1 . 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。

Traditional Chinese Medicine is one of the great herbal systems of the world, which    1    （date) back to the third century BC. Yet throughout    2    (it) history it has continually developed in response to changing clinical conditions, and has been developed by research into every aspect of usage. Chinese herbal medicines are very safe when instructed    3    （correct). Over thousands of years, experienced doctors have compiled (编译）detailed information about the prescription and placed great emphasis on the protection of the patient. Allergic type reactions are rare, and will result    4    no lasting damage if    5    (treat) is stopped as soon as undesired symptoms appear. The primary difference between Chinese and Western medicine can be described as Chinese treats the Yang and Western treats the Yin. Everything in the universe can be described in terms of Yin    6    Yang. It's found that when    7    (apply) to medicine in general, Western medicine acts upon the Yin of the body, the substance (物质）of the body, the actual cells and chemicals. Traditional Chinese Medicine works more on the energy    8    motivates those cells. It's widely recognized that Traditional Chinese Medicine helps created a    9    (healthy) world. Today, it is not unusual    10    （see) Traditional Chinese Medicine being used around the world.

2 . Color is considered one of the most useful and powerful design tools you have. People respond to different colors in different ways. Colors tell someone if you are friendly. In the same way they affect whether someone will continue clicking through your website. Colors determine if someone will start reading your article in a magazine or post on your website.

Colors also help to keep people involved on your website and determine how long they stay. Of course that’s not just about the content. Colors also influence how people will respond and behave.

The next time you go into a fast-food restaurant, look closely at the colors. Do they decorate with vivid reds and oranges because they encourage diners to eat and leave quickly like many of the fast-food establishments(企业)？That is exactly the response they want.

Different cultures have different attitudes and preferences; thus, they will have another color reaction. In China, “white” stands for death and in Brazil, it is the color purple while in America it is black. People from warm countries respond favorably to warm colors; people from colder climates prefer cooler colors. In America, green is associated with jealousy or money. Blue (the most popular) is associated with trust, responsibility, belonging and coolness.

This also means that color affects shopping habits. Different colors attract different kinds of customers. Red, orange, black and royal blue attract impulse(冲动的)buyers. Pink, light blue and navy attract smart budget shoppers. There is really a lot into it. To experience this, why not click on the following large companies’ websites that have spent the funds on this type of research now?

1. This passage mainly tells us ______

A．what colors mean to people in different countries.

B．colors affect people in many different countries.

C．which kind of color does good to people’s health.

D．a good website should have as many kinds of colors as possible.

2. According to this passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A．Reds and oranges in a restaurant will make you stay there longer.

B．In Brazil, the color purple is associated with death.

C．People from warm countries will like cooler colors better.

D．People’s shopping habits will not be affected by colors

3. What would the author probably talk about in the next paragraph?

A．To offer some large companies’ websites.

B．To introduce what colors mean in different countries.

C．To tell us how to use colors in our daily life.

D．To give more examples about successful restaurants.

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。

Traditional Chinese culture,     1     (fantastic), is beginning to capture the attention of the world. Kung fu, in particular, has had a great impact     2    the millions of people who first learned about China through     3    . From that, they may come to China and learn about some other     4    (aspect) of this culture. Other Asian nations have long known about the greatness of ancient Chinese culture. Their own cultures are     5    mix of native ones and those Chinese characteristics. Confucianism(孔子学说), which was adopted long ago by Korea and Japan, still     6    (continue) today even as it is challenged by pop culture.

This strength comes from the ideas     7     (give) in the Four Books of Confucianism, which built upon the ideas of an even     8    (much) ancient period codified (编纂) in the Five Classics. From them, the West learns     9    is uniquely Chinese, for example, Feng shui. So far China has taken steps     10    (further) this spread of its culture by establishing Chinese Cultural Centers in such places as the United States and Europe.

4 . The old Chinese saying "as happy as spending the New Year" might be outdated now in the busy modern world. The Spring Festival is regarded as the most important festival for Chinese people and an occasion for all family members to get together, like Christmas in the West. But many traditional customs accompanying the Spring Festival, however, have weakened in practice.

Setting off fireworks was once the most typical custom of the Spring Festival. People thought the sputtering(爆裂) sound could help drive away evil spirits. However, the activity has been completely or partially forbidden in big cities for years as the government has taken security, noise and pollution factors into consideration.

"In recent years, some cities have begun to allow people to light fireworks during limited hours at the Spring Festival, surrendering to(屈从于) public demand. Respecting folk traditions is a gesture of respect toward public opinion," said Zhou Xing, a folklore researcher.

"As people gain more income and it becomes easier to buy daily goods, the New Year holiday is just like any other. After long workdays, many people use the New Year holiday to take a rest, rather than visiting friends and neighbors. The process of making and enjoying the family dinner on Spring Festival Eve is the most important thing. However, many families would like to eat out to save time and energy," said Li Shunzhi, a resident of Harbin, Heilongjiang.

"I enjoy the holidays very much in the countryside. My family has been preparing for the Spring Festival more than two weeks before the holiday, cleaning the house, buying holiday goods and decorating the house with paper cuttings. On New Year’s Eve, the whole family stays up to see the New Year in, and in the days to follow, a series of activities such as lion dancing, dragon lantern dancing, lantern festivals and temple fairs will be held. Without the ancient traditions, the holiday is nothing to us," said Zhang Hui, from Hebei.

1. Which of the following is WRONG according to the passage?

A．Setting off fireworks has been forbidden in some big cities for years.

B．Nowadays, people can light fireworks in some cities at the Spring Festival.

C．People believe that the sound of fireworks can drive away evil spirits.

D．In the past, setting off fireworks couldn’t be seen almost anywhere.

2. What Li Shunzhi said implies 　　　　.

A．what people do during the festival now is different from the past

B．people would like to have the family dinner on Spring Festival Eve

C．people prefer to visit friends and neighbors rather than take a rest

D．the New Year holiday is just like any other day

3. What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A．Zhang Hui often spends two weeks preparing for the Spring Festival.

B．Zhang Hui is used to spending the Spring Festival with his family.

C．Zhang Hui always takes part in a series of activities after the Spring Festival.

D．Zhang Hui lives in the urban area.

4. What does the whole passage show?

A．The Spring Festival is as lively as before.

B．The Spring Festival is outdated now.

C．The Spring Festival is losing its qualities.

D．The Spring Festival in China is more important than Christmas in the West.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What would Joe probably do during the Thanksgiving holiday?

A．Go to a play.

B．Stay at home.

C．Visit Kingston.

2. What is Ariel going to do in Toronto?

A．Attend a party.

B．Meet her aunt.

C．See a car show.

3. Why is Ariel in a hurry to leave?

A．To call up Betty.

B．To buy some DVDs.

C．To pick up Daniel.

4. What might be the relationship between the speakers?

A．Classmate.

B．Fellow workers.

C．Guide and tourists.