1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When does Black Friday date back to?

A．The 1950s.

B．The 1990s.

C．The 2000s.

2. What does Black Friday refer to now?

A．An event within stores.

B．An event only for online sales.

C．An online and offline shopping festival.

3. What kind of goods is usually sold on Cyber Monday?

A．Small parts.

B．Technology items.

C．Home devices.

4. How much did Singles Day earn last year?

A．$7.16 billion.

B．$9.4 billion.

C．$38.4 billion.

3 . After a long, cold and dry winter, life and color are starting to return. Flowers are everywhere, birds are singing and people are flying kites.Known as the birthplace of kites, Weifang in Shandong province has a long history of making kites.

It is believed that Weifang kite-making can be traced back (回溯) to 2, 000 years ago. At first, they were often used by the army for communication purposes. During the Ming Dynasty (1368—1644), kites started to be popular. Made from bamboo and covered with traditional Chinese paintings, Weifang kite-making was in the intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) lists in 2006. The International Kite Festival has been held in Wei fang every year since 1984.

Yang Hong wei, 56, is an inheritor (传承人) of the Wei fang kite-making. Born in a kite-making family, Yang often saw kites with bright colors and different shapes in her grandfather’s workshop. “Many places around the world have a tradition of flying kites,” Yang said. “ But I think behind our kites is the beauty of our nature and culture.”

On Yang’s kites, people can see not only common things like flowers and birds, but also some patterns (图案) telling about Chinese fairy tales and history. “It takes lots of time,” Yang added, “but when I explain the things on the kites to foreign customers, I feel a sense of great achievement.”

In her spare time, she also travels to different countries including Germany,   Australia, the US and New Zealand to tell people about Chinese stories seen on kites and the traditional ways of making kites. “I’m an inheritor of the culture. It is an important job of mine to spread the heritage around the world and onto the next generation (一代人).” she said.

1. Which of the following is Not true about the weifang kite-making?

A．They are made from bamboo.

B．They are different shapes.

C．They are covered with traditional Chinese paintings.

D．They are only some common things like flowers and birds.

2. What’s the second paragraph mainly about ?

A．The purposes of flying kites.

B．The history of Wei fang kite-making.

C．The materials to make Wei fang kites.

D．The International Kite Festival.

3. What can we know about Yang’s kites ?

A．Yang’s kites are very common.

B．Yang’s kites are easy to make.

C．Yang’s kites show people the beauty of Chinese culture .

D．Yang’s kites are only sold in China.

4. What does the underlined word “things” refer to in Paragraph 4?

A．common things.

B．flowers and birds.

C．leaves and flowers.

D．Chinese fairy tales and history.

5. What’s the main idea of this passage?

A．The making of Weifang kites.

B．The history of Weifang kites.

C．The meaning of Weifang kites.

D．The inheritor of the Weifang kite-making.

4 . On Monday, 2023, people across Kenya took part in the country’s first national tree-planting holiday. The holiday was created by Kenya’s president to encourage people to plant trees as part of a plan to fight the climate crisis.

Kenya is famous for its beautiful forests and wildlife. But large areas of Kenya’s forests have been cut down. Those trees would normally help absorb carbon dioxide.     1    

Currently, just 7% of Kenya is covered by trees. Kenya has been seriously affected by the climate crisis. The country has been hit by a severe drought, and the area’s rain patterns have been changing for the worse.

An app is created to help organize the tree planting.     2     It helps people collect seedlings, find places to plant, and record their efforts. The app will also help the government track how many trees have been planted in different areas around the country.

On Monday, people all over Kenya turned out in large numbers to take part in the holiday. In the capital, Nairobi, hundreds of people joined in, even though it was raining.     3     But the government had a goal of planting several hundred million more before the end of December.

    4     But some people were upset because the holiday was announced too late for them to be able to take part. Still others have criticized the government for a decision made earlier this year to end a ba n on cutting down older trees.     5     Some hope that it will happen every year.

A．Most Kenyans supported the event.

B．It’s not yet clear how many trees were planted.

C．It’s a greenhouse gas that causes the climate crisis.

D．Even so, people were very excited about the holiday.

E．The app is called JazaMiti, meaning   “filling with trees”.

F．Government leaders led planting efforts all over the country.

G．To prepare for the day, the government got young trees ready.

5 . 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 19th Asian Games, also known as the Hangzhou Asian Games,     1     (hold) from September 23 to October 8, 2023 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. As     2     major sporting event, the Hangzhou Asian Games has its own official mascots, a group of robots     3     (name) “Memories of Jiangnan”. The mascots consist of three robotic figures, Lianlian, Congcong and Chenchen,     4     fully integrate the history and culture, natural ecology and innovation of Hangzhou. Lianlian is a     5     (reflect) of West Lake; Congcong symbolizes the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu(良渚古城遗址), while Chenchen stands for the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal.

The design of the mascots was a long process. After fierce competition, “Memories of Jiangnan” finally stood out of more than 4000 candidates. The designer of the mascots, Zhang Wen, said: “Apart from the various cultural     6     (feature) conveyed by the mascots,     7     I also want to emphasize is the technological advance of Hangzhou, a digital and intelligent city.”

    8     (represent) the spirit of the Asian Games as well, as the cultural heritage of Hangzhou, the mascots have received great concern since they were disclosed on April 3rd , 2020. In general, the public response     9     the mascots has been positive. With their unique design and inspiring message, the mascots have become popular in China and even     10     (global).

