1 . 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

2 . 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。

Tea is widely drunk worldwide. It is known     1     Chinese are the first people     2     (have) tea. About one thousand and two hundred years ago, Lu Yu     3     (write) a book called The Classic of Tea,     4     is honored as The Bible of Tea. The book gives a full     5     (explain) of the origin, the processing skills and the classification of tea.

However, Chinese tea culture goes far beyond tea     6     (it). Take green tea for instance. The proper temperature of the water should be around 80 degree Celsius. If the water is too hot, nutrients in the tea will be destroyed.     7     the other hand, if the water is not hot enough, the tea     8     (leaf ) won’t open up and you will miss the pleasantly fresh nice smell. So Chinese people are used to     9     (drink) hot tea. When you visit a Chinese friend, your friend will     10     (constant) add hot water to your empty cup of tea. It is polite to offer the tea cup to guests with both hands. Of course, the guests should pay respect as well by taking over the cup with both hands.

3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个恰当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Dragon boat racing, a traditional activity celebrating Duan Wu, also known     1     the Dragon Boat Festival, is enjoying a revival thanks to the     2     (popular) of rowing events and cultural tourism. The sport     3     (begin) in Zigui county of Yichang city in Hubei province. This was home to Qu Yuan, a poet in the Warring States Period (475-221 BC). The festival commemorates his death. Over the past 2,000 years the race     4     (develop) into a sports event. It has now attracted younger generations--college students, for example--     5     (join), breathing new life into the historic custom. For young people, the team game is good for both     6     (they) physical and mental health. They are not only trained to be strong     7     united with other people. Also, it’s a good way to experience the traditional Chinese culture.

Dragon boat racing also brought a travel boom to Zigui county,     8     was named as the “hometown of the Chinese dragon boat”. Its well-preserved boat racing     9     (tradition) are also highly praised. The county, rich in history and folk customs, has been developed into     10     popular destination for travelers. The festival has also become a cultural, sports and cuisine gala for people from home and abroad.

4 . Although not as much as in the past, grandparents are the teachers of the Navajo (纳瓦霍人) youth. They make young people aware of life at an early age. The parents grant them the privilege of teaching the children, and the grandparents take great pride in raising the children or at least having a big part in raising them.

Young children often stay with their grandparents for years at a time, developing a close and trusting relationship. The grandparents teach the children Navajo legends and the principle of life, emphasizing both new culture trends and the preservation of traditions.

The grandparents are also often the leading figures in teaching the youth the arts of weaving, caring for the livestock, using herbal medicine, and other arts and crafts.

The children are taught to respect their elders, to care for them, to help them whenever they are in need, and to learn from them. Young people are urged to listen with care to the words of their elders and to keep as much wisdom as possible. Grandparents often go to social gatherings and traditional events, and the young have opportunities to learn more about their culture and traditions.

I live with my grandmother for thirteen years, and she raised me in the old ways of our people. Although I was going to school, she taught me as much as she could about our traditions. She was a beautiful woman. If I had a chance, I would listen again to her wise teachings, expressed with kindness in a soft voice that touched my heart.

We used to plant com and pumpkin every summer. They never grew big enough to feed us, but we planted them anyway. I asked my grandmother why. She said, “Grandson, our plants will be far more beautiful than the flowers outside the fence.” I did not understand until one day I saw their beauty as I was coming over the hill with her. She said, “Anything that is a part of you is always far more beautiful than the things which you pass by.” We had some beautiful years together. I am glad she is a part of me and I am a part of her.

Children used to be well disciplined, possessing more respect for culture, tradition, and beliefs than they do now. The world of the Navajo has been influenced by the western world, and the grandparents have less control and influence than they used to. But the young people who have been touched by their teachings have glimpsed a way of life beyond what most people know today.

1. From Paragraph 1 we can learn that _____________.

A．children learn about the meaning of life from their grandparents.

B．grandparents are usually unwilling to teach their grandchildren.

C．schools are not very popular with the Navajo youth.

D．parents hate to take the trouble to raise children.

2. The author’s grandmother planted corn and pumpkin because she _____________.

A．hated wild flowers	B．needed to feed her family
C．tried to make her fence more beautiful	D．wanted her grandson to learn a life lesson

3. In the author’s opinion, _____________.

A．grandparents are the source of traditional culture.

B．his grandmother’s teaching could replace schooling.

C．the western world is hardly influenced by the Navajos.

D．it is impossible to get grandparents involved in teaching again.

4. The purpose of the article is to _____________.

A．honor the author’s grandmother	B．share with readers a Navajo culture
C．emphasize the greatness of Navajo	D．introduce the development of Navajo tribes

5 . 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

6 . While many countries love their tea, UK citizens are particularly proud of being “tea people”. The average UK citizen consumes nearly 2 kilograms of tea each year.

Tea only made its way to England in large quantities in the first years of the 17th century. Tea from China and a few other Asian countries was being sold more widely in England at that time. Then tea was getting more and more popular among different social classes.

