1 . 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。

We use flowers as messengers, to say something we might have trouble saying     1    (direct) ourselves. Over time flowers have come to symbolize the most powerful human experiences: beauty, love, hope, and rebirth. Sweet flowers alone can say     2     one fears expressing. We’ve listed some of the most famous flowers     3     have a special significance.

In Mao Zedong’s poem Ode to the Plum Blossom(《咏梅》), the plum blossom was used     4    (praise) great soldiers who sacrificed their lives for a better life for Chinese people.

    5     great Chinese poet Li Bai from the Tang dynasty once compared Yang Yuhuan’s beautiful face to blooming peonies(牡丹). Flowering in May, peonies’ large petals and strong colors are linked to prosperity(繁荣) and     6    (rich) in traditional Chinese culture.

The orchid(兰花) is well known for its delicate smell. Beautiful articles and poems     7    (call) “lanzhang” by Chinese people in ancient times.

Roses, of course, have the     8    (colorful) meaning among all the flowers. Red roses, to this day, mean “I love you. ” A red rose, rather than yellow roses,     9    (act) as the traditional romantic gift given to your love on Valentine’s Day.     10    (send) yellow roses can be risky, as they represent either friendship or envy.

2 . Last weekend I was lucky enough to attend one of Spain’s most famous carnivals in the city of Cádiz. You can only understand what it is like after seeing it for yourself. Everybody was fancily-dressed from top to toe.     1    

Almost instantly after stepping off the train, we were filled with joy.     2     Many people parading through the streets playing traditional music filled people with happiness. As we wandered around and took in the animate atmosphere, the creativity of some costumes was incredible! You could really tell that people put a lot of time and energy into making some amazing costumes.

Then there were the groups dotted around the city.     3     This gave the carnival a pure essence of originality, as they were singing from their heart. Furthermore, the fact that I was not able to understand the inside jokes did not matter, as I was transfixed by the actions and expressions they provided.     4    

As the night progressed, the streets got more packed with people. When we passed a convenience store, we danced along to the music coming through the owner’s speakers.     5     It was a marquee with a DJ set inside, literally like a mini festival. After this wacky weekend of festivity, it is true to say that the Spanish know how to party!

A．Everyone was dancing.

B．People got more and more excited.

C．We saw everyone was in high spirits.

D．It made me feel like I was in a fairy-tale world.

E．Afterwards, we went to the main party at El Puerto.

F．They were mostly old men singing some traditional songs.

G．These mini street shows were a true taste of Spanish culture.

3 . Argentina lies in South America. There are many festivals in Argentina during the year. Therefore, you can enjoy the different interesting festivals when traveling there. First of all, we should talk about the Tango Festival in Argentina, which is held in the capital of this country—Buenos Aires, from February to March. You ought to know that Argentina is the home of tango, so Argentineans admire this dance very much. Even if you cannot dance perfectly, you should join the people and try to perform this dance.

The next festival in Argentina is Open Polo(马球) Tournament. You should go to Palermo to see this festival in Argentina. This festival is held every year and is the most important polo tournament in Argentina. This kind of sport is considered the most important in Argentina. Attending this festival in Argentina, you will be able to communicate with different people, admire the fascinating competition between the teams of different countries, such as Argentina, England, Australia, as well as the US. This festival in Argentina is usually held between November and December every year. So don’t miss the opportunity if you travel to Argentina at this time.

Another festival in Argentina is the Semana Musical Llao Llao. This is a festival of classical music. The festival was created in 1993 and is held at the Llao Llao Hotel, near Bariloche. The festival is held yearly in October. So if you admire this kind of music, you should travel to Argentina in October. There are also many carnivals in October.

There are also many carnivals in Argentina in summer. Of course, it’s impossible to put everything about festivals in Argentina into just one article. We hope that you have found this article interesting and eye-catching.

