1 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落的开头语续写两段话，使之构成一个完整的故事。

Christmas Day was coming. I was just a kid then, and my big sister told me there was no Santa Claus. I fled to my Grandma because she would be straight with me. I knew Grandma always told me the truth. Grandma was home, and I told her everything. “No Santa Claus?” She shouted. “Ridiculous! Don’t believe it. “Now, put on your coat, and let’s go.”

“Go where, Grandma?” I asked. “Where” turned out to be Kerby’s General Store, the one store in town that had a little bit of just about everything. As we walked through its doors, Grandma handed me ten dollars. “Take this money, and buy something for someone who needs it. I’ll wait for you in the car.” Then she turned and walked out of Kerby’s.

I was only eight years old. I’d often gone shopping with my mother, but never had I shopped for anything all by myself. The store seemed big and crowded, full of people competing to finish their Christmas shopping. For a few moments I just stood there, confused, holding that ten-dollar bill, wondering what to buy and who to buy it for. I suddenly thought of Bobby Decker, who was a kid with bad breath and messy hair. He sat right behind me in Mrs. Pollock’s grade-two class. Bobby Decker didn’t have a coat. I knew that because he never went out for break during the winter. His mother always wrote a note, telling the teacher that he had a cough, but we kids knew that Bobby Decker didn’t have a cough, and he didn’t have a coat. I would buy Bobby Decker a coat! I chose a red one, which looked really warm, and he would like that.

“Is this a Christmas present for someone?” the lady behind the counter asked kindly, as I laid ten dollars down. “Yes.”

The nice lady smiled at me, put the coat in a bag and wished me a Merry Christmas.

注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1:

That evening, Grandma helped me wrap (包裹) the coat in Christmas paper.

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Paragraph2:

Grandma and I waited breathlessly for Bobby Decker’s front door to open.

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2 . The “24 solar terms” (节气) originated and was first used in China. It was created thousands of years ago on the basis of practical needs of agricultural. Ancient Chinese people used it to guide agricultural production, explain special climate signs and even come up with healthy living tips. Last year, the 24 solar terms was added to UNESCO's world cultural heritage list(联合国教科文组织世界文化遗产名录). Now, it has been brought to life thanks to a creative designer from Southwest China's Guizhou Province.

On the eve of this year's Qingming Festival, Shi Changhong released (发布) his version of reproduced and packaged characters for each solar term in the form of “moving art” of gifs. Since their first release on Zcool on March 29, the gifs have won great praise among the general public and quickly flooded the social media with millions of hits during the festival period.

To maximize publicity, Shi released his work in three forms: the video, the animation and pictures. The background sounds add to the brilliance.

“When I watch the short video, I can strongly feel the Chinese-style elements hidden in it. And it is really cool to liven up traditional Chinese culture in such a unique way.” WeChat user Xiao Feifei said.

“It is really a comfort to me to see so many people like my latest work. To be honest, it would really surprise me if the work had not aroused great interest among Chinese people. The 24 solar terms is a deeply rooted concept that covers the essence of Chinese wisdom. However, only a small portion of people know all the names or the correct order of those terms. My intention is to increase Chinese people’s self-awareness to learn more about our traditional fine culture. Actually, the 24 solar terms work is only a part of my whole design program ‘Charm China’, which I started a year ago.” Shi told China Daily.

1. Which part of the newspaper does the text probably belong to?

A．Travel.

B．Culture.

C．Agriculture.

D．Education.

2. What do you think the underlined word “Zcool” refers to?

A．Newspaper.	B．Magazine.
C．Radio broadcast.	D．Website.

3. Which of the following statements is true according to the text?

A．The background sounds of the work make the video more attractive.

B．It really surprised Shi Changhong to see so many people like his latest work.

C．Most people know all the names or the correct order of the 24 solar terms.

D．The 24 solar terms work designed by Shi Changhong was added to UNESCO’s heritage list.

4. What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To introduce a creative designer.

B．To introduce the 24 solar terms work.

C．To introduce the origin of the 24 solar terms.

D．To introduce a design program “Charm China”.

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。

The art of paper-cutting in China may date back to the second century, since paper    1    (invent)by Cai Lun in the Eastern Han Dynasty in China. As paper became more affordable, paper0cutting became one of the most important    2    (type) of Chinese folk art. Later,    3     different regions adopting their own cultural styles, this art form spread to other parts of the world.    4     (usual), the artworks are made of red paper, as red is associated with    5    (happy) in Chinese culture, but other colors are also used.

With    6    (it) long history, paper-cutting,    7    originated in China, has been very popular among the ordinary Chinese people. People put up papercuts on walls, windows and doors at wedding ceremonies or festivals     8    (strengthen) the cheerful atmosphere.

Chinese papercuts are rich in content. The auspicious（吉祥的）designs symbolize good luck and the avoidance of evil. The child, lotus and bat designs suggest a family with    9    large number of children and grandchildren. Birds, livestock, fruit, fish and worms are also familiar objects    10    (accept) by Chinese farmers. In a word, papercuts used in different occasions have different meanings.