There are many varieties of tea. Black tea mixtures are still the most common type drunk in the UK. Black tea is dark in colour, because the leaves have been allowed to oxidize (氧化) before drying. This is why we usually serve it with milk, although it is not uncommon to drink it black or with lemon. You may still find tea made with loose tea leaves, served up in a pot, and poured into the best china cups with saucers (茶托) for visitors.

Tea is still a large part of daily life in the UK today, but it seems to be on the decrease. The amount of tea sold in the UK fell by more than 10% in the five years leading up to 2012, and has been dropping ever since. Tea sales fell by 6% in 2018 alone, and most restaurants report selling more than twice as many cups of coffee as they do tea. More than ￡1 billion was spent on coffee in high street stores in 2017, more than twice what was spent on tea bags.

Still, what goes around comes around; it’s sure to become fashionable again.

1. Which of the following is true according to the first three paragraphs?

A．Tea made its way to England in the early years of the 16th century.

B．The UK usually serves black tea with lemon.

C．Tea from China was being sold more widely in England now.

D．UK citizens take pride in being “tea people”.

2. What can we infer from the fourth paragraph?

A．Tea sales fell by 6% in 2018 alone.

B．Since 2012, the sales of tea has been on the decrease

C．In 2017, the money spent on tea was ￡3 billion

D．Most restaurant like selling tea than coffee.

3. What does the underlined sentence mean in the last paragraph?

A．It can never succeed again	B．The tea can become popular again
C．Coffee is more popular than tea	D．The tea is becoming less popular

4. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To introduce tea in the UK

B．To show the author’s preference for tea

C．To introduce the functions of tea

D．To compare tea in China and UK

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is true about the Great American Beer Festival?

A．It’s the oldest beer festival in America.

B．It’s the cheapest beer festival in the world.

C．It’s the largest beer festival in America.

2. How many companies will attend the festival?

A．Tens of thousands.

B．Hundreds.

C．Thousands.

3. According to the talk, what is Sticky Fingers?

A．An American beer.

B．An organic cheese.

C．The name of a beer company.

4. How old are people allowed to enter?

A．18.

B．20.

C．21.

8 . 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 push 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. Should they spill（洒落）even a pea，they drop one spot in the royal line of succession.

1. What do women prefer for the royal wedding？

A．Morning coats.	B．Military uniforms.
C．Hats with fascinators.	D．Cabbages.

2. What behaviour is proper at the ceremony?

A．Performing a deep bow or curtsy.

B．Finishing the meal with the queen.

C．Chatting with the queen freely.

D．Dropping a pea while eating.

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

A．Humorous.	B．Serious.
C．Plain.	D．Official

9 . 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。

Each country has    1       own secret to happiness. If “pyt”, which     2    （close） means “don’t worry about it and stuff happens”, explains a relaxed attitude of Danish people, “niksen” will reveal     3     Dutch people combat (对抗) stress and burnout (倦怠) in a fast-paced (快节奏的) lifestyle.

The term “niksen” origins from the Dutch word “niks”,     4    refers to “nothing”. Mindfulness, another welcome subject to help people have a peaceful mind. But unlike mindfulness, niksen is not about concentrating     5     the present moment. It’s about letting yourself do nothing, and     6    allow) your mind to run free without expectation.

In practice, this means “hanging around, looking at your     7    （surround）or listening to music as long as it’s without purpose,” according to Time Magazine.

Niksen sounds contrary (矛盾的) to the advice we     8     (give) as kids. Nowadays, we’re constantly told to stay busy and work    9     (hard) than everyone else. But niksen opposes (使相对) that mentality (心态). It offers the chance to “deliciously do nothing”, as Carolien Hamming, a coach at CSR Centrum, an organization     10    (devote) to fighting stress and burnout in the Netherlands, told Time.

10 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

It's been said,“No farmers, no food.”China begins to set a new day to honor them-the Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival,     1    falls on September 23rd this year. And it is the first national festival day to celebrate farmers and    2    hard work.

Farmers represent the majority of the Chinese population. As a solid bedrock for the nation, they have made    3    ( significance) contributions during China's revolution, development and reform.

Many    4    ( country ) hold agricultural festivals after they harvest products. And now，Chinese farmers will have a festival of their own. China has declared the annual lunar autumn harvest as the Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival

As a way    5    (boot) farmers' pride and happiness, the festival is supposed to    6       (effective) wipe out poverty and build a well-of- society in all respects.

Experts say China's rich agricultural history has helped lay a solid foundation     7    the festival. In the last four decades of keeping farming records, grain production    8    (remain) one of China's top performers. The festival will reach beyond farms as well New types of family farms,and some leading companies will get recognition thanks to their agricultural contributions. Also, they     9     (encourage) to bring new information and management to the countryside, while    10     (bring) more agricultural products to cities.