There are
Two main factors contribute to the risk of heritage sites. The long-term natural forces, like wind, water and temperature, can gradually wear down heritage sites
Such dangers can have disastrous
1.表示欢迎；
2.学习剪纸的建议（如参观剪纸展览、参加剪纸培训班等）。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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China has always been famous
A famous Russian writer, Anton Chekhov, once invited a Chinese man
Global Youth Service Day is the largest youth service and civic action event in the world and the only one that
The Youth Engagement Team of United Way of Central Indiana is taking action
Serving
Before my visit to a friend in Australia, I had done some research on the country
When I arrived in Sydney, my friend shared many different meals with me,
After being there for several days, my biggest impression is the complicated mix of peoples and cultures. Although the main cultural influence since 1788
Traditional Chinese culture is beginning to capture the attention of the world. Kung fu,
7 . When we moved from California to Colorado, 1, 200 miles away from our parents, my husband and I decided that we did not want to travel a long way with our four
“When are you coming?”she asked.
I did not know how to
My husband's large family always kept Christmas very
Sadly, my mother-in-law’s dementia(老年痴呆)became worse. I was
The gift of being
| A．friends | B．children | C．neighbors | D．relatives |
| A．begin | B．stop | C．respond | D．repeat |
| A．apartment | B．letter | C．conversation | D．situation |
| A．anxious | B．excited | C．tired | D．sensitive |
| A．giving up | B．setting up | C．picking up | D．turning up |
| A．Thanksgiving | B．Mother's Day | C．New Year | D．Christmas |
| A．after | B．before | C．by | D．with |
| A．finished | B．removed | C．appreciated | D．set |
| A．grateful | B．official | C．simple | D．legal |
| A．watched over | B．lit up | C．burst out | D．gave in |
| A．power | B．noise | C．laughter | D．merry |
| A．amazed | B．mean | C．frightened | D．glad |
| A．spent | B．missed | C．packed | D．ignored |
| A．but | B．because | C．unless | D．so |
| A．calm | B．present | C．generous | D．honest |
8 . It is always said that China is the homeland of tea, which has a very long history of tea.
➢Color
➢Flavor(味道)
New tea is extremely clear and transparent with strong aroma(芳香), while old tea is characterized by brown color and weak fragrance. Take green tea and black tea for example, new green tea tastes a little bitter first, and then the fresh sweet taste begins to surface gradually, leaving a long and memorable after taste in mouth.
➢Place of origin
There is great gap of quality among various places of origin.
| A．Every tea leaf has its own shape. |
| B．Some varieties are identified by tightness of the leaves. |
| C．It is always advised to select tea from its main producing areas. |
| D．While you’re selecting tea, you should pay attention to following aspects. |
| E．For foreigners in China, drinking tea may seem like simple refreshment(提神). |
| F．Generally, new tea leaves look fresh and pleasing, with light green or dark green. |
| G．On the contrary, if bitter taste takes the lead and fresh sweet taste subsides(减弱), it is black tea. |
9 . The ancient Maya mastered the art of ceramic (制陶艺术) in a manner which virtually no other culture did.
The Vase of the Seven Cods, made in the area of Naranjo, an ancient city of the Maya civilization in the present-day Petén, Guatemala, shows the fine way Maya handled clay. Like all art of Maya, this vase exhibits highly religious symbols. Furthermore, the artist’s name is carved along the bottom of this piece in the form of a small white rabbit.
Ceramics also served as reminders of ancestors and gods. The Flour De Lis Vase is a fine example of this. The water lilies are not only symbols of new birth and life-giving qualities, but a constant reminder of purity. On this vase, the water lilies are white, which is undoubtedly a sign of purity. The black background shows the sea, in which the lilies float.
Furthermore, ceramics served practical functions in the Maya culture. Vases, which are quite commonly seen today, were used primarily to hold liquid chocolate and cocoa. Bowls were used to hold various maize (玉米) products. Maize was seen as the imaginary body of the Maize God and the ancient Maya thought that as one ate the maize or the body of God from the bowl, they actually became God. Plates were merely used for any object.
Finally, Maya used depictions on ceramics to resurrect (使复活) family members and honor gods. Because they believe that they would come back to life with their names spoken or their figures drawn, the carvings and paintings on these ceramics played a vital role in Maya spirituality.
Clearly, ceramics served a key function in ancient Maya society from dinner plates to acts of God.
1. What do we know from the passage?| A．The art of ceramic of the ancient Maya was instructed by Gods. |
| B．The Vase of the Seven Gods was made by the people of Guatemala. |
| C．The art of ceramic of the ancient Maya was the best in the world at that time. |
| D．Naranjo is a well-known city of Guatemala at present. |
| A．Seven Gods are carved on a vase. |
| B．A vase exhibits highly religious symbols. |
| C．The artist’s name is carved on the top of a vase. |
| D．There is a big white rabbit on a vase. |
| A．remind them of their ancestors and gods | B．hold water and grain or cook food |
| C．show the importance of new birth and life | D．express people’s pure friendship and love |
| A．honor their family members | B．be remembered by their children |
| C．draw the attention of the shoppers | D．wish they would come back to life |
10 . An 85-year-old primary school constructed in 1935 in Shanghai has been lifted off the ground in its entirety and relocated using new technology called the “walking machine.” The project marks the first time this “walking machine” method has been used in Shanghai to relocate a historical building.
Urbanization（都市化）has continued to significantly threaten architectural heritage. In the capital Beijing, for instance, more than 1,000 acres of its historic hutongs and traditional courtyard homes were destroyed between 1990 and 2010.
In the early 2000s, cities including Nanjing and Bejjing-due to the critics’ protest about the loss of old neighborhoods-drew up long-term plans to preserve what was left of their historic sites, with protections introduced to safeguard buildings and restrict developers.
These conservation efforts have taken different forms. In Beijing, a near-ruined temple was transformed into a restaurant and gallery, while in Nanjing, a cinema from the 1930s was restored to its original form, with some additions providing it for modern use. In 2019, Shanghai welcomed Tank Shanghai, an arts center built in renovated（重修的）oil tanks.
“Relocation is not the first choice, but better than destroying,” said Lan, the Shanghai primary school’s project supervisor. “I’d rather not touch the historical buildings at all.” Building relocations he said however, are “a workable option.” “The central government is putting more emphasis on the protection of historical buildings. I’m happy to see that progress in recent years.”
Shanghai has arguably been China’s most progressive city when it comes to heritage preservation. The survival of a number of 1930s buildings and 19th-century “shikumen” （or “stone gate”） house have offered examples of how to give old buildings new life.
“We have to preserve the historical building no matter what, ” Lan said. “The relocation has challenges, but in general, it is cheaper than destroying and then rebuilding something in a new location.”
1. How did cities respond to the loss of historical sites?| A．They criticized the developers. | B．They rebuilt the historic hutongs. |
| C．They ended the significant threat. | D．They proposed the protection project. |
| A．All original form. | B．A new addition. | C．A cinema. | D．A temple. |
| A．Provide strong evidence. | B．Introduce different opinions. |
| C．Summarize previous paragraphs. | D．Add some background information. |
| A．Walking Machine: a New Technology | B．Rebuilding: a New Option for Relics |
| C．Old Building Torn down for Modern Use | D．Historical Site “Walks” to New Life |
