1 . 假定你是李华，你刚从英国为期五天的旅游回来，非常感谢好友Rick的款待。得知他对中国的文化非常感兴趣，特别是即将到来的国庆节，请你写一封信介绍中国的国庆节。内容要点：
1. 感谢他的招待；
2. 介绍中国的国庆节（时间、意义等）；
3. 欢迎他来中国。
注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Rick,

How is everything going?

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Best wishes.

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

2 . 假定你是李华，自制了一些中国结（Chinese knot）。给开网店的美国朋友 Tom 写封信，请他代卖，要 点包括：
1.       外观（尺寸、颜色、材料）
2.       象征意义

3.       价格

注意：1.词数 100 左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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3 . 阅读下面短文,在空格处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

World Read Aloud Day is celebrated each year on the first Wednesday of March. It     1     (start) by the LitWorld.org website in 2010 and has now reached 65 countries. The aim is to encourage people worldwide who cannot read to enjoy the benefits of a book. The website asks everyone     2     (celebrate) the day by taking a book, finding an audience, and reading out aloud. It is about taking action to show the world that the right to read and write     3     (belong) to all people.

The website asks     4    （visit） to join in the movement to reduce     5       number of illiterate（不识字的）people in the world. It is     6     (absolute) necessary to help those who cannot read. The website says, “It’s time to start by reading aloud to     7     might like it. Share a book with a child who might need it, share a story with someone who would treasure it, listen patiently     8     someone else’s story as they share with you.” The United Nations says, “Literacy involves a variety of learning in enabling individuals to achieve their goals, to develop their knowledge,     9     to participate fully in society.” In that way, World Read Aloud Day does help make a     10    (different).

4 . Chinese knot is an ancient folk art form in China, simple     1     attractive as well. Its history can date back to the Zhou Dynasty (1046-256 BC), and it was fully developed in the Tang and Song Dynasties, and became     2     (wide) popular in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. A knot     3     is made of colorful silk thread can bring good luck to its owner. It is often used to express good wishes,     4    (include) happiness, prosperity, love and the absence of evil.

Chinese knot     5     (indicate) that every knot is made of a single rope and named by its specific form and meaning. For example, “Happiness & Health”, “Luck and Auspiciousness (吉祥)” and “Wish you a fair wind”. By combining different knots     6     other well-designed things skillfully, a unique auspicious Chinese knot with many wishes     7     (form). And it is also worth noting that the logo for Beijing’s bid     8     (host) the 2008 Olympics was based on a traditional knot craft design.

Today, people are fond of Chinese knot for its     9     (character) form, colorfulness and deep meaning. Most commonly, the knot is used either as a hanging     10    (decorate), such as in the home or car, or on the body like ring, earrings, hand chain or necklace.

5 . If you go on holiday in Italy, Spain or Greece, don’t be     1     (surprise) if everything is closed at noon. It’s not because the shops are suffering a hard time, but it’s because everyone is at lunch. In these Mediterranean countries, the locals take lunch very     2     (serious). In contrast to many other countries, lunch here is not a quick snack     3     (consume) in front of the computer or on the way to     4     meeting. It is the main event of the day and can last for several hours,     5     (cover) many courses.

Its origin is simple. Because of the hot climate in these countries, farmers thousands of years ago     6     (introduce) a rest during the hottest time of the day. They would have a big meal and then take a nap in     7     _ (prepare) for the remaining work.

Although most employees now work in cooled offices, many families, especially on weekends, still enjoy a luxurious lunch.     8    , the focus is not only on the food. It is a social gathering     9     friends share food, and enjoy the company of others.

This approach to life and eating has many benefits. According to health experts, the Mediterranean diet is one of the     10     (health) in the world. Many people in Italy, Spain and Greece enjoy a long, healthy and happy life.

6 . For those who travel to China, the scenic spots and ancient civilization are     1     (attract) things, and so is Chinese food and drink. Like music, dance and painting, eating is also an art in China and Chinese cuisine     2     (list) as one of the top in the field of world cuisines.

Nobody could tell exactly how many restaurants a specific city has, let alone the roadside eateries (饭馆)     3     (distribute) in streets and back lanes. Wherever you would like to eat, in the restaurants     4    the roadside eateries, make sure that the restaurant is clean and the food has been     5     (fresh) prepared and is hot.

Chinese regard eating as an art,     6    is a comprehensive combination of sight, smell, touch, taste and even sound. Chinese cuisine is an important branch from the Chinese culture and the core is taste while the purpose is     7     (preserve) health.

It is a perfect combination of color, shape,     8     (appear )and flavor. Delicious and nutritious food has been regarded the basics of ordinary life.

Chinese cuisine has a long history and is famous worldwide     9    its rich tastes and delightful colors. The difference in local climate, history and eating customs in each region has produced local dishes and snacks with their own     10     (characteristic).

