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2. 家人
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2 . The Qingming Festival is celebrated with a three-day national holiday, whose name originates from the saying “Plants start to revive and prosper at Qingming in a clean and bright way. Thus, the festival is called Qingming,” which means clean and bright.
Tomb sweeping.
Spring outing. The time around the Qingming Festival is one of the most suitable seasons fora spring outing, as plants are thriving and flowers are blooming. People can have a great time outdoors with their friends and family.
Qingtuan, a green rice ball tiny enough to fit into your hand, is also called Qingmingguo or Aiguo.
| A．With each different look comes a good blessing. |
| B．The tradition of tomb sweeping originates from the Qin Dynasty. |
| C．The two main activities over the festival include tomb sweeping and going on a spring outing. |
| D．Family members gather together to celebrate and taste the food. |
| E．Playing football and flying kites are popular activities. |
| F．Many traditional customs are practiced to show respect for our ancestors. |
| G．It is popular in the southern regions of the Yangtze River. |
3 . Vietnam aims to solve the relations between economic development and cultural preservation. Vietnamese cultural departments and activists have tried to preserve the historical and cultural relics in the country.
Vietnam now has more than 40,000 historical relics. These relics of various forms and history are treasures for future generations.
However, hundreds of relics are severely damaged due to the negative influence of time, war and human activities. Head of Hanoi Relics Management Board, Nguyen Doan Tuan, says rescue work must preserve the relics’soul: “We cannot replace ruined construction with new materials. We must preserve its shape, size and style. We need to pay attention to every brick replaced so that it looks exactly like the original.”
Most relics have to rely on tourist fees for repair and rescue work. Director of Van Mieu Cultural and Science Center, Dang Kim Ngoc, says that the relics must be promoted widely to attract more visitors and bring in more income for repair and preservation: “We provide constant guide services for visitors so that they understand more about our relics. At the same time, a natural surrounding of the relic has been ensured, including the grass field and garden to improve its scenic value.”
The local government agreed that the relics must be turned to the community for shared efforts in the preservation work. Director of Vietnam Revolution Museum Dang Quoc Quan, said that the community must be guided in the preservation and protection, “The UNESCO aims to let local community take part in the preservation of relics. We have seen limitations in the preservation of relics, especially festival-related groups of buildings. This requires management and guidance by the government.”
Nguyen Thi Minh Ly from the Department of Heritage says the community should be guided in proper behaviors towards relics: “This will ensure the protection of cultural relics in later generations Creative restoration (修复) must be based on previous(先前的) values.”
Experts have called for a systematic(系统的)guidance by the state in local level preservation while promoting creative thinking in restoration for each relic.
1. Where is the passage most probably taken from?| A．A government survey. |
| B．A research paper. |
| C．A newspaper report. |
| D．A travel guide |
| A．Human activities. |
| B．Poor building materials. |
| C．Wat influence. |
| D．The passing of time. |
| A．Guide the Community in Proper Behaviors |
| B．Replace the Ruined Construction with a New Style |
| C．Hundreds of Relics in Vietnam Are In Ruins |
| D．Experts Call for a Systematic Way to Preserve Relics |
4 . From the moment you arrive at Houtong Village in northern Taiwan, you’ll have no trouble knowing who the real stars are. There’s a cat-shaped bridge, pet food bowls on the side of the walkways, street signs with cat pictures, cat-themed cafes and, of course, furry friends wandering freely everywhere.
In the early 1900s, Houtong, in New Taipei City, was the biggest and most technologically advanced coal-mining site in Taiwan. It was a prosperous town with about 6,000 residents and workers, before the mine fell into disuse in 1990.
As most young residents moved away for better opportunities, Houtong became a sleepy village with about 100 residents. But in 2010, Houtong gained popularity after a cat-lover and photographer started blogging about the village’s growing stray (无主的) cat population.
Houtong was transformed into a cat-lover sight while also providing a source of income for local villagers. Many of the stray cats, now given affectionate nicknames, are taken care of by local villagers as well as a troop of volunteers.
In addition to the village’s many cute kitty-themed shops and cafes, the local government has also seized the opportunity to highlight its long history.
An award-winning pedestrian cat bridge was built. A cat information and education center opened in 2014, featuring higher cat walkways in front of the building. A museum park dedicated to the town’s former mining life opened in 2010, later hosting a cat lantern festival in 2012.
