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。

The erhu is a traditional Chinese musical instrument. It is the most popular of the huqin family.

The modern erhu developed from xiqin, which was played by many ethnic minorities (少数民族) during the Tang Dynasty. In the Song Dynasty,     1     (musician) began to use this type of huqin     2     (perform) different kinds of music, and it became quite a popular instrument.     3     the rise of some forms of folk art, the art of erhu developed quickly during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It became     4     important accompanying (陪伴) instrument in     5     (difference) folk music. Now it is used in both traditional and modern music, such as in pop, rock and jazz. It has even become a solo (独奏的) instrument. One of the most famous musical pieces played on the erhu     6     (be) The Moon Over a Fountain.

As the erhu was     7     (main) played by common people and the playing skills were passed down by oral tradition, there are few written records about the erhu that can     8     (find). To study the history and the     9     (develop) of the erhu, historians usually turn to ancient paintings. The earliest pictures of this instrument were discovered in Yulin Caves and Eastern Thousand Buddha Caves in Gansu Province,     10     five erhu pictures were discovered.

2 . Traveling to all corners of the world gets easier and easier. We live in a global (全球的) village.     1    

Greetings

How should you behave when you meet someone for the first time? An American or Canadian shakes your hand while looking you straight in the eyes.     2     In Japan, you should bow (鞠躬). In Thailand, the greeting is made by pressing both hands together at the chest and bowing your head a bit.

Clothes

    3     In some Asian countries, you shouldn’t reveal (显露) the body, especially women. In Japan, you should take off your shoes when entering a house or a restaurant. Remember to place them together facing the door you came in. This is also true in South Korea, Thailand, and Iran.

Food and drink

In Italy, Spain and Latin America, lunch is often the biggest meal of the day, and can last two or three hours.     4     In Britain, you might have a business lunch and do business as you eat. In Mexico and Japan, lunch is a time to relax and socialize. And the Japanese rarely drink alcohol (酒) at lunchtime.

Doing business

    5     You should include your company name and your position. In Japan, you must present your card with both hands, with the writing facing the person you are giving it to.

A．In many parts of Asia, there is no physical touch at all.

B．Sometimes, social events end with singing and dancing.

C．But this doesn’t mean that we all behave in the same way.

D．For this reason many people eat a light breakfast and a late dinner.

E．Many countries have rules about what you should and shouldn’t wear.

F．In many countries, business hours are from 9 or 10 to 5 or 6.

G．In most countries, showing business cards is important for all introductions.

3 . The “24 solar terms” (节气) originated and was first used in China. It was created thousands of years ago on the basis of practical needs of agricultural. Ancient Chinese people used it to guide agricultural production, explain special climate signs and even come up with healthy living tips. Last year, the 24 solar terms was added to UNESCO's world cultural heritage list(联合国教科文组织世界文化遗产名录). Now, it has been brought to life thanks to a creative designer from Southwest China's Guizhou Province.

On the eve of this year's Qingming Festival, Shi Changhong released (发布) his version of reproduced and packaged characters for each solar term in the form of “moving art” of gifs. Since their first release on Zcool on March 29, the gifs have won great praise among the general public and quickly flooded the social media with millions of hits during the festival period.

To maximize publicity, Shi released his work in three forms: the video, the animation and pictures. The background sounds add to the brilliance.

“When I watch the short video, I can strongly feel the Chinese-style elements hidden in it. And it is really cool to liven up traditional Chinese culture in such a unique way.” WeChat user Xiao Feifei said.

“It is really a comfort to me to see so many people like my latest work. To be honest, it would really surprise me if the work had not aroused great interest among Chinese people. The 24 solar terms is a deeply rooted concept that covers the essence of Chinese wisdom. However, only a small portion of people know all the names or the correct order of those terms. My intention is to increase Chinese people’s self-awareness to learn more about our traditional fine culture. Actually, the 24 solar terms work is only a part of my whole design program ‘Charm China’, which I started a year ago.” Shi told China Daily.

1. Which part of the newspaper does the text probably belong to?

A．Travel.

B．Culture.

C．Agriculture.

D．Education.

2. What do you think the underlined word “Zcool” refers to?

A．Newspaper.	B．Magazine.
C．Radio broadcast.	D．Website.

3. Which of the following statements is true according to the text?

A．The background sounds of the work make the video more attractive.

B．It really surprised Shi Changhong to see so many people like his latest work.

C．Most people know all the names or the correct order of the 24 solar terms.

D．The 24 solar terms work designed by Shi Changhong was added to UNESCO’s heritage list.

4. What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To introduce a creative designer.

B．To introduce the 24 solar terms work.

C．To introduce the origin of the 24 solar terms.

D．To introduce a design program “Charm China”.

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1. What makes Gifts.com popular?

