1 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

It is no secret that China has an incredibly rich, complex and ancient history and culture. My first     1     (expose) to Chinese culture came totally by chance. At 8, I walked into a bookshop and picked a book from one of the     2     (shelf). Nevertheless, the book turned out to be the “Tao Te Ching”, a deeply philosophical book of Taoism. As an 8-year-old, the book’s content was     3     (obvious) lost on me, but it provided me with an early connection to a profound philosophical tradition by       4     I am still influenced today. At school I began studying Chinese. My interest in the language developed early on,     5    (combine) my love of travelling with my love of meeting new people.

Culture and food are closely connected and perhaps nowhere else can this be seen more clearly     6     in China. In recent years there     7    (be) a rise in restaurants offering a variety of foods here. I have introduced many of my friends to Chinese history and culture through a     8    (share) love of food.

    9     is safe to say that my journey has only just begun. These first steps are only a drop in the ocean of lifelong learning, but as the Chinese philosopher Laozi said, “A journey of a thousand miles     10     (begin) with a single step.”

3 . 近日，中国的传统节日春节被确定为联合国假日。请你为广播站写一篇面向全校师生的英文发言稿，分享这个好消息。内容包括：

1. 告知消息内容；

2. 说明它的意义；

3. 表达你的感想。

注意：1. 词数80左右；

2. 涵盖要点，可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

Dear teachers and fellow students,

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Thanks for your listening.

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。

Celebrating the Minor New Year(小年)

The 23rd of lunar calendar is celebrated as the Minor Festival, the festival mood of     1     begins to pick up, from 23rd of lunar calendar onwards. There are more and more traders’ stands along the streets filled     2     a variety of Spring Festival goods that catch the eyes: Spring Festival couplets, New Year paintings, window     3     (decorate), paper cuts, fireworks etc. You can hear traders calling for business up and down the streets. The Minor Festival is also known     4     the Kitchen God Day. In the past, Kitchen God,     5     (place) next above or next to the stove, was adored in every household. On this day, Kitchen God was to go and report to Jade Emperor(玉帝) in Heaven what he     6     ( witness) on earth. Kitchen God was believed to be able to determine     7     ( fortunate) or misfortunes of the household, to make it rich or poor, therefore, the household took great care to adore Kitchen God as best they could and not to disrespect him in any event. Among the offerings presented to Kitchen God, there was the     8     (stick) sugar. When Kitchen God took it, his teeth and lips got stuck up and couldn’t report to Jade Emperor for anything that would be harmful to the household.     9     the adoring was over, the picture of Kitchen God     10     (burn) and people believed he went up to Heaven while crackers were fired.

6 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单闻或括号内单词的正确形式。       

Acupuncture (针灸),     1     ancient Chinese medical practice, has been the method for many patients for thousands of years. Before modern medicine came to life, ancient Chinese used stone tools     2     (reduce) pain. Over time, this effective practice     3     (gradual) has become an overall and meaningful medical system and shaped the root of acupuncture. Acupuncture is a treatment that aims to promote the body’s self-adjusting functions.

Looking beyond China, acupuncture has become a     4     (globe) cure. Over the years, acupuncture has made progress in scientific research and modern medicine. It is now a great choice for different kinds of illness. According to a 2023 WHO report, acupuncture is used in 113 of its 120 member countries,     5     (prove) its popularity and application worldwide.

As a traditional Chinese medical practice with a rich history     6     deep cultural significance, acupuncture is an example of meaningful cultural heritage and an overall path to healing. It     7     (pass) down over the years through generations. It continues to do     8     (wonder) for millions of people in response     9     their physical and emotional needs. Acupuncture has also made up for the limitations of modern medicine and continues to provide     10     (inspire) for further research and development in the field.

7 . 假定你是李华，你的美国朋友 Jonah 来信说，想利用自己的假期来中国体验一下中国的传统节日。你会建议他选择哪个传统节日呢？请你回复邮件并说明推荐理由。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 请按如下格式作答。
Dear Jonah,

I’m glad to know that you are interested in Chinese traditional festivals and want to experience one of them.

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I am looking forward to your coming.

Yours ,

Li Hua

9 . 10月12日，我校举行了中国文化节。请你写一篇报道向校英文报投稿，内容包括：
1. 活动目的；
2. 活动内容；
3. 活动影响。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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