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。

The lantern fair in Zigong, Southwest China’s Sichuan province, boasts a history of more than 1,000 years.     1     (mark) the Year of the Dragon, many of the lanterns show the Chinese sign of the zodiac (生肖), but there are also     2     wide variety of other lantern designs to meet different needs. Visitors     3     prefer traditional lanterns can find lanterns with flowers and birds, and legendary figures, while lanterns with modern patterns such as cultural     4     (trend) and online games are gaining popularity among young people.

In addition to the     5     (elegance) craftsmanship, modern technologies such as 3D printing and artificial intelligence have also been used to make the lanterns     6     (nice) and more vivid. The lantern show is also accepting the concept of environmental protection. A set of lanterns     7     (feature) the famous Chinese statue “Bronze Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow” from the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 AD) was created by using different kinds of waste materials, including tires and plastics to form its outside decorations.

This year’s show will not come to an end     8     July 31. The sets of lanterns     9     (update) to keep up with other traditional Chinese festivals, such as the Dragon Boat Festival. Visitors can also enjoy folk arts, and Chinese music performances during     10     (they) lantern-viewing tours.

2 . Crazy-Creative Traditions in Schools

Here are a few schools’ crazy-creative traditions that will probably have you wish to go there so you could celebrate in all the graduation fun. Learn about them all in the below.

Attire (服装) and Flowers at College of Charleston

You fashionista will love this one. During December ceremony, women wear black dresses and men wear black tuxedos (燕尾服). During May ceremony, women wear white dresses and men wear summer tuxedos. It’s also been a tradition since the 1930s to carry flowers onto the stage: women carry bouquets of six red roses in a red bow and men wear a single red rose boutonniere (扣眼). So classy!

Hoop Rolling at Wellesley College

This all-women’s college tradition was originally held on May day, but it’s now held in April. The purpose was to allow students to essentially leave all their worries behind and just participate in some interesting games outdoors. Back in the day, it was said that the winner of the hoop   rolling race was the first to be married, and in the 1980s she would be the first to be CEO. Nowadays, the winner would be the first to achieve her own happiness…that is, after being   thrown into Lake Waban by all her classmates.

Fabric and Green Grad Recycling Program at University of New Hampshire

You’ll absolutely love this tradition. UNH’s vendor provides wrinkle-resistant caps and gowns made of recycled plastic bottles. Graduates then have the opportunity to donate their gowns to be cleaned and reused. Graduates are still able to keep their caps and tassels as keepsakes, all while helping to save the environment. The tradition has become a trend for many universities to follow, such as Husson University and Wake Forest University.

1. Which can you choose if you want to experience an amazing show?

A．Wellesley College.	B．College of Charleston.
C．The University of New Hampshire.	D．Husson University.

2. What does Hoop Rolling at Wellesley College aim at enabling the students to do?

A．Be CEO.	B．Have fun.
C．Achieve happiness.	D．Be married.

3. Why are UNH’s caps and gowns made of recycled plastic bottles ?

A．To collect plastic bottles.	B．To promote the tradition.
C．To clean and reuse the bottles.	D．To protect the environment.

3 . 假定你是高三学长李华，你校学生会开始筹备2023年成人仪式，现向高三学长征集成人仪式活动方案，请你设计一个活动方案，内容包括：
1. 成人仪式的主题；
2. 成人仪式的活动；
3. 设计这些活动的理由。
注意：1. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
2. 词数80词左右。

A Plan for the Coming-of-age Ceremony

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4 . Why isn’t the woman going to Cathy’s party?

A．She has to catch a plane.

B．She had a conflict with Cathy.

C．She is working extra hours.

5 . What does the woman want Ben to do?

A．Help her move house.

B．Help her prepare for a party.

C．Go to a housewarming party.

7 . 十一国庆期间（10月2日，周日），你和同学去农场参加了一次采摘活动。请写一篇日记，介绍这次活动，内容包括：
1. 农场情况；
2. 采摘过程；
3. 个人感受
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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9 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。

Pumpkin(南瓜)carving at Halloween is a family tradition. We visit a local farm every October. In the pumpkin field, I compete with my three brothers and sister to seek out the biggest pumpkin. My dad has a rule that we have to carry our pumpkins back home, and as the eldest child I have an advantage — I carried an 85-pounder back last year.

This year, it was hard to tell whether my prize or the one chosen by my 14-year-old brother, Jason, was the winner. Unfortunately we forgot to weigh them before taking out their insides, but I was determined to prove my point. All of us were hard at work at the kitchen table, with my mom filming the annual event. I’m unsure now why I thought forcing my head inside the pumpkin would settle the matter, but it seemed to make perfect sense at the time.

With the pumpkin resting on the table, hole uppermost, I bent over and pressed my head against the opening. At first I got jammed just above my eyes and then, as I went on with my task, unwilling to quit, my nose briefly prevented entry. Finally I managed to put my whole head into it, like a cork(软木塞)forced into a bottle. I was able to straighten up with the huge pumpkin resting on my shoulders.

My excitement was short-lived. The pumpkin was heavy. “I’m going to set it down, now,” I said, and with Jason helping to support its weight, I bent back over the table to give it somewhere to rest. It was only when I tried to remove my head that I realized getting out was going to be less straightforward than getting in. When I pulled hard, my nose got in the way. I got into a panic as I pressed firmly against the table and moved my head around trying to find the right angle, but it was no use. “I can’t get it out!” I shouted, my voice sounding unnaturally loud in the enclosed space.

注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
Paragraph 1：

I was stuck for five to six minutes though it felt much longer.

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Paragraph 2：

That video was posted the day before Halloween.

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10 . 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。并将答案填写在答题卡上。

Festivals and celebrations have many     1    (original), some religious, some seasonal and some     2     memory of special people or events. Some festivals are held     3     (honor) or satisfy our ancestors. People light lamps and play music because they think this     4    (lead )the ancestors back to earth. India honors Mohandas Gandhi    5    helped gain India’s independence from Britain. And the Chinese Lunar New Year is the most    6     (energy) and important festival. Children look forward to     7    (dress) up and people may give them lucky money in red paper. Harvest and thanksgiving festivals can be happy events. People are grateful because their food     8     (gather) for the winter and the agricultural work is over. Japan,     9    (cover) with cherry tree flower, has Cherry Blossom Festivals. No matter     10     the reason is, festivals are always times for great feasts with lots to eat, and generally lots of fun.