2 . If you look around your city, you might spot girls wearing hanfu in subways or people wearing T-shirts with Chinese characters on the streets. A new trend is taking hold in China — guochao, or “China-chic”.

The term characterizes the rise of China’s native fashion trends. It has expanded the concept of “Made in China”, which has been recognized as the representation of Chinese culture and aesthetics (美学) offered by homegrown Chinese brands.

China-chic came into the spotlight in 2018. Before that, big-name foreign companies, such as NIKE, ADIDAS and PUMA, dominated the world market. But that year, Chinese sportswear brand Li-Ning changed things up. During the 2018 New York Fashion Week, Li-Ning introduced its Taoism-inspired Wu Dao collection. The collection not only had a trendy look, but also included elements of traditional Chinese culture. It immediately grabbed attention at home and abroad. As a result, the company recorded 20 percent profit growth in 2018, marking the first time the brand’s revenue had hit the 10-billion-yuan mark since its founding.

The trend to embrace domestic brands has since spread rapidly to various sectors and products, from food and drinks to clothing, mobile phones and electric vehicles. For example, White Rabbit, whose sweet candy brings back childhood memories for many, launched its perfume and lip balm. “We want White Rabbit to be a brand that young people want to share,” said Shen Qinfeng, the company’s marketing manager.

Now, the guochao trend is “moving to the next stage, where its success will rely, first and foremost, on gaining cultural confidence rather than Western recognition.” according to Kerra Zhou, founder of brand strategy consultancy Kerrisma. No matter how the guochao trend develops, there’s one thing that won’t change: Behind the craze is people’s positive attitude toward the country’s development and their recognition of growing confidence in national culture, added Zhou.

1. What’s the function of Paragraph 1?

A．To introduce a new trend in China.

B．To highlight the popularity of guochao.

C．To describe a common scene on the street.

D．To show Chinese brands beat foreign companies.

2. Which of the following statements about guochao is correct?

A．Li-Ning stimulated the development of guochao.

B．Guochao is a new trend popular throughout the world.

C．Guochao refers to people’s preference for ancient culture.

D．It’s before 2018 that guochao had received great attention.

3. What may Kerra Zhou agree with?

A．Chinese is still following the western trend.

B．Guochao’s success relies on western recognition.

C．National pride arouses the passion for guochao.

D．Cultural awareness is the key to winning market share.

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

A．The Popularity of Native Brands	B．The Boom of China-chic
C．The Recognition of National Culture	D．The Root of Guochao

3 . BEIJING—Wang Yaping, a taikonaut onboard China’s space station core module (舱), offered people on Earth a zero- gravity musical performance on Tuesday evening to celebrate the Lantern Festival. The space show was shared via a video released at an annual TV gala for the festival celebration. In the video, Wang was seen floating in the space module while playing a guzheng, or Chinese zither. She played a segment of the popular Chinese folk song “Jasmine Flower”.

The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar. People usually hang colorful lanterns, play riddle games and express their wishes and hopes for the future.

The crew members, who traveled to the space station core module on the Shenzhou-13 mission, kept some festive traditions alive as they continued to rotate around the Earth. Commander Zhai Zhigang wrote riddles on red paper scrolls with a brush pen. He displayed the calligraphy together with taikonaut Ye Guangfu and extended festival greetings to the audience. They also sent blessings to athletes at the ongoing Beijing Winter Olympics: “We hope that you all achieve success, gain friendship and harvest your best Olympic experience.”

The video of the space performance was received with much enthusiasm after it was shared on social media platforms. It drew nearly 2 million clicks in one hour after several national media outlets posted it on the Chinese micro-blogging site Sina Weibo. The Weibo account of Zhurong, China’s first rover on Mars, reposted the video, commenting, “The music was so beautiful, and it made me homesick, too.”

The Lantern Festival also marks the last day of the lunar New Year celebration. Though far from home, the festive sentiments in space are the same. The China Manned Space Agency released a video on social media platforms on Tuesday, showing that the taikonauts had decorated the orbiting core module with red lanterns, Chinese knots and paper-cutting decorations. Wearing new clothes, the trio (三人小组) enjoyed the traditions of eating dumplings and posting spring couplets on walls. During the Chinese New Year holiday, they were also spotted watching the Winter Olympics and doing workouts in orbit.

1. How did the mass enjoy the musical performance according to the text?

A．By watching a video coming from a TV gala.

B．By logging on the Internet through computers.

C．By watching the Lantern Festival gala at the scene.

D．By watching a video posted online by Wang Yaping herself.

2. What does the underlined word “rotate” mean according to the context?

A．Access.

B．Circle.

C．Replace.

D．Launch.

3. What can we learn from the text?

A．Wang Yaping shared puzzles on red paper scrolls.

B．Zhai Zhigang showed the calligraphy on his own.

C．The video of the space performance became a great hit.

D．The Beijing Winter Olympics had come to an end when the astronauts sent their regards.

4. Which is the best title of the passage?

A．Chinese folk song “Jasmine Flower” is played on space station.

B．China makes major breakthroughs in the outer space exploration.

C．Taikonauts send blessings to the Beijing Winter Olympics athletes

D．Taikonauts keep Lantern Festival traditions alive on space station.

