1 . A music festival is a community event focusing on live performances of singing and instrument playing that is often presented with a theme. On the list are the music festivals for fans around the world. Find your favorite now!

Field Day

January 1, 2023, Sydney

Field Day means New Year’s Day for young people in Sydney. Seen as the city’s original multi-stage party, it’s a gathering of friends coming together for a great fun-filled first day of the year. There’s an air of hope and positive energy on a perfect summer’s day.

The Envision Festival

February 27—March 6, 2023, Uvita

The Envision Festival is an annual gathering in Costa Rica that aims to provide an opportunity for different cultures to work with one another to create a better community. The festival encourages people to practice art, music, dance performances, and education. Meanwhile, our connection with nature is expected to be strengthened.

The McDowell Mountain Music Festival

March 2—4, 2023, Phoenix

The McDowell Mountain Music Festival is Phoenix’s musical celebration of community culture. Since its foundation in 2004, it has been the only 100% non-profit music festival designed to support, entertain and educate the community. The festival attracts thousands of visitors each year from around the country, and it is an opportunity to experience true culture.

The Old Settler’s Music Festival

April 20—23, 2023, Dale

The Old Settler’s Music Festival is a nationally known music festival for American music. The festival is held in the country of Texas at the height of the wild flower season. The Old Settler’s Music Festival offers great music and activities for the whole family.

1. In which city can people enjoy a fun New Year’s Day?

A．Phoenix.

B．Uvita.

C．Sydney.

D．Dale.

2. What is special about the McDowell Mountain Music Festival?

A．It encourages people to receive education.	B．It is not aimed at making money.
C．It provides an opportunity for friend gathering.	D．It focuses on cultural exchanges.

3. Which festivals are connected with nature?

A．Field Day and the Envision Festival.

B．The Envision Festival and the McDowell Mountain Music Festival.

C．The Old Settler’s Music Festival and the McDowell Mountain Music Festival.

D．The Envision Festival and the Old Settler’s Music Festival.

2 . 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。

Yu Rong, a Chinese artist, thinks of a new way to introduce     1     ancient story of Hua Mulan in her picture book. In the book, I Am Hua Mulan, she tells the story by     2     (combine) Chinese paper-cutting with international artistic styles. She places Shaanxi papercuts over western-style pencil sketches (素描)    3     (create) typical presentation of Chineseelements (要素), which turns out to be a     4     (success) and impressive breakthrough.

Hua Mulan,     5     story has been told by generations in China, was a fighter from the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534). As a devoted daughter, she dressed herself as a man to serve in the army     6     place of her father. Mulan’s character, such as courage, kindness and a disinterested attitude towards fame and fortune, made     7     (she) one of the most respected historical Chinese heroines. Mulan’s story has been adapted     8     (frequent) in modern media. For example, in 1998, Disney produced a film named Mulan, which     9     (consider) a great success by critics and the public right after its release.

To better tell the story, Yu Rong takes inspiration from her several     10     (visit) to sites of ancient battles and Henan Province’s Yu Opera. After years of preparation she finally makes this extraordinary work.

3 . 假如你是李华，近来政府加大了文物保护的力度。请你以“保护文物（Cultural Relics Protection）”为题，用英语为你校英文报写一篇文章。内容包括：
1. 文物的重要性；
2. 保护措施；
3. 你的想法。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Cultural Relics Protection

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4 . 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。

Facility Miller, a 32-year-old British woman,     1       has a Chinese husband, still remembers the     2     (excite) when she first learned to use the “red packet” function on WeChat in 2017. She sent and grabbed some red packets in her Chinese family's group. The rule in her family was that the person who grabbed the highest amount sent     3     next.

    4     (attract) by the unique way of communicating, many foreigners     5     (join) in sending and grabbing red packets so far. Usually, the money in each packet is randomly loaded. Thus the amount of money one can grab     6       (large) depends on his or her luck, from 0.01 yuan to less than 200 yuan. Many foreigners get more familiar     7     Chinese culture through red packets”. Four years ago, when Facility Miller     8     (send) 5.20 or 8.88 yuan red packets, she had no idea about the hidden meanings. Now she has not only known about them,     9     also has sent a few.

However, the popularity of virtual red packets doesn't stop people sending paper red packets     10     (contain) real cash during the Spring Festival It is called lucky money. In Chinese tradition, people consider giving children lucky money as a blessing.

