1 . 假定你是李华，12月29日下午，学校在校园内举行了各式各样的活动欢迎2024新年的到来。请你就本次活动给校园英语报写一篇报道（100词）。内容包括：
1.活动时间和地点；2.活动内容；3.活动的反响和意义。
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2 . 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。

On 22nd December 2023, the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (联合国大会) witnessed a     1     (history) milestone. Unanimously (一致地), the assembly agreed to declare the Spring Festival a United Nation’s holiday. This decision has been welcomed as a significant recognition of the festival     2     (celebrate) by millions worldwide, particularly within Chinese communities.

The resolution     3     (honor) Chinese New Year as a UN holiday is a mirror     4     (reflect) the cultural diversity and the spirit of the global organization. The UN, through this agreement, has made a strong statement of its commitment to cultures and the acknowledgment of important cultural celebrations     5     (globe). The move is     6     proof of the UN General Assembly’s ability in emphasizing their role in strengthening global unity and respect for all cultures.

Chinese New Year is not only a celebration marked     7     feasts, fireworks, and family reunions but also a rich cultural tradition     8     includes various elements of Chinese philosophy, folklore, and symbolism. By declaring it a UN holiday, the United Nations     9     (promote) its status so far, giving it a global platform and encouraging a deeper appreciation of Chinese culture.

In conclusion, the decision provides an opportunity for the world to learn and understand more about Chinese culture. Moreover, it     10     (far) promotes the principles of peace, respect, and mutual understanding that highlight the mission and vision of the United Nations.

3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Perhaps the tea ceremony is one of     1     most well-known and crucial components (关键部分) of a Chinese wedding. The couple express great gratitude     2     their parents during the tea ceremony.     3     (traditional) the ceremony often takes place at home, and the way     4     (conduct) it varies depending on the couple’s plan for the day. A red china tea set symbolizing “double     5     (happy)” will be used when the tea is served. A bridesmaid (伴娘) passes the tea cups to the couple,     6     are kneeling (跪) on the floor in front of their parents.

The parents are seated in elegant     7     impressive wooden chairs, usually with arms, and the groom’s parents are served first. After each parent takes a sip of tea, the bride and groom     8     (offer) a red envelope with money or gold jewellery inside, conveying the elders’ best     9     (wish) for them. The couple then serve tea to the paternal uncles and aunts, in order of age, and then to their elder     10     (marry) siblings (兄弟姐妹). After that, this is repeated for the maternal family. Now the tea ceremony is often held at the hotel, where the wedding banquet (筵席) takes place after the wedding ceremony.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What has the woman prepared for the wedding?

A．The clothes.

B．The decorations.

C．The present.

2. What is unusual about the wedding?

A．It will last for two days.

B．It will have a music show.

C．It will be held in a big hotel.

3. What does the man worry about?

A．The food.

B．The site.

C．The weather.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who organizes the Winter Festival?

A．The government.

B．A team of volunteers.

C．The businessmen around the town.

2. What is special about the art exhibition?

A．It will be held in a school.

B．There are three opening nights.

C．The painters of the pictures are local students.

3. What will be held in the Main Exhibition Hall?

A．A fancy-dress party.

B．A music talent show.

C．An art exhibition.

4. What is the purpose of the speaker’s talk?

A．To inform people of the festival.

B．To raise money for the festival.

C．To show some of the musical talents.

7 . 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 Qiang New Year Festival is the most important traditional festival for the Qiang ethnic group     1     (appreciate) nature, celebrate prosperity and show respect for their ancestors. It falls     2     the first day of the tenth lunar month on the Chinese calendar.And several celebrations are held by the Qiang people     3     (live) in Sichuan Province.

The celebration lasts from three to five days. During the festival, Qiang people wear beautiful traditional costumes to celebrate this grand occasion through a range of folk activities such as dragon dance performances, bonfire (篝火) parties, music and shows, ritual sacrifice     4     (ceremony) and other events. In the evening, Qiang women dress up in elegant clothes and accessories to attend a grand occasion around a central bonfire,     5     forms the heart of the celebrations.    6     (inspire) by the passions of the flames and music, dancers circle and sway to the rhythms to create     7     joyous atmosphere.

It is also an occasion for the Qiang ethnic group to celebrate the harvest of the year. A series of rituals are held to show their     8     (harmony) and respectful relationship with nature as well as strengthen the solid bonds within their community.

The festival was listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2009 due to its     9    (high) valuable cultural significance. From generation to generation, Qiang people     10     (devote) their time to inheriting their own culture and keeping it alive after promising development in recent years.

8 . 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。

On October 15th, the 9th Silk Road International Arts Festival kicked off in Xi’an with the theme of “Silk Road New Movement, Beautiful New Future”. The event, which     1     (draw) artists from over 90 countries and areas, turned the city     2     a global cultural center.

“Ommi Chang’an”, directed by Zhang Yimou, made     3     (it) first appearance during the festival. This large scale performance is the fruit of nine artists     4     (lead) by Zhang Yimou. It is a mixture of tradition and modernity, history and the future, humanities and technology. It connects Xi’an with the world, bridging the present, future and past,     5     crossing distance and time to present the beauty of Silk Road culture.

This year’s festival had 37 outstanding performances,     6     (show) the achievements of the “Belt and Road” initiative (倡议).     7     unique addition to the festival was the “Silk Road Starting Point Cultural Tourism Experience” tour,     8     enabled artists to visit and experience     9     (variety) Silk Road themed cultural landmarks in Shaanxi, providing an opportunity to share the unique traditions and history with a global audience. The festival also hosted special events like Malaysia Culture Day and International Modern Art Week,     10     (far) enriching the cultural experience.

9 . 你校“英语园地”征集家庭故事，请根据以下提示，用英语写一篇为外公举办生日晚会的文章。
内容包括：
1.举办目的；
2.准备工作（家庭成员的分工）；
3.你的感悟。
注意：1.词数80左右，标题已给出，不计入词数。
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

A Birthday Party

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