1 . Why do more and more people show interest in cultural heritage (遗产) these days?     1     Maybe it’s because technology has made it easier to learn about our ancestors. Here’s a list of several ways to connect you with your cultural heritage.

If you aren’t sure where your ancestors are from, a DNA test can be a good way. Companies like Family Tree DNA will sell you a testing box that teaches you what to do.     2     There have been concerns about the safety—your DNA information sold to companies without asking you. If a DNA test isn’t your cup of tea, you can try several other ways.

One of the most enjoyable ways to learn about your family tree is sitting down with an older relative to chat about it. Talk in person with a grandparent, great-grandparent, or any other family member who’s been around long enough to tell you about the past.     3    

    4     So one way to bridge the gap between your family’s past and present is to cook a traditional meal. If your ancestors are from Italy, you can learn how to host an Italian dinner party. Invite some relatives to share your common heritage over a meal.

Learning a language is a unique way to connect with your ancestors and culture.     5     Once you’ve known the language of your ancestors, you may want to get in touch with your heritage by picking up the basics of that language.

A．Food is part of your cultural heritage.

B．This is a great way to learn about your ancestors.

C．You generally get your test results within a few weeks.

D．It can also let you meet new people and have more experiences.

E．Food can help you feel like you’re truly experiencing that culture.

F．People are eager to learn as much about our ancestors as possible.

G．Perhaps they want to have a sense of belonging in our globalized world.

2 . On the night of 14th June 1904, New York’s Chinatown was in a deep gloom (低迷). For the past 20 years, the restaurants were filled with those crazy about a taste of real Chinese cooking “chop suey”. But suddenly, all that seemed at risk. A few days earlier, a chef named Lem Sen had arrived, saying he had invented it a decade before while working at a restaurant in San Francisco. His recipe had been stolen by an American diner to make money. Through his lawyer, he demanded restaurants pay him for using his recipe.

Chop suey was first mentioned by Chinese-American journalist Wang Chin Foo in a list of common dishes he thought most attractive to Western tastes. As he explained, “each Chinese cook has his own recipe. The main parts are pork, bacon, chicken, mushroom, bamboo shoots, onion, and pepper, while accidental ones are duck, beef, salted black beans etc. Yet it is often considered by Westerners that this is a ‘national dish of China’ more than any other dish they’ve known.”

Although a hyperbolic way to introduce this dish, it clearly showed that chop suey was indeed of Chinese origin. Where exactly its roots lay has been debated; but it was probably first cooked in Taishan, Guangdong, where most early immigrants to America had grown up. In 1866, the journalist Allan Forman noticed it as a delicious dish despite its “mysterious nature”, and nine years later, the first recipe appeared in magazines, with some un-Chinese ingredients thrown in.

It was not long before a myth making began. In 1896, Li Hongzhang visited New York, and newspapers mistakenly reported that while refusing Western dishes at a banquet (宴会), he had enthusiastically accepted a plate of chop suey. This caused a great hit, and many who never heard of it before simply assumed that it was introduced to the US by Li Hongzhang, which accidentally promoted the dish’s popularity.

1. What is the purpose of a chef’s story in paragraph 1?

A．To describe food history.	B．To bring out chop suey.
C．To show risky business world.	D．To introduce a law case.

2. What would Wang Chin Foo most agree with about chop suey?

A．Fixed ingredients.	B．Its popularity overseas.
C．Un-Chinese nature.	D．Mixed national identities.

3. When chop suey was introduced in a “hyperbolic” way, it was_________.

A．remarked beyond reality	B．explained in greater details
C．praised in something common	D．commented based on the origin

4. What can be inferred about the myth making on chop suey?

A．Li Hongzhang promoted this dish.	B．Its popularity was based on facts.
C．Mass media belonged to the root cause.	D．Public opinions voiced acceptance.

3 . The Hope Festival is a not-for-profit music festival supporting different charities each year. It kicks off the summer music festival season and is a place to have a great time! The Hope Festival is a celebration of love and life and originally started 30 years ago as a wedding party. Today it is an energetic festival in which you can grab some great food, listen to live music and enjoy the joys of camping! The Hope Festival starts officially at 12 noon on Friday but you may arrive any time on Friday. If you like an extra night in a tent, you can arrive on Thursday afternoon and pay £10 per person to the farmer for camping.

The Hope Festival has the following attractions:

Over 70 live acts and 3 music stages including the Main Stage, the Windmill-Inn Bar Stage and the Festival Folly Stage — place to the Hope's Got Talent competition.

