1 . If you spend more than a couple of days in the country of Georgia, you are very likely to be invited to a Georgian feast even by complete strangers. The multi-hour, multi-course feast is one of the most important events in Georgian culture.

A popular Georgian story shows the importance of the feast in Georgian culture. When God created the world, He held a meeting to give the different regions of the world to different cultures. But the Georgians arrived late at the meeting. After they apologized and explained that they’d been holding a feast with a stranger the night before and slept later than they’d meant to, God was so touched and impressed by their honesty that He gave the Georgians the best land of all: the part of earth He was saving for himself.

In order to survive the feasts without offending (冒犯) the hosts, it’s important for you to know a few things about it in advance.

A Georgian feast will likely have a seemingly unlimited number of dishes. So avoid fully cleaning your plate unless you want more servings. Don’t fill up on khachapuri-Georgian cheese bread. There are numerous regional varieties of cheese bread, but khachapuri is the most delicious of all. The cheese bread is usually a heavy lunch on its own, but at feasts it’s often considered a side dish or an appetent. Don’t make the mistake of having more than a few bites—only to discover that the main meal is still coming.

When you drink, follow the lead of the toastmaster, who presents a scries of toasts throughout the evening. Traditionally, drinkers would dry their glass (or, if keeping with tradition, drain their deer’s horn) with every toast. This isn’t always done now. Just remember the important rule: say “cheers” after every toast.

Consider bringing a small gift, such as sweets or flowers, as a gesture of thanks. Avoid bringing more fond, however, which might imply that you don’t think there will be enough on offer.

1. What can be most probably inferred from the story?

A．Georgia is short of natural resources

B．Most of the Georgians are lazy and wasteful.

C．The Georgian people are very honest and friendly.

D．It is important to go to a meeting on time in Georgia.

2. What can we know about khachapuri?

A．It is not a main dish at feasts at all.

B．Georgians usually have it for breakfast.

C．It is one of the unique Georgian drinks.

D．Many regional varieties are based on it.

3. What is the author most likely to suggest visitors do?

A．Drink all the wine every time.

B．Take some small gifts with them.

C．Clean the plate after each serving.

D．Bring some special food to the feast.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Amazing Food History in Georgia

B．Basic Rules of Being a Good Host

C．Bad Manners to Be Avoided at the Table

D．Things to Be Learned About Georgian Feasts

2 . 语法填空

Some people might be of the opinion that heritages    1     (be) not necessary in the modern world. Maybe for some people they aren’t, but for most of us, being able to explore our heritages gives us many    2     (benefit).

Personal heritages can serve as connection with our past. For example, we might have some of the toys that belonged    3    our ancestors. As a part of our families’ heritages, they are important because they tell us where we come from.

It is true that knowing our personal heritage doesn’t    4     (full) define us. However, it can help us find our starting point in life. It can even help us find out the direction in which we wish to go. For example, if we happen to have people in our families    5    have done great things, we might find that we want to further    6     (they) achievements.

Understanding the cultural heritages, such as homegrown music styles, widely    7     (celebrate) festivals and unique cooking methods, allows us    8     (identify) with other communities that have a similar background. Cultural heritages can actually provide us with a sense of belonging and unity within a group. In a sense, the more globalized the world becomes,    9    more important it is not to lose forever these    10     (tradition) roots (根).

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。

Zu Ti of the Jin Dynasty was a man who had with great ambition. When he was young, he had a good friend     1     (name) Liu Kun. They had such a deep friendship     2     they stayed together every day and got up at the same time every morning.

One day, when they were sleeping. Zu Ti heard the rooster crowing (鸡鸣) . He woke up Liu Kun and said, “How about     3     (get) up to play swords (剑) as soon as we heard the rooster crowing from now on?” Liu Kun was still     4     (sleep) . But he agreed with him     5     (joyful) . From then on, they got up and played swords once the rooster began crowing. They kept their word and never gave up no matter     6     cold in winter or hot in summer. Hard work     7     (pay) off. After a long period of hard study and training, they finally became the all-rounder. And they both did excellent jobs to their country.

The idiom “to rise with the rooster” teaches us that with ambition and hard work,     8     (succeed) is possible. When we can discover our shortcomings     9     time, it is not too late to try. But if you are not willing     10     (work) hard, you will not be able to achieve a career after all.

4 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Harmony is a core value of China’s Hehe culture, which is    1     (wide) appreciated in modern Chinese society.

The term “Hehe” (和合)     2     (consist) of two Chinese characters that have the same pronunciation but different meanings: the first means harmony, and the second means convergence. In short, Hehe culture involves    3     (seek) common ground while reserving differences, and it means harmonious coexistence and coordinated development. Liuchixiang, a 2-meter-wide alley in Anhui’s Tongcheng City, is a location in China    4    has its own story of harmony.

