1 . So you’re going to the royal wedding! Let’s review a checklist of everything you’ll need to know.

What to wear at the ceremony

Did you get your fascinator yet? That’s a trick question because you probably don’t even know what a fascinator is. Royal dress code etiquette (礼仪) states that women must wear hats for formal events, and fascinators are the preferred accessory (配饰). These funny hats boast a large decorative design. If you haven’t packed one, no worries. Simply glue a cabbage to the side of your head. No one will be the wiser, and you can always snack on your fascinator should the wedding ceremony drag on. Gentlemen are expected to wear morning coats and top hats. Royals will likely wear their military uniforms.

Meeting the royals

Men, when greeting the royals, a simple bow will do. Not so low that it looks as if you’re examining the carpet for any medals they might have dropped. This is a slight neck bow. Women perform a curtsy. Simply put one leg behind the other, bend your knees, bow your head slightly and fall over because you’ve never done this before.

Chatting up the queen

The first rule of talking to the queen: Don’t talk. That is, unless spoken to. If she does start a conversation and you find you’ve run out of interesting stuff to discuss after “Hello”, break the ice with a joke. “Hey, why did the queen go to the dentist?” “To get her teeth crowned!”

Dining

Every meal begins and ends with the queen. You can’t start eating until she starts, and you stop when she stops. The queen doesn’t appear to be a large eater, so you should wolf down your food in case she pushes the plate away after a few bites. When dining, the royals hold knives in their right hand and forks in their left with the tines facing down.

1. What must women have on for the royal wedding?

A．Morning coats

B．Military uniforms

C．Hats with fascinators

D．Cabbages

2. Which behavior is proper at a royal ceremony?

A．Fall over when you bow to the queen

B．Don’t start eating until the queen starts

C．Don’t talk even if spoken to

D．Push the plate away while eating

3. What is the main writing characteristic of the text?

A．Humorous

B．Serious

C．Plain

D．Official

2 . 假定你是李华, 你的留学生同学Smith对中国传统文化很感兴趣, 想要了解端午节。请你写信向他介绍中国的传统节日——端午节(Dragon Boat Festival)。包括以下要点:
(1)端午节的时间及起源(农历五月初五);
(2)端午节的习俗;
(3)邀请他端午节那天和你一起过节。
注意: (1)词数80个左右;
(2)可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
Dear Smith,
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Yours,

Li Hua

3 . Paris is the city of dreams. If you plan to head to Paris for a study period, then perhaps a little reality check is in order. But my experience was a romantic one.

I paved my path to Paris through an exchange program. On arrival in Paris, I was constantly reminded of the official processes I had to complete — forms to be filled in, meetings to attend, the list seemed endless.

Then the real work began. Once classes were underway, I found myself volunteering to do oral presentations and assignments first, rather than last. This method proved to be very helpful.

Once I had finished class for the week, I had an ever-increasing list of museums to visit, neighborhoods to explore, and cafés to sit in. Read books about Paris. Talk to locals and other foreigners living there. But the one thing that reading a book or talking to someone cannot do is to provide you with the experience of wandering Paris on foot. The people watching, the sounds of the city, the colors as the seasons change, they all add to the ecstasy that I experience in Paris as an exchange student.

After spending five months wandering through the charming neighborhoods, I fell in love with the atmosphere that came out from every open door, and with every spoken word. There is something comforting about walking to the market each Sunday to enjoy the beautiful display of fruits, vegetables and dairy products. There is warmth in saying bonjour to the passers-by.

On my last day in Paris, I confidently said, “Bonjour Monsieur,” as I passed the little store down the street. I guess the best part about going on exchange in Paris is falling in love with the city in your own way. And I know mine is unique and special to me, my own little pieces of Paris.

1. What does the underlined word "ecstasy" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?

A．Courage.	B．Imagination.
C．Happiness.	D．Reputation.

2. What does the passage mainly tell us?

A．An exchange student’s life.	B．Charming neighborhoods.
C．An exchange program.	D．A traveling experience.

3. Beyond reading books, which experience would the author treasure most?

A．Enjoying coffee in his spare time.

B．Greeting people in French in the street.

