1 . In China, there are a lot of traditional festivals like Spring Festival, Mid-Autumn Day and Tomb-Sweeping Day. Mid-Autumn Day is very popular._________ that day, Chinese people usually get together and_________moon cakes. The moon cakes are round_________usually have some meat or nuts in it. They also eat nice food and drink some juice. After that, they often_________TV. Today is Mid-Autumn Day. In my family, my father is_________his car, he will drive to work tomorrow. He loves his_________very much. My mother is looking at the moon, and_________me a story of Chang’e. She likes the big moon. My sister Lingling is_________her American friend Jenny. Jenny is 14 years old, too. She is now in New York in_________with her parents. She is telling__________what she is doing on Mid-Autumn Day. We all love our Mid-Autumn Day.

1.

A．In

B．At

C．On

D．For

2.

A．drink

B．has

C．eat

D．cut

3.

A．but

B．or

C．so

D．and

4.

A．see

B．watch

C．look

D．talk

5.

A．opening

B．driving

C．washing

D．sweeping

6.

A．cat

B．son

C．moon cakes

D．car

7.

A．saying

B．speaking

C．talking

D．telling

8.

A．calling

B．using

C．connecting

D．sending

9.

A．China

B．America

C．England

D．Canada

10.

A．him

B．her

C．their

D．our

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。

Liu Ruying,     1     grandfather is a huge fan of Peking Opera, has been interested in Peking Opera for much of her young life. Her grandfather is a great influence     2     her. At the age of 8, she     3    (begin) to practice the classic art. It wasn’t easy for a little girl     4    (experience) the difficult training, as performances combine martial arts, dancing and acrobatics(杂技).

“Sometimes I was tired,“ she said. ”I had to balance my studies and other     5    (course) I was interested in, such as dance. But the great charm(魅力) of Peking Opera made me always practice it.”

When Liu got the news that her region would have a cultural exchange with other countries, she had the idea of     6    (introduce) Peking Opera to the world in English. With     7     help of her mother, she took part in the activity after several months of practice.

“I     8    (extreme) love traditional Chinese culture,” she said. “Peking Opera has a long history of about 200 years and     9    (consider) a treasure of our nation. We should let     10    (we) make great efforts to carry forward our culture and protect the cultural diversity of the world.”

3 . The world’s craziest festivals

Crazy festivals all over the world are out there just waiting to be celebrated. Join Cornelia Kumfert on a trip to the most unusual events taking place around the globe.

Burning Man Festival

Every year in Nevada (US) there is artwork and cunosities galore to marvel at when the Black Rock Desert changes into a mammoth art exhibition.

In August and September, some 70,00 people come here to celetrate the Burning Man Festival.

San Diego Comic Con

Surely superheroes don’t queue? Well, at San Diego’s Comic Convention they do. Each July hey open their dos to fans of Superman and other comic figures. More than 100,000 annual visitors have paid homage to their mythical heroes.

Crying Baby Festival, Tokyo

At the Crying Baby Festival in Tokyo (Japan), sumo wrestlers do what they can to bring babies to tears.

Sadists run riot? Certainly not! It’s a 400-year-old tradition based on a Japanese proverb, which says that crying babies grow fastest and parents believe the event brings good health to their children.

Palio Contest, Siena

Fame and honour await the winner of the Palio contest in Siena (Italy).

In July and August, ten inhabitants of different districts of the city jockey for first place in a spectacular horse race.

The trophy goes to the contestant whose horse crosses the finishing line first—whether he’s still in the saddle or not.

1. Which of the festivals offers a view of art?

A．Burning Man Festival.	B．Palio Contest, Siena.
C．Crying Baby Festival, Tokyo.	D．San Diego Comic Con.

2. How was the festival in Tokyo founded?

A．On the basis of a proverb.	B．Based on a phrase.
C．According to a story.	D．At the request of the public.

3. What can tourists see in Siena of Italy between July and August?

A．A burning man show.	B．A comedy play.
C．A horse race.	D．A baby-crying show.