1 . When you go to a foreign country, you often enter a new culture. The differences between cultures may make you feel stressed and you often find it difficult to adjust to the new surroundings, which is usually called “culture shock”.

The psychological and physical symptoms of culture shock may appear depending on the individuals. Some often feel anxious while adjusting to a new culture—even more so when the cultural distances are wide.     1     They remain to homesick and feel so sad about being separated from their friends back home that they long to return, especially within the first year.

    2    People adjusting to a new culture often feel lonely because the language barrier makes it hard to create new relationships. Furthermore, having trouble with the native language often makes them unwilling to interact with other people.

    3     You may do some research on the cultural aspects of the new country such as the history, customs, and religious beliefs, rather than on what to see and where to go, so you may get prepared for a culture that is different from yours. Studying the language is also a great way to help bridge the gap between the cultures.     4    

A local club provides the perfect environment to get to know people who have a similar focus, so join one so that you can meet some locals and develop new friendships.     5     There are other travelers who have the same experiences in a foreign country. Talk with them, sharing feelings, tips and insight.

A．They may lose appetite and have sleep problems.

B．Still, the most important change is communication.

C．They make a lot of effort to get used to the new surroundings.

D．The more of it is understood, the more of the new culture can be understood.

E．Learning about your future destination is a great way to get over culture shock.

F．Plus, remember that you aren’t alone in your struggle to adjust in a new country.

G．Actually, staying in a foreign country helps you to know more of the new culture.

2 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每次错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除:把多余的词用(＼)划掉。
修改:在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改 10 处，多者(从第 11 处起)不计分。

China and Western countries may have different cultural belief about certain animals. But when it come to pigs, we somehow reach an agreement which pigs are lazy, ugly, stupid and shameless. None of these words are exact positive to describe pigs. Therefore, the truth is that pigs have some good qualities. According to a paper publishing in 2017, pigs can tell from those who treat them well and those who don’t. Perhaps these are the qualities of pigs to keep it in mind - their intelligence, cuteness and patience. Besides, people born in the Year of the Pig were usually devoted to what they do. They have great sense of responsibility.

3 . UNIQUE AND WEIRD NEW YEAR EVE TRADITIONS

Germany

In some parts of Germany, they do bleigiessen, or lead （铅）pouring. Pour a dollop（团）of molten lead in cold water and whatever shape forms may be telling about the year to come. A heart shape, naturally, means love will come your way. A crown predicts wealth and fortune. A star indicates happiness. But if you see a cross in the lead? You're as good as dead!

Latin America

If you're in Latin America, make sure you have some colorful underpants to ring in the new year. End — of — the — year partiers put on colorful underwear to ensure certain types of outcomes for the following year. Red for love and yellow for success.

Naples, Italy

Neapolitans like throwing things out of windows, at least on New Year's Eve. Furniture, kitchen machines, grandma. Well, maybe not the last one. Let's hope not, anyway. This tradition is meant to symbolize an out — with — the — old gesture and getting a brand new beginning for the new year. These days people are a bit more mindful about what they toss down to the street below.

Spain

In 1909, winegrowers in the Alicante region of Spain had a brilliant idea: start and promote an annual tradition that would involve people having to buy and eat more grapes. One must cat 12 grapes on New Year's Eve to encourage prosperity for the coining year. Now, it's u popular custom in Iberia. But the problem is that one has to cat a grape for each bell strike at midnight.

1. What does a cross shape mean?

A．Love.	B．Wealth.
C．Happiness.	D．Misfortune.

2. What's new about Neapolitans' tradition?

A．They hate using furniture.

B．They throw their grandma out of windows.

C．They are more careful about what to throw.

D．They like making gestures in front of the window.

3. Which country has the tradition of eating grapes?

A．Germany.	B．Brazil.
C．Italy.	D．Spain.

4 . 假定你是李华，你的留学生朋友James来信询问你市即将举办的中国民谣节(the Chinese Balled Festival)的情况，请给他回信。
内容包括：
1.举办的时间和地点；
2.活动内容和目的；
3.邀请James 一同前往。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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5 . The royal family is filled with rules, and one in particular might explain why Princess Charlotte is a princess, but her kids likely won't be.

When it comes to the British royal family, one thing is almost always true: they have a pretty confusing set of official rules and protocols. For instance, the royal family doesn't have a last name. And don't forget the fact that Queen Elizabeth celebrates two birthdays every year.

If your head isn't swimming yet, consider the tradition of royal titles. As a British custom, only the daughter of a prince or a prince's wife may be considered a formal "princess". The latter applies to Kate, who is both a princess and the Duchess of Cambridge thanks to her marriage to Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge. And their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, also bear official royal titles because their father is Prince William.

However, while Prince George's future children will also carry their father's royal status, any children that Princess Charlotte has will not automatically be considered princes or princesses. Why? Royal custom dictates that royal titles are passed down via sons, but not daughters.

"Royal titles are inherited through sons, so if Princess Charlotte has children they would not automatically inherit the titles (his or her royal highness) HRH, Prince, or Princess," Lucy Hume, associate director of etiquette experts Debrett's, told Town& Country.

