1 . 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。

Weddings in Canada have become so complicated that their planning and organization are now a multi-billion dollar industry.     1     (survey) have shown that the average Canadian couple will spend upwards of $ 30,000 on their special day, while wedding guests will spend close to $ 700 each on gifts, special clothes,     2     other related expenses.

To briefly summarize, most Canadians generally get married in a church or banquet (宴会) hall before about a hundred or so close friends and family members. The bride will     3     (typical) wear a beautiful white wedding dress     4     (purchase) especially for the ceremony, while everyone else will wear their finest formal clothes. Once all the close friends and family members get together, a legally-certified wedding host, usually a religious     5     (lead) or judge, will publicly lead the bride and bridegroom through special wedding vows (宣誓),     6     express loyalty to one another, and then will declare they are officially married. The event will then usually conclude with an impressive, but     7     (relax) wedding reception, dinner, or after-party.

In practice almost every detail of a typical Canadian wedding, from flowers to music to seating arrangements, is governed by    8     (many) rules and traditions than could possibly be summarized here. Though such wedding ceremonies are broadly inspired by European-Christian customs, particularly British custom, North American weddings these days are often said to have gradually developed to exist     9     a world of unique traditions of their own. Canadians from non-Christian or non-European backgrounds often have unique wedding customs, though these     10     (mix) with North American ones.

2 . 假定你是李华，你校国际部打算举办“教外国学生下中国象棋（Chinese chess）”的活动，现正在招募志愿者。你有意向成为志愿者，请你用英语写一封申请信，内容包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 你的优势；
3. 期待同意申请。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Sir/Madam,
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Your,

Li Hua

3 . The world is a colorful landscape of different languages, skin colors, and different cultures. It's important to have a good understanding of different cultures in order to become a well-rounded person    1    

One way is to read books written by authors from a particular culture. Reading works by authors who have a close relationship with a particular culture allows people to gain an authentic glimpse into the food, music, language, religion, and way of a life of a particular group of people.

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Another way to learn about different cultures is to try to learn a foreign language.    3    A person can choose a language she has always wanted to learn and locate learning programs to help her master the language. Besides, one can enroll in a foreign language class in order to learn in a more formal setting. One can also try to visit areas of the city to establish social connection with native speakers of the language.

    4    Seek out restaurants that feature authentic food from a variety of countries. Food is an important part of different cultures and allows people to gain deep understanding into a particular cultural group's way of life.

Communicating with people from other countries through email or snail mail is another useful way to become familiar with different cultures.    5    Various websites offer pen pal services, offering to connect individuals with pen friends around the world.

A．Trying authentic food from a specific cultural group is also a great idea.

B．The Internet has made it possible to communicate with others from different countries.

C．Making contact with native speakers of the language allows one to gain firsthand knowledge.

D．There are several ways to become knowledgeable about different cultures.

E．Stories based on a local culture expose one to a different culture.

F．One way to develop this appreciation is to try to team about other cultures around the world.

G．A variety of language-learning books, software, and audio programs is available.

4 . During last year's two sessions （两会）, Shan Jixiang, director of the Palace Museum,     1     （push） for major renovations （修复） inside the palace museum. And during this year's two sessions, he proposed adopting     2     new set of regulations on how to best protect and preserve the historic complex.

"The Regulation of the Preservation of the Great Wall     3     （adopt） over the past years, and it has proved very effective, so this year we've drafted an outline for new regulations and we hope to pass the cultural relics of the Palace Museum on to many generations     4     （come）. " Shan said.

The Palace Museum faces serious pressures. An increasing number of     5     （tour） want to see the palace's treasures, but overcrowding could harm preservation efforts. And     6     urbanization （城市化） progressing in Beijing, construction around the Palace Museum may end up damaging     7     （it） ancient buildings.

The Forbidden City's image as a museum has grown     8     Shan's last measures were approved in 2012. To make more room for more visitors, Shan has proposed moving 750 employees,     9     （rough） half the museum's staff, to offices outside the complex. He has also called for transforming an archaeological site which     10     （be） unearthed in 2016 into a new public archaeological museum for the public to enjoy.

