1 . 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。

Every year, from the 15th to the 18th day of the lunar month of March, the girls in the Miaozhai Village, situated by the Dou Shui River     1     Wuzhishan City and Baoting County meet,     2     (happy) celebrate the traditional Sister Festival.

During these days, following the age-old customs of the Heinan Miao people, they have a special meal known as the “Sister Rice”. It     3     (make) by girls picking wildflowers and leaves from the mountains, dyeing (给……染色) the rice different colors,     4     steaming (蒸) it. After     5     (enjoy) the rice, they join young men in special clothes for sports activities by the river.

Legend has it that the festival originated from the following story: A long time ago, many girls lived by the Dou Shui River. Due to its remote location, it was difficult for them     6     (meet) people from other places, and as a result, they remained unmarried. Later they came up with a     7     (wonder) idea. In March, each girl contributed some rice and invited girls and young men from other areas for a meal. During the meal, they did various lively     8     (activity): some sang and danced, some raced horses, some played drums, and a few even did bullfighting. Over time, the local girls and the visiting young men developed deep friendships, which eventually led     9     lifelong partnerships.

Since then, the village     10     (continue) the tradition, celebrating the Sister Festival every year.

2 . Grain Rain is the sixth solar term (节气) in the twenty-four solar terms, which is from an old Chinese saying — rain produces hundreds of grains.    1    .

The Chinese name of Grain Rain was originated from a folk story. When Cang Jie, an official in the Yellow Emperor period, created a set of characters from observing the tracks of animals, countless grain came down from the sky like rainfall.    2    . Because of the legend, April 20 has been named as the annual UN Chinese Language Day since 2010 by the United Nations’ Department of Public Information. It is roughly around the Grain Rain day, which falls between April 19 and April 21.

    3    . The southern China has the custom of picking tea in the Grain Rain season. The newly-picked spring tea in the Grain Rain season is rich in nutrients (营养物) and has the functions of heat-clearing and eyesight-clearing.    4    .

Seeing peonies (牡丹) three days after Grain Rain has become a tradition in northern China. Because the flowering of the peonies happens during Grain Rain, it is also known as the “Flower of the Grain Rain”.    5    . Chinese people also link peonies with wealth and rank.

A．There is an interesting folk story about Grain Rain

B．The customs of Grain Rain vary from place to place

C．Therefore, the Yellow Emperor named this day as guyu

D．The flower represents grace and honor in Chinese culture

E．They play an important role in our traditional farming society

F．This means the rain is important for the growth of grain at this time of year

G．On the day of Grain Rain, people will come to pick some new tea and drink it

3 . On the bustling streets of Sydney, Australia, Dong Min, a young Chinese woman, dressed in elegant Chinese traditional clothing — hanfu, gracefully holds a dizi, the bamboo flute of China, fascinating passersby with the melodies of traditional Chinese music.

Dong Min, a talented musician was born in 1990. Seeing a female performer playing the bamboo flute on TV fired her interest in this Chinese traditional instrument at the age of 8. Soon her interest blossomed into talent. At the age of 10, winning a provincial-level Chinese musical instrument competition earned her one of only four spots for further studies in Beijing. After graduating from Minzu University of China with a major in Chinese bamboo flute in 2015, she enrolled at the University of New South Wales in Australia to study cultural leadership where she initiated street performances, featuring Chinese traditional instruments. One year later, she formed a band and founded the Sydney Meya Institute of Chinese Music to teach various Chinese traditional instruments to more people.

Apart from street performances and her institution, Dong also offers online dizi lessons to a global audience and organizes online exchange concerts for her students worldwide. “Our students range from 4-year-olds to 80-year-olds, reflecting the timeless appeal of Chinese music across generations,” Dong said.

