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。

About eight years ago, Li Jinglong visited the Palace Museum in Beijing. The cloisonne (景泰蓝) objects on display attracted him     1     particular.

    2     (amaze) by the beauty of it, he made a decision to launch Handcraft Addicted, a DIY workshop     3     participants can make cloisonne by themselves. Over the years, he and his wife have opened three workshops in Beijing.

The art of making cloisonne involves several     4     (step), including shaping the object’s body; bending and inlaying (镶嵌) copper wires; coloring in the shapes; heating and gilding. The technique     5     (introduce) to China in the late 13th century. It’s     6     (general) believed that cloisonne reached its peak and was given its present Chinese name during the reign of Emperor Jingtai in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

Li’s workshop allows participants to create the designs they want. Chang Yunqi,     7     high school student, was looking for a place to celebrate her birthday, and then she chose to try Handcraft Addicted. Since then, she     8     (become) one of the workshop’s many fans.

Li says modern people are satisfied to spend time alone     9     (focus) on one thing nowadays. “We have many participants who come to our workshop every week, not only to create art, but to take a break from     10     (they) busy lives.”

2 . Books That Celebrate Diverse Holidays and Traditions

It’s important to remember there are a diverse set of holidays available to explore. Below are a few books that help introduce children to different holiday cultures and traditions.

Too Many Tamales by Gary Soto, illustrated by Ed Martinez

While helping her mother with Christmas celebration, Maria is tempted to try on her mother’s diamond ring. After getting caught up in the joy of the holiday and playing with her cousins, Maria realizes the ring is missing! That’s when she and her cousins come up with a plan to eat all of the tamales, in hopes of finding the ring.

Together for Kwanzaa by Juwanda G. Ford, illustrated by Shelly Hehenberger

This is a story about a little girl named Kayla who wants to see her older brother Khari come home so they can celebrate Kwanzaa together as a family. Khari is stuck at college when a snowstorm hits and his car breaks down. Will he make it home in time for Kwanzaa?

A Child’s Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas, illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman

This book is a funny, nostalgic tale of Christmas Eve afternoon through Christmas night in Wales, and is full of unique imagery and poetic prose. It will arouse a sense of familiarity for some young readers while introducing them to different aspects of Christmas traditions.

We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Frane Lessac

The word otsaliheliga is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. This is an amazing story that describes a journey through the seasons with a modern-day Cherokee family. Cherokee history and traditions are also woven into the story in a very kid-friendly way.

1. What makes it difficult for Khari to return home in time for Kwanzaa?

A．A car crash.

B．Delayed flights.

C．Extreme weather.

D．Academic pressure.

2. Who provides pictures for A Child’s Christmas in Wales?

A．Traci Sorell.

B．Ed Martinez.

C．Dylan Thomas.

D．Trina Schart Hyman.

3. The four books all inform readers of ______.

A．how to find hidden treasures at home	B．how to strengthen bonds with friends
C．the lifestyles of different ethnic groups	D．different holiday celebrations and customs

3 . 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。

Luzhou Wood Carving mainly started in Baohe District of Hefei. It is a folk art       1    mixes Dongyang wood carving and Huizhou wood carving, and it has great decorative and artistic value.

As early as the Ming Dynasty, a number of folk artists    2     (perform) wood carvings appeared in Hefei. By the middle of the Qing Dynasty, wood carving became     3     unique traditional handcraft among people. However,       4    the rapid development of our country, this traditional craft of slow and delicate work has been gradually neglected.

Having one rough wood     5     (make) into an attractive wood carving artwork should go through a series of complex procedures, including modeling, carving and polishing. In order to create a perfect artwork, artists should devote    6     (they) to their works.

In terms of art technique, sculpture and traditional Chinese painting elements are combined together     7     (improve) the three-dimensional sense and fluency of wood carving works. As for the content selection, the themes are    8    (main) on history, folk customs and scenery. Through a series of carving     9    (technique) such as low relief (浮雕), deep relief and empty carving, vivid wood carving works are portrayed.

Luzhou Wood Carving    10     (list) into the Provincial Intangible Cultural Heritage project in 2013.

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。

For many locals in Lanzhou, Gansu Province, the day begins with a hot, steaming bowl of beef noodles. Currently, there are over 1,600 shops     1    (sell) Lanzhou beef noodles in this ancient city on the banks of the Yellow River, with annual sales estimated at more than $58 billion.

