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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。

The Yingge dance is a combination of opera, dance and wushu. Typically, the dance     1     (perform) during festivals and celebrations, with dancers wearing colorful costumes and carrying masks, snakes, spears and drums. Its rich history and cultural     2     (significant) have earned it the distinction of being classified as a national intangible cultural heritage (遗产) in China.

On Chinese New Year, a Yingge team     3     (consist) of 16 dancers from the Chaoshan region of Guangdong Province gave a wonderful performance in London. The event provided     4     unique opportunity for UK residents to experience the richness and diversity of Chinese culture.

The dance team’s commitment     5     their craft was evident in their preparation. For over a month, they devoted     6     (they) to perfecting their performance, ensuring every step, every gesture, and every beat was in harmony. The dancers, many of     7     had more than 15 years of performance experience, showed their devotion to preserving this ancient art form.

So far, the Yingge dance     8     (cross) borders, attracting audiences in foreign countries such as Thailand. The celebration of the Spring Festival has become a global phenomenon, with “Spring Festival Parades”     9     (hold) in several countries each year. Nearly one-fifth of the world’s population now celebrates the Chinese New Year in     10     (vary) styles, reflecting the growing influence of Chinese culture worldwide.

2 . 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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。

Any visitor to the Chinese Culture Week at the University of Tehran would be amazed by the tea, food, Chinese knots (中国结) and traditional paper-cutting artworks     1    display, all produced by Iranian students of Chinese language.

“Chinese knots     2     (believe) to bring good luck and act as charms (护身符) that protect people against evil spirits,” said Zeinab Ghafourian, a 19-year-old student     3     (study) Chinese at the Confucius Institute of the University of Tehran, on Nov. 28.

Chinese Culture Week,     4     was held at the hall of the institute from Nov. 25 to 29, seeks     5    (introduce) Chinese culture to more Iranians. Ghafourian said that one of the reasons why she chose to study Chinese was that she had been interested in East Asian cultures since childhood. “In     6    (add), Chinese films have become more popular. The people of both countries enjoy many cultural commonalities, as they were culturally and     7     (economic) connected via the Silk Road in the past,” she said.

More importantly, given Iran’s good ties with China, mastering Chinese offers relatively competitive employment prospects on the Iranian job market     8     (compare) with other languages.

“Each of the students here is     9    window onto China, helping the Iranians have a more realistic picture of the country     10    improving relations between the two countries,” said Hamed Vafaei, the Iranian director of the Confucius Institute at the University of Tehran.

3 . 包粽子是中国端午节的一个传统习俗。假定你是李华，你班级准备在端午节当天开展包粽子体验活动，请你写一封电子邮件，邀请你校外教Bob参加，要点包括:

活动地点	in our school dining room
活动时间	from 9:00 a.m. to 1l:30 a.m. on 22nd June
参与人员	all the students and teachers in our class
活动内容	1. wrap(包)rice ... with bamboo leaves to make zongzi 2. cook zongzi by ourselves 3. taste zongzi together
活动意义	experience and learn more about Chinese traditional culture

注意:

1. 词数 80 左右;

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯:3.开头与结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Bob,

I’m writing to invite you to take part in an activity on the Dragon Boat Festival.

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Looking forward to your reply.

Yours,

Li Hua

4 . On May 4, Fan Jinshi donated 10 million yuan to set up the Fan Jinshi Education Fund. Fan is ______ as a famous archaeologists (考古学家) in China, and her ______ will support further research into Dunhuang.

All people present were ______ by her love for Dunhuang. Fan Jinshi, also ______ as “the Daughter of Dunhuang”, ______ from Peking University and then ______ for the Northwest Desert. Since then, she has ______ herself to protecting the caves in history.

Fan used ______ technologies to protect the caves, and now Dunhuang ______ tourists from around the world.

Today, Fan is still trying to promote talks and ______ between Peking University and the Dunhuang School.

Fan said, “Though now I work, I am a student of Peking University, and I was able to ______ to the caves in Dunhuang. I hope that the fund can help ______ the Dunhuang studies of Peking University.”

The fund ______ Fan’s prize money and her savings. She believes in taking money from the right place and spending it in a ______ way to ensure that it is used for the benefit of society.

Fan Jinshi’s speech ______ so many people, and the research on Chinese archaeology will continue developing.

1.

A．organized

B．considered

C．frightened

D．encouraged

2.

A．wish

B．respect

C．opinion

D．donation

3.

A．moved

B．thanked

C．connected

D．explained

4.

A．known

B．informed

C．allowed

D．sent

5.

A．admired

B．expected

C．explained

D．graduated

6.

A．set up

B．break out

C．set off

D．break down

7.

A．applied

B．replied

C．supplied

D．relied

8.

A．delicious

B．unique

C．false

D．dizzy

9.

A．affects

B．welcomes

C．offers

D．shares

10.

A．description

B．definition

C．responsibility

D．exchanges

11.

A．lead

B．owe

C．contribute

D．stick

12.

A．improve

B．rise

C．dream

D．devote

13.

A．shows up

B．consists of

C．takes off

D．stands out

14.

A．final

B．lucky

C．wise

D．simple

15.

A．included

B．reminded

C．cared

D．inspired

5 . Around the World

Here is big news from Around the World.

