(1)陈述敬老的原因和方式；
(2)提出敬老倡议。
注意：(1)词数100左右；
(2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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The drum
The earliest reference to the drum in China is in the Pottery Age. The Zhou dynasty
In ancient China, agriculture was the main form of production and drums
Dozens of types of Chinese drums exist today. For instance, “Taiping Drum” is used to express hope for peace and prosperity(繁荣)
The prosperity of drum culture reflects the
3 . Society tells us we should socialise to the fullest, and that those who are surrounded by people are the most successful and the happiest. These days, we’re almost always connected, whether in person or through our phone screens and online social networks. But there’s something to be said for solitude(独处), “Being alone doesn’t necessarily mean being lonely”. In fact, spending time by yourself is an essential element of self-care.
Around the globe, different cultures have wide-ranging perspectives on what it means to spend time alone. If you live or have spent time in the United States, you’re probably aware that Americans tend to reject solitude. For many younger people, weekends are packed with social activities, ranging from brunch with friends to dinner parties to game nights to drinking at bars and everything in between.
The United States isn’t the only place where you’ll find a heavy emphasis on social time. Across the Atlantic, the United Kingdom is known for being an extremely extroverted(外向型的)country. A survey of Brits found that more than half had never done and would be unwilling to do activities like going to theme parks or seeing live music alone. Most Brits spend almost twice as much of their leisure time socialising with others as they do being alone.
The home can be a place of rest, relaxation and recharge—that is, if you live by yourself or have the space to be alone in your home. The country in which people are least likely to live alone is India, at about 4 percent of the population. China is also quite fond of multiple-person households, with only about 10 percent of people living by themselves. In more collectivist cultures like these, many aspects of life are related to community. Thus, spending time alone isn’t as ingrained(根深蒂固的)as a social convention in places like these, and the good of the group takes priority over the needs of one person.
1. What can we learn from the first paragraph?| A．People can benefit more from solitude. |
| B．People tend to socialise more nowadays. |
| C．Being alone generally equals being lonely. |
| D．Being alone enables people to be carefree. |
| A．Imaginative and wild. | B．Responsible and energetic. |
| C．Optimistic and dutiful. | D．Outgoing and sociable. |
| A．Because they share a specific culture. |
| B．Because they lack some local customs. |
| C．Because they possess enough home space. |
| D．Because they give priority to their own needs. |
| A．The Essence of Self-care | B．Enjoy Solitude, Enjoy Yourself |
| C．The Functions of Different Cultures | D．The Perspectives on Solitude |
Studying abroad is a unique and highly rewarding experience which benefits your career,
By choosing to study abroad you will get to experience a country you may have never been
Another major advantage of studying abroad is the opportunity to learn a new language or two. There’s no
5 . Psychologists tell us that there are four basic stages that human beings pass through when they enter and live in a new culture .This process, which helps us to deal with culture shock, is the way our brain and our personality react to the strange new things we encounter when we move from one culture to another .
Culture begins with the “honeymoon stage”.
The third stage is called the “adjustment stage”.
The fourth stage can be called “at ease at last”. Now you feel quite comfortable in your new surroundings.
| A．You can cope with most problems that occur. |
| B．This is when you begin to realize that things are not so bad in the host culture. |
| C．It is extremely difficult to get through the first stage of culture. |
| D．You may feel sad, anxious , frustrated , and want to go home. |
| E．Unfortunately, the second stage can be more difficult. |
| F．This stage can last for quite a long time because we feel we are involved in some kind of great adventure. |
| G．This is the period of time when we first arrive in which everything about the new culture is strange and exciting. |
6 . Whoever you are, learning how to communicate internationally is the best way to reach out to more people with different cultures.
Learn how people deal with things in their countries. The best way to handle cultural differences is to research how different countries handle business meetings or any other type of communication.
Be aware of language barriers (障碍). You may sound smart with humorous English jargon (行话) among those who have been speaking the language for most of their lives.
Go over any form of written communication before you send it out. It is easy to cause misunderstandings when you deal with people from different parts of the world.
