1 . In the past, westerners were not familiar with Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM), but now it is becoming globally popular. According to a government report, TCM has been introduced into 183 countries and regions around the world.
However, westerners only have a little knowledge of TCM. Their understanding of TCM may be limited to acupuncture(针灸), cupping and massage(按摩). For instance, the purple, injury-like marks left on a U.S. famous swimmer’s back from cupping to relax his muscles and reduce pain became the centre of attention during the Rio Olympics in 2016.
In fact, Chinese herbs(药草) play a more important role in curing diseases and keeping the body in good condition in the TCM treatment system than physical treatment. Therefore, it is disappointing to know that although 103 World Health Organisation member countries have given approval to the practice of acupuncture, not many recognise Chinese herbal medicine. TCM is much less popular than Western medicine partly due to the slow development of Chinese herbs.
Herbs can be made into pills, powder and soup. The kind of herbs used, their quality, quantity and the processing together determine the effectiveness of the prescription(处方). Compared with Western medicine, which has standardised drug production processes and treatment methods, TCM lacks standardisation. The chemical composition and functions of its medicine are still unclear and their effects are unstable. Fortunately, standardisation has improved in recent decades and a number of factories are increasingly producing patented TCM drugs.
Another reason why TCM prescription drugs have developed slowly is that it lacks creativity. While Western medicine-making companies come up with new products every year, TCM drug producers tend to make medicine according to prescriptions handed down from the past. That Chinese chemist Tu Youyou won the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for her research into malaria(疟疾)treatment may drive creativity to some extent in China’s TCM industry.
However, Rome was not built in a day. The current situation cannot be changed within a short time.
1. What does the example of an American swimmer in Paragraph 2 show?| A．Westerners know a little about TCM. |
| B．Cupping is a kind of important TCM treatment. |
| C．He was injured in his swimming. |
| D．TCM is very popular among westerners. |
| A．Chinese herbs can get rid of diseases. |
| B．They only approve the practice of acupuncture. |
| C．Western medicine is more effective. |
| D．Medicine made out of Chinese herbs develops slowly. |
| A．Anxious. | B．Negative. |
| C．Optimistic. | D．Disappointed. |
| A．The Effectiveness of TCM. |
| B．The Barriers to TCM’s Development. |
| C．The Weakness of TCM. |
| D．The Future of TCM. |
2 . If it had not been for Fan Jinshi and her team, the world cultural heritage of Dunhuang Mogao Caves in a remote Chinese desert might have long been destroyed by sand, weather or humans.
Born in Beijing and raised in Shanghai, Fan has spent half a century fighting an uphill battle to preserve the ancient Buddhist wall paintings at Dunhuang, in Northwest China’s Gansu Province. The 1,653-year-old Dunhuang Mogao Caves are a huge collection of Buddhist art—more than 2,000 buddha figures and 45,000 square metres of paintings spread among 735 caves. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Archaeologist Fan was sent to Dunhuang after graduating from Peking University in 1963. While in Dunhuang, a remote village in the desert then, Fan lived in an abandoned temple. At first, she did not even dare to go out to the toilet at night. To protect the treasures from sand and dampness, Fan and other workers put doors on the caves, planted trees and started monitoring temperature and humidity in the caves. They also controlled the number of visitors.
In the late 1990s, with tourism booming nationwide since national holidays were extended, the local government planned to go public with Dunhuang Mogao Caves, but found Fan firmly in_their_way. “The heritage would have been destroyed if it had been listed，” she said.
Dunhuang Academy has now photographed and cataloged online all the sculptures and paintings. “Despite our efforts to minimise damage, we can’t completely stop them from being eroded. But the digital database will last.”
Fan was grateful when her husband joined her in Dunhuang in 1986 after 19 years of separation. Her two sons grew up seldom with her accompany. “I have not been a good mother or wife. With regard to my family, I’m full of guilt，” she said. Fan, 81, retired four years ago as the director of Dunhuang Academy but continues her efforts as a national political adviser.
1. When was Fan separated from her husband?| A．In 1963. | B．In 1967. |
| C．In 1986. | D．In the late 1990s. |
| A．Go to a place. |
| B．Be in favour of something. |
| C．Reject something. |
| D．Give in to something. |
| A．The history of Dunhuang Mogao Caves. |
| B．The attractions of Dunhuang Mogao Caves. |
| C．Fan’s devotion to preserving Dunhuang Mogao Caves. |
| D．The appeal for the protection of Dunhuang Mogao Caves. |
| A．Considerate. | B．Kind. |
| C．Humorous. | D．Devoted. |
3 . Midi Festival
As a rock festival, the Midi Festival 2017 in Beijing presented a musical carnival for fans. It was the 18th year of the outdoor music feast. This year, a lot of rock bands from home and abroad performed on three stages. With beautiful scenery and exciting music, it was a good opportunity to enjoy rock with friends and family.
