1 . 假定你是李华，上周你校开展了“中国传统文化周”活动，你的外国朋友Eric很感兴趣。请给他写封邮件介绍此次活动，内容包括：

1. 活动内容；

2. 活动反响。

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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2 . 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。

    1     is difficult to determine the exact origin of International Women’s Day (IWD). However, it is known that in 1908, 15,000 women marched through New York City,     2     (demand) voting rights, better pay and     3     (short) working hours.

    4     following year, the first National Women’s Day was observed in the US on February 28, according to an announcement by the Socialist Party of America. In 1910, Clara Zetkin, leader of the Women’s Office for the Social Democratic Party in Germany,     5     (propose) the idea of International Women’s Day. She suggested that every country celebrate International Women’s Day     6     one day every year to push for their demands. A meeting of over 100 women from 17 countries agreed to her suggestion, and International Women’s Day was formed. In 1911, March 19th marked the first     7     (celebrate) of International Women’s Day in Austria, Denmark, Germany     8     Switzerland.

In 1913, the decision was made     9     (change) the date to March 8th, and it has been celebrated on that day ever since. The United Nations only recognized the day in 1975. Since then, a theme     10     (create) for International Women’s Day.

3 . I thought I knew a lot about Hamlet. I had been always full of ________ about it before I saw The Revenge of Prince Zidan-the Peking Opera version of Hamlet. ________ an orchestra playing traditional Chinese instruments, the opera brought a ________ new sound to my Western ears. At first, I thought what I ________ was a violin, ________ later I learnt that it was an instrument with two strings called jinghu. Then, I was ________ when the main characters came on ________. The costumes and masks were amazing. Although the performers sang in Chinese, the music, exaggerated movements and mime helped get the ________ across to the audience. The voices sounded really ________. So ________ were some of the female voices that I was sure they could break glass! And the stage was really ________: a decorated whip represented a horse, and a screen with Chinese character, a study. Using such techniques, the opera had transformed a small stage into the whole universe. What I liked most was how the characters moved on stage. It was so dazzling and ________ that I wasn’t sure if the characters were performers or athletes! Everyone was ________. Feeling the strong emotions of love, anger, fear and grief in the ________, I could easily ________ the theme of Hamlet.

1.

A．complaint

B．hope

C．confidence

D．fear

2.

A．Dealing with

B．Agreeing with

C．Starting with

D．Ending with

3.

A．recently

B．completely

C．hardly

D．suddenly

4.

A．heard

B．saw

C．tasted

D．smelt

5.

A．but

B．and

C．therefore

D．besides

6.

A．moved

B．ashamed

C．tired

D．surprised

7.

A．mind

B．TV

C．stage

D．radio

8.

A．masks

B．costumes

C．colors

D．meanings

9.

A．terrible

B．sad

C．unique

D．common

10.

A．low

B．high

C．soft

D．sweet

11.

A．silent

B．noisy

C．simple

D．dark

12.

A．energetic

B．weak

C．slow

D．competitive

13.

A．fighting

B．leaving

C．waiting

D．clapping

14.

A．performance

B．book

C．film

D．lecture

15.

A．write

B．recognise

C．share

D．forget

4 . Chinese cuisine has a long history, and is one of the most diverse cooking heritage in the world. More than just delicious dishes, it reflects the distinctive and profound Chinese culture. With its long history, some of the Chinese food is listed into the intangible cultural heritage（非物质文化遗产) of the nation. We’ve chosen four dishes from the list, some of which you may find quite familiar with.

1. Nanxiang Steamed Bun

With a history of about 150 years, Nanxiang steamed bun (also known as Nanxiang xiaolongmantou or Nanxiang xiaolongbao), is still one signature dish of Chinese cuisine. It is famous for its thin wrapping and rich filling. When having the steamed bun, keep in mind to take a small bite first and enjoy the tasty juice that flows into your mouth.

2. Zhoucun Sesame Seed Cake

Zhoucun sesame seed cake is a healthy and nutritious snack suitable for the young and the old. It has a long history of around 1,800 years, and is named after its place of origin, Zhoucun village of Zibo, Shandong Province. It is widely known for being "shaped like the full moon, thin as an autumn leaf; breaking into pieces of jade (玉) when dropped on the floor, leaving a strong flavour in your mouth".

3. Dragon Beard Noodles

With great popularity in northern China, dragon beard noodles have a history of more than 300 years. It is not clear exactly how they were created in the first place, but the legend says that a royal chef first made them to please the emperor in the Ming Dynasty. It is said that they got the name for being almost as thin as a human hair.