The     2    (early) Lanzhou clear-soup beef noodles developed from Chen Weijing’s Lao Tang beef noodles from Henan Province during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty. Then Ma Liuqi from Gansu learned     3     Chen how to make the beef noodles and brought it to Lanzhou. This     4    (follow)by Chen Hesheng, Ma Baozi and others who established the standard of Lanzhou beef noodles and carried it forward.

Lanzhou beef noodles can be classified (分类) into more than 10 types     5    (base) on their thickness, with each type having its own name. The noodle types are determined by the different age groups they are     6    (suit) for. For example, the thinner noodles are ideal for older people as they are easier to chew. Young people have a     7    (prefer) for the thicker and wider noodles.

For over 200 years, this bowl of beef noodles     8    (become) world-famous for its tender meat and tasty soup, as well as its fine noodle texture. Now Gansu Province is considering passing     9     law related to Lanzhou beef noodles,     10     is believed to provide legal protection for the industry to achieve higher quality in production, business operation and services.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What can be known about the Boryeong Mud Festival?

A．It takes place annually.

B．It was first held in 2021.

C．It lasted 24 days this year.

2. What was unique about this year’s festival?

A．A large stage was set on the beach.

B．It was held both online and offline.

C．Visitors could swim in the mud pool.

3. Why is the mud in Boryeong special?

A．It is rich in minerals.

B．It prevents skin diseases.

C．It comes from the western coast.

6 . 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。

Tea comes from China, and Chinese tea culture has a long history. Now, enjoying a nice cup of tea is a habit around the world. Not only is drinking tea a     1    (relax) moment, but tea is an endless drink with so many different types to get, each with     2    (it) own unique flavor (味道). But if you’re a tea-time beginner and find yourself just     3    (put) an old tea bag in hot water and steeping (浸泡)     4    (simple) and carelessly, you could be missing out on tons of flavor and the chance to experience the moment of tea-drinking     5    (happy). There are a few important     6    (thing) that can affect the taste of tea, including the types of tea, the water temperature, and the steeping time. To make a cup of perfect tea, firstly, instead     7     tea bags, you’d better prepare loose-leaf tea     8     has a strong and lasting flavor. Loose-leaf tea also produces generally     9    (little) rubbish than tea bags. Secondly, you should start with fresh water and not let the water get too hot. Remove the water right when it     10    (start) boiling for the best flavor. Finally, set a timer and start steeping according to the suggested time on your tea’s packaging.

7 . 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。

Believe it or not, a group of US teens could perform The Mermaid, a classical Chinese play for children, fully in Chinese. The 15 US teens,     1     (age) between 12 and 17, stood out from more than 200 children and spent almost two years     2     (practise), according to Chen Suhan, director and producer of the play’s US version. The show’s success is thanks     3     the China-US Youth Theater Exchange Program. The program combines theater and Chinese language learning to promote language education and youth     4     (exchange) between China and the US. “All the kids     5     (work) so hard over the last two years, and I feel so proud to see their amazing performance,” Chen said. For American teens, coming to China to perform a Chinese play is     6     unforgettable experience. “Theater for children and young people     7     (be) a ‘world language’ that enables children of different countries and race     8     (communicate) without words. Theater for children and young people is the seed of innocence,       9     (kind) and beauty. It is also the seed of love, culture and friendship     10     brings beauty,” remarked Feng Li, president of China National Theater for Children.

8 . Festivals Around the World

Saint Patrick’s Day

Time: March 17

Place: Ireland

Saint Patrick’s Day is the traditional death date of Saint Patrick. In Ireland, celebrations include parades as well as dressing in green. The limitation on eating and drinking alcohol (酒)is canceled for the day, which has resulted in the holiday’s tradition of having various foods and drinking alcohol.

San Fermin Festival

Time: July 6-14

Place: Pamplona, Spain

The most famous event during the San Fermin Festival is the Encierro, or the Running of the Bulls (公牛), where the bulls are led through the street to the bull ring by runners at 8: 00 from 7 to 14 July. The week-long celebration includes many other traditions and events—you may also find yourself covered with flour and eggs and the streets are filled with music and dancing.

Burning Man

Time: Last Monday in August until the first Monday in September

Place: Black Rock City, Nevada, USA

You are expected to bring everything you will need for that week and you won’t spend money once you’re there and will take your rubbish with you when you leave. Over 60,000 people attend every year.

