1. 举行时间；
2. 活动内容： (1)欣赏民间艺术(年画，风筝等)；(2)品尝当地美食；(3)参加系列文化活动
3. 邀请同往。
注意：1.写作词数应为80 左右；
2.可以适当增加细节， 以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：民间文化艺术节Folk Arts Festival; 年画New Year Picture; 雕刻 carving
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2 . Friday and Saturday were full of surprises for Chinese, as two places in China were listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites. The first, a World Natural Heritage, is made up of a series of migratory bird sanctuaries (候鸟保护地) along the coast of the Yellow Sea in Yancheng, East China’s Jiangsu Province. The second, the Liangzhu Archaeological Site in Hangzhou, East China’s Zhejiang Province, was listed as a World Cultural Heritage site.
China began the application process for the bird sanctuaries in 2017. It only took two years to successfully complete the process. The migratory bird sanctuaries are the central point of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway and many endangered species, especially threatened migratory birds including red-crowned cranes and flamingos, go there to hunt for food during the migration season. The birds usually take a month to finish their migration. At about 10 days into their migration, they must stop and find food in order to have the energy to continue their journey.
Compared to the short period for the World Natural Heritage’s application, the Liangzhu application was far more challenging. The application team spent six years making their dream a reality. The site in Liangzhu is evidence of the existence of an early regional state in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River during the late Neolithic (新石器) period in China, which helps fill in the gaps in the history of the rice-cultivating (种植) civilizations of China and East Asia more than 5000 years ago. The site was one of the 20th century’s most important archaeological discoveries in China.
With these two new additions, China now has 55 World Heritage sites, the highest number in the world. The successful application means greater responsibility and duties. Protecting these places is much more important and is our future work.
1. What do you know about the World Natural Heritage?| A．Its application process is comparatively easier. |
| B．It provides safe fixed habitats for endangered species. |
| C．It’s located along the coast of the Yellow River. |
| D．It prevents red-crowned cranes from finishing their migration. |
| A．By creating warm places to produce baby birds. |
| B．By keeping them from being killed by hunters. |
| C．By providing food supplies during their migration. |
| D．By offering treatment to the endangered birds after their journey. |
| A．It shows the long history of China. | B．It proves the wisdom of the people. |
| C．It sees the civilization of an age. | D．It introduces the food culture of the late Neolithic. |
| A．China’s tourism industry has received greater promotion. |
| B．China’s responsibility is getting bigger after the successful application. |
| C．China’s history has been deeply influenced by these two places. |
| D．China’s performance in protecting World Heritage Sites is the best. |
1. 欢迎其到中国留学；
2. 来中国留学的益处。
Dear Bella,
I am thrilled to learn that you are interested in studying in China.
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Yours sincerely
Li Hua
4 . Culture shock is a broad term for a series of personal difficulties that people go through in new places ant is usually most extreme for those who can not speak the language of the place they have moved to or for those who aren’t familiar with the social rules. Both of these things applied to me in China when I moved there in 2011. So, naturally I went through the full well-known stages of culture shock: the honeymoon, frustration, adjustment and acceptance.
When I arrived I was excited and optimistic but I quickly became annoyed by cultural differences, missing how things worked back home.
By the end of my first year I had totally lost my self confidence and I became a bit clumsy and sensitive person and I thought it was China that made me that way.
Then in my second year I started to pick up some language skills and I found fun activities to do in my spare time. I made great foreign and Chinese friends and later I developed an interest in Chinese history and culture. Based on the above I learned to consider myself a confident and happy foreigner.
Today I’m back in the US where I’m pursuing a PhD at university in my hometown. It’s been a little tough to readjust to the life in my home country. I suffered at first from reverse culture shock, experiencing the four stages in the opposite order.
I’d complain loudly about the little things like I could no longer shout “ fu wu yuan” to get a waiter’s attention in a restaurant. But eventually I came to realize that my home had become an entirely new place when I was away. That, by itself , was exciting.
1. Which stage of culture shock does paragraph 3 mainly describe?| A．The honeymoon. | B．Frustration . |
| C．Adjustment. | D．Acceptance. |
| A．Making local friends. |
| B．Joining in fun activities. |
| C．Attending history courses. |
| D．Learning the Chinese language. |
| A．exchanging the position completely. |
| B．changing the previous decision. |
| C．stopping having a particular position. |
| D．changing the order of something around. |
| A．He began to feel that life in the US was boring. |
| B．He wished to call “fu wu yuan” in a restaurant. |
| C．He was unable to accept American life. |
| D．He needed to adjust himself to his native life. |
5 . Using Google’s unique digital technology, the stories of some English Heritage Sites around the country — from Tintagel Castle in Cornwall to Chesters Roman Fort on Hadrian’s Wall — are brought to life and shared by way of the Google Arts & Culture platform.
