1 . During the Lantern Festival, long lines of customers are waiting outside Daoxiangcun stores in the capital city Beijing. "I feel I'm missing something     1     I don't eat yuanxiao during the Lantern Festival. Getting up early in the morning,     2     (put) on warm clothes and waiting in a long line outside a Daoxiangcun store to buy newly-made yuanxiao is a sort of private ceremony for me and ensures I will have another sweet year." Dong Shanshan,    3     35-year-old Beijinger said. For many people like Dong, eating Daoxiangcun, yuanxiao     4     (be) an essential Lantern Festival tradition.

The Beijing Daoxiangcun Food Company,     5     owns the brand and stores, recently staged an event to mark the official launch of yuanxiao being made at some of its     6     (factory). Shi Yan, the company's representative manager, said, “All     7     (we) yuanxiao are handmade, because it is the only way to maintain the traditional flavor.”

    8     (meet) local demand, the company will demonstrate how yuanxiao are made at some of its stores in Beijing. "This will     9     (hopeful) bring a festive atmosphere to the city and its residents," Shi said. "Young people can learn how the traditional food is made and the culture surrounding this food can     10     (carry) forward and expanded.^”

2 . 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。

The ancient art form—Peking Opera is the essence of Chinese culture, which shows traditional Chinese values, such as loyalty, modesty and honesty.

The saying about Peking Opera still rings true: one minute of performance     1     stage requires 10 years of practice offstage. This sums up the strict training     2     (require) for Peking Opera, which combines music, dance, drama, acrobatics and martial arts.

Nadim Diab, or Li Long as his Chinese name, a Lebanese who lives and works in Beijing,     3     (take) this saying to heart since he began to participate in a 100-day training program by     4     (profession) Peking Opera actors and actresses.

He started from zero to perform as a Peaking Opera actor, which was very difficult, such as leg stretching     5    (exercise).

The 32-year-old Diab,     6     came to China in 2012 for his master’s degree at Tsinghua University, had his first encounter with Peking Opera a few years back when he watched a workshop online.

“Beauty and difficulty are two sides of     7     same coin in Peking Opera. When people go to watch a Peking Opera show, they expect     8    (witness) a show like no other and they never walk away     9     (disappoint). Excellent performances are a guarantee in Peking Opera,     10     the behind-the-scenes workings are an untold story,” says Diab.

5 . When you’re visiting another country, you may be thought impolite or rude if you don’t do as the Romans do.     1    .

·Be careful of what you give to Chinese friends. China has a long history and colorful cultures, so you have to pay attention to the cultural traditions. When presenting your Chinese friends with flowers, avoid using white. Because they are connected with death.     2    .

·    3    . In some cultures, it is acceptable to eat food with your hands. But in Norway it is often required that you use a spoon and fork, chopsticks, or a knife and fork when having a meal. So learn about how to use these things before you travel there. In Norway, even sandwiches are eaten using a fork and knife.

·Don’t ask for salt when dining in Egypt. In many cultures, like the United States, it’s all right to ask for salt to add to your food. But if you’re dining with friends and colleagues in Egypt, keep in mind to avoid asking for salt.     4    .

·Lose a tooth in Greece. For many countries, children are told to keep the baby teeth under the pillow and the Tooth Fairy will give them money in exchange for their teeth. But Greek children are told to throw their teeth onto the roofs.     5    . It also means good luck to the family.

A．They are very beautiful

B．It means health to the kids

C．Mind your table manners in Norway

D．Because it is an impolite action to the host

E．In Greece, you can share your idea with the host

F．However, white flowers mean cleanness and purity in the United States

G．Knowing some cultural traditions and customs around the world will help you

6 . 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。
              

feather fan                       round silk fan                                folding fan

Last year, I went to Italy as an exchange student. Before     1     (leave), I asked my mother what gifts I should choose for the teachers and the students there. Mom said that the Chinese fan was a good choice, because it is an     2     (importance) part of Chinese culture.

I went shopping and bought three kinds of Chinese fans.     3     first kind was the feather fan for the teachers,     4     was made of bird feathers. The fans I     5     (buy) for the girls were silk fans. They are also called “round silk fans”. The silk fans show paintings of beautiful women, birds or flowers. They are very popular     6     women of all ages. As for the boys, I     7     (pick) the folding fans from Rongchang, a place in the west of Chongqing. The folding     8     (fan) are made of paper and bamboo and there are great paintings and calligraphy (书法) on them.

At the welcoming party in Italy, my new teachers and classmates were all     9     (excite) to get the wonderful fans. And they were even more excited after learning about the stories and culture behind     10     (they).

7 . 根据题目所提出的具体要求，在答题卡上写出一篇连贯完整的短文。词数不少于60。
假如你是李华，你的英国笔友Jack给你发邮件，请你给他介绍“重阳节”。请参考下列信息，给他回邮件。邮件的开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。
·fall on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month
·show respect for the elderly
·get together to have a big meal; send the elders gifts
·climb mountains to enjoy beautiful views
·...
Dear Jack,

Glad to know that you’re interested in the Chong Yang Festival in China. I’d like to share something about it with you.

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All the best,

Li Hua

8 . 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。

If you’ve been a traveler before, you’re likely to be shocked that customs differ     1     one culture to another. It’s important to educate     2     (you) on the rules of politeness in advance.

In Pakistan, if you go out for a meal eat with your right hand, the left hand is considered     3    (clean). Don’t show anyone the bottom of your shoes, and try not to touch others with either of your     4    (foot).

In Russia, don’t smile at strangers. That is a rude behavior,     5     can make you seem impolite. When     6     (pay) for goods, place your money on the counter (柜台) instead of handing it directly to the salesman.

In China, be generous with saying “thank you”, if someone     7     (do) anything good for you, such as pouring you tea, giving you a hand, and so on. And if you receive     8     gift, take it with both hands.

In Korea, remember not     9     (touch) a person while talking to him, and keep a proper distance: personal space is very important. Try to avoid talking too much during meals, and     10     (active) offer to pay even if you know that someone is treating you.