1 . The holidays are just around the corner, and you know what that means. Just relax and step away from your study for some fun time with your loved ones?     1    ? Here are a few ways to make money in the holidays.

Got spare textbooks? Sell them off. As we all know, textbooks are expensive. Why not sell the books you no longer need for a bit of extra cash over the holidays? There’re many places where you can sell your books.     2    .

Pick up a temporary retail job. Assuming you can stomach holiday retail, you can make quite a bit of money by picking up a few hours at a nearby big box store.     3    . After all, most employers are going to be looking for extra employees to handle lots of shoppers during holidays.

Be a private teacher online. There are always some people who need some help with their education Are you good at math? Use those skills to help people get through their own schooling.

    4    . For many, the holidays are a time of rest and relaxation. They can still be that for you, but they can also be an opportunity to make a ton of money on the side.

What I’ve presented here are only a few ways to make money in the holidays.     5    . Of course, you can do all of them at once or in any combination you see fit.

A．Start considering your holiday life

B．Turn your free time into more money

C．After all, shops can offer a lot of goods

D．It’s also easy to find other temporary retail jobs

E．Or give yourself a chance to recharge and even make some money

F．If you use your imagination, I’m certain that you can come up with even more

G．Sites like BookScouter, TextbookRush, and Amazon are great places to start

2 . 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。

With the Year of the Ox on the horizon, you will find     1    common to see various ox figures made of gold, wood, plastic, and stone on sale in stores. The ox is not merely an     2    (influence) representative of the farming, but a symbol of diligence and responsibility in China.

The ox has also long played     3     significant role in Chinese literature. Ancient Chinese poets and writers     4     (constant) described the ox. In the Classic of Poetry, which is the oldest existing collection of Chinese poetry and reflects the     5    (wise) of ancient Chinese people, the ox appeared in nine out of the 305 pieces. A couplet from a poem     6    (write) by Lu Xun:   “Fierce-browed, I coolly defy a thousand pointing fingers; Head bowed, like a willing ox I serve the children”, fully expresses the poet’s devotion     7     the people.

To this day, when someone achieves a great accomplishment through hard work, people often use “niu”,     8     (mean) “awesome”, to describe him or her.

So naturally, those born in the Year of the Ox     9     (expect) to be hardworking, reliable and loyal. “    10     is special about oxen is that they never seek to be the focus and do not look for praise.” the website China Highlights noted.

3 . Chinese Culture Shown to the World with Love Li Ziqi, a short video blogger specializing in traditional Chinese cooking and handicrafts has gained worldwide popularity.

Li has about 20 million followers on Sina Weibo, China's equivalent to Twitter，plus 7 million followers on overseas social media networks. Many foreigners say they have got to know traditional Chinese food culture via her channel.

It is the spirit of craftsmanship（技艺） behind her works that makes Li's video clips attractive. She strictly follows the authentic traditional steps and procedures in making traditional Chinese food and handicrafts, such as peach flower wine and silk, and goes to great lengths to ensure her videos are accurate. Sometimes she spends several months producing one of her videos.

Li has been inheriting（继承） traditional Chinese culture in a rather creative way. A closer look at her videos will show that they are never with any "analysis" that makes people feel bored. They just show the audience each and every detail of traditional Chinese culture so that the latter knows how Chinese live their beautiful and elegant lives. It is that universal appeal that makes her works so attractive. Thanks to Li's efforts, many intangible cultural heritages that only existed in memories and written records now appear before our eyes. Via her short videos, Li presents the image of a beautiful and friendly China.

With the growth of the Chinese economy, people overseas are showing more interest in traditional Chinese culture. Li has shown how to satisfy that interest in a good way, namely showing the best parts of traditional Chinese culture with her heart.

To effectively present the beauty of Chinese culture to the world, we need more Li Zigi.

1. What can we learn about Li Zigi's video clips?

A．They promote the sales of Chinese food and handicrafts.

B．They attract a large number of foreigners to visit her online shop.

C．They aim to introduce traditional Chinese food culture and handicrafts worldwide.

D．They are based on her family's recipes of making traditional Chinese food.