 Stonehenge Skyscape | The English Heritage’s Stonehenge Skyscape enables people around the world to experience the skies above the stone circle, and learn about movements of the sun, moon and planets. Experience live and special sunrise over Stonehenge, see the journey of the stars and the moon from within the stone circle and learn more about the design of Stonehenge and how its builders may have understood their place in the universe. |
 Osborne House, the Isle of Wight | Take a 360⁃degree video tour of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s palatial (富丽堂皇的) holiday home on the Isle of Wight in the company of English Heritage director Michael Hunter, including the Italian terraces (露台) with views over the Solent, which reminded Prince Albert of the Bay of Naples, and the Indian-inspired Durbar Room, designed to show Queen Victoria’s position as Empress of India. |
 Audley End House and Gardens, Essex | Explore the story of one of the greatest houses of early 17th-century England deep in the heart of the Essex countryside, and fly over the great formal gardens designed by Capability Brown. |
 Tintagel Castle, Cornwall | Explore this medieval (中世纪的) castle set high on Cornwall’s north coast. Linked with the legend of King Arthur, for centuries this impressive castle has inspired the imaginations of writers and artists. Discover the early medieval history of a distant outpost (偏远村镇) trading objects from Spain, North Africa and Turkey. |
| A．Stonehenge Skyscape. |
| B．Osborne House, the Isle of Wight. |
| C．Audley End House and Gardens, Essex. |
| D．Tintagel Castle, Cornwall. |
| A．Both were built for their kings. |
| B．Both were built in the same age. |
| C．Both are related to previous rulers. |
| D．Both were palatial holiday homes for the rulers. |
| A．Language. | B．Education. | C．Geography. | D．Culture. |
6 . Oliver’s journey with tai chi began in her early 20s, when she was suffering from a back injury, which left her lying in bed for six months.
“As an active youngster at that time, I couldn’t bear resting in bed,” she explained. “My muscles became wasted and stiff(僵直的) for lack of use, and I was often in a lot of pains. So, I felt that some physical exercise would help.”
She then discovered tai chi when she spotted by chance a poster advertising classes and decided to try the mysterious and exotic(异国的) sport. Oliver was immediately struck by the gentle and beautiful movements of tai chi, and to her delight, found that her occasional pains disappeared after years of practice.
“It not only helps me improve physical strength, but also provides me with many mental benefits, such as improved mood and focus, and less anxiety and depression,” she added.
To further understand tai chi and the Chinese philosophy behind it, Oliver decided to begin a journey to China. In 2005, Oliver established the Double Dragon Alliance Cultural Center, which acts as a bridge for foreign people seeking to gain a better understanding of Chinese culture. The center supports kung fu masters in teaching martial arts(武术) and organizes events for people to experience various aspects of Chinese culture.
Apart from her tai chi classes, Oliver now serves as the director of the British Cultural Center at Shanghai University. Reflecting on her work, Oliver said, “For quite many years, my work is actually like a cultural bridge. If you don’t have someone in the middle who is appreciative of all the cultures and have the desire to connect people, then it’s hard for them to get to know each other. I hope I can be the bridge to bring people close together. We need to foster mutual understanding among cultures to promote peaceful relations and friendship across the globe.”
1. Why did Oliver try tai chi?| A．To solve a mystery. | B．To recover physical state. |
| C．To treat her mental illness. | D．To advance her knowledge of China. |
| A．Her well-being improved. | B．She became talkative. |
| C．Her pain came less often. | D．She became open-minded. |
| A．Give kung fu performances. | B．Learn Chinese philosophy. |
| C．Bring kung fu masters together. | D．Promote cultural exchange. |
| A．Try Tai Chi to Relieve Pain |
| B．Tai Chi: a Global Cultural Bridge |
| C．A British Tai Chi Lover Builds Cultural Bridge in China |
| D．Tai Chi Enjoys Great Popularity Around the World |
7 . New Zealand’s amazing scenic beauty plays host to some amazing music, food, and cultural festivals throughout the year. Below are some best festivals in New Zealand to add to your wish list.