5 . 阅读下面短文，在标有序号的空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中单词的正确形式

The Water Splashing Festival (泼水节) of the Dai ethnic minority falls in April. It is the most important festival     1     (observe) by the Dai people in the Dehong area of Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province.

During the festival     2    lasts three or four days, people are dressed in their best clothes and participate in a variety of rich and colorful     3    (activity). Dragon boat racing, fireworks displays and other performances such as Peacock Dance     4    (hold) on the first day. And the most popular event     5    (be) water-splashing on the second day. People splash water on each other, hoping to take away sicknesses and disasters. The wetter you get, the     6    (lucky) you will be. The last day is usually for the young people to play games as a way     7    (express) their love for each other.

The Water Splashing Festival     8    (vivid) exhibits the Dai’s respect for water and the culture of music and dance, food, and costumes. It is also a cultural bridge     9    Xishuangbanna and Southeast Asian countries that share     10    same festival culture of water-splashing.

6 . In India, most of the women wear a red dot between their eyebrows. While it is generally taken as an indicator of their marital（婚姻的）status, the practice is primarily related to the Hindu（印度教的）religion. The dot goes by different names in different Hindi dialects, and “bindi” is the one that is most commonly known.Traditionally, the dot carries no gender restriction Men as well as women wear it. However, the tradition of men wearing it has faded in recent times, so nowadays we see a lot more women than men wearing one.

The position of the bindi is standard center of the forehead, close to the eyebrows. It represents a third, or inner eye. Hindu tradition holds that all people have three eyes The two outer ones are used for seeing the outside world, and the third one is there to focus inward toward God. As such, the dot means piety（虔诚）and serves as a constant reminder to keep God in the front of a believer’s thou ghts.

Red is the traditional color of the dot. It is said that in ancient times a man would place a drop of blood between his wife’s eyes to seal their marriage. According to Hindu beliefs, the color red is believed to bring good fortune to the married couple. Today, people go with different colors depending upon their preferences. Women often wear dots that match the color of their clothes. Decorative of sticker bindis come in all sizes, colors and variations, and can be worn by young and old, married and unmarried people alike. Wearing a bindi has become more of a fashion statement than a religious custom.

1. Why did people in India start wearing a red dot on their forehead?

A．To stress their family background.

B．To indicate their social rank.

C．To show their religious belief.

D．To display their financial status.

2. What is the function of the third eye in Hindu tradition?

A．To help the other eyes see better.

B．To look to the distance.

C．To see the outside world.

D．To pay respect to God.

3. Why was red chosen as the original color of the bindi?

A．The word “bindi”means “red” in some Hindi dialects.

B．Red was believed to be a lucky color for husband and wife.

C．The red dot represented the blood of God.

D．Red stood for a wife’s love for her husband.

4. Which of the following statements is true about bindis today?

A．Bindis are now used to make people look better.

B．Bindis are worn anywhere on the face now.

C．Most Indian women do not wear bindis anymore.

D．More men than women wear bindis in India.

7 . 假定你是李华，你的留学生朋友James来信询问你市即将举办的中国民谣节(the Chinese Balled Festival)的情况，请给他回信。
内容包括：
1.举办的时间和地点；
2.活动内容和目的；
3.邀请James 一同前往。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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8 . People in most western countries celebrate Valentine's Day (情人节) on February 14th. It is a special time to send greeting cards called valentines to their sweethearts, friends, parents and other family members.

Esther A. Howland of Worcester, Massachusetts, became one the first American manufacturers (生产者) of valentines in 1847. She saw several British valentines and decided to make her own. She used ribbons, lace, flowers and painted leaves on her cards. Today valentines are sold in many stores all over the world and may have messages of love or be very humorous. People also send flowers, candy and gifts to the people they want to remember on Valentine’s Day.

Children in America decorate their classrooms with paper hearts and cupids (丘比特的画), and many hold classroom parties to celebrate Valentine’s Day with their classmates and teachers. Older students may have dances at their schools on Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s Day in Europe is celebrated in many ways. Children in England sing special songs and receive gifts, candy and money. People may bake special bread with plums (葡萄干) in them. In Denmark, people send pressed white flowers called snowdrops to their friends.

However you decide to celebrate on Valentine’s Day, take some time to tell your friends and family that you love them.