1. What can be the best title for the passage?

A．Festivals in Argentina

B．Entertainments in Argentina

C．Travel to Argentina

D．A brief introduction to Argentina

2. From the passage, we know that the Tango Festival ________.

A．is organized by the government

B．is held in summer

C．welcomes everyone to take part

D．holds parties for different dances

3. Which of the following is a sport festival?

A．The Semana Musical Llao Llao.

B．Carnivals in October.

C．The Tango Festival.

D．Open Polo Tournament.

4. If Tom wants to enjoy a classical music event in Argentina, he should visit ________.

A．Buenos Aires in spring

B．Palermo in April

C．Bariloche in October

D．Palermo in winter

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。

Festivals are celebrated all around the world,     1     have a wide range of origins. Every festival has     2     (it) different customs and unique charms. Customs play a     3     (significance) role in festivals,     4     sometimes they can change over time. With the     5     (develop) of modern society and the spread of new ideas, some traditions and customs may fade away and others may     6     (establish). Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses     7     (take) advantage of the celebrations. Online shopping websites and social media apps have made     8     much easier for the public to spend     9    (much) on gifts for their loved ones. Although some believe festivals should not be commercialised, others believe the increase in     10     (spend) is good for the economy and public happiness.

5 . If you think about World Heritage Sites, you probably think of places associated with ancient art and culture, historical buildings and monuments. And of course, many of these are on the World Heritage List. But the World Heritage List contains a lot of sites that are not so obvious. Some of them are well known. Let’s get to know a few of them.

Robben Island in South Africa

This island was used through the centuries as a prison, a hospital and a military base. But it’s probably most famous as a maximum-security prison for political prisoners in the twentieth century. Nelson Mandela was one of its most famous residents. The WHL says it represents the triumph (胜利) of democracy and freedom over oppression (压迫) and racism.

Borders of France and Spain

This is an area of great natural beauty and the mountains have many interesting geological formations. But it is also an area of small farms. People there still use a type of agriculture that used to be common in mountainous areas of Europe but has almost completely disappeared in modern times.

The city of Brasilia, Brazil

Brasilia is a capital city that was created from nothing in 1956. The WHL calls it a landmark in the history of town planning. The different areas of the city and the buildings themselves were all designed at the same time so that they would harmonise with each other. Every part of the city shows the ideas of the planner and architect.

Simien National Park, Ethiopia

Simien National Park was one of the first sites to be listed in 1978. It is one of the highest mountain areas in Africa, and the WHL calls it one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world. It is also important for its wildlife. It is home to some rare animals, whose population is getting smaller and smaller. That’s why the site is now on the List of World Heritage in Danger.

1. What is the passage mainly about?

A．Several little known sites on the WHL.

B．The household heritage sites on the WHL.

C．Some of the unusual sites on the WHL.

D．Places of artistic and historical interest on the WHL.

2. Which of the following sites was listed on the WHL for its political symbol?

A．Robben Island in South Africa.

B．Borders of France and Spain.

C．The city of Brasilia, Brazil.

D．Simien National Park, Ethiopia.

3. Why is the city of Brasilia, Brazil included on the WHL?

A．For its natural scenery.

B．For its city planning.

C．For its unique wildlife.

D．For its special agriculture.

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。

In the workshop of a brush-pen store in Huzhou, Shi Wangli makes traditional Chinese brush-pens. Her hands are immersed (浸泡) in water for at     1     (little) eight hours a day, in     2     summer and winter. The choice of the hairs in steps of making a quality brush-pen is of great     3     (important) and the work she does cannot be performed     4     a machine. It is a difficult but meaningful job. She is the youngest brush-pen technician in Huzhou. The manager of the store says he is worried the thousand-year-old technique for making the Huzhou brush-pen used in calligraphy (书法) will be lost with few young people     5     (will) to learn it. In Chinese history, brush-pen is an essential (基本的) tool for cultural inheritance (传承). However, with the rapid progress of modern technology, brush-pens     6     (replace) firstly by pens, then ballpoint pens and now keyboards.