2. What could be inferred from Paragraph 3 and Paragraph 4？

A．Analysis of Chinese culture in Li's videos makes people bored.

B．Details and accuracy play significant roles in the success of Li's videos.

C．Li makes sure all of her video clips are short enough to be downloaded.

D．Cultural heritages usually exist in memories and written records.

3. What does the underlined word "intangible" in Paragraph 4 mean?

A．nonphysical

B．inaccessible

C．invaluable

D．unnoticeable

4. What is the author's purpose in writing the passage?

A．To provide guidance on cooking and making handicrafts.

B．To suggest a way of attracting more followers on Sina Weibo.

C．To give an example of how to gain worldwide popularity as a short video blogger.

D．To encourage more people to make efforts to bring Chinese culture to the world.

4 . Using Google's unique digital(数字的)technology, the stories of some English Heritage(遗产)sites around the country-from Tintagel Castle in Cornwall to Chesters Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall-are brought to life and shared by way of the Google Arts & Culture platform.

Stonehenge Skyscape	English Heritage's Stonehenge Skyscape enables people around the world to experience the skies above the stone circle, to learn about movements of the sun, moon and planets. Experience a live and special sunrise over Stonehenge, see the journey of the stars and the moon from within the stone circle and learn more about the design of Stonehenge and how its builders may have understood their place in the universe.
Osborne, Isle of Wight	Take a 360 video tour of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's palatial(豪华的)holiday home on the Isle of Wight in the company of English Heritage director Michael Hunter, including the Italian terraces(露台)with views over the Solent, which reminded Prince Albert of the Bay of Naples, and the Indian-inspired Durbar Room, designed to show Queen Victoria's position as Empress of India.
Audley End House and Gardens, Essex	Explore the story of one of the greatest houses of early 17th-century England, deep in the heart of the Essex countryside, and fly over the great formal gardens designed by Capability Brown.
Tintagel Castle, Cornwall	Explore this medieval(中世纪的)castle set high on Cornwall's north coast. Linked with the legend of King Arthur, for centuries this impressive castle and coastline has inspired the imaginations of writers, artists and even the brother of a king. Discover the Early Medieval history of a distant outpost(哨站)trading objects from Spain, North Africa and Turkey.

1. Which heritage can you choose if you are interested in a unique sunrise?

A．Stonehenge Skyscape.	B．Osborne, Isle of Wight.
C．Audley End House and Gardens, Essex.	D．Tintagel Castle, Cornwall.

2. What do Osborne and Tintagel Castle have in common?

A．Both were built for their kings.

B．Both were built in the same age.

C．Both are related to previous rulers.

D．Both are palatial holiday homes for the rulers.

3. In which part of a website can you read the text?

A．History.	B．Travel.
C．Geography.	D．Culture.

5 . 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。

Mascots (吉祥物) for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games（残奥会）

A red lantern baby called “Shuey Rhon Rhon” and an     1     (energy) giant panda named “Bing Dwen Dwen” have been uncovered as the two mascots for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The mascots, known to people     2    Tuesday night at Beijing’s Shougang Ice Hockey Arena,     3     (connect) with the host nation’s culture.

    4     ( explain) the idea clearly behind the design of the two mascots at the launch ceremony, Beijing 2022 executive president Chen Jining couldn’t hide his pride. “The two mascots put elements of traditional Chinese culture together with a modern international style.     5    is believed that they show the Chinese people’s eager expectations for the Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, and China’s warm invitation to friends from all over the world,” said Chen,     6    is also the mayor of Beijing.

“They are designed     7     (express) all the aspects of the Olympic spirit, including wonderful characteristics such as passion, perseverance, friendship and common understanding to     8     (active) engage the public.”

The name “Bing Dwen Dwen” is     9    combination of several meanings in the Chinese language, with “Bing” the Chinese word for “ice”, and “Dwen Dwen” meaning     10     (strong) and liveliness. In the name “Shuey Rhon Rhon”, “Shuey” is the Chinese word for “snow” and “Rhon Rhon” has the meaning of tolerance.

6 . Each country has its own set of national stereotypes (刻板印象), but perhaps the most famous is Britain’s love of tea.

