2 . Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill once said, “The British are the only people who like to be told how bad things are.” This is definitely (绝对地) true of British comedy. Most people think humor is about happy things, but for the British, the opposite is true. We love to use our cruel sense of humor to complain and be negative (消极的).

British comedy, for example, draws a fine line between comedy and tragedy (悲剧). BBC’s The Office is a TV show, famous for its dry humor. The main character, David Brent, is a foolish man, and the show’s comedy comes from his delusions. For example, he often tells himself that he is loved by everyone but the viewer can see that everyone hates him.

Stupid characters for the audience to laugh at are an old tradition in Britain. In Shakespeare’s play Twelfth Night, the character Malvolio is an old man whom people play tricks on. The audience will laugh away, although the reality is that this man is a truly tragic individual (个体).

This side of British humor is reflected (反映) in friendships as well. At university, my friends and I would always laugh at one another. I had an American friend who actually found this sarcasm (挖苦) quite upsetting. She didn’t realize that in Britain, the better friends you are with someone, the more you laugh at them.

This approach – laughing at everything – may sound rather depressing (让人郁闷的), but our strange humor played a big part in British history. In World War II, along with a stiff upper lip (坚定沉着), the British got through it by laughing. What else was there to do?

There is a saying in English: “Laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and you cry alone.” If you are ever on the receiving end of British sarcasm, you may feel like crying, but it’s best to just laugh it off!

1. How is British comedy different from other types?

A．It is often surprising and boring.

B．It often laughs at human nature.

C．It is often about negative things.

D．It often makes people feel depressed.

2. What does the underlined word “delusions” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．strong abilities

B．fun characters

C．incorrect beliefs

D．deep confidence

3. Why is Shakespeare’s play Twelfth Night mentioned in the article?

A．To show one of the best examples of British comedy.

B．To explain how Shakespeare’s comedy is different.

C．To show how difficult it is to make people accept British comedy.

D．To prove Britain has a long tradition of laughing at stupid characters.

4. How does the author advise people to react to British humor?

A．Learn from it.

B．Don’t take it seriously.

C．Reply sarcastically.

D．Be careful not to make stupid mistakes.

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。

Hanfu is one of the traditional types of Chinese clothing. The term “Hanfu”,     1     (create) in recent years by Internet users, describes the Han people’s clothing during the Han Dynasty. But it     2     (ban) at the beginning of the Qing Dynasty.

When people talk about Hanfu, it usually means a long robe (长袍)     3     loose sleeves and a belt at the waist. The materials for making the clothes were     4     (careful) chosen, such as damask silk, cotton and so on.

Hanfu     5     (be) a symbol of traditional Chinese culture. It also has a far-reaching influence on the clothing in other neighboring Asian     6     (country), such as the Japanese kimono (和服) and the Korean Hanbok. Having been out of fashion for more than 400 years, Hanfu is reconstructed by many Chinese people as part of a trend that     7     public should be proud of their Chinese culture. Many supporters believe that wearing Hanfu brings them a strong sense of     8     (nation) identity.

Many universities in China have a Hanfu Society     9     members wear Hanfu to celebrate traditional Chinese festivals, and they use that opportunity     10     (introduce) their Hanfu to others.

4 . The UK's music festivals are world famous but there are plenty more to celebrate in the country.

Burns Night, Scotland

On 25 January, Scots celebrate the life and works of Scotland's national poet Robert Burns by holding a special Burns Supper. This can be a chance for friends to get together with a huge formal dinner. Guests take it in turn to recite Burns' poems or sing one of his songs.

Hay Festival, Hay-on-Wye, Wales

For 10 days each May, the small town of Hay on-Wye on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales is filled with writers, filmmakers, musicians, and people who come to hear them talk and exchange ideas. The festival celebrates great writing of all genres (体裁) and it all takes place in a village in the town.

Camp Festival, Dorset

As a branch of a festival held in Dorset, it's one of the best family festivals in the UK Held every year in the grounds of the historic Lulworth Castle in Dorset, the festival includes top live music acts, but as the organizer say, “kids are king” at Camp Festival, with a wide variety of entertainment, workshops and fun for kids. The 2020 Camp Festival takes place from 25 to 28 July.

