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。

Originally unearthed in the late 1920s, the Sanxingdui Ruins have been regarded as one of the world’s greatest archaeological     1     (finding) of the 20th century. In July this year, a     2     (new) completed exhibition hall at the world-famous Sanxingdui Museum opened in Guanghan, Sichuan Province.

    3     (cover) an area of nearly 55,000 square meters, the exhibition hall is now the largest single exhibition building showcasing the cultural relics     4     (dig) from historical sites in southwest China. The new hall     5     (hold) more than 1,500 cultural items, with 600 of them on show for the first time.

One iconic (标志性的) exhibit is the four-meter-tall bronze sacred tree,     6     takes up the central position in the new hall. And it makes a much     7     (strong) visual impression than it did in the old hall. The bronze altar (青铜神坛) that was discovered last year is also     8     impressive piece of artwork. It is made up of three parts and shows ancient sacrificial (献祭的) scenes.

Divided into three themed areas, the exhibition hall makes use of a range of new technologies     9     (celebrate) the cultural features and social development of the Shu civilization. It also shows China’s latest achievements     10     archaeological research.

2 . In 2001, UNESCO declared 21 May as UN World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. The day’s not intended to find out the uniqueness of different cultures, separating them from each other.     1     Here are a few modest and simple ways to mark the occasion.

Visiting an exhibition or a museum dedicated to other cultures comes first since it may inspire you to create something yourself, and heighten your desire to learn about a new topic or culture.     2     For example, you can see the British Museum’s collection online, and the National Gallery has a digital tour of 18 rooms that lets you get up close to the paintings.

    3     It’s a great way to expand your knowledge of the world. Many traditional folk tales have universal themes, but at the same time, shine a light on particular aspects of another culture. So now might be a great time to dive into the storybooks and read folk tales.

There is perhaps no better way to experience another culture than listening to music. Even if you don’t understand the words, you can still hear the influence of other cultures. You could allow yourself to discover music from every corner of the globe on forums.     4     After all, series of musics are on the air, often with strong international influences.

It never goes without mentioning language while embracing culture diversity. It is relatively easy to have a go at trying a new language through the many smartphone apps or through an online language exchange.     5    

A．Or you could listen to radio programmes.

B．In short, it’s never too late to learn a language.

C．You could also appreciate music in foreign films.

D．Remember language serves as a reflection and carrier of culture.

E．Learning about traditional stories from other cultures won’t disappoint you.

F．Even if you can’t visit a museum at first hand, you can select virtual exhibitions.

G．Instead, it’s a chance to unfold the similarities and celebrate the cultural diversity.

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。

China’s traditional Laba Festival is celebrated on the eighth day of the 12th month of the lunar Chinese calendar,     1    falls on January 18 this year. It     2     (regard) as the prelude (序幕) to Chinese New Year.

There are different versions about the     3     (origin) of the Laba congee, but one of the     4     (popular) is about Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang of the Ming Dynasty.

Before Zhu became emperor, he was suffering in a prison on a wintery day. When he was starving, he found some red beans, rice, dates and other grains near a rat hole     5     (unexpected), so he boiled these together to make porridge. That day was the eighth day of the 12th lunar month. Later, when Zhu Yuanzhang was emperor, he decided to commemorate that special day in prison     6     designating it as Laba Festival, and officially     7     (name) the porridge he ate Laba congee.

Since then,     8     (enjoy) a bowl of Laba congee with families and friends has been a time-honored tradition in China,     9     it also sweetens a winter day. Made of a     10     (various) of ingredients, including various beans, rice, lotus seeds, peanuts, etc., it is believed to be good for people’s health.

5 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。

The first Tangshan Intangible Cultural Heritage Music Carnival (非遗音乐嘉年华),     1     (feature) three main programs: the intangible cultural heritage music carnival, heritage market, and heritage small stage, was held at Nanhu scenic area in Tangshan, Hebei province.

The carnival kicked off on November 24     2     a star-studded performance provided by many well-known singers and bands. It perfectly combined traditional instruments like pipa and guzheng with contemporary trends, creating     3     unique experience for the audience, who remained enthusiastic and     4     (engage) despite the cold weather.

