1 . Write a composition with around 80 words about a Chinese traditional festival held abroad by you if you were in a foreign country. The content must include:
① What is special about the festival?
② How is the festival held?
③ How does the festival influence the local culture?
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2 . Enjoy the video based on the given website and choose the best answer.

Traditional Chinese dragon boat races were held in Milan, Italy on Saturday, attracting the participation of more than 500 people.

Among the seven teams was one composed entirely of Italians. The Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Italy organized the event to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, which has become a way for the Chinese community to express their longing for their homeland and family. It also offers an opportunity for local people to learn about traditional Chinese culture.

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The dragon boat race was held in Italy to _________.

A．express the local Chinese’s longing for their home

B．strengthen the ties between Italians and Chinese

C．honor the ancient poet Qu Yuan

D．celebrate the Chinese traditional festival

3 . 语篇填空

Spring Festival is the most important traditional festival for Chinese people.They always spend several days     1     (prepare) much food for family reunion dinner and buying sweets and fruits to entertain guests.During the holiday,they visit     2     (relative) and friends.The festival lasts till the     3     (fifteen) of the first lunar month.

    4     the development of economy and technology,Spring Festival has changed a lot.Many people complain the festival atmosphere is fading.Some say Lunar New Year’s Eve dinner is not so     5     (attract) as before.

Some of Spring Festival customs have been changed.In the past,elders     6     (give) younger generations “red envelopes” to express their best wishes.But now,it is common     7     (send) virtual red envelopes via smartphones.Though it’s more convenient and     8     (fun),there seems to be something missing.In the past,most Chinese people gathered together at home,watching the New Year’s Gala on Lunar New Year’s Eve.Today,     9     great many young people turn to smartphone screens and other electronic products instead of the television programmes.

No matter how Spring Festival customs change,the significance of Spring Festival for the Chinese people     10     (remain) unchanged.Their wishes for family reunion and happy life are also unchanged.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What did the British businessman want to sell in China?

A．Spoons.

B．Chopsticks.

C．Knives.

2. Why did Chinese people start using chopsticks for eating?

A．They relied on vegetables.

B．They lived on meat.

C．There was a lot of industry in China.

3. Which is a Chinese custom during meals?

A．People start to eat at the same time.

B．People don’t eat until all the dishes are served.

C．Respect must be given to the elderly.

5 . 24 Solar Terms: 8 things you may not know about Frost’s Descent

The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Frost’s Descent (霜降), the 18th solar term of the year, begins this year on Oct 23 and ends on Nov 6.     1    , during which time the weather becomes much colder than before and frost begins to appear. Here are four things you should know about Frost’s Descent.

Frosty autumn

    2    . During Frost’s Descent, frost begins to appear. But in the lower reaches of the Yellow River region, frost first appears in late October or early November. As Frost’s Descent comes, the world is filled with the atmosphere of late autumn.

Eating fruit

Eating persimmons during Frost’s Descent can help people resist the cold and protect their bones. In the countryside, people believe that their lips will crack if they don’t eat persimmons during this period. The apple is one kind of recommended fruit during Frost’s Descent. Apples can moisten the lungs, quench one’s thirst and help one’s digestion.    3    . It can promote the secretion of body liquids, clear away heat and reduce sputum.

Eating duck

It’s a custom to eat duck on the first day of Frost’s Descent in south Fujian province. There is a saying in Fujian which goes, “Even nourishing all year is not as good as nourishing the human body on the first day of Frost’s Descent.”    4    .

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People in areas such as Daxin county in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region celebrate the first day of Frost’s Descent. In the Frost’s Descent Festival, the Zhuang people offer sacrifices, dance and sing folk songs. With a history of more than 360 years, the festival is to commemorate Cen Yuyin, a heroine in battles against foreign aggression.