7 . 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（∧）, 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。

I’m gladly to receive your novel. Thank you for such lovely a gift, for I had been expecting it for a long time. This novel offers to me more understanding of American society and daily life. I know you’re interesting in Chinese festivals, and therefore I have chosen an album of paper cutting for you. Paper cutting is unique form of Chinese cultural relics, that is often used as a decoration for a joyful atmosphere. I hope it will bring happiness and lucks to your family as it always did in China. I’m expecting you to come to China and experience the rich culture on person.

8 . During the cold winter days, there are some interesting festivals (节日) in the world. Look at the following ones.

Harbin Ice and Snow Festival

Place: China

Time: January 5 to February 5

People build incredible things out of ice and snow,decorating them with lights.

The Carnival of Venice

Place: Italy

Time: between February and March

One of the most beautiful festivals in the world,people wear masks and elaborate costumes to hide differences among classes,and there are contests for the best costumers.

Holi Festival

Place: India

Time: late February/March, on the last dull moon day

Hindus and Sikhs,in India,Nepal,and Sri Lanka celebrate the main day of this incredibly fun 16-day festival by throwing colored powder and water at each other.

Sundance Film Festival

Place: Utah, the US

Time: end of February

The largest independent film festival in the US. Watch both feature films and shorts. You need to buy a ticket.

1. Which of the following festivals can’t be celebrated at the end of February?

A．Sundance Film Festival.	B．Harbin Ice and Snow Festival.
C．Holi Festival.	D．The Carnival of Venice.

2. If you want to watch wonderful films, you may go to         .

A．India	B．China
C．America	D．Italy

3. If you go to Europe, which festival can you celebrate?

A．Sundance Film Festival.	B．Holi Festival.
C．The Carnival of Venice.	D．Harbin Ice and Snow Festival.

9 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填人适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Table manners vary from culture to culture.     1     is acceptable in one country may be considered extremely rude in another. Here we will tell you about the traditional table manners     2     the modern table manners in Korea.     3     (tradition), it was the woman’s job     4     (cook) food and set the table. The woman would sit     5     her husband to make sure that he had everything he needed for a pleasant meal. Only     6     the husband finished would the woman and her children eat. Nowadays, table manners have changed a lot.     7     of the family members eat together at the same time. It is common to see everyone help with the meal,     8     (include) the husband. One tradition, however, has not changed. It is the oldest person that starts the meal.     9     (stay)until the oldest person is finished is considered to be     10     basic tradition of Korean table manners.

10 . 第三部分：阅读理解（共15小题；
请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Usually, when your teacher asks a question, there is only one correct answer. But there is one question that has millions of current answers. That question is “What’s your name?” Everyone gives a different answer, but everyone is correct.
Have you ever wondered about people’s names? Where do they come from? What do they mean?
People’s first names, or given names, are chosen by their parents. Sometimes the name of a grandparent or other member of the family is used. Some parents choose the name of a well-known person. A boy could be named George Washington Smith; a girl could be named Helen Keller Jones.
Some people give their children names that mean good things. Clara means “bright”; Beatrice means “one who gives happiness”; Donald means “world ruler”; Leonard means “as brave as a lion”.
The earliest last names, or surnames, were taken from place names. A family with the name Brook or Brooks probably lived near brook(小溪)；someone who was called Longstreet probably lived on a long, paved road. The Greenwood family lived in or near a leafy forest.
Other early surnames came from people’s occupations. The most common occupational name is Smith, which means a person who makes things with iron or other metals. In the past, smiths were very important workers in every town and village. Some other occupational names are: Carter — a person who owned or drove a cart; Potter   —a person who made pots and pans.
The ancestors of the Baker family probably baked bread for their neighbors in their native village. The Carpenter’s great-great-great-grandfather probably built houses and furniture.
Sometimes people were known for the color of their hair or skin, or their size, or their special abilities. When there were two men who were named John in the same village, the John with the gray hair probably became John Gray. Or the John was very tall could call himself John Tallman. John Fish was probably an excellent swimmer and John Lightfoot was probably a fast runner or a good dancer.
Some family names were made by adding something to the father’s name. English-speaking people added –s or –son. The Johnsons are descendants of John; the Roberts family’s ancestor was Robert. Irish and Scottish people added Mac or Mc or O. Perhaps all of the MacDonnells and the McDonnells and the O’Donnells are descendants of the same Donnell.
1. Which of the following aspects do the surnames in the passage NOT cover?

A．Places where people lived.	B．People’s characters.
C．Talents that people possessed.	D．People’s occupations.

2. According to the passage, the ancestors of the Potter family most probably _______.

A．owned or drove a cart	B．made things with metals
C．made kitchen tools or contains	D．built houses and furniture

3. Suppose and English couple whose ancestors lived near a leafy forest wanted their new-born son to become a world leader, the baby might be named _______.

A．Beatrice Smith	B．Leonard Carter
C．George Longstreet	D．Donald Greenwood

4. The underlined word “descendants” in the last paragraph means a person’s _____

A．later generations	B．friends and relatives
C．colleagues and partners	D．later sponsors