2 . 阅读下面短文，从每题所给四个选项中选出与文中五处划线意义最匹配的选项。

On New Year's Day, we visited every neighbor in the village and were ________ greeted warmly at each house. A group of people paraded (游行) through the village, two of them dressed as a lion, going into every home to perform a song for good ________ fortune. I was attracted by this and followed the group, taking photos to share with my family. We visited other relatives the next day, who had prepared a lot of ________ delicious food. At night, we all went to KTV and had a great time singing together. During my final afternoon, I felt very Chinese as I played mahjong(麻将) while ________ sipping green tea. I even won my first two games. Feeling like an ________ outsider is quite normal for Westerners in China, but every person I met in that small village in Hunan made me feel like I was at home.

1.

A．achieved

B．welcomed

C．adjusted

D．suggested

2.

A．help

B．advice

C．luck

D．food

3.

A．important

B．ugly

C．smelly

D．tasty

4.

A．drinking

B．making

C．cooking

D．selling

5.

A．local

B．stranger

C．relative

D．friend

3 . In ancient Greece, festivals were an essential part of their culture. These festivals were celebrated in honor of various gods and goddesses and were a way for people to come together and celebrate their beliefs.

One of the most important festivals in ancient Greece was the Eleusinian Mysteries. This festival was held in honor of Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and fertility (丰产). The Eleusinian Mysteries were a series of rituals (仪式) that celebrated the cycle of life and death. Participants would go through a process that involved fasting (斋戒), purification, and secret rituals.

The Dionysia was another significant festival in ancient Greece. This festival was intended for Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, and theater. The Dionysia consisted of several days of dinning, drinking wine, and watching plays performed by playwrights such as Sophocles and Euripides.

Festivals were not just about honoring gods; they also served as a way for people to come together as a community. During festivals, people would gather in public spaces to socialize, watch performances or sporting events, or participate in religious ceremonies.

In addition to these major festivals, there were many other smaller festivals throughout ancient Greece that celebrated local traditions or honored specific gods or goddesses. These festivals varied from region to region but all shared the common purpose of bringing people together to celebrate their beliefs.

In conclusion, festivals played an important role in ancient Greek culture as they provided opportunities for people to come together and celebrate their shared culture. These festivals were not just about honoring the gods; they were also a way for people to socialize and participate in community events. The use of festivals as a means of cultural expression is still popular in modern times, and serves as a proof to the enduring treasure of ancient Greece.

1. What’s the function of festivals in Greece?

A．Chances for people to know other cultures.

B．Honor to people’s glorious process of life.

C．Rewards for people’s devotion to the society.

D．Religious themes and occasions for gatherings.

2. Why were the Eleusinian Mysteries and the Dionysia held?

A．To hold a music party.	B．To have a big dinner party.
C．To honor the rich gift from nature.	D．To put on plays written by famous people.

3. Whether big festivals or small ones, they serve as an occasion for ______.

A．social contacts	B．people’s show of talents.
C．volunteer activities	D．choices of the good tradition

4. What’s a suitable title for the text?

A．The Major Festivals in Greece.	B．Reasons Behind Festivals in Greece.
C．Activities in Greek Festivals.	D．Changes about Festivals in Greece.

5 . Family-Friendly Outdoor Festivals

Here are some of the best outdoor festivals for families.
Strawberry Music Festival: Groveland, CA
When: May and August

Held in Yosemite National Park, the Strawberry Music Festival, held twice a summer, is famous for its programming, swimming, and hiking at Birch Lake, superb arts and crafts, and more. The program offers activities like arts and crafts, nature programs, dance and music workshops, and storytelling. Free for kids aged 6 and under.

Lake Eden Arts Festival: Black Mountain, NC
When: May and October

Just 20 minutes outside of Asheville, LEAF is an arts festival that’s super kid-friendly. Families can camp out, go canoeing (划独木舟) and swimming in Lake Eden, and create crafts, and enjoy music and poetry performed on seven stages. Free for kids aged 9and under.

Joshua Tree Music Festival: Joshua Tree, CA
When: May and October

Twice a year, this kid-friendly global music festival draws thousands of families to the Mojave Desert at the gateway to Joshua Tree National Park. There are performances from dozens of musical artists from around the world, while Kidsville is filled with arts and crafts, yoga, dance parties, music workshops, and circus shows. Free for kids aged 10 and under.

