1 . 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Chinese characters evolved (演变) from pictures and signs, and the art of calligraphy developed naturally from this special writing system of Chinese characters. By    1    (use) a brush to write Chinese characters, calligraphers can express their thoughts, feelings, and personalities in a point or a line,    2    Chinese   calligraphy is also called the art of lines. The Chinese saying “The handwriting reveals(透露) the writer” is     3    (direct) related to calligraphy. It means people are often judged by their handwriting.   The written characters show the calligrapher’s way    4    (understand) life.

Practicing calligraphy helps    5    person to achieve relaxation and inner peace. In the past, children    6     (train) at an early age to practice writing. Great attention is paid    7    calligraphy today with exhibitions and     8    (compete) among both the young and the old from many walks of life. To learn calligraphy, one will need a brush, ink, paper, and ink stone, which are commonly    9    (refer) to   as the Four   Treasures   of Study. Although calligraphy uses Chinese words as the vehicle of expression, one does not have to know Chinese to appreciate its beauty.   As Chinese culture spreads throughout the world nowadays, calligraphy is becoming       10    (popular) than ever before.

2 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式.

The Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. It was created thousands of years ago     1     (guide)agricultural production.

Grain in Ear(芒种)，the     2     (nine)solar term，begins on June 5 this year and signifies the ripening of wheat. Regions near the Yangtze River     3     (be)about to enter the Plum Rains season. Plum Rains，often     4     (occur)during June and July，refer to the long period of continuous rainy or cloudy weather. It happens to be the time for plums(李子)to ripen，    5    explains the origin of its name. Green plums contain a variety of natural and high-quality organic acids and are rich in minerals.     6     ，fresh plums are acerbic(酸的)and need to be boiled before serving. There was an allusion(典故)that Cao Cao and Liu Bei，two central figures in the Three Kingdoms period(AD 220—280)，talked about     7    (hero)while boiling green plums.

“An Miao”(meaning seedling protection)is a traditional farming activity of southern Anhui province that     8    (practice)since the early Ming Dynasty(1368—1644). People make different types of bread with wheat flour and color them with vegetable Juice. The bread is used     9     a sacrificial offering(祭品)to pray for a good harvest and people’s     10     (safe).

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 . 假定你是李华，你的英国网友Tom对中国传统节日非常感兴趣，他写信向你询问。请你根据以下要点，给他写一封回信，向他介绍一个你最喜爱的节日。
要点：1.节日的名称、时间；
2.节日的庆祝方式；
3. 邀请他来体验。
注意：1.词数：100词左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom，
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Yours,

Li Hua

5 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式

“Carnival” comes from two Latin words,    1    (mean) “No more meat”. In Europe,    2    it   began , people saw carnival   as the   last   chance to have   fun at the   end of the winter season.    3    (have)   fun meant eating, drinking   and dressing up. The most famous     carnival was in Venice. At first, it lasted for just one day.    4    time passed, the carnival        period was extended.   People   walked   around   the   streets   wearing   masks,   doing    5    they wanted without    6    (recognize).

Later, wearing   masks   was   limited   by   law.   Finally,   at   the   end   of   the   18th   century,   masks    7    (ban)   completely. But   in    8    late   1970s,   the   tradition   was   revived   by students and the festival was developed for tourists. Today, carnival in Venice is celebrated for five days in February. Hotels are    9    (full) booked and the narrow streets are crowded    10    wonderful costumes. If the key to Rio is music and movement, then in Venice it is the mystery of masks.

6 . For hundreds of years, women in Myanmar’s Kayah area have worn bronze rings around their necks and other parts of their body. The rings are a traditional symbol of beauty. They also extend the necks of the women, making them very long.

But now, younger Kayan women are turning away from the tradition of their ancestors, Mu Tu is one of the few women who knows how to make the traditional rings and put them on.

83-year-old Maria Khaing has been wearing rings on her neck, wrists and knees since she was eight years old. Maria never removes the rings, even when cooking, eating or working. Wearing neck rings was once expected of all Kayan women. But more and more have started to shun the practice. Maria’s granddaughter, 20-year-old Za Oo, is among those who have not followed the tradition. “They’re heavy and uncomfortable. Also I don’t know much about them. That’s why I don’t wear them,” she said.

The rings make the women’s necks very long. But they also press down on the bones around the shoulders. Wearing the rings can also cause discomfort when swallowing. Even Mu Tu admits that safety is a concern. “If you don’t make the rings correctly, someone can choke (窒息).” she said.

Whether safety or changing fashion, many young Kayah women are turning their backs on the tradition. Experts say there are now fewer than 100 long-necked women in Myanmar, down from about 300 in the 1990s. Some people wonder, however, if tourists will still come to buy goods in Kayah when the long-necked women are gone.

1. How long has Maria Khaing been wearing rings on her neck?

A．48 years.	B．83 years.
C．20 years.	D．75 years

2. What does the underlined word “shun” in paragraph 3 probably refer to?

A．Improve.	B．Avoid.
C．Explain.	D．Follow.

3. Za Oo doesn’t wear rings on her neck because ________.

A．her father doesn’t want her to wear them

B．she thinks the practice not safe

C．she knows little about the tradition

D．she finds it unfashionable

4. What can we learn from the passage?

A．The rings are a symbol of beauty to all the women in Kayah.

B．Most Kayah women know how to make neck rings.

C．Fewer and fewer young Kayah women are wearing neck rings.

D．No tourists will come when the long-necked women are gone.