1 . Wang Dewen, known as “Grandpa Amu” online, is a 63-year-old man. He has skills beyond the
The Chinese carpenter has been
He has become a real
A.memory | B.boundary | C.reach | D.acknowledgement |
A.rather than | B.better than | C.less than | D.other than |
A.moving | B.astonishing | C.satisfying | D.inspiring |
A.compared to | B.influenced by | C.taken for | D.identified as |
A.precious | B.complex | C.special | D.popular |
A.accepting | B.gaining | C.providing | D.witnessing |
A.develops | B.spreads | C.employs | D.improves |
A.hardly | B.typically | C.really | D.recently |
A.process | B.progress | C.project | D.pace |
A.reflected | B.commented | C.explained | D.recommended |
A.broken | B.piled | C.transformed | D.mixed |
A.artist | B.inventor | C.expert | D.engineer |
A.winner | B.hero | C.hit | D.pioneer |
A.Therefore | B.Besides | C.Instead | D.However |
A.outstanding | B.ordinary | C.ambitious | D.actual |
A.entertain | B.educate | C.impress | D.encourage |
A.apply | B.deliver | C.adjust | D.introduce |
A.lived up to | B.looked forward to | C.came up with | D.made up for |
A.anxious | B.bound | C.confident | D.curious |
A.vision | B.mind | C.conception | D.knowledge |
2 . My father, a soldier, was ordered to change his duty station again. His favorite musical instrument—the ukulele I had watched him play each day—was going to be
It came as a
But this time, everything was
A.checked | B.buried | C.sold | D.abandoned |
A.challenge | B.puzzle | C.surprise | D.relief |
A.remote | B.coastal | C.dangerous | D.new |
A.reminder | B.thought | C.rule | D.review |
A.dropped | B.caught | C.rooted | D.joined |
A.mostly | B.casually | C.accidentally | D.secretly |
A.terrible | B.wrong | C.different | D.similar |
A.look for | B.fit into | C.take in | D.appeal to |
A.bother | B.leave | C.agree | D.choose |
A.Suddenly | B.Obviously | C.Occasionally | D.Gradually |
A.breaking into | B.consisting in | C.going against | D.passing down |
A.witnesses | B.foreigners | C.acquaintances | D.relatives |
A.received | B.noticed | C.recognized | D.moved |
A.closer | B.stranger | C.helpful | D.superior |
A.persuaded | B.inspired | C.taught | D.told |
A.responded | B.succeeded | C.returned | D.compromised |
A.shocked | B.confident | C.curious | D.annoyed |
A.method | B.possession | C.skill | D.knowledge |
A.desire | B.sense | C.privilege | D.power |
A.distributing | B.tying | C.expressing | D.introducing |
3 . What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the word “culture”? Do you think of different groups of people across the world with various
Sam Williams,executive director of the Macaw(金刚鹦鹉)Recovery Network in Costa Rica, helps to
"In a cage,you can't
This type of knowledge is known as cultural knowledge. Cultural knowledge can be
Culture helps animals to
Other important parts of cultural knowledge include things like group identity, using different tools,taking different
These traditions can especially be seen in chimpanzee communities. Cat Hobaiter,who studies chimpanzees in Uganda,said:"It's not just the
Culture isn't just for
A.communities | B.zones | C.traditions | D.divisions |
A.squeeze | B.reduce | C.wrestle | D.delete |
A.encaged | B.enlarged | C.encouraged | D.ensured |
A.tentative | B.slow | C.lame | D.abrupt |
A.elect | B.swap | C.assess | D.train |
A.brochure | B.seminar | C.framework | D.information |
A.passed down | B.taken up | C.followed up | D.put together |
A.management | B.survival | C.currency | D.cooperation |
A.cater to | B.push for | C.adapt to | D.dive in |
A.safely | B.desperately | C.surprisingly | D.hopefully |
A.irrigation | B.migration | C.suspension | D.collision |
A.loss | B.dilemma | C.adjustment | D.prevention |
A.enterprising | B.flexible | C.artificial | D.terrifying |