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。

As a part of the 2023 Beijing Culture Forum’s extra activities, the     1     (eight) Beijing October Literature Festival opened in September. Some     2     (respect) writers took part in discussions on literature with readers at various meetings and events related to literature.

On Saturday, a meeting     3     (hold) for famous persons from three different     4     (generation)—people born in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, including writers, critics and media figures to explore the topic of “literary life in the digital age”. They discussed a series of topics,     5     “survival and life in the Internet age”, as well as “transformative power of literary expression”.

Throughout the festival, bookstores, museums and local communities hosted a series of literature-related activities. Writers also had the chance to gather materials for their literary works, all of     6     lead to developing a wide reading culture. Besides, a discussion between foreign translators and Chinese writers took place. People     7     (presence) at the festival discussed how to advance and spread modern Chinese literature through translation and cross-cultural exchange.

It was reported     8     a closing event hosted in the form of a symphony (交响乐) concert was designed     9     (end) this literary festival. The Beijing Symphony Orchestra performed at the National Cultural Palace,     10     (play) background music of film and television productions that are from literary classics.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When is the Jane Austen Festival held?

A．In March.

B．In September.

C．In December.

2. What is the most impressive in the Jane Austen Festival?

A．The concert.

B．The fashion show.

C．The dance class.

3. How long did Jane Austen live in Chawton?

A．For eighteen years.

B．For ten years.

C．For eight years.

4. What can visitors do for free at the Jane Austen Center?

A．Go to the tea room.

B．Try on traditional costumes.

C．See a life-sized statue of Jane.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When is Weifang International Kite Festival held every year?

A．On the third Saturday in April.

B．On the third Sunday in March.

C．On the first Saturday in May.

2. How long do the kite flying competitions last?

A．Half a month.

B．About a week.

C．Two to three days.

3. Which is an on-traditional kite?

A．A swallow kite.

B．A bear kite.

C．A butterfly kite.

4. What can be known about the festival?

A．It’s fantastic and popular.

B．It’s a l00-year-old festival.

C．It’s only intended for kids.

9 . 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,并将答案填写在答题卡上。

The Bai people are famous for the    1     (generous) they show to all guests. The San Dao Cha or Three-Course Tea ceremony is perhaps the finest example of    2    (they) friendliness.

The first course begins by baking bitter tea leaves (烘烤苦茶叶) over a small open fire. When boiled water is added, it creates such a loud sound that this course is    3    (common) referred to     4    “LeiXiang Cha”or “Thunderous Tea". The water bubbles violently(剧烈地冒泡) on contact but, once it has stopped bubbling, the tea is ready to drink.

The second course is sweet tea! It     5    (make) by first adding milk cheese to the teacup, along with tea leaves, brown sugar, and other materials. Boiling water is then poured (倒) into the cup and the tea is offered to the guest.

The third course is     6    most complicated, as it's meant to be bitter, sweet and spicy all at the same time! The tea not only    7    (represent) all flavours of the previous courses, as well as being spicy, but also has a unique aftertaste    8    has earned it the name “Hui Wei Cha” or “Reflection Tea”.

The three types of tea    9    (serve) to guests are designed to mirror the course of life: first you experience bitterness, then you feel happiness after     10     (overcome) hardship, and finally you rest and reflect on your past.

10 . On most Sundays, the sound of hammers(锤子)and other tools hitting stone can be heard in a village in the Chimalhuacan area, on Mexico City’s east side. The sounds come from stone carvers(石雕师)who still work on a skill that has been passed down for generations(世代)—even after the local stone was used up. The village is filled with meter-high religious(宗教的)figures and other beautiful stone objects.

Generations of stone carvers in Chimalhuacan also created much of the stonework found on buildings and in parks in the capital’s downtown.

While carvers in other areas long ago turned to machines, the workers here only use hammers and other special hand tools. Many are self-taught, but some, like Tomás Ugarte, aged 86, learned in the traditional way. This method of rock cutting has been passed down between family members, dating back about five generations.

The rock cutters are generally old. There were about 600 official stone carvers about 10 years ago. Now, there are probably only around 300. The carvers are dying and their children generally do not want to take up the trade.

Still, the stone carvers keep the old traditions alive. Many people in the area use stone tools made by the stone carvers.

Rev. Alberto Sandoval, who has known the stone workers since 1990, described them as “the backbone of the community.” Most of the carvers have work areas at home, which provides them with some money. They sell carvings for prices from $500 to $2,000. But they often do not sell much.

Unlike many craftspeople who want to see their works shown in museums, the carvers here also work for free at repairing the stonework at the 250-year-old local church, Santa Maria de Guadalupe.

Asked if the trade will continue, carver Mario Olivares read a poem written on the church wall: “Your art, your tradition, your culture and the nobility(高贵)of the people keep the spirit of this town alive.”

1. What is special about the stone carvers in Chimalhuacan?

A．They have turned to machines.	B．They only use hand tools.
C．They are self-taught.	D．They mainly create religious figures.

2. What does paragraph 4 mainly tell us?

A．The great loss of the local stone.	B．Different jobs the young choose.
C．The worrying future for the trade.	D．The long history of stone carving.

3. What can we know about the carvers?

A．They work for free most of the time.	B．They like giving their works to museums.
C．They sell carvings at high prices.	D．They often make a little money.

4. How did Mario Olivares feel about the future of the trade?

A．Confident.	B．Uncaring.
C．Helpless.	D．Worried.