1 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. How long will it take the speakers to get to Adventure Park by car?

A．About 1.5 hours.

B．About 2 hours.

C．About 2.5 hours.

2. What might the woman dislike to do?

A．Pay a visit to the zoo.

B．Go for a picnic.

C．Swim in a small pool.

3. Where do the speakers decide to go?

A．Art museum.

B．Water World.

C．Adventure Park.

2 . 假定你是李华，你校英语俱乐部下周将举办主题为“保护历史文物”的英语演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿参加此次活动，内容包括：
1. 文物保护的重要性；
2. 如何保护文物；
3. 呼吁人们共同保护文物。
注意：1. 词数100左右。（开头已给出，但不计入总词数）；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear teachers and classmates,
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3 . Culture can affect not just language and customs, but also how people experience the world on surprisingly basic levels.

Researchers, with the help of brain scans, have uncovered shocking differences in perception(感知) between Westerners and Asians, what they see when they look at a city street, for example, or even how they perceive a simple line in a square, according to findings published in a leading science journal

In western countries, culture makes people think of themselves as highly independent entities(实体) .When looking at scenes, Westerners tend to focus more on central objects than on their surroundings. East Asian cultures, however emphasize inter-dependence. When Easterners look at a scene, they tend to focus on surroundings as well as the object.

Using an experiment involving two tasks, Dr Hedden asked subjects to look at a line simply to estimate its length, a task that is played to American strengths. In another, they estimated the line's length relative to the size of a square, an easier task for the Asians.

The level of brain activity, by tracking blood flow, was then measured by Brain Scanners. The experiment found that although there was no difference in performance, and the tasks were very easy, the levels of activity in the subjects’ brains were different. For the Americans, areas linked to attention lit up more, when they worked on the task they tended to find more difficult--estimating the line's size relative to the square. For the Asians, the attention areas lit up more during the harder task also--estimating the line's length without comparing it to the square. The findings are a reflection of more than ten years of previous experimental research into east-west differences

In one study, for instance, researchers offered people a choice among five pens, four red and one green. Easterners were more likely to choose a red pen while Westerners were more likely to choose the green one.

Culture is not affecting how you see the world, but how you choose to understand and internalize(使内化) it. But such habits can be changed. Some psychological studies suggest that when an Easterner goes to the West or vice versa, habits of thought and perception also begin to change. Such research gives us clues on how our brain works and is hopeful for us to develop programs to improve our memory, memory techniques and enhance and accelerate our learning skills.

1. According to the passage, Chinese people are most likely to_________.

A．emphasize independent thinking more

B．always focus more on their surroundings

C．focus on the context as well as object

D．think of Westerners as highly independent entities

2. We know from the passage that people's brains will be more active when_________.

A．the task is much easier

B．the blood flow is tracked

C．people begin to choose colors

D．the task is more difficult

3. What do the findings of the experiments mentioned in the passage indicate?

A．They indicate that culture has a great impact on the way people talk and behave.

B．They show that Easterners and Westerners have great differences in perceiving the world

C．They suggest that people's habits of thought and perception can be changed in different cultures.

D．They make it clear that Easterners and Westerners lay emphasis on different things

4. It can be inferred from the passage that_________.

A．Easterners prefer collectivism to individualism

B．East Asian cultures lay more emphasis on independence

C．It took over ten years to find out how to improve our brainpower

D．Americans will change their habits of perception when they're in Britain

4 . In 2017, I began my service as a volunteer in a village in the West African nation of Benin. I expected to feel   _______ during the holiday, longing for the _______ at home far in Canada. However, in Benin, I felt _______, mostly due to the people around me.

Life in Benin was definitely _______. In addition to teaching five classes, I had to _______ a different living situation. There was no electricity or running water.

As I grew more comfortable with life in Benin, I decided to _______ them to my house for a feast of a Beninese favorite: spaghetti omelets( 意大利面煎蛋饼) on Thanksgiving Day.