The Ministry of Education required elementary and middle schools to start calligraphy classes     7     (protect) the Chinese traditional culture. There is a general     8     (believe) that brush-pen making should be regarded as a technique     9     represents Chinese culture. People should get to know the meanings and thoughts behind these traditional     10     (technique).

7 . The “24 solar terms” (节气) originated and was first used in China. It was created thousands of years ago on the basis of practical needs of agricultural. Ancient Chinese people used it to guide agricultural production, explain special climate signs and even come up with healthy living tips. Last year, the 24 solar terms was added to UNESCO's world cultural heritage list(联合国教科文组织世界文化遗产名录). Now, it has been brought to life thanks to a creative designer from Southwest China's Guizhou Province.

On the eve of this year's Qingming Festival, Shi Changhong released (发布) his version of reproduced and packaged characters for each solar term in the form of “moving art” of gifs. Since their first release on Zcool on March 29, the gifs have won great praise among the general public and quickly flooded the social media with millions of hits during the festival period.

To maximize publicity, Shi released his work in three forms: the video, the animation and pictures. The background sounds add to the brilliance.

“When I watch the short video, I can strongly feel the Chinese-style elements hidden in it. And it is really cool to liven up traditional Chinese culture in such a unique way.” WeChat user Xiao Feifei said.

“It is really a comfort to me to see so many people like my latest work. To be honest, it would really surprise me if the work had not aroused great interest among Chinese people. The 24 solar terms is a deeply rooted concept that covers the essence of Chinese wisdom. However, only a small portion of people know all the names or the correct order of those terms. My intention is to increase Chinese people’s self-awareness to learn more about our traditional fine culture. Actually, the 24 solar terms work is only a part of my whole design program ‘Charm China’, which I started a year ago.” Shi told China Daily.

1. Which part of the newspaper does the text probably belong to?

A．Travel.

B．Culture.

C．Agriculture.

D．Education.

2. What do you think the underlined word “Zcool” refers to?

A．Newspaper.	B．Magazine.
C．Radio broadcast.	D．Website.

3. Which of the following statements is true according to the text?

A．The background sounds of the work make the video more attractive.

B．It really surprised Shi Changhong to see so many people like his latest work.

C．Most people know all the names or the correct order of the 24 solar terms.

D．The 24 solar terms work designed by Shi Changhong was added to UNESCO’s heritage list.

4. What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To introduce a creative designer.

B．To introduce the 24 solar terms work.

C．To introduce the origin of the 24 solar terms.

D．To introduce a design program “Charm China”.

8 . In order to reduce the risk of suffering from COVID-19, people are supposed to say no to a handshake, give up high fives, refuse kisses on the cheek and absolutely avoid hugging. So people all over the world are changing their daily habits at work and at home to prevent it from spreading.

In France, handshaking is regarded as daily greeting habits. And kissing on the cheek is often seen even between people who have only just met. Philippe Lichtfus, a lifestyle expert notes that handshaking is a relatively recent development in human history that began in the Middle Ages. Now, he says simply looking into a person’s eyes can serve as a greeting.

The Brazilian health ministry has recommended that citizens should not share the metal straws traditionally used to consume the caffeine-rich drink chimarrão. And a kiss—even if it is not on the mouth—is totally advised against.

One of Spain’s most treasured traditions is also affected by the outbreak—the kissing of sculptures of Virgin Mary in the week leading up to Easter. During the holy week, the faithful believers queue up to kiss the hands or feet of sculptures of Mary and the saints, seeking their protection.

Germany’s interior minister (内政部长) Horst Seehofer rebuffed Chancellor（总理）Angela Merkel’s attempt to shake hands with him, smiling and keeping both his hands to himself. They both laughed and Merkel threw her hand up in the air before taking a seat.

