1 . 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词 或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。

Yokohama Chinatown is the     1     (large) among Japan's three Chinatowns, which is located in downtown Yokohama.     2     large number of Chinese stores and restaurants can be found in the narrow(狭窄的) and colorful streets of the Chinatown.

From this month, the Yokohama Chinatown Development Association (YCDA) will be busy     3     (start) the ''Yokohama Chinatown Tour'' all year round. Visitors will find it extremely necessary to make use     4     the chance to enjoy lunch while learning Chinese food culture and traditional arts with the Yokohama Chinatown doorkeeper     5     will tell stories about its history and culture.

The first event with the theme(主题) of ''Meeting to enjoy Chinese tea''    6     (hold) next week. A Chinese specialty store(专卖店) has been set up    7    (allow) people to first learn about tea ceremony and different     8     (type) of tea, and then enjoy lunch at a Chinese restaurant.

According to the organizers, in September, the theme will be ''Mid-Autumn Festival moon cake making experience'', when visitors will make mooncakes by    9    (they). After that, the organizers plan to hold events in November and next January with the theme of Spring Festival.

''It is a     10    (meaning) tour to experience traditional Chinese culture. Let 's enjoy it together, '' an official of YCDA said.

2 . 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。

Nigeria is a country in West Africa. It has     1     population of over 180 million, making it the most populous country in Africa. Nigeria is famous     2     crude oil, music and fashion.

Last year I volunteered in Nigeria for 7 months. My role was to set up youth clubs in primary and secondary schools. The purpose of the youth clubs was     3     (teach) children life skills such as teamwork, science and maths. It was a(n)     4     (enjoy) experience. I got to help other people and learn about Nigerian culture first-hand. In particular I learnt about Nigerian clothing and languages.

As well as     5     (wear) Western clothing, such as jeans and T-shirts, Nigerians also wear traditional clothing. Traditional clothing     6     (be) bold with bright colours, eye-catching patterns (图案) and unique shapes. Nigerians wear traditional clothing on Fridays and Sundays, and for special occasions like weddings. They either make the clothes themselves or have them     7     (make) by a tailor (裁缝).

The official language in Nigeria is English. English     8     (introduce) to Nigeria when Nigeria became part of the British Empire in 1901. English is     9     (main) spoken in big cities. Outside of these cities people speak lots of other languages. In fact, there are over 500 languages     10     are spoken in Nigeria. These languages come from different ethnic (种族的) groups.

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，并将答案填写在答题卡相应的位置上。

Every culture has its own ways to show friendship. On the islands of Hawaii ,friendship is part of the aloha spirit". In the language of the Hawaiians who first    1    (settle)on the islands long ago, aloha had a very special meaning: to be with happiness.

Hawaiians believe that once somebody loves    2     land, they are ready to love their people or community. This is the second    3    (important)sign of friendship. It is called lokahi in the Hawaiian language, which means oneness( 和谐)with all people.    4    (enjoy )the land, you should not be selfish. The land is    5    everyone who lives on it. Today many different peoples call Hawaii their home. Indeed, Hawaii is a place    6    people make one big community from many smaller    7     (community). Each person gives hokua (help) to other people so that all feel stronger. It is believed    8    the islands can be a paradise(天堂)when people live peacefully. People are told that their actions should be as gentle as the wind that blows from the sea. When problems happen, people    9    (ask)to solve them with understanding. So when the people of Hawaii talk about ohana (family), they are    10     (actual) talking about all those who live on the islands.

4 . Directions: Read the following two passages. Fill in each blank with one proper word or the proper form of the given word to make the passage coherent. Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct.

The Origin of New Year’s Resolutions

Happy New Year! For many in the UK, if the New Year means anything, it means       1     (turn) over new leaf. And to do this, many of us make New Year’s resolutions-a list of ways     2     we intend to improve ourselves in the year ahead. We reflect on our past mistakes and make up our minds not to do them again.     3     (give) up smoking is ever popular, as is a promise to take up more exercise or spend more time with family.

But have you ever wondered when the idea of a New Year’s resolution comes from? The answer might lie in ancient Babylonia, according to History. com. The Babylonians     4     (believe) to be the first to hold recorded celebrations for the New Year. The 12 day-long celebration,     5     (name) Akitu, allowed them not only     6     (show) their loyalty to the King, but also to appeal to the gods to pay their debts and return the borrowed objects.

The ancient Romans too had similar traditions. New Year’s Day was a time     7     all government officers would take an oath(发誓) that they     8     obey the laws and support the city leader. Incidentally, the month of January is named after the Roman god Janus. He is the god of beginnings, transitions and time, among other things and is described as having two faces-one looking to the past and     9     facing forward to the future.

Whether you’re looking at a quick behavioral change     10     a huge personality checkup, you’re taking part in a tradition that goes back centuries. I wish you all the best sticking to your resolutions. Happy New Year!

5 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. Use one word that best fits each blank.

The word taboo comes from the Tongan language and is used in modern English to describe verbal and nonverbal behavior that is forbidden or to be avoided.     1     what some may think, taboos are not universal. They tend to be specific to a culture or country, and usually form around a group’s values and beliefs.     2     is considered acceptable behavior in one country may be a serious taboo in another. Therefore,     3     you travel to another country, on business or vacation, it is helpful to learn some of that country’s customs     4     you don’t insult the local people.

Verbal taboos usually involve topics     5     people believe are too private to talk about publicly, or release to one’s manner of speaking. In many cultures, for example, it is considered bad manners to discuss subjects     6     sex or religion in public. In some countries, the volume of one’s voice may annoy people.