A.animals | B.plants | C.humans | D.nails |
A.refreshing | B.weeping | C.negotiating | D.socializing |
4 . Many of China's ancient architectural treasures crumbled to dust before Lin Huiyin and Liang Sicheng began documenting them in the 1930s. The husband and wife team were by far the best-known
Becoming China's first architectural historians was no easy
Their greatest discovery came on an expedition in 1937 when they dated and extremely
Liang and Lin crawled into the temple's most
"In complete darkness and amid the
A.architects | B.historians | C.preservationists | D.travelers |
A.documents | B.efforts | C.operations | D.encouragements |
A.achievement | B.dream | C.determination | D.breakthrough |
A.construct | B.develop | C.announce | D.save |
A.opposing | B.unexpected | C.unfamiliar | D.dangerous |
A.Exploring | B.Touring | C.Developing | D.Overlooking |
A.unadvisable | B.priceless | C.demanding | D.worthless |
A.tolerance | B.accusation | C.suspicion | D.risk |
A.efficiently | B.carefully | C.merrily | D.creatively |
A.built | B.ruined | C.discovered | D.recorded |
A.untidy | B.ancient | C.forgotten | D.important |
A.crawl | B.experience | C.prospect ion | D.exploitation |
A.unknown | B.disgusting | C.hard | D.thick |
A.at last | B.in contrast | C.in result | D.with effort |
A.misery | B.result | C.reflection | D.importance |
5 . Li Ziqi didn’t own happy childhood. When she was a child, her parents got divorced and her father died early. She started
At the age of 14, she
She started
Also, her
A.dealing | B.living | C.paying | D.quarreling |
A.cook | B.teacher | C.senior | D.leader |
A.favor | B.memory | C.search | D.charge |
A.came | B.rushed | C.dropped | D.stayed |
A.because | B.but | C.unless | D.so |
A.looking forward to | B.putting up with | C.taking care of | D.keeping up with |
A.leaking | B.watching | C.selling | D.finding |
A.Obviously | B.Finally | C.Usually | D.Positively |
A.attention | B.money | C.judgement | D.trust |
A.idea | B.future | C.dream | D.privilege |
A.funny | B.attractive | C.real | D.practical |
A.performance | B.suffering | C.discovery | D.clothing |
A.stories | B.videos | C.beauty | D.success |
A.standing | B.preparing | C.struggling | D.hoping |
A.drawn | B.paid | C.needed | D.deserved |
6 . Once a year in the town of Wuzhen all the tourists can be audience members.
Picture an entire town turned into one grand immersive (沉浸式)
No matter where you go in the town of Wuzhen, Zhejiang province, during its
Even tourists
They can, for example, step into the “home” of the Italian director Eugenio Barba as he throws a "dinner party”. "This is a very
But those who wanted to watch The Tree were
What gradually
A.platform | B.theater | C.gallery | D.passage |
A.deliberately | B.slowly | C.swiftly | D.lazily |
A.stations | B.parks | C.floats | D.walks |
A.lit | B.burned | C.stuck | D.set |
A.annual | B.monthly | C.weekly | D.daily |
A.look into | B.come up with | C.run into | D.put up with |
A.center | B.comer | C.point | D.spot |
A.tired | B.fond | C.unconscious | D.convinced |
A.approved | B.affected | C.accused | D.absorbed |
A.arranged | B.praised | C.invited | D.supported |
A.creative | B.obvious | C.reasonable | D.abrupt |
A.colleagues | B.guests | C.fans | D.hosts |
A.studios | B.paintings | C.images | D.cartoons |
A.suggested | B.required | C.appreciated | D.referred |
A.meeting | B.comforting | C.recognizing | D.facing |
A.clerks | B.amateurs | C.experts | D.reporters |
A.presented | B.changed | C.held | D.mattered |
A.hearing | B.smelling | C.visual | D.facial |
A.as | B.when | C.since | D.if |
A.introduction | B.interview | C.debate | D.review |
7 . I just marked my first Mid-Autumn Festival celebration in China.