5 . Think of any objects in your house, meals you eat, or gestures you use, and you’ll find evidence of culture.     1     You should learn more about it and know how you can keep it strong. Here are some tips.

※ Share your culture’s art and techniques.

Each culture has its own clothing, music, visual arts, and many more significant features. Other members of your culture will be overjoyed to share or talk about their interests, what they do for fun, and fine works of art they appreciate. This may include traditional artifacts you can find in a museum, but material culture goes far beyond that.     2    .

※ Cook family recipes(食谱).

It’s never too late to learn some recipes from your grandmother’s cookbook.     3    During the process, you might remember meals from your childhood or festivals. Just reading a recipe can teach you how much ingredients and kitchen tools have changed.

※     4    

Your city or village may have some cultural events, which you should actively participate in. If you don’t know about any in your area, some tribes or ethnic groups in your country almost certainly celebrate major cultural festivals. Travel to these places to get a broader view about your culture.

※ Speak your local dialect.

If you know someone who shares your culture but speaks a native language better than you, ask him or her to teach you. Language is an important part of a culture.     5    Plus, if the language is rare in your area, nobody will be able to understand what you’re talking about.

A．Culture has shaped who you are.

B．Attend major events and festivals.

C．Travel abroad to celebrate cultural festivals.

D．Smell and taste have a powerful connection to memory.

E．Even a kitchen spoon or a public building is a cultural artwork.

F．They’ll disappear with time if you don’t make efforts to preserve them.

G．Many experts argue that language shapes our whole view about the world.

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。

The erhu is a traditional Chinese musical instrument. It is the most popular of the huqin family.

The modern erhu developed from xiqin, which was played by many ethnic minorities (少数民族) during the Tang Dynasty. In the Song Dynasty,     1     (musician) began to use this type of huqin     2     (perform) different kinds of music, and it became quite a popular instrument.     3     the rise of some forms of folk art, the art of erhu developed quickly during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It became     4     important accompanying (陪伴) instrument in     5     (difference) folk music. Now it is used in both traditional and modern music, such as in pop, rock and jazz. It has even become a solo (独奏的) instrument. One of the most famous musical pieces played on the erhu     6     (be) The Moon Over a Fountain.

As the erhu was     7     (main) played by common people and the playing skills were passed down by oral tradition, there are few written records about the erhu that can     8     (find). To study the history and the     9     (develop) of the erhu, historians usually turn to ancient paintings. The earliest pictures of this instrument were discovered in Yulin Caves and Eastern Thousand Buddha Caves in Gansu Province,     10     five erhu pictures were discovered.

7 . 假定你是李华, 你给新搬到你们小区的外籍教师Tom送一些粽子。因为他外出，你把东西放门卫处，并给他写了一个留言条。内容如下：
1. 送粽子的原因；
2. 吃粽子的背景；
3. 希望他喜欢。
注意: 1.词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：粽子 Zongzi     端午节 Dragon Boat Festival
Dear Tom,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Li Hua

9 . 假定你是李华，你的外国网友Nick对你市即将举办的线上“用英语讲中国故事”活动很感兴趣，请你写封电子邮件进行介绍。（Tell Chinese Stories in English）
内容包括：
1. 活动要求；
2. 活动意义；
3. 建议参加。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Nick,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

10 . Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
Where: Becket, Massachusetts
When: June 15-Aug. 24

Each summer, this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 companies from around the world. Highlights (最精彩的部分) this season include the Dance Theater of Harlem’s production of Alvin Ailey’s “The Lark Ascending”, which opens the festival.

Many events are free. Ticketed performances start at $22. jacobspillow.org.

Moab Music Festival
Where: Moab, Utah
When: Aug. 29-Sept. 9

This area is better known for mountain biking than for music. But since 1992, it has hosted a private festival that brings classical, jazz, Latin and other types of music to the land. This year there will be 16 concerts, including three “Grotto Concerts”, where guests take a 45-minute boat ride down the Colorado River to performances.

Events start at $25. moabmusicfest.org.

Cheyenne Frontier Days
Where: Cheyenne, Wyoming
When: July 19-28

There’s something for everyone at this 117-year-old festival, from an “Indian village” and Old West museum to country concerts. But the competition is still the main attraction, with cowboys and cowgirls competing for major money in the world’s largest outdoor stage.

Competition tickets start at $18, and concert tickets at $23. cfdrodeo.com.

The Glimmerglass Festival
Where: Cooperstown, New York
When: July 6-Aug. 24

Each summer, opera lovers from around the country (and the world) travel to upstate New York to watch productions that include stars like Nathan Gunn and Ginger Costa-Jackson. This year’s performances include Wagner’s “The Flying Dutchman” and Verdi’s “King for a Day”, in honor of the 200^th birthdays of both composers (作曲家).

Tickets start at $26. glimmerglass.org.

1. If you want to enjoy a “Grotto Concert”, which date suits you best?

A．June 15.	B．July 19.
C．August 24.	D．September 4.

2. If you are a big fan of Wagner, you’re advised to go to _____.

A．Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival.

B．the Glimmerglass Festival.

C．Cheyenne Frontier Days.

D．Moab Music Festival.

3. Which part of a website is the text probably chosen from?

A．Education.	B．Art.
C．Business.	D．Literature.