1 . Tea culture is varied in different countries by the way tea is made and drunk, and by the places for tea drinking. How to make tea may be different. According to the ways of making tea, tea is classified into white tea, green tea, black tea, etc. And how to prepare tea may be different, too. In Tibet, tea is commonly boiled with salt and butter. People may drink tea at home or in public, for example, at tea houses.

As part of culture, tea has a relationship with history, health, education, communication and so on. It is commonly used at social activities. For example, afternoon tea is a British custom. Families or friends can communicate with each other while having afternoon tea.

Tea has remained a way of daily life in China and drinking tea has a lot of advantages. It makes people less tired, clears heat in the human body and helps people lose weight.

Chinese people are good at using tea to make other things delicious. Tea, originally served as a medicine in ancient times, is now not just a kind of drink, but also excellent seasoning (调味品). Here are two delicious dishes made with tea:

Tea Eggs: You can find them cooked and sold in street markets in almost every city in China. Dragon Well Tea Shrimp (龙井虾仁). It’s one of the most well-known dishes in Hangzhou. Before you drink tea please check the following tips:

◆Drink tea hot.

◆The best time to drink is in between meals. It is bad for your stomach if you drink tea just before meals, during meals or soon after meals.

◆Do not drink too much strong tea.

1. Which of the following is similar to the underlined phrase “classified into”?

A．carry out

B．sort out

C．turn into

D．burst into

2. Afternoon tea in Britain is a ___________ according to the passage.

A．weekend activity

B．hobby

C．way of communication

D．game

3. In ancient China, tea was originally served as ___________ according to the pas-sage.

A．a drink

B．a dish

C．seasoning

D．a medicine

4. The passage doesn’t mention ___________.

A．ways of making tea	B．places to drink tea
C．tools for drinking tea	D．advantages of drinking tea

2 . Warm weather gets thousands of people to gather outdoors and celebrate for various events. Here are a few fun festivals that you should travel to see this summer.

Naadam(Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia)

Naadam, also known as “the three games of men”, is the biggest traditional festival held in Ulaanbaatar, the Mongolian capital. Each July, men compete in Mongolian wrestling, horse racing and archery (射箭). Today, women also take part in the archery and girls in the horse racing.

Elvis Week(Memphis)

If moving your body to Blue Suede Shoes this summer sounds good to you, then head to Memphis for Elvis Week, usually held in August. Movies, special performances and the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest are just a few activities to keep fans busy. The week of events is held to mark the anniversary (周年纪念日) of the death of Elvis Presley, the “King of Rock and Roll”.

Glastonbury Festival(Somerset, England)

Around 175, 000 people gather on a dairy farm in Somerset, England every year for the Glastonbury Festival. Famous bands and singers appear at the5-day music celebration. The ticket for the festival was £1 when the festival started in 1970, but today, full-weekend general tickets go for about£ 248.

World Bodypainting Festival(Klagenfurt, Austria)

During the annual World Bodypainting Festival in Austria, artists from as many as50 countries compete using a variety of techniques, including brushes, sponges and airbrushes. Alex Barendregt organized the first festival in 1998, when he was tasked with organizing a new summer event.

1. Where can we watch exciting competitions when attending the festival?

A．Memphis

B．Austria.

C．Mongolia.

D．England.

2. Which of the following festivals is in memory of a musician?

A．Elvis Week.	B．Naadam.
C．Glastonbury Festival.	D．World Bodypainting Festival.

3. What can we learn about the Glastonbury Festival?

A．Its setting is the downtown area.	B．It attracts dancers to perform there.
C．It is held to celebrate the farm’s harvest.	D．Its ticket price has greatly increased.

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。

On the eve of the Lantern Festival, Feb 23, the China Cultural Center in Paris hosted the “Nihao! China” Lantern Festival Culinary Night at an amusement park in Paris. During the event, the guests watched a special     1     （perform） presented by five European-based musicians.

