1 . While the term cultural heritage is used to refer to both physical and intangible qualities, it is not limited to physical objects. It can also refer to beliefs, traditions, language, and food. These are often passed down from generation to generation.     1    The preservation of these cultural treasures can help promote global understanding and mutual respect.

    2    Determining what constitutes(构成) “cultural heritage” is often a challenging and contentious task, and advocates of cultural preservation and integrity are often accused of making false assumption(假设)about the cultures they study.

It is important to recognize that cultural heritage is not limited to physical objects and monuments. It also includes living expressions of culture inherited from our ancestors. Intangible cultural heritage refers to knowledge and practices related to the environment and traditional crafts.     3    It is essential to protect these valuable assets for their protection and appreciation.

    4     It is essential to preserve these objects in order to preserve their significance. And it is necessary to protect the intangible cultural heritage, because it is often overlooked. These works of art have symbolic and aesthetic(美学的) value and are valuable to the people of the country. Some of them are even more significant than the physical objects.

As cultural heritage is a part of a culture, it can be protected. However, if someone is trying to patent a design, you have to ensure that you do not copy it.     5    Whether they’re paintings, sculptures, or food, they’re worth protecting. Fortunately, it’s important to protect and conserve our cultural heritage. It’s the legacy of the culture and the way it was once lived.

A．They are a source of pride and identity for a society.

B．Cultural heritage includes the inheritance of a culture.

C．These can be valuable as a tool for future generation.

D．Cultural heritage is a vital part of any society.

E．It is an important part of international policy.

F．First, consider what cultural heritage is.

G．The same is true of cultural objects.

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Luo Yan and his wife and son travel back to their hometown     1    the Spring Festival. Their parents     2    (decorate) the house beautifully and prepared many delicious dishes. The whole family could not be    3    (happy) to be together.     4     the cold outside, bright smiles fill the air with warmth       5     laughter rings throughout the house.     6     dinner, the whole family are going to stay up late on the New Year’s Eve. They gather around the TV    7     (watch) the New Year’s programme, while eating snacks,     8    (chat) with each other and making dumplings. As midnight     9    (approach), Luo Yan takes his parents, wife       10     son outside to set off firecrackers.

5 . The Mogao Grottoes were a center of Buddhist life and some of the world’s great cultures for hundreds of years. However, by the late Qing Dynasty they had been abandoned and nearly forgotten and many of the caves had become damaged by the elements. Around 1900, with the discovery of a library of thousands of ancient documents, the caves received new interest from Chinese and foreign researchers. Unfortunately, this resulted in tens of thousands of items from the caves being taken to foreign museums

In the 1940s, many researchers and artists visited the area to study traditional Chinese art. Copies of some of the artwork painted by respected artists such as Zhang Daqian and GuanShanyue helped people all over the country learn about Dunhuang. These artists were also inspired by the artwork they saw in the caves and it began to influence their painting styles. Others staved in the desert for much longer, Chang Shuhong stayed for the rest of his life — struggling to record the cultural treasures and protect them from the weather. As a result of their efforts the Dunhuang Academy was formed to protect and study the Mogao Grottoes.

In 1987, the Mogao Grottoes were named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While the caves are open to the public, access is now limited in order to protect the artwork. However, the caves can be seen online in digital form so that people around the world can study and enjoy them.

Despite its remoteness, the Mogao Grottoes continue to draw visitors. And just as the sand and desert have survived largely unchanged through the centuries, this small art gallery in the desert has also survived largely unchanged providing an amazing look at a world long ago past.

1. When did the Mogao Grottoes regain the world’s attention?

A．Hundreds of years ago.

B．In the late Qing Dynasty.

C．In the late eighties of the 20th century.

D．Around the beginning of the 20th century.

2. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning the artists in the 1940s?

A．To learn about their works.

B．To show how hard they worked.

C．To compare their different styles.

D．To appreciate their contributions.

3. When people have no access to visiting the caves,        .

A．they can do researches online

B．they can enjoy the digital versions

C．they can watch copies in art galleries

D．they can study them in foreign museums

4. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?

A．The Mogao Grottoes — Center of Buddhist Life

B．The Mogao Grottoes — Art Gallery in the Desert

C．Respected artists — Protectors of the Mogao Grottoes

D．An Amazing Tourist Attraction — The Mogao Grottoes

6 . During my stay at the University of Michigan, one of the senior professors asked me to join a seminar on culture and emotion. In a general________of self-introductions, I introduced myself in a(n)________Dutch way as one of those who are “interested in culture and emotion”. The professor supplemented (补充) my self-introduction to________American standards, saying I was one of the world’s experts on the________. In response, I looked down in________, and thought that “expert” was a big word.

When I lived in North Carolina, my new friends came over to ________. Conversations were full of interest and energy, and there was a lot of ________. At the end of the evening, when my guests left, they thanked me for the dinner. My heart________, because I was born and raised in the Netherlands, where “thanking for dinner” means the relationship is ________. Emotions are different enough to feel out of________when you move from one culture to another. The professor at the University of Michigan meant to make me feel________, but instead made me uncomfortable. My friends meant to show ________, but they made me think they were distancing themselves from me.

We think about emotions as feelings deep inside us, but in________, our emotions happen in interactions with others. In my own culture, it was hard to observe the________emotions of others, but I was able to see them when I moved to the US—a different________from where I was raised.

1.

A．analysis

B．state

C．letter

D．round

2.

A．understated

B．interesting

C．dramatic

D．proud

3.

A．set

B．fit

C．evaluate

D．recommend

4.

A．approach

B．situation

C．topic

D．course

5.

A．curiosity

B．pity

C．disappointment

D．embarrassment

6.

A．play

B．dine

C．work

D．perform

7.

A．support

B．noise

C．fun

D．arguing

8.

A．sank

B．melted

C．raced

D．opened

9.

A．harmonious

B．normal

C．strong

D．distant

10.

A．date

B．shape

C．place

D．sight

11.

A．reliable

B．good

C．serious

D．careful

12.

A．gratitude

B．respect

C．admiration

D．affection

13.

A．total

B．advance

C．detail

D．reality

14.

A．unbelievable

B．pure

C．invisible

D．powerful

15.

A．level

B．culture

C．standard

D．value

7 . 假定你是李津，你们城市大剧院将演出京剧《西厢记》，你打算邀请在你班的英国交流生Chris和你一起去观看，请你给他写一封电子邮件。要点如下：
1.演出的时间和地点；
2.去大剧院的方法；
3.见面的地点。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可适当增加细节，使文章连贯通顺；
3.邮件的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Chirs,

The West Chamber will be put on at Grand Theatre

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Hope you will come!

Yours,

Li Jin

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

There is a special festival in Thailand that people and animals celebrate together. It’s a festival for Thailand’s elephants—the Surin Elephant Round-up and Elephant Show,     1    takes place in the third week of November. People in Surin are good at training elephants. The festival aims     2     (show) the importance of elephants to Thailand and people’s good relationship    3    them.　

    4    attracts tourists most is the elephant parade. People     5     (dress) in traditional Thai clothes and they decorate their elephants colourfully. After the parade, the elephants gather at a place to enjoy breakfast. They will eat up all the fruit     6     (serve) to them within minutes.   

There are many other interesting activities at the festival, too. For example, soccer     7     (match) and dancing are held among elephants to show their     8     (strong) and skills.   

Elephants have always played     9    important role in Thailand’s history and culture. People used to use them in wars and they are now important for the logging industry and tourism. An elephant can carry about 500 kg logs. They are     10     (environment) friendly compared to machines.