Her effort paid off eventually. Her performances grew in popularity. Many audiences traveled all the way from cities like Melbourne and Brisbane to Sydney just to attend her performances.” Many music schools now offer courses on Chinese instruments. I hope to create a platform for music enthusiasts to connect and cultivate friendships through their shared love for music. Thus, we can not only raise awareness of Chinese traditional music in Australia but also share the richness of Chinese culture through music with the international audience.” Dong Min said.

1. Which of the following is true?

A．Dong Min founded the institution at 26.

B．Dong Min taught dizi through street performances.

C．Dong Min majored in Chinese bamboo flute in Australia.

D．Dong Min wished to gain popularity through her performances.

2. How is paragraph 2 mainly developed?

A．By analyzing reasons.	B．By providing examples.
C．By making comparisons.	D．By following time order.

3. Which of the following can best describe Dong Min?

A．Brave and humorous.	B．Gifted and passionate.
C．Creative and stubborn.	D．Patient and experienced.

4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A．Chinese Traditional Music: From China to Australia.

B．Bamboo Flute: Chinese Instrument Shared in Australia.

C．Dong Min: A Culture Messenger Bridging Cultures through Music.

D．Dong Min: A Talented Chinese Girl Spreading Chinese Instruments.

4 . Harvest Festivals Around the World

The harvest season falls at different times of the year depending upon region, climate, and crop, but festivals celebrating its arrival are held the world over. The following list highlights four particular harvest festivals.

Rice Harvest Festival in Indonesia (May 1 — June 30)

The Rice Harvest Festival that is held in Bali, Indonesia, is a feature of the island’s Hindu culture. The harvest time, which follows the New Year by about one month, is dedicated to the rice goddess and is a time of joyous celebration. Sculptures of the goddess are placed in the fields in thanks, towns are decorated with colored flags, and special bull races are held.

Yam Festival in Ghana (August or September)

The Ewe people of Ghana in Africa celebrate the end of the rainy season and the first appearance of yams, a staple crop. The duration and exact days of the celebration vary according to place, in hopes of driving away hunger in the coming year. People gather and hold huge feasts and activities such as dances and parades.

Sukkoth in Israel (September-October)

Sukkoth, the “Feast of Booths (棚子),” is held shortly after the High Holy Days of the New Year celebration. Special booths are constructed to recall the period of the Exodus, recorded in the local religion, when their ancestors lived in booths in the desert before entering the Promised Land.

Pongal in India (January)

The four-day festival of Pongal is a celebration of the rice harvest period. Held after the winter solstice (冬至), it celebrates the return of longer days of life-giving sunlight. Pongal is similar to other festivals held in South and Southeast Asia, but its name comes from a local word meaning “to boil” and is also the name given to a rice dish that is prepared during this time.

1. What is special about Rice Harvest Festival?

A．Its connection with Hindu culture.	B．Its celebration of the rainy season.
C．Its respect for their ancestors.	D．Its similarity to other festivals.

2. Where can you join the crowd and enjoy local activities?

A．In Indonesia.

B．In Ghana.

C．In Israel.

D．In India.

3. Which festival is highly religious?

A．Rice Harvest Festival.

B．Yam Festival.

C．Sukkoth.

D．Pongal.

5 . 假定你是李华，英国交换生Frank写信给你，希望你推荐一个中国成语，作为鼓励他学习中文的座右铭。请你回封信，推荐成语“愚公移山”，内容包括；
1. 简介成语故事和寓意；
2. 推荐理由。
注意：1. 写作词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
生词：成语 idiom; 座右铭 motto; 愚公移山Yu Gong Yi Shan
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6 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个恰当的单词或者括号内单词的正确形式。（原创）

Mamianqun, also known as “Horse-faced Skirt”, is     1     kind of traditional Chinese dress. Actually, the name “Mamianqun” has nothing to do with the animal. There is a theory that the “skirt doors” of Mamianqun     2     (close) look like “Ma Mian”, a kind of structure used for defense on the ancient city walls, so the skirt got the name “Mamianqun”. But this is still a question to be verified.