Science Fiction Museum opens
Chengdu, China

The Chengdu Science Fiction Museum has opened its doors to the public. China’s newest museum—a star-shaped building on a lake was built in 12 months. Technology sped up the design and construction of the 635,070-square-foot museum, which has galleries, educational spaces, and cafés.

Day of the Dead is celebrated
Mexico

Thousands of people lined the streets of Mexico City to watch its annual Day of the Dead parade. The holiday was observed from October 31 to November 2 to remember and celebrate loved ones who have died. During this time, the dead are believed to return to the world. Families welcome them back with offerings, such as their favorite food.

Modern art at ancient pyramids
Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

A modern art exhibit at the Pyramids of Giza, titled Forever Is Now, has returned for a third year. This year’s show is the biggest yet and features works by 14 artists. The free event aims to celebrate ancient Egyptian culture with modern skills. Artists were careful not to harm the 4,500-year-old World Heritage Site.

Schools close due to heavy air pollution
Delhi, India

Elementary schools in Delhi are closed for at least one week because of the city’s poor air quality. The amount of harmful materials in the air has reached nearly 100 times the acceptable limit. Delhi is often very polluted in November because that is when many farmers burn their remaining crops. To reduce the smog, officials in the city have banned polluting vehicles, construction work, and the use of fireworks.

1. Where can you visit a museum on the lake?

A．In Chengdu, China.	B．In Mexico City.
C．At the Pyramids of Giza.	D．In Delhi, India.

2. Why are elementary schools closed in Delhi?

A．To build the newest museum.	B．To hold a modern art exhibit.
C．To celebrate the Day of the Dead.	D．To avoid the harm caused by air pollution.

6 . 每年6月10日是中国文化和自然遗产日，今年的活动主题为：文物保护利用与文化自信自强。作为世界文化遗产、国家一级博物馆，沈阳故宫于当日举行了一系列活动。请你根据海报内容和文字信息写一则英文简讯。
内容包括：

1．活动时间、地点；
2．活动安排：
(1)沈阳故宫历史专题讲座；
(2)沈阳老建筑水彩画主题展览；
(3)“我以我笔画遗产”主题写生活动。
3．发起保护历史文物、树立文化自信、增强对祖国热爱的倡议。
参考词汇：文物 cultural relics     自强 self reliance   水彩画 watercolor paintings
注意事项：
1．词数 80-100左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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7 . 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 Beijing this weekend, several young ladies in flowing clothes became the center of attention. They invited passers-by     1     (complete) ancient Chinese poems written on a board, and people     2     made it would get a flower. The ladies are hanfu lovers from a club whose aim is to spread the culture of hanfu, a style of clothing     3     (traditional) worn by the Han people. “We     4     (hold) several similar events recently in some big cities,” said Fu Jiamei, one of the activity’s     5     (organizer). “We hope that more people will understand the beauty of hanfu and the culture behind it,” she added.

“The growing popularity of hanfu     6     the young people comes from their increasing interest in traditional Chinese culture and     7     (they) desire to wear something Chinese to show their cultural identity,” said Gao Wenjing,     8     expert at Tsinghua University Art Museum. Gao believes that many young people love hanfu as a result of increased cultural     9     (confident), while the love for hanfu, in turn, helps them to learn more about Chinese culture and history. “This is     10     (meaning),” she said.

8 . 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

Luo Yan and his wife and son travelled back to their hometown for the Spring Festival. Their journey     1    (be) a long and tiring one just a few years ago. However, the high-speed train has made it more convenient for them     2    (go) back home. During the trip, they chatted excitedly, missing their sweet home.

On their arrival, they found Luo’s parents eagerly waiting for     3    (they). Their home had been     4    (special) decorated for the joyous festival.     5     five o’clock on the Chinese New Year’s Eve, the dinner table was already covered with white china plates and     6     (bowl), full of all kinds of dishes. After dinner, they made dumplings,     7     are prepared for the very start of the new year.

With midnight     8     (approach), Luo Yan took his parents, wife and son outside to set off firecrackers. The whole village was lit up with     9    (color) fireworks. All over     10     country, people were celebrating their good fortune, their family’s togetherness, and their nation’s strength.

9 . Katie: How was the welcome party for foreign students last night?
John: Great! I made some new friends.     1    
Katie: What?
John: I met a Japanese boy called Sato, and as soon as I held out my hand, he bowed.
Katie: That’s how people in Japan are expected to greet each other.     2    
John: I didn’t know that.     3    
Katie: I remember when I first met Marie last year, I did the same thing. I held out my hand and to my surprise, she kissed me on both sides of my face!
John:     4    
Katie: Very funny.
Katie: Later I found out French people are supposed to kiss when they see each other.
John:     5    
A. It’s impolite if you don’t bow.
B. But a funny thing happened.
C. I wouldn’t mind that!
D. Oh, I see.
E. So I just stood there with my hand out, he bowed.

10 . 情景作文

Hi, I am David, the editor of YOUTH. We all know the exchange students are going back to the USA soon. We would like to give them some traditional Chinese gifts, such as Chinese paintings, silk, tea... Today I would like to collect some ideas. In your article, you should: ● recommend two traditional Chinese gifts ● show your reasons why you recommend them Looking forward to hearing from you. David

注意：1. 词数100左右，开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
I am glad to share my opinion with you.
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