节的规定。作为年轻人，我们要不要传承（inherit）和发展中国传统节日？请就此问题写一篇短文表达你的观点并阐述理由。
注意：1.字数100字左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3.文章开头已给出，不计入总词数。

An increasing number of Chinese young people are fond of celebrating western festivals these days.
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7 . Living in a culture that is different from your own can be both an exciting and challenging experience. The following are 6 cultural differences between China and the USA to help promoting mutual understanding.

Money

As is well known, the Chinese are conservative when they are planning to spend money, but far fewer American families are saving money for emergencies and education than their Chinese counterparts (对等的人)..

Privacy

Chinese people do not have the same concept of privacy as American do. They talk about topic such as ages, income or marital (婚姻的) status, which Americans think is annoying and disturbing.

Family

In China, elders are traditionally treated with great respect while young are cared for. In America, the goal of the family is to encourage independence, particularly that of the children. Unlike the Chinese, older Americans seldom live with their children.

Friends

Chinese people have different meanings to define friends. Just hanging out together time to time is not friendship. Friendship means lifelong friends who feel it deeply necessary to give each other whatever help might seem required. Americans always call people they meet friends, so the definition of friends is general and different. There are work friends, playing friends, school friends and drinking friends.

Education

Chinese people value education and career more than Americans, who in turn attach more great importance to good character and faith, which they think are of great value in their life.

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Basically China values the community and the USA values the individual. If you achieve something in the USA, it’s because you are great. While in China, if you achieve something, it’s because the team, or family, or company is great. Everything you do gets owed to the greater whole, while in American individual achievements are celebrated.

1. What can be inferred from the passage?

A．Americans lay more stress on faith and good personality.

B．Americans think much of the individual and the community.

C．Americans are mean with money to spend while Chinese are not.

D．Americans define friendship almost the same.

2. Which of the following can best describe the last difference?

A．Achievements	B．Individual
C．Team VS Individual	D．Teamwork

3. What is the purpose of writing the passage?

A．To promote friendship between China and the USA.

B．To help Chinese live well in the USA.

C．To have a complete understanding of the USA.

D．To introduce the cultural differences between China and the USA

8 . China is the biggest market in the world, and many countries such as Germany, the USA, the UK and Russia do a lot of business in China. Let’s have a look at some important tips to help you be successful when dealing with these nationalities.
First, you must be punctual (准时的) with Germans. Even 5 minutes late makes a bad impression. Being punctual is also very important in the USA. In the UK, it’s important to be punctual for business meetings, but nobody expects you to be on time for a social event. Half past seven really means a quarter to eight, or even eight o'clock! With Russians, you should always be on time, though it is not unusual for them to be one or even two hours late!
It is best to dress formally and wear dark colours when you meet people from all the four countries. In Russia, designer clothes are very common. Don’t be surprised if you go to an office in the UK on a Friday and find everyone wearing jeans. Many companies have “dress down Friday”, when people wear casual (随便的) clothes.
In Germany, first names are only used by family members and close friends, so be prepared to use titles and last names. In the USA you will usually be invited to use first names almost immediately. The British are quite informal and using first names in business is more and more common, especially among younger people. In Russia, however, nobody uses first names, so use titles and last names.
In conversation, the British and the Americans value humour, and both like to talk about sport. The weather is also a good topic of conversation with the British and the Americans, but avoid talking about politics. In Russia, say positive things about their country, but avoid making complaints. The Germans, however, prefer to get straight down to business!
So, use these tips, and you will be on your way to a successful international business career!
1. Which color should you NOT wear when meeting a person from the USA?

A．Dark blue.

B．Gray.

C．Black.

D．White.

2. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ______.

A．you can say something funny when you talk to an American

B．you can use his first name when you talk to an Englishman

C．you must be on time when you meet people from each of the four countries

D．people wear whatever they like on Friday in some companies in the UK

3. When you talk to a Russian, you can ______.

A．complain about something

B．say something negative about his country

C．say something good about his country

D．point out some disadvantages in politics

4. The tips in this passage are probably given to people from ______.

A．China

B．the USA

C．Germany

D．the UK

9 . 阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Dear Jane,
I'm pleased to receive your letter __21__ about information about China's high-speed trains and the Qingming Festival.
With the developing of China’s __22__, more and more high-speed railways are under __23__. There are several advantages for high-speed trains. The reasons are as follows:
First, it's more __24__ for us to go travelling by high-speed train, because they can run as fast as 350 kilometers per hour!
Second, you may find it's more comfortable when taking such a train, with more space for more passengers to sit __25__, and more security measures are taken to make it safer.
Further more, high-speed railways __26__ only half of the land as freeways need. At the same time they make less __27__ because they use less energy and make less noise!
Next I’ll __28__ you something about the Qingming Festival.
The Qingming Festival, also __29__ the Tomb-sweeping Day, coming __30__ April 5 every year, is one of the most important __31__ in China.
On this important day, people, often with a __32__ family, go to sweep their ancestor’s __33__. Meanwhile, they will __34__ sacrifices before the tombs to show their respect __35__ the deceased. At the same time, many people will present flowers and some other __36__ before the tombs of the martyrs in __37__ of their heroic deeds.
However, the Qingming Festival is also __38__ with happiness and joy when all the members of a family get __39__. Children are pleased when they are going hiking in the mountain, flying kites with their fellows, or having a big meal with their family members who have been __40__ for a long time!
I'm looking forward to your letter.
Best wishes.
Yours
Li Hua1.

A．asked

B．asking

C．to ask

D．ask

2.

A．economy

B．inspiration

C．industry

D．agriculture

3.

A．pressure

B．discussion

C．consideration

D．construction

4.

A．comfortable

B．mysterious

C．convenient

D．eager

5.

A．on

B．in

C．at

D．out

6.

A．cover

B．take in

C．look up

D．stare at

7.

A．dust

B．effect

C．advantage

D．pollution

8.

A．look for

B．introduce

C．judge

D．go through

9.

A．called

B．saw

C．calling

D．seeing

10.

A．on

B．around

C．in

D．out of

11.

A．days

B．inventions

C．festivals

D．preparations

12.

A．all

B．single

C．whole

D．frightened

13.

A．tombs

B．houses

C．buildings

D．mountains

14.

A．send

B．cut in

C．clear

D．provide

15.

A．for

B．to

C．at

D．from

16.

A．roses

B．rice

C．items

D．pieces

17.

A．front

B．case

C．heart

D．memory

18.

A．filled

B．full

C．covered

D．shortened

19.

A．in

B．together

C．away

D．up

20.

A．parted

B．party

C．parting

D．apart