Nonverbal taboos usually relate to body languages. One of the biggest difference among many Western Asian, and African cultures is the use of eye contact. In the USA, people make eye contact when talking to others. If a person avoids eye contact, others might think they are being honest or     7     they lack confidence. In many Asian and African cultures, however, children are taught to lower their eyes when talking to their elders, or     8     of higher rank, as a way to show respect.

Certain gestures made with the hands can have very different meanings depending on     9     you are. For example, Crossing your middles finger over your forefinger is the sign for good luck in many western countries, in Vietnam and Argentina, however, it is an unsuitable gesture.

Behavior that is acceptable and non-offensive in one culture can be highly offensive in another. When visiting a foreign country, be aware of some of the basic differences,     10     will help to ensure a more enjoyable trip.

6 . 阅读下面文，在空处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

China’s Liangzhu Archaeological Site     1    (declare) on the list of World Heritage sites on Saturday by UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee during its 43^rd session in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.

The site,     2    is located in Yuhang District in Hangzhou City in China’s eastern Zhejiang Province, showcases the civilization of prehistoric rice agriculture between 3,300 B.C.     3     2,300 B.C. The ruins of ancient Liangzhu city were discovered in 2007, and then large dam sites     4    (surround) the Liangzhu ancient city were unearthed continuously after 2009. It was     5     (official) submitted to UNESCO in 2019, hoping to win     6     (recognize) as a World Cultural Heritage Site. The site     7     (include) archaeological remains and unearthed cultural relics of the Liangzhu Ancient City as well as a wetland that covers     8     area of 908. 89 hectares in a plain river network. It is also found that the Liangzhu ancestors started to use characters about 5 ,000 years ago, 1 ,000 years     9     (early) than previously thought, according to Colin Renfrew, a retired professor of archaeology at the University of Cambridge.

The World Heritage Committee added Liangzhu to the UNESCO list    10     (encourage) better protection of the site, considered to be of “outstanding universal value” to humanity.

7 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Chinese Kung Fu is an important part of traditional Chinese culture. It is probably one of the     1    (early) and longest lasting sports in the world,    2     uses both strength and brain. Over its long history, Kung Fu    3    (develop) as a unique combination of exercise, self-protection and art.    4     dates back to ancient times when people used tools    5     (fight) against wild animals and gradually got experience in self protection.

    6    (normal), an athlete in sports like track and field and ball sports retires in his or her 30s. Besides, injuries at a young age can affect our ability to keep    7     (do) exercise in later life. In Chinese Kung Fu, however,it is    8     different story. It    9    (say) that Kung Fu not only exercises your physical body but also trains your spirit and your mind. And we can continue later in life when our    10    (body) weaken.

8 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

You can possibly see cats roaming around     1     you visit the Palace Museum. Now, the museum is reaching out to cat lovers. On Nov 4, the museum     2    (begin) selling cat-themed cartoon books which tell stories about the cats on the palace grounds as well as cultural and creative    3    (produce) featuring the so-called "royal cats."

Now the Palace Museum has about 200 royal cats, most of     4     are descendants (后代) of the royal families’ pets. With the ending of the Qing Dynasty, many lost their owners and escaped     5     separate areas of the Forbidden City. The Forbidden City has     6     (mass) and well-preserved wooden buildings. To prevent these relics from     7     (damage) by rats, staff in the Palace Museum helped bring these cats back out of hiding and provided them with food. Wandering around the empty lanes of the palace at night, they keep the buildings     8     (protect) from rats and mice.

"    9     is the natural mascots (吉祥物) for the Palace Museum, especially for millennials (千禧一代) that play an important role in interacting with young people and promoting the museum,”    10     person working there said.

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。

Earth Day is a yearly event celebrated on April 22. Various activities    1    ( hold ) worldwide to show support for environmental protection. Here is a brief history of    2    event.

In the 1960s, Americans were becoming aware of the effects of pollution    3    the environment. In 1969, Senator (参议员) Gaylord Nelson,    4    ( consider )one of the leaders of the modern environmental movement, developed the idea of Earth Day. His idea really raised    5    (aware )about the environment. On April 22, 1970, over 20 million people turned up for the first Earth Day. They believed it was important    6    ( keep ) the planet safe.

In 1990, Earth Day went global, with 200 million people in over 140 nations     7    ( participate ). In 2000, Earth Day focused on clean energy and involved hundreds of millions of people in 184 countries and 5000 environmental    8    ( group ). Activities ranged from a traveling to a gathering of hundreds of thousands of people at the National Mall in Washington, D. C. Today, the holiday is a global celebration    9    is sometimes extended (延长) into Earth Week, a full seven days of events focusing on green living. In 2018, more than 1 billion people were involved in Earth Day activities, making it one of the    10    (large)events in the world.

10 . 阅读下面短文， 在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。请将答案填写在答题纸上。

    1    (achieve) the rejuvenation(复兴) of the Chinese nation     2     (be) the greatest dream of the Chinese people since modern times,     3     is called the Chinese Dream. Its basic idea is to make the country prosperous and     4     (strength), rejuvenate(使恢复生命活力) the nation, and enable the people to lead a happy life.

The Chinese Dream is     5     dream of peace,     6    (develop), cooperation and mutual benefit, and its realization will do good to     7     the Chinese people and the people of the world.

    8    (realize) the Chinese Dream, each and every Chinese has to work as     9    (hard) as they can     10     only hard work can make dreams come true.