1 . 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。

It’s common to see a barista (咖啡师) create coffee art, but it’s a whole     1     (difference) ballgame doing the same thing with tea. Han Zheming has managed to perfect     2     skill, creating tea art in cups, or dian cha     3     Chinese, which used to be a ritual (仪式) during the Song Dynasty (960—1279).

Over the past six years, he has used tea and spoons     4     (create) beautiful patterns based on ancient paintings.

“It’s like adding bells and whistles to tea and giving people a stronger sense of occasion, so     5     (drink) tea is more fun,” Han says. He     6     (want) to bring the old ritual back to modern life and have more people appreciate     7       (it) charm.

Han says. “It is similar to the foam on top of a cup of coffee, except that it consists of tea rather than milk.”

Chinese tea culture started to enjoy popularity during the Tang Dynasty (618—907) and flourished throughout the Song Dynasty,     8     tea had become a necessity for almost everyone, just like rice, oil and salt.

“I want more people to understand the items that     9     (use) by people in the past to drink tea, and the special     10     (reason) behind the ways they prepared tea,” he says.

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。

Weiqi is the Chinese name for the classic board game    1    (common) known in English as Go. The game,     2     was called yi in ancient China, has a history of over 3, 000 years. Weiqi is a board game between two players     3    (use) black and white game pieces.

According to ancient books, weiqi     4    (invent) by the Chinese emperor Yao. In the Spring and Autumn Period, people would use terms in weiqi like “ju qi bu ding”(meaning “holding a game piece but not sure what move to make”)     5    (describe) vacillation (犹豫不决) in polities. It’s quite clear how popular the game was at that time. Later, there were lots of talented weiqi     6    (player) in all dynasties and many emperors in ancient China were weiqi lovers, such as Cao Cao and Zhu Yuanzhang.

The rules of weiqi are very simple     7     the choices to move the game pieces vary.

This is where the charm of the game lies. The time for one round of weiqi can be     8    (difference). In most cases, it takes one or two hours to finish one round of weiqi.

Weiqi is a game that combines science, art and     9    (compete). It’s no wonder that the game has been popular for thousands of years and is gradually becoming     10     international cultural game.

3 . The sunrises over the Cordillera mountain ranges in the Philippines, lighting up the beautiful terraced rice fields. Rows of terraces(梯田) wraparound the mountainsides from the ground to the very mountaintops, as far as the eye can see. Built with stonewalls at least 1, 000 years old, possibly 2, 000years, they are maintained by the ancient tradition and the lifestyle of the local Ifugao people. However, with the development of economy, life here is changing. And with it comes threats to this World Heritage(遗产) Site.

Young people are influenced by modern media and no longer want to work such long hours. More educational opportunities mean that many choose to make a life outside of the villages and rice fields. Roads are being built, allowing trucks bearing agricultural goods and buses bringing more tourists to and from. More tourists mean the need for more water and food, and the production of more waste and pollution. Ugly tall buildings, rather than beautiful traditional wooden homes, spring up in some villages.

Can these changes be managed so that the terraces continue to produce rice, and remain a beautiful part of our world heritage? Jimmy Padchanan, an official of the village of Mayoyao, said in an interview, “We are combining the old societies with the new, while maintaining many of our values.” He and the local people were confident that they would keep the best of the new and the strength of the past to protect the terraces, which are described as “a living cultural landscape of breathtaking beauty”. They said cultural heritages are very valuable for human, and it is a necessary duty for everyone to try his/her best to protect them.

1. What do we know about the Cordillera terraces from the first paragraph?

A．They are often lit up at night.

B．They are maintained in old ways.

C．They are built at the foot of the mountain.

D．They are covered with various crops.

2. Which problem are the Cordillera terraces facing nowadays?

A．Media pay too much attention.	B．Agricultural land is largely taken up.
C．Villagers cause safety concerns.	D．Many youths left the area.

3. According to the text, what will the local people do in the future?

A．Have a mix of old and new.	B．Open our mind to new ideas.
C．Stop the modernization of the region.	D．Involve more development in the area.

4. What is Jimmy’s attitude toward the protection of the terraces?

A．Disappointed.

B．Worried.

C．Hopeful.

D．Sorry.

4 . The TV series, The Longest Day in Chang’an, which was shown on Chinese online platforms, became a hit soon. Since then, it has been shown on partnering streaming platforms and TV networks abroad. Some websites overseas also offered the program to their users paying for it — the first time a Chinese series was broadcast as paid content abroad.

