2 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Shadow plays, the earliest of     1     started over 2000 years ago, have enjoyed a long history in China and consist of many styles. One famous branch displayed in museum is called Taian Shadow Play. It is believed that it originated in the Song Dynasty when an emperor came to Mount Tai to offer sacrifice. In the past, the authentic shadow figures     2     (make) of donkey skin. But nowadays，to save the     3     (life) of many donkeys, they have found some man-made materials, which are used for the figures in the hands-on area.

3 . 假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你的英国笔友Jim作为交换生目前正在上海学习。在给你的邮件中曾提到他对中国特色服饰文化很感兴趣。你得知今年十月将在北京举办 “中国服装艺术，创意设计”文化周活动，请你给他写封邮件，内容包括：
1. 时间、地点、参加人员；
2. 主要活动安排；
3. 询问对方的意向。
注意：1. 词数不少于50；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
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Yours,

Li Hua

4 . 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，为校刊“英语角” 投稿，记述上周端午节时，你和父母去看望爷爷奶奶，并学习了包粽子的整个过程。

注意：1.词数不少于 60； 2.开头已给出。

During Dragon Boat Festival holiday, my parents and I went to see my grandparents. We enjoyed our family time together.

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5 . 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华，你的美国笔友 Jim 来信向你询问中医的相关信息。请根据以下提示给他写封回信。
1. 中医有着悠久的历史，经过了数千年的实践和发展；
2. 中医也是一门科学，它的优点正得到越来越广泛的认可；
3. 你自己对中医的看法。
注意：词数不少于 50。
参考词汇：“中医” Traditional Chinese Medicine   （TCM）
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6 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1 个适当的词， 在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Grain Buds (小满 ), the 8th solar term of a year,     1     (last) half a month from May 20 this year to June 4.

It means     2     the seeds from the grain are becoming full but are not ripe. In China, the 24 solar terms     3     (create) thousands of years ago to guide agricultural production. But the solar term culture is still useful today to guide people’s lives through special foods, cultural ceremonies, gardening and even healthy living tips that correspond with each solar term.

7 . 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。春节即将来临，你的英国好友Jim将要去中国朋友家做客，发来邮件询问相关习俗。请你给他回复邮件，内容包括：
1. 到达时间及见面问候语；
2. 合适的礼物；
3. 餐桌礼仪；
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注意：1. 词数不少于 50 词；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
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Yours,

Li Hua

8 . 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。

Jin experienced culture shock when she studied abroad. Once she     1     (invite) to an American family dinner. After a splendid evening, she got ready to leave. As soon as they said goodbye, the host went back to his room closing the door     2     him. It made Jin feel that she was not really welcome. There was another embarrassing experience for Jin. One day, when she was enjoying her dessert and talking to her friend in a restaurant, she noticed people staring at them curiously. Later she knew it was rude to speak     3     (loud) in public in America.

9 . What is Angela going to get for Christmas?

A．A bike.

B．A camera.

C．A pad.