The Piano Tent — a great place to enjoy some amazing prepared music!

The Campfire — warm yourself by our campfire.

The Kids Workshops Tent — great fun and games for the kids of the festival where they make their costumes for our Kids Procession at midday on Sunday. The Kids Procession ends with a magic show performed in the Piano Tent on Sunday afternoon.

We also have cafes, juice bars and licensed bars with great real ale.

Note: NO DOGS are allowed on site!

There is a £10 increase in adult ticket prices if you want to buy tickets at the box office. Tickets are refundable up to 30 days before the event, and available to purchase until Wednesday 23rd May at 11 p.m., subject to availability.

1. What can we know about the Hope Festival?

A．It starts at 12 noon on Thursday.	B．It focuses on a wedding celebration.
C．It has a history of about three decades.	D．A family will be charged ￡10 if camping.

2. Where can kids see a magic show?

A．In a licensed bar.	B．In the Piano Tent.
C．In the Kids Workshops Tent.	D．On the Main Stage.

3. What should people pay attention to?

A．Pets are not allowed in.	B．The admission fee is £10 per person.
C．Kids should take their own costumes.	D．The prices of adult tickets paid at the box office are higher.

4 . In early November of 1503, during Christopher Columbus's fourth and final trip to America, his ship was seriously damaged in a storm. Columbus and his men had to live on a small island for several months while they tried to repair their ship and return to Spain.

At first, the local people on the island were very kind to the European visitors, giving them all the food and clothes they needed to survive. However, as months passed, the local people became more and more unhappy with their guests, who were tricking and stealing from them. Finally the locals decided to stop helping. Without food or any way to leave the island, Columbus's group was soon in serious trouble.

Luckily for Columbus, he had a book about the stars and planets on his ship. It described the movements of all the objects in the night sky. The book, written by a well-known German scientist, said there would be a total lunar eclipse(月全食) on the evening of   February 29,1504 and how long it would last.

Columbus worked out the difference in time between Germany and North America. He then had a meeting with the local leaders just before the eclipse would take place. In this meeting, Columbus told them his god was angry because the local people were no longer giving food. So his god would take away the moon to punish them. The moment Columbus finished talking, just as he had planned, the moon began disappearing.

The local leaders grew panicked and quickly agreed to provide Columbus with food and anything else he wanted. But first, Columbus's god had to return the moon. Columbus told them he would have to discuss the idea with his god on his ship. Knowing the moon would stay completely hidden for about 48minutes, Columbus returned just before the moon began to reappear. From that day on, until they finally left, Columbus and his men no longer had any trouble getting the food they needed.

1. The local people became angry because the Europeans ________.

A．looked very different	B．had nothing to trade
C．were cheats and thieves	D．wanted to take their land

2. Where did Columbus learn about the total lunar eclipse?

A．From a book.	B．From the moon.
C．From his group.	D．From the locals.

3. What did Columbus do after returning to his ship on the night of the meeting?

A．He discussed the problem with his god.

B．He waited for the total lunar eclipse to finish.

C．He read about the stars and planets.

D．He told his men what happened.

4. What can we learn about the Europeans from the passage?

A．They all believed in God.	B．They never returned to Spain.
C．They admired the local people.	D．They caused their own problems.

5 . With the development of modern society, we have almost no time for relaxation and enjoyment. So celebrating festivals is a good excuse to escape the boredom. There are many kinds of festivals. Some are funny and interesting; some are traditional or religious; others are national.     1    

Festivals are a significant tool to bring unity to all kinds of people.     2     They act as a special occasion when families can develop stronger relationship and strangers can become friends.

    3     Nowadays, everyone is buried in work on regular working days without time to take away all the mental tension and get cheered up. On festivals, we can spend quality time enjoying sweets and foods and make ourselves feel more relaxed.

Some festivals are observed to remember some important days, or a great time. We are given an opportunity to value those moments.     4     It is a time when people all over the world celebrate the very beginning of a year. This day reminds us that one year has passed and the new one is coming with new things.

For an individual, a festival is not just a day off, but is a lot more than that.     5     We should try to understand the deep meaning behind celebrating them and the message that every festival gives us.

A．Without them, we can't enjoy life fully.

B．Therefore, we should enjoy festivals to the fullest.

C．It is a time to give the poor an opportunity to smile.

D．At the heart of festivals is the nature of togetherness.

