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。

China’s taijiquan, also known as Tai Chi,     1     (add) to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on Dec 17, 2020. On its website, UNESCO describes taijiquan     2     “a traditional physical practice characterized by relaxed, circular movements     3     work in harmony with breath regulation and the cultivation (培养) of a righteous mind. Influenced by Taoist and Confucian thought and the     4     (theory) of traditional Chinese medicine, Tai Chi has developed into many schools, usually     5     (name) after a clan (宗派) or a master, such as Chen-style and Yang-style.

Chen-style taijiquan has the longest history, and other styles directly or     6     (directly) branched out from it. Chen Bing, one of the inheritors (传承人) of the Chen-style taijiquan     7     (practice) it since he was six years old under the guidance of his uncles. Chen Xiaowang and Chen Xiaoxing, two iconic figures of Chen-style taijiquan in Henan province.

In recent years, public enthusiasm for Tai Chi has grown greatly throughout the world. To popularize taijiquan, Chen has developed     8     simplified version of some of the moves to help people relax at the office       9     held back nothing in imparting (传授) his taijiquan     10     (wise) during all of his online sessions. He has nurtured more than 400 followers, who, in turn, have passed the knowledge on to their students.

2 . It’s a race against time, as generations of cultural heritage conservators at the Dunhuang Academy make a great effort to protect the artistic charm of the Mogao Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, despite erosion (侵蚀) by sand and wind.

The team is dedicated to protecting the 45, 000 square meters of murals (壁画) and more than 2, 400 painted sculptures of the 735 caves of the site, the construction of which spans about a thousand years, from the 4th century to the 14th century. The cultural relics are the product of the cultural exchanges that took place over centuries on the ancient Silk Road. “Our work, repairing murals and painted sculptures, is to better preserve the caves, which promotes the great Dunhuang spirit of inclusiveness (包容) to the world and inspires modern people,” says Su Bomin, director of the Dunhuang Academy.

Commonly seen “diseases” affecting the murals include cracking and flaking (剥落), as well as erosion that is caused by changes in temperature and humidity of the caves, and the deposition of salts. To restore (修复) a mural requires an all-rounder. Restorers should know painting, master the skills of a mason (石匠) and have some knowledge of chemistry and physics, to be able to recognize the problems and their corresponding (相应的) causes and deliver a solution. They must also select proper materials and tools, and conduct experiments, before formally carrying out the restoration and evaluating the effect afterward.

The restoration (修复) should respect the original work and aim to maintain the status quo (现状) of the murals rather than repainting them. When the restorers find some parts of murals missing or fading away, they never repaint them to create a “perfect” appearance in restoration. “Cultural relics are witnesses of history,” explains Su. “When you pursue the so-called intact (完好无损的) look for artistic reasons, you will lose their key meaning.”

Cave conservation is about continuously solving problems. “It needs a long-term research to better preserve the caves, over a much wider time span that goes beyond our lifetimes,” Su says. But at least, they can keep the existing look of the murals for as long as possible.

1. What is the main purpose of paragraph 2?

A．To show the popularity of Dunhuang murals.

B．To explain the history of the ancient Silk Road.

C．To stress the significance of the restoration work.

D．To present the ways of protecting cultural heritage.

2. Which of the following best describes the restoration work?

A．Creative.

B．Well-paid.

C．Interesting.

D．Demanding.

3. What should restoring murals focus on according to paragraph 4?

A．Spotting the faded murals in time.

B．Fixing the missing parts of murals.

C．Making preservation(保护) of the murals as they are.

D．Repainting to perfect the appearance of murals.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．The Artistic Charm of Mural Paintings.

B．The Mural Restoration in the Mogao Caves.

C．The Successful Experiment on Cave Conservation.

D．The Role of the Dunhuang Spirit in Chinese Culture.

4 . 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。

Chinese pastries (糕点) have a rich and diverse history that spans thousands of years. Traditional Chinese pastries are popular for their     1     (beauty) shapes, delicate flavors and cultural symbolism.

The origins of Chinese pastries can be traced back to ancient times for religious ceremonies and special     2     (occasion). Over centuries of development, Chinese pastries have evolved. During the Tang dynasty, Chinese pastries     3     (experience) a significant growth in popularity and the development of numerous delicate pastry recipes.

Mooncakes are among the most famous Chinese pastries,     4     are associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival. Mooncakes have a history dating back over 1, 000 years and were originally used     5     an offering to the moon goddess (女神) during the harvest season. These round pastries typically have a sweet filing such as red bean paste, and a rich, oily crust (壳). Mooncakes are often imprinted with     6     (amaze) designs and symbols that represent good luck and prosperity (繁荣).

The wife cake, or “lao po bing” in Mandarin, originated in Guangdong during the Song dynasty. Wife cakes are small, round pastries that     7     (fill) with sweet and sticky winter melon.

The origin of the pastry’s name is uncertain, but one story suggests that it is named by a husband who wanted     8     (make)his wife famous for her excellent baking skills.

Each region in China has its own pastries with     9     (vary) flavors, ingredients and production methods. Chinese pastries are     10     important part of Chinese cuisine and cultural traditions.

6 . 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。

In China, Tree Planting Day falls on March 12, but more often people plant trees during Qing Ming Festival in early April. Newly-planted trees can survive more     1     (easy) with a warmer climate and frequent spring rainfall at that time.

China set March 12     2     the National Tree-Planting Day in 1979     3     (honor) Sun Yat-sen, who died on March 12, 1925. Sun had called for planting trees.

Since 2013, Xi Jinping,     4     is the president of China, has joined Beijing citizens in tree planting activities for ten years in a row. President Xi called on     5     public to stick to the tradition of planting trees in spring. In 2017, he     6     (attend) a tree planting activity in Chaoyang district of Beijing and said, “Students should establish an     7     (aware) of protecting the environment and cherish the green plants”.

China has seen a     8     (remark) growth in forest resources and afforestation (造林) projects. Nationwide voluntary tree    9     (plant) campaigns in China over the past four decades have seen increased participation by members of the public and nearly 79 billion     10     (tree) have been planted. The campaign has made China the country with the largest increase in forest resources and the largest area of planted forests.

8 . 假设你是李华。你的外国朋友John来信询问你的寒假生活和你对未来的憧憬。请写一封信进行回复。回信须包括如下要点：
1. 欢天喜地过了春节;
2. 认真学习，积极参加家务和身体锻炼;
3. 对新学年的规划。
注意：1. 词数不少于100;
2. 可适当加入细节，以使内容充实、行文连贯;
3. 信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear John,

I am pleased to hear from you. Now I will

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Yours,

Li Hua

9 . 假定你是李华，你的家乡今年新建了一个中国民俗文化主题公园，请给你的留学生好友Mike写封邮件，邀请他一同来公园参观，内容包括：
1.时间、地点；2.参观内容：了解中国民俗文化，体验民间艺术等；3.注意事项。
参考词汇: 中国民俗文化主题公园Chinese folk culture theme park
1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mike,
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Yours，

Li Hua