As I
Eventually, Su asked his family to join him in
And while we may go away from home, as happens from time to time; the family remains the most important
As I write this, a day after the Festival, I cannot help but look forward to the next. Thank my Chinese friends, whose
A.Properly | B.Typically | C.Exactly | D.Similarly |
A.collections | B.experiences | C.hobbies | D.expectations |
A.atmosphere | B.scenery | C.architecture | D.tradition |
A.missed | B.surrounded | C.recovered | D.exchanged |
A.silver | B.new | C.colorful | D.gold |
A.terror | B.appreciation | C.doubt | D.mercy |
A.lying | B.diving | C.struggling | D.floating |
A.hurried | B.called | C.settled | D.rode |
A.surprised | B.curious | C.nervous | D.upset |
A.going through | B.standing by | C.taking up | D.setting off |
A.Assuming | B.Discussing | C.Considering | D.Expressing |
A.figure out | B.turn up | C.bring about | D.care for |
A.communicating | B.acquiring | C.representing | D.observing |
A.dark | B.cloudless | C.deep | D.warm |
A.beauty | B.temperature | C.anxiety | D.freedom |
A.dull | B.new | C.cold | D.full |
A.unit | B.group | C.field | D.message |
A.associate | B.work | C.reunite | D.do |
A.honesty | B.generosity | C.bravery | D.strength |
A.honorable | B.imaginable | C.reasonable | D.unforgettable |
8 . The other day I shared knowledge on several aspects of Hindi (印地) culture with you. Today I'm hoping to paint a better picture of
I was
When we asked our Indian friends why this is so, they
The villagers were eager to
A.how | B.when | C.why | D.what |
A.that | B.one | C.it | D.both |
A.amused | B.interested | C.shocked | D.disappointed |
A.often | B.occasionally | C.sometimes | D.seldom |
A.annoyed | B.excited | C.frightened | D.bored |
A.could | B.should | C.would | D.might |
A.learned | B.realized | C.decided | D.explained |
A.matter | B.change | C.picture | D.state |
A.ever | B.yet | C.never | D.already |
A.partly | B.equally | C.obviously | D.simply |
A.give away | B.give out | C.give back | D.give in |
A.Therefore | B.However | C.Otherwise | D.Meanwhile |
A.return | B.possess | C.donate | D.share |
A.rather than | B.better than | C.more than | D.less than |
A.Importantly | B.Obviously | C.Interestingly | D.Luckily |
A.expensive | B.favorite | C.beautiful | D.casual |
A.pain | B.target | C.experience | D.reason |
A.anything | B.nothing | C.everything | D.something |
A.in | B.by | C.for | D.about |
A.urgent | B.efficient | C.important | D.flexible |
9 . There are so many spring festivals around the country centered on gardening, bluegrass, wine and food, or Earth Day. But if you visit western Colorado's Grand Valley, you'll see a festival
Called ShareFest, the event brings volunteers from different
Churches have been
Past
The two-day event
People come together to make a corner of the world a bit
A.exposed | B.contrary | C.opposite | D.committed |
A.praise | B.challenge | C.practice | D.correct |
A.companies | B.churches | C.schools | D.gardens |
A.meaningful | B.sensitive | C.relaxing | D.tiring |
A.gradually | B.eventually | C.originally | D.regularly |
A.accepted | B.supposed | C.assessed | D.adjusted |
A.inspiration | B.help | C.advice | D.encouragement |
A.seeking | B.throwing | C.sweeping | D.distributing |
A.struggles | B.responsibilities | C.requests | D.excuses |
A.communication | B.comprehension | C.circulation | D.registration |
A.predict | B.bargain | C.recognize | D.determine |
A.conclusions | B.expectations | C.serwces | D.experiences |
A.donated | B.defended | C.exchanged | D.consumed |
A.peace-loving | B.grown-up | C.kind-hearted | D.new-born |
A.visitors | B.students | C.professors | D.workers |
A.supplies | B.decorations | C.presents | D.awards |
A.breaks down | B.goes away | C.kicks off | D.catches on |
A.make | B.put | C.rob | D.hit |
A.greener | B.better | C.nearer | D.faster |
A.celebrate | B.describe | C.occupy | D.discover |
10 . Geraniums of Love
As the fifth of seven children, I went to the same public school as my three elder sisters and brother. Every year, my mother went to the same ceremony and had parent-child interviews(亲子交流会)with the same teachers. The only thing different was the child. And every child
Geraniums school tradition—the annual plant sale(拍卖会)held in early May, just in time for
Third grade was the first time that I was allowed to take part in the plant sale. I wanted to surprise my mother.
When Mother's Day arrived, I was bursting with pride when I gave her that geranium. I remember how bright her eyes were, and how delighted she was with my
The year I was fifteen, my younger sister reached third grade. In early May, she came to me full of wonder and secrecy and told me that there was going to be a plant sale at school and she wanted to
I helped my little
A.passed down | B.participated in | C.broke with | D.carried on |
A.Women’s | B.Father’s | C.Children’s | D.Mother's |
A.Besides | B.Moreover | C.However | D.Therefore |
A.shared | B.discovered | C.guarded | D.unlocked |
A.plan | B.preparation | C.present | D.selection |
A.watering | B.growing | C.inspecting | D.protecting |
A.showed | B.potted | C.packaged | D.hid |
A.indeed | B.instead | C.properly | D.anyhow |
A.performance | B.grades | C.gift | D.presence |
A.inspire | B.surprise | C.satisfy | D.relax |
A.youngest | B.eldest | C.cleverest | D.bravest |
A.nervous | B.youthful | C.increasing | D.false |
A.on | B.beside | C.behind | D.under |
A.shortest | B.rarest | C.best | D.strongest |
A.sister | B.brother | C.cousin | D.friend |
A.confusion | B.anxiety | C.delight | D.astonishment |
A.listening | B.watching | C.smelling | D.tasting |
A.waved | B.smiled | C.signed | D.called |
A.pretend | B.continue | C.appear | D.try |
A.impressed | B.satisfied | C.associated | D.presented |