A．Eating chestnuts

B．Frost’s Descent Festival

C．But eating too many could be harmful

D．Frost’s Descent is the last solar term of autumn

E．Eating duck is a way for people there to gain weight

F．The pear is another recommended fruit during Frost’s Descent

G．Frost consists of white ice crystals of frozen water vapor near the ground

8 . A perfect performance of Chinese Shaolin Kung Fu amazed hundreds of audiences in Bowers Museum in US Southern California on Sunday.

This Kung Fu demonstration by Shaolin monks (僧人) was a highlight of the 2023 Shaolin Cultural Day, a rare cultural event for the Orange County community in Southern California.

“The event offers a unique opportunity for the Orange County community to actively engage with Shaolin culture and gain firsthand experience in various Shaolin activities,” said Anne Shih, chairwoman of the Board of Governors of Bowers Museum. “Whether it’s learning from Kung Fu masters or enjoying interactive Shaolin activities, these experiences will help audiences to experience the Chinese culture and better understand Chinese traditions,” Shih said.

With a history of over 1, 500 years, Shaolin Kung Fu is one of China’s most treasured cultural heritage items, and has been practiced by Kung Fu lovers around the world.

Larry Lee, a 72-year-old resident of Orange County, said he has been practicing Kung Fu for over 50 years. “The traditional Chinese martial arts have deep intelligence in it. They relate to a way of life that goes much deeper than just fighting.” Lee said besides Kung Fu, he is also interested in Chinese medicine and other elements of the Chinese culture.

The 2023 Shaolin Cultural Day served as a fitting finale (场) to the 2023 Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, providing a platform to honor and appreciate the contributions of the AAPI community.

“The event will help people of other communities to be better informed about China and the Chinese culture, and therefore developing understanding and friendship,” said Cultural Counselor (参赞) of the Chinese Consulate General in Los Angeles Wang Taiyu. “We hope through such activities, we can promote friendship between Chinese and American peoples, and contribute to China-US relations.” he said.

1. What can we infer about Shaolin Kung Fu from paragraphs 1 and 2?

A．It was performed on a school’s playground.	B．Orange County didn’t enjoy it often.
C．Its performance lasted two weeks.	D．Its attracted vistiors all over the world.

2. According to Anne Shih, what benefits does the event bring?

A．Helping Southern Californians learn Chinese quickly.

B．Helping audiences become Kung Fu masters through practice.

C．Helping audiences have a better knowledge of Chinese traditions.

D．Helping Orange County attract more Kung Fu lovers around the world.

3. How does Larry Lee think of Chinese martial arts?

A．They include wisdom in them.

B．They focus mainly on fighting.

C．They represent Chinese culture and history.

D．They inspire you to be expert at Chinese medicine.

4. Why is the event held in Wang Taiyu’s opinion?

A．To stress the importance of communities.	B．To advise how to understand each other.
C．To compare different cultures.	D．To build up better friendships.

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。

Guan Yu, an ancient general known for his loyalty and bravery in battles, has been widely worshipped (敬奉). The Temple of Guan Yu in Xiezhou, North China’s Shanxi Province, is the     1    (large) one among countless temples worshipping the general across the country and also a major historical and cultural site protected at the national level.

In 2020, a research institute     2     studied the culture behind this folk belief in Guan Yu was founded in Xiezhou, and eight graduate students were hired. This summer, researchers of     3     institute are compiling chronicles (编年史) for the temple, and studying the fine elements of traditional culture contained in the temple.

Across the country, historical and cultural heritage sites are protected and studied to discover and learn about traditional Chinese culture, amid the nation’s efforts     4    (build) a modern Chinese civilization.     5     total, there are 5,058 major historical and cultural sites protected at the national level. “    6    (witness) the long history and splendid culture of the Chinese nation in the past years, the historical and cultural sites offer     7    (we) rich ‘spiritual nutrients’ in the midst of building a modern Chinese civilization,” said Gao Jiangtao, a research fellow with the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

In Shanxi, with local protection work     8    (trouble) due to understaffing, a project was started in 2022 to enroll a total of 600 students for a span of five years,     9    (specific) for 117 localities across the province in need of protection professionals. These students will     10    (offer) general education on relics protection during college.