Wellington on a Plate
When: 20th-21st November, 2022
Where: Wellington
Entry Fee: Free of charge
Wellington on a Plate is an impressive food festival in New Zealand which is not limited to just one place. Wellington’s restaurants, venues, and even car parks become hosts to this wild celebration. Hamburgers are a popular food choice in Wellington. Besides them, creative cocktails, wines, and over 100 exciting events also wait for you.
Rhythm & Alps
When: 29th December, 2022
Where: Robrosa Station, Wanaka, South Island
Entry Fee: INR 5,000-34,000
Are you crazy about mountains and music? Rhythm & Alps is a festival that you can plan a road trip to. It is one of the camping festivals in New Zealand that could bring together world-class bands, DJs and festival-goers to welcome the coming year.
Rhythm and Vines
When: 28th-31st December, 2022
Where: Waiohika Estate, Gisborne
Entry Fee: INR 20,500-34,000
Gisborne is the first city in the world to see the New Year, as it is on New Zealand’s East Cape. A 3-day-long international music festival, Rhythm and Vines, is held there to welcome the first sunrise of the New Year.
Victorian Fete
When: 21st November, 2022
Where: Victorian Precinct, Oamaru
Entry Fee: INR 700
Victorian Fete is a good occasion during which festival-goers take a step back in time to the Victorian time. Festival-goers show up in Victorian full dress during the celebration. Have your spare time enjoying tasty food, wine, beer, and world-class whisky at one of the exciting New Zealand traditional festivals.
1. What is special about Wellington on a Plate?| A．It’s free to the locals. |
| B．It’s known for its road trips. |
| C．It’s held at various locations. |
| D．It’s an excellent music festival. |
| A．They’re good choices for camping fans. |
| B．They require the same fee for admission. |
| C．They fall on the first few days of the year. |
| D．They are intended to celebrate the New Year. |
| A．Victorian Fete. | B．Rhythm & Alps. |
| C．Rhythm and Vines. | D．Wellington on a Plate. |
(1)介绍中国的饮食文化;
(2)发出邀请。
注意：(1)词数80词左右;
(2)可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Chris,
How’s everything going?
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Li Hua
9 . Besides “wow” and “great”, what else would you say when flying over the Earth in space? Samantha Cristoforetti, the first Italian female astronaut in space, posted several lines of a famous ancient Chinese composition on Twitter to share her joy.
She first wrote in Chinese, and then attached an accurate translation of the lines in both Italian and English to help more people understand. “Looking up, I see the immensity of the cosmos; bowing my head, I look at the multitude of the world. The gaze flies, the heart expands, the joy of the senses can reach its peak, and indeed, this is true happiness,” it says. Two days before she landed on Earth, the beauty of space and Chinese literature resonated on her Twitter account. Before long, her posts went viral on Twitter with thousands of retweets, likes and replies.
The text she quoted is from the Preface to Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion,a Chinese calligraphy masterpiece by Wang Xizhi (303-361) of the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317-420). She also attached three photos taken in space of China’s Bohai Bay and the day-night view of Beijing. “The poem and views are both magnificent as well as healing. If everyone could enjoy the same sight, a lot of pain in the world would be ‘dissipated’,” one user comments.
As the first Italian female astronaut in space, Cristoforetti carried out her first space mission on Nov 23, 2014. In 2022, she started the second mission in April and returned to Earth on Friday night after a 127-day stay in orbit.
Cristoforetti has also been active in Sino-European cooperation in the field of manned spaceflight. She was a working group member with Chinese counterparts to define and implement cooperation in the field of astronaut operations. When not traveling for work, she is an eager reader and has a great passion for languages. Speaking clear Chinese, Cristoforetti once told the media that the teams from China and Europe were working very well together in the field of astronaut training.
1. What is the result of Cristoforetti’s post online?| A．The birth of a masterpiece. |
| B．A trend of journey to space. |
| C．An instant hot issue on Twitter. |
| D．Different translations of the lines. |
| A．Relieved. | B．Caused. |
| C．Increased. | D．Recognized. |
| A．Cristoforetti’s devotion to her career. |
| B．Cristoforetti’s language learning strategies. |
| C．The leadership Cristoforetti plays in her team. |
| D．The possible motivation for Cristoforetti’s post. |
| A．A female astronaut becomes online star |
| B．A Chinese poem gets popular abroad |
| C．Literature conveys the beauty of space |
| D．An Italian astronaut promotes Sino-European cooperation |
Chinese paper cutting or jianzhi is the first paper-cutting design,
Chinese people believe the red paper-cuts on the door can bring good fortune and happiness
People find hope and comfort in expressing best