Mamianqun, dating back     3     the Song Dynasty, had become the most typical style for women by the Ming and Qing dynasties. It became prominent due to     4     (it) use by nobility and the rich as a status symbol. The style of Mamianqun     5     (go) through a series of changes since it emerged. However, the “Ma Mian” structure has always been deeply rooted.

Silk, the most revered (受尊敬的) fabric in ancient China, was the     6     (prefer) material for making a Mamianqun, particularly for the upper class of society. Mamianqun has numerous pleats (褶) on either side,     7     (create) uniquely beautiful and graceful waves when walking. The most attractive aspect is the elegant patterns on the skirt     8     represent people’s beautiful aspirations in Chinese clothing culture, such as the Depiction of Birds Adoring the Phoenix and Prosperity and Blooming Flowers.

Mamianqun, with deep historical roots, has transitioned into modern fashion, where it serves as a bridge between the past     9     present. Nowadays, Mamianqun is gaining increasing     10     (popular) among both Chinese and foreigners.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who usually cooked New Year’s dinner?

A．The man.

B．The woman.

C．The man’s parents.

2. What does the woman want the man to do?

A．Shop for food.

B．Make a dinner reservation.

C．Take care of children.

3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A．What to have at New Year’s dinner.

B．Where to have New Year’s dinner.

C．When to prepare New Year’s dinner.

8 . 清明节（Tomb-Sweeping Day/Qingming Festival) 即将来临，假如你是李伟，为了让同学们更加了解这个中国的传统节日，请你用自己的英文博客发表一篇博客文章。简要介绍一下清明节，要点如下：
1.清明节时间：每年的4月4—6日，可追溯到2000年前
2.节日的意义和习俗：1）追思亲人2）祭祖扫墓3）出游踏青
注意：1.字数要求在100字左右：
2.内容完整，书写工整，表达通顺，语言连贯。
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9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When should you arrive when invited to a party at 8:00 in America?

A．From 8:00 to 8:30.

B．From 8:30 to 9:00.

C．From 9:00 to 9:30.

2. What will be provided at a party besides alcohol and food?

A．Music.

B．Cigarettes.

C．Games.

3. What would probably be served at midnight during a party?

A．Beer.

B．Wine.

C．Cookies.

4. What do we know about the man?

A．He will attend a party.

B．He has never been to a party.

C．He is good at dancing.

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。

In February, I traveled to York in the UK to participate in the Jorvik Viking Festival, Europe’s largest Viking festival, which     1     (hold) annually since 1985.

In the city center were hundreds of people with swords, axes and helmets, all dressed as Vikings. Some played old instruments as more than a hundred Vikings took part in a great march through the city center. Stalls were busy selling Viking tools, costumes and mead, an old Viking wine     2     (make )from honey.

According to the Archeology in Europe Educational Resources website, the Vikings conquered York in     3     late 1800s and ruled there for almost a century. This was part of the Viking Age, which lasted     4     800 to 1150. During this time, approximately 200,000 Vikings from Norway, Sweden, and Denmark left Scandinavia in boats to settle in     5     (vary)parts of the world, including England.

    6     this period was far from peaceful. The Vikings were a warrior people who believed that being killed in battle would send them to Valhalla, the resting place for warriors. So their expansion took the form of brutal war, as well as exploration and trade. Their influence is still     7     (strong) remembered across Britain.

Today, there is a great fascination in the UK with Viking history. Besides the Jorvik festival, people hold Viking weddings     8     the couple may tie their hands together, drink from animal horns and even jump over a sword to get blessings from the Viking gods. In these ceremonies, guests are encouraged to dress in Viking clothes. Some people even name their children after Viking legends! For instance, one of my     9     (nephew) is named Heimdall, after the watchman of the gods in Norse mythology. The Viking legacy continues to interest and inspire people in the UK,     10     (find) its way into different aspects of our culture.