In Iran, a video has gone viral (走红) showing three friends meeting, hands in their pockets, two of whom are wearing masks, tapping their feet against each other as a greeting. A similar video in Lebanon shows singer Ragheb Alama and comedian Michel Abou Sleiman tapping their feet against each other while making kissing noises with their mouths.

The UAE (阿拉伯联合酋长国) is advising citizens to stop the traditional “nose to nose” greeting. The UAE also said that people shouldn’t shake hands anymore or kiss. Greet each other “by waving only”.

1. What can we learn from Philippe Lichtfus?

A．Handshaking has a long history.

B．People can continue to kiss on the cheek.

C．It is recommended that people look into other’s eyes as a greeting.

D．It is unusual for two people who have just met to kiss on the cheeks.

2. What does the underlined word “rebuffed” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?

A．Appreciated.

B．Refused.

C．Accepted.

D．Welcomed.

3. What can be inferred from the text?

A．Several traditional greeting habits are advised against in the UAE.

B．People who believe in Virgin Mary must be disappointed to cancel the ceremony.

C．Brazilians are crazy about consuming the caffeine-rich drink chimarrão.

D．Tapping feet against each other has already become a daily greeting in Iran.

4. What does the text mainly tell us?

A．Some old greeting styles are out of date.

B．Some new greeting styles become popular.

C．Different countries have different greeting styles.

D．People change their greeting styles to protect themselves.

9 . 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。

Mascots (吉祥物) for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games（残奥会）

A red lantern baby called “Shuey Rhon Rhon” and an     1     (energy) giant panda named “Bing Dwen Dwen” have been uncovered as the two mascots for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The mascots, known to people     2    Tuesday night at Beijing’s Shougang Ice Hockey Arena,     3     (connect) with the host nation’s culture.

    4     ( explain) the idea clearly behind the design of the two mascots at the launch ceremony, Beijing 2022 executive president Chen Jining couldn’t hide his pride. “The two mascots put elements of traditional Chinese culture together with a modern international style.     5    is believed that they show the Chinese people’s eager expectations for the Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, and China’s warm invitation to friends from all over the world,” said Chen,     6    is also the mayor of Beijing.

“They are designed     7     (express) all the aspects of the Olympic spirit, including wonderful characteristics such as passion, perseverance, friendship and common understanding to     8     (active) engage the public.”

The name “Bing Dwen Dwen” is     9    combination of several meanings in the Chinese language, with “Bing” the Chinese word for “ice”, and “Dwen Dwen” meaning     10     (strong) and liveliness. In the name “Shuey Rhon Rhon”, “Shuey” is the Chinese word for “snow” and “Rhon Rhon” has the meaning of tolerance.

10 . HEY boys, attention please! If you want to go to the US, you’d better be fully prepared, because, well, you and the boys in the US are a bit different.     1    

Firstly, know how to knot a tie. In the US, every boy above school age wears suits when they go to weddings.     2     Do you know how to knot a tie? If you don’t, learn how right now!

Secondly, be a gentleman. I know in China some boys are still proud of being strong. But in the US, a good man should also be polite.     3    

The last is to learn something about football and baseball. Chinese boys like ping-pong, basketball and soccer, but American boys love football and baseball. They get very happy when they play and watch these sports.     4     But in order to watch the sports with other boys, at least learning some rules would help.

    5     We sometimes need to know the importance of another culture, but don’t feel you have to know that if it makes you uncomfortable. Have fun along the way!

A．Many boys are fans of football or baseball in America.

B．In my opinion, you’d better try to do the following things.

C．The stronger you are, the more highly people will think of you.

D．My friend Madison from Virginia said it shows respect to others.

E．However, all this doesn’t mean that the American way is always the right way.

F．It’s not necessary to be a fan of football or fix your TV channel to baseball games.

G．Here are two examples: holding the door for people behind you and giving the seat on a bus to old people.