But Houtong, now under the spotlight, isn’t completely perfect. According to local reports, the town has become an attraction for those looking for a place to abandon their unwanted pets. During the most recent survey, it was estimated that the village is now home to about 286 cats—50 heads more than two years ago.
With the constant patting and feeding from visitors, some also flagged concerns about the health of the furry residents. The department works with local residents and volunteers to vaccinate (接种疫苗) the cats and provide regular medical treatment. Signs have been set up around town advising visitors how to behave while also pleading for the pet owners’ responsibility.
1. Why does Houtong become popular recently?| A．Because it is a town with the biggest coal-mining site. |
| B．Because it is a town with a long history. |
| C．Because it is a town where the mine falls into disuse. |
| D．Because it is a town featuring cats culture. |
| A．Young residents moved far away for better opportunities. |
| B．The development of the village cannot meet the demands. |
| C．There are not enough volunteers in the village. |
| D．The cats are not in good health condition. |
| A．Applying. | B．Begging. |
| C．Fighting. | D．Registering. |
5 . Since early February, 218 people have been removed and taken to hospitals after testing positive for the novel coronavirus. Many remain quarantined on the ship, which originally set sail on Jan. 20th with 2,666 passengers and 1045 crew. Because they've been confined to their rooms for over 11 days, passengers feel almost as though they are on the ship alone.
But Friday is Valentine's Day, the holiday of love. It is not a day many people want to spend in isolation. Luckily, it seems Cupid's arrow is far-reaching. The captain and crew did a few things to try to lift passengers’ spirits on Valentine's Day. “I'd like to read you a poem: Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends,” said the captain through the loudspeaker.
Besides, guests were offered special selections for dinner and lunch. Breakfast included a chocolate croissant, decorated red for the holiday. Smith, a passenger on Diamond Princess, also tweeted a photo of other delicious treats provided by Princess Cruise, including a rose and dark chocolate. Yardley Wong, a passenger, who has been tweeting updates throughout the quarantine, shared an image of the menu provided by Diamond Princess’s crew ahead of the Valentine's Day.
Passengers also created Valentine’s messages for the crew. Dan Ponce, a television anchor from Chicago, posted on Twitter that his mother-in-law was quarantined on the ship and created Valentine’s messages for the crew, which she taped on her cabin door.
“My mother-in-law Linda is among the passengers quarantined on the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan,” he wrote. “Today she used manicure scissors to make valentines for the crew. So thoughtful!”
“Thank you for taking care of us,” one of the hearts read.
As the quarantine continues with more new cases confirmed, passengers are becoming more and more anxious. “But I believe love can help us conquer all things,” said one of the passengers on the ship.
1. How many people went aboard Diamond Princess?| A．218. | B．1,045. | C．2,666. | D．3,711. |
| A．He made an announcement. | B．He rushed patients to hospital. |
| C．He read passengers a poem. | D．He created a Valentine Card. |
| A．To express her anxiety. | B．To express her gratitude. |
| C．To show off her talent. | D．To comfort other passengers. |
Coffee is an essential part of people's daily life in the West, so is tea in China. One can see teahouses along the streets of China. The Chinese have such a close relationship with tea
Tea plays a significant role in Chinese social and emotional life. Always, a guest
The Chinese attach great attention to their tea and
7 . America is a nation built upon immigrants. There was time when everyone was a first-generation American, but centuries have passed since then and traditions have been established. No matter how “American” you might look, or how perfect your English is, there’s always something that’s going to give away your status as a foreigner. And that “thing” usually shows up on your plate.
1. Peanut butter and jelly was a joy you weren’t familiar with until adulthood. And if you’re smart, you’re making up for lost time by eating as many as you possibly can now.
2. Actually, all your sandwiches were different from other kids’ at school. The bread was hard with covering or the contents were anything but American cheese slices.
3. Having friends over for dinner was the most horrifying experience of your young life. Your parents decide to cook up “special” dish, like raw steak for the occasion, not understanding that your new friend would rather die than eat raw meat and will probably never speak to you again for having to do so at your house.
4. Breakfast at your house was usually not as good as breakfast elsewhere. No matter how nice the morning meal at your house was, it wasn’t pancakes with eggs and bacon. And even if no one else you knew was eating that Monday morning either, it was all you could think about as you ate your non-American food before heading out to school.
