1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How did the customs of tea-drinking spread to other countries?

A．By ancient Silk Road.

B．By foreigners who came to China.

C．By books written by Chinese.

2. When did green tea appear?

A．About 300 years ago.

B．About 1,000 years ago.

C．About 3,000 years ago.

3. How many kinds of green tea are mentioned in the passage?

A．Three.

B．Four.

C．Five.

4. What is the speaker mainly talking about?

A．The methods of drinking tea.

B．The history and types of tea.

C．The methods of producing tea.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is basically the most important to an argumentative essay?

A．To raise questions at first.

B．To describe something in detail.

C．To convince readers of something.

2. What makes a good argument according to the speaker?

A．Its clear logic.

B．Its new stories.

C．Its interesting topic.

3. How are Western essays different from Chinese ones?

A．In length.

B．In topic.

C．In structure.

4. What would an American teacher expect in the first paragraph of an essay?

A．Different viewpoints.

B．The writer’s argument.

C．The supporting details.

3 . How to Celebrate Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November. Thanksgiving is about spending time with family and friends, and being thankful for the people and things in their life.       1     Watching the Thanksgiving Day parade (游行), football, volunteering, and playing games are also ways to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Invite family and friends a month ahead of time. Make a list of family and friends that you would like to celebrate Thanksgiving with. Let them know that you will be celebrating Thanksgiving and that you would like them to come. Letting them know ahead of time will allow them to make plans if they need to travel.     2     That’s because they already have plans for Thanksgiving.

Choose a potluck (自带餐) for the Thanksgiving meal. A potluck meal will make it easier for you to cook. If you choose this type of meal, ask your guests what they would like to bring. Make a list of the dishes they will be bringing.     3     The host will usually make the turkey for a Thanksgiving meal.

    4    This way you can ensure that you will have a turkey for the meal. Buy the turkey from your local stores or turkey farms. Buy a 12­pound turkey to feed 10 to 15 people.

Make a shopping list. Make a list of all the things you will need to prepare the meal. Buy dry ingredient (食材) one or two weeks ahead.     5     For example, buy bread, canned pumpkin, butter and the ham two weeks ahead. Buy cranberries, green beans, rolls, corn, sweet potatoes, and milk five to seven days in advance.

A．Buy the turkey two or three weeks ahead.

B．Then the host provides the rest of the food.

C．You know that some people may refuse you.

D．Buy fresh ingredients five to seven days in advance.

E．It is celebrated by having a big meal with a turkey.

F．If you don’t feel like making a turkey, order pizza or takeout.

G．Make other dishes to help you feel the Thanksgiving spirit.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the talk probably take place?

A．In a grocery store.

B．In a restaurant.

C．In a temple.

2. What happens during the festival besides eating porridge?

A．Praying for good health.

B．Giving presents to family members.

C．Donating money to the poor.

3. What is in traditional Laba porridge?

A．Fruit.

B．Nuts.

C．Seeds.

4. According to the speaker,what are most people there to do?

A．Enjoy the experience.

B．Feel the joy of charity.

C．Learn about local history.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1. What did some Africans use to think of beauty?

A．The fatter, the more beautiful.

B．The taller and stronger, the better.

C．The thinner, the prettier.

2. How was a woman treated before marrying a chief?

A．She was made up to be more beautiful.

B．She was fed as much as possible to become fat.

C．She was taken a walk with the chief.

3. What’s the probable effect of the custom on the woman?

A．She would not live long.

B．She would enjoy her beauty.

C．She would not stay with her husband.

6 . The 9th edition of the Joy Dancing Beijing Culture and Art Exchange Week of International Youth opened in Beijing on Tuesday.

The opening ceremony saw the participation of children and teenagers, from both home and abroad, deliver performances featuring dance, songs, rap, djembe (a West African drum) and poetry recitals, showcasing regional cultural elements and expressing the themes of harmony and peace.

“All the performances in the opening gala were meticulously selected to showcase international perspectives, the characteristics of Beijing and the grandeur of China,” chief director of the ceremony Chen Xini says.

