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。

During the Tang Dynasty(618-907) in China, Buddhism (佛教)     1     (become) very popular and there was a strong need to produce a large number of Buddhist scriptures (经文).     2     (copy) by hand could not meet the rising demand. So, ancient Chinese craftsmen came up with       3     new way to make lots of copies-woodblock printing.

Traditional woodblock printing can be divided     4     four main steps: writing, carving (雕刻), printing and binding. Each of these steps involves many smaller tasks, and in total, about 30 steps     5     (need) to create a woodblock print.

Carving is at the heart of woodblock printing because this step can make       6    break the final print. Skilled craftsmen carve characters and pictures to create raised areas or lines     7    will hold ink for printing.

One famous example of woodblock printing is the Diamond Sutra, a Buddhist scripture     8     (print) in 868. It’s considered the “earliest dated printed book” and is kept in the British Library. This ancient art form not only shows the wisdom of our ancestors but also the beauty of Chinese craftsmanship over the centuries.

Before printing, writing allowed people to share their thoughts, but the       9     (invent) of printing made knowledge something everyone could     10     (easy) access and enjoy.

3 . 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

4 . 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

5 . 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。

Local     1     (official) in Beijing promised to further protect the city’s cultural heritage, in particular the narrow streets known as hutongs.

Hutongs are     2     (common) found in the cities of North China, but they are in danger. Beijing is currently believed to have fewer than 1,000 hutongs, most of     3     are near the Forbidden City. Only 60 years ago, the number of the hutongs     4     (be) 3,250.

“Every year more than 100, 000 people visit the Forbidden City during the National Day holidays. The visits put pressure on     5     protection of cultural relics,” said Huang Yan, director of the Beijing Municipal Commission of Urban Planning,     6     (add) that hutongs should be protected from human damage.

The government concentrated     7     how the protection plans were carried out and how the management of cultural heritage worked. Wang Shaofeng, head of the Xicheng District Government, said the area has 182 cultural relics, and many of them were built as far back as the Yuan Dynasty. The district of Xicheng has 1.28 million residents in     8     (it) 57 square kilometers of land. “The most efficient way is to decrease the local population to reduce the possibility of causing harm to the heritage,” Wang said. “Each community has been required     9     (report) the status of its cultural heritage.” No one knows for sure how many hutongs     10     (leave) in the coming 100 years.

6 . 假定你是英语俱乐部主席李华，该俱乐部将举办一次以“My Favourite Chinese Festival”为主题的英语演讲比赛。请你用英语写一则通知，内容包括：

1. 比赛的时间、地点；

2. 比赛的要求；

3. 呼吁同学们积极参加。

注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Notice

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The English Club

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。

The “24 solar terms” are a vital part of the Chinese calendar, which has    1    (it) origin with the ancient Yellow River basin. The Chinese calendar    2    (include) “24 solar terms” provides detailed guidelines and timetable for agricultural    3    (activity).

A complete set of “24 solar terms” first    4    (appear) in an ancient book The Huainanzi in early Han Dynasty. These 24 solar terms were soon absorbed into The Taichu calendar, the first well documented calendar in    5    history of China.

The Chinese Agriculture Calendar is    6    (actual) a combination of the lunar and solar calendar systems. There    7    (be) 365. 2422 days in one “sidereal year” while 12 lunar months add up to 354 days. To make both the lunar calendar    8    the solar calendar agree, a leap lunar month needs to be added every 2 to 3 years. Since the early Han Dynasty, a lunar month without a major solar term    9    (adopt) as a leap month (闰月) .

With more far-reaching cultural exchanges, the “24 solar terms” have been known to people in other parts of the world and    10    (add)to the “UNESCO World Intangible Cultural Heritage” list in 2016.

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。

Lion Dance, a folk show acted by people wrapped around in lion costume, is usually performed during the Chinese New Year and other Chinese traditional,     1     (culture) and religious festivals. It may also be performed on important occasions such     2    business opening events, special celebrations or wedding     3     (ceremony), or may be used     4     (entertain) special guests by the Chinese communities.

There are usually two performers in a lion dance, one handling the lion’s head while     5     other playing the body and tail. What impresses the audience most     6     (be) all kinds of lions’ movements conducted to the music played by gongs and drums.

With the Chinese migrating abroad, lion dance is famous all over the world.     7     (particular) in Southeast Asian countries; each country and region, however, has their own dancing style. The most well-known Lion Dance style is Southern Lion Dance     8     originated from Guangdong Province. In Hongkong, ever since the 1980s when Chinese classic and martial arts movies enjoyed great     9     (popular), kong fu movies including Jet Li’s “Huang Feihong” series     10     (reach) a large audience and attracted movie lovers all around the world, whatever their races or ages.

10 . The Qingming Festival is usually celebrated with a three-day national holiday, whose name originates (起源) from the saying “Plants start to revive (复活) and prosper at Qingming in a clean and bright way.” Thus, the festival is called Qingming, which means “clean and bright”.     1    Tomb sweeping is aimed at commemorating family ancestors, while going on a spring outing allows everyone the chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery and enjoy the season.

Traditional customs

Tomb sweeping.     2     On this day, the whole family gathers in front of their ancestral tombs. They offer fruit and wine to their ancestors and clear the weeds from around the tomb. Finally, they kowtow and pray, hoping for their ancestors’ blessing for the rest of the year.

Spring outings. The time around the Qingming Festival is one of the most suitable seasons for a spring outing, as plants are thriving and flowers are blooming. People can have a great time outdoors with their friends and family.     3    

Traditional food

Qingtuan is a green rice ball tiny enough to fit into your hand.     4     It is a mixture of sticky rice powder and green vegetable juice. Stuffed (装满) with sweetened bean paste, Qingtuan tastes sweet with the fresh fragrance of Aicao, a green spring vegetable. In celebration of Qingming, people from Shaanxi make steamed buns known as Huamo, which are made into different shapes.     5     Some are for peaceful family life, while others represent (象征) the wish for health.

A．Each different look brings a good blessing.

B．The tradition of tomb sweeping originates from the Qin Dynasty.

C．The two main activities over the festival include tomb sweeping and going on a spring outing.

D．Family members gather together to celebrate and taste the food.

E．Playing football and flying kites are popular activities.

F．Many traditional customs are practiced to show respect for our ancestors.

G．It is popular in Jiangnan.