1 . For Western designers, China and its rich culture have long been an inspiration for Western creative.

“It’s no secret that China has always been a source(来源) of inspiration for designers,” says Amanda Hill, chief creative officer at A+E Networks, a global media company and home to some of the biggest fashion(时尚) shows.

Earlier this year, the China Through A Looking Glass exhibition in New York exhibited 140 pieces of China-inspired fashionable clothing alongside Chinese works of art, with the aim of exploring the influence of Chinese aesthetics(美学) on Western fashion and how China has fueled the fashionable imagination for centuries. The exhibition had record attendance, showing that there is huge interest in Chinese influences.

“China is impossible to overlook,” says Hill. “Chinese models are the faces of beauty and fashion campaigns that sell dreams to women all over the world, which means Chinese women are not just consumers of fashion — they are central to its movement.” Of course, not only are today’s top Western designers being influenced by China—some of the best designers of contemporary fashion are themselves Chinese. “Vera Wang, Alexander Wang, Jason Wu are taking on Galliano, Albaz, Marc Jacobs—and beating them hands down in design and sales,” adds Hill.

For Hill, it is impossible not to talk about China as the leading player when discussing fashion. “The most famous designers are Chinese, so are the models, and so are the consumers,” she says. “China is no longer just another market; in many senses it has become the market. If you talk about fashion today, you are talking about China—its influences, its direction, its breathtaking clothes, and how young designers and models are finally acknowledging that in many ways.”

1. What can we learn about the exhibition in New York?

A．It promoted the sales of artworks.	B．It attracted a large number of visitors.
C．It showed ancient Chinese clothes.	D．It aimed to introduce Chinese models.

2. What does Hill say about Chinese women?

A．They are setting the fashion.	B．They start many fashion campaigns.
C．They admire super models.	D．They do business all over the world.

3. What do the underlined words “taking on” in paragraph 4 mean?

A．learning from

B．looking down on

C．working with

D．competing against

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

A．Young Models Selling Dreams to the World

B．A Chinese Art Exhibition Held in New York

C．Differences Between Eastern and Western Aesthetics

D．Chinese Culture Fueling International Fashion Trends

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How many participants are in the festival?

A．200.

B．700.

C．1000.

2. What is different about this year’s festival?

A．It’s not free.

B．There are more prizes.

C．Donald Trump will be attending.

3. What is the biggest prize?

A．“The Grand Pumpkin”.

B．“Celebrity Pumpkin”.

C．“The Great Pumpkin”.

4. Who might the speaker be?

A．A news reporter.

B．A radio announcer.

C．A participant in the festival.

3 . The world where we live is a colorful landscape of different languages, skin colors, and different cultures.    1    . A way to develop this appreciation is to try to learn about other cultures around the world.

There are several ways to become knowledgeable about different cultures.     2    . Reading works by authors who have a close relationship with a particular culture allows people to gain an accurate glimpse into the food, music, language, religion, and way of a life of a particular group of people. For example,     3    , she will often read them stories based on a culture’ s folktale.

Another way to learn about different cultures is to try to learn a foreign language. A variety of language-learning books, software, and audio programs are available at the public library or bookstores.     4    . Making contact with people who are native speakers of the language allows her to gain firsthand knowledge of a particular culture as she struggles to learn the language.

    5    . Whether a person wants to learn more about regions in Japan, the Middle East, Africa, or any other world culture, becoming familiar with its food is a giant step in the right direction. Food is an important part of different cultures and allows people to gain insight into a particular cultural group’s way of life.

A．when a student wants to learn more about a different culture

B．when a teacher wishes to expose her students to a different culture

C．One way is to read books written by authors from a particular culture

D．Learn about different cultures by tasting food from a specific cultural group

E．Gaining an understanding of other cultures benefits both you and other people

F．A person can choose a language to learn and locate learning programs to help her master the language

G．It’s important to develop an appreciation for different cultures to become a well-rounded person

4 . Looking for something entertaining to do? Check out some wonderful festivals around the world.

Koningsdag — The Netherland

Koningsdag or King’s Day is a national holiday in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It is celebrated on 27 April (26 April if the 27^th is a Sunday), the date marking the birth of King Willem-Alexander. Orange is the national color, and the streets become a sea of feather boas (羽毛围巾) and body paint as crowds gather in the plazas and on the boats in the rivers. Amsterdam is the center of this outdoor party, with many live music events, but nearly every town is alive with orange on this day.