E．Festivals also serve to give a break from daily rush.

F．For example, an important celebration is New Year's Day.

G．Whatever they are, they play an important role in people's life.

6 . Columbus Day is on the second Monday of October, in the United States.     1    .That means most federal offices are closed.

The holiday honors the first visit to America by the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus. Columbus thought he could reach the Far East by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean from Europe. He was right, but he was also wrong. He thought the world was much smaller than it is.     2    .

Columbus and his crew arrived in October 1492 on an island they called San Salvador, in today's Bahamas. They explored that island and nearby islands now known as Cuba and Hispaniola.     3    . That is why he called the people who lived on the islands “Indians”。

    4    , even though local plants where he explored were unknown in Europe or Asia, and native people did not understand any languages spoken in the East.

Columbus made several other trips to what was called the New World. He saw the coast of South America and the island of Jamaica.

During his trips, Columbus explored islands and waterways, searching for a passage to the Indies. He never found it.     5    . Yet, he always believed he had found the Indies.

A．It is a federal holiday

B．Columbus treated native people badly

C．He refused to accept he was wrong about the geography

D．Nor did he find spices or great amounts of gold as he had hoped

E．Other European explorers did land in what is now the United States

F．He did not imagine that another continent lay between Europe and East Asia

G．Columbus believed these were the coastal islands of East Asia, then called the Indies

7 . With roads, hotels and popular scenic spots packed with millions of people, the five-day Labor Day holiday is evidence of China's success in COVID 19 control and economic recovery.

Citizens across China expected this year's holiday to be an occasion for leisure not seen since the pandemic.     1    

Official data showed 230 million domestic tourist trips were made during the holiday, up 119.7 percent from last year. In Jinan, the provincial capital of east China's Shandong, over 60,000 passengers took fights from the Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport on April 30, a record high for that date since it opened to air traffic in 1992 and surpassing (超过) the highest daily volume in 2019. Hotel booking rates shot up in tourist destinations.     2     Sanya in the southern Hainan Province saw the prices increase by as much as 400 percent.

None of the above would be possible without China's success in pandemic control.     3     For example, a well-functioning contact tracing system widely used for travel, accommodation and catering services, has held up well for a long period of time, building up people's confidence.

    4    Mass vaccination campaigns in major cities, often tourist destinations, provide further security for travelers to make fearless plans and feel free to travel around the country.

Famous cities like Changsha and Chengdu are jammed with tourists, with short videos and pictures flying up on social media. The lively tourism market is part of economic recovery.

Other data showed that higher-end hotels and higher-quality services have been more welcome this year.     5    

A．Chinese economy remains unchanged.

B．All of these suggest a trend in consumption.

C．After all, everyone had stayed inside long enough.

D．The country' s prevention and control measures take effect.

E．The rise in tourism services prevents people from travelling.

F．Vaccinations in China are going on in an orderly and steady manner.

G．Tickets reserved online for many popular attractions sold out days in advance.

8 . School diversity inclusion and representation is significant in education. There are many educational benefits from introducing new thoughts on cultural differences in a classroom. Ethnicity, cultural differences, racial differences, and more are all important to talk about as part of a student’s education.

There are many specific reasons why diversity is key in the classroom and schools, including: Diversity brings new perspectives (角度) into a classroom. Students of different genders, races, backgrounds, etc. bring various thoughts into a classroom. This encourages a classroom discussion and learning opportunities. It can add well-rounded views and enables students to learn more from each other. It will allow students to see things in a new light. From elementary to high school, new perspectives are important to learn at any age.

Research shows that diverse classrooms improve learning results for every student. Schools that are more diverse see no difference in test scores from schools that are less diverse. However, there is also research that shows diverse groups are better able to solve problems and work more effectively. Diverse schools also see students who are more empathetic (富有同情心的), allowing everyone to feel more safe and confident in their learning environment. No matter what age, elementary or high school, introduction to culture and racial differences can have great positive impacts on students.

More classroom diversity prepares students for their future. The world around us is increasingly culturally diverse. It’s extremely likely that students will be working in a field that is incredibly diverse, and classroom diversity can help prepare students for that future. It increases their cultural awareness in a classroom setting, helping set them up for success in their future. Having respect and kindness for culturally unique individuals will help them succeed in a career where it is likely they will interact with those of different races and culture.

1. What mainly accounts for the key role of school diversity according to paragraph 2?

A．It provides chances of cooperation between different genders.

B．It enables students to view things from new perspectives.

