1 . 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。

Northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region has adopted digital technology     1     (protect) ancient cliff carvings and paintings before their disappearance.

Workers have copied more than 2,000 immovable rock carvings and paintings at Helan Mountain to digitalize the overall views as well as     2     (they) correct locations. The digital information will be sorted and workers will conduct a disease analysis.

Rock carvings     3     (appear) before writing systems were invented. Now, more than 20,000 cliff paintings and carvings     4     were created by the ancestors have been discovered at Helan Mountain. The works record the lives of the people who lived 3,000 to 10,000 years ago. In general,     5    (image) of animals dominate (占主要地位), followed     6     humans, vehicles, plants, planets, fingerprints and abstract signs. The surfaces were     7     (chief) carved with stone or metal in the open air,     8     (expose) to weather beaten.

The protection of rock paintings and carvings is a worldwide issue. At present, there is no     9     (science)and technological means to prevent their disappearance. Some experts have predicted that by the end of this century,     10     quarter of the world’s rock paintings will disappear completely.

3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的词，如有括号提示，请以提示词的正确形式填空。

The Double Ninth Festival falls on the ninth day of the ninth month of the Chinese calendar. In Chinese folklore (民俗), the number nine is     1     largest number, homophonic (谐音的) to the Chinese word jiu,     2     means “health and longevity (长寿)”. The Law on the Protection of the Rights and Interests of the Elderly, which     3     (be) in effect since 2013, clearly states that every year’ s Double Ninth Festival is a legal festival for senior citizens.

    4     (climb) mountains was a custom to pray for blessings on the day in ancient times. Nowadays, the custom has     5     (gradual) mixed with some other outdoor exercises, including tai chi, qigong and square dancing. People would also admire the     6     (beautiful) of chrysanthemums (菊花), drink wine     7     eat Chongyang cakes on that day. Chrysanthemums symbolize longevity. So people pick fresh chrysanthemums     8     (make) chrysanthemum wine every year during the festival, which       9     (regard) by the ancients as an auspicious (吉祥的) wine for clearing away heat detoxifying (排毒) and prolonging life. The Chongyang cake is a festive cake, usually made of flour, brown sugar, fruits and nuts, meaning “making steady progress”.

Though people today don’t observe all the traditional customs, it’ s still the festival to respect the elders. Thanks     10     social care from their surroundings, the Double Ninth Festival is gaining   popularity, and a growing number of seniors have begun to pay more attention to their later years.

4 . If you’d like to go sightseeing, the following World Heritage sites (世界遗产保护地) may be your best choices.

Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area

Jiuzhaigou Valley, which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province, China, reaches a height of more than 4,800m, with a series of different forest ecosystems (生态系统). It’s particularly famous for its narrow landforms and excellent waterfalls. Some 140 kinds of birds also live in the valley, as well as a number of endangered plants and animals, including the giant panda. Jiuzhaigou Valley was recognized as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1992.

Khami Ruins National Monument

The city of Khami, which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid-16th century, is of great archaeological (考古的) interest. The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a major centre for trade over a long period of time. It joined the World Heritage List in 1986.

Henderson Island

Henderson Island, which lies in the eastern South Pacific, is one of the few atolls (环礁) in the world whose ecology (生态) has been untouched by humans. It is particularly famous for the 10 plants and 4 birds that can only be seen on the island. It was recorded in the World Heritage List in 1988.

Old City of Jerusalem

As a holy (神圣的) city for three different religions in the Middle East, Jerusalem has always been of great religious importance. It was given a World Heritage Status in 1981 and placed on the “World Heritage in Danger List” the following year.

1. Which of the following is TRUE about Jiuzhaigou Valley?

A．Wonderful waterfalls can be seen there.

B．It is famous for many ancient objects.

C．It has been untouched by human beings.

D．It lies in the southern part of Sichuan Province.

2. From the passage, we can learn that Jerusalem ________.

A．was ruined in the mid-16th century

B．was once business center for trade

C．has over 140 kinds of birds living there

D．is a holy city for three major religions

3. According to the passage, which World Heritage site was most recently set?

A．Henderson Island.	B．Khami Ruins National Monument.
C．Old City of Jerusalem.	D．Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area.

5 . 语法填空

Recently, a video series named “Escape from the British Museum” has gone viral. As a three-episode series     1    (direct) by two Chinese vloggers, it tells the journey of how a Chinese jade teapot escapes from the British Museum     2    finds its own way back to China. Viewers were particularly moved by a scene where     3     little teapot exclaims “Such a big cabinet is shared only by two people!” upon arrival at the place of the journalist and his friend.

A few days ago, the British Museum claimed to be the victim of “    4     (culture) theft” which, if we look back to the history, is apparently     5     China has indeed suffered from. Statistics have shown that there are     6    (approximate) 23, 000 Chinese relics in the British Museum, with about 2,000 of them on long-term display. The priceless relics,     7    (include) stone tools in the Neolithic period, colorful pottery from the Yangshao culture, bronze artifacts in the Shang and Zhou dynasties, the Spring and Autumn period and the Warring States period, tri-colored glazed pottery of Tang and Song dynasties, and enamels, involve nearly all artistic categories. They     8    (number) and packed in glass cabinets so that their origins are concealed (隐藏).