“I was amazed by the overseas audience’s love of this show,” Cao Dun, director of The Longest Day in Chang’an told Beijing Review. “I was worried that they wouldn’t understand the complex political structure of the Tang Dynasty. But in fact, the show is prompting foreign audiences to research the history of the Tang Dynasty to better understand the plot.”

The unique culture in ancient China is no a barrier but a bridge to connect with foreign audiences. In the TV series, every figure is given enough space to flesh out his or her character.

Telling stories of the ordinary Chinese people that resonate (引起共鸣) with the audience might be the way to communicate with the world. “The success of the TV series shows that beauty is a universal language crossing borders,” he told Beijing Review.

His ambition is to distinguish Chinese dramas from the TV shows in the rest of the world. “The TV series is a step in my plan to tell Chinese stories to the world,” Cao said. “After describing the impressive beauty of the Tang dynasty, I am looking for several plays that tell stories of today’s China. I don’t want to copy any country’s production. Chinese dramas have to build on our rich culture and Chinese people’s everyday life.” Cao added.

1. What do we know about the TV series?

A．It can be appreciated for free.

B．It was very popular once it was shown.

C．It was put on overseas when first released.

D．It is about the development of the Tang dynasty.

2. What does the underlined word “prompting” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Requiring.

B．Reminding.

C．Encouraging.

D．Informing.

3. What contributed to the TV series’ success?

A．Recognition of beauty.	B．Stories of Tang Dynasty.
C．Diversity of Chinese culture.	D．Personalities of every figure.

4. What is the best title of the passage?

A．Learn the Ancient Political Structure	B．Make a Successful TV Series is Easy
C．Show Different Nationalities in China	D．Tell Chinese Stories to the World

5 . 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：在错的词下划一横线，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。

At Christmas Eve, Jim went with his father to choose a Christmas tree. They choose a big one. It was almost as taller as the room! They put them in the corner of the sitting room. Kate was decorated it with a lot of Christmas gift. The sitting room looked really beautifully at the moment. There was a fire burning in the fire place, but the Christmas tree lights were shinning brightly. Both Jim and her parents singing and dancing happily.

6 . Five Ancient Chinese Poems about Spring

As the winter chill still lingers through early spring longing for warm days has sprung up everywhere. Before the flowers are in full blossom here is a collection of ancient Chinese poems picturing the revival of life during spring. The English translations used in this article are from Chinese translator Xu Yuanchong.

Spring Morning-by Meng Haoran(689-740)of the Tang Dynasty(618-907)

This spring morning in bed I’m lying

Not to awake till birds are crying

After one night of wind and showers

How many are the fallen flowers

Written in a Village South of the Capital-by Cui Hu(772-846)of the Tang Dynasty

In this house on this day last year a pink face vied

In beauty with the pink peach blossoms side by side

I do not know today where the pink face has gone

In the vernal breeze still smile pink peach blossoms full-blown

Happy Rain on a Spring Night(Excerpts)-by Du Fu(712-770)of the Tang Dynasty

Good rain knows its time right, it will fall when comes spring

With wind it steals in night, Mute, it moistens each thing

Dreaming of the Southern Shore-by Bai Juyi(772-846)of the Tang Dynasty

Fair Southern shore

With scenes I much adore

At sunrise riverside flowers redder than fire

In spring green waves grow as blue as sapphire

Which I can’t but admire

Love Seeds-by Wang Wei(701-761)of the Tang Dynasty

Red berries grow in the southern land

How many load in spring the trees

Gather them till full is your hand

They would revive fond memories

1. Which season are the poems probably talking about?

A．Winter.

B．Autumn.

C．Summer.

D．Spring.

2. Which one of the poems mentions the scene along a river?

A．Love Seeds	B．Dreaming of the Southern Shore
C．Happy Rain on a Spring Night	D．Written in a village South of the Capital

3. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A．All of the poets were from the Tang Dynasty.

B．Both Cui Hu and Bai Juyi died at the same age.

C．Meng Haoran lived longer than other poets.

D．Cui Hu wrote a poem highlighting the color pink.

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。

The history of Chinese garden architecture (建筑) dates    1     the Shang and Zhou dynasties. During that period, Chinese kings began developing forests and woods for hunting, which could     2    (see) as early gardens.