C．Buying vegetables in the market.

D．Hanging around in Paris.

4. According to the passage, what left the author the deepest impression?

A．The friendly people he met in Paris.

B．The special culture he experienced in the city.

C．The academic achievement he made in his study.

D．The presentations and assignments he did in class.

4 . 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。

To celebrate the Lantern Festival the Palace Museum organized its first light show in the Forbidden City.

The complex, home to Chinese emperors for five     1    (century), was opened at night for the first time in 94 years. It was lit up with giant red lanterns and projections of ancient paintings. Masterpieces such as Along the River During the Qingming Festival were projected on the roofs, giving visitors a feeling like walking     2     time. The design team smartly combined high technology    3    (light) with the principles of cultural relic preservation.

Only 3, 000 people     4    (allow) in on that day: 500 people who booked their tickets online, and 2, 500    5    (invite) guests including model workers, officers, soldiers, and ambassadors.

With    6     series of well-planned and tourist-friendly cultural activities, the Palace Museum is now on a campaign to make traditional Chinese culture more     7    (access) to the general public. It has set an example to other museums in our country, most of     8     seem to be still living in days gone by. Hopefully, the handsome turnover will be used    9    (appropriate) to better protect the Forbidden City and improve     10    (it )international image of being part of the world's cultural heritage.

5 . 假定你是李华，为帮助我市外国朋友了解中国文化，你所在的英语沙龙将举办元宵晚会。请发一封电子邮件给你的好友Jim，简要介绍相关情况并邀请他参加，内容包括：
1. 时间：下周二晚6点到8点；
2. 地点：俱乐部101室；
3. 内容：唱中国歌、比赛用筷子、包元宵等。
注意：1．词数100 左右，信的开头已给出，不计入总词数。

2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：筷子(chopsticks); 元宵(sweet dumplings)
Dear Jim,

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6 . Britons may like to complain a lot, but they rarely do so right now, explains BBC writer Ruth Margolis. They would rather grumble(发牢骚) afterwards. This is because Britons hate to put someone out and cause any embarrassment. Margolis writes, “For instance, I'm much more comfortable just leaving that piece of raw chicken on my plate instead of complaining to restaurant staff. But beware: if this kind of thing happens when you're dining with Americans, they will most likely speak up on your behalf and not understand why you find this ashamed.”

In a BBC blog post comparing cultural differences between the UK and the US, Margolis mentions a few other things that Americans like to do that are offensive to Britons.

Not making introductions

Margolis says most Britons dislike this approach because “talking to strangers without being introduced gives them a stomach ache”. Americans rarely introduce a new friend to their friends at parties. Strangers are supposed to introduce themselves.

“Quite” good

Using “quite” to mean “very” happens a lot in the US. But if you are invited to a dinner party in Britain, don't describe the meal as “quite good” if you want to express high praise. To Britons' ears, “quite” detracts from the “good”: the meal was OK but could have been better.

Money talk

Americans can talk about money subjects for hours without feeling uncomfortable. For Britons, says Margolis, “Talking about how much we make is unthinkable—even less discussing our feelings.”

Over-politeness

“It's not that I want shop assistants to be actively rude. But neither do I want to expend energy responding to someone who's been paid to ask: ‘How are you today?’” says Margolis. In the US, it is not unusual to be greeted by a perfect stranger as “honey” or “sweetie”. But Margolis says Britons find affected friendliness, especially in stores, deeply irritating.

1. Margolis’ dining experience in Paragraph 1 shows that               .

A．Britons are particular about food

B．Britons are not good at complaining

C．Americans usually complain directly

D．Americans complain more than Britons

2. The underlined phrase “detracts from” in the text probably means “        ”.

A．differs greatly from	B．increases the quality of
C．reduces the strength of	D．draws attention away from

3. What does the text mainly talk about?

A．How to get on well with westerners.

B．How to start conversations with Britons.

C．Ruth Margolis’ tips on public behaviour.

D．Some American habits that annoy Britons.

7 . We shouldn’t judge a person by their appearance but we do. In fact, the experts say that when we meet someone for the first time we make a decision about what that person is like in three seconds.     1     One of the most important things we look at is clothes, but it isn't the brand of clothes that people wear that is important. The important thing is to wear the right clothes for the right places.