It is reported that there are three common ways     9    ( regain) lost Chinese cultural artifacts: purchase, donation, and demands. From 1949 to 2019, a total of 150, 000 Chinese relics in over 300 batches were recovered. Recent years have seen more batches reclaimed thanks     10    combined efforts.

6 . 语法填空

Learning Chinese calligraphy was listed as one of the must-do things when I came to China. Now, I’m in the course of learning this unique art,     1    is valuable in China, even across East Asia today. It is not only     2    ancient artistic form of human language, but it also     3    (reflect) Chinese traditions.

As someone who paints, draws, and loves all     4    (create) things, at first, I assumed I would be rather good at Chinese calligraphy. I was     5    (total) wrong. Using thick brush tips to produce awkward brush strokes (笔画)     6    (be) very difficult for a beginner. I have no idea about the different types of calligraphy and the meanings     7    (hide) behind each one. Also, I have to hold the paintbrush     8    a very specific way, unlike a pen or pencil, the paintbrush is held upright in the hand. I need to be extra careful when changing the angle(角度) or     9    (direct) of the brush, especially if I press too hard on the paper.

After taking the lesson, I now understand the difficulty of calligraphy and that it will take efforts and commitment     10    (master) this art form. Yet, I am grateful to learn such a special Chinese tradition.

7 . Do you like Chinese traditional painting and dance? They are two important parts of the traditional Chinese art. But what about when they meet each other?

This year, a dance drama titled Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting (《只此青绿》) was staged on CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala and became popular.

According to CCTV, this poetic dance program was inspired by the 900-year-old Chinese painting A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains (《千里江山图》), created by Song Dynasty painter Wang Ximeng at about 18. The painting is amazing in its sweeping size, rich coloration and the expressive details, reported by CCTV. It shows a Chinese blue-green landscape: mountains and groupings of infinite (无限的) rise and fall between cloudless sky and rippling (涟漪的) water.

When the dancers moved elegantly, audiences seemed to be looking at the moving mountains and rivers. “It brings me a pure experience of beauty. It is not only a drama but also an exhibition. Vast mountains and rivers are coming to life!” Internet user Mo Weisha wrote in a review. “More than a thousand years later, green mountains and rivers still impress people as they did long ago.” Some people even decided to watch the dance again when it was staged in the theaters later. In fact, in recent years, more and more modern shows have featured Chinese traditional culture and received warm welcome. As for the reason, it is due to people’s great love for traditional culture.

“The younger generations have grown up with a more open mind. They accept Chinese culture and are proud of it,” Yao Wei, director of Henan TV Station’s Innovation Center, told China Daily.

1. What’s the writing purpose of paragraph 1?

A．To raise a question.	B．To introduce the topic.
C．To describe the art world.	D．To show a doubtful thought.

2. What pushed the poetic dance?

A．CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala.	B．A Chinese blue-green landscape.
C．Song Dynasty painter Wang Ximeng.	D．An old Chinese traditional painting.

3. Why did this poetic dance enjoy welcome?

A．Traditional culture is accepted and loved by people.

B．Green mountains and rivers greatly impress people.

C．The poetic dance can be staged in the theaters later.

D．Increasing modern shows feature Chinese traditional culture.

4. What’s the main idea of the whole text?

A．It explains why Chinese art enjoys popularity.

B．It shows us art can come to life through dance.

C．It highlights the beauty of Chinese traditional art.

D．It tells us the love for Chinese traditional painting.

9 . 为介绍和推广中国文化，某英文报社正在征集英文稿件，拟向外国朋友介绍中国传统节日。请你写一篇英文短文介绍中国的传统节日——端午节
注意：1.字数100左右
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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10 . 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 New Year, which starts     1     the first day of the Chinese lunar calendar, is considered as one of the most important holidays in China. It is known as the Spring Festival.

In ancient times, the Spring Festival started from the beginning of Spring. Nowadays, it often    2     (happen) between January and February. It usually lasts until Lantern Festival,     3     gives everyone plenty of time for celebration.

    4     (traditional), the children get red envelopes during the Spring Festival celebrations. It’s a custom     5     (go) back to ancient times. However, when the tradition     6     (begin) is still unknown. Whatever the reason is, the red envelope has been an important part of Chinese New Year to this day.

The firework is another big part of Chinese New Year. A writer shared the following story on a website.    7     old man saved a town from a terrible monster by throwing bamboo     8     (stick) into the fire. The explosion (爆炸声)     9     (cause) by the bamboo frightened off the monster. As a result, Chinese people set off fireworks during Chinese New Year celebrations     10     (avoid) the evil spirits of the past.