2 . 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。

Birthdays are typically the occasions for delight and feasting. Family and friends get together on the occasion and convey their regards with the beautiful presents they bring with themselves. I am personally a big fan of birthdays and wait for my birthday approximately a month prior to the day.

This year, my birthday came off on last Monday. I didn’t know that my parents had arranged a special party for me. At eight o’clock in the evening of my lucky birthday, I was alone at home complaining and frowning, and pitying myself for my misfortune. I thought it was going to be a special day filled with presents and fun, but all I received was a “Happy Birthday”.

All of a sudden, the electricity was cut off and there was a complete darkness in the house. I couldn’t do anything. Therefore, I decided to go to sleep and end this unlucky day.

Out of the blue in that quiet night, I heard a sudden noise coming from downstairs. Startled and terribly shocked, I suspected that someone broke into the house. Immediately, I tried to phone my parents, but no one answered.

After a couple of minutes of fear, I started to calm down. Although in the meantime I heard more noises of people talking, I summoned up some courage and started heading for the basement. As I slowly drew closer to the basement, I guessed there were more than one person, but I found it hard to believe. There couldn’t be a lot of people in our basement!

Courageously, I opened the door of the basement. There was a complete darkness. There wasn’t a single noise. However, as I approached, I heard some laughter and confirmed that there were people. Suddenly, the lights were on and there stood my parents and friends cheering at me with the beautiful presents they had carefully prepared for me.It was a surprise party! The room was beautifully decorated with colorful balloons. Tables and chairs were laid and covered with white and contrasting red sheets. A gigantic birthday cake was positioned on the innermost table.

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: Now everything was ready and the party was set in motion.
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Paragraph 2: The party was over and the guests began to head off.
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3 . 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。

With his wrinkled fingers, Wang Qiming put traditional makeup on the faces of young performers before dawn, making final preparations for the shehuo parade.

The shehuo parade,     1     time-honored performance enjoying widespread popularity in rural areas across China,     2     (date) back to about 2,000 years ago when sacrificial (祭祀的) activities were performed to pray for a good harvest. Later on, as dancing and singing became part of the parade, it developed into a folk custom    3     (stage) during the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival     4     (sweep) bad luck and bring a fresh start in the new year.

Wangmazui is in Longxian county,     5     (previous) known as Long Zhou, which is famous for shehuo parades     6    (possess) authentic performances and simple yet delicate facial makeup. The county was named the hometown of shehuo performances by the Chinese Folk Literature and Art Association in 2013.

More than 100 shehuo festivals are held in Longxian every year, each of     7     involves dozens or hundreds of villagers.     8     (enthusiastic) usually perform on horses or pickup trucks, showing remarkable performances including stilt (高跷) dances and land boats.

Wang, 65, got close     9     (expose) to the annual performances when he was a child. “My family has been engaged in shehuo performances     10     generations,” he said. “I started to watch the show in my childhood, and now I joined them by making face-painting.”

4 . What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A．Holiday plans.

B．Cultural traditions.

C．The size of their families.

5 . Most of us consider winter a great time to stay inside with a good book. Yet the winter months offer great outdoor events.

The Ice Festival at Lake Khovsgol, March 2, 3

Lake Khovsgol, called the Blue Pearl of Mongolia, freezes up to 1.5 meters deep. Each year local residents have a two-day celebration, sharing their traditional songs and dances. Activities including sled races, skating and much more take place on the frozen lake. Visitors from different countries are always surprised to see how much weight the lake can hold.

Anchorage Fur Rendezvous, February 27~March 8

North America’s largest winter festival takes place in Anchorage, Alaska. In the past, the fur trade was one of the state’s most important industries. The festival’s 86th anniversary this year will celebrate Alaska’s pioneer way of life. People can enjoy nearly 70 different activities.

Winter games and sports are a special feature as visitors celebrate the season. Tourists come from around the world to attend the festival.

Troms International Film Festival, January 12~18

If film is your passion, then Norway’s Troms film festival is for you! You will get to meet and interact with people from the international film industry. And you’ll be able to view some of the world’s best international films on Troms’s enormous outdoor screen. More than 50,000 people attend the festival each year.