4 . Yesterday was Mother’s Day. Unfortunately, my mother was not among the many happy mothers, as I couldn’t visit her this year. I made a ___on the phone that I would go to see her as soon as possible.

My mother always says that kids don’t need to ___a national day to say they love their mums. However, I remember one year I ___calling her on that very day, and the next morning she rang up to complain about it.

If you ___Thailand, you could hear the sentimental(伤感的) songs about mothers’ greatest love playing in ___places a week before the holiday. Schools, especially, are places that take this day very ___. Back in my teenage years, I ___there was once a Mother’s Day singing ___and my friend represented the school. She was so emotional while singing the famous song on Mother’s Day ___Kah Nam Nom that she almost didn’t finish the song.

However, her deep connection to the song helped her to ____third prize. After the contest, I asked her why she was so emotional ____the song. She told me that while she was singing, suddenly she had the ____that one day her mother would no longer be with her and every word in the song became ____. Every time I hear this song, it’s not my mother who ____to my mind but a ____of my friend crying with a microphone in her hand. The image ____vivid today.

Last week, a colleague ____an experience with me — every year on Mother’s Day, she has to attend a ____ceremony at her daughter’s school. Every year the teachers invite ____to the school for a big gathering in which students pay ____with flower garlands(花环). She said that the event was filled with the sobbing sounds mixed with Mother’s Day anthems.

1.

A．remark

B．promise

C．practice

D．suggestion

2.

A．long for

B．turn to

C．wait for

D．refer to

3.

A．missed

B．tried

C．regretted

D．avoided

4.

A．visit

B．like

C．leave

D．hate

5.

A．secret

B．public

C．large

D．possible

6.

A．strangely

B．carelessly

C．seriously

D．kindly

7.

A．remember

B．think

C．doubt

D．wonder

8.

A．program

B．activity

C．competition

D．show

9.

A．called

B．designed

C．made

D．created

10.

A．assist

B．place

C．win

D．adopt

11.

A．in

B．expect

C．besides

D．about

12.

A．duty

B．gift

C．idea

D．habit

13.

A．interesting

B．heartbreaking

C．delighting

D．puzzling

14.

A．hits

B．comes

C．occurs

D．catches

15.

A．picture

B．guess

C．part

D．drawing

16.

A．develops

B．controls

C．remains

D．increases

17.

A．compared

B．shared

C．provided

D．filled

18.

A．common

B．special

C．serious

D．rare

19.

A．friends

B．fathers

C．students

D．mothers

20.

A．respect

B．attention

C．satisfaction

D．manners

5 . Music and art festivals are fun and exciting events. If you're panning to go to a festival, it's important to plan your trip carefully to ensure that you re safe and have a good time.

■Bring clothes to keep warm or cool

In addition to your fun festival clothing, pack a raincoat, some light tank tops, and a sweater or sweatshirt. Don't forget longer pants for cool evenings or bad weather. In general, it's best to leave your umbrella at home because they can be dangerous in large crowds.

■Get a cheap tent and sleeping bag for multi - day festivals

A majority of people end up throwing their tent away after long festivals, since they normally break from the use. Pick up a less expensive tent with enough room for you and your friends and pack a comfortable seeping bag for yourself, 1f you don't want to camp at the festival, remember to book an AirBnb or a hotel room nearby!

■Place a first aid kit in a proper place

Before the festival, buy a small first aid kit with band aids, and any medication that you need to take, in case you get minor injuries or a headache. Keep it in a proper place that's easily accessible, like your tent or car.

1. Why should umbrellas be left at home?

A．They take up too much space.	B．The weather will be terrible.
C．They might hurt someone.	D．Travelers prefer raincoats,

2. What do most people do with tents after festivals?

A．Sell them.

B．Return them.

C．Pack them up.

D．Throw them away.

3. What is suggested about the first aid kit?

A．It should be put at hand.	B．It ought to be big enough.
C．It must contain all medicines.	D．It has to be placed in the car.

6 . 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。

Poetry (诗歌) is never far away from our daily lives. Many of us grew up reciting classic poems, learning to enjoy this beautiful art form that’s able to use just a few lines     1     (express) such rich meanings.

The Chinese Shijing, which dates back     2     the Western Zhou Dynasty, has a    3     (long) history than the Homeric epics (荷马史诗). Even today, classic poems are appreciated by a lot of people.

To recognize the special ability of poetry and get its     4     (create) spirit, World Poetry Day     5     (hold) by the United Nations on March 21 each year to support linguistic (语言的) diversity through poetic expression.

The Chinese Poetry Congress (中国诗词大会) showing classic poetry is     6     (extreme) popular. The competition saw over 100 hopeful participants taking part in a number of challenges. The participants,     7     ages range from 7 to 70, include students, farmers, teachers and foreign     8     (compete) with an interest in Chinese literature.