“Many contemporary subjects, such as the Global Civilization Initiative, the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative, biodiversity conservation, global intangible cultural heritage, rural vitalization and traditional Chinese culture, were showcased through artistic expression.”

This year’s event consisted of three major sections — the opening gala, an art carnival and an art education program, with the aim of providing young people, from both home and abroad, the opportunity to foster friendship, deepen their understanding of other cultures, as well as immerse themselves in the cultural atmosphere of Beijing.

Sixteen youth delegations, from countries including Brazil, Italy, Nigeria, Russia and Thailand, as well as more than 3,000 young people from around China, participated in performances and cultural exchange activities.

A few delegations also attended events hosted at the embassies of Mali, Ghana, Chile, Armenia and Uzbekistan, among others.

The exchange week, which concluded Thursday, was overseen by the China Soong Ching Ling Science and Culture Center for Young People and the Beijing People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, and was co-hosted by Beijing Trade Association for Performances and the Charming Schools event committee.

“Under the theme of ‘colorful Silk Road’, we aim to foster mutual learning among civilizations through art exchanges, promote connections through dialogue, and create a new chapter in Belt and Road cooperation featuring extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits,” says Wang Yanxia, vice-president of the Beijing People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.

1. What performance can be selected in the opening gala?

A．related to art

B．concerning the right subjects

C．given by teenagers

D．aiming at peace promotion

2. How long did the cultural exchange event last?

A．a week

B．five days

C．three days

D．two days

3. It can be inferred that the cultural exchange event was _________.

A．popular

B．formal

C．profitable

D．influential

7 . Zhao Jian, 30, is upset by copycats on short-video platforms, who not only plagiarize his content word for word but also imitate his outfits. As one of the most popular accounts of its type on WeChat Channels, Zhao Jian’s Reading Diary is followed by more than 2 million people, and many of his videos have been viewed tens of millions of times.

Growing up next to a training school for traditional Chinese operas, and able to recite large swaths of operatic text, Zhao has been interested in traditional culture, literature and art since he was a child.

Borrowing 400 books a year at university, the bookworm has been promoting reading by establishing a reading club and hosting New Year poetry events for eight consecutive years. These attract not only tens of thousands of readers but also writers such as Yu Hua, Jia Pingwa, Bei Dao and Su Tong.

Now the 30-year-old uses short videos and livestreaming to continue his mission to promote books about traditional Chinese culture and art.

假设你是李华，你的朋友David是一名中国文化爱好者，他很想通过某个读书博主了解中国的文化，请你结合以上材料给David写一封推荐信，信的内容主要包括：
① 写信目的；
② 推荐理由；
③ 鼓励和祝福。
注意：字数80左右；必须包含三个以下含有定语从句的复合句。
生词释义：copycat 盲目的模仿者
plagiarize 抄袭
outfit       全套装备
consecutive   连续的；不间断的
Dear David,

Learning that you want to know a book blogger,

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

8 . Things to Do in Yorkshire This Summer
Harrogate Music Festival                         Dates:1 June-31 July
Jodie’s Fitness Summer Classes                 Dates:23 May-11 July
Felt Picture Making                                 Dates: 12 June-12 July
Figure It Out!-Playing with Math               Dates:7 May-10 June
Which of the following starts earliest?

A．Harrogate Music Festival.	B．Jodie’s Fitness Summer Classes.
C．Felt Picture Making.	D．Figure It Out!-Playing with Math.

9 . Write a composition with around 80 words about a Chinese traditional festival held abroad by you if you were in a foreign country. The content must include:
① What is special about the festival?
② How is the festival held?
③ How does the festival influence the local culture?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

10 . Enjoy the video based on the given website and choose the best answer.

Traditional Chinese dragon boat races were held in Milan, Italy on Saturday, attracting the participation of more than 500 people.

Among the seven teams was one composed entirely of Italians. The Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Italy organized the event to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, which has become a way for the Chinese community to express their longing for their homeland and family. It also offers an opportunity for local people to learn about traditional Chinese culture.

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The dragon boat race was held in Italy to _________.

A．express the local Chinese’s longing for their home

B．strengthen the ties between Italians and Chinese

C．honor the ancient poet Qu Yuan

D．celebrate the Chinese traditional festival