2 . A group of Chinese language students from Spain visited Malta for three days. They had a chance to enjoy themselves in the amazing Chinese cultural experiences there.

At the Confucius Institute of the University of Malta on Saturday, the students from the Official School of Languages were attracted by traditional Chinese flute (长笛) performances, and Chinese tea making. Each of them was photographed trying on Hanfu, a form of traditional Chinese clothing. Despite their age differences, they all proved their dexterity (灵巧) at traditional Chinese works such as paper-cutting and knot-weaving. Maria Nieves, a group member, expressed her strong interest in Chinese culture, after two years of learning the language. “Despite the challenges, Chinese characters are truly beautiful,” she says.

On Sunday, the group visited the Mediterranean Regional Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine in Paola, Malta. Under the guidance of a doctor, they practiced Ba Duan Jin, a set of exercises whose name translates as “eight steps to healthy living”. A lecture on TCM introduced them to treatments like acupuncture (针灸) and cupping, and some of the students had the chance to personally experience a treatment. Feng Hua, leader of the Chinese medical team, says that the TCM center is planning to host more students, who are interested in TCM and Chinese culture to take part in cultural exchange, and learn more about Chinese medical practice.

During their visit to the China Cultural Center in Valletta on Monday, the students were drawn to the traditional Chinese lanterns hanging in front of the entrance, and also to the beautiful tea sets in the main hall. Yuan Yuan, director of the China Cultural Center in Malta, highlights the importance of cultural exchange in promoting friendship between nations.

1. What is the first destination of the students’ study visits?

A．University of Malta.

B．Official School of Languages.

C．Mediterranean Regional Center.

D．China Cultural Center.

2. How long had Maria Nieves been studying Chinese?

A．Six months.

B．One year.

C．Two years.

D．Three years.

3. How many activities were experienced by the students in Paola, Malta?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

D．Four.

4. What could be the best title for the passage?

A．Wisdom of Chinese People

B．An Amazing Language Learning Tour

C．The Importance of Cultural Exchange

D．Spanish Students Visit Malta for Cultural Experience

5 . 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。

    1     (locate) at a strategic point along the Silk Route, at the crossroads of trade and     2     (culture) influences, the Mogao Caves are famous for their statues and wall paintings, presenting 1,000 years of Buddhist art (佛家文化).

It was first constructed in 366AD and represents the great achievement of Buddhist art from the 4th     3     the 14th century. 492 caves are presently preserved, housing about 45,000 square     4     (meter) of wall paintings and     5     (much) than 2,000 painted carvings.

    6     (reflect) the development of Buddhist art of China, the Mogao Caves are of unique historical value. These works provide rich materials     7     cover ancient politics, economics, culture in western China.

The Library Cave at the Mogao Caves was discovered in 1990.     8     there are tens of thousands of manuscripts (手稿) and relics, it     9     (recognise) as the world’s greatest findings of ancient Eastern culture. This important heritage provides invaluable     10     (refer) for studying the complex (复杂的) history of ancient China.

6 . Roadkill is a worldwide problem. Every year: About 340 million birds are killed on roads in the United States; around 9 million mammals (哺乳动物) of average size are killed on Brazilian roads; and China is no exception.

To deal with this, a study of “roadkill” has been conducted by Professor Li Zhongqiu and his team from Nanjing University. The study was conducted in Nanjing, which has more than 9,700 km of well-built roads. Li and his teammates ran 26 roadkill monitoring (监测) activities over 224.27 km of roads, totaling 5,831 km during the research period. The nine roads chosen for the team’s research were monitored every two weeks over the course of a year.

The team recorded a total of 293 dead bodies. Among them, birds made up nearly half the total. As a main bird species in East China, blackbirds are usually attracted by flies or other insects to dead bodies of roadkill along the roads. “Specifically, cats, dogs and blackbirds were the three most commonly killed animals,” Li said. “This may be due to the large number of homeless cats and dogs in city areas. Pets thrown out of their homes are more likely to run into traffic.”

According to the report, roadkill happened a lot from May to September. The animal’ increased reproductive (生殖) activity in summer and autumn is a possible reason. Besides, roadkill issues also topped in November and January. This may be due to the need to search for food during winter when food resources are few, Li said.

“There is no doubt that roadkill has contributed to the decrease of animal populations and must be taken seriously,” Li said. “We call on related departments to take measures such as speed limits and necessary traffic controls during top periods of animal activities. For animals such as cats and dogs that usually use the roads, fences can prevent them from entering traffic.”

1. What is paragraph 1 of the text mainly about?

A．The purpose of the study.	B．The method of the study.
C．The result of the study.	D．The background of the study.

2. How often were the chosen roads monitored during a research year?

A．Once every two weeks.	B．Once a week.
C．Three times every two weeks.	D．Twice a week.

3. What is the possible reason why roadkill accidents happen the most in November and January?

A．Large animal birth rate.	B．Busier traffic.
C．Few traffic controls.	D．Animals’ demand for food.

