1 . 假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Peter想提高中文水平，进一步了解中国文化。请给他写一封信，推荐学习资源(resource)。内容包括：
(1)学习资源：报纸、杂志及其他途径；
(2)推荐理由；
(3)表达祝愿。
注意：
(1)词数100左右；
(2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
(3)开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Peter,
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Yours,

Li Hua

2 . If Confucius(孔子)were still alive today and could celebrate his September 28 birthday with a big cake, there would be a lot of candles. He'd need a fan or a strong wind to help him put them out.

While many people in China will remember Confucius on his special day, few people in the United States will give him a passing thought. It's nothing personal. Most Americans don't even remember the birthdays of their own national heroes.

But this doesn't mean that Americans don't care about Confucius. In many ways he has become a bridge that foreigners must cross if they want to reach a deeper understanding of China.

In the past two decades, the Chinese studies programs have gained huge popularity in Western universities. More recently, the Chinese government has set up Confucius Institutes in more than 80 countries. These schools teach both Chinese language and culture. The main courses of Chinese culture usually include Chinese art, history and

philosophy(哲学). Some social scientists suggest that Westerners should take advantage of the ancient Chinese wisdom to make up for the drawbacks(缺陷)of Western philosophy. Students in the United States, at the same time, are racing to learn Chinese. So they will be ready for life in a world where China is an equal power with the United States. Businessmen who hope to make money in China are reading books about Confucius to understand their Chinese customers.

So the old thinker's ideas are still alive and well.

Today China attracts the West more than ever, and it will need more teachers to introduce Confucius and Chinese culture to the West.

As for the old thinker, he will not soon be forgotten by people in the West, even if his birthday is.

1. The opening paragraph is mainly intended to______________.

A．provide some key facts about Confucius

B．attract the readers' interest in the subject

C．show great respect for the ancient thinker

D．prove the popularity of modern birthday celebrations

2. We can learn from Paragraph 4 that American students___________.

A．have a great interest in studying Chinese

B．take an active part in Chinese competitions

C．try to get high scores in Chinese exams

D．fight for a chance to learn Chinese

3. What is the best title for the passage?

A．Forgotten Wisdom in America

B．Huge Fans of the Chinese Language

C．Chinese Culture for Westerners

D．Old Thinker with a Big Future

4. The passage is likely to appear in__________.

A．a personal biography	B．a history paper
C．a cultural newspaper	D．a philosophy textbook

3 . 短文改错

Doctors tell us that holidays are not necessary. We should rest from work a week and two each year. They say we should leave our homes and goes to another part of the country. We should go away for holiday. Then after the holiday, we return home fresh but strong and ready to another year of hard work. This seems to make sense. But is it true? No exactly. Some people do not like to stay in strange hotel or strange houses. It is especially true for young children. They don’t like sudden changes in their lives. They like their homes better of all.

4 . Many Westerners have the idea that everyone in China knows how to do kung fu. This is, of course, a silly belief. But it is true that kung fu is a big part of Chinese culture.

Like most people from the West, I was first introduced to kung fu through Hong Kong action films. Stars like Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan made kung fu popular in the Western world. The flashy and impressive performances they gave in films like Rumble in the Bronx and Enter the Dragon made them household names in the U.S. and elsewhere.

However, my own personal interest in kung fu was actually inspired by a hip hop group. Wu-Tang Clan, founded in the early 1990s in New York City, is one of the most influential hip hop groups in history.

In their songs, they sometimes mention philosophical concepts that come from Wudang quan—a classic Chinese martial art from which they take their name—and Shaolin Temple. I was just a teenager when I first started listening to Wu-Tang Clan—little did I know that I would actually end up living in China later in my life!

I myself do not practice kung fu. However, the concepts behind it are quite interesting to me. There is a Bruce Lee quote that I often think of when I'm struggling with challenges in life. “Be formless, shapeless, like water,” he once said. By this, he meant that you should be ready to adapt to and change your attitudes or beliefs when you face difficulties. I think this is a good way to deal with life.

1. What does “a silly belief” in Paragraph 1 refer to?

A．All Chinese people can do kung fu.

B．China is most famous for its kung fu.

C．Kung fu is a big part of Chinese culture.

D．Many Westerners admire kung fu.

2. What inspired the author's interest in kung fu?

A．Hong Kong action movies.	B．A TV program about kung fu.
C．Kung fu stars in Hollywood.	D．A US hip hop group.

3. What do we know about the Wu-Tang Clan?

A．They have Chinese culture in their songs.

B．They taught the author how to do Wudang quan.

C．They performed Chinese martial arts in the U.S.

D．They showed the author the way to live in China.

4. What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A．The author was sorry that he couldn't do kung fu.

B．The concepts of kung fu change over time.

C．The spirit of kung fu helps the author overcome difficulties.

D．Bruce Lee was the most popular martial arts master.

5 . 假定你是李华， 一位来自英国的交流学生Tom对中国人过春节贴春联的习俗非常感兴趣。请你给他写一封信，介绍中国人贴春联的习俗，内容包括：
1. 介绍贴春联的习俗（时间、地点、内容、意义等）；
2. 你的希望和祝愿。
注意：1. 词数100左右；2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总 数。
参考词汇：春联 spring couplets
Dear Tom,
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Yours,

Li Hua

6 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的适当形式。

Confucianism (儒家思想), developed from     1     (think) by Confucius during the Spring and Autumn Period, is a philosophical system which has become     2     important part of Chinese culture. It was first set up by Confucius (551–479 BC) and later was developed by philosophers, including Mencius, Dong Zhongshu, Wang Yangming and others.