Since I didn’t have enough time to _______ the meal, all my host family, colleagues and friends _______ and joined in. I appreciated being in their _______, for they had helped me feel at home in Benin. ________ broke out as I admitted that I felt so lucky to be with my new Beninese “family” on this ________ day.

________ like this helped me discover that we all had a great deal ________. In a way, Beninese celebrate   Thanksgiving every day. At the ________ of Beninese culture are strong familial ________ and a love for enjoying a meal together. As for me, serving as a volunteer taught me more about giving gratitude than any other ________ I’ve had.

I know that when I sit down at the table this year in Canada, surrounded by family and food, I will ________ appreciate everything I have in my life. But a great part of my heart will be ________ for Benin, longing to ________ just one more feast and telling everyone just one more time: I am ________ to you.

1.

A．happy

B．free

C．lonely

D．desperate

2.

A．holidays

B．changes .

C．comforts

D．entertainments

3.

A．admired

B．loved

C．suspected

D．scared

4.

A．challenging

B．conventional

C．perfect

D．refreshing

5.

A．give up

B．adjust to

C．recover from

D．focus on

6.

A．lead

B．send

C．invite

D．accompany

7.

A．purchase

B．order

C．pack

D．prepare

8.

A．shared

B．left

C．nodded

D．arrived

9.

A．presence

B．devotion

C．contribution

D．guidance

10.

A．Debates

B．Conflicts

C．Cheers

D．Whispers

11.

A．special

B．regular

C．proud

D．glorious .

12.

A．Assessments

B．Explanations

C．Accounts

D．Moments

13.

A．in public

B．as usual

C．in common

D．as well

14.

A．core

B．top

C．end

D．bottom

15.

A．bonds .

B．criteria

C．phenomena

D．circumstances

16.

A．practice

B．training

C．project

D．experience

17.

A．absolutely

B．possibly

C．gradually

D．generally

18.

A．begging

B．beating

C．looking

D．aching

19.

A．create

B．cook

C．obtain

D．observe

20.

A．regretful

B．thankful

C．merciful

D．respectful

5 . 假如你是李华，你的英国笔友 Peter对中国的传统节日特别感兴趣，特写信向你询问有关端午节的信息，以便于更好地领略中国文化，请你给他写封回信，内容如下：
1. 节日的时间和由来。
2. 节日的传统活动。
3. 节日的意义。
注意：
1. 词数100左右。
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：the Dragon Boat Festival，dragon boat racing (龙舟赛)
Dear Peter,

I’m glad to hear that you are interested in Chinese traditional festivals.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

6 . You might have heard a lot about ancient towns and ancient cities in China. Here, we list several of the most beautiful ancient villages in China.

Baoshan Stone City, Yunnan Province

Baoshan Stone City was built on a huge mushroom-shaped rock, and only has about one hundred houses. The houses are laid out in an orderly way, built on the rock, and linked by stone steps. The Naxi people there still lead an original life and grow crops in terraces(梯田); you can experience the colorful culture of the Naxi ethnic(民族的) group there.

Tuvas Village in Kanas, Xinjiang

Kanas Tuvas Village is near the mysterious Lake Kanas. The small village is located in a valley, and only has about 80 houses. These Swiss-style wooden houses are all surrounded by wooden fences. Tuvas is an ancient minority group. They traditionally lived as hunter-gathers. You can visit a local family, go herding(放牧) with the locals and experience the peaceful ancient village life.

Jiaju Tibetan Village, Danba, Sichuan Province

Jiaju Tibetan Village is known as the “Tibetan fairyland”. It stands on a mountain slope, and consists of about 140 houses. These unique houses are all built with crown-shaped roofs, red caves, and white walls, which make the houses look like little castles among the forest.

Xijiang Miao Village, Guizhou Province

If you’re interested in the Miao Minority, Xijiang Miao Village can be a great destionation for deepening your understanding of Miao history and culture. It’s the largest Miao village in China, and now has 1,432 households with a population of over 5,000, of which 99.5% are Miao ethnic group. It’s also famous for the houses built on poles of different heights.