Thai National Elephant Day — Thailand

Thai National Elephant Day is a national holiday in Thailand. Thai National Elephant Day has been celebrated on March 13^th of every year since 1998. Because the elephant is the national animal of Thailand, it is highly respected and treasured. During the festivals elephant are honored during a ceremony (典礼) in which they are fed with bananas, other fruit, and sugarcane.

The Fire Festival — Shetland

On the last Tuesday of January the entire town of Lerwick, Shetland is in flames. At the festival, you’ll find yourself sitting, dancing, or stumbling around the largest bonfire you’ve ever seen in your life. The festival lasts only one day but takes the entire year to plan. Be prepared for an evening of singing, dancing, and fast paced activities, and don’t worry about making it to work next day — it’s a national holiday!

Holi — India

Holi, the Festival of Color, is a Hindu celebration full of joy and one of India’s most important holidays. On the last full moon day of the lunar month, usually late February or early March, the air is full of bright-colored powder. The festival is celebrated differently throughout the country, with bonfires and music, but the cheerful spirit is common throughout Hindu communities around the world.

1. The festival celebrated on March 13^th in Thailand is held to ______.

A．show people’s respect for their Queen

B．show Thai people’s respect for elephants

C．ask people to protect endangered animals

D．help people relax by singing and dancing

2. Why don’t people have to worry about working the day after the Fire Festival?

A．Because people are allowed to sleep at work next day.

B．Because the activities are too simple to get people tired.

C．Because people don’t have to go to work next day.

D．Because the festival ends very early at night.

3. Where should you go if you are interested in the Festival of Colors?

A．India.	B．Shetland.
C．Thailand.	D．The Netherlands.

5 . A new study explores the custom of tipping in the United States. Many Americans give tips to people who perform a job for them, especially workers in the service industry. They pay a little extra to people cutting their hair, driving them across town or serving them a meal at a restaurant.

The researchers found that men give bigger tips to restaurant workers than women. And people who live in the northern US are more generous with tips than those living in the South. People who earn $ 50, 000 or more a year give bigger tips than those who earn less than $50, 000. There is one likely reason: the wealthier Americans have more money to spend.

Michael Lynn is a professor of consumer behavior and marketing at the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration in New York. In other words, he knows a lot about the issue of tipping. In earlier surveys, Lynn said he found mixed results on the generosity of men and women when it comes to tipping. In some studies, men gave bigger tips than women. In others, women gave more money.

Lynn’s own research in American restaurants found that men give bigger tips when the restaurant server is a woman and women give more when the server is a man. Tips are very important to service employees. People who work at restaurants often get most of their earnings from tips.

Nationwide, Americans generally tip between 15 to 20 percent at restaurants and leave from $2 to S 10 a day for the people who clean their hotel rooms. Tips of 15 percent of the reading on the meter (计价器) are also common for people who drive taxis.

But here is something to keep in mind. If you are able to give the person serving you a tip or a bigger one than what is expected, your generosity will be welcome. Many service workers do not make much money, and even an extra dollar or two can make a difference in their lives.

1. What is paragraph I mainly about?

A．A study in a restaurant.	B．A job offering a lot of tips.
C．The service industry in the US.	D．The custom of tipping in the US.

2. What is Lynn’s finding in American restaurants?

A．People give more tips to the opposite sex server.

B．People are always more generous to service employers.

C．Men give the same tips to the women restaurant servers as women.

D．Men always give more tips to the men restaurant servers than women.

3. How much tips do Americans generally pay if the reading on the taximeter is $100?

A．$2.	B．$10.
C．$15.	D．$20.

4. What is the authors attitude towards tipping?

A．Doubtful.	B．Critical.
C．Uncaring.	D．Supportive.

6 . 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。

Why do different people like different colors? The answer depends largely     1       cultural values. To the Egyptians, green is a color     2     stands for the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. During the Spring Festival in China, children     3     (give) money in a red envelope to bring good fortune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect     4     (they) against evils.

People’s     5    (choose) of colors is also affected by their bodies’ reactions toward them. Green is said to be the most restful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally     6     physically. When     7    (work) in green environment, people have fewer stomach aches. Red can make a person’s blood pressure     8    (rise) and increase people’s appetite. Many decorators will include different shades of red in the restaurant. And many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that     9     (easy) catches a person’s eye. Unlike red, blue is believed to cause people to lose appetite. Therefore,     10     you want to eat less, eating from blue plates can help.

7 . As an old saying in China goes, “The days of the Sanjiu period are the coldest days.” “Sanjiu period” , which is in Minor Cold, refers to the third nine-day period (the l9th to the 27th day) after the day of the Winter Solstice(冬至). There are many different customs related to Minor Cold in China.

