1 . 最近The 21st Century Teens 开辟小栏目，让高中学生讨论“Is studying abroad a good idea or a bad idea?”。假如你是李华，你班进行了激烈讨论，请你根据以下要点，给编辑写信投稿。

利	......(至少写两点)
弊	......(至少写两点)
你的观点	......

注意：1.词数不少于80;
2.可适当增加细节，以使内容充实、行文连贯;
3.开头已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Editor,

Knowing that The 21st Century Teens offers a chance for high school students to discuss the topic “Is studying abroad a good idea or a bad idea?”,

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                                                                                       Yours,

Li Hua

2 . 参加志愿者活动能够使我们意识到生命的价值，并且有助于我们从不同视角看待世界。(participate in; 使用V-ing形式) (汉译英)

3 . 昨天她告诉我说，那是她第三次得到了老师和同学们的表扬。(使用被动语态) (汉译英)

4 . Snow赞同霍乱是由食物或饮用水中的细菌感染所致。(subscribe to；使用主语从句和表语从句) (汉译英)

5 . The number of times I’ve been asked how I became a food and travel writer is too many to count. Frankly, I’m not exactly sure how to ______. Eating is a necessary part of life, and I appreciate good ______, whether it’s chicken and rice served from a hawker stand or a perfect dish in a Michelin-starred restaurant.

I’m not a ______ writer of food, since I ______ review restaurants in the traditional sense. Instead, I’m more interested in food’s ______ and what it reveals about cultures. For instance, how did Mexican cacao get to Europe, and how did the Czech kolache find its way to Central Texas? Knowing the ______ behind such things is a ______ in history that goes far beyond a pretty dish presented on a plate.

There’s not a more ______ way to get a taste of a place than by taking food-themed tours. Many tours include market visits, which are the best way to experience life as a(n) ______. Markets are the hearts of communities and reveal not only the way a culture eats, but also how they ______ and interact.

Traditions and culture are deeply ______ food and through cooking lessons. The number of cooking classes that I’ve ______ around the world can’t be counted. Now, I’m no Alain Ducasse in the kitchen, and rarely do I ______ at home. However, including these types of classes into my journey is something that I ______. And even though the acquired cooking skills don’t translate back to my home kitchen, the cultural ______ still resonates (产生共鸣).

1.

A．write

B．recommend

C．count

D．answer

2.

A．food

B．environment

C．appearance

D．mood

3.

A．talented

B．typical

C．famous

D．creative

4.

A．usually

B．currently

C．always

D．rarely

5.

A．origins

B．impact

C．sources

D．production

6.

A．path

B．reason

C．story

D．intention

7.

A．research

B．mark

C．lesson

D．change

8.

A．complex

B．delicious

C．natural

D．enormous

9.

A．shopper

B．observer

C．critic

D．local

10.

A．feel

B．travel

C．communicate

D．respond

11.

A．included in

B．rooted in

C．kept in

D．applied in

12.

A．taken

B．delivered

C．heard

D．judged

13.

A．serve

B．comment

C．work

D．cook

14.

A．enjoy

B．avoid

C．risk

D．regret

15.

A．identity

B．difference

C．understanding

D．background

6 . On the evening of June 22, a Kunqu Opera performance titled The Peony Pavilion took to the stage of Beijing’s Northern Kunqu Opera Theater, starring Wei Chunrong in the role of the female protagonist (主角), Du Liniang. Despite having performed the part on stage over 300 times, Wei still arrived at the theater four hours early, being the first actress backstage to get her makeup done and check the equipment. This is a habit she’s maintained ever since first entering the world of Kunqu in 1982.

Kunqu Opera originated in Jiangsu Province some 600 years ago. As one of the oldest traditional Chinese operas, Kunqu is regarded as the “ancestor of Chinese dramas” and the “mother of Chinese operas”.

Kunqu Opera prospered (兴盛) during the Ming Dynasty, but suddenly experienced a downturn in the mid-Qing Dynasty. Its lyrics (歌词), originally flowery, eventually became non-understandable, while its melodies slowed down to what some people called a “funereal level”. Kunqu therefore became unacceptable to all but a small number of fans.   

But when UNESCO officially listed Kunqu Opera as intangible cultural heritage in 2001, it returned to the spotlight.

“When our application proved successful, we were all so happy and proud. However, I suddenly realized that it actually meant its decline (衰退) and that it required protection.” Since then, Wei has devoted herself to preserving and passing on her beloved art of Kunqu Opera.

To address the lack of young talent in Kunqu Opera, Wei herself today also teaches younger actors, doing for them what her teachers did for her. Offstage, Wei is their friend; onstage, she aims to bring out the best in them as performers of the art through her masterly knowhow and strict demands.

1. Which of the following can best describe Wei according to paragraph 1?

A．Devoted.

B．Creative.

C．Promising.

D．Curious.

2. What can be learned about the Kunqu Opera?

A．It is the oldest opera.	B．It is especially popular with the young.
C．It once lost its appeal.	D．Its lyrics are long and difficult.

3. What is Wei doing to protect Kunqu Opera?

A．Promoting herself as a master.

B．Passing it down to a younger generation.

C．Getting people to learn more about its history.

D．Giving as many performances as possible globally.

4. What would be a suitable title for the text?

A．Kunqu Opera—Intangible Cultural Heritage

B．Kunqu Opera—from Prosperity to Decline

C．The Origin and History of the Kunqu Opera

D．One Master’s Commitment to the Kunqu Opera

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who is the speaker aimed at?

A．Those who feel depressed.

B．Those who need some rest.

C．Those who are music lovers.

2. What' is the speaker going to do first?

A．Talk to Tessa.

B．Play some music.

C．Hang out with friends.

3. What does the speaker do?

A．She's a hostess.

B．She's a musician.

C．She's a psychology teacher.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does Stephen have a problem with?

A．Developing a habit.

B．Managing the time.

C．Focusing on tasks.

2. Why does the woman recommend using a diary?

A．To plan the week ahead.

B．To remember key dates.

C．To write down feelings.

3. What suggestion does the woman give about creating a to-do list?

A．Share the list with friends.

B．Write important things on the list first.

C．Make the list for the next day the night before.

4. What will Stephen do next?

A．Take a class.

B．See a friend.

C．Do some shopping.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When did Amber begin attending college?

A．At age 18.

B．At age 19.

C．At age 20.

2. What did Amber think of working for Highlights?

A．It was boring.

B．It was demanding.

C．It was interesting.

3. How did Amber know about Youth Beauty Competition?

A．From the TV.

B．From a poster.

C．From her boss.

4. What did Amber do with most of her prize money?

A．She put it in the bank.

B．She spent it on a vehicle.

C．She donated it to a school.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does Phyllis call Evan Peters?

A．To send an invitation.

B．To offer some information.

C．To confirm a booking.

2. What does Phyllis suggest Evan Peters do?

A．Buy the ticket another day.

B．Plan the trip in advance.

C．Contact the airline immediately.