1 . Chinese Festivals

As an ancient country, China has various festivals.

The Spring Festival

In the evening before the Spring Festival, families get together and have a big meal. Children also get lucky money from parents.

The Lantern Festival

During this festival, there is special food called “tang yuan”, which is said to symbolize both the first full moon and family unity and completeness. Part of the Lantern Festival tradition involves a game to guess riddles (谜语) attached to the lanterns.

Stilt walking, drumming and the dragon and lion dance are the main entertainment forms of the Lantern Festival.

The Dragon Boat Festival

It is to celebrate the patriotic poet Qu Yuan, a loyal and highly respected minister, who brought peace and prosperity (繁荣) to the state but ended up drowning himself in a river as a result of being vilified (诽谤).

The Double Seventh Festival

On the 7th day of the 7th lunar month, there is a traditional festival full of romance. Recently the youth have celebrated it as Valentine’s Day in China.

The Mid-Autumn Festival

It is a traditional festival for both the Han and minority nationalities in China.The custom of worshipping (礼拜) the moon can be dated back to the ancient Xia and Shang dynasties. The Mid-Autumn Festival is also a holiday for members of a family to get together.

The Double Ninth Festival

On the ninth day of the ninth month in the Chinese lunar calendar, people celebrate the Double Ninth Festival. People usually climb mountains and eat double-ninth cakes, which means our life will become better and better.

1. Which is NOT included in the entertainments of the Lantern Festival?

A．Guessing riddles.	B．Lucky money.
C．Drumming.	D．Dragon dance.

2. Which of the following festival tells about a Chinese ancestor who showed his love to his homeland?

A．The Dragon Boat Festival.	B．The Spring Festival.
C．The Double Seventh Festival.	D．The Mid-Autumn Festival.

3. What aspect is the Mid-Autumn Festival unique in?

A．Families’ reunion.

B．Festival full of romance.

C．Worshipping the moon.

D．Symbolizing the first full moon.

3 . 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 traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year    1     24 solar terms. Winter Solstice (冬至) comes as the 22nd solar term of the year. On the first day of the Winter Solstice, the Northern Hemisphere experiences the    2     (short) day and the longest night in the year, as the sun shines directly at the Tropic of Capricorn (南回归线). From then on, the days become longer and the nights become shorter. The Winter Solstice also marks the    3     (arrive) of the coldest season in the year.

There was     4     saying in ancient China, “The Winter Solstice is as important as the Spring Festival.” As early as the Zhou Dynasty, great events    5    (hold) on the day of the Winter Solstice,     6     was also considered the first day of the new year.

The Winter Solstice became a winter festival during the Han Dynasty. The celebratory activities were    7     (official) organized. On this day, both officials and ordinary people would have a rest. During the following dynasties, such as the Tang, Song and Qing dynasties, during the Winter Solstice, it was also common for people    8     (offer) sacrifices (祭品) to ancestors.

In the winter, people suggest    9     (eat) an appropriate amount of nuts, such as peanuts, walnuts and chestnuts, which does good to one’s body. Traditional Chinese medical science teaches people that most nuts help to    10     (strength) the brain and heart. During the Winter Solstice in North China, it is essential to eat dumplings.

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Just like spoken language, body language v    1     from culture to culture. The c    2     thing is using body language in a way that is a    3     to the culture you are in. For example, making eye contact — looking into someone’s eyes — in some countries is a way to display interest. In other countries, by c    4    , eye contact is not always approved of. For example, in many Middle Eastern countries, men and women are not socially permitted to make eye contact. In Japan, it may demonstrate r    5     to look down when talking to an older person.

The gesture for “OK” has different meanings in different c    6    . In Japan, someone who w    7     another person employing the gesture might think it means money. In France, a person encountering an i    8     gesture may interpret it as meaning zero. H    9    , you should avoid making this gesture in Brazil and Germany, as it is not considered p    10    .

5 . 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 term Xuan paper first appeared in On Famous Paintings through the Ages,     1     book written by Tang Dynasty artist Zhang Yanyuan, in     2     he described Xuan paper as an ideal carrier for calligraphy and painting. Handma de Xuan paper from Jingxian county, East China’s Anhui province, was listed as a tribute(贡品) to the royal court for its best quality during the period.

    3    (make) Xuan paper is     4    (extreme) strict. Sandalwood bark, a plant native to southern China, goes through 108     5    (procedure) together with rice straw over the course of three years before it can transform into fine Xuan paper. The entire procedure is so complicated that even the most skilled man can only learn     6    (master) limited number of steps.

Xuan paper has accompanied(陪伴) the Chinese artists     7     thousands of years. Unlike other forms of paper, it is very resistant to damage     8    (bring) by time. It is this durability(耐用性) that has saved many     9    (value) works from ancient China.

Papermaking     10    (be) a result of wisdom of the ancient Chinese, and Xuan paper is the highest point of papermaking.

6 . Here are four activities in October. Go and get yourself out of your house.

Activity 1: Hope with Every Step 5K Race

It will be held on Saturday, October 7 at Taglienti Field on the Spruce Mountain High School campus. This event is held in honor of Josh Brochu, 13 and his sister Brook Brochu, 10, both of whom have a rare disease that affects children. All the money collected from the event will go to the A-T Childrens’ Project, a non-profit (非盈利的) organization which raises money for medical research and health centers. Visit www. atcp. org for more information.

Activity 2: A Free Movie Supported by Farmington Baptist Church

It will be shown at 7: 00 pm on October 3 at 194 Whittier Road in Farmington. The movie When the Game Stands Tall tells the true story of the De La Salle Spartans High School football team, which set 151-game winning streak (连胜) record. Football coach Bob Ladouceur’s belief always was, “We don’t expect you to play perfectly, but to give a perfect effort.”

Activity 3: Wilton Free Public Library’s Birthday Party

The library is turning 100 years old! All are welcome to attend the party celebrating 100 years of the beautiful library building. From 10: 00 am to 1: 00 pm on October 3, families are welcome to come to the library for some food and fun! There will be historical displays, fun book-themed food, face painting, and games and presents for kids. Please come and celebrate!

Activity 4: The Fourth Annual Pumpkin Festival

It will take place on Saturday, October 7. There will be various family activities, including movies, dog shows and children’s gifts.

All events will take place in the Front Street Neighborhood. For more information, please visit the website: farmingtonpumpkin festival. net.

1. Where will the Fourth Annual Pumpkin Festival be held?

A．At 194 Whittier Road.	B．At Taglienti Field.
C．In Wilton Free Public Library.	D．In the Front Street Neighborhood.

2. What is the aim of Activity 3?

A．To collect money.	B．To explore nature.
C．To celebrate something.	D．To start an organization.

3. When will the film When the Game Stands Tall start?

A．At 10: 00 am on October 3.	B．At 7: 00 pm on October 3.
C．At 7: 00 pm on October 7.	D．At 1: 00 pm on October 7.

7 . 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.

8 . What would the man go to the festival for?

A．The foreigners.

B．The costumes.

C．The food.

10 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10%语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（Λ），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Dear Lucy,

I’m Li Hua,How are you going these days? As you know, there are various destination of cultural heritage in China. Yet the one I like better for visiting is Mogao Caves. The reasons for my choice is as follows.

Mogao Caves are located at a key point along the Silk Route, that is the crossroads of trade as well religious, cultural and intellectual influences. Mogao are distinguishing for their statues and wall paintings, spanned 1,000 years of Buddhist art with an unmatched historical value. It’s a appealing place that you won’t miss it. It’s really worth visiting and I’m extreme looking forward to visiting it soon.

Yours.

Li Hua