1. What is the main idea of this writing?

A．Valentine’s Day is celebrated on Feb.14th.

B．How valentines are made.

C．Valentine’s Day is a special holiday for friends and family.

D．Why Valentine’s Day is a special time.

2. Where were the first valentines made in America?

A．In Oregon.	B．In Massachusetts.
C．In Michigan.	D．In Florida.

3. How do people in England celebrate Valentine’s Day?

A．Have dances at school.

B．Receive gifts of fruit, candy and money.

C．Hold classroom parties.

D．Send pressed snowdrops to their friends.

4. Which of the following is NOT true?

A．School children celebrate Valentine’s Day in many ways.

B．People in Denmark send flowers called snowdrops to their friends.

C．All valentines are funny or humorous.

D．Valentine’s Day is not only celebrated by sweethearts.

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。

Are you interested in the popular shopping culture- Singles Day? I’d like to inform you     1     some information about it.

There are    2    (vary) theories about the origin of Singles Day in China. One of the popular theories is     3     Singles Day originated from campus culture. In 1993. four senior students at Nanjing University came up with the idea of organizing activities on Nov 11 as a day for single people. Gradually     4     (accept) by society, this festival attracts more and more people. With the spread of media and online culture. Singles Day 5s now hugely popular.

At present. Nov 11 is a shopping carnival. "Double 11" with the purpose of the online promotion     5     (hold) by Taobao (Tmall) on Nov 11. 2009. Willi the popularity of online shopping, the turnover （营业额）of "Double 11" Shopping Festival reached 213. 5 billion in 2018,     6     （rise） steadily （稳定地）. which is a delight to sellers.

When shopping day meets Singles Day. what will people do? Perhaps, this special day makes less     7     （different） to those who are in their     8     （forty） or older ages, but young people are loyal consumers who will take risks of     9    （run） out of their money to purchase. It is the young consumers     10    have strong desire to buy that day. They like the discounts of the goods.

10 . The Liangzhu ruins in Hangzhou, pointing to an established Chinese civilisation 5,000 years ago,   have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Every Chinese child is taught at school that the country's civilisation is 5,000 years old, but proving this beyond doubt has been a problem.

Now, a jade artifact(玉器)named “King of Cong”, found in the Liangzhu city ruins near Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, has provided an answer. Accordingto radiocarbon dating(放射性碳定年法),the 6.5kg object is 5,300 years old. It is one ofthe largest objects among all Cong from Liangzhu. The piece has now won greater global recognition.

However, the site has far more than just things made of jade.The main area, spread over14.3 square kilometers in the Yuhang area of Hangzhou, includes not only a city’s ruins but 11 dams and several cemeteries(墓地), all about 5,000 years old. Archaeological facts show that people lived in Liangzhu for about a thousand years.

“The archaeological ruins of Liangzhu (3300-2300 BCE) show an early state with a unified belief system based on growing rice in Late Neolithic China(中国新石器时代晚期). ”the UNESCO World Heritage Committee said.“These ruins are an extremely good example of early city civilisation expressed in town planning, a water conservation system and a social order which can be seen in where and how people were buried in cemeteries within the ruins.”

According to studies led by Liu Bin, director of the Zhejiang Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology, the inner part of theancient city ruins covers 2.8 square kilometers, about five times the area of the Forbidden City in Beijing, and the outer city spreads across 6.3 square kilometers. Liu said it was the biggest city ruins site of its time to be found in China, and was also one of the largest cities of its day in the world.

1. ________ can prove that China has a civilisation of 5,000 years old?

A．The king named Cong.	B．The archaeological ruins of Liangzhu.
C．The UNESCO World Heritage Committee.	D．The historical site at Hangzhou dam.

2. What do we know about the ancient Liangzhu city?

A．A different system of value in the region.	B．The end of Chinese civilisation.
C．The biggest city ruins all over the world.	D．The whole area—9.1 square kilometers.

3. Why is the Forbidden City mentioned in the last paragraph?

A．To focus on the great achievements.

B．To inform us of the importance about architecture.

C．To stress the large scale of ancient Liangzhu city.

D．To present advanced technology and outstanding civilisation.