1 . Mogao Caves
Regarded as the largest Buddhist cave site with the greatest amount of cultural relics in the world, the Mogao Caves, also known as the Caves of the Thousand Buddhas, is a large palace of art combining different ancient architectures, incredible painted sculptures and extraordinary varied wall paintings.
Most caves found in the Mogao Caves are examples of rock-cut architecture of different styles in terms of building and function.
Dating back to over one thousand years ago, the wall paintings in the Mogao Caves, with an area of 450,000 square feet, are valued for their size and richness of content as well as their art techniques.
There are around 2,400 painted sculptures in the Mogao Caves.
| A．Most of the sculptures are constructed on the hillside in wooden frames. |
| B．The two earliest porches belong to the wooden architecture of the Song Dynasty. |
| C．The amazing wall paintings are colourfully and vividly painted on the walls and ceilings. |
| D．It is well known for a great number of colourful wall paintings and a variety of vivid statues. |
| E．Additionally, the wall paintings adopted artistic features from Iran, India, Greece, and other places. |
| F．The caves are of different sizes, among which the biggest one is 40-metre high and 30-metre wide. |
| G．They illustrate the magnificent history and wonderful artistic and cultural achievements of several dynasties. |
2 . Chinese and Western eating habits are different. In China, the dishes are placed on the table and everybody shares. It is always polite to let guests or elderly people at the table taste every dish first. But in the West, everyone has his or her own plate of food.
Although there are no strict rules on how to set chopsticks and spoons, there are some things you should never do during a Chinese banquet.
Firstly and most importantly, don’t put your chopsticks upright in the rice bowl. Instead, lay them on your dish. The reason for this is that when people die, family members give them a bowl full of rice with a pair of chopsticks sticking out upright in it. So if you stick your chopsticks into rice bowl, it appears that you want someone at the table to die.
Make sure the spout of the teapot is not facing anyone, as this is impolite. The spout should always be directed to where nobody is sitting, usually just outward from the table.
Don’t tap on your bowl with your chopsticks. Beggars tap on their bowls, so this is not polite. Also, when the food is coming too slow in a restaurant, you should not tap on your bowl. If you are in someone’s home, it is like insulting the cook.
1. What is the difference between Chinese and Western eating habits according to Para.1?| A．In China people are very polite, while in the West people are not so. |
| B．In China people share the dishes, while in the West people eat separately. |
| C．In China people use the chopsticks, while in the West people use the knife and fork. |
| D．None of the above. |
| A．It is polite to taste the dishes before the guests or the elderly. |
| B．You can put your chopsticks wherever you want. |
| C．Never tap on your bowls with the chopsticks during the meal. |
| D．Teenagers can stick their chopsticks in the rice bowl. |
| A．playing jokes on | B．laughing at |
| C．treating badly | D．looking down upon |
3 . As a little girl, one of my favourite family traditions was held on the first day of May. Along with my sister, my mother and I would make simple rower baskets by making paper into cones (圆锥形). Then, we filled the bottom of the cone with small candies before putting some flowers into it
With our May Day baskets in hand, my sister and I became anonymous gift-givers. After hanging a basket on the front door of a neighbor or friend, we rang the doorbell and ran away. The goal was to remain secret givers.
Historically, the first day of May, often referred to as “May Day”, has been recognised as a celebration of spring, of life and growth. Parades (游行) and dances are ways that the day has been — and continues to be — celebrated in many parts of the world. Although formal May Day celebrations may be less common now, it is always worth celebrating. Here are some simple and lovely ways to celebrate May Day in our homes and with those we love:
Making a May Day basket is always a great choice. Although the May Day basket we made as children was simple, the making of the basket was a joy in itself. Consider making or buying some flowers for friends. Fill the basket with a few sweets and write a note thanking your friend or neighbour for their kindness, their presence, and their love.
On May Day, we also take flowers to a local hospital or nursing home. Flowers are always welcome in places that are too often full of sadness. Stopping to have a conversation with a patient and thanking a nurse would be an additional gift — to the receiver and to us!
Besides, we always give friends small gifts to celebrate May Day. A small book or magazine with a note, an art print celebrating spring — the choices are endless. When your friends are far away, an unexpected gift can reawaken friendship across the miles.
1. The underlined part “anonymous gift-givers” refers to people who ________.| A．are serious about gift-giving |
| B．don't know the value of gifts |
| C．are careful about every small detail |
| D．give gifts but don't want their names to be known |
| A．It is celebrated all over the world. |
| B．The date of its celebration has changed. |
| C．It traditionally celebrates the arrival of spring. |
| D．There is an increase in formal May Day celebrations. |
| A．express thanks |
| B．visit faraway friends |
| C．read a book or magazine |
| D．stay with family members |
| A．The history of May Day. | B．Great family traditions. |
| C．Celebrating May Day. | D．Flowers for festivals. |
4 . When mentioning China, what comes to mind? As a country with a history of more than 5000 years, China is rich in civilization and culture. What best represents China?
