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。

Cold Food Festival is a    1     (tradition) Chinese holiday celebrated before Qingming Festival, which usually falls    2     April 4 or 5.

Legend has it that Chong’er, a prince of Jin in the Spring and Autumn Period, experienced many hardships while he moved around the warring states. Once, when the prince suffered from     3     (starve), Jie Zitui, offered him food. Later, when Chong’er became the duke of Jin, he ordered a search for Jie who had gone into hiding in the remote mountains with his mother. The duke wanted Jie    4     ( serve) as one of his ministers. Contrary to    5     many people might assume, Jie, who preferred living a simple life in the Mianshan Mountain to     6     (become) a politician, refused the duke’s invitation. Chong’er ordered the mountain to be burned down to force Jie out of hiding.     7     (fortune), Jie did not give in and the fire ended up killing him and his mother. Feeling extremely sorry, Chong’er required that the setting of fire    8     (forbid) on the anniversary of Jie’s death. This meant all food was eaten cold. Therefore the festival is thus named.

Mianshan Mountain,     9     the tragedy happened, is now a famous tourist destination in Shanxi Province. In many areas of Shanxi, locals still remember this tradition.     10     cold food is not the only choice for people during the celebration, the practices of making typical cold dishes for the event have been preserved.

3 . A Letter to Mom and Her Mince (肉末)Pies

When I was a little girl, on Christmas Eve, you and I would bake cakes. “Make enough mince pies, because Santa likes them, ” you would tell me.

On Christmas morning, I’d wake up and thrill at the________ before me. At the bottom of my bed would be loads of presents. I’d scream in delight, ________ tearing the wrapping paper. Running downstairs, I would________ that Santa hadn’t just stopped in the________. There were also lots of________ around the Christmas tree.

Many years later, the________ continued. One afternoon________ we were making extra mince pies, it________ hit me that the extra wasn’t for________. I said, “Those extra mince pies were never for Santa, were they? They were________ you!” You never said a word- a smile was your only________.

Christmas changed in 1986, when you suffered a________ brain disease. After________ throughout Christmas, you passed away on December 29.

Only now am I starting to enjoy Christmas again. And while I don’t do the________ any more, I do have mince pies in the house. I leave one out just for you, as if you were________ a part of my Christmas.

1.

A．pie

B．mess

C．tree

D．sight

2.

A．violently

B．deliberately

C．excitedly

D．casually

3.

A．discover

B．witness

C．describe

D．imagine

4.

A．apartment

B．lounge

C．bedroom

D．kitchen

5.

A．people

B．cakes

C．leaves

D．presents

6.

A．tradition

B．holiday

C．celebration

D．situation

7.

A．while

B．though

C．directly

D．before

8.

A．heavily

B．certainly

C．suddenly

D．frequently

9.

A．Mom

B．Santa

C．Christmas

D．guests

10.

A．for

B．to

C．like

D．beside

11.

A．explanation

B．opinion

C．expression

D．reply

12.

A．mild

B．curable

C．severe

D．common

13.

A．suffering

B．preparing

C．working

D．resting

14.

A．laundry

B．cleaning

C．operation

D．baking

15.

A．still

B．also

C．even

D．just

4 . Christmas Activities for Adults

    1     So what should we do when we have all the time for ourselves without having to worry about work? You have to have fun! For starters, here are some fun Christmas activities that you are absolutely going to love.

·Organise a Charity Show

Christmas is about spreading joy and love, and it’s also about giving. We give our family presents on this day to show them happiness and love, don’t we? But have you ever wondered how the poor celebrate their Christmas? Does Santa leave gifts for them too?     2     Use all the activities to buy gifts and／or necessities for those less privileged(幸运的).

·Visit Orphanages(孤儿院)and Old Age Homes

Christmas is an occasion for the entire family to come together and celebrate. More than the celebration, we look forward to being near our close ones.     3     Form a group and spend an entire day with children at orphanages or seniors at old age homes. Play games, interact and give away goodies, especially to the children.

·Start a Donation Drive

If you have the time, organise a donation drive in your locality. A lot of people will want to donate clothes , accessories (衣服的配饰)and other necessary items.     4    

    5     Plan these activities in time and have fun with your family and friends. Merry Christmas and may God bless you!

A．Shopping is an entirely different experience during Christmas.

B．With Christmas just around the corner, it is time for us to plan our holidays.

C．Along with gifts, if you donate these to people as well, it will really make a difference.

D．Now that you know these activities, you can select a few of them to keep yourself busy.

E．As for charity, you can arrange for a show in your circle of friends or in your neighbourhood.

F．Gifting something to your family members, friends and colleagues is important during Christmas.

G．The same joy can be shared with people who don’t have the company of their family on this happy occasion.