Confucianism means a lot not only to China, but also to the world. In 1988, 75 Nobel

Prize winners said that    3     mankind is to survive it must go back 25 centuries in time to tap the     4     (wise) of Confucius. Today, sentences from Confucianism are     5     (frequent) heard in speeches or talks given by famous foreign people. Besides, people around the globe can have access     6     Confucius ideas in Confucius Institutes and Chinese Culture Centers abroad. The institutes and centers serve as non-profit public institutions to help foreigners    7     (well) understand China than before through language teaching and culture Introduction.

So far China     8     (open) 465 Confucius Institutes in 123 countries and regions. There are also 713 Confucius Classrooms operating in middle and primary schools. What’s more, Chinese Culture Centers in Cairo, Paris, Berlin, Tokyo and Denmark, to name a few, are introducing China by holding     9     (culture) activities , opening training classes, and     10     (build) libraries.

7 . Mother’s Day

The second Sunday in May is Mother's Day.Mother’s Day is a special day for everyone! On that day, children usually give their mothers cards,presents and flowers.But most of the people like giving their mothers carnations(康乃馨).As for the origin of Mother's Day, there is a famous saying, "God could not be everywhere and he made mother.”

Father’s Day

Father's Day is on the third Sunday in June.Some Americans thought that if we had Mother’s Day.we should have a Father’s Day (On Father’s Day, there is not any party, But children will give their father some presents and the best wishes, Father is great.We could give the best wishes to them.

Halloween

Halloween is on October 31st.On this day, in front of the house there are a lot of pumpkin lights.They are very beautiful.Every family has a lot of sweets.When children go to knock at their doors, people will give them sweets,

Easter

Easter is from 22nd March to 25th April.Easter is an important holiday in Western countries, Many children buy chocolate and Easter eggs.They also make Easter eggs.Some people like this holiday because it is interesting.

Thanksgiving Day

Every last Thursday of November is a special day.Some American think Thanksgiving Day is more important than Christmas Day.On that day, all people have supper with their family together.Thanksgiving Day in America is a time to offer thanks, have family gatherings and enjoy holiday meals.People like to eat turkeys and some fruits. On that day people are all happy.But in Canada Thanksgiving Day is the second Monday in October.

1. On which day can children ask for and get sweets?

A．Father's Day.	B．Thanksgiving day.
C．Halloween.	D．Easter.

2. What will Americans do on Thanksgiving Day?

A．They say thanks.	B．They have friend gatherings.
C．They go on holiday.	D．They buy many cards.

3. What can be known about the festivals in the text?

A．Father's Day is a festival with a long history in US.

B．Eater Eggs are traditional food in western countries.

C．Thanksgiving Day is more important than Christmas.

D．Mother's Day is to honor mothers' devotion to children.

8 . 假如你叫李华，在端午节到来之际，你打算邀请外教Mike一起体验中国文化，请根据下面的写作提示，写一封英语邀请信。内容包括：
1. 约定见面的时间、地点；
2. 活动安排（看龙舟比赛，品尝粽子等）。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：端午节Dragon Boat Festival；龙舟比赛Dragon Boat Race；粽子rice dumpling。
Dear Mike,
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Yours,

Li Hua

9 . 一个英文网站面向中学生征稿。请你写一篇英语稿件，介绍“清明节”及这个节日里的主要活动。
写作要点：
1. 它是中国传统节日之一；
2. 扫墓祭祀、缅怀祖先。
3. 也有踏青游玩等活动。
注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

参考词汇：
清明节the Tomb-sweeping Day               踏青 have an outing in spring
The Tomb-sweeping Day

The Tomb-sweeping Day is one of the 24 seasonal division points in China falling on April 4-6 each year.

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10 . The Ice and Snow Festival Highlights

It will fall upon January 1st, 2019 and last till the early March, 2019, Based on the theme of “Bright Pearl of the Crown of Ice and Snow”, a variety of activities about ice and snow, concerning tourism, culture, fashion and sport, will be open to all tourists.

Type	Activity	Time	Place
Art	The 11th International College Students Snow Sculpture Competition—Inspiration Snow Dream	Jan. 4th～7th	Harbin Engineering University
Culture	The 35th Group Wedding Ceremony on the Ice	Feb. 5th	Zhaolin Park
	The 30th Hundred-Flower Dance contest	Feb. 13th	People’s Stadium
	2019 New Year Concert	Feb. 20th	City Concert Hall
Tourism	The 31st Sun Island Snow Sculpture Art Exposition for senior people	Feb. 5th～10th	Sun Island Scenic Area
Sport	International Contract of Ice and Snow	Feb. 6th and 7th	Friendship Palace
	International Winter Swimming Inviting Competition	Jan. 1st for trail operation and officially opening on Jan. 5th, till the early Mar.	Jiuzhan Park

1. Where can you go to see college students’ snow sculpture works?

A．Harbin Engineering University.	B．People’s Stadium.
C．Sun Island Scenic Area.	D．Friendship Palace.

2. Who is the 31st Sun Island Snow Sculpture Art Exposition intended for?

A．Newly-married couples.	B．The old.
C．College students.	D．The young.

3. Which event will last the longest time?

A．2019 New Year Concert.

B．The 30th Hundred-Flower Dance Contest.

C．The 05th Group Wedding Ceremony on the Ice.

D．International Winter Swimming Inviting Competition.