And even TV series involving poetry are very     9     (success). For example, in The Legend of Zhenhuan, one of the drama’s most moving songs was adapted from a poem     10     (write) by Wen Tingyun of the Tang Dynasty.

7 . 语法填词

One of China’s largest hanfu-themed     1    (event), the annual Hanfu Cultural Festival in Xitang ancient town, East China’s Zhejiang Province,     2    (hold) from October 28 to 31 last year. According to statistics from the organizer, 157,326 visitors attended the festival, many of     3     were hanfu-wearing enthusiasts, called “tong pao”.

    4    (origin) from the collection of ancient Chinese poetry Book of Songs, the word tong pao is now used to describe whoever appreciates     5    (tradition) Han Chinese clothing.     6    (forbid) during China’s last feudal(封建的) dynasty, the Manchu-ruled Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), hanfu clothing has been little known     7     the public for many decades.

Nowadays, hanfu     8    (make) a comeback. Tong pao has risen in number over the past 15 years     9     a worker in Central China’s Henan Province named Wang Letian made a hanfu-style suit and wore     10     in public in 2003.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What does the speaker say about gift-giving rules in North America ?

A．Strange.

B．Frightening.

C．Simple.

2. What does the speaker think of Japanese gift-giving rules ?

A．Strict.

B．Out-of-date.

C．Detailed and ancient.

3. Who don’t exchange gifts much in social and business situation ?

A．The Japanese.

B．The Europeans.

C．The Middle Easterners.

4. What can be inferred from the speech?

A．Color plays an important role in gift-giving.

B．Middle Easterners seldom give flowers as gifts.

C．Friends usually give no gifts to each other in the US.

9 . In the United States, it is not customary（习惯的）to telephone someone very early in the morning. If you telephone him early in the morning, __________ he is shaving or having breakfast, the __________ of the call shows that the matter is very important and __________ immediate attention. The same meaning _________with telephone calls made after 11:00 pm. If someone __________ a call during sleeping hours, he considers it a matter of life and __________.The time chosen for the call communicates its importance.

In __________ life, time plays a very important part. In the U.S., ____________ may feel they are not well _________ if the invitation to a dinner party is extended only three or four days before the party date. But it is ______ in all countries. In other areas of the world, it may be considered ____________ to make an appointment too far ahead of ___________ because plans made for a date more than a week away may be_________. The meaning of time differs in different parts of the world. Thus, misunderstandings _________between people from cultures that treat time differently. Promptness（准时）is __________ highly in American life, for example. If not prompt, they may be regarded as impolite or not fully __________. In the U.S. no one would think of keeping a business ____waiting for an hour, it would be too impolite. A person who is five minutes late is __________ to make a short _________. If he is less than five minutes late, he will say a few words of __________, though perhaps he will not complete the sentence.

1.

A．and

B．but

C．while

D．until

2.

A．reason

B．time

C．person

D．place

3.

A．requires

B．explains

C．pays

D．invites

4.

A．comes

B．goes

C．deals

D．happens

5.

A．sends

B．phones

C．receives

D．replies

6.

A．help

B．trouble

C．death

D．attitude

7.

A．social

B．special

C．official

D．local

8.

A．hosts

B．waiters

C．guests

D．postmen

9.

A．thought

B．respected

C．praised

D．served

10.

A．true

B．same

C．common

D．different

11.

A．foolish

B．brave

C．polite

D．impossible

12.

A．future

B．schedule

C．delivery

D．preparation

13.

A．recovered

B．ignored

C．recognized

D．forgotten

14.

A．cause

B．spread

C．appear

D．transport

15.

A．told

B．looked

C．believed

D．valued

16.

A．capable

B．valuable

C．comfortable

D．responsible

17.

A．merchant

B．partner

C．owner

D．competitor

18.

A．expected

B．ordered

C．suggested

D．requested

19.

A．apology

B．speech

C．fine

D．performance

20.

A．regret

B．enjoyment

C．introduction

D．explanation

10 . 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。

Double 11, originating from some universities in Nanjing in     1     1990s, is called Singles Day in China because it falls     2    . Nov.11 by coincidence（巧合）when many young people will hold many parties to look for the one they love.

But in 2009 the online retail firm（零售公司）Alibaba adopted the day to promote a massive online shopping sale. It is said that the date was easy     3    (remember), and conveniently placed in a consumer spending lull（淡季）between National Day     4    Chinese New Year holiday.

Since 2011，Double 11     5    (become) the symbol of E-commerce, when people can buy lots of things they like at a low price. However, there are also some     6    (disadvantage). For example, people might buy some products they don't need at all or buy something with a high price but in low quality. What's     7    (bad), there are always lots of complaints and they may therefore get annoyed for this. In my opinion,    8     shopping online on that day brings consumers a lot of convenience, they should be     9    (care) and buy in the shop with a good reputation in case of     10    (cheat).