1 . 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。

On January 25,2020,over a billion people in China and millions around the world will celebrate the Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival. The ancient tradition,    1     date is determined by the lunar calendar and falls somewhere between January 21 and February 20 each year is the longest and       2    important of all Chinese festivals.

The preparations will     3    (official)begin with Little Year on January 17,2020 .It is observed with a day of memorial and prayer ceremonies.    4    ,cleaning the house     5    (sweep)away bad luck and hanging spring couplets(春联）on doorways for wealth are also common activities observed by people. Since red     6    (believe)to keep misfortune and evil spirits away, it can be noticed in everything from clothing to lanterns used to decorate houses.

Often     7    (consider)the most important meal of the year, is the reunion dinner is both delicious and rooted in Chinese tradition.    8     whole chicken symbolizes family togetherness, while long uncut noodles show longevity(长寿）.Wealth is represented by dumplings and spring rolls. Children receive red envelopes filled     9    money and inspiring messages from elders and are often allowed to stay up late to watch the     10    （amaze)fireworks shows.

The two-week long celebrations will end on February 8-the day of the full moon-with the Lantern Festival.

2 . The following are some of the most unique celebrations from all around the world.

Songkran—Thailand

If you’re in Thailand between April 13th and 15th, get ready for the world’s biggest water fight. The celebration marks the beginning of the Thai New Year, where cleansing with water is meant to purify and renew. In Bangkok or Chang Mai, the water fights can last up to six days. While this is the most popular activity, Songkran is also a time when people visit elders and monks to pay their respects to the New Year.

La Batalla del Vino—Haro, Spain

June 29th is a good day to visit Haro, Spain. Bring a bottle of red wine and prepare to be drenched (湿透) in red wine in the heart of Spain’s grape-growing region. After a church ceremony, a large number of people get gathered for the battle, where white shirts will be made bright purple by the end of the day.     

Bay to Breakers—San Francisco, California

Created after the terrible 1906 earthquake as a way of lifting people’s spirits, the race has become one of the region’s most important events. Hosted every year on the third Sunday of May, the race runs approximately 12km through the city. The real highlight, however, is the thousands of people dressed up in a show. Wear whatever you want: Batman suits, purple wigs (假发)...

Koninginnedag—The Netherlands

Although their Queen’s birthday is actually during the winter, she celebrates it on April 30—the country’s official “Queen’s Day” since 1949. Orange is the national color, and the streets become a sea of shining wigs and body paints, as crowds gather in the squares. Amsterdam is the center of this outdoor party, but nearly every town is alive with orange on this day.

1. If a tourist enjoys water sports most, we can recommend _____________.

A．Songkran	B．La Batalla del Vino
C．Bay to Breakers	D．Koninginnedag

2. What can we learn about Bay to Breakers?

A．The race began hundreds of years ago.

B．The most exciting part is the 12km race.

C．It’s celebrated by people all over the country.

D．It was to encourage people after the disaster.

3. According to the passage, on Koninginnedag ___________.

A．people should wear formal clothes

B．people should get together at home

C．people attend the church ceremony

D．people can paint themselves orange

3 .

FESTIVALS IN LONDON

London hosts each year a variety of celebrations and festivals. All of them are national and Foreign holidays. Below we show you the most amazing holidays and festivals in London.

New Year's Day Parade This Parade is a free event which takes place annually on I January since 1987.M lasts about 2 hours 30 minutes, featuring more than 10.000 Participants representing 20 countries worldwide. There are marching bands, cheerleading groups, vehicles, animals, clowns and giant inflatables(充气物).

Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race Since 1829 each spring the two England's most famous universities race along a 6.7 kilometer stretch of the Thames River in what is perhaps the most famous rowing event in the world. The race attracts a massive crowd of around a quarter of a million fan to the banks of the Thames

London Marathon The Flora London Marathon, one of the World Marathon Majors, has been held each year since 1981. Currently around 32,000 runners take part in this annual event, including professionals and amateurs. There are live bands entertainment and thousands of cheering fans. It is also one of the largest events to collect money in the world in order to attract more funds, some runners dress up in fancy costumes.

Wimbledon Wimbledon runs annually from late June through early July, Wimbledon is the oldest and most famous tennis tournament in the world, the only Grand Slam event played on grass courts. Started in 1877, he event is often attended by members of the Royal Family, Wimbledon traditions include the eating of strawberries and cream that can be accompanied by an optional glass of champagne.

1. Which of the four festivals has the longest history?

A．New Year's Day Parade.	B．Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race.
C．London Marathon.	D．Wimbledon.

2. London Marathon is different from the other three in that______.

A．it has the purpose of donating money to other events

B．it attracts many more fans from around the world

C．it is the only festival accompanied by live band

D．it has the function of raising money

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What roles do fathers play nowadays?

A．They mainly stay at home looking after children.

B．They work outside the home leaving childcare to their wives.

C．Besides working they help with childcare as well.

2. What do people often do on Mother’s Day?

A．Mothers and children go shopping together.

B．They have outdoor picnics.

C．They wear carnations.

3. What is most important on these two days?

A．What children write on cards.

B．The value of gifts.

C．Love and respect given to parents.

5 . 假如你是光明中学高二（1）班的李华，上周你校举办了为期一周的“外语文化节”活动。请根据下表给你的英国笔友Leo写信，介绍文化节的开展情况。
光明中学第一届外语文化节
时间：2020年1月6日–1月12日
活动内容：
1．外籍专家讲座，主题：英语学习方法；2．英语演讲比赛；3．成立英语口语角。
注意：1. 词数100词左右；
2. 可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已给出, 不计入总词数。
Dear Leo,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

6 . Why did the woman call?

A．To ask to borrow some CDs.

B．To ask whether Bill can come to the party.

C．To pass on some information about the party.

7 . What will the woman probably do tomorrow?

A．Make her costume.

B．Attend a birthday party.

C．Join the Halloween parade.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What’s the most probable relationship between the speakers?

A．Friends.

B．Husband and wife.

C．Neighbors.

2. What are the speakers doing?

A．Making a birthday cake.

B．Cooking a huge dinner.

C．Preparing for a party.

3. What has the woman finished doing?

A．Putting up a big sign.

B．Buying a tape.

C．Putting candles on the cake.

9 . Where are the speakers?

A．At a party.

B．In a store.

C．In their new house.

10 . 假定你是李华。你班同学决定为小明举办生日聚会。请你写信邀请外教Susan参加，要点包括：
⒈ 时间：周五晚8点至9点
⒉ 地点：学生俱乐部
⒊ 内容：生日歌、蛋糕、游戏等
⒋ 要求：备小礼物
注意：⒈ 词数100左右，开头语已为你写好；⒉可以适当增加细节，以便行文连贯；⒊ 答案必须写在答题卡相应的位置上。
Hi, Susan,
We’re throwing a surprise party for Xiaoming’s birthday.