Schools have always understood this and a lot of them ask their students to wear a uniform. Why? A lot of teachers think a uniform makes students feel that they are part of their school and that their form helps them to be serious about their studies.     2     If all the students wear uniforms, they can’t judge each other because of their clothes. It also stops gossips about who or what is fashionable.

    3     We all have fixed ideas about what the people in a certain job should wear. If we visit a doctor, we hope to see respectable clothes under the doctor’s white coat.     4     Police officers wear uniforms to make themselves easily identifiable to non-police officers. In fact, a lot of companies have dress codes for their staff because they know that the customers hope to see them dressed in certain types of clothes.

But can our clothes really tell people what we are like?     5     When people see us in the right clothes, they think we are serious about what we are doing. Furthermore, if we are clean, smart and polite, people will believe us a lot.

A．Maybe not, but they can show our attitude to what we are doing at the moment.

B．Some of the teachers hold different opinions.

C．But what do we look at?

D．Teachers say that uniforms can help in other ways too.

E．Our clothes stand for our attitude.

F．However, it is not only schools that want people to dress in a certain way.

G．When we go into a bank we expect the staff to wear suits or dresses.

8 . 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 is beginning to attract the attention of the world. Kung fu,     1     (especial), has had a great effect     2     the millions of people who first learned about China through it. Sometimes, they may come to China and learn about some other     3     (aspect) of this culture. Other Asian nations have long known about the     4     (great) of ancient Chinese culture. Their own cultures are     5     mix of native ones and those Chinese characteristics. Korea and Japan long ago adopted Confucianism, something that continues today even as it     6     (challenge) by pop culture. This strength comes from the ideas     7     (give) in the Four Books of Confucianism, which were built upon the idea of an even     8     (much) ancient period included in the Five Classics. From them, the West learns     9     is uniquely Chinese, for example, feng shui.

So far China has taken steps     10     (increase) this spread of its culture byestablishing Chinese Cultural Centers in such places as the United States and Europe.

9 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。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：在错的词下面画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2、只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Dear Peter,

Thanks for your focus in my sharing moments on my Wechat. Know that you are curious about how we celebrate Chinese Valentine’s Day, I’m writing to tell you of something about it.

Chinese Valentine’s Day, which fall on the 7^th day of the 7^th lunar month, is now celebrated in many place around China. On that day, couples get together for the big meal, exchanging gifts like flowers, chocolates and greeting cards. Besides, many young people choose the day get married. It is actual a festival for not only lovers or couples and also family members to show love to each other.

Could you tell me the celebrate of Valentine’s Day in your country?

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Yours,

Li Hua

10 . The Thanksgiving Day has been alive for hundreds of years. The customs we see in our homes today remind us of ancient celebrations of harvest, thankfulness for peace, and the hard work of native Americans. It is made up of stories of those who believe that thanks for blessings is what people must own     1     Have you wanted to make special gifts?

Custom of Praying

For centuries, “Thanksgiving Day” is associated with prayers in church and in homes.     2     It is a time, when mankind thanks God for all his blessings and mercy. It is also a day to show gratitude to their friends and relatives for all the good deeds.

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Everyone follows the custom of family dinner and reunion every year. Distances don’t really matter as relatives can drive down to be with their family. Feasts are usually held at home. It is a time to enjoy their favorite Turkey the family.

Custom of Decoration

    4     People beautify their homes, give the interiors a whole new look and feel. They light lamps to brighten the environment. Tables are adorned with best china and antique silver cutlery to mark the occasion.

Custom of sending messages

Thanksgiving is a day when people send loving messages and warm wishes to their relatives, colleagues at work place, superiors and subordinates, near and dear ones.     5    

A．People present gifts to friends.

B．Custom of Family Dinner

C．People like to get together and have turkey.

D．People offer various meal time prayers during the day.

E．Like Christmas, millions of cards are sent every year.

F．Thanksgiving is a time to decorate homes with wreaths, fresh and dried flowers.

G．It is a day of expressing their feelings through Thanksgiving cards.