During the reign of Emperor Kangxi over 300 years ago, high-ranking official ZhangYing received    5    letter from his family in Tongcheng, his hometown. In their letter, they told Zhang that they had quarreled    6    property boundaries with their neighbor, Wu, and asked for help.

Zhang replied to their letter with a poem: “A letter is written, just for a wall.     7    it moves a meter, what harm is done? The Great Wall still stands tall today, yet    8    (go) is its builder, Emperor Qinshihuang.”

Enlightened by his reply, the Zhang family decided    9     (bring) their walls back by approximately one meter. Deeply moved by their generosity, the Wu family also brought their walls back by a meter, and the two households created a 2-meter-wide alley between their homes for passersby.

The alley is now a popular    10     (attract) that is traversed daily by locals.

5 . 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。

Xi’an, capital city of Shaanxi, served as the capital of 13 dynasties in Chinese history, which in total     1    (last) about 1,100 years. Consequently, the ancient history of Shaanxi is to some degree the ancient history of China. Shaanxi History Museum considers     2     a duty to be a showcase of Chinese ancient civilization.

People call Shaanxi History Museum “Bright Pearl in Ancient Capital and Precious Treasure of China”, for it is an art palace     3    (full) showing Shaanxi history and culture as well as Chinese ancient civilization. Its architectural buildings and exhibits have made it famous as a first-class museum in China     4     it was opened to the public in 1991. It covers     5     total area of 65, 000 square meters.

The basic halls in the museum are divided into three exhibition halls     6     2,000 cultural remains to display the history of ancient times in chronological (编年的) order. The first exhibition hall     7    (locate) on the ground floor while the other two are on the second floor.

While     8    (design) the buildings in Shaanxi History Museum, the great designer used     9    (tradition) palace construction of Tang Dynasty for reference. Adopting symmetry axis (轴对称) layout with main and supporting buildings in order, the complex     10    (architecture) show the unique presence of Tang Dynasty.

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。

Celebrating tradition: The enchanting Mute Festival of Qixuan village

Qixuan village, a remote Yi village located deep in the     1     (east) mountains of Xiangyun county, Yunnan province, hosts an extraordinary “Mute Festival” every year on the eighth day of the Chinese Lunar new year. This event shows respect for their ancestors and seeks blessings for a prosperous year ahead.

This age-old tradition     2     (exist) for centuries, rooted in local customs and a touching legend of a mute woman who saved the village from drought and     3     (starve) through her sacrifice. Over time, the festival has evolved from a simple tradition into a well-organized celebration.

During the festival, visitors can not help but notice the careful preparations     4     (undertake) by the villagers.     5     (suffer) a three-year epidemic, they remain commitment to a joyful life and the preservation of tradition. They     6     (diligent) arrange food, drinks, decorations, and gifts, sticking to age-old practices.

    7     the chilly mountain winds, both enthusiastic villagers and visitors thrive. When the Mute parade reaches the square, the striking mute dance will begin. With     8     diverse range of dance forms, the performance is raw, natural, and free-spirited.

One of the most striking moments is     9     the lead dancer, the Great Mute, initiates his dance, the entire village synchronize (同时发生) their movements. This unified rhythm mirrors the heartbeat of the land and its cherished traditions     10     reveals the timeless beauty of traditional culture in our ever-changing world.

7 . When you walk in a Chinese city early in the morning, you’re likely to see groups of people exercising in the park. You’ll see them moving through a series of slow graceful movements. As their bodies flow from one exercise to the next, their minds are focused only on their deep, relaxed breathing.

Tai chi is part of national cultural heritage (遗产) which Chinese people take pride in. This ancient mind-body exercise is known as tai chi, and you don’t have to live in China to benefit from it. According to a survey in 2007, more than 2 million Americans are currently practicing tai chi.

Tai chi is called a mind-body type of exercise because it combines meditation, focused breathing, and physical movement. Because it’s also a low-impact (低强度的) exercise, it may be particularly suitable for older adults, but it’s a beneficial exercise for people of all ages.

Tai chi developed in China as a type of martial art. Today tai chi is used to develop fitness, meditation, balance, breathing, and well-being.

If tai chi is something you might like to try, look for a tai chi class near you. Keep in mind that training programs are different in many ways. You might want to ask around for a recommendation or try a class before you sign up. Ask potential tai chi instructors about their training and experience.

Tai chi is generally considered a low-risk exercise that is both safe and enjoyable. If you have any physical or medical problems, talk with your health care provider before starting any exercise program. And remember, although tai chi has many benefits, it can’t take the place of regular medical care.

1. Why does the author give the example in paragraph 1?

A．To describe a scene.

B．To introduce the topic.

C．To summarize the text.

D．To guide the readers around the city.

2. What can we know from paragraph 2?

A．Some foreigners are interested in tai chi.

B．Tai chi makes people happy, wise and energetic.

C．Chinese people don’t take tai chi seriously now.

D．Tai chi was considered a way to lengthen one’s life.

3. What does the underlined word “meditation” mean?

A．Hard training.	B．Deep thinking.
C．Body stretching.	D．Violent exercising.

