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 traditional Chinese craft of turning thick bamboo into delicate slices achieves fame on overseas short video platform TikTok, receiving more than 10 million     1     (view) and hundreds of thousands of likes. The skilled bamboo craftsmen are recording the daily detailed production process of their handicrafts on social media,     2     are regarded as a “    3     (mystery) Chinese power” in the eyes of foreign netizens.

Anne,     4     TikTok talent from Omaha, USA, filmed a reaction video to the artistry and posted     5     online. While witnessing the process of bamboo gradually turning into bamboo silk and pot brushes, she couldn’t contain her     6     (surprise) expression. “A real craftsman,” she said in the video.

    7     fancy tools, these bamboo craftsmen make amazing works of art     8     (simple) using their own bare hands. Pan Yunfeng, 51, from Lin’an, Zhejiang, started learning bamboo weaving at an early age and by now with over 5 million followers on Douyin, he     9     (become) a genuine influencer for netizens home and abroad.

Bamboo weaving art,     10     (originate) from the Warring States Period 2,000 years ago, has become an essential part of Chinese traditional culture. Now, the popularity of bamboo art on TikTok has opened a window for foreign netizens to better understand Chinese culture.

3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个单词或者用所给单词的正确形式填空。

When it comes to foods that are more than worthy of being posted all over social media, Chinese sugar painting, a traditional Chinese form of folk art, deserves some time in the spotlight. Hot liquid sugar is used     1     (create) two-dimensional figures like small animals. Sugar art is pretty popular     2     children, but it’s beautiful enough to interest anyone.

Hot sugar is poured from a small spoon onto a flat surface where the outline of the figure     3     (draw) with a thick stream of sugar. Then     4     (relative) thinner sugar is added to support the outline and fill in the figure of the body in a     5     (combine) of zig-zags or other patterns, supported by a wooden stick. “Painting” artistic pieces from melted sugar     6     (differ) from regular painting. Because the hot sugar cools down very quickly, the painter has to work quickly,     7     (make) sure he gets every shape just right.

Customers traditionally spin     8     arrow on a wheel. It lands on a certain figure     9     is inspired by nature or wildlife in forms of a dragon, fish, monkey, bird or flower basket. This ancient Sichuan art form might not be as common` as it once was, but it still has the power to amaze     10     (tourist) who come across talented street artists that make these amazing creations.

5 . Today was another enlightening day at my new American school. Back in China, lunchtime is a ________ hour. We eat, talk, and most importantly, take a short nap (小睡) to ________ for the afternoon. This relaxing routine of our midday break allowed for a ________ escape from the day’s demands. But here? It’s like a ________ against the clock.

The bell rang, and everyone ________ to the cafeteria. I followed, naively (天真地) thinking I’d have ________ time to eat and perhaps even close my eyes for a moment. However, I barely had time to finish my sandwich before the next bell hit. Where did the time go?

And the nap? Forget about it. There’s no ________ for that comfort here. In China, we have these cozy mats in the classroom for our post-lunch rest. But in America, the ________ of napping in school seems as ________ to them as the absence of a nap is to me.

At first, I felt quite sleepy in the afternoon classes. I ________ that brief break we get in China. But then I noticed something. Even without the nap, my classmates were hardly tired. Perhaps they’re used to this fast schedule, or maybe they ________ on pure youthful energy. Who knows?

I’m beginning to ________ that life here is simply faster. People eat ________, converse rapidly, and shift swiftly. It’s a(n) ________ with the life style back in China, but perhaps it’s not harmful, just another ________ of life.

1.

A．cherished

B．productive

C．fixed

D．secure

2.

A．fight

B．recharge

C．settle

D．evaluate

3.

A．narrow

B．secret

C．desperate

D．peaceful

4.

A．march

B．test

C．race

D．game

5.

A．paraded

B．wandered

C．leapt

D．rushed

6.

A．inadequate

B．sufficient

C．limited

D．golden

7.

A．excuse

B．doubt

C．boundary

D．access

8.

A．concept

B．application

C．benefit

D．knowledge

9.