Always stay updated with the social developments.
| A．This may happen without your knowing. |
| B．Pay more attention to cultural differences. |
| C．Employers need to understand that culture shock is real. |
| D．However, people from other countries may not understand it. |
| E．Different cultures like to receive information in different ways. |
| F．It’s known that technology has improved rapidly over the years. |
| G．For example, the Japanese prefer you get straight to the point instead of making small talk. |
7 . On the evening of April 8, Dunhuang Academy and Huawei jointly launched a brand-new technology-driven tour experience at the Mogao Grottoes. Using Huawei’s newly-released (发行) Hetu artificial intelligence platform, coupled with the output of the Digital Dunhuang project, visitors to the Mogao Grottoes can enjoy a fantasy experience prior to entering the attraction.
Zhao Shengliang, director of the Dunhuang Academy, said that it has been cooperating with Huawei since March 2019. Using Huawei’s latest Hetu technology, visitors are able to see the detailed contents of the Dunhuang Art Murals (壁画) outside the caves, through their Huawei mobile phones. This will reduce the time tourists spend inside the cave, aiding the protection of the cultural relics, while at the same time helping to increase the amount of information visitors can obtain. It is also considered to be a new way of promoting Dunhuang Art.
The Dunhuang Academy has used digital technology to preserve the research and exploration of Dunhuang Grottoes since the early 1990s. It has collected a wealth of data and has realized the goal of sharing of digital Dunhuang globally. It has played an important role in the protection and research of cultural site, as well as promoting the development and progress of related work.
The Huawei Hetu platform unites Dunhuang’s study findings, high-resolution images of the site’s murals and virtual, three-dimensional models with the real Mogao Grottoes. It has not only re-created the real tour of the scenic spot, but also developed a new way of digitally experiencing the grottoes. When people visit the site, they not only have the experience of seeing the real grottoes, but they can appreciate the admirable artworks more clearly and in greater detail.
In the future, Dunhuang Academy will continue to cooperate with Huawei to create more colorful virtual content to enrich the experience of Mogao Art on the platform, helping people around the world get to know Dunhuang Art better.
1. Which is NOT the advantage of the Hetu technology?| A．Help to protect the cultural relics. | B．Decrease the cost of the visitors. |
| C．Offer more information to tourists. | D．Reduce the time visitors spend inside the cave. |
| A．Protect. | B．Recommend. | C．Explore. | D．Improve. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Negative. | C．Hopeful. | D．Indifferent. |
| A．Huawei Newly Released Hetu AI |
| B．Dunhuang Grottoes Attract Tourists |
| C．Dunhuang Academy Protects Grottoes Well |
| D．AI Tech Helps Tourists Enjoy Dunhuang’s Art |
8 . Have you imagined spending a night in a museum? Fortunately, your fantasy may come true in the following museums.
Spy Museum | Washington, DC
The Spy Museum is entirely committed to the all-but-invisible profession and displays the largest collection of spy objects in the world! "Operation Secret Sleepover" invites a group of juniors and parents for a night of detective training, like creating a fake name, gathering intelligence, studying questioning techniques, breaking codes, hunting for a lead, and more. The next mission kicks off on Friday, September 9, 2022.
Ages: 9 to 13
Cost: $115 for general admission/$105 for members
Baseball Hall of Fame | Cooperstown, New York
Fans of America's hobbies will take the opportunity to stay a few extra nights here. Travel along the hallowed galleries; enjoy a screening in the Grandstand Theater; show your respect to honoring legendary players like Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, and Ted Williams. Dates sell out quickly. To secure your spot, call（607）547—0329.
Ages: 7 to 12
Cost: $50 for general admission
Milwaukee Public Museum | Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Who says kids get to have all the fun? The adults-only overnight at Milwaukee Public Museum is intended for the 21+ crowd. Tickets include dinner, two drinks, snacks, special tours, films in the six-story theater, entry to the new traveling exhibit “Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed,” and continental breakfast. The next event is October 20, 2022. Registration closes two weeks prior.
Ages: 21+
Cost: $125 for general admission
Baltimore National Aquarium | Baltimore, Maryland
Ocean and shark lovers will be delighted to spend nights at BNA. Dive into the fascinating underwater world, reveal myths, and discover the importance of these incredible creatures. Join experts for a behind-the-scenes tour, interact with marine life, and watch a 4D film.