4. Beijing Roast Duck

The history of Beijing roast duck can be traced back to the 13th century, when it was on the menu of the imperial family. It later became popular among the common people, as some royal chefs began to open their own restaurants. Today, it’s without any doubt one of the most famous

Chinese dishes, and there is hardly any tourist who would take the risk of missing it during their trip to Beijing.
1. What is Nanxiang steamed bun known for?

A．Its long history and strong flavour.

B．Its round shape and tasty juice.

C．Its thin wrapping and rich filling.

D．Its light flavour and delicious filling.

2. What do we know about Zhoucun sesame seed cake?

A．It was created by a royal chef who wanted to please the emperor.

B．It has a history of 300 years.

C．It is named after the place where it was created.

D．It is not suitable for the old.

3. What is the best title for the passage?

A．Top Four Chinese Dishes

B．A Bite of China’s Intangible Cultural Heritage

C．Stories Behind Chinese Snacks

D．Taking a Chinese Food Tour

5 . 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。

Do you have any idea of New Year paintings?     1    (know) as “paper paintings” and “painted pictures”, New Year paintings are a special art form in Chinese folk culture. Without New Year paintings, our traditional Chinese folk culture would be much less     2    (color). The paintings get such a name because they are     3    (most) posted during the Chinese New Year holiday for     4    (decorate) and they are also accepted as a symbol of New Year’s greetings.

NewYear paintings appeared around the Tang Dynasty,     5    (replace) the previous door pictures believed to be able to protect the residents and drive away ghosts. In the Song Dynasty the New Year paintings     6    (create) on a large scale (规模).    7     the printing techniques improving, the content and forms of New Year paintings became various. The development of the paintings matured (成熟) in the Ming and Qing Dynasties,     8    the art reached its golden age.

There are many     9    (tradition) printing methods of New Year paintings, including woodblock printing, stone-block printing, offset printing, watercolor painting, etc.    10     is reported, woodblock-printed New Year paintings are the most popular and interesting ones, according to a recent survey.

6 . Little New Year usually falls a week before the lunar New Year. It is also known as the Festival of the Kitchen God, the deity(神) who oversees the moral character of each household. Here are five things you should know about the Little New Year, another sign of the start of spring.

1.Offer sacrifices to Kitchen God

One of the most distinctive traditions of the Little New Year is the burning of a paper image of the Kitchen God, who will report on the family’s conduct over the past year. The offerings to the Kitchen God include pig’s head, fish, sweet bean paste, melons, fruit, boiled dumplings, barley sugar, and Guandong candy. Most of the offerings are sweets of various varieties. It is thought that this will seal the Kitchen God’s mouth and encourage him to only say good things about the family when he ascends to heaven to make his report.

2.House cleaning

According to Chinese folk beliefs, during the last month of the year ghosts and deities must choose either to return to Heaven or to stay on Earth. It is believed that in order to ensure the ghosts and deities’ timely departure people must thoroughly clean both their persons and their houses, down to every last drawer and cupboard.

3.Paste paper-cuts to windows

In the Little New Year, old couplets and paper-cuts from the previous Spring Festival are taken down, and new window decorations, New Year’s posters, and auspicious(吉利的) decorations are pasted up.

4.Bath and hair-cut

As the old Chinese saying goes, whether they’re rich or poor, people often have a haircut before the Spring Festival. The activity of taking bath and haircut is often taken on the Little New Year.

5.Preparations for the Spring Festival

People start to stock up necessary provisions for the Spring Festival since the Little New Year. Everything needed to make offerings to the ancestors, entertain guests, and feed the family over the long holiday must be purchased in advance.

1. What is the Kitchen God’s duty in the man’s world?

A．Collecting the information of the man’s world.

B．Protecting the character of each home.

C．Gathering sacrifices for other Gods in heaven.

D．Watching out for the moral people in the world.

2. Why are most of the offerings sweets?

A．Because the Kitchen God loves sweet foods.

B．As it is the traditional customs.

C．As people hope the God says good for them.

D．Because sweets are the best sacrifices.

3. What do we know from the passage?

A．Little New Year always falls in February.

B．House cleaning is to welcome the New Year.

C．In the Little New Year only paper-cuts are pasted up.

D．People will make full preparations for the coming New Year.

4. What is the most unusual tradition in the Little New Year?

A．Offering sacrifices to the Kitchen God.

B．Burning paper image of the Kitchen God.

C．Preparing the necessity for the New Year.

D．Cleaning house and people themselves.