Grindelwald World Snow Festival, January 19~24

Every January, ice art takes center stage in the beautiful Swiss village of Grindelwald. Artists from around the world arrive in mid-January to accept the ice challenge. They start with meter-high blocks of ice and spend six days creating spectacular sculptures (雕塑). Festival-goers are delighted to see the process as well as the finished pieces.

Don’t let the cold weather keep you inside this season. There are lots of fun and exciting events to attend!

1. What is the purpose of this text?

A．To explain why winter is not a good time to stay inside.

B．To introduce some fun-filled winter festivals.

C．To tell about the history of the winter festivals.

D．To show benefits of some exciting winter festivals.

2. What is unique about The Ice Festival at Lake Khovsgol?

A．It has activities related to ice.	B．It is specially fit for film-lovers.
C．Its visitors are from all over the world.	D．It is held on the frozen lake.

3. If you’re curious about the early life of people in North America, you can attend ______.

A．The Ice Festival at Lake Khovsgol	B．Troms International Film Festival
C．Anchorage Fur Rendezvous	D．Grindelwald World Snow Festival

6 . What will the man do next?

A．Finish his drink.

B．Prepare for the party.

C．Talk with the woman.

8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

It’s well-known that March 12^th is China’s annual National Tree Planting Day.     1     this day, people throughout China, will take spades (铲子) and buckets (桶) as well as young trees, and go out     2     (green) their hometowns.

As a matter of fact, China’s Tree Planting Day could date back to a proposal     3     (make) by Sun Yat-sen (1866-1925) and QingMing Festival (April 5th) was adopted (采纳) as Tree Planting Day then. However, April 5^th was a late time for tree-planting in Southern China, so it was changed to March 12^th in honour of Sun Yat-sen,     4     passed away on March 12^th.

In February 1979, the 5^th National People’s Congress of People’s Republic of China     5     (announce) that March 12^th would be taken as Tree Planting Day, requiring the whole country to carry out tree planting     6     (activity) on March 12^th.

In recent years, the tradition of tree-planting in the spring     7     (observe) by Chinese people. For those living in the big cities, National Tree Planting Day is     8     unique moment for city skipping. It is     9     (extreme) convenient for people to have access to nature with their family members. After their fieldwork together, they harvest not only better environment but also     10     (close) family relations as well as enthusiasm for the future.

9 . After a long period of lockdown, now it is time to relax. Head out to find surprising holiday decorations to warm your heart and make your season bright. Come on, light shows are waiting for you.

Holiday Lights on the Boardwalk

Take a walk by the ocean and experience a holiday light display along the Long Beach Boardwalk, dusk to 9 p. m. daily and weekends through mid-January, from Long Beach to Park Avenue.

Free, 516-432-6000. You can also check the stores along Park Avenue for more holiday lights.

Town of Islip Holiday Light Show

Bring the family to see the lights from the comfort and safety of personal vehicles as you drive through the 1/8-mile light display on the grounds of historic Brookwood Hall. Decorations have been given by Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs and Public Works staff.

Cheap, 516-433-6742. From 5 p. m. to 8 p. m. Dec. 22; Brookwood Hall Park.

Suffolk County Holiday Lights Show

The Suffolk County’s drive-through display features two miles of holiday-themed lights; opens from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. through Dec. 30. Closed Dec. 24-25. Tickets will be sold at the gate and payment can be made with credit cards only, no cash, $25; $22 on Dec. 30.

Monday through Friday; 631-543-6622.

Christmas House

Indoor family-friendly walk through holiday experience, highlights include a real snow room: 3 to 11 p. m. Monday-Thursday; 3 p. m. to 1 a. m. Friday; 10 a. m. to 1 a. m. Saturday; 10 a. m. to 11 p. m. Sunday through January. Guests must wear masks, maintain social distancing and purchase tickets with assigned arrival time in advance online.

$30 for adults, $25 for kids aged 10 and younger, 631-591-0455.

1. Which light show is for nothing?

A．Christmas House.

B．Holiday Lights on the Boardwalk.

C．Town of Islip Holiday Light Show.

D．Suffolk County Holiday Lights Show.

2. What should visitors call if they want to enjoy holiday-themed lights?

A．516432-6000.	B．516433-6742.
C．631-543-6622.	D．631-591-0455.

3. What must visitors do when visiting Christmas House?

A．Visit the real snow room.

B．Take the family members.

C．Book tickets with credit cards.

D．Buy tickets ahead of time.