5 . While tea may have originated in Asia, now there are many countries all around the world that have tea woven into their food cultures and traditions. This is one of the very special parts of tea as it has a way of connecting people all over the world in different ways and ceremonies that finally all result in a group of people sitting together and enjoying a cup of tea.

Chinese tea culture

Since China is viewed as the birthplace of tea, it is no wonder that Chinese tea culture is rich with history and tradition. Today, Chinese tea continues to be used in Chinese medicine and is commonly consumed on both casual and formal occasions both for personal enjoyment and to represent Chinese cultural traditions.

Japanese tea culture

Japan also has a long history with tea, especially Japanese Matcha, which is a kind of ground green tea that is commonly used in Japanese tea ceremonies and only in recent years has become popular in Western culture.

British tea culture

When many people think about tea, British tea culture is what comes to mind. A hot cup of English Breakfast or EarlGrey tea serves with a little milk and a biscuit in the morning as a pick-me-up for the day. Even though tea may not be native to England, this British tea tradition is still going strong today.

Moroccan tea culture

When you visit Morocco, it is hard to miss the outstanding tea culture that is such a large part of Moroccan hospitality. Before any gathering, negotiation, or sale of a product, a pot of mint tea is always prepared and served among the host and guests. This is an expression of Moroccan tradition and hospitality, which should always be accepted by guests as a sign of appreciation and respect to the host.

1. Why can tea find its way into various food cultures?

A．It originates in Asia.

B．It forms different ceremonies.

C．It gets people connected easily.

D．It allows people to sit together.

2. What do Chinese and Japanese tea cultures have in common according to the text?

A．They have a long history.

B．They are used in medicine.

C．They are famous for ground green tea.

D．They’ve long gained worldwide recognition.

3. Why are the Brits keen on tea in the morning?

A．To get energy.

B．To bring out respect.

C．To show hospitality.

D．To observe a tradition.

4. In which column on social media may the text appear?

A．Healthy You.	B．Social Insight.
C．Cultural Corner.	D．Itchy Feet Travel.

6 . Paper cutting is a special form of folk art in China, with a history of nearly 1,500 years. The first paper cutting _______ the Southern and Northern Dynasties (420—589) period. The _______ and spread of paper cutting had a close relationship with Chinese _______ festivals.

In rural areas, paper cutting is _______ a handicraft for women. In the past, every native girl was _______ to master it. _______, professional paper cutting artists were usually males who earned poor incomes by working in workshops.

The main cutting _______ are simple: paper and scissors or cutting knives. It is easy to learn how to make paper cuttings but very difficult to master it with perfection. This is because making paper cuttings _______ much effort, practice, craftsmanship and imagination. Flexibility (灵敏度) is also needed, but any _______ or wiggling (摇晃) will lead to imperfection or __________ damage the whole image.

Wishes for wealth, health and longevity (长寿) are mostly __________ through paper cuttings. For example, during the Spring Festival, the character “Fu” is pasted (粘贴) upside down on the door to express people’s wish for good __________; at a wedding ceremony, a big red paper-cutting with the character “Xi” is a traditional and essential __________; upon the birthday party of a senior, the character “Shou” is often seen and will __________ delight to the whole celebration; a pattern of chubby (胖乎乎的) children hugging fish implies that every year they will be rich in __________.

1.

A．puts back to

B．looks back to

C．dates back to

D．brings back to

2.

A．creation

B．solution

C．revolution

D．impression

3.

A．initial

B．visual

C．racial

D．rural

4.

A．eventually

B．traditionally

C．possibly

D．fortunately

5.

A．supposed

B．surprised

C．determined

D．disappointed

6.

A．Moreover

B．However

C．Thus

D．Otherwise

7.

A．ways

B．things

C．tools

D．books

8.

A．requests

B．requires

C．increases

D．introduces

9.

A．carelessness

B．instruction

C．comparison

D．separation

10.

A．ever

B．still

C．always

D．even

11.

A．received

B．expressed

C．improved

D．increased

12.

A．comments

B．friends

C．influence

D．fortune

13.

A．decoration

B．entertainment

C．invitation

D．preparation

14.

A．put

B．attach

C．move

D．add

15.

A．health

B．longevity

C．wealth

D．strength

7 . Famous food festivals around the world

Food festivals are held all around the world every year, and people from different parts come to these festivals in large numbers to satisfy their taste buds (味蕾).

The Galway International Oyster (牡蛎) and Seafood Festival

Galway, Ireland

September 26 to September 29, 2020

This is the world’s longest running oyster festival, first appearing in 1954. Apart from the excellent seafood that is served, the festival also features some exciting events such as oyster-eating contests, live music, tasting parties, etc.