Guy Fawkes Day or “Bonfire Night”

All over the UK on 5 November, the British light bonfires and set off fireworks in their back gardens or, more commonly these days, at organized events in public parks. They celebrate the Catholic Guy Fawkes' failed attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament (议会院) on 5 November, 1605.

1. Which festivals are related to literature (文学)?

A．Hay Festival and Camp Festival.	B．Bums Night and Hay Festival.
C．Burs Night and Guy Fawkes Day.	D．Camp Festival and Guy Fawkes Day.

2. When does the festival most attractive to children take place?

A．In July.

B．In May.

C．In January.

D．In November.

3. What does Guy Fawkes Day celebrate?

A．An impressive building.	B．A successful adventure.
C．An organized game.	D．A historical event.

5 . I had always heard that North Americans value independence, and that Europeans value, togetherness. But I never fully understood it until 2 months ago, when I left my Ph.D. lab in Canada for a 4-month research in a lab in France. On my first day, Pierre — a Ph.D. student whose desk is across from mine — tapped me on the shoulder and asked: "Coffee?" I nodded and followed him down the hallway to the common room, where other grad students were filing in. I sat there, cautiously sipping the bitter liquid five times stronger than my normal Americano and trying hard not to reveal my uncultured tastes, while lab chatter（闲聊）filled the air.

Coffee breaks are a routine part of work life here. The chatter sometimes turns to serious scientific topics. But mostly, the meetups offer a chance to unwind — to share stories about life inside and outside the lab and to connect with people who understand what you're going through.

The lighthearted atmosphere and sense of community is a welcome contrast to my life in Canada, where I spent most of my workdays all alone. I went into the lab each morning with set goals for my day. At lunch, I'd keep my eyes glued to my computer while I shoveled（大量送入）forkfuls of salad into my mouth, trying to power through my to-do list.

Our lab held weekly meetings where we'd take turns presenting our latest, work and getting feedback from colleagues. But we didn't take daily coffee breaks. My labmates and I were too busy collecting data and publishing papers.

Looking back now, I realize how much we were missing. Researchers need community because good ideas don't just come from reading literature and thinking deep thoughts; it's helpful to bounce ideas off others, particularly in a nonthreatening environment. It's also helpful to have a spot to share the day-to-day ups and downs of life as a grad student. How else are you supposed to know that you're not the only one suffering from challenges like anxiety?

1. What can we learn about the author from the first paragraph?

A．He has a European dependent personality.

B．He was ill at ease in the new environment.

C．He was ashamed of his uncultured background.

D．He is too vain to work with other grad students.

2. The author takes coffee breaks as a way to            .

A．break away from his work life in Canada.

B．get involved in serious scientific topics.

C．relax and exchange ideas with people.

D．collecting data from his colleagues.

3. Which of the following best describes the authors work life in Canada?

A．Demanding but satisfactory.

B．Impersonal but efficient.

C．Challenging and tiresome.

D．Stressful and independent.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Why Scientists Should Take Coffee breaks?

B．Coffee Inspires Creativity in Scientists

C．Lighthearted Atmosphere Counts

D．North American Life VS. European Life

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

Tomb Sweeping Day is     1     one-day Chinese holiday that has been celebrated for centuries. It falls     2     April 4 or April 5, depending on the lunar calendar. It is a     3     (nation) holiday in China, with most people having the day off from work or school to allow time to travel to the grave-sites (墓地).

The day     4     (mean) to remember and pay respect to a person’s ancestors. Thus, on Tomb Sweeping Day, families visit and clean the grave-site of their ancestors     5     (show) their respect.

First, weeds are removed from the grave-site and the tombstone is cleaned and swept. Any necessary repairs to the grave-site     6     (be) also made. The new earth is added and willow     7     (branch) are placed on top of the grave-site.