2:00-10:30 p.m., from April 29 to May 1. China Music Valley Grassland Park, Pinggu District. 400-610-3721.
Fans of Painting
Ancient Chinese calligraphers(书法家) and painters were fond of painting on the folds of fans. Their excellence has left a wealth of outstanding works. A fan painting show exhibited 990 Ming and Qing Dynasty calligraphy and painting works on folding fans.
10:00 a.m. -2:30 p.m., from April 29 to May 29. National Museum of China, 16 East Chang’an Avenue. 010-651-6400.
Poetic Portraits
Two artists held a joint exhibition with paintings featuring portraits of Chinese women in poetic poses. Wang Xiaojin, who is from Shandong Province, has been exhibiting since 1993. The other artist, Xu Zhigang, is originally from Liaoning Province, but is now in Beijing.
10:00 a.m. -8:00 p.m., from April 28 to June 20. Rong Gallery, Sheraton Pudong Hotel, 38 Pujian Road, Pudong New Area. 0137-6408-7294.
Group Show
The artist group, “island6”, worked in new media and held a show titled Body-City-Mechanism. Through interactive video, photography, oil on canvas and sculpture, the artists explore themes of man and cyberspace.
10:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m., from April 30 to June 28. Studio Rouge, 50 Moganshan Road, Putuo District. 021-5252-7856.
1. What’s the purpose of the text?| A．To introduce some famous exhibitions of China. |
| B．To give readers some guide of the cultural activities. |
| C．To explain how to play happily with your family. |
| D．To present several collections in the National Museum. |
| A．Midi Festival. | B．Fans of Painting. |
| C．Poetic Portraits. | D．Group Show. |
| A．Watch a music show at Rong Gallery. | B．Enjoy the performance of rock bands. |
| C．Visit an exhibition of portrait paintings. | D．Appreciate painting works from the Qing Dynasty. |
4 . India is an ancient civilization with rich cultural heritage, and its cultural heritage has something to do with all major religions of the world. Here we take a look at some of the top heritage destinations in India.
Sun Temple, Konark
As the name suggests this temple is all about the power of the Sun-God. A huge chariot(二轮战车) drawn by seven horses and twelve pairs of wheels reflects the importance which ancient people placed on the power of the sun. The pictures of animals and humans give this place a special look.
Churches, Goa
Goa is the only Indian state which was under the Portuguese(葡萄牙人), so the scene in Goa is dotted with(点缀着) Portuguese style churches. Some of the famous churches include the Church of Saint Catherine, Church of Saint Augustine and Church of Saint Francis of Assisi. These churches exhibit beautiful paintings and flower designs which make them a must visit.
Ajanta and Ellora Caves
These caves contain well-designed paintings which are widely regarded as the most outstanding works of Buddhist religious art.
Taj Mahal, Agra
Built on the bank of the Yamuna River, it is an excellent building. The writing and paintings on the outside structure provide the finest examples of the outstanding style of buildings.
Sanchi
Sanchi is a UNESCO world heritage site with numerous Buddhist temples dating back to the seventh and eighth centuries.
On your visit to India, be sure to visit some of these heritage destinations. An Indian journey is not wonderful without experiencing the beauty of these heritage destinations.
1. What can we learn from the passage?| A．Ellora Caves only have statues of animals. |
| B．The Portuguese controlled the whole India two centuries ago. |
| C．Indian cultural heritage is related to religions. |
| D．The Church of Saint Catherine is the earliest one in the world. |
| A．animals | B．the sun’s power | C．ancient temples | D．ancient civilization |
| A．Several top heritage destinations in India. |
| B．The great effect that Indian religion has on culture. |
| C．India has rich cultural heritage in the world. |
| D．India is famous for its cultural heritage. |
5 . What I Know about Aboriginal During Adventure
During my adventure, what impresses me most is something about Aboriginal in Australia, which is worth mentioning. They have a complex and fascinating spiritual life. Their culture is filled with ceremonies with special meaning, among which the Walkabout coming of age ceremony for 16-year-old young men is definitely an intense one.
