1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What do we know about Beowulf?

A．It was written in Middle English.

B．Its author is unknown.

C．It is easy to understand.

2. When was Middle English used?

A．Between about AD 800 and AD 1066.

B．Between about AD 1066 and AD 1150.

C．Between about AD 1150 and AD 1500.

3. Who is Geoffrey Chaucer?

A．An English historian.

B．A Middle English poet.

C．A Modern English writer.

4. What will the speaker talk about after the break?

A．Modern English.

B．Middle English.

C．Old English.

4 . 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 Xuanyuan Mirror is a special ancient Chinese mirror made of bronze. It was created during the Han Dynasty,     1     lasted from 206 BCE to 220 CE. This mirror     2     (consider) one of China’s most important archaeological     3     (discovery) and can be seen at the Palace Museum in Beijing.

The Xuanyuan Miror is big and round, about 51 cm in diameter. It has a curved surface that bulges (凸起) outwards     4     (slight), making it look unique. The mirror is decorated     5    many patterns and designs, such as dragons, phoenixes, and other imaginary creatures.

One thing that makes the Xuanyuan Mirror so interesting is its writing, called an inscription (铭文). It says “Xuanyuan” in ancient Chinese characters. People believe this refers to Emperor Wu of Han, who     6     (rule) from 141 BCE to 87 BCE. The mirror might have been made during his time     7     (show) his power and authority.

Not only is the Xuanyuan Mirror important for history, but it is also     8     beautiful work of art. The detailed designs show how talented and     9     (create) ancient Chinese craftsmen were. Today, it remains one of the most popular exhibits at the Palace Museum,     10     (attract) visitors from all over the world who come to appreciate its beauty and learn about its exciting history.

5 . 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 earliest Chinese kites     1     were made of wood were called muyuan (wooden kites) They date as far back as the Warring States Period (475-221 BC) at least two thousand years ago. After the     2     (invent) of paper, kites began to be made of this new material, paper, and this paper kite is called zhiyuan.

The method of making a kite can be divided into three parts. Firstly, use thin bamboo strips (条)     3     (make) a kite frame (框架), and according to taste, kites can have     4     (attract) shapes like a dragonfly, a swallow, a centipede or a butterfly. Secondly, glue paper onto the framework. The paper     5     (require) to be thin. Finally, decorate the kites     6     colorful paintings and ribbons.

Although the basic method remains the same, styles of kite making are presented     7     (different) in every place. The kites in the “World Kite Capital” of Weifang in Shandong Province are well known for     8     (they) fine materials, painting, sculpture and flexible flying movement. One of these kites, which was over 300 meters long and in the shape of a centipede with a dragon’s head, won the     9     (one) place in the International Kite Festival held in Italy. This kite is now shown in the Weifang Kite Museum. Every year, the World Kite Festival will be held there and is expected to draw many fans with a love for     10     (fly) kites.

6 . 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。

Nanyin is a form of ancient Chinese music. It dates back to the Han Dynasty     1     people from Central Plains of ancient China brought their music to Quanzhou, Fujian province. Later it mixed     2     the local music.

Nanyin is     3    (traditional) played by a group of five people. The singer, who also plays the wooden clapper (拍板) to keep the beat, stands in the middle of the other four. Usually, on the left are two musicians who play a bamboo flute     4    (call) dongxiao and erxian while on the right are two musicians     5    (play) pipa and sanxian. As for the unique singing style, which is usually sung in the southern Fujian dialect (方言), every song tells a story.

However, Nanyin was nearly destroyed during     6     Mid-nineteenth century. Despite     7    (survive), the art lost a lot of its audience. It has taken the Quanzhou local government more than 38 million yuan     8    (preserve) and develop Nanyin since 2004. In order to pass down this cultural heritage, schools in Quanzhou have made Nanyin a course that students in kindergarten and primary schools can take. Now Four hundred Nanyin     9     (club) in Quanzhou have more than 7,000 players.

