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。

Hanfu, the traditional Chinese clothing, has become increasingly popular as a symbol of Chinese culture,     1     (attract) enthusiasts (爱好者) from around the world.

Rian Neves, a 29-year-old Brazilian, is a hanfu lover. Six years ago, he traveled thousands of kilometers to China where he experienced a       2     (total) different culture, experiencing a huge culture shock (文化冲击).

To deal with his loneliness, Rian made Chinese friends     3     provided selfless support and introduced him     4     different Chinese cultures.

In 2019, Rian and his friends saw a group of youngsters dressed in hanfu in Hangzhou.     5     (impress) by hanfu, Rian developed a fascination (兴趣) for this traditional clothing. Then he moved to Xi’an,     6     starting point of the ancient Silk Road, where Rian discovered many people wearing hanfu while exploring historical sites, taking pictures, and making short videos.

Rian decided     7     (try) and experiment with making hanfu videos. He     8     (support) by his friends. He started on his first video shoot in 2022, in which he presented     9     (he) in hanfu on Chinese social media platforms, receiving words of encouragement from several Chinese     10     (viewer). Now Rian has more than 15,000 followers on Xiaohongshu, a lifestyle platform popular among young people in China.

3 . What might the man wear for Halloween this year?

A．Super Mario’s clothes.

B．Batman’s clothes.

C．Captain America’s clothes.

6 . Everyone wants to look wonderful when they dress up for a big event, but occasionally, we all need a little help. Luckily, Ariel Chu has a fairy grandma on speed dial!

The 23-year-old from Australia, finally found the perfect evening dress for a big work event on the horizon. The only problem was that her perfect look, a black slip dress with complicated patterns (图案), cost over $500. Thankfully, her 86-year-old grandma, Ama, has stepped up in the past to make clothes for Ariel when her budget was too tight to get what she needed.

After sewing (缝纫) for 65 years, Ama does amazing work, so as soon as Ariel showed her the picture of the dress, she knew she could handle it! “This is not the first time my grandma has done this – she always makes clothes for everyone. Just show her a pattern or design and she will make it. She once made me a coat for school because my mum couldn’t afford a new one,” Ariel explained. “You could hardly tell the difference down to the stitching (针脚) of the school symbol that she made by needle and thread only.” This time was no different!

Ariel charted the dress-making process and shared a video online to share the impressive end result. Her post quickly went viral because Ama’s masterpiece looks perfect! Her granddaughter couldn’t be happier and is looking forward to wearing her beautiful new dress as soon as possible!

It doesn’t even matter when the dress makes its debut (首秀) because Ama is loving all the attention Ariel’s video brought on. Strangers from around the world have been sending her sweet messages of admiration, and she deserves each and every compliment!

Who needs a big bank account when you have a talented grandma in your corner? Great work, Ama!

1. What is the problem of this perfect dress?

A．Its patterns are ugly.	B．Its color is unsuitable.
C．It’s too big for Ariel.	D．It’s over Ariel’s budget.

2. What can we know about Ama from paragraph 3?

A．She is good at sewing and drawing.	B．She has made clothes for Ariel before.
C．She is very popular in Ariel’s school.	D．She loves design dresses by herself.

3. What does “went viral” in paragraph 4 mean?

A．Went mad.

B．Became popular.

C．Sold out.

D．Came back.

4. Which of the following words best describe Ama?

A．Friendly and devoted.	B．Kind and skillful.
C．Proud and determined.	D．Talented and humorous.

7 . Who cut the man’s hair this time?

A．A hairdresser.

B．His father.

C．His mother.

8 . 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。

Uniforms, dating back to 800 years ago, have always been a part of our society and have been widely used in various institutions, organizations, and even some companies.     1    (literal), they mean “U Need Form”,     2    regulate people in different walks of life in the same way and make a better society for us. Today, uniforms continue to play a significant role in numerous       3    (setting), particularly in schools.

Most people feel     4     necessary to standardize students’ uniforms because uniforms serve as a means to promote equality and reduce peer pressure. By dressing in the same way, students are not judged by their clothing choices or fashion sense, which     5    (remove) a significant source of bullying and allows students to focus on their studies rather than worrying too much about the external     6    (appear). Furthermore, uniforms contribute     7     a more disciplined and orderly school environment, cultivating a sense of respect and stimulating learning motivation among students.

Beyond their practical benefits, uniforms also have a psychological impact.     8    (dress) in school uniforms, wherever the students go, they see themselves as a member of a group, thus creating a sense of belonging and fostering a shared identity. In a way, uniforms     9    (consider) as a bridge between students, not only bringing them together under a common banner but     10    (promote) unity and cooperation among individuals.