Bumbershoot: Seattle: WA
When: September

Since 1971, Bumbershoot has been one of Seattle’s premier culture and arts festivals, drawing families from all over the Pacific Northwest. The program shows the best of comedy, dance, film, literary arts, performing arts, and theater, but it’s the strong music al program of top act s that makes this festival a must. Free for kids aged 7 and under.

1. When can visitors admire Strawberry Music Festival?

A．In April.

B．In May.

C．In September.

D．In October.

2. Which of the following may suit a camping lover?

A．Bumbershoot.	B．Strawberry Music Festival.
C．Lake Eden Arts Festival.	D．Joshua Tree Music Festival.

3. What can people do in Bumbershoot?

A．See a movie.	B．Create crafts.
C．Go swimming.	D．Perform comedy themselves.

6 . China has the history of more than five thousand years. As a result, there are many traditional arts that have been inherited (传承), such as paper cutting. People can use scissors to cut different shapes, like flowers and animals. Paper cutting has a history of more than 1, 500 years. It was widespread particularly during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Let’s learn about paper cutting.

Wonderful meanings

Paper cutting has some wonderful meanings. In our mind, paper cuttings can always bring us happiness and good luck. At the Spring Festival, people put up “Fu” on doors or windows. At a wedding, people usually put up “Xi”.

The largest paper cutting in the world

The largest paper cutting was made by Guo Xiaodong. It has an area of about 456 square meters. It is as large as a basketball court.

Why are most paper cuttings red?

In old times, people respected the sun. Red is the color of the sun. We always regard red as the symbol of hope and good luck. Now, we can still see red everywhere in China. The walls of old palaces are red. Lanterns are red. Weddings are always full of red things, too.

Black paper cutting in Shanzhou

It is true that the color most frequently used in paper cutting is red, which symbolizes health and prosperity. But paper cuttings in Shanzhou, Henan Province are black. Black is the best color there. Shanzhou is a dry place. The local people make black paper cuttings to wish for rain.

1. How long has paper cutting been popular in China?

A．More than five thousand years.	B．About 1, 500 years.
C．456 years.	D．Not mentioned.

2. What can paper cutting always bring us in our mind?

A．Flowers and animals.	B．Happiness and good luck.
C．Hopeless and bad luck.	D．Health and prosperity.

3. Which statement is true according to the text?

A．Paper cutting is one of the modern folk arts in China.

B．At the Spring Festival, people put up “Xi” on windows.

C．The largest paper cutting is as large as a baseball court.

D．We always regard red as the symbol of hope and good luck.

4. How do the local people in Shanzhou wish for rain?

A．By planting more trees.	B．By making black paper cutting.
C．By holding a wedding.	D．By putting up “Fu” on doors.

5. What does the passage mainly talk about?

A．Traditional arts.	B．The red lanterns.
C．Paper cutting.	D．A dry place

9 . Known as kung fu in the West, Chinese martial arts come in many forms. From aunties in the park to Shaolin monks (和尚), everyone is, in fact, practicing kung fu.

Tai chi

Tai chi, or Taijiquan as it is more commonly known, is perhaps more connected with aunties in the park than with powerful martial artists. But tai chi is practiced for both its health benefits and as defense training. Tai chi features its slow movements. Meeting brute force (蛮劲) with brute force is sure to leave both sides injured. Meeting brute force with softness, however, allows the incoming force to exhaust itself so it can more easily be redirected.

Wing Chun

Like tai chi, Wing Chun is based on a philosophy of overcoming hardness by softness. Relaxation and calmness are central to Wing Chun’s fighting style. Wing Chun’s two most famous practitioners were Yip Man and his pupil, Bruce Lee.

Bajiquan

Bajiquan, meaning eight extreme fists, is much more forceful in style than tai chi or Wing Chun. It features explosive, short-range motions and is famous for its elbow and shoulder strikes. The first practitioner clearly identified in history was a man named Wu Zhong.

Sanda

Sanda, also known as Sanshou, is a mixture of traditional kung fu and modern combat practices. Sanda is believed to have originated from ancient Chinese Lei Tai fights. As part of the development of martial arts sports by the Chinese government, a standard curriculum (课程) for Sanda has been developed.

1. What do tai chi and Wing Chun have in common?

A．They have many ageing fans.	B．They rely on soft movements.
C．They belong to defense training.	D．They are famous for their practitioners.

2. What is the characteristic of Bajiquan?

A．Its long history.	B．Its explosive motions.
C．Its violent strikes.	D．Its extreme requirements.

3. What did Sanda develop from?

A．Lei Tai fights.	B．A standard curriculum.
C．Traditional practices.	D．A philosophic thought.