1 . It is just past five o’clock on the Chinese New Year’s Eve. The dinner table is already
Six-year-old Bofeng has not
After, dinner, the whole family
| A．surrounded | B．replaced | C．decorated | D．set |
| A．drags | B．lifts | C．presses | D．delivers |
| A．rich | B．strange | C．ordinary | D．entire |
| A．sight | B．bite | C．chance | D．picture |
| A．sought | B．colleted | C．sorted | D．prepared |
| A．seen | B．greeted | C．contacted | D．confirmed |
| A．Thus | B．Besides | C．Indeed | D．Meanwhile |
| A．cold | B．pressure | C．suffering | D．challenges |
| A．noise | B．accent | C．laughter | D．leisure |
| A．distant | B．crowded | C．native | D．attractive |
| A．stressful | B．tough | C．typical | D．convenient |
| A．run | B．circle | C．wonder | D．move |
| A．dealing with | B．chatting with | C．calling on | D．focusing on |
| A．protection | B．comfort | C．fortune | D．convenience |
| A．responsibly | B．definitely | C．frequently | D．independently |
As the temperature continues to drop, the golden autumn seems to be coming to an end, indicating the arrival of the Cold Dew period. Cold Dew, known as “Hanlu” in Chinese,
During Cold Dew, temperatures drop significantly and the sun cannot reach the deep waters completely. Therefore, fish swim in shallow waters,
Chrysanthemums (菊花) are the symbolic flower of Cold Dew.
Body language varies from culture to culture. The crucial thing is using body language appropriately to the culture you are in. For example,
1. What is the purpose of National Hugging Day?
| A．To be in memory of a famous American. |
| B．To promote the emotional benefits of hugging. |
| C．To remind people of the coming of Valentine’s Day. |
| A．Refusing to hug strangers. | B．Hugging as long as possible. | C．Asking before hugging. |
| A．January 21 is a good day for hugging. |
| B．Hugging makes kids more intelligent. |
| C．Kissing is acceptable in most societies. |
5 . Canada is diverse and vast, and the festivals celebrated there reflect this. Here are some exciting ones that attract visitors worldwide.
Vancouver Celebration of Light
The largest fireworks competition in the world is held every summer in Vancouver. It consists of concerts, food stalls, and the Seawall Challenge, a popular urban adventure race. The festival, which lasts about a week, makes for a great way to get to know the city from a local standpoint.
Edmonton Folk Festival
From its humble beginning in 1980, Edmonton Folk Festival has grown to be one of the world’s famous folk festivals. Held each August, the lineup of the 10-day-long festival is always outstanding and ticket prices stay reasonable. Edmonton is also a gateway to Jasper and the Canadian Rockies, about two hours away in case you have extra time to explore after the festival.
Toronto International Film Festival
Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is one of the leading film festivals in the world, ranking closely with Cannes and Sundance. Films such as Hotel Rwanda, American Beauty, and The Big Chill made their premieres (首映) at this famous star-filled event held each September. The 11-day-long festival is also known as the kick-off of awards season, with many films that make their first public performance at TIFF going on to get nominated for Oscars and Golden Globe awards.
Montreal Comedy Festival
Since 1983, Montreal Comedy Festival, or, Just for Laughs as it is more commonly known, has been inviting people to get together just for fun, just for entertainment-just for laughs. The festival, which takes place every year for two weeks in July, has grown in popularity and reputation and today features some of the world’s greatest comedians and it also resulted in a television show that is broadcast internationally.
1. What do Vancouver Celebration of Light and Edmonton Folk Festival have in common?| A．They feature fireworks. | B．They require admission tickets. |
| C．They consist of concerts | D．They are held annually. |
| A．Edmonton Folk Festival. | B．Montreal Comedy Festival. |
| C．Vancouver Celebration of Light. | D．Toronto International Film Festival. |
| A．Vancouver. | B．Edmonton. | C．Toronto. | D．Montreal. |
The Cultural Landscape of Old Tea Forests of the Jingmai Mountain in Pu’er
Li Qun, director of the National Cultural Heritage Administration, promised that China will continue making efforts to better manage the site, and guide local communities
On Jingmai Mountain, local communities also join in the protection of the site,
This World Heritage Site,
7 . No matter where you live, giving gifts is a common way for us to express thanks, concern or love. Although the reasons for giving gifts are about the same around the world, the traditions of giving gifts can be quite different from one another.
In Europe, don’t accidentally cut yourself out of someone’s life.
In the US, a set of kitchen knives seems like the perfect gift idea for a wedding or holiday. However, in certain European countries like Germany, superstition (迷信) defines that a knife presented as a gift will end your friendship. There is a way to beat this superstition: tie a penny to the knife or gift box. The receiver then returns the penny to you as a “payment” to drive away the bad luck.
In Native America, your host gives gifts rather than receives them.
The Native American gift giving custom is exactly the opposite to that of any other culture. Traditionally, during weddings and some big celebrations (birthdays aren’t included), guests are the receivers of gifts rather than the host.
In Japan, presentation is paramount.