Of course, exceptions can (and will!) be made. (Learn about every time the British royal family broke their own protocol.) The Queen has offered HRH status to other royal offspring in the past, including the children of Queen Elizabeth's daughter, Anne. Although Princess Anne and her husband, Captain Phillips, declined, perhaps Princess Charlotte will be extended the same offer when her own children are born.

1. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “protocols” in the second paragraph?

A．Promise.	B．Behavior.
C．Manners.	D．Connection.

2. What kind of child is regarded as "princess"?

A．The son of a princess.	B．The daughter of a prince.
C．The daughter of a princess.	D．The wife of a king.

3. Who is Charlotte's father?

A．Prince George.	B．Elizabeth.
C．Prince William.	D．Captain Philips.

4. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?

A．Any person can break traditional rules.

B．Not every person must obey traditional rules.

C．Any British royal family member has their own title.

D．Maybe the British royal family will break their own rules.

6 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共 有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每句错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

Before I　started my winter holiday last year, I made a thoroughly plan. I make a list of what I should do during the holiday. Then I put them up on the wall in the room. Whenever I wanted to play with the mobile phone like I had done before, it reminded me to do what I supposed to do. As a result of, I spent a meaningful winter holiday. I finished my homeworks on time, read four novels or learned how to skate.

Later, I'm always convinced that take action is more important than making plans. Only by taking action can we get which we want.

7 . 假定你是李华，你的加拿大朋友 Heidi想来中国体验端午节，发邮件问你有关端午节的情况，请你给她回一封邮件，内容包括:
1. 今年端午节时间:6月7号；
2. 节日由来；
3. 庆祝方式。
注意:
1. 词数100左右
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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8 . There is a large percentage of Asian people in the US. They’re hard-working, respectful but strange sometimes.     1     Asian people are different from people in any other cultures. If you think you know them, you might want to think again.

How are they different? When it comes to most Asian culture, respect is everything.     2     If you don’t show proper respect for him, you will get some real consequences afterward and especially if he’s your boss. It’s something called face saving in the Asian culture. It’s ridiculous sometimes but it’s their culture. Sometimes their culture can come in between their relationship at work. Asian people might expect a lot of respect from their co-workers when their co-workers just see them as an equal.

    3     If you re Asian, you might want to understand the American culture and even adapt to their culture if you work with them. It will be easier for you since you re in their countries. Imagine an America working in China, expecting Chinese co-workers to get along with him when he criticizes them straight out on every single matter in front of everyone, I think they will take him outside and take care of him.     4    

If you’re an American boss giving your Asian employee a review, you will see that they will have a problem with your negative remarks. They will think that you don t like them, disrespectful, and want to get rid of them.     5     Of course, it’s not fair for you as an American boss but just expect that it can be something that is on your Asian employee’s mind.

A．In fact, you re just doing your job.

B．So you have no choice but to trust them..

C．Americans cannot get along well with Asians.

D．It just doesn’t work that way with Asian people.

E．Americans are very different from Asian people.

F．You can do anything you want but don t disrespect an Asian man.

G．If you don t understand their culture, you will get some problems with them.

9 . Finding spare change or an extra dollar in your pocket always feels like a victory,     1    . Without thinking, you might hear the familiar rhyme in your head when you spot one on the sidewalk: " Find a penny, pick it up. All day long you’ll have good luck.”

According to one theory, people originally thought pennies would bring good luck because of religious beliefs    2    . This theory also fueled other superstitions(迷信行为) like charm bracelets and metal horseshoes, which are also "lucky. "Plus, metal currency like pennies were linked to more wealth and thus more luck. That might be a straightforward explanation, but other eleven strange origins of other everyday superstition sure aren’t.

Another reason people might have claimed pennies would bring good luck comes down to the battle between good and evil, which is like two sides of the coin. Finding a penny heads up. meant you’d have luck on your side, but tails up would mean the opposite,    3    . Some people say that if you find a penny tails up, you should turn it over to make it heads up so that it can bring luck to whoever finds it next.       4    . The Irish half-penny, which stopped circulating in 1987, is especially lucky to anyone who finds one. Then there: 's also the old saying " Something old, something new something borrowed, something blue, and a penny in the shoe. "     5    

A．Pennies From Heaven is a way of thinking

B．although the exact reasoning for this is unknown

C．but even finding something worth as little as a penny is satisfying

D．No matter what the reason is, pennies are part of many lucky traditions

E．Placing g silver sixpence in the bride’s left shoe is said to be a symbol of wealth

F．These are all things brides should wear on their wedding day for good luck in their marriage

G．Folktales from ancient civilizations said metals were gifts from gods intended to protect people from evil

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What can we learn about National Boss Day?

A．It was started by Mr. Haroski.

B．It is only celebrated in America.

C．It isn’t always celebrated on October 16th.

2. What do employees do on National Boss Day?

A．Show appreciation for their bosses.

B．Take

C．Learn how to run a comp any.

3. When was National Boss Day supported by the government?

A．In 1916.

B．In 1958.

C．In 1962.

4. What do bosses do on National Boss Day?

A．Receive cards and gifts.

B．Hold a party for their employees.

C．Have a day off.