1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where are the speakers?

A．In a car.

B．At home.

C．At Grandma’s house.

2. What is Grandma’s specialty for Thanksgiving?

A．Roast chicken.

B．Apple pie.

C．Fried fish.

3. How does the boy sound in the end?

A．Excited.

B．Surprised.

C．Calm.

4. What do we know about the boy’s dad?

A．He will go to Grandma’s house by himself.

B．He made some cornbread for Thanksgiving.

C．He has just finished a business trip.

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。

Hongbao is commonly seen across China. But what are these little red     1    (envelope) stuffed with money really for, and what do they mean? Hongbao is a gift of money in a red envelope. They are given on some important occasions, such as Chinese New Year, birthdays, and weddings in China as a way     2     (send) good wishes. The color red symbolizes energy, joy, and good luck in Chinese culture. Traditionally, red envelopes     3     (decorate) with beautiful Chinese calligraphy and symbols.     4    (actual), the important meaning of red envelopes is the red paper, not the money inside. Wrapping lucky money in red envelopes is expected to bring more     5     (happy) and blessings to the receivers. When it comes to receiving the hongbao, remember to always receive your hongbao with both hands. It is     6     (polite) to accept a red envelope with just one hand. When you receive a red envelope, you should express thanks     7     greet the giver with a pleasing phrase. Finally, never open your red envelope in front of the person     8     just gave it to you. You should do it     9     private or when you get home. In recent years, it     10     (become) popular to send electronic hongbao via WeChat as a greeting. Sending digital red envelopes has become a new way to greet friends or relatives that cannot physically be reached during the Chinese New Year period.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why is Exit special in the festival world?

A．It started as a student movement.

B．It is an award­winning festival.

C．It is held once a year.

2. Where is Tomorrow Land held?

A．In a city of Denmark.

B．In a town of Serbia.

C．In a town of Belgium.

3. What were there on Tomorrow Land's stage in 2011?

A．Flowers.

B．Waterfalls.

C．Animals.

4. How long has Roskilde Festival been held?

A．For 35 years.

B．For 40 years.

C．For 51 years.

7 . 根据所学课文内容，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或所给单词的正确形式。

It is hard to give a precise definition of Western art, as there     1    (be) so many different styles of Western art over the centuries. Perhaps     2    (take) a look at the development of Western painting over the centuries is a best way to understand Western art.

In the Middle Ages, the purpose of Western art was     3    (teach)people about Christianity. Thus, artists focused    4    (much)on religion than on realistic scenes.

However, their attention began to shift from religious themes to nature in the 13th century. Then came the period of the Renaissance,     5     artists began to pay less attention to religious themes. They took a more humanistic attitude     6     life. Influential painters such as Da Vinci, and Michelangelo used oil in their works. This technique reached its     7    (high)with Rembrandt,     8     master of shadow and light.

There followed Impressionism and some famous artists also emerged in this period. During this period, artists sought to show not just the outer image but     9    (they)inner warmth and humanity as well.

In modern times, subsequent artists begin to ask what art is and understand art     10    (unique). Some gave their paintings a realistic but dream-like quality while others turned to abstract art. Maybe no one can answer the question.

8 . 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。

For us, one of the many cultural shocks we experienced was during our time in Bolivia.     1     (tour) and the approach to service in Bolivia are,     2     some extent, underdeveloped, which is not necessarily bad. However,     3     (initial), we got the feeling that the locals didn’t like our presence, which made us a little     4     (depress).

The guide told us that the negative attitude had nothing to do with us. Bolivians were just not used to foreigners and didn’t really know how     5     (handle) tourists.

    6     we loved the most and surprised us to see was how Bolivians keep their traditions alive. I loved their clothes     7     much that I borrowed a traditional Bolivian dress to try to overcome the “tourist vs local barrier” and showed the locals that we truly loved their culture and     8     (appreciate) it. The scene was absolutely wonderful. With the locals     9     (cheer) for us, we walked to the sunset point. At that time, we felt like we had a “connecting moment ”and     10     (motivate) by their friend lines s immediately.

Even though we had this cultural shock, we have to say that we will never forget how special Bolivia was to us.

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。

Tradition has never lost    1     (it) shine. Although China has achieved the greatest urbanization (城市化) in history, Chinese people’s physical and    2     (emotion) connections to traditions are strong and everywhere. These traditions    3     (become) a precious and unique part of Chinese culture over centuries.

In the past Spring Festival holidays, Chinese people have felt a festive atmosphere both in big cities    4    in the countryside.

The Ming Tombs in Beijing staged a live show inspired by the Ming Dynasty silk painting Ming Emperor Xianzong Enjoying the Lantern Festival, attracting hundreds of visitors. Dozens of    5     (actor) wearing Ming Dynasty clothing staged a sitcom (情景喜剧) style play, performing scenes including the emperor lighting lanterns and other ancient activities usually    6     (hold) during the Lantern Festival. One worker said that it aimed    7     (help) people experience how the Lantern Festival was celebrated and further understand Ming culture.

In addition to turning the ancient painting into a sitcom, many other folk arts also became a major draw,    8     (particular) for young people. One young woman Hou traveled all the way from Beijing to Jiexi County, South China’s Guangdong Province, during the holiday to watch a performance of the Yingge Dance,    9    is one of the most representative (有代表性的) folk arts in Chaozhou and Shantou, Guangdong Province.

Many people were deeply moved as traditional cultures could    10     (preserve) until now.

10 . Between the 16th and 17th century, the efforts of France’s Jesuits played a key role in the transportation of science and culture between China and the West. Their first mission to reach China dates back to 1552, when St. Francis Xavier arrived on a Chinese island. He died on the island a year later, having never reached the mainland. But three decades later, the Jesuits made a second and successful attempt. During their stay, the Jesuits introduced Western science, mathematics, astronomy, and visual arts to China and took part in philosophical conversations with representatives of Confucianism. Importantly, the Jesuits also took precious art and cultural artworks back to France. Their furniture, architecture and design all became influenced by the Chinese style.

At the beginning of the 19th century, the popularity of chinoiserie (中国风格) continued to increase, particularly in England. Many of the architectures were covered with chinoiserie wallpaper relating to flowers, birds and trees. But shortly after, the popularity began to wane. The appeal of China and East Asia had to compete with other tastes, such as Turkish, Egyptian and Greek.

The first three decades of the 20th century witnessed a revival (复兴) in the popularity of chinoiserie both in Europe and America. Chinese dragons were drawn on cushions, curtains and wallpaper, while Chinese coats and hairstyles proved popular with women. The style was associated with modernity and was a by-product of World War I. Chinoiserie was associated with wealthy, stylish women and attached itself to the boom in entertainment as people dressed up to visit cinemas.

In 2024, chinoiserie is making yet another comeback. The rise of social media and home blog lifestyle pages has seen demand increase for imitations (模仿) of Chinese artwork and furniture. But critics point out how much of it is based on an idea of Chinese art and design and who actually creates it.

1. What happened to the second attempt of France’s Jesuits to China?

A．It ended up as a total failure.

B．It took the Jesuits 3 decades to finish.

C．St. Francis Xavier died on the mainland.

D．The Jesuits exchanged with China in many aspects.

2. Which of the following is likely to replace the underlined word“wane”?

A．Disappear.	B．Increase.
C．Reduce.	D．Exist.

3. How does the passage develop?

A．By making comparisons.	B．By providing examples.
C．By following the order of time.	D．By listing data.

4. In which part of a newspaper can we find the passage?

A．Culture.	B．Science.
C．Art.	D．Philosophy.