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。

Cheering, dancing and singing, local people and tourists gathered around the fire during the Torch Festival of the Yi People in Bijie’s Hezhang county, Guizhou, on Aug 12. The festival was listed     1    a national intangible cultural heritage in 2011.

Though there are many     2    (describe) of the origin of the festival, it mostly relates to the natural worship of fire. For the early Yi people who lived in high-altitude-mountainous-areas, fire     3    (be) essential to light, warm, and cook food. There was     4    old practice: Before bringing animal meat into the home, a small fire must first be lit outside the door and the meat should     5    (smoke) on the fire to drive away filth. That’s     6    the Yi people have a proverb that says, “Everything you eat must ‘see’ fire.” In farming, they used to light     7    (pile) of branches and leaves and bury them in the ground later,     8    (use) them to fertilize the land.

The Yi people used to celebrate the festival as a way to pray for a good harvest and to drive away evil from their home and farmland. Today, it has become a     9    (society) event, through     10    the Yi people not only share their joy and thanks for their good life, but also get more people to understand their lifestyle and traditions.

2 . ReCreate summer camps are a super-fun and affordable way to spend your summer. Our camps are 100% fun with some valuable skills in Science, Tech, Engineering, Art and Math through the weeks.

June 24th-28th ReCreate Goes to Market(Ages 8-14)

Campers will explore different making skills and through the design thinking model, use those skills to invent something for the purpose of selling. Skills will include 3D Design, design and use of logo, T-shirt design, programming and more. They will get marketing and budget (预算) skills along the way. This fast-moving camp was a huge hit last year!

July 8th-12th Girl-Powered Tech Club(Ages 8-13)

This camp is to give girls a chance to develop and sharpen their skills in programming and understanding technology. They will explore computer skills and more, in an open and fun camp! Girls will bring their robotic animals “to life” through the use of programming and artistic expression.

Notes:   

Camps are Monday through Friday at ReCreate from 9: 00 a. m.-3:30 p.m.

(9:00-12:00morning session (场)，12:30-3:30afternoon session )

Camps are limited (限定) to 14 campers in total, so sign up before camps fill up!

Campers should bring their own snacks and lunch.

Half Day AM or PM is 8140. // Full Day Camp is $265.

To register, visit recreate. org/summercamps/.

For more information , please call 916-770-9880.

1. Which agrees with the ReCreate Goes to Market?

A．It improves children’s grades.

B．lt helps with children’s creativity.

C．It pays most attention to marketing skills.

D．It makes children fall in love with art.

2. How much should Jack pay if he takes part in the two full day camps?

A．8140.

B．$265.

C．$405.

D．$530.

3. What can we know about the two camps?

A．They take place at the same time.

B．All children can attend the camps.

C．Campers must pay for snacks and lunch.

D．They can hold a certain number of campers.

3 . 语法填空

Christmas Day, the 25th of December, is the biggest festival that     1     (celebrate) in the Christian countries of the world. Now many of the customs and celebrations     2     (be) not of a religious nature.

In the large shops, preparations for Christmas     3     (make) by the actual day. Shop owners like Christmas because it is a time when people exchange presents. This means more goods     4     (buy) than at any other time of the year. In larger towns decorations     5     (put) up in the main streets two or three weeks before Christmas usually these decorations     6     (light) up at night.

Preparations are also made at home. Special puddings and cakes are eaten on Christmas Day and these have     7     (make) three or four weeks in advance. Two or three days before Christmas people decorate their houses with paper decorations and leaves and ranches. People also like to have a Christmas tree in the living room.

Although everyone enjoys Christmas Day, it is particularly enjoyed by children, who get very excited because of the presents which     8     (receive). Small children believe that their presents are brought by Father Christmas, a kind old man who, the children     9     (tell), lives at the North Pole. He travels through the sky on a sledge which is pulled by reindeer and loaded with presents. Stopping on the roofs of the houses, he enters by climbing down the chimney. When small children go to bed on Christmas Eve, they hang a stocking at the end of their beds. Their parents warn them not to try to look at Father Christmas or he will not leave them anything. When they wake up, they find their stockings     10     (fill) with presents. Children are very excited on Christmas morning and always wake up early.

4 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. abandoned                  B. ceremonies                  C. duties                  D. jewelry        E. memorable F. instructions                 G. historical                    H. occasion                 I. predictions        J. supposed K. traditional

One-Month-Old Feast and One-Year-Old Catch (Zhuazhou) of Babies

In China, One-Month-Old Feast and One-Year-Old Catch of a baby are of unique Chinese characteristics. These two     1     are milestone-like significance in the growing process of a baby.

On the day when a baby is a month old, the family of the baby will invite their friends and relatives to a ceremony to celebrate the     2    . In a     3     One-Month-Old Ceremony, there will be a rejoicing and festive atmosphere in the family and the feast is     4     to be lively and joyful. However, in recent years this custom has been gradually     5     among young people. Nevertheless, One-Month-Old Feast still remains a     6     and happy moment for every family.

“Zhou” in the word “zhuazhou” means “a baby is one year old”. The earliest     7    record about “zhuazhou” appeared during the Dynasty of Northern Qi. On the day when a baby is a year old, before the baby eats its longevity noodle, the family will lay out sutras, brush pens, ink sticks paper, ink slabs, abacus, copper coins, account books,     8    , flowers, rouges, food, toys, etc. If it is a girl, scoops, scissors, rulers, thread, scissor-cut will be added. The parents then put the baby in front of these articles and make it sit up. Nobody will give any     9     or cues to the baby so that it is left free to choose by itself. Watching the baby catch the articles it likes, the family can then make     10    about its potential interests, future career and development.