Ages: 8+
Cost: $120 for general admission | $100 for members
1. What can kids do at Operation Secret Sleepover?| A．Studying hunting techniques. | B．Improving their intelligence. |
| C．Changing their identity cards. | D．Trying some detective activities. |
| A．Spy Museum. | B．Baseball Hall of Fame. |
| C．Milwaukee Public Museum. | D．Baltimore National Aquarium. |
| A．$400. | B．$420. | C．$460. | D．$480. |
9 . Nobody ever imagined that after being lost for more than half a century, the intangible cultural heritage known as Gaolou Mixian would be restored and passed down by a young man. “As someone of Gaolou origin, I have a responsibility to restore our ancestors’ art form,” said Chen Guorui, the world’s only inheritor of this ancient art.
Gaolou Mixian uses rice paste(米糊)to glue together selected grains of transparent rice to create realistic figures or structures. It is a unique folk art that developed during the Qing Dynasty and reached its peak during the first half of the 20th century. Each household in Gaolou village would make rice structures that they put on display in their ancestral halls during the Chinese New Year, which attracted people from all sides.
However, due to the wet weather in southern China, these rice-made artworks would only last three to four months before losing their shape. It is for this reason that these works are not seen in museums in China. Due to various historical reasons, most people in Gaolou village did not pass down the art form, which caused it to disappear nearly 70 years ago.
Chen found out about this after hearing one former resident express disappointment about its loss. Curious, he started to do research and tried out the methods he heard about from older people in the village. After several months of exploration, Chen finally completed his first successful work.
Over the past five years, Chen has gradually improved his skills and even begun using new techniques, such as creating some colorful artworks with colored grains of rice. Since 2017, people at home and abroad have taken an interest in this long-lost art form. To avoid being the last inheritor(传承者), Chen has been giving classes to some students at a primary school in Fuzhou with the support of local education authorities.
1. What do we know about Gaolou Mixian?| A．It is mainly made of rice. | B．It is stable in wet environment. |
| C．It is a popular art form nationwide. | D．It was created for religious reasons. |
| A．The technique of the artworks. | B．The disappearance of the art form. |
| C．The disappointment of the villagers. | D．The reason why the artworks lose their shape. |
| A．Giving classes to primary students. | B．Creating many colorful artworks. |
| C．Improving his skills. | D．Asking older villagers for suggestions. |
| A．Chen Guorui’s Successful Works. |
| B．A Popular Folk Art of A Chinese Village. |
| C．The Restoration of Intangible Cultural Heritage. |
| D．A Long-lost Chinese Art Form and its Restoration. |
10 . To give a tip or not? If so, how much? They can be headaches even for the most experienced tourists. This week, the main political parties in the UK have finally come to rescue by passing laws to forbid bars and restaurants taking tips from the customers.
However, not every country in the world takes the matter as seriously as the British, who are believed to have invented the custom in the 17th century — originally as a noble practice of giving small gifts to the so-called “inferior (低等的) classes”. Later, tipping has become a habit widely accepted in the world, although it is influenced by a nation’s culture and values.
A common joke among Americans is that only getting tax return is more confusing than tipping. Tips were imported into the country in the 19th century, when wealthy Americans began travelling to Europe. The custom was originally disapproved in the US. Critics accused tippers of creating a class of people who “begged for favors”. Fast forward to the 21st century and you will still find Americans debating the pros and cons. But tipping is now completely ingrained (根深蒂固的) in the national soul.
Like many Asian countries, China is largely a no-tipping culture for decades it was actually prohibited and considered illegal. To this day, it remains relatively uncommon.
Japan’s complex manner system includes tipping. It is socially acceptable on special occasions such as weddings, but on the other occasions, it can actually make the receiver feel ashamed, if not abused. Even on occasions where tips are expected,the money is expected to be sealed in special envelopes as a sign of gratitude and respect. Otherwise, it will be refused because tips are usually included in the payment for the service.
1. What’s the original purpose of tipping?| A．To please the ordinary people. |
| B．To praise people’s good deeds. |
| C．To indicate people’s thanks to the poor. |
| D．To show noble kindness to the lower class. |
| A．Americans are used to giving tips. |
| B．It is quite normal to tip in America. |
| C．Tipping is very complex in the US. |
| D．Getting tax return is simpler than tipping. |
| A．Tips are totally forbidden in China. |
| B．Tipping will become popular very soon. |
| C．Good services should be put before tips. |
| D．Tips can be accepted for special celebrations. |
| A．Law | B．Culture | C．Economy | D．Tourism |