In 2009, Nanyin     10    (list) as intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO. “We sincerely hope that more teenagers can join us in breathing new life into this culture,” said Mr. Chen, chairman of Quanzhou Nanyin Artists Association.

8 . Football has found its way to the most remote corners of the globe, becoming one of the hottest topics of the day     1     . According to the International Football Association, it was the origin of football as a sport.

Cuju became popular during the Warring States Period.     2    .

During the Han Dynasty, the popularity of Cuju gradually spread from the army to the royal courts and upper classes. Football matches were often held inside the Imperial Palace. A type of court called “ju cheng” was built especially for Cuju matches.     3    .

The sport was improved during the Tang Dynasty. First of all, the feather-stuffed ball was replaced by an air filled ball with a two layered hull(外壳)     4    . One was made by setting up posts with a net between them and the other consisted of just one goal post in the middle of the field.

The popularity of the sport exploded during the Song Dynasty due to social and economic development, extending to every class in society. At that time, professional Cuju players were quite popular, and the sport began to take on a commercial edge. Cuju organizations were set up in large cities called Qi Yun She or Yuan She-now known as the earliest professional Cuju club——whose members were either Cuju lovers or professional performers.

    5    .   And the 2,000 year old sport finally faded away from about the 16th century.

A．Also, two different types of goal posts showed up.

B．Both adults and children played Cuju in everyday life.

C．Cuju began its decline during the Ming Dynasty due to neglect.

D．Back then, it was used to strengthen the fighting power of soldiers.

E．Meanwhile, Cuju games were standardized as rules were established.

F．About 2,500 years ago in China there was a similar game called “Cuju”.

G．Dating back to over 2,000 years ago, it has changed and developed over time.

9 . After a long, cold and dry winter, life and color are starting to return. Flowers are everywhere, birds are singing and people are flying kites.Known as the birthplace of kites, Weifang in Shandong province has a long history of making kites.

It is believed that Weifang kite-making can be traced back (回溯) to 2, 000 years ago. At first, they were often used by the army for communication purposes. During the Ming Dynasty (1368—1644), kites started to be popular. Made from bamboo and covered with traditional Chinese paintings, Weifang kite-making was in the intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) lists in 2006. The International Kite Festival has been held in Wei fang every year since 1984.

Yang Hong wei, 56, is an inheritor (传承人) of the Wei fang kite-making. Born in a kite-making family, Yang often saw kites with bright colors and different shapes in her grandfather’s workshop. “Many places around the world have a tradition of flying kites,” Yang said. “ But I think behind our kites is the beauty of our nature and culture.”

On Yang’s kites, people can see not only common things like flowers and birds, but also some patterns (图案) telling about Chinese fairy tales and history. “It takes lots of time,” Yang added, “but when I explain the things on the kites to foreign customers, I feel a sense of great achievement.”

In her spare time, she also travels to different countries including Germany,   Australia, the US and New Zealand to tell people about Chinese stories seen on kites and the traditional ways of making kites. “I’m an inheritor of the culture. It is an important job of mine to spread the heritage around the world and onto the next generation (一代人).” she said.

1. Which of the following is Not true about the weifang kite-making?

A．They are made from bamboo.

B．They are different shapes.

C．They are covered with traditional Chinese paintings.

D．They are only some common things like flowers and birds.

2. What’s the second paragraph mainly about ?

A．The purposes of flying kites.

B．The history of Wei fang kite-making.

C．The materials to make Wei fang kites.

D．The International Kite Festival.

3. What can we know about Yang’s kites ?

A．Yang’s kites are very common.

B．Yang’s kites are easy to make.

C．Yang’s kites show people the beauty of Chinese culture .

D．Yang’s kites are only sold in China.

4. What does the underlined word “things” refer to in Paragraph 4?

A．common things.

B．flowers and birds.

C．leaves and flowers.

D．Chinese fairy tales and history.

5. What’s the main idea of this passage?

A．The making of Weifang kites.

B．The history of Weifang kites.

C．The meaning of Weifang kites.

D．The inheritor of the Weifang kite-making.