C．It offers opportunities of learning about various cultures.

D．It allows students to make more friends at school.

2. The students from diverse schools tend to ________ .

A．put themselves in others’ position

B．achieve higher test scores in subjects

C．feel proud of their learning achievements

D．perform poorly in settling a tough problem

3. Why does classroom diversity prepare students for future?

A．It increases their awareness of success in a career.

B．It inspires them to interact with those of different cultures.

C．It helps them adapt to a world of growing cultural diversity.

D．It enriches their working experience in a field of diverse culture.

4. What is the best title of the passage?

A．The Possible Reasons for Success in a Career

B．A Recent Research on Learning Environment

C．A Worldwide Phenomenon of School Diversity

D．The Educational Benefits from School Diversity

9 . What springs to mind when you think of kung fu, also known as wushu? Maybe the image of Shaolin monks striking fierce poses with a serious look in his eyes, or popular children’s movies like Kung Fu Panda.    1    

Recently, Laurence J. Brahm, a documentary filmmaker from the United States, explored this question in Searching of Kung Fu. In the movie, Brahm travelled to cities in China and the US in search of the origin and value of kung fu.

Around a decade ago, Brahm was unable to use one of his legs for about two years and had to walk with crutches and a cane.    2    Now kung fu has become a daily routine for him.

“Martial arts can help us connect our body, connect our neural system, connect our blood flow.    3    ” Brahm said.

    4    Nonviolence is one of these values, which is shown both in the name and the practice. Wu, consists of two characters—ge, meaning “dragger-ax” (匕首) and zhi, meaning “to stop”.    5    Kung fu artists always salute with baoquan. This lets each person know that there are no hidden weapons and shows trust.

A．Brahm's appreciation of kung fu is obvious.

B．Still others find additional values in the practice.

C．Chinese kung fu is a mirror of Chinese culture.

D．But do they really reveal the meaning of kung fu?

E．Besides, it can also connect us into our environment to increase our awareness.

F．But by practicing martial arts slowly, he was able to recover step by step.

G．So, the meaning of kung fu in Chinese is the art of stopping fighting, the art of nonviolence.

10 . The ancient Maya mastered the art of ceramic (制陶艺术) in a manner which virtually no other culture did.

The Vase of the Seven Cods, made in the area of Naranjo, an ancient city of the Maya civilization in the present-day Petén, Guatemala, shows the fine way Maya handled clay. Like all art of Maya, this vase exhibits highly religious symbols. Furthermore, the artist’s name is carved along the bottom of this piece in the form of a small white rabbit.

Ceramics also served as reminders of ancestors and gods. The Flour De Lis Vase is a fine example of this. The water lilies are not only symbols of new birth and life-giving qualities, but a constant reminder of purity. On this vase, the water lilies are white, which is undoubtedly a sign of purity. The black background shows the sea, in which the lilies float.

Furthermore, ceramics served practical functions in the Maya culture. Vases, which are quite commonly seen today, were used primarily to hold liquid chocolate and cocoa. Bowls were used to hold various maize (玉米) products. Maize was seen as the imaginary body of the Maize God and the ancient Maya thought that as one ate the maize or the body of God from the bowl, they actually became God. Plates were merely used for any object.

Finally, Maya used depictions on ceramics to resurrect (使复活) family members and honor gods. Because they believe that they would come back to life with their names spoken or their figures drawn, the carvings and paintings on these ceramics played a vital role in Maya spirituality.

Clearly, ceramics served a key function in ancient Maya society from dinner plates to acts of God.

1. What do we know from the passage?

A．The art of ceramic of the ancient Maya was instructed by Gods.

B．The Vase of the Seven Gods was made by the people of Guatemala.

C．The art of ceramic of the ancient Maya was the best in the world at that time.

D．Naranjo is a well-known city of Guatemala at present.

2. Which of the following is a characteristic of the art of Maya?

A．Seven Gods are carved on a vase.

B．A vase exhibits highly religious symbols.

C．The artist’s name is carved on the top of a vase.

D．There is a big white rabbit on a vase.

3. The ancient Maya used the Flour De Lis Vase to _________.

A．remind them of their ancestors and gods	B．hold water and grain or cook food
C．show the importance of new birth and life	D．express people’s pure friendship and love

4. The Maya carved names and figures of family members on ceramics to _________.

A．honor their family members	B．be remembered by their children
C．draw the attention of the shoppers	D．wish they would come back to life