A．scary

B．odd

C．awkward

D．shallow

10.

A．replaced

B．postponed

C．missed

D．supported

11.

A．operate

B．insist

C．concentrate

D．reflect

12.

A．consider

B．question

C．grasp

D．imagine

13.

A．regularly

B．hurriedly

C．properly

D．eventually

14.

A．agreement

B．interaction

C．connection

D．contrast

15.

A．manner

B．circumstance

C．moment

D．challenge

8 . At Jenner Park primary School in Wales, pupils between the ages of seven and nine are writing letters to residents of a local care home. The initiative sees children and their elderly pen pals(笔友) exchange updates about their lives,helping to build relationships between generations while also giving the children an understanding of the value of writing letters by hand—an activity that's becoming less and less common.

Laura Johnson,the teacher who coordinates(协调) the scheme at Jenner Park,says:"All of our writing is for a purpose. That's the key in getting children to value handwriting. "As soon as you put an audience there, knowing that someone out there is going to be reading it—whether that's parents or another group of children—there's always the real sense of pride to go along with it,"says Johnson.

The school maintains a focus on handwriting throughout the years,from dedicated handwriting classes in the prep school to a calligraphy club offered to the older groups. It has created something called the pen license. It allows younger children to move from using a pencil to pen once they've reached a certain standard. "There's a lot of excitement about reaching that pen licence stage," says Johnson.

Johnson adds that developing students' writing in this way matters for their life after school:"For us, it's important that we create citizens of the future who have a set of life skills that can make them successful." The dominance of technology is a challenge,she admits, but she also believes both tools have their place."Obviously we're competing with technology continuously."she says."And I know there are people there saying you don't need to bother about handwriting because tech is out there. But we don't see it as competing. We're trying to get pupils to realize that there's a place for handwriting and to know when it's important to use each."

1. Why does the school launch the initiative?

A．To help children to find the meaning of handwriting.

B．To encourage children to show pity for the aged.

C．To persuade children to choose proper courses.

D．To urge children to acknowledge the audience.

2. What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us about the school?

A．Its after-class activities.	B．Its practice in handwriting.
C．Its academic achievements.	D．Its innovation in technology.

3. What can we infer from the last paragraph about handwriting?

A．It will win against technology.	B．It will give way to technology.
C．It will co-exist with technology.	D．It will cause confusion to people.

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

A．Handwriting promotes the pen pal scheme

B．Slow communication reduces misunderstanding

C．Creative ideas for dealing with challenges gain popularity

D．Putting pen to paper contributes to a love of the written word

9 . 语法填空

For Chinese people, nothing is more common than drinking hot water every day. Contrary    1    Westerners’ drinking cold water at home or in restaurants, Chinese people are always seen carrying vacuum cups whichever season it is. Why do they have a     2     (prefer) for hot water?

In the past, the authorities suggested     3     (drink) boiled water to prevent infectious diseases，because it was     4     (general) considered a way to kill off bacteria. Even now, equipping hot water dispensers (饮水机)     5     (recommend) in public places like schools, hospitals and railway stations.

Another reason is Chinese people’s eating habits. It’s believed that hot water helps keep the body’s internal temperature, which can be     6     (benefit) to health by improving blood circulation and digestion.     7     is widely accepted in China that drinking a glass of warm water in the morning helps kick start the digestive system.

Finally, traditional Chinese medicine places great emphasis on yin and yang, a concept     8    hot water is considered to be yang and cold water yin. It’s believed that drinking hot water can balance the yin and yang in the body     9    lead to better overall health in cold weather conditions.

So next time you have a cold, will you still be     10     ( confuse) about a Chinese friend’s tip for drinking more hot water?

10 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

The world will observe International Museum Dayon May 18th. Since 1977, this day    1    (celebrate) by the International Council of Museums annually to raise awareness of the role that museums play in the development of society. The day is an excellent way of    2    (get) more of the younger generations interested in the history and culture available in museums. Every year, the organization    3    (decide) on a new theme. And the theme for 2023 is Museums, Sustainability and Well-being.