Traditional Chinese garden architecture was well developed in the Tang Dynasty. During this period, the     3    (construct) of beautiful gardens developed into what would include man-made hills, pools, and fountains.     4     time went on, this man-made beauty was able to     5     (successful) mix well with the beauty of the natural environment.

The Ming Dynasty     6    (follow) by the Qing Dynasty saw the heyday of Chinese garden architecture. Especially in the Qing Dynasty, emperors gathered skillful craftsmen from all over the country    7    (create) even more complicated gardens. Gardens in this period were no longer just places for fun, but also served as areas     8     more formal activities could take place.

Also, gardens in different regions have     9    (they) own styles. In northern China, they’re large and often designed in scenic mountain areas. The Summer Palace is a typical example. The gardens in the south are     10    (small) than those in the north, such as Li Garden and the Lion Forest Garden.

9 . In the long history of about 5,000 years, numerous Chinese traditional festivals were celebrated in memory of gods or some significant days, some of which are passed down from generation to generation.     1    .

Qingming Festival

Qingming Festival is on the 15th day after Spring Equinox, round April 4 or April 5 every year. People will go to worship their ancestors.     2    , so this festival is also called Tomb-sweeping Festival. In some areas, people are forbidden to use fire to cook food, so they only eat cool food.

Double Ninth Festival

    3    . The Chinese character of September is the same as 9, so we get this special name. Chinese people, especially the north Chinese, climb the mountains to the peak to enjoy the wonderful scenery, and admire the beauty of chrysanthemum.

Winter Solstice

Winter Solstice is on around December 22 or 23 of solar calendar each year. From Winter Solstice on, the daytime will be longer and longer. That day people in different regions eat different food. In the northern region, people eat dumplings and wonton (馄饨), while in the southern region rice balls.

    4    

In China, this festival is in late January or early February, the last day of the Lunar year. People celebrate it by having a family reunion dinner, setting off fireworks and staying up late.     5    , but if you did it, you have to say: “sui sui ping an”. It is a pun (双关语), meaning you will be healthy every year.

A．New Year’s Eve

B．Mid-Autumn Festival

C．People always practice special traditional activities in each festival

D．People always visit their friends and relatives

E．They remove the weeds growing on the ancestors’ tombs to make them clean

F．Breaking the dishes and bowls is a thing all the people scare

G．It is celebrated on Sept. 9th of the Lunar Calendar, around October

10 . Canada is a highly developed capitalist country. It is one of the major tourism players all over the world because of its unique glamour. Over the years, arts and culture has lived and breathed in every corner of Canada. You can have a really good experience when you go on a trip in Canada. Do you know why it is so obvious that Canada improves and develops in art, culture, sport and so on? Due to a racial and immigrant population, the variety and richness of art and sports is very evident.

Since World War I, Canada has produced an impressive amount of writing. From novel to poetry, the selection is wide. Native writers are also becoming better known across Canada in recent years.

Musicians are reaching a higher level of recognition in the world music scene. Everything from country to pop, classical to heavy rock can be found across Canada and across the globe performed by Canadian artists.

Canadian photography as well as painting by Canadians is not well-known outside of Canada but recognition is increasing.

The National Film Board, a film crew in Canada, is the primary producer of movies in Canada. However, many Hollywood studios are turning to Canada as a source for locations and as an alternative (选择) to the more expensive US. Many well-known actors, directors, screen writers and movies come from Canada and often scoop international awards for their work.

French art was the first to appear in Canada along the St Lawrence in and around Quebec. Since then the amount of art and artists has increased.

Sport is a major part of today’s society in Canada. Hockey is the most popular spectator sport with more participants taking part in curling. American style football and baseball are also very popular and all of these sports are played across Canada.

1. What give Canada various forms of art and culture?

A．The different immigrants.	B．The large area.
C．The long history.	D．The large population.

2. Which group of Canadian artists is well-known all over the world today?

A．Painters and writers.	B．Photographers and actors.
C．Musicians, actors and directors.	D．Native writers and photographers.

3. What does the underlined word “scoop” mean in Paragraph 5?

A．Fry.

B．Limit.

C．Win.

D．Exist.

4. What can we know from the text?

A．Canadian writers are only good at poetry.

B．Canadian people love sports very much.

C．There are many big film-making companies in Canada.

D．Canadian arts have been much influenced by Americans.