A．Its special gift ideas.	B．Its endless new gifts.
C．It is organized according to personal taste.	D．It gives people a good reason to celebrate.

2. What’s special about this year’s “Christmas Gifts For Parents”?

A．They are much cheaper.	B．They make a holiday brighter.
C．They list popular gifts.	D．They include top choices from parents.

3. Both “Holiday Gift Baskets” and “The Secret Santa Exchange” ________.

A．provide gift baskets

B．sell gifts from top stores online

C．have a guide to help people choose gifts

D．are designed for people working in offices

6 . The Chongyang Festival falls on the ninth day of the ninth month in the Chinese lunar calendar and people usually celebrate it by going mountain climbing.    1    . However, they are an important part of Chinese culture and we must protect and maintain them.

Traditional festivals teach us a lot about our nation’s history. The Dragon Boat Festival, for example, is celebrated in honor of QuYuan, a great poet living in the Warring States period of ancient China.    2    . Promoting traditional festivals helps spread knowledge about national history.

    3    . Many festivals, such as the Mid-Autumn festival, have a caring, family-centered message at their heart. The full moon on the festival is considered to stand for family togetherness and family members will come back home even if they live very far away. With the celebrations of these festivals, younger generations learn to honor fine Chinese values.

Finally, traditional festivals are a source of national pride and help shape our national identity. For example, we celebrate the Hanshi festival and the Laba Festival with unique customs, and these shared experiences bring us together as a people.    4    .

Traditional festivals have been passed down to us from previous generations.    5    .

A．Some will get together, appreciating the full moon.

B．It is our responsibility to protect them for the coming generations.

C．Unfortunately, many traditional festivals are becoming less and less popular in modern society.

D．Traditional festivals also enable us to learn more about fine Chinese values.

E．By celebrating it with rice dumplings and dragon boat races, the story of Qu Yuan is passed down from generation to generation.

F．Traditional festivals tell us who we are and fill us with pride in being Chinese.

G．Memorizing national history helps with our all-around development.

7 . The Glimmerglass Festival
Where: Cooperstown, New York
When: July 6-Aug.24

Each summer, opera lovers from around the country ( and the world) travel to upstate New York to watch productions that include stars like Nathan Gunn and Ginger Costa-Jackson. This year’s performances include Wagner’s “ The Flying Dutchman” and Verdi’s “ King for a Day”, in honor of the 200th birthday of both composers.

Tickets start at $26. glimmerglass. org.

Moab Music Festival
Where: Moab, Utah
When: Aug.25- Sept.5

This area is better known for mountain biking than for music. But since 1992, it has hosted a private festival that brings classical, jazz, Latin and other types of music to the land. This year there will be 16 concerts, including three “ Grotto Concerts”, where guests take a 45-minute boat ride down the Colorado River to performances.

Events start at $25. moabmusicfest.org.

Jacob’s Pillow dance Festival
Where: Becket, Massachusetts
When: June 15-Aug. 24

Each summer, this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 companies from around the world. Highlights this season include the Dance Theatre of Harlem’s production of Alvin Ailey’s “ The Lark Ascending”, which opens the festival.

Many events are free. Ticketed performances start at $22. jacobspillow.org.

Cheyenne Frontier Days
Where: Cheyenne, Wyoming
When: July19-28

There’s something for everyone at this 117-year-old festival, from an “Indian Village” and “Old West Museum” to country concerts. But the competition is still the main attraction, with cowboys and cowgirls competing for major money in the world’s largest outdoor stage.

Competition tickets start at $18, and concert tickets at $23. cfdrodeo. com.

1. If you are a big fan of Wagner, you’re advised to go to___________.

A．Jacob’s pillow Dance Festival	B．Moab Music Festival
C．Cheyenne Frontier Days	D．the Glimmerglass Festival

2. If you want to enjoy a “ Grotto Concert”, which date suits you best?

A．June 25.

B．July 19.

C．September 1.

D．August 24.

3. If you go to Cheyenne to watch a competition and enjoy a concert, how much will you pay at least?

A．$41.

B．$22.

C．$36.

D．$18.

4. Which part of a website is the passage probably chosen from?

A．Education.	B．Literature.
C．Business.	D．Art.

8 . 假如你是李华，你的英国朋友 Jim 来信表示对中国饮食文化很感兴趣，并将在春节期间来中国找你游玩，请你写一封邮件回复他。邮件内容如下：
1.很高兴得知春节期间他即将来中国；
2.介绍春节饮食习俗；
3.推荐一道你家乡的特色菜。
注意：1.词数不少于 100；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

9 . 假定你叫李华，你的英国笔友Peter想要你给他推荐一门你校开设的中国文化线上课程。请你给他写封邮件，内容包括：
1.推荐一门传统文化课程；
2.你的推荐理由；
3.你的祝愿。
注意：1.词数100左右
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。