The International Mango (芒果) Festival

New Delhi, India

June 30 to July 2, 2020

This festival is a celebration of everything about mangoes. It features different kinds of mangoes and various food items that are made from them. The festival also holds a number of special events such as mango-eating competitions, mango-tasting events, quiz competitions, and plenty of traditional and folk performances.

The Garlic(大蒜) Festival

The Isle of Wight, England

August 17 to August 18, 2020

This is one of the largest events that the Isle of Wight hosts each year, and it shows recipes made from garlic. Some foods made out of garlic and garlic beer are available (可得到的) there. The festival also features live music and a country fair.

The Crave Sydney International Food Festival

Sydney, Australia

October 1 to October 31, 2020

This festival attracts a number of famous international chefs each year as visitors to experience the best of Australian food. From fine dining at famous restaurants to street food to cooking classes, this event has a lot in store for a visitor.

1. Where should you go if you want to enjoy seafood?

A．Galway

B．Sydney

C．New Delhi

D．The Isle of Wight.

2. Which festival can you go to if you are only free at the beginning of July?

A．The Garlic Festival.

B．The International Mango Festival.

C．The Crave Sydney International Food Festival.

D．The Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival.

3. A chef is advised to take part in _______ according to the passage.

A．the Garlic Festival

B．the International Mango Festival

C．the Crave Sydney International Food Festival

D．the Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival

8 . May 14 marks the beginning of National Smile Month in the UK. The campaign is organized by the Oral Health Foundation to promote dental (牙齿的) health. The Foundation hopes that a month of smiling across the nation will make people think about the importance of brushing their teeth regularly, culling down on sugary foods, and making regular appointments with the dentist.

The British, in fact, have a reputation for bad teeth. The Internet's Urban Dictionary has an entry (条目) for “British Smile”, defining it as “Any smile with bad teeth”. On the other side of the Atlantic, however, the “Hollywood Smile” gets its name because American movie stars are so proud to show off their sparkling beautiful teeth.

But what about smiling in the UK in general? Do the British smile a lot, or do they look sad all the time? It's said that the British practice the “stiff upper lip”, meaning that they don't often show their emotions; they neither smile nor cry. But this is false: A British person likes to smile as much as anyone else.

As far as smiling in Britain is concerned   just like everywhere else, it all depends on the situation. For example, you wouldn't expect anyone to smile at a funeral (葬礼). But if you were at a party of any kind, you'd find everyone smiling from ear to ear. However, smiling is sometimes not allowed under some circumstances (情形). For instance, since 2005 Britain hasn't allowed smiling in passport photographs. At other times, for example at work and school, you simply smile when it's natural to smile.

So the British are no more and no less likely to smile than anyone else. But smiling is good for you, no doubt about it, even if you do have a few bad teeth. And smiling is good for those around you too. This alone makes National Smile Month a great idea. As the essayist William Hazlitt wrote, “A gentle smile, a kind word, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles”.

1. Why is National Smile Month held in the UK?

A．To build a more friendly society through smiling.	B．To guide people to care their teeth.
C．To promote the health benefits of smiling.	D．To teach people how to protect their teeth.

2. What does the underlined word “sparkling” refer to?

A．flashing

B．white

C．smiling

D．aging

3. What can we learn from the article about smiling in the UK?

A．People can smile when taking passport photos.

B．British people are less likely to smile than others.

C．People often smile at a party of any kind.

D．British people often hide their true emotions with a smile.

4. What does the author think of National Smile Month?

A．It lasts too long.	B．It is a time-consuming event.
C．It achieves its purpose.	D．It should be promoted around the world.

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。

China is widely known for its ancient civilization     1     has continued all the way through into modern times. There are many reasons why this has been possible.

At the beginning, written Chinese was     2     picture-based language. Ancient Chinese people carved     3    （ symbol） on animal bones and shells. By the Shang Dynasty, a well-developed writing system had come into being. At that time, people lived in different places,    4     （ lead） to many varieties of dialects and characters.

Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one country where the Chinese writing system began to develop     5    one direction. The writing system was of great     6    （important） in uniting the Chinese people and culture. Even today, wherever Chinese people live or whatever dialect they speak, they can communicate    7     （free） in writing.

Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China's present is connected with    8    （it） past. People in modern times can read classic works that    9    （write） by Chinese in ancient times. The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form,    10    （ know） as Chinesecalligraphy, which has become an important part of Chinese culture. Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture.

10 . 假定你是李华，你校为来自英国的交流生举办了一场介绍中国传统节日的欢迎宴会，请你代表学校向他们介绍一个你认为最重要的中国传统节日。内容包括：
1.节日庆祝时间和方式；
2.节日象征意义。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Good morning, my dear friends. I’m Li Hua.

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