The 2024“Happy Chinese New Year” celebrations lasted 72 days and covered significant holidays     2     ranged from New Year's Day, Spring Festival to Lantern Festival.     3     （ name）“Classic of Mountains and Seas”, the show shared the name of the ancient Chinese mythology（神话） of Shan Hai Jing. The show     4     （make）up of 60 large Chinese lantern sets and 2,000 traditional     5     （lantern）, allowing visitors to appreciate broader Chinese culture.

Guests had an opportunity     6     （ enjoy） traditional Chinese food, such as xiaolongbao, Bingtanghulu and Daoxiaomian,     7     （far） deepening their understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture.

The “Nihao! China” Lantern Festival Culinary Night     8     （represent） the closing event of the 2024“Happy Chinese New Year” celebrations. In addition     9     Paris, it covered many cities in China, France, Hungary and Italy, presenting     10     charm of Chinese traditional culture with audiences worldwide.

4 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. This important agricultural festival     1     (take) place after all the crops have been gathered in. In ancient Egypt, the harvest festival     2     (celebrate) during the springtime—the Egyptian harvest season. It featured a parade and a great feast with music dancing, and sports. During the Mid-Autumn Festival in China, families gather     3     (admire) the shining moon and enjoy delicious mooncakes.

6 . 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。

A group of researchers and scientists from home and abroad are working together    1    (record) and collect digital images of the cultural relics from the Mogao Caves, in an effort to promote the    2    (appreciate) of China's ancient cultural heritage. Nearly 500,000 high-quality digital photographs    3    (produce) since the international project started in 1994. The Mogao Caves, as    4    key stop along the Silk Road throughout China’s ancient history, have long been a meeting point for different cultures. The caves are    5     international as they were at the time    6    people travelled the Silk Road.

The group hopes to promote even    7    (wide) interest around the world in China’s ancient history, culture and traditions. They also hope to further educate people about the importance of    8    (protect) historic and cultural relics for future generations to understand and appreciate. As one researcher working    9    the project explains, “Appreciating one’s own cultural heritage    10    (be) very important for understanding oneself. Appreciating the cultural heritage of other countries is very important for international communication and understanding.”

9 . 假如你是李华，你的英国朋友Tom来信表示他对中国端午节很感兴趣。请你给他回信告诉他相关信息，内容包括：
1. 你最难忘的一次庆祝端午节的经历；
2. 邀请他来体验即将来临的端午节。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Tom,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

10 . Editor’s note: An increasing number of Chinese people, especially the young, are more willing to celebrate Western festivals. Should we celebrate foreign festivals? Forum (论坛) readers share their opinions. You’re welcome to add yours.

Dinah (China)

I enjoy the happy atmosphere of both Chinese and Western festivals. As long as it is meaningful for me, I will celebrate it with my boyfriend, and my parents! I like Western festivals and often celebrate them without even knowing the origins of them. Why? Because what I really appreciate is just the happy atmosphere.

SharkMinnow (Canada)

Western Festivals are more like parties or games for some Chinese. Also, spending money = good for economy. Most Chinese don’t take Western festivals as seriously as their own. It’s like a game or party in my eyes. A way to blow off steam and have fun (and spend money).

Travis (UK)

As an Englishman teaching here in China for two years, my friends have got used to, and enjoy when I celebrate my festivals. My school also likes it as well, although this year they asked me not to scare the teachers so much on Halloween. My Chinese friends enjoy taking part in my festivals, as they also learn more about my culture, and the history that goes with it…

Leesinchina (US)

Cherish your own festivals. It would be a pity if the Chinese accepted these Western days — first, because they have absolutely nothing to do with traditional Chinese culture. Second, they are a big trick by the big stores to get more money out of you. Stick to your own festivals — they actually mean something to you — rather than following western customs for no good reason.

1. What matters most according to Dinah?

A．The atmosphere when celebrating festivals.

B．The people with whom to celebrate festivals.

C．Celebrating Chinese festivals with her family.

D．Celebrating Western festivals in a good atmosphere.

2. What’s the attitude of readers 2 and 4 towards celebrating Western festivals?

A．Optimistic.

B．Indifferent.

C．Neutral.

D．Negative.

3. In which of the following can this text be originally found?

A．A newspaper.

B．A debate.

C．A website.

D．A text book.