1 . What is heritage? The word can be difficult to define. Heritage is always something that is passed down by families or other groups for many years.    1     It can also be the customs, traditions, and values shared by groups of people. One way to think about heritage is to break it down into three groups. These are the tangible(有形的), the natural, and the intangible.

    2     It can include many human-made objects that hold cultural value. Some examples are national monuments and works of art. Many ancient sites are also part of this group. On a smaller scale, a family home can be part of an individual’s heritage.

Many parts of the natural world are also important to cultural heritage. This can include bodies of water, plant life, landforms and more. One example is the Nile River.    3     Efforts to protect natural heritage are key in many cultures.

The intangible group includes any part of cultural heritage that you can’t feel through touch. Maybe you’ve read about forms of dance, like Flamenco dancing. You might know about the music of Mariachi Bands or holidays like Eid. These are all examples of intangible heritage.     4    

Exploring your own heritage can be fun. It can help you learn about yourself, your family, and your ancestors. But it’s also important to learn about the heritage of others.     5     It can also lead you to find things you may have in common with others!

A．They are treasures that can be touched.

B．What tangible items can be part of heritage?

C．However, heritage isn’t limited to concrete objects.

D．Languages, holidays and customs also make the list.

E．Therefore, it’s difficult to protect them from fading away.

F．Doing so can help you build a stronger understanding of other cultures.

G．It has been part of cultural heritage in many African nations for centuries.

2 . 兔子灯的制作是中国传统手工艺，假设你是李津，你们社区本周六下午将邀请老艺人来教大家如何制作兔子灯。外教老师Mrs. Green对中国传统文化很感兴趣，请你给她写一封信，邀请她一同参加本次活动，内容包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 活动简介；
3. 希望老师接受邀请并尽快回复。
注意：1词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。参考词汇：
兔子灯：the rabbit lamp；老艺人：old craftsman
Dear Mrs. Green,
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Yours,

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3 .     1    The great animal migration across the plains of the Serengeti or the towering pyramids of Egypt are such examples. Every country can be proud of its cultural or natural heritage sites. They have been well protected, so the living people can enjoy them today.     2    We are lucky to have UNESCO to regard protection of heritages as such an important task. It sees heritage as “our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations” as well as “important sources of life and inspiration”.

    3    As a national park and nature reserve, Jiuzhaigou Valley, just north of the Sichuan Province, is home to impressive snow-covered mountains, thick forests alive with wild animals, beautiful waterfalls and blue lakes, which can easily take our breath away.       4    Similarly, standing in the shadow of the Borobudur Temple, as the sun rises over this grand historic building, we are impressed with the effort, determination and intense belief of the people who built it with only primitive tools. It is in places like these that we cannot help but be respectful, come to understand our limitations as human beings, and know that our duty is to protect them for future generations.

Heritage sites not only often provide answers to questions, but also often pose questions to which there are no final answers at the moment.     5     As Cicero remarked, “To know nothing about what happened before you were born is to remain always a child.”

A．They show people history and culture.

B．Heritage sites are masterpieces of our nature.

C．They make us think about our time on the earth.

D．And future generations can know where they’re from.

E．There are certain things on the Earth we must not lose.

F．This dreamlike scenery created by nature is truly a masterpiece.

G．Heritage sites can show the power of nature and the genius of man.

4 . To give a tip or not? If so, how much? They can be headaches even for the most experienced tourists. This week, the main political parties in the UK have finally come to rescue by passing laws to forbid bars and restaurants taking tips from the customers.

However, not every country in the world takes the matter as seriously as the British, who are believed to have invented the custom in the 17th century — originally as a noble practice of giving small gifts to the so-called “inferior (低等的) classes”. Later, tipping has become a habit widely accepted in the world, although it is influenced by a nation’s culture and values.

A common joke among Americans is that only getting tax return is more confusing than tipping. Tips were imported into the country in the 19th century, when wealthy Americans began travelling to Europe. The custom was originally disapproved in the US. Critics accused tippers of creating a class of people who “begged for favors”. Fast forward to the 21st century and you will still find Americans debating the pros and cons. But tipping is now completely ingrained (根深蒂固的) in the national soul.

Like many Asian countries, China is largely a no-tipping culture for decades it was actually prohibited and considered illegal. To this day, it remains relatively uncommon.

Japan’s complex manner system includes tipping. It is socially acceptable on special occasions such as weddings, but on the other occasions, it can actually make the receiver feel ashamed, if not abused. Even on occasions where tips are expected,the money is expected to be sealed in special envelopes as a sign of gratitude and respect. Otherwise, it will be refused because tips are usually included in the payment for the service.

1. What’s the original purpose of tipping?

A．To please the ordinary people.

B．To praise people’s good deeds.

C．To indicate people’s thanks to the poor.

D．To show noble kindness to the lower class.

2. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Americans are used to giving tips.

B．It is quite normal to tip in America.

C．Tipping is very complex in the US.

D．Getting tax return is simpler than tipping.

3. What can be inferred about tipping in Asia?

A．Tips are totally forbidden in China.

B．Tipping will become popular very soon.

C．Good services should be put before tips.

D．Tips can be accepted for special celebrations.

4. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?

A．Law

B．Culture

C．Economy

D．Tourism

5 . The concept “China chic”, or guochao, has become popular in recent years. According to relevant data, from January to July 2022, the search volume for “Guochao” as a keyword has increased by 392. 66% year on year. Big Data Report of 2021 Guochao Pride Search from Baidu revealed that the level of interest in guochao has skyrocketed in the past 10 years. Domestic（国内 的）products are in fashion, and domestic consumption has increasingly become an important choice for the new generation of consumers.

China chic mixes unique cultural elements with the latest trends in various industries, which not only satisfies younger consumers' needs for pursuing personality and fashion, but also plays a role in bringing back traditional culture. The rise of China chic is the result of China's rapid economic development and has some cultural motivations behind it. Besides, the continuous improvement of the consumption power of Chinese people is an important reason for the rise of China chic.

Most importantly, cultural confidence is the driving force for the rise of China chic. Five thousand years of Chinese civilization has left us a rich cultural heritage. Guochao is, in many ways, the perfect representative of the new wave of Chinese nationalism. Starting in the fashion industry, this trend shows Chinese consumers' newfound interest in Chinese cultural heritage. The guochao trend is at its strongest among young adults who live in an even more powerful China and thus have a strong feeling of national pride. China's national strength is increasing, and its soft power is also on the rise. Even so, we still have a long way to go to carry forward this China chic. But as it has become a part of people's lives, no doubt there will even be more diverse China chic products showing Chinese charm in the future.

1. Which statement reflects China chie's situation in recent years?

A．It has not often been searched in Baidu.

B．It has gained great popularity among Chinese.

C．It has attracted consumers of older generation.

D．It has been widely accepted in different cultures.

2. What does the underlined word “skyrocketed” in the first paragraph mean?

A．Risen sharply.	B．Dropped obviously.
C．Remained stable.	D．Changed slightly.

3. Which factor for the rise of China chic is NOT mentioned?

A．The rapid economic development of China.

B．Cultural confidence from rich cultural heritage.

C．Government's measures to bring back traditional culture.

D．The continuous improvement of Chinese consumption power.

4. What can be concluded from the last paragraph?

A．The selection of China chic products is limited.

B．China chic has little influence on people's lives.

C．China chic still needs developing and improving.

D．The author is disappointed at the future of China chic.