1 . 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。

The fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral de Paris(巴黎圣母院) has raised questions about the condition of thousands of other cathedrals and historic     1     (structure) across the Europe. It also raises questions about whether European government     2     (do) enough to keep up and care for such buildings in the past decades. Tibor Navacies, the European Union’s top culture official, told The associated Press that “we are so used to our outstanding cultural heritage     3     we tend to forget that it needs     4     (restore) from time to time." Some people say the fire was a wake-up call , not just for Europe , but the whole world .

Large fires have long robbed humanity     5     knowledge , art and treasures . In 2015 , the German engineering company Siemens     6    (find) that Scotland had about ten    7    ( damage ) fires a year , while England lost at least a dozen listed buildings a year . In Germany , seventy historic buildings have been     8     (heavy) damaged since 2000. Experts say    9    is needed is continuous attention and maintenance. Some say world famous monuments like Notre-Dame are the driving force behind tourism and should get more respect. Sneska , who heads the heritage group Europa Nostra , noted the     10     (significant ) of such respect . " Cultural heritage is a gold mine. You cannot exploit it and then just leave the mine and go to another one.” he said.

2 . Each time Chinese New Year is approaching, preparations are underway around the world. Here are some Chinatowns for those outside of China wishing to mark the day.

London

Although it may not be as large or as long-built as others, having only become a center for the Chinese community during the 1950s, London’s Chinatown is perfectly formed little firework that knows how to see in the year with a bang. Decorated with red lanterns, previous years have seen shows with acrobatics（杂技）, martial arts（武术）,dance and opera nearby.

San Francisco

San Francisco’s Chinatown is perhaps the most famous in the United States. The city was the main entry-point for Chinese who had crossed the Pacific to the USA during the early 19th century. Between the Grant Avenue and the Stockton Street, this historic area is a local treasure, attracting more visitors per year than the Golden Gate Bridge.

Bangkok

With an about 100-year-old history, the Thai capital’s Chinatown contains complex streets offering all kinds of tasty treats, clothes, toys and antiques. Sunday market days are such a good time to get the full atmosphere of the neighborhood. The area is also known for its gold dealers, whose shops line the road.

Mauritius

Found in Port Louis, this Mauritian Chinatown shows the island nation’s rich multicultural diversity. Established in the early years of the 20^th century by settlers from China, its tiny shops and restaurants serve locals and visitors. During the Chinese Spring Festival, the most exciting sight is the Dragon Dances on Rue Royale when Chinese musicians and dancers perform the traditional lion dances through the streets.

1. According to the text, which of the following has the longest history?

A．London’s Chinatown.	B．San Francisco’s Chinatown.
C．Mauritius’s Chinatown.	D．Bangkok’s Chinatown.

2. What’s special about Bangkok’s Chinatown?

A．It is crowded with Chinese restaurants.	B．It is the major entrance for the Chinese.
C．It is well-known for its gold business.	D．It is when you can enjoy fireworks.

3. If you want to enjoy the Dragon Dances, you can go to ______.

A．Rue Royale in Port Louis, Mauritius	B．the Sunday market in Bangkok
C．the Grant Avenue in San Francisco	D．the Chinese community in London

3 . 假如你是李华，中国的传统节日-春节即将到来，你英国的笔友Martin看到伦敦唐人街的华人每年在春节期间有贴春联的习俗，对此非常感兴趣。他想请你介绍一下中国春联的传统和寓意，请你用英文给他回复邮件并邀请他来中国过春节。
注意：1.词数100左右,开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数;

2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;

参考词汇:对联（couplet）
Dear Martin,

How is everything going?

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Best wishes!

Yours,

Li Hua

4 . 假定你是李华，一名高中学生。为了让更多的人了解中国优秀的传统文化，你校近日将举办中国传统文化展(The Traditional Chinese Culture Fair)。请给你的外教Mr. Smith写一封电子邮件，邀请他参加。
内容包括: 1. 展会的宗旨、时间、地点以及参加人员；

2. 展出内容：相关书籍、图片、视频等。

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5 . While you are traveling abroad, cultural mistakes are more serious than linguistic mistakes, which can lead to serious misunderstanding and even ill-feeling between individuals.    1    

●Touching Someone

    2     In Mediterranean countries, if you don’t touch someone’s arm when talking to them or if you don’t greet them with kisses or a warm hug, you’ll be considered cold. But backslap(拍背) someone who isn’t a family member or a good friend in Korea, and you'll make them uncomfortable. In Thailand, the head is considered sacred—never even pat a child on the head.

●Talking Over Dinner

In some countries, like China,Japan and some African nations, the food’s the thing, so don’t start chatting about your day's adventures while everyone else is digging into dinner.    3     It’s not because your group is unfriendly, but because meal times are for eating, not talking.

● Removing Your Shoes or Not

Take off your shoes when arriving at the door of a London dinner party and the hostess will find you uncivilized, but fail to remove your shoes before entering a home in Asia, Hawaii, or the Pacific Islands and you'll be considered disrespectful. So, if you see a row of shoes at the door, start undoing your laces.    4    

Once you are on the ground of a different country, remain highly sensitive to native behavior.    5     And don’t feel offended if something seems offensive—like queue jumping. After all, this is a global village, and we are all very different.

A．Personal space varies as you travel the globe.

B．Asians consider removing shoes impolite at home.

C．Never be completely surprised by anything.

D．The linguistic mistake means that someone is not fully expressing his idea.

E．Look out for the following cultural mistakes and try to avoid them.

F．If not, keep the shoes on.

G．You'll be likely to meet with silence.