5. It took your parents much effort to prepare the Thanksgiving meal which did not include the sweet potato casserole green bean casserole, pumpkin pie and possibly even a turkey. You didn’t understand why anyone really cared about this holiday. That is until the day you had the opportunity to eat a proper Thanksgiving meal as a guest at a friend’s house. One bite of pecan pie and you quickly changed your belief and finally a true American.
1. What is mainly talked about in the passage?| A．Traditional foods American people eat every day. |
| B．People are keeping off American traditional food gradually. |
| C．Inviting your friend to a proper Thanksgiving meal. |
| D．The food you eat can tell if you are a true American. |
| A．It was not easy to invite your friend over to eat dinner at your house. |
| B．Steak eaten raw with blood is considered as true American food. |
| C．You were scared by your friend who wanted to die after the dinner. |
| D．You felt terribly sorry for your friend’s manners at your house. |
| A．You started to believe that true Americans value Thanksgiving day. |
| B．You believed that you were not from a true American family. |
| C．You held it that other people care about the food at Thanksgiving Day. |
| D．It cannot be a Thanksgiving meal without sweet potato casserole. |
| A．Entertainment. | B．Travel | C．Culture. | D．Economy. |
8 . Chinese culture values family bonds （纽带）very much. Family members don't just gather during the holidays. In fact, they often live under one roof all year round.
In most East Asian cultures, extended families（大家庭）are common.
In many Western countries, most families are nuclear families （小家庭）.These are made up of children and their parents.
Besides, the duties parents have toward their children can also be different.
In most Western countries, however, kids usually move out of the house after they turn eighteen.
While the East cares more about close family bonds, the West values privacy （隐私）and independence.
| A．But in the end, east or west——home is best. |
| B．But different cultures have different family values. |
| C．Nuclear families are the most common type in China. |
| D．Both Easterners and Westerners value quality family time. |
| E．These families have three or even four generations living together. |
| F．In China, many parents look after their children all the way into adulthood. |
| G．Many young people need to take out loans and work part - time jobs to pay for college. |
1．表示欢迎；
2．酒店的相关情况；
3．预祝游玩快乐。
注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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10 . “When I think of England, I think of the queen taking her dogs for walk in the countryside,” says Carsten Haferkamp, a dog-owning German working in London. Data from Tractive, a firm that provides GPS tracking for pets, show that Britons walk their dogs more than their European neighbors do.
The British love for dog-walking may have more to do with the walking than the dogs. Britons are big walkers –they came fifth in the world in a study in 2017, the highest in Europe. Dogs provide walkers with company and a purpose, so it may be that walking encourages dog-ownership.
But Julien Dugnoille, an expert at Exeter University, suspects dog-walking has a deeper significance. Dogs, he suggests, are a useful aid to a socially awkward nation. “Britons tend to have a chat with strangers and exchange a few jokes and comments about the weather without putting themselves in danger.”
A tradition among the British nobles of owning and training dogs also leads Dr Dugnoille to assume that dog-walking is a way to keep ancient honor. “When people in the park say Max is very well-behaved,” says Dr Dugnoille, “that is a way to show their authority in the art of dog training compared to those dog owners who are not in control of their own dog.”
But it’s not just about showing off, in his view. He believes walking with one’s best friend creates a time and space where dogs and humans meet as species and connect as individuals.
Still, Britons should not congratulate themselves too much on their behavior towards their dog companions. According to Dr Carri Westgarth of Liverpool University, “People say that a dog needs a walk every day, but they will find reasons why their dog doesn’t need a walk. They’ll say: he’s got company indoors, he’s nervous or he doesn’t like the rain.”
1. The queen is mentioned in paragraph 1 to show _______.| A．the queen’s love for dogs | B．a foreigner’s impression of England |
| C．the British devotion to walking dogs | D．the importance of dog-walking for Europeans |
| A．Britons see dogs as protectors from danger. |
| B．Dog-walking is related to the British traditional culture. |
| C．Britons prefer to walk rather than walk the dog. |
| D．Dog-walking is a close link between the British and nature. |
| A．Britons are proud of dog-walking | B．dogs are a good companion for Britons |
| C．he is doubtful of the British love for dogs | D．weather is a popular topic among Britons |
| A．Love Your Dog, Walk Your Dog | B．How Do Britons Walk Their Dogs? |
| C．Opinions on Dog-Walking in Britain | D．Why Do Britons Love to Walk Dogs? |
