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Tens of thousands of Chinese     1    (society) media users have backed calls from the country’s state media to have its artworks     2    (current) kept in the British Museum returned.

The topic “The British Museum please return Chinese antiquities (古董)” was in response     3     a piece published by Chinese state media Global Times that called for all cultural relics in the British Museum     4    (return) free of charge.

The British Museum has been under pressure after around 2,000 items were reported “missing,     5    (steal) or damaged” two weeks ago,     6    (lead) to accusations that it was failing to fulfil its duty of care.

The calls follow a piece published by the Global Times     7     argued, “The world-renowned British museum     8    (fail) to take good care of ‘cultural property belonging to other countries’ up to these years.”

The British Museum looks after 23,000 Chinese objects, from the Neolithic (新石器) age to the present day. It is one of the largest     9    (collection) of Chinese antiquities in the West. The collection includes     10     large range of precious items such as paintings, prints, jade and bronzes.

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。

Tai Chi, also noted as Taijiquan, is a traditional Chinese martial art that has evolved into a popular form of exercise and meditation.     1     (originate) from China's Fujian Province, Tai Chi has a history of over 1,000 years and is deeply rooted in Chinese philosophy and culture. It     2     (characterize) by slow, flowing movements that promote balance,     3     (flexible), and relaxation.

In recent years, Tai Chi     4     (gain) worldwide recognition for its health benefits. Studies have shown that practicing Tai Chi can also be helpful for people     5     (reduce) the risk of falls in older adults.

Tai Chi is often practised in groups or classes,     6     students learn from a qualified instructor. There are many different styles of Tai Chi, each     7     its own unique set of movements and techniques. Beginners are encouraged to start with the most basic movements and     8     (gradual) build up their skills and knowledge over time.

    9     you are looking for a low-impact exercise, a way to reduce stress, or a close connection to Chinese culture, Tai Chi offers something for everyone. With regular practice, you can experience the transformative power of this ancient art form and discover     10     deeper sense of balance and harmony in your life.

4 . 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。

Huishan clay figurines (泥人) are produced in the western suburb of Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, and are one of China’s most famous folk arts, having a history     1    (stretch) back over a thousand years.

The craft originated in the Southern Dynasties and reached     2    (it) peak in the Qing Dynasty. During the Qing, an artist made five clay figurines for Emperor Qianlong(1711~1799) and     3    (reward) with high praise from the royal family.

Huishan figurines differ from those of other localities in that they are always small and always feature a big head. They divide into two types - mold-pressed and hand-crafted. The     4    (cheap), molded figures often serve as children’s toys while the hand-crafted pieces are more refined and original.

The characters depicted (描绘) come     5    (large) from legends and Chinese opera plots. Da A Fu, a plump(微胖的) boy holding a fish, is the most popular figure in Huishan clay art. The legend     6    (go) that long, long ago, a god, disguised as a boy, beat a fierce lion     7     saved the children in Huishan.

    8    (express) appreciation, local people started to make clay figures of their boy savior Da A Fu. One-third of the overall figure is taken up by Da A Fu’s large head,     9     a face round as a full moon and big ears reaching down to his shoulders. It is     10     image implying happiness and good fortune.

6 . Traveling to every part of the world gets easier, but how well do we know and understand each other? Here is a simple test. Imagine you are planning to hold a meeting at four o’clock. What time should you expect your foreign business friends to arrive? If they are Germans, they’ll arrive on time. If they are Americans, they’ll probably be 15 minutes early. If they are British, they’ll be 15 minutes late, and you should allow up to an hour for the Italians.

The British seemed to think since the English language is widely used in the world, and people would always understand what they do. However, they found they were completely wrong. For example, the Englishmen are happy to have a business lunch and discuss business matters and have a drink during the meal. The Japanese prefer not to work while eating. Lunch is a time for them to relax and get to know each other and they don’t drink at lunchtime. The Germans like to talk business before dinner. The French like to eat first and talk afterwards. They have to be well fed and watered before they discuss anything.

1. What do the Germans prefer when they go to a meeting?

A．They prefer to be on time.	B．They prefer to arrive very early.
C．They prefer to arrive very late.	D．They prefer to wait others.

2. According to the text, if a group of Englishmen, Americans and Italians hold a meeting, who will be the last to arrive?

A．The Englishmen.	B．The Americans.
C．The Italians.	D．All.

3. What do the Japanese like to do at lunchtime?

A．To drink.	B．To get to know each other.
C．To talk business.	D．To sing.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How does the woman find the Blues Festival?

A．Tiring.

B．Boring.

C．Interesting.

2. What impressed the man most?

A．The music.

B．The sunset.

C．The food.

3. Why did the man avoid going to the festival on July 4th?

A．He had to work at home.

B．He needed to relax.

C．He considered it crowded.

4. Where did the woman see the fireworks?

A．From the freeway.

B．At the top of a building.

C．At her home.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When will the event be held?

A．From January 12th to February 10th.

B．From January 10th to February 12th.

C．From January 12th to February 12th.

2. How much should a couple with a child of 8 pay for their entrance?

A．$20.

B．$10.

C．$30.

3. Which event is new this year?

A．A flower show.

B．A fancy dress exhibition

C．An ice sculpture exhibition.

4. Where will the food shops be?

A．In the center of the site.

B．Next to the entrance.

C．Beside the amusement rides.

10 . 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。

Art lovers in New Zealand     1     (enjoy) 2, 000 books from China and   more than 200 paintings from both countries at a China-themed book exhibition in Waipa on Sept. 15.

As one of a series of activities     2     (mark) the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic(外交的) ties between China and New Zealand, the book exhibition included 217 pieces of artwork     3     have been collected from 40 cities in China. There were also 15 paintings from New Zealand.

Dandi Wang, curator(馆长) of the exhibition and president of Prime Media New Zealand, said the exhibition included more than 2, 000 English language books with     4     (theme) ranging from political theory, medical information to Chinese     5     (tradition) cultural practices.

Dave Bromwich, former president of the New Zealand China Friendship Society, who has visited China more than 50 times, said the exhibition represented “a very good insight into Chinese culture”. He encouraged New Zealanders to pick up     6     book and start to understand it.

Ye Su, minister-counselor of the Chinese embassy in New Zealand, said he was       7     (deep) impressed by the works     8     display. Ye said that he believed the wide variety of books at the exhibition would enable more New Zealanders to better understand China, which will help enhance understanding between the two countries.

The exhibition also included a range of children's books and a     9     (collect) of poems. It's expected that the books     10     (donate)to local libraries and schools and the paintings will be given to local children's hospitals.