Confucius (551BC-479 BC)
Confucius was a teacher and philosopher from the Spring and Autumn Period of Chinese history. The philosophy of Confucius stresses individual morality including kindness, fairness, politeness, and sincerity. Confucius' principles have a broad basis in common Chinese tradition and belief.
Dragon
A dragon is a legendary creature, typically with winding or crawling characters. The dragon symbol is frequently used on ancient Chinese emperor's items including chairs or costumes. It is considered a representation of power.
Peking Opera
Peking Opera is considered the essence of China. As the larger form of Chinese opera, it has many "firsts" in Chinese dramas: the abundance of talents, the number of artists, opera groups and audience.
The Great Wall
There is an old saying that goes. "He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man." The Great Wall, one of the greatest wonders of the world, is a destination one must see when visiting China.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Developed in China, TCM has a tradition dating back to more than 2,000 years, including various forms of herbal medicine, cupping, massage, exercise (Qigong), and dietary therapy.
1. What do we know about Confucius according to the passage?| A．He died at the age of 72. |
| B．He put stress on teamwork spirits. |
| C．He was a teacher in the Waning Stales Period. |
| D．He created common Chinese tradition and belief. |
| A．Confucius. | B．Dragon. |
| C．Peking Opera. | D．The Great Wall. |
| A．Learn to exercise Qigong. |
| B．Appreciate Peking Opera. |
| C．Pay a visit to the Great Wall. |
| D．Experience the treatment of cupping. |
Guozhuang dance is a favorite collective bonfire dance（集体篝火舞）of Tibetans, allowing people to show respect to nature.
Wandering in the old town of Dukezong in
“Guozhuang dance
“When I feel tired in daily life, I always dance Guozhuang to relieve my pressure. It makes my mind
“When other non-Tibetan people watch us dancing, I can bring
6 . 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?
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.
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.
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.
What I’ve presented here are only a few ways to make money in the holidays.
| 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 |
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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!
8 . 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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Usually, when your teacher asks a question, there is only one correct answer. But there is one question that has millions of current answers. That question is “What’s your name?” Everyone gives a different answer, but everyone is correct.
Have you ever wondered about people’s names? Where do they come from? What do they mean?
People’s first names, or given names, are chosen by their parents. Sometimes the name of a grandparent or other member of the family is used. Some parents choose the name of a well-known person. A boy could be named George Washington Smith; a girl could be named Helen Keller Jones.
Some people give their children names that mean good things. Clara means “bright”; Beatrice means “one who gives happiness”; Donald means “world ruler”; Leonard means “as brave as a lion”.
The earliest last names, or surnames, were taken from place names. A family with the name Brook or Brooks probably lived near brook(小溪)；someone who was called Longstreet probably lived on a long, paved road. The Greenwood family lived in or near a leafy forest.
Other early surnames came from people’s occupations. The most common occupational name is Smith, which means a person who makes things with iron or other metals. In the past, smiths were very important workers in every town and village. Some other occupational names are: Carter — a person who owned or drove a cart; Potter —a person who made pots and pans.
The ancestors of the Baker family probably baked bread for their neighbors in their native village. The Carpenter’s great-great-great-grandfather probably built houses and furniture.
Sometimes people were known for the color of their hair or skin, or their size, or their special abilities. When there were two men who were named John in the same village, the John with the gray hair probably became John Gray. Or the John was very tall could call himself John Tallman. John Fish was probably an excellent swimmer and John Lightfoot was probably a fast runner or a good dancer.
Some family names were made by adding something to the father’s name. English-speaking people added –s or –son. The Johnsons are descendants of John; the Roberts family’s ancestor was Robert. Irish and Scottish people added Mac or Mc or O. Perhaps all of the MacDonnells and the McDonnells and the O’Donnells are descendants of the same Donnell.
1. Which of the following aspects do the surnames in the passage NOT cover?
| A．Places where people lived. | B．People’s characters. |
| C．Talents that people possessed. | D．People’s occupations. |
| A．owned or drove a cart | B．made things with metals |
| C．made kitchen tools or contains | D．built houses and furniture |
| A．Beatrice Smith | B．Leonard Carter |
| C．George Longstreet | D．Donald Greenwood |
| A．later generations | B．friends and relatives |
| C．colleagues and partners | D．later sponsors |