Oktoberfest

Time: 16 days from late August until the first weekend of September

Place: Munich, Germany

More than 6 million people from around the world attend Oktoberfest every year and drink large amounts of beer which has been made from 6 breweries (啤酒厂) in Munich. Attendees hang out in large beer tents dressed in Bavarian costumes and there are amusement rides and traditional foods.

1. What do people do on Saint Patrick’s Day?

A．They burn Saint Patrick.	B．They put on green clothes.
C．They throw eggs at each other.	D．They keep away from drinking.

2. Which festival has a bull show?

A．Oktoberfest.	B．Burning Man.
C．San Fermin Festival.	D．Saint Patrick’s Day.

3. What do the last two festivals have in common?

A．They take place in the same months.

B．They provide beer from Munich.

C．Attendees have no chance to spend money.

D．They have the same number of attendees every year.

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。

Featuring a dynamic story of the legendary dragon’s descendants, the 2023 Dragon Festival returned to Toronto with culture, food and new lion dance     1    (competition) two years after the COVID-19 pandemic.

The three-day festival from Sept 1 to 3 in Toronto’s Nathan Philips Square featured     2     range of activities. Dragon and lion dances, acrobatics, Chinese folk music, waist drum dances, tai chi, martial arts on water and ethnic music     3     (perform) by Canadian and Chinese artists.

“We hope the festival     4     (far) demonstrates the important position of Chinese culture in Canada’s multiculturalism.” Zhang Jian, chairman of the CACPA, said. “This vivid and interesting picture highlights the cross-culture value of the festival beyond national borders, and     5     (encourage) people to deeply explore the connections     6     different countries and cultures.”

As a symbol in traditional Chinese Culture, the dragon symbolizes happiness and luck,     7     reflects the creative talents, wisdom and perseverance of Chinese descendants.

Visitors also tasted delicious Chinese and Asian street food, while     8     (watch) an improvised reflection water show presented by Chinese Canadian communities.

“The performing and shows are     9    (amaze). I am impressed with the splendid 5,000 years history of China.” visitor James Taylor told China Daily. “From diverse culture presentations to delicious food, my family and I find all our favorites here,” Annie Kelly,     10     was accompanied by her husband and two children, said.

10 . Literary (文学的) festivals are all over the UK and Ireland this month. Here are four of them.

Hay Festival

Set on the beautiful Wales-England border, this year’s Hay Festival includes travel writer Kapka Kassabova delivering the 2023 Jan Morris Lecture, Ray Mears discussing the British woodland, and Bear Grylls and Ranulph Fiennes celebrating a love of wild spaces. Author-led tours with Wayfair Walks explore the Brecon Beacons.

Date: From 25 May to 4 June

Guernsey Literary Festival

Celebrating great writing and big ideas in the beautiful island of Guernsey, this event includes activities such as a talk by Susie Dent centred on her book An Emotional Dictionary — Real Words For How We Feel, and family-focused drawing classes from painter Rob Biddulph. The festival also offers poetry competitions, writing workshops and the chance to stretch your legs on Guernsey’s coastal trails and nature walks.

Date: From 2 to 14 May

International Literature Festival Dublin

The ancient streets that were once inspiration for James Joyce, W·B Yeats and Oscar Wilde welcome Ireland’s leading literary festival this May. The 10-day event celebrates the best Irish and international writers, poets, playwrights and screenwriters. Book-themed guided walks are also offered.

Date: From 19 to 28 May

The Bath Festivals

Founded in 1948, The Bath Festivals is a year-round creative learning program that inspires and connects different people and communities through various activities. For example, we have Bath Contemporary Artists’ Fair in May and Bath Children’s Literature Festival in September. Our other year-round hands-on music and literature projects give children and young people opportunities to gain real-world experience.

1. Who will discuss the British woodland at Hay Festival?

A．Bear Grylls.	B．Ray Mears.
C．Ranulph Fiennes.	D．Kapka Kassabova.

2. When will the literary event be held in Guernsey?

A．From 2 to 14 May.	B．From 20 May to 4 June.
C．From 19 to 28 May.	D．From 25 May to 4 June.

3. What is unique about The Bath Festivals?

A．It mainly attracts adults.	B．It runs throughout the year.
C．It has a variety of activities.	D．It offers author-led city walks.