Traditionally, young men who are undertaking their Walkabout ceremony are dressed noticeably. So others know what they are doing. Their bodies are covered with paint and the way they are decorated varies based on region—some will even receive a permanent mark when they set out, such as removal of a tooth.
The journey can cover as much as 1, 000 miles. The landscape of Australia is famously dangerous with soaring temperatures and poisonous creatures, so the young man must be able to adequately and safely provide for himself. He needs to know how and where to get clean water, to build safe shelter, to hunt for food and to identify edible plants. He must also know which plants are medicative as to care for his own wounds and injuries.
While the physical aspect of the Walkabout helps young men prove they are capable members of their tribe, the spiritual aspect makes them a worshiper. He is expected to reflect on his relationship with his ancestral land. He is taught to sing traditional spiritual songs known as “songlines”, which describe their ancestral milestones such as rivers and rock formation. They boys are not given modern instruments such as compasses or drawn maps, so the boy makes his journey with the aid of a spoken map.
Today, the traditional Walkabout ceremony is still considered as an extremely important part of their identity by some young boys, but the physically demanding aspects of the Walkabout seem to lose out. Some young men want to complete Walkabout but do not feel comfortable doing so on foot. Others are unable to take a monthly Walkabout due to school or work. They may choose to experience the Walkabout as a road trip, driving through their ancestral lands.
Nevertheless, as long as the ceremony helps boys connect with their ancestors, the tradition will never fade.
1. How do people know about what aboriginal young people are doing at the Walkabout ceremony?| A．From their famous landscape. | B．From the communication with local people. |
| C．From the songs they often sing. | D．From the features of their dressing. |
| A．lack of efficient transportation | B．their good ability to build shelter |
| C．the harsh condition of landscape | D．the aid of a spoken map |
| A．Walkabout ceremony is the most important ceremony among aboriginal. |
| B．Ancestral milestones still have an impact on capable young man in the tribe. |
| C．The tradition of the ceremony is likely to disappear even if preserved well. |
| D．The physically demanding aspects are taken into account at the Walkabout ceremony. |
| A．criticize the negative aspects of Walkabout ceremony of aboriginal |
| B．call on us to preserve the tradition of Walkabout ceremony |
| C．appeal to us to worship our ancestors more |
| D．give an objective introduction of a traditional ceremony |
6 . On a September afternoon in 1940, four teenage boys made their way through the woods on a hill overlooking Montignac in south-western France. They had come to explore a dark, deep hole said to be an underground passage to the nearby Lascaux manor (庄园). Squeezing through the entrance one by one, they soon saw wonderfully lifelike paintings of running horses, swimming deer, wounded wild oxen, and other beings—works of art that may be up to 20,000 years old.
The collection of paintings in Lascaux is among some 150 prehistoric sites dating from the Palaeolithic period (旧石器时代)that have been documented in France’s Vezere Valley. This corner of south-western Europe seems to have been a hot spot for figurative art. The biggest discovery since Lascaux occurred in December 1994, when three cave explorers laid eyes on artworks that had not been seen since a rockslide 22,000 years ago closed off a large deep cave in southern France. Here, by unsteadily shining firelight, prehistoric artists drew outlines of cave lions, herds of rhinos (犀牛) and magnificent wild oxen, horses, cave bears. In all, the artists drew 442 animals over perhaps thousands of years, using nearly 400,000 square feet of cave surface as their canvas. The site, now known as the Chauvet-Pont d’Arc Cave, is sometimes considered the Sistine Chapel of prehistory.
For decades scholars had theorized that art had advanced in slow stages from ancient scratches to lively, naturalistic interpretation. Surely the delicate shading and elegant lines of Chauvet’s masterworks placed them at the top of that progression. Then carbon dates came in, and prehistorians felt shocked. At some 36,000 years old—nearly twice as old as those in Lascaux—Chauvet’s images represented not the peak of prehistoric art but its earliest known beginnings.
The search for the world’s oldest cave paintings continues. On the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, for example, scientists found a large room of paintings of part-human, part-animal beings that are estimated to be 44,000 years old, older than any figurative art seen in Europe.
Scholars don’t know if art was invented many times over or if it was a skill developed early in our evolution. What we do know is that artistic expression runs deep in our ancestry.
