1 . The following properties which the World Heritage Committee has decided to include on the World Heritage List are under threat.
Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley(Afghanistan)
The cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the Bamiyan Valley stand for the artistic and religious developments which from the 1st to the 13th centuries characterized ancient Bakhtria. The area contains a number of Buddhist monastic ensembles, as well as strong buildings from the Islamic period.
Historic Centre of Vienna(Austria)
Vienna developed from early Celtic and Roman settlements into a Medieval and Baroque city, the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It played an important role as a leading European music center, from the great age of Viennese Classicism through the early part of the 20th century. The historic center of Vienna is rich in architectural buildings, including Baroque castles and gardens, as well as the late-19th-century Ringstrasse lined with grand buildings, monuments and parks.
Okapi Wildlife Reserve(Democratic Republic of the Congo)
The Okapi Wildlife Reserve occupies about one-fifth of the Ituri forest in the north-east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Congo river basin, of which the reserve and forest are a part, is one of the largest drainage systems in Africa. The reserve contains threatened species of primates and birds surviving in the wild. It also has some amazing scenery, including waterfalls on the Ituri and Epulu rivers. The reserve is inhabited by traditional nomadic pygmy Mbuti and Efe hunters.
1. Which of the following heritage sites is located in Asia?| A．Okapi Wildlife Reserve. |
| B．Historic Centre of Vienna. |
| C．The Austro-Hungarian Empire. |
| D．Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley. |
| A．Bird researchers. | B．Classical concert conductors. |
| C．Modern building lovers. | D．Natural scenery photographers. |
| A．They are all in danger. | B．They are closed to the public. |
| C．They feature lots of ancient buildings. | D．They are to be removed from the World Heritage List. |
Christmas Day was coming. I was just a kid then, and my big sister told me there was no Santa Claus. I fled to my Grandma because she would be straight with me. I knew Grandma always told me the truth. Grandma was home, and I told her everything. “No Santa Claus?” She shouted. “Ridiculous! Don’t believe it. “Now, put on your coat, and let’s go.”
“Go where, Grandma?” I asked. “Where” turned out to be Kerby’s General Store, the one store in town that had a little bit of just about everything. As we walked through its doors, Grandma handed me ten dollars. “Take this money, and buy something for someone who needs it. I’ll wait for you in the car.” Then she turned and walked out of Kerby’s.
I was only eight years old. I’d often gone shopping with my mother, but never had I shopped for anything all by myself. The store seemed big and crowded, full of people competing to finish their Christmas shopping. For a few moments I just stood there, confused, holding that ten-dollar bill, wondering what to buy and who to buy it for. I suddenly thought of Bobby Decker, who was a kid with bad breath and messy hair. He sat right behind me in Mrs. Pollock’s grade-two class. Bobby Decker didn’t have a coat. I knew that because he never went out for break during the winter. His mother always wrote a note, telling the teacher that he had a cough, but we kids knew that Bobby Decker didn’t have a cough, and he didn’t have a coat. I would buy Bobby Decker a coat! I chose a red one, which looked really warm, and he would like that.
“Is this a Christmas present for someone?” the lady behind the counter asked kindly, as I laid ten dollars down. “Yes.”
The nice lady smiled at me, put the coat in a bag and wished me a Merry Christmas.
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That evening, Grandma helped me wrap (包裹) the coat in Christmas paper.
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Grandma and I waited breathlessly for Bobby Decker’s front door to open.
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3 . Until a few weeks ago, Asians were the only mask (口罩) wearers in Western countries, causing even unfriendly responses from the Westerners. But this taboo (禁忌) is falling apart fast after more and more evidences from experiments say that the practice in effective in protecting human beings from infectious diseases. Now, an increasing number of Western countries, including Italy, France, the United States and Australia, have finally decided to recommend their citizens to wear masks in public places to protect one another from the deadly COVID-19 viruses.
For Western nations: the simple change is really difficult and the debate over the face mask has even developed into a larger discussion over the role of the individual in society. In the West. mask-wearing was seen through an individual’s perspective. It runs like “I am free to decide whether to wear a mask to protect myself or not”. However, in Asia, mask-wearing was seen through a social perspective. It runs like “If all individuals wear masks, the society will be protected”. The logics are fundamentally different and the change would require a big cultural adjustment because mask wearing in public places was even considered “strange and frightening” to the Westerners.
But mask-wearing in public places was also new to the Asians until it was struck by SARS in 2003. After that, mask-wearing has become such a part of daily life that it now plays a role in giving the public a sense of being “protected” in Asia.
“I’m convinced that pretty soon everyone in a Western family will have two or three reusable face masks,” said Jean-Francois Mattéi president of France’s National Academy of Medicine.