According to the BBC, they drink over 60 billion cups each year. The most popular tea type in the UK is black tea. It’s a simple recipe: You find a mug, add a tea bag, pour boiling water, add milk and sugar (according to your taste) and finish by stirring.

Usually, the only debate is whether milk should be added before or after the boiling water. But a recent popular video has outraged (使愤怒) Britons after completely changing this long-established method.

American TikTok user, Sophie, posted her version of “British tea”, which involved microwaving cold water, then adding milk, sugar and an instant teabag containing powdered lemonade, cinnamon and clove (丁香) leaves.

Mainstream media called the method “profoundly disturbed”, and a Twitter user even wrote, “I would rather see tea dumped (倾倒) into the Boston harbor than drink this abomination (可恶的东西).”

As you can tell, tea is a precious part of British life, whether you’re having afternoon tea at a fancy hotel or drinking it in a takeaway cup.

“Rosie Lee” – a common slang term for tea – first came to Britain in the mid-1600s from China. Since then, the country’s love for it has not declined.

Types of tea can even indicate someone’s social class, according to anthropologist (人类学家) Kate Fox. In her book, she notes that “teas get progressively weaker as one goes up the social ladder”, like black tea served during afternoon tea. At the opposite end, you have “builder’s teas”, which are standard black teas that are brewed (煮) stronger and include more milk and sugar.

Fox added, “Taking sugar in your tea is a lower-class indicator: More than one and you are lower-middle at best; more than two and you are definitely working class.”

Despite the disputes (争论) on what makes a perfect “cuppa”, Britons can at least agree on the saying, “No matter what is happening in your life, you always offer tea.”

1. What do we know about tea drinking in the UK?

A．They drink over 60 billion cups each month.

B．They pour boiling water over the tea bag.

C．“Rosie Lee” is Britons’ favorite tea type.

D．Its history dates back to the 16th century.

2. Why did Sophie’s video anger Britons?

A．She criticized the way Britons drink tea.

B．She added milk after the boiling water.

C．Her way of making tea was against their tradition.

D．She used a strange tea bag.

3. If John is from the upper class, he probably puts ____ sugar(s) in his tea, according to Fox.

A．no	B．one
C．two	D．three

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．British tea traditions among different social classes.

B．The debate on how to make perfect tea.

C．The influence of tea drinking on Britons’ lives.

D．Tea drinking culture in the UK.

7 . The United States celebrates Valentine's Day each year on February 14. Many other countries celebrate Valentine's Day, too, each in their own way. Here is a look at the Valentine's Day traditions in three countries.

Wales：land of love spoons

In Wales, it is called St. Dwynwen's Day, which takes place on January 25. The traditional romantic gift on this day is a love spoon.

Beginning in the 17th century, Welsh men made beautiful wooden spoons as a show of their love for that special person in their lives. Each shape of the spoons has a different meaning. For example, horseshoes mean good luck；keys represent the key to a lover's heart；and wheels are a sign of support.

Argentina：a week of sweets

Argentina celebrates Valentine's Day in February, but also gives a whole other week to love in July. They call it Sweetness Week. If you kiss someone, they have to give you a sugary treat.

Sweetness Week started in 1989 with a candy company called Arcor. They made an advertisement called “Candy for a Kiss". The idea was to give the company's chocolates and other candies in exchange for a sweet kiss on the cheek. The campaign had a stronger effect than the company expected—it led to a new holiday!

Every July, couples who take part give each other candies and kisses all week long.

South Korea: three is a charm

For South Koreans, Valentine's Day happens in three parts：February 14, March 14 and April 14.

On February 14, women traditionally give men gifts of chocolate to show their love. One month later, on a holiday known as White Day, men show their thanks by giving women a sweet gift. The name “White Day" comes from the custom of giving white-colored gifts.

Let's not forget Black Day on April 14. Single people who did not get gifts on February 14 or March 14 often gather on Black Day to eat noodles with black bean soup.

1. What does a key-shaped spoon mean?

A．Deep love.

B．Good luck.

C．Strong support.

D．Real thanks.

2. When is Sweetness Week celebrated?

A．In February.

B．In March.