Eating hotpot

During Minor Cold people should eat some hot food to benefit the body and defend against the cold weather. Winter is the best time to have hotpot and braised mutton with soy sauce. But it is important to notice that too much spicy food may cause health problems.

Eating huangyacai

In Tianjin, there is a custom to have huangyacai, a kind of Chinese cabbage, during Minor Cold. There are large amounts of vitamins A and B in huangyacai. As huangyacai is fresh and tender, it is fit for frying, roasting and braising.

Eating glutinous rice (糯米饭)

According to tradition, the Cantonese eat glutinous rice in the morning during Minor Cold. Cantonese people add some fried preserved pork, sausages and peanuts and mix them into the rice.

Eating vegetable rice

In ancient times, people in Nanjing took Minor Cold quite seriously, but as time went by, the celebration of Minor Cold gradually disappeared. However, the custom of eating vegetable rice is still followed today. The rice is steamed and is unspeakably delicious. Among the ingredients (原料), aijiaohuang (a kind of green vegetable), sausages and salted duck are the specialties in Nanjing.

1. What do we know about Minor Cold?

A．It refers to the Winter Solstice.

B．The Sanjiu period is in this period.

C．It lasts twenty-seven days.

D．It marks the first day of winter.

2. What is a special custom in Tianjin in Minor Cold？

A．Eating hotpot.	B．Having vitamin A and B pills.
C．Having huangyacai.	D．Buying cabbage.

3. How do the Cantonese eat glutinous rice?

A．They fry and toast it.

B．They eat it for dinner.

C．They mix it with many other things.

D．They steam it with soy sauce.

4. This text may be taken from the ________ column (栏目) of a newspaper.

A．travel

B．culture

C．fashion

D．science

8 . 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。

It is well known that the Chinese have great respect for their elders, and here is an occasion to show it—the Chongyang Festival. It falls     1     the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. In Chinese, nine     2    (regard) as the number of “yang”. The ninth day of the ninth month is the day that has two “yang” numbers, and “chong” in Chinese means double, which is     3     the name “Chongyang” came into being.

The festival can date back to the Warring States Period. However, it was not     4    (formal) set as a festival until the Tang Dynasty. In 1989, the Chinese government     5    (declare) the ninth day of the ninth lunar month to be Seniors’ Day—a day to respect     6     elderly and to let them enjoy     7    (they).

Traditionally, people climb mountains, drink chrysanthemum (菊花) wine, and eat double-ninth cakes. Since cake in Chinese is pronounced “gao” meaning “high”, people consider climbing a high mountain to be the same as eating cake in the hope of     8    (promote) to high positions. And people often think that chrysanthemum wine can get rid of all kinds of diseases and     9    (disaster).

Today many activities are held     10    ( show) respect for the seniors like organizing a trip for them, sending them gifts and more on the day of the festival.

9 . You may think there are no differences between British and American people. After all, they speak the same language, don’t they? If you ask a British or an American person, he will probably tell you that there are differences. And the differences are quite great.

What do British people think American people are like? The British think American people are very strange. They make a lot of noise and they laugh too loudly. They are rich, and they only think about money. But the British do say that American people are kind, and friendly people. They’re happy to help you if you are in trouble.

What do Americans think of the British? Well, they think the British are cold and very unfriendly. They are not interested in success or in making lots of money. They think British is the best country in the world. They look down on other countries. But Americans say that the British are quite hard workers. They are brave and honest. And in time of trouble they face difficulties happily.

You can see that these ideas can cause misunderstanding between the British and Americans. But when American and British people become friends, they usually find things are not as bad as they expected.

1. Are there any differences between British and American people?

A．Yes, but the differences are very small.

B．Yes, and the differences are quite great.

C．No, there isn’t any difference between them.

D．Some people think there are, but some people don’t think so.

2. What do British people think Americans are like?

A．They are selfish.	B．They are poor.
C．They are strange people.	D．They are unfriendly.

3. What do the Americans think of the British?

A．They are cold and unfriendly.	B．They are kind.
C．They are lazy.	D．They are rich.

4. The American and British people usually get along quite well___.

A．when they become friends	B．when they become enemies
C．after they fight	D．after they quarrel

10 . 假定你是李华，你的美国网友Tim向你询问中国高中生寒假的有关情况。请发一封电子邮件向他简单加以介绍。
内容主要包括：
1．假期的具体时间(1月15日至2月24日)；
2．丰富的假期活动(运动、娱乐、学习、参加社会活动等)；
3．你的寒假计划。
注意：1．词数100个左右；

2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3．邮件的开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。

参考词汇：social activities社交活动
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