4. Who may benefit from practicing tai chi?

A．Old people.	B．The patients.
C．Young people.	D．People of all ages.

5. What is the best title of this passage?

A．Different Schools of Tai Chi around the World.

B．Tai Chi—a National Heritage and Wonderful Exercise.

C．Chinese Martial Arts—the Origin and Forms of Tai Chi.

D．The Advantages and Disadvantages of Practicing Tai Chi.

8 . If you are looking for culturally and globally unique experiences, here are four fascinating festivals that you can try from different corners of the world.

Holi Festival in India

Holi Festival in India is a colorful celebration of the arrival of spring. This festival, which falls in February or March, is celebrated with much enthusiasm and excitement all across the country. During Holi, people smear(涂抹) each other’s faces with brightly colored powders and spray colored water using water guns called pichkaris.

Carnival of Venice in Italy

This is a festival when you can see the streets of Venice flooded with colorful masks and carefully prepared costumes. Participants engage in a series of events ranging from parades and costume contests to masquerade balls(化装舞会). There is a popular event at the carnival, in which a girl in a traditional costume descends a rope from a tower to the square below.

Carnaval de Oruro in Bolivia

This carnival is a visual performance that takes place every year. The carnival features colorful and intricate(复杂精细的) costumes worn by tens of thousands of dancers and musicians who parade through the streets of Oruro over several days. The carnival is devoted to the Virgin of Candelaria, resulting in a fascinating and unique display of cultural heritage and artistic expression.

Day of the Dead in Guatemala

The Day of the Dead is a gift to the loved ones who are dead. The festival is a mixture of traditional Mayan culture and Catholic traditions. It takes place on November 1st and involves flowers, candles, and food offerings for the loved ones who are dead.

1. What is special about the Holi Festival in India?

A．Costume contests and masquerade balls.

B．Brightly colored powders on people’s faces.

C．Colorful and intricate costumes of dancers.

D．Beautiful flowers and good food offerings.

2. What do Carnival of Venice-in Italy and Carnaval de Oruro in Bolivia have in common?

A．They are celebrated for the rich.

B．They just cost a little money.

C．They feature carefully prepared costumes.

D．They are in memory of famous musicians.

3. What do we know about the Day of the Dead in Guatemala?

A．It is a weekly celebrated festival.

B．It is an event with some parades.

C．It is a mixture of six different traditions.

D．It is a festival for the dead people love.

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。

When a reporter first met Jake Lee Pinnick, the American’s fluency in Putonghua     1    (absolute) shocked her.

Dressed     2     a dark blue Taoist(道家服) with a black cloth bag and several long bags     3    (contain) dongxiao and chiba—two kinds of traditional Chinese bamboo musical instruments-he said he always wears a Taoist uniform and carries along a dongxiao for practice wherever he goes.

In 2010, Pinnick moved all the way to Wudang from the US when he was just 20 years old and     4    (form) a deep connection with Wudang, martial arts and traditional Chinese culture ever since. To him, Wudang has now become a second home and martial arts and traditional Chinese culture are     5     his “lifetime passion” settled. In his view, martial arts and maintaining a peaceful mind     6    (be) practices worth pursuing. To him, promoting Wudang martial arts and culture is his inescapable mission and     7    (responsible).

Now he has over 600 thousand     8    (follower) across all his social media accounts, attracting many traditional Chinese culture learners and foreign martial arts enthusiasts. In the future, Pinnick expects     9    (open) a martial arts school in China or in the US, to teach more people around the world about real martial arts and traditional Chinese culture, and to become     10     bridge between cultures.

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。

Henan Opera, known as Yuju Opera, is a traditional Chinese opera form that originated     1    Henan Province. With its rich history, unique musical style, and attractive performances, Henan Opera     2     (hold) a special place in Chinese cultural heritage.

Henan Opera evolved from local folk art forms, integrating     3     (element) of storytelling, singing and dancing. It gained popularity during the Qing Dynasty and became an important regional opera style in Henan. Today, it     4     (recognize) as one of the national intangible cultural heritage treasures of China.

Henan Opera is characterized by its pleasant vocal style    5    distinctive musical accompaniment. The performances contain various instruments like drums, flutes, and stringed (有弦的) instruments, creating a harmonious ensemble (乐团). The     6     (careful) prepared costumes and bright makeup improve the visual appeal, and the skilled performers’ gestures and movements convey emotions and narratives, captivating audiences.

Henan Opera,     7     often explores loyalty, love, justice, and family values, draws from historical events, folk tales, legends, and literary classics,     8     (show) a diverse range of themes. The stories are presented through poetic dialogues, intricate choreography(编舞), and symbolic gestures, engaging the audience with     9     (they) profound messages.

Efforts are being made     10     (preserve) and promote Henan Opera as part of Chinese cultural heritage. Modern adaptations and innovations help attract younger audiences while preserving its traditional essence.