Next, joss sticks (香) are placed by the grave. The sticks are then lit and an offering of food and paper money is placed at the tomb. Paper money is burned while family members show their respect by     8     (sincere) bowing to their ancestors. Fresh flowers are placed at the tomb and some families also plant willow trees. In addition to     9     (visit) grave-sites, people also go for walks in the countryside, plant willows (柳树),     10     fly kites. Other traditional activities on Tomb Sweeping Day include playing tug-of-war (拔河) and swinging on swings.

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

In China, the history of people planting and using bamboo dates back to as far as 7, 000 years ago. As early as the Shang Dynasty, bamboo was used for food, clothing, housing, transportation, musical instruments and even weapons. Since then it     1     (use) in many aspects of people’s daily lives.

The     2     (apply) of bamboo in science and technology is thrilling. In 51 BC, Li Bing, in Sichuan,     3     (lead) the local people in building the Dujiang Weirs, the first irrigation (灌溉) network in the world, in     4     bamboo played an important role. The world’s oldest water pipe was also made of bamboo. During the Han Dynasty, the people in Sichuan     5     (success) sank a 1600-metre-deep well with thick bamboo ropes. This technology did not spread to Europe     6     the 19th century, and it was by using the technology     7     the Americans drilled the first oil well in Pennsylvania in 1859.

In Chinese culture, bamboo is well-known as     8     of the “four gentlemen” in plants. To many distinguished men, bamboo is a symbol of goodness and honesty. It is always closely     9     (connect) with people of positive spirits. Bamboo culture always plays a positive role in encouraging people to hold on when     10     (face) tough situations.

8 . 假定你是李华，你校将于4月18日上午9:00开设有关中国戏剧的线上专家讲座。请你给交换生Jack写一封邮件，邀请他到你家一起观看，共同感受中国传统文化。
注意:
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jack,
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Yours,

Li Hua

9 . Visitors to Britain may find the best place to sample local culture is in a traditional pub. But these friendly pubs can be dangerous places of potential gaffes（失礼）for the newcomers.

A team of researchers have discovered some of the unknown customs of British pub-starting with the difficulty of getting a drink. Most pubs have no waiters-you have to go to the bar to buy drinks. A group of Italian youths waiting 45 minutes before they realized they would have to fetch their own. This may sound inconvenient, but there is a hidden purpose.

Pub culture is designed to promote sociability in a society known for its reserve. Standing at the bar for service allows you to chat with others waiting to be served.   The bar counter is possibly the only' site in the British Isles in which friendly conversation with strangers is considered entirely suitable and really quite normal behavior. "If you haven't ben to a pub, you haven't ben to Britain." This tip can be found in a booklet,   Passport to the Pub: The Tourists' Guide to Pub Etiquette, a customers' rule of conduct for those wanting to sample a central part of British life and culture"。

The trouble is that if you do not follow the local rules, the experience may fall flat.   For example, if you are in a big group, it is best if only one or two people go to buy the drinks. Nothing annoys the regular customers and bar staff more than a group of strangers blocking all access to the bar while they chat and hesitate about what to order.

1. The underlined word "sample" in the first paragraph probably means"____________”.

A．defend	B．experience
C．test	D．record

2. The culture of pub in Britain is so developed to____________.

A．encourage people to communicate with each other

B．encourage more people to consume drinks

C．attract more tourists to the pubs

D．form its own character of culture

3. What does the author mean by giving the example of a group of Italian youths in Paragraph2?

A．British pubs don't always have waiters or waitresses.

B．There is always a hidden purpose in most British pubs.

C．It is quite convenient for people to get a drink in British pubs.

D．Not knowing the custom of British pubs may cause inconvenience.

10 . 假设你是红星中学高一学生李华.来你校交流的英国学生Jim想参加即将开展的“传统文化进校园”活动(剪纸、武术、京剧等).请你给他写一封邮件，介绍其中一项活 动，内容包括:
1.该活动的时间和地点；
2.该活动的内容；
3.欢迎他参加.
注意:1.词数不少于50;
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数.
提示词:传统文化进校园 Traditional Culture Entering Campus

Dear Jim,

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Yours,

Li Hua