1. What can you do in Kanas Tuvas Village?

A．Hike in terraces.	B．See houses of a foreign style.
C．Go hunting with the locals.	D．Learn about houses built on poles.

2. Where can you admire the houses like castles?

A．In Baoshan Stone City.	B．In Kanas Tuvas Village.
C．In Jiaju Tibetan Village.	D．In Xijiang Miao Village.

3. What can we infer about the villages mentioned in the text?

A．They remained secret to the outside world in the past.

B．They were originally built to defend their homeland.

C．They are still cut off and difficult to access nowadays.

D．They are the ethnic villages with unique architecture.

7 . 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。

Generally we know a little about the western people and their ways of life. When the difference is       1    (wide) than our expectation, it becomes a cultural shock.

Cultural     2     (shock) may come in different ways. Once my friend,     3     businessman, after concluding a business with his suppliers in Hangzhou,     4     (whisper)to me, “Do we have to dine (进餐) together with them? ”I knew he was not sure of our dinner culture and reassured (使安心) him, “Yes, if you wish,     5     not necessary.” He did choose to dine with the suppliers but I don't think he enjoyed it. Hard as I tried     6     (focus) the dialogue on my friend, the suppliers always talked to me,     7     (leave) my friend seated there listening to a(n)     8     (relevant) conversation.

People who are familiar     9     Chinese ways know Chinese people drink hot water, and always remind their friends not to drink       10     (direct)when they receive a cup of water. I, too, don't take any chance, either ask my clients whether they need chilled water or normal or remind them the water might be hot.

China is an open country now and the cultural exchange has been quite frequent over the last 30 years. Such cultural shocks are less and less shocking.

8 . I’d never been to a Day of the Dead festival before. As my dad and I looked around for seats, I _______ Marco, my best friend, hurrying toward us. “Hi, Mr. O’kane,” he _______ my dad. Then he turned to me. “Nate! Will you help me?"

“Whatever you need,” I said.

Marco threw me parts of a _______ : Mexican sandals（凉鞋）, a straw hat, a cane(手杖), a gray wig, and an“ old man” mask（面具）. “My cousin couldn’t_______ !” Marco’s voice rang with worry.

“It’s part of a traditional dance” he said.

“You expect me to dance? ” I _______ . “I don’t dance!”

Marco smiled. “It’ll be fun. And hurry! We’re _______ late.”

“ We’re going to do a lot of stomping(跺脚). Slow at first. Keep one hand _______ on your back, like an old man with an ache.” added Marco.

The speakers _______ : “Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for The Dance of the Little Old Men!”

“Be quick,” Marco _______ to me to follow his lead.

We all began stomping slowly to music. I could only see ________ the small holes of the mask. I continued to stomp, trying to ________ what to do. I leaned on my cane and kept a hand low on my back. After a few minutes of dancing like that, my back ________ started to ache.

The music ________ . And we stomped quickly. Performing with Mexican sandals was ________ . People laughed as we hopped and kicked, but after a moment the laughter turned into cheers.

Marco gave me a thumbs-up. As the audience clapped for our group, I said to him happily, “You were right. That was ________ .”

1.

A．watched

B．spotted

C．monitored

D．observed

2.

A．satisfied

B．ignored

C．contacted

D．greeted

3.

A．suit

B．chain

C．decoration

D．costume

4.

A．make it

B．get it

C．focus on

D．go through

5.

A．chatted

B．despaired

C．hesitated

D．replied

6.

A．staying

B．running

C．working

D．changing

7.

A．up

B．high

C．low

D．down

8.

A．shouted

B．announced

C．defined

D．issued

9.

A．signaled

B．pointed

C．moved

D．complained

10.

A．through

B．in

C．over

D．under

11.

A．bring about

B．carry on

C．figure out

D．put out

12.

A．extremely

B．possibly

C．truly

D．finally

13.

A．disappeared

B．sped up

C．started

D．faded away

14.

A．typical

B．brief

C．tough

D．flexible

15.

A．significant

B．creative

C．beneficial

D．fun

9 . People often talk about cultural differences between western and eastern countries, but how about the western world itself? Surprisingly, a closer look at it can reveal a good many curious details.