4. What can policymakers do to reduce cat roadkill incidents according to Professor Li?

A．Having speed limits.	B．Taking traffic controls.
C．Building fences.	D．Setting warning signs.

7 . Thanks to its proximity (邻近) to England, its successful tourism industry and its multicultural population, Edinburgh is quite a special city in Scotland.

Edinburgh simply makes it with culture during its long holiday season. It is not just its famous festivals in the summer but its Christmas and Hogmanay (除夕) celebrations, which fill the city with tourists from all over the world. Along with the tourists, Edinburgh has lots of students. They bring energy and variety to the culture of the city. Although this can be overwhelming (令人不知所措) at times, if you open your arms to the good that it brings you can get so much out of the city.

The Cycling Gardeners are a part of the local community. By being totally dependent on bikes for transport, we are limited to working within the city centre. We have made life a bit easier on ourselves by using electric bikes, and we often beat cars in traffic and have no problem finding place to park.

We have a great collective team spirit which is very important. Whenever you go there from May to September, you will likely meet both sunshine and rain. But the wet weather can be dealt with by helping each other out, spending time in the many local cafes, catching up with your friends and having a good discussion about the rain!

Without doubt my favourite place in Edinburgh is the Meadows Park. I was born in the hospital overlooking it and grew up in buildings around it. Much of my childhood days were spent there. I met my wife there and it is where I take my young son to play. I have the happiest memories of building snowmen when the snow comes down. I really hope that this winter brings good snow so I can review my own childhood with my son!

1. What does Edinburgh attract visitors most?

A．Its successful industry.	B．Its famous festivals.
C．Its rainy seasons.	D．Its beautiful view.

2. Compared with driving cars, what’s the advantages of riding electric bikes for Cycling Gardeners?

A．Speed.	B．Comfort.
C．Convenience.	D．Expense.

3. What does the underlined phrase “catching up” in paragraph 4 mean?

A．Getting up.	B．Meeting up.
C．Showing up.	D．Picking up.

4. Why is the Meadows Park the author’s favorite place in Edinburgh?

A．He has good memories there.	B．He was born there.
C．He played with his young son there.	D．He met his wife there.

8 . Being a teenager is hard. You’re trying to grow into an adult and are facing new challenges every day.     1     Remember that your feelings are normal and everyone struggles with self-confidence at youth. You can take some steps to improve your confidence by applying confident body language.

Make eye contact.

Making eye contact with another person is a great way to show confidence. People will treat you with more respect if you are able to look them in the eyes.     2     That can make the other person feel uncomfortable.

Stay visible (引人注目的).

Never hide behind your hair or curl up (蜷缩) in a ball. Confident people have body language that presents they deserve(值得) to be there. So keep your hair off your face.     3     Besides, you should sit tall. Make sure you’re sitting up straight with your head up.

Keep Smiling.

A sincere smile makes you look better and friendlier, but did you know it also helps you feel better? Studies have found that even forcing yourself to smile can lighten your mood.     4     Smiling makes you look more comfortable, and can even make you more memorable.

Being a teenager is not an easy time. You are forming your identity and learning about the world… and so is everybody else! Take confidence in the fact that your feelings and struggles are normal.     5    

A．Put your hands in your lap or on your desk.

B．But you don’t need to fix your eyes on them.

C．Keep it behind your ears or pull it back if you need to.

D．And remind yourself that you can use confident body language.

E．You may sometimes feel anxious about all the changes in your life.

F．And if you are feeling happier, you will likely feel more confident, too.

G．Practice making eye contact with people you are most comfortable with.

9 . UVSS Peer Support Centre

The UVSS (University of Victoria Students’ Society) Peer Support Center (PSC) is an inclusive (包容的) and comfortable space for students. Whether you are struggling with learning stress, are concerned for a friend, or need help getting resources on campus, you can get recommendations here. Our trained student volunteers are here to listen, offering warm and confidential support.

Volunteer with us!

If you want to make a positive influence on the lives of others, fill in the Registration Form at https://www.uvic.ca/ to sign up. We will pick 20 members at 12 p.m., December 8. We welcome students who are glad to provide empathetic (同理心的) listening, guidance, and help to their peers.

We accept applications on an ongoing basis, allowing you to join our team at any time throughout the year. However, please note that our yearly training activities are conducted in mid-to late-August.

Come for a visit!

The Peer Support Centre is here for you on campus (B035 in the basement of the Student Union Building).

The PSC hours are as follows:

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
10:00-4:30	10:00-4:00	10:30-3:30	10:30-4:00	Closed

1. What does the Peer Support Centre focus on?

A．Giving volunteer training.	B．Helping fellow students.
C．Reducing learning stress.	D．Providing campus resources.

2. What’s the picking rate if 80 students sign up for volunteers?

A．10%.

B．20%.

C．25%.

D．40%.

3. Which day has the longest PCS hours?

A．Monday.	B．Tuesday.
C．Wednesday.	D．Thursday.