Meanwhile, at the heritage market, visitors had the opportunity     5     (sample) more than 50 intangible cultural heritage projects such as Chengdu sugar painting and Weifang kite making. And at the heritage small stage, the audience     6     (treat) to a series of amazing traditional performances including crosstalk, face changing of Sichuan opera and wrestling. 

So far, this three-day event     7     (generate) online buzz with related topics trending among netizens. Many commented that they were inspired by the     8     (combine) of traditional culture and modern music and loved     9     it captured the essence of both forms of art. It not only provided a platform for showcasing intangible cultural heritage which makes its way into modern life,     10     introduced these age-old cultural forms to the younger generation.

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。

In the world today, there are about a billion cars traveling on the roads and each of these cars    1    (produce) 0.12 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year. That means each year around 120,000,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide is released into the air.    2    (stress) this problem, Car Free Day was created. It not only brings public attention to the problem of car    3    (pollute) but also encourages people to give up driving on the day and find another form of transportation.

Car Free Day is a holiday that originated in France and it falls    4    September 22. It is a day    5    people leave behind their cars from 5:00 am to 7:30 pm and take other forms of transportation. It was largely a    6    (symbol) act at first, but so far, it    7    (spread) to 46 countries and over 2,100 cities in the world.

The best way to celebrate this holiday is by leaving your car parked in your driveway or your garage on this day. Instead of    8    (use) your vehicle, think about riding    9    bike, walking and taking public transportation on the day. Besides, you can also    10    (active) encourage your friends and family to do the same.

7 . When Chinese people think of wushu, what often comes to mind is wuxia novels, a kind of historical novel that involves wushu warriors.    1    . For example, the characters may have superhuman strength or the ability to fly. They may also be able to focus their inner spiritual strength and send it through the air, knocking people over or breaking down walls.

    2    . However, by far the most popular author in this genre(文体) was Zha Liangyong(1924-2018) who used the pen name Jin Yong and sold over 300 million books worldwide. His novels have also been translated into many languages and some have been made into movies and TV series.

    3    , and then he goes off to learn wushu. After becoming a wushu master, the hero begins travelling the jianghu, fighting evil wherever it may be found. Eventually, the main character proves to be an example of justice, kindness, courage, loyalty, truth, and honesty.    4    , which refers to a person who holds back the strong and helps the weak. Through hardship, self-discipline and a well-known teacher, one can be a wushu master. However, he coming a wuxia hero, one should always bear xia in mind. A wuxia hero always puts friends, his people, and his country first.     5    . Through superior martial arts skills pus fiends, qualities he and his fellows save the day.

A．Wuxia stories most often take place in the jianghu

B．Central to the idea of the wuxia hero is the concept of xia

C．Most often, there are some fantastic elements to these novels

D．Wuxia has a long literary history dating back as far as Sima Qian

E．As a master storyteller, he wove fact and fiction in a fantastic way

F．And he is willing to battle to help those in need and make a better society

G．Typically, wuxia stories begin with a hero who experiences personal trouble

8 . The Mogao Grottoes were a center of Buddhist life and some of the world’s great cultures for hundreds of years. However, by the late Qing Dynasty they had been abandoned and nearly forgotten and many of the caves had become damaged by the elements. Around 1900, with the discovery of a library of thousands of ancient documents, the caves received new interest from Chinese and foreign researchers. Unfortunately, this resulted in tens of thousands of items from the caves being taken to foreign museums

In the 1940s, many researchers and artists visited the area to study traditional Chinese art. Copies of some of the artwork painted by respected artists such as Zhang Daqian and GuanShanyue helped people all over the country learn about Dunhuang. These artists were also inspired by the artwork they saw in the caves and it began to influence their painting styles. Others staved in the desert for much longer, Chang Shuhong stayed for the rest of his life — struggling to record the cultural treasures and protect them from the weather. As a result of their efforts the Dunhuang Academy was formed to protect and study the Mogao Grottoes.

In 1987, the Mogao Grottoes were named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While the caves are open to the public, access is now limited in order to protect the artwork. However, the caves can be seen online in digital form so that people around the world can study and enjoy them.