5 . Four Autumn Festivals Recommended in Australia

Bright Autumn Festival, From Late April to Early May

Nothing says autumn like red and orange leaves and comfort food. Enjoy the ten-day Bright Autumn Festival in Victoria’s High Country. The tree-lined avenues, small-town charms and delicious fresh produce won’t disappoint, with everything from open gardens, historical tours, live music, markets to a dedicated Nut Festival.

Kartini Waingi-Water Lights,Early May

Visit Robinvale on the banks of the Murray River for the four-day Water Lights Festival. Kids and adults alike will marvel at this attractive laser show that presents the vibrant, diverse and rich culture of the region.

Grampians Grape Escape, Early May

Food and wine devotees, you’re in luck. The Grampians Grape Escape at Halls Gap is an unforgettable two-day experience that’s all about top-quality wines, gourmet food and live music -the perfect trio. You may even learn a few skills from one of the cooking demonstrations and masterclasses.

La Fiera Italian Festival, Mid-May

Every year in mid-May, the Myrtleford community celebrates its Italian roots with a three-day festival dedicated to all of the region’s cultural and culinary delights. There are food stalls, wine tastings, a movie night, kids’ activities and even a soccer tournament to look forward to, as well as markets and entertainment. Also a traditional grape stomp, part of the wine-making process, can be experienced. It showcases grapes being crushed by foot to release their juices.

1. What will attract you at the Bright Autumn Festival?

A．Fantastic light show.	B．Splendid autumn scenery.
C．Masterclasses in cooking.	D．Soccer’ competitions.

2. Which festival lasts the shortest?

A．Bright Autumn Festival.

B．La Fiera Italian Festival.

C．Grampians Grape Escape.

D．Kartini Waingi-Water Lights.

3. Where can you experience a conventional wine-making method?

A．In the Myrtleford community.

B．In Victoria’s High Country.

C．At Halls Gap.

D．At Robinvale.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What will Rachel do?

A．Get married.

B．Give birth to a baby.

C．Hold a house-warming party.

2. What does the woman mean in the end?

A．She will spend much on gifts.

B．She will buy some expensive gifts.

C．She can’t work out the cost of gifts.

8 . How many generations does the woman’s grandma have?

A．Two.

B．Three.

C．Four.

9 . 用括号内单词的正确形式完成下面短文。

Communities across the UK have come together to celebrate all those who gave their time to help people during the pandemic. Thank You Day saw events take place across the country on Sunday.

    1     (suggest) by a small group of people to pay tribute to (向……致敬) the unsung heroes of the last year, it has been backed by a number of famous people.

In Coventry, a public ceremony     2     (hold), while in Bradford 1,000 roses     3     (hand) out.

Play at the Wimbledon Championships     4     (delay) as part of the traditional Middle Sunday break, and organisers used it as an opportunity to mark Thank You Day.

Hundreds of people gathered at Wimbledon Park to enjoy free community tennis events.

Julie Siddiqi, one of the original proposers ( 提 议 人 ) for Thank You Day, said, “It was wonderful for me to start Thank You Day in Coventry. Communities have done so much during this past difficult year. Lots of people should     5     (appreciate).”

10 . America’s Skies Will Be Filled with Hot Air Balloons

In September hot air balloon festivals are held around the United States. No two are alike.

Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival
Union Vale, New York September 2-4

It’s a Labor Day lift-off in the Hudson Valley, with 100 balloon launches (发射) scheduled. Now let’s just hope the weather is good. But even if it doesn’t there are plenty of activities on offerlike helicopter rides. When the sun goes down the balloons light up like fireflies.

Ticket: $15
Great Reno Balloon Race
Reno, Nevada
September 9-11

Some people say the Great Reno Balloon Race is the world’s largest free hot air ballooning event. This year events for the three-day affair include 5 a.m.Glow Shows, where balloons are tethered(拴住) and lit from within. There’s a daily ascension(升空) of 100 balloons and kids can take a $5 tethered ride for charity.

Ticket: Free
Paris Balloon & Music Festival
Paris, Texas
September 9-12

Don’t know what an “Airmadillo”is? Find out at the Paris Balloon & Music Festival.Float (飘) on up yourself for $275, or just watch: the festival also features evening balloon glows and morning launches (balloon volunteers still needed), and, a live painting competition and music from local bands.

Ticket: $5
Lancaster Hot Air Balloon Festival
Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania
September 16-18

Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania, is home to one of the most unique hot air balloon festivals in the country. Here, you can not only see fireworks, watch magic shows, and of course watch the launch of colorful balloons as well as take a ride yourself for $400, but also learn a bit about local culture, with plenty of delicious food.

Ticket:$10-$30
1. When can people attend an event for free?

A．On September 2.	B．On September 9.
C．On September 12.	D．On September 16.

2. At which of the festivals will a painting competition be held?

A．Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival.

B．Lancaster Hot Air Balloon Festival.

C．Paris Balloon & Music Festival.

D．Great Reno Balloon Race.

3. What do we know about Lancaster Hot Air Balloon Festival?

A．It will introduce local culture.	B．It will offer people free rides.
C．It will look for volunteers.	D．It will last for four days.