7 . 假定你是李华，某中学的高一学生。你的外籍教师Smith来中国已经一年了，他想来体验中国文化。恰逢今年春节1月22日他在中国。请你给他写一封邀请函。邀请他来你家欢度春节。
要求：1.写一封邀请书；
2.告诉他过春节的时间和地点；
3.简单介绍活动内容。
注意：1.词数不少于100；
2.可适当加入细节，以使行文连贯；
3.信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入词数。
参考词汇：炮仗 fireworks     压岁钱 lucky money     农历 lunar calendar
Dear Mr. Smith,

Knowing that you have a keen interest in Chinese traditional festivals,

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Yours Sincerely,

Li Hua

8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白出填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Chinese jump rope, also known as tiaopijin, is a children’s game resembling hopscotch (跳房子). One reason     1     its popularity is the fact that although the moves can be quite     2     (challenge), the game itself is very simple. There’s no need for players     3     (buy) expensive equipment since what they need is only a rope.

The game     4     (begin) in 7th-century China. In the 1960s, children in the West World adopted the game. The game is     5     (typical) played in a group of at least 3 players with a rope about 16 feet in     6     (long) tied into a circle. Two players face each other standing 9 feet apart, and position the rope around     7     (they) ankles so that it is tightly stretched. The third player stands between the two sides of the rope and tries to perform a series of moves without making     8     error or pausing.

There are many jump patterns, most of     9     are accompanied by a song. This is sometimes called the “first level”. The jumper tries to complete the chosen pattern. If the moves     10     (complete) successfully, then the rope is moved farther up and the series is repeated.

9 . Meeting people from another culture can be difficult. From the beginning, people may send the wrong signal, or they may pay no attention to signals from another person who is trying to develop a relationship.

Different cultures emphasise the importance of relationship building to a greater or lesser degree. For example,business in some countries is not possible until there is a relationship of trust. Even with people at work,it is necessary to spend a lot of time in“small talk”, usually over a glass of tea, before they do any job. In many European countries—like the UK or France—people find it easier to build up a lasting working relationship at restaurants or cafes rather than at the office.

Talk and silence may also be different in some cultures. I once made a speech in Thailand. I had expected my speech to be a success and start a lively discussion; instead there was an uncomfortable silence. The people present just stared at me and smiled. After getting to know their ways better, I realised that they thought I was talking too much. In my own culture, we express meaning mainly through words, but people there sometimes feel too many words are unnecessary.

Even within Northern Europe, cultural differences can cause serious problems. Certainly, English and German cultures share similar values; however, Germans prefer to get down to business more quickly. We think that they are rude. In fact, this is just because one culture starts discussions and makes decisions more quickly.

People from different parts of the world have different values, and sometimes these values are quite against each other. However, if we can understand them better, a multicultural environment will offer a better chance to us to understand and learn from each other.

1. What’s the benefit of eating together at restaurants in some countries according to this passage?

A．People can develop closer relations.	B．People can share the same culture.
C．People can get to know each other.	D．People can keep each other company.

2. Why does the author mention his experience in Thailand?

A．To show the English prefer to make long speeches.

B．To show too many words are of no use.

C．To show people from Thailand are quiet and shy by nature.

D．To show even talk and silence can be culturally different.

3. According to the text, how can people from different cultures understand each other better?

A．By sharing different ways of life.	B．By accepting different habits.
C．By recognising different values.	D．By speaking each other’s languages.

4. What would be the best title for the text?

A．Multicultural Environment	B．Cross-cultural Differences
C．How to Understand Each Other	D．How to Build up a Relationship

10 . 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。

Kites, invented over 2,000 years ago in China, are believed to be the    1    (early) flying objects created by humans. After centuries of development, kites have become one of the country’s representative traditional    2    (culture), and kite-making technique was included in the list of China’s national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) in 2006.

    3    (current), the most unique kite-making techniques can be found in three regions: Weifang in Shandong Province, Nantong in Jiangsu Province and Lhasa in the Tibet Autonomous Region. These regions have each developed their own characteristics     4    (base) on traditional kite-making craftsmanship (手艺) .

The city of Weifang is known as     5    important center of kite culture and is widely regarded as the birthplace of these popular flying toys. Weifang kites,    6    themes are extremely rich,    7    (include) birds, fish, insects, cultural relics, historical figures, and legends, are popular with people at home and abroad.

Today in Weifang, there are actually no limitations on the shapes or sizes of kites, and there are so many choices to be used    8    (express) people’s wishes and ambitions. This variety can be observed at the annual Weifang International Kite Festival, which     9    (hold) usually in April. More than 10,000 participants from over 30 countries and regions a-round the world compete     10    it every year.