1. According to the passage, where did the boys find the paintings?| A．In the woods on a hill. | B．In a deep cave in France. |
| C．In the Lascaux manor. | D．On an Indonesian island. |
| A．conveys concepts by using accurate numbers and forms |
| B．makes stories in contrast to scientific subjects |
| C．represents people or things in a realistic way |
| D．expresses ideas or feelings by using shapes and patterns |
| A．the Chauvet’s paintings had been sealed by a rockslide until 1994 |
| B．the style of Chauvet’s paintings is similar to that of the Sistine Chapel’s |
| C．Chauvet’s images are the earliest figurative paintings that have been found |
| D．the main objects of Chauvet’s images are part—human, part—animal beings |
| A．Value of Palaeolithic Artworks | B．Preservation of Figurative Art |
| C．Artistic Expressions of Nature | D．Searches for Cave Paintings |
7 . Robert Adolf, a 24-year-old vlogger from Germany, filmed the celebration activities of the Miao ethnic group at the Guzang Festival on Nov. 25, 2021. This marked the completion of he and his friends’ task of filming all seven of Guizhou’s native ethnic groups for a documentary (纪录片) project.
The Guzang Festival is an important celebration for the Miao ethnic group, and married women from Yegai village, Leishan county’s Langde town, will travel together back to their parents’ homes in the village during the festival. Crowds of Miao women dressed in traditional clothing have become a popular scene at the Guzang Festival, which attracts tourists from all over the world each year.
That’s one of the reasons why Adolf attended the festival. He became interested in China’s history and culture due to the Disney movie Mulan when he was a child. He said that he came to China in 2017 to work for a German company in Central China’s Hunan Province, and then moved to Lianyungang in East China’s Jiangsu Province to work in foreign trade.
Adolf speaks fluent Chinese and is commonly known as “德国的包子” on Chinese social media platforms. During a trip to China’s rural areas, Adolf was impressed by China’s ethnic cultures and decided to shoot documentaries of China’s 56 ethnic groups.
In July 2021, Adolf and his three Chinese friends initiated their documentary project by taking a car and taking road trips to record the real lives of different Chinese ethnic groups. Adolf and his friends set out from Lianyungang and filmed the customs and cultures of Tujia, Miao, Dong, Buyi, Yao and Sui ethnic groups in Hubei Province, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region and Guizhou Province.
When asked about Guizhou specifically, Adolf said that “I want to share Guizhou and China’s ethnic culture with the world to allow more people to learn about Guizhou and learn about China.”
1. Why did Adolf attend the Guzang Festival?| A．He had a project in Guizhou. | B．He had many friends in Guizhou. |
| C．He was hired by a Chinese company. | D．He was attracted by Chinese culture. |
| A．An important celebration. | B．A desire to realize his dream. |
| C．An impressive travel experience. | D．A deep understanding of Chinese culture. |
| A．Started. | B．Introduced. | C．Updated. | D．Continued. |
| A．To compare Chinese and Western culture. |
| B．To introduce a documentary project by Adolf. |
| C．To share Adolf’s working experience in China. |
| D．To attract more foreign visitors to China. |
8 . Sweetest Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in October as a day to make someone happy. It is an occasion which offers all of us an opportunity to remember not only the sick, the aged, and children who have lost their parents, but also friends, workmates, relatives and neighbors whose helpfulness and kindness we have enjoyed.
Many years ago, when a Cleveland man noticed that some people, such as children who lost their parents and patients who lay in bed, too often felt forgotten and neglected, he developed in his mind the idea of showing them that they were remembered. He did this by giving them small gifts. With the help of his friends and neighbors, he gave those people small gifts on a Saturday in October. During the years that followed, other Clevelanders began to take part in the celebration, which came to be called “Sweetest Day”. Over time, the Sweetest Day’s idea of spreading cheer to the poor, the sick and children who had lost their parents was broadened(扩大) to include everyone, and the day became an occasion for remembering others with a kind act or a small gift. Soon the idea spread to other cities all over the USA.
Sweetest Day is not based on any single group’s religious beliefs or on a family relationship. It is a reminder(提醒人记忆之物) that a thoughtful word or deed enriches life and gives it meaning. Because of most people remembering to take the form of gift giving, Sweetest Day offers us the opportunity to show others that we care in a positive way.
1. What can we learn about Sweetest Day from the first paragraph?| A．It’s a day to bring happiness to others. |
| B．It’s an occasion for lovers to express love. |
| C．It’s celebrated on the third Sunday in October. |
| D．It’s just an occasion for caring about disabled people. |
| A．Giving friends small gifts. | B．Giving flowers to sweethearts. |
| C．Visiting children without parents. | D．Visiting sick people in the hospital. |
| A．Hated. | B．Disappointed. |
| C．Looked down on. | D．Paid too little attention to. |
| A．Give them gifts. | B．Offer help directly. |
| C．Give them some money. | D．Send them their greetings. |
9 . Do you like traditional Chinese painting and dance? They are two important parts of the traditional Chinese art. But what about when they meet each other?