The most obvious characteristic of the majority of Americans is that they smile a lot. It does not matter whether they have a strong reason to smile; they do it, sometimes simply because they have to. A smile is not just a powerful marketing tool but also a way to show that someone is friendly, and that life in general is fine. Europeans, on the contrary, prefer to keep a more neutral   (不露声色的) facial expression. They smile mostly when they are in a good mood, or feel amused; if not, a European’s face will remain neutral, or even dull. In Russia, for example, there is a proverb saying that laughing for no reason is a sign of a fool. It does not mean that Europeans are serious, or that they do not have a sense of humor.

The same refers to communication in general. Americans are extremely communicative; small talk and chats are common. Europeans talk mostly when there is something to say, and rarely enter communication just for the purpose of talking to other people. American people prefer to express what they think carefully, considering how it might affect surrounding people. Europeans are more straightforward, even with unfamiliar people. A European friend will almost always voice their opinion on different occasions, and will not hesitate to remind you that you need to lose some weight or take a shower.

It can be said that Americans are people of contrasts. They are open-minded, flexible, and ready to accept everything new enthusiastically; but at the same time, American society manages to bring up unbelievable conservatives. Americans are extremely politically correct, which, in most cases, is indeed a secure and beneficial practice, but it can also mess up daily or even private communication, sometimes preventing having close relationships. Europeans, on the contrary, are more straightforward, preferring to tell the truth in direct ways. Each way of communication is different — neither is correct or incorrect.

1. What does the author say about smiling?

A．It is culture-related within western countries.

B．It is a powerful marketing tool across cultures.

C．It is thought of as a sign of a fool in America.

D．It is regarded as being socially necessary in Europe.

2. What is typical of Europeans’ communication?

A．Beating around the bush.	B．Having small talk and chats.
C．Hiding their feelings carefully.	D．Expressing themselves openly.

3. What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to?

A．Being straightforward.	B．Being politically correct.
C．Accepting everything new.	D．Raising unbelievable conservatives.

4. How is the text mainly developed?

A．By analyzing cause and effect.	B．By making comparisons.
C．By classifying body language.	D．By discussing research findings.

10 . Color is considered one of the most useful and powerful design tools you have. People respond to different colors in different ways. Colors tell someone if you are friendly. In the same way they affect whether someone will continue clicking through your website. Colors determine if someone will start reading your article in a magazine or post on your website.

Colors also help to keep people involved on your website and determine how long they stay. Of course that’s not just about the content. Colors also influence how people will respond and behave.

The next time you go into a fast-food restaurant, look closely at the colors. Do they decorate with vivid reds and oranges because they encourage diners to eat and leave quickly like many of the fast-food establishments(企业)？That is exactly the response they want.

Different cultures have different attitudes and preferences; thus, they will have another color reaction. In China, “white” stands for death and in Brazil, it is the color purple while in America it is black. People from warm countries respond favorably to warm colors; people from colder climates prefer cooler colors. In America, green is associated with jealousy or money. Blue (the most popular) is associated with trust, responsibility, belonging and coolness.

This also means that color affects shopping habits. Different colors attract different kinds of customers. Red, orange, black and royal blue attract impulse(冲动的)buyers. Pink, light blue and navy attract smart budget shoppers. There is really a lot into it. To experience this, why not click on the following large companies’ websites that have spent the funds on this type of research now?

1. This passage mainly tells us ______

A．what colors mean to people in different countries.

B．colors affect people in many different countries.

C．which kind of color does good to people’s health.

D．a good website should have as many kinds of colors as possible.

2. According to this passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A．Reds and oranges in a restaurant will make you stay there longer.

B．In Brazil, the color purple is associated with death.

C．People from warm countries will like cooler colors better.

D．People’s shopping habits will not be affected by colors

3. What would the author probably talk about in the next paragraph?

A．To offer some large companies’ websites.

B．To introduce what colors mean in different countries.

C．To tell us how to use colors in our daily life.

D．To give more examples about successful restaurants.