The Japanese place great emphasis on the act of gift giving, and presentation plays a big role in determining how your gift is received. For example, it’s considered unpleasant to receive uncovered cash. So whether you’re sending money as a gift or just leaving a tip, place your money in an envelope to ensure it’s received in a respectful manner.
In China, red envelopes and even denominations (面额) bring good luck.
Chinese New Year has a rich set of traditions. One of the most popular customs of this holiday is giving out money in red envelopes. Known as yasuiqian, these gifts are meant to bring good luck. In addition to how you give money, there’s also superstition relating to the amount you give. Giving an odd numbered amount of money is considered bad luck. It’s important to make sure that even the first digit is even as numbers like 30 and 5 0 are considered odd.
1. Which way of gift giving is acceptable based on the text?| A．Sending uncovered cash to a friend as a gift in Japan. |
| B．Giving a knife with a penny tied as a gift in Germany. |
| C．Receiving gifts from a Native American host at his birthday party. |
| D．Giving three hundred yuan to a Chinese child during the New Year. |
| A．In Europe. | B．In China. | C．In Japan. | D．In Native America. |
| A．Vital. | B．Impractical. | C．Respectful. | D．Unpleasant. |
8 . 
This year’s Beijing Culture Forum was held from Sept.14 to 15 in the capital. Here are a series of talks with famous persons covering various fields.
Goran Durdevic:Goran Durdevic, lecturer of the Beiwai College, Beijing Foreign Studies University, said: “I’m particularly interested in those parts dedicated to cultural heritage and archeology.”
Citing his documentaries about heritages in Beijing as examples, he said: “I will talk about several documentaries.”
Agshin Aliyev:“I’m impressed by what China has achieved in digital use in education and culture during the past decade,” said Agshin Aliyev, PhD, head of the Azerbaijani Language Department at the School of Asian Studies, Beijing Foreign Studies University.
“We have also witnessed China’s efforts for its culture going global and telling China’s stories to foreign friends.”
Sha Xiaolan:“Technology has redefined the communication, creation and experience of culture, paving the way for entirely new possibilities,” said director and producer Sha Xiaolan.
“While AR and VR technologies bring the immersion(沉浸)of cultural experiences, AR technology is gradually finding its way in creative fields, becoming part of cultural creativity.”
Zhao Shengliang:Zhao Shengliang, secretary of the CPC Committee of Dunhuang Academy, said, “As we have access to many digital resources, we can use them to create movies or television programmes. We also make cultural and creative products explaining Dunhuang culture in popular and understandable language, as well as products that show Dunhuang’s art and features.”
1. What do Goran Durdevic and Agshin Aliyev have in common?| A．Loving archeology. | B．Doing teaching jobs in China. |
| C．Working in Dunhuang. | D．Talking about documentaries. |
| A．Goran Durdevic. | B．Agshin Aliyev. |
| C．Sha Xiaolan. | D．Zhao Shengliang. |
| A．To advertise Dunhuang. | B．To sell the products. |
| C．To use digital resources. | D．To develop the culture. |
9 . Activities for the St. Patrick’s Day
Celtic Journey with the Nashville Symphony (交响乐)
Enrico Lopez-Yañez, the Principal Pops Conductor of the Nashville Symphony, leads the Nashville Symphony joining the Scott-Ellis School of Irish Dance for a night of Irish music and dancing. Put on your best green dress and get ready for a night of entertainment you’ll never forget.
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All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, One Symphony Place, Nashville. $38~$126.
St. Patrick’s Day Hands-on Cooking Class
Learn the techniques for silky braised meat such as Lamb Stew & Corned Beef, as well as Irish classics Colcannon & Rarebit. Participate in karaoke and enjoy St. Patrick’s Day-inspired snacks.
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Adults. Green Door Gourmet, 7007 River Road Pike, Nashville. $55.
Annual St. Patrick’s Music City Long-distance Running
Runners will start on Victory Avenue, onto South First Street, continue into Shelby Park, turn left to Greenway, 1oop (环绕) around Sevier Lake, then exit Sevier Lake, and go onto Shelby Bottoms till the finish point. For 10K runners, turn around to complete a second loop of the above course.
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Ages 18-50. Nissan Stadium, One Titans Way, Nashville. $60 for the 5K and $80 for the 10K.
Note: For group participants (at least 3 people), there is a 10% discount for the registration.
Lucky Leprechaun Hunt
Bounce on inflatable mats(充气垫)and search for gold coins for prizes. Here we can give kids their best birthday party. It’s the perfect place for great, bouncy fun with huge bounce houses and plenty of games - there is even a special birthday throne!
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Ages 3-6. Bounce U Murfreesboro, 1222 Park Ave., Murfreesboro. $11.95.
1. What can visitors do at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center?| A．Learn how to conduct bands from Enrico. | B．Acquire some cooking techniques. |
| C．Enjoy a feast of music and dancing. | D．Dance with the performers on stage. |
| A．$162. | B．$180. | C．$200. | D．$216. |
| A．Schermerhorn Symphony Center. | B．Green Door Gourmet. |
| C．Nissan Stadium. | D．Bounce U Murfreesboro. |
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