This year, a dance drama titled Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting (《只此青绿》) was staged at CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala and became popular.
According to CCTV, this poetic dance was inspired by the Chinese painting A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains(《千里江山图》). Created by the Song Dynasty painter Wang Ximeng, the painting is amazing in its sweeping size, rich coloration and the expressive details, reported CCTV. It shows a Chinese blue-green landscape.
When the dancers moved elegantly, audiences seemed to be looking at the moving mountains and rivers. “It brings me a pure experience of beauty. It is not only a dance drama but also an exhibition. Vast mountains and rivers are coming to life!” Internet user Mo Weisha wrote in a review. “More than a thousand years later, green mountains and rivers still impress people as they did long ago.”
Some people even decided to watch the dance again when it was staged in the theaters later. In fact, in recent years, more and more modern shows feature traditional Chinese culture and have received a warm welcome. As for the reason, it is due to people’s great love for traditional culture.
“The younger generations have grown up with a more open mindset. They embrace Chinese culture and are proud of it,” Yao Wei, director of Henan TV Station’s Innovation Center, told China Daily.
1. What’s the writing purpose of paragraph 1?| A．To introduce the topic. | B．To show a doubtful attitude. |
| C．To advertise a dance drama. | D．To raise some questions. |
| A．CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala. | B．A Chinese blue-green landscape. |
| C．The Song Dynasty painter Wang Ximeng. | D．An ancient traditional Chinese painting. |
| A．Young people are happy to see new forms of art. |
| B．Young people are more open to traditional culture. |
| C．Young people have gained more access to traditional culture. |
| D．Chinese culture has been spreading around the world. |
| A．Art Coming Alive Through Dance | B．Beauty Presented in Poetic Dance |
| C．Passion for Traditional Chinese Painting | D．Highlights of Traditional Chinese Culture |
10 . Sneakers (运动鞋) have come a long way from when they were first invented in 1860s England for the upper-class playing croquet and tennis. But what transformed sneaker culture into a true phenomenon was the 1985 release of Nike’s Air Jordan 1.
In 1984, Michael Jordan was a talented new player who had yet to play in a professional game. Despite that, Nike — better known then as a running shoe company — saw Jordan as the future of their brand. The bet paid off. As Jordan proved to be one of the greatest basketball players of all time, the sneaker’s popularity skyrocketed.
Sneaker culture began to take off beyond the basketball court too. When the influential hip-hop group Run-D. M. C. released their single My Adidas in 1986, it earned the group a first-of-its-kind endorsement (代言) deal with the brand. Soon after, Kurt Cobain of the grunge band Nirvana made Converse a symbol of rebellion and youth.
Meanwhile, another cultural shift was taking place as white-collar businesses introduced casual Fridays. Suddenly, men were allowed to put aside their suits and wear something one day a week that showed people who they really were.
Nowadays, sneakers are also how people express their beliefs — for instance, when NBA player Dwyane Wade wore hiscustom-designed, limited-edition “Black Lives Matter” Li-Nings or NFL placekicker Blair Walsh wore anti-bullying sneakers covered in the words “Speak Out.”
“It’s like art,” says Akio Evans, a Baltimore creative who specializes in turning shoes into wearable artwork. “Even though it is a sneaker that is on the shelves or inside of a box inside a store, the very first thing you are doing is admiring what you see. You look at all the pieces and decide which one appeals to your emotions.”
Decades after their first introduction to the fashion industry, sneakers are finally getting their due as part of our cultural heritage.
1. How has Michael Jordan affected sneaker culture?| A．He is a key figure in its taking over the world. |
| B．He played in a professional game in 1984 to start it. |
| C．He has created it since he became a talented new player. |
| D．He was known for wearing running shoes as advertisement for it. |
| A．To introduce Run-D. M. C. and Kurt Cobain. | B．To prove Nike the best sneaker brand. |
| C．To show the popularity of sneaker culture. | D．To emphasize rebellion and youth. |
| A．Wearing sneakers. | B．Embracing suits. |
| C．Stopping work. | D．Hiding themselves. |
| A．Famous athletes express their beliefs on sneakers just for fun. |
| B．Artists pay too much attention to turning sneakers into artwork. |
| C．Sneakers deserve the admiration and popularity nowadays. |
| D．Sneaker culture plays the most important role in fashion industry. |