1. Who are most likely to wear masks to protect one another?| A．Italians. | B．Singaporeans. |
| C．Americans. | D．Australians. |
| A．The necessity of mask wearing. |
| B．The differences between Asia and Europe. |
| C．The individuals’ role in society. |
| D．The difficulty of accepting mask wearing. |
| A．Westerners will accept mask-wearing soon. |
| B．Westerners usually love prettier face masks. |
| C．Westerners really care about the environment. |
| D．Westerners tend to base their decision on evidence. |
| A．Advertisement. | B．Culture. |
| C．Politics. | D．Environment. |
The Double Ninth Festival has a history of over 2, 000 years. According to tradition, we should celebrate the festival by going mountain climbing,
Traditional festivals teach us a lot,
Besides, traditional festivals are carriers of culture,
Finally, traditional festivals are a source of national
Traditional festivals have been
The 2021 China Qufu(曲阜) International Confucius Cultural Festival(孔子文化节)and the7th NishanI Forum(论坛) on World Civilizations was held in Qufu,
Foreign journalists
This year’s cultural festival focuses on the
The media group visited the Confucius Temple, the Confucius Cemetery and the Confucius Family Mansion on Sept.27. For the first time so many foreign journalists
“The cultural atmosphere, the tourist
The Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion were built in478 BC in memory of Confucius. The three Confucius sites in Qufu,
As I tried describing Thanksgiving Day to my in-laws (姻亲)in China, I could already see their eyes cloud over with
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2.告知赠送的原因；
3.表达祝愿。
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2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter,
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Yours, Li Hua
Boxing Day, also known
First, volunteer for the church. Find out if your church
9 . Have you imagined spending a night in a museum? Fortunately, your fantasy may come true in the following museums.
Spy Museum | Washington, DC
The Spy Museum is entirely committed to the all-but-invisible profession and displays the largest collection of spy objects in the world! "Operation Secret Sleepover" invites a group of juniors and parents for a night of detective training, like creating a fake name, gathering intelligence, studying questioning techniques, breaking codes, hunting for a lead, and more. The next mission kicks off on Friday, September 9, 2022.
Ages: 9 to 13
Cost: $115 for general admission/$105 for members
Baseball Hall of Fame | Cooperstown, New York
Fans of America's hobbies will take the opportunity to stay a few extra nights here. Travel along the hallowed galleries; enjoy a screening in the Grandstand Theater; show your respect to honoring legendary players like Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, and Ted Williams. Dates sell out quickly. To secure your spot, call（607）547—0329.
Ages: 7 to 12
Cost: $50 for general admission
Milwaukee Public Museum | Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Who says kids get to have all the fun? The adults-only overnight at Milwaukee Public Museum is intended for the 21+ crowd. Tickets include dinner, two drinks, snacks, special tours, films in the six-story theater, entry to the new traveling exhibit “Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed,” and continental breakfast. The next event is October 20, 2022. Registration closes two weeks prior.
Ages: 21+
Cost: $125 for general admission
Baltimore National Aquarium | Baltimore, Maryland
Ocean and shark lovers will be delighted to spend nights at BNA. Dive into the fascinating underwater world, reveal myths, and discover the importance of these incredible creatures. Join experts for a behind-the-scenes tour, interact with marine life, and watch a 4D film.
Ages: 8+
Cost: $120 for general admission | $100 for members
1. What can kids do at Operation Secret Sleepover?| A．Studying hunting techniques. | B．Improving their intelligence. |
| C．Changing their identity cards. | D．Trying some detective activities. |
| A．Spy Museum. | B．Baseball Hall of Fame. |
| C．Milwaukee Public Museum. | D．Baltimore National Aquarium. |
| A．$400. | B．$420. | C．$460. | D．$480. |
10 . During the five-day Labor Day holiday that began on April 30, tourist attractions that offered ancient Chinese, or guofeng, experiences attracted large crowds, some members of whom wore traditional clothing and makeup to enhance the authenticity of their experiences.
Qujiang New District in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, charmed tourists with a new attraction themed on TV serial The Longest Day in Chang’an. It offers visitors a chance to “travel back in time” and experience a day in the life of people living in the Tang Dynasty(618-907). Xi’an, known as Chang’an back then, was the imperial(皇帝的)capital.
The World Rural Tourist Town in Huzhou, Zhejiang province, staged a cultural festival with a silk and Song Dynasty(960-1279)theme. During the first three days of the holiday, the place received nearly 30,000 visits, putting it into a Tik-Tok list of the 10 most sought—after Huzhou attractions.
The Jizhou Kiln scenic area in Jiangxi province held a tourism festival with a Song Dynasty theme. Tourists, wearing period costumes and makeup, tried their hand at the ancient Chinese game of touhu—throwing arrows into wine pitchers—and sampled yonghe tofu, one of the top 10 Jiangxi dishes.
COVID-19 has accelerated changes in consumers, who are increasingly pursuing comfortable and safe tourism products that benefit both the environment and people’s health. For tourism businesses, it’s important to highlight the cultural elements of tourism products by drawing inspiration from China’s traditional culture.
To create a more impressive experience, staff members dressed in hanfu would join the crowd and interact with the tourists by, for example, handing them flower seeds, the staff member said, adding that services such as hanfu rental and traditional makeup design are available in the park.
Hotels are also tapping the guofeng craze to feed the growing passion for traditional Chinese culture. A guofeng hotel of Chinese firm Rezen provides replica costumes from online games based on the Chinese classic Journey to the West, which the guests can try on for photos.
1. Why did Xi’an attract so many tourists?| A．For its beautiful scenery. | B．For its delicious food. |
| C．For its themed tourist draw. | D．For its geographical location. |
| A．They share the same theme. | B．They are listed top on Tik-Tok. |
| C．They feature local snacks. | D．They offer traditional costumes. |
| A．Tourism products. | B．Tang poems. | C．Traditional costumes. | D．Online games. |
| A．Guofeng Varies from Place to Place | B．Traditional Culture Brings Changes |
| C．COVID-19 Affects Chinese Tourism | D．Ancient Culture Adds to Holiday Attraction |