5 . Why Do Brides Wear White

In many societies the color white has been associated with purity and virtue, and that is one reason why some brides choose to wear white, especially in the West. Usually, you will hear that brides wear white because “it’s a tradition”. But, historically, white was not the only color considered for wedding dresses.     1    

For many centuries in Western societies, wedding dresses had different colors.     2     Brides tended to buy a wedding dress that could be worn again, or they simply wore the best dress they already owned. And white is not practical: it is difficult to keep clean and is therefore not ideal for many situations or for repeated wear.

Many brides chose to wear dresses of other colors for their wedding and beyond.     3     They do so largely thanks to a trend that started with Queen Victoria’s 1840 wedding to Prince Albert.

    4     Although not in as many different media as we have now, they still had a tendency to be trendsetting. So Victoria chose to wear a white gown (女礼服)—reportedly to show off the fine detailed Honiton lace produced by the British lace industry, which was depressed at the time. Her fashion choice was widely reported in newspapers and magazines.     5     Eventually, the trend of a white wedding gown spread across all economic levels and it was strengthened as “tradition” in the 20th century.

A．So why do so many of today’s brides wear white?

B．But why are brides so particular about their dresses?

C．Royal weddings in those years received a lot of reporting.

D．It reflected the growth of the wedding industry at that time.

E．It soon influenced domestic and international wedding trends.

F．In fact, other colors were chosen far more frequently than white.

G．This was for reasons of being practical as much as anything else.

6 . 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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7 . 某中学生英文杂志正在开展以“My Holiday Plan”为主题的征文活动，请你写一篇英语短文投稿。除了学习计划外，请你再从所给的要点提示中选择两项，并阐述选择的理由。
要点提示:1.运动健身;2.学习乐器;3学做家务;4.社区服务;5.外出旅行。
注意:1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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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。

To celebrate the Lantern Festival the Palace Museum organized its first light show in the Forbidden City.

The complex, home to Chinese emperors for five     1    (century), was opened at night for the first time in 94 years. It was lit up with giant red lanterns and projections of ancient paintings. Masterpieces such as Along the River During the Qingming Festival were projected on the roofs, giving visitors a feeling like walking     2     time. The design team smartly combined high technology    3    (light) with the principles of cultural relic preservation.

Only 3, 000 people     4    (allow) in on that day: 500 people who booked their tickets online, and 2, 500    5    (invite) guests including model workers, officers, soldiers, and ambassadors.

With    6     series of well-planned and tourist-friendly cultural activities, the Palace Museum is now on a campaign to make traditional Chinese culture more     7    (access) to the general public. It has set an example to other museums in our country, most of     8     seem to be still living in days gone by. Hopefully, the handsome turnover will be used    9    (appropriate) to better protect the Forbidden City and improve     10    (it )international image of being part of the world's cultural heritage.

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．

The makeup of British families has changed    1    （rapid） over the last two hundred years． The traditional family structure （结构）before the Industrial Revolution was the extended family in    2    three generations lived under one roof． The early twentieth century saw the    3    （ grow） of the nuclear family﹣parents and a small number of    4    （child） would form a single family． In the last thirty years， however， the UK    5    （ see） a breakdown of the typical nuclear family．

Increased divorce rates， later marriage and a move away from marriage altogether have resulted    6    new forms of family； divorced parents will develop new relationships and take their kids with them． A survey    7    （ conduct） by researchers shows that over 50% of kids are now born to parents who are not married．

Some minority communities stick to the extended family structure， and it is common    8    （find） that three generations are living together in an Indian family． They say that apart from strengthening traditional family ties，    9    can provide security for older people when they cannot work anymore． They believe that the phenomenon of other old people living in care homes    10    （indicate） that many old people in the wider community are abandoned in their old age．

10 . 假定你是学生会主席李华，英国某中学的部分师生即将访问你校，并体验校园传统文化节活动。请你用英语写一篇欢迎词，主要内容包括：
1. 表示欢迎；
2. 介绍文化节的目的及活动内容（传统中国乐器表演，民族舞，武术等）；
3. 表达祝愿。
参考词汇：武术 martial arts        校园传统文化节 Campus Traditional Cultural Festival
民族舞   folk dances;               乐器 musical instruments
注意：1. 词数100左右。2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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