C．In April.

D．In July.

3. What would be a good gift on White Day?

A．Brown chocolates.

B．Black beans.

C．White milk candies.

D．Silver spoons.

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。

Also known as Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras in New Orleans is a     1     (culture) scene like the USA version of Carnival. But there is some debate over whether it was NOLA or Mobile, Alabama that had the first Mardi Gras back in     2    1700s. Regardless     3     who did it first, few would argue that the New Orleans festival is the best. It     4     (begin) with social events in November. Some private balls     5     (hold) on Thanksgiving Day and New Year's Eve, with parades and more private balls throughout January and early February.     6    (get) invites to the private events isn't easy. If you love music, check out the     7     (annually) Galactic concert at the world-famous Tipitina’s on Lundi Gras (the day before Mardi Gras). When the big day arrives, it’s best to plan     8     you want to see. Longtime     9    (local) love the Krewe of Muses Parade, the Rex & Zulu Parade, and the Krewe of St. Anne and Krewe of Julu Parades. But, for our money,     10     doesn't get any better than watching the Mardi Gras Indians Parade in Treme.

9 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下面画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2、只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Yesterday, I went to an amazing Chinese art festival. There were different stands which artists could present their skills and wonderfully teaching the visitors! It was definite an exciting experience for a foreign student like me. What caught up my attention first in a breathtaking exhibition of Chinese porcelain was a 15th-century qinghua bowl, vividly illustrating a dragon played with a ball.

Then I tried paper cutting, that is, making images out of paper. It was difficult, and a lot of fun! Under an artist’s help, I managed to make one in shape of a fish. Meanwhile, there was also an old man writing Chinese calligraphy and his writing was very free and elegant that I was attracted! Then another man sitting next to him shows me how seal cutting worked. He made one for me with my name in Chinese—pretty awesome!

10 . The Christmas season has always been important for the economy. Stores, hotels and travel businesses usually make their money at Christmas time. But it is unclear if the holiday season helps other industries. Governments are hoping to re-open their economies in time for Christmas. Some economists, however, wonder if it will do any good. The question is especially important this year. There is a risk that re-opening too early could hurt public health, economic growth and employment.

In Britain, December sales are usually around 12 percent of the yearly total. Economists say that helps retail businesses, even if people buy less in January to recover from December spending.

However, lower-priced Black Friday sales across Europe in late November has made December spending less important. The growth in online purchasing also makes it less necessary for some stores to stay open. German retail association HDE expects online sales to fuel an increase of 1.2 percent over 2019.

Some economists believe that even if people do not buy before Christmas, they will spend on other things. Paul Donovan is chief economist at UBS Global Wealth Management. He said in his weekly blog, “Not spending on drinks at a Christmas party translates into the purchase of new furniture.”

And usually, productivity drops as Christmas nears. Workers rush out to buy things or go to parties. One research company found that 25 percent of workers said they did less work or tried to avoid more work during the holiday season.

There are even some economists who believe the act of buying gifts is bad for the economy. As Yale economist Joel Waldfogel once said that when people pay a lot for gifts, especially unwanted gifts, that was like destroying their economic value.

Most economists continue to argue about this idea. However, few disagree that Christmas does have unintended and harmful effects on the economy, from drunk-driving accidents to increased paper waste. Information on new coronavirus cases in coming days will show if Europe can reopen for Christmas. But for the economy, it may not make any difference.

1. How many reasons have made spending in December less important?

A．1.

B．2.

C．3.

D．4.

2. What does the underlined sentence mean?

A．Many people like to buy furniture before Christmas.

B．If people save money on drinks, they will have money to buy furniture.

C．If people do not shop for Christmas, they will have other consumptions.

D．Drinking at a Christmas party will cost you a lot.

3. Which opinion do most economists agree with?

A．Productivity increases due to the Christmas season.

B．Business should reopen for Christmas.

C．Christmas don’t have good effects on the economy.

D．Christmas sales helps business a lot.

4. What’s the best title for the text?

A．If European can reopen for Christmas.

B．Why Christmas season is important for the economy.

C．Influences of Christmas season on economy.

D．Solutions to the European reopen.