Despite its remoteness, the Mogao Grottoes continue to draw visitors. And just as the sand and desert have survived largely unchanged through the centuries, this small art gallery in the desert has also survived largely unchanged providing an amazing look at a world long ago past.

1. When did the Mogao Grottoes regain the world’s attention?

A．Hundreds of years ago.

B．In the late Qing Dynasty.

C．In the late eighties of the 20th century.

D．Around the beginning of the 20th century.

2. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning the artists in the 1940s?

A．To learn about their works.

B．To show how hard they worked.

C．To compare their different styles.

D．To appreciate their contributions.

3. When people have no access to visiting the caves,        .

A．they can do researches online

B．they can enjoy the digital versions

C．they can watch copies in art galleries

D．they can study them in foreign museums

4. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?

A．The Mogao Grottoes — Center of Buddhist Life

B．The Mogao Grottoes — Art Gallery in the Desert

C．Respected artists — Protectors of the Mogao Grottoes

D．An Amazing Tourist Attraction — The Mogao Grottoes

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。

A cultural tourism promotion event titled “Hometown of Confucius, Hospitable Shandong” opened in Rome Italy, on May 6,2023.

    1     (host) by the Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, the event’s opening ceremony    2     (attend) by more than 100 guests, including government officials from both sides, as well as    3    (representative) from Italy.

Shandong is    4    large province in terms of population, economy, culture, and tourism along the east coast of China. It has a population of more than 100 million and is the third    5    (large) economy in China. It has rich cultural tourism resources as it is    6     Mount Tai rises, the Yellow River flows into the sea, and Confucius was born. “Hospitable Shandong” has become an     7     (influence) tourism brand(品牌).

Shandong is willing to work with Italian partners    8     (strengthen) dialogue,enhance trust, and deepen cooperation, drawing a new chapter in the cultural and tourism cooperation and exchanges    9     the two places, said a senior official from the Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism.

During the opening ceremony, Riccardo Busi, president of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP), announced the decision to establish the China Coordination Office of the FIAP in Shandong province,    10     (sign) a strategic cooperation agreement with the Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism.

10 . The four best specialty food festivals in the US

Maine Lobster Festival — Rockland, Maine

Rockland is the self-proclaimed (自封的) lobster capital of the world, and its annual Maine Lobster Festival provides the state’s favorite lobsters and crabs. It takes place five days each summer and includes feasting on fresh seafood, a parade and live music. The Maine Sea Goddess Coronation and the Great International Great Crate Race, where contestants jump from crate (木箱) to crate and risk falling into the cold Atlantic Ocean, are don’t-miss events.

Windy City Smokeout — Chicago, Illinois

This four-day event in Chicago combines two things we love: live music and great BBQ. Over 20 of the world’s best cooks serve up their smoked foods, while top country music talent takes the stage. Bands, beer, BBQ — what could be better?

Picklesburgh — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Picklesburgh bills itself as “The Destination for All Things Pickled (腌制的)” for one weekend each July. Pittsburgh’s Roberto Clemente Bridge transforms into Picklesburgh, complete with a giant flying Heinz pickle balloon. Attendees can expect various foods and cocktails that feature pickled ingredients, as well as live demos and pickled goods.

Vermont Cheesemakers Festival — Greensboro, Vermont

Arguably the country’s top cheese state, Vermont plays host to the Annual Vermont Cheesemakers Festival each summer at Highland Center for the Arts. This single-day event offers an unequalled chance to meet the state’s best cheesemakers and taste their world-class products, alongside other local foods, craft beer, wine and spirits.

1. Which festival will appeal to adventure lovers?

A．Maine Lobster Festival.

B．Windy City Smokeout.

C．Picklesburgh.

D．Vermont Cheesemakers Festival.

2. What can you enjoy at Windy City Smokeout?

A．Fresh seafood.	B．Smoked foods.
C．World-class cheese.	D．Pickled foods.

3. How long does the Vermont Cheesemakers Festival last?

A．Five days.

B．Four days.

C．Two days.

D．One day.