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。

Straw weaving (草编) is a method of manufacturing daily items or artworks. It       1     (list) as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. The earliest straw-weaving products were discovered at Hemudu Cultural Ruins (河姆渡文化遗址),       2     Neolithic cultural site located in eastern China’s Zhejiang province. One such intangible cultural inheritor, Wu Cui, can turn the straw left over from harvested wheat     3     beautiful and eye-catching artworks.

Wu explains the process of straw weaving:    4    (select) of materials is the first step of a complicated, time-consuming and labor-intensive process     5     can take weeks, or even months, to complete. You need to sketch (素描) the piece on paper, which requires drawing skills. Next     6       (come) weaving, shaping and preserving of the work. Even by finishing that process, it does not mean that you will always create a good piece of work, and the hardest part is to make     7     lifelike.

There are only about 100 individuals     8     (involve) in the work across the country. “The world has changed, and     9     (craftsman) need to transcend practicality and pursue the beauty and artistry of straw culture to help the craft survive and thrive,” Wu says. When asked about her plans in the future, Wu says she will systematically study the local traditional culture     10     create cultural creative products by developing the straw-weaving technique.

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。

A leaf fell into the water and changed the taste of it. Henceforth, tea was born.

China is known as the home of tea. Since ancient times, tea     1     (influence) Chinese culture, leaving its pleasant smell in poetry, etiquette and customs. Many tea lovers enjoy tea not just for its flavor, but for     2     beauty of tea ceremonies.

Picking tea     3     (leaf) is an important spring activity in the Yangtze River basin in South China. The earliest batch of tea is often ready     4     (pick) before Qingming, which is observed in early April     5     the temperature begins to rise and rainfall increases. This precious small output of tea, widely     6     (seek) after for its outstanding quality, is called Mingqian tea.

East China’s Zhejiang province is acknowledged     7     a major producer of tea. White Tea in Anji county and West Lake Longjing Tea in Hangzhou are two renowned teas in both China and abroad. In spring, local hillsides are filled with tea workers     8     (sow) seeds on their land. In the peak seasons, many tourists flock to witness the beautiful scenery of tea farms for     9     (they), while enjoying a     10     (fresh) brewed cup of tea.

In 2022, traditional tea processing techniques and associated social practices in China were inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The leaf has traveled a long way and continues to bloom, even today.

4 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Qingming Festival is one of most important traditional festivals in China. It falls on April 4th or 5th, where most Chinese people enjoy a public holiday. Qingming Festival was also called Tomb Sweeping Day. It is the time for Chinese people to showing respect for their ancestors by cleaning their ancestors’ tombs and place offerings. In addition to, Qingming in Chinese means “clearness” or “brightness”. It is the fifth of the 24 solar term of the traditional Chinese solar calendar. Beside, it also marks the start of the warm weather of spring and the beginning of busily farming season.

5 . 假定你是李华，你校即将举办校园文化节。你准备参加“用英语讲好中国故事之中华传统节日”版块活动，你选择给校刊投稿介绍端午节。内容包括：
1.庆祝时间；
2.庆祝活动；
3.节日意义。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：粽子rice dumplings； zongzi
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6 . 假如你是李华，你校计划举办介绍中国传统文化的主题班会，并在英文网站上展示。请你给外国友人Chris写封信，向他了解哪些中国传统文化更吸引外国朋友。内容包括：
1. 阐明写信事由；
2. 征求建议；
3. 表达感谢。
注意：
1·字数80左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Chris,
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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

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。

Many people have the hobby of collecting things, e.g. stamps, postcards or antiques. In the 18th and 19th centuries,     1     (wealth) people travelled and collected plants, historical objects and works of art. They kept their collection at home until it got too big     2     until they died, and then it was given to a museum. The 80,000 objects collected by Sir Hans Sloane, for example,     3     (form) the core collection of the British Museum     4     opened in 1759.

The parts of a museum open to the public     5     (call) galleries or rooms. Often, only a small part of a museum’s collection     6     (be) on display. Most of it is stored away or used for research.

Many museums are lively places and they attract a lot of visitors. As well as looking at exhibits, visitors can play with computer simulations (模拟) and imagine     7     (they) living at a different time in history or     8    (walk)through a rainforest. At the Jorvik Centre in York, the city’s Viking settlement is recreated, and people experience the sights, sounds and smells of the old town. Historical     9     (accurate) is important but so is entertainment. Museums must compete     10    people’s spare time and money with other amusements. Most museums also welcome school groups and arrange special activities for children.

8 . A housewarming party is a special party to be held when someone buys or moves into a new apartment or house. The person who bought the house or moved is the one who throws the party. The party is a chance for friends and family to congratulate the person on the new home.     1     And it is good time to fill the new space with love and hopeful presents.

    2     Some people register a list of things they want or need for their new home at a local stores. Some common things people will put on a gift registry include kitchen tools like knives and things like curtains. Even if there isn’t a registry, a good housewarming gift is something to decorate the new house with, like a piece of art or a plant.

    3     This is often appreciated since at a housewarming there isn’t a lot of food served. There are usually no planned activities like games at a housewarming party. The host or hostess of the party will, however, probably give all the guests a tour of their new home. Sometimes, because a housewarming party happens shortly after a person moves into their new home, people may be asked to help unpack boxes.     4    

Housewarming parties get their name from the fact that a long time ago people would actually bring firewood to a new home as a gift.     5     Now most homes have central heating and don’t use fires to keep warm.

A．This isn’t usual though.

B．It is traditional to bring a gift to a housewarming party.

C．You can also bring food or drinks to share with the other guests.

D．If you’re lucky enough to receive gifts, keep them in a safe place.

E．It also gives people a chance to see what the new home looks like.

F．The best housewarming parties encourage old friends to get together.

G．This was so that the person could keep their home warm for the winter.

9 . 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。

Decorating with Plants, Fruits and Flowers for Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is a     1     (celebrate) marking the end of the winter season and the beginning of spring. This is why decorating with plants, fruits and flowers     2     (carry) special significance. They represent the earth       3       (come) back to life and best wishes for new beginnings.

These are some of the most popular in many parts of the country:

Oranges: Orange trees are more     4     decoration; they are a symbol of good fortune and wealth. They make great gifts and you see them many times     5     (decorate) with red envelopes and messages of good fortune.

Bamboo: Chinese love their “Lucky Bamboo” plants and you will see them often in their homes and office.     6     (certain) during the holiday period, this plant is a must. Bamboo plants are associated     7     health, abundance and a happy home. They are easy     8     (care) for and make great presents.

Branches of Plum Blossoms (梅花): The     9     (beauty) long branches covered with pink-colored buds (蓓蕾) make fantastic decorations. The plum trees are     10       first to flower even as the snow is melting(融化). They represent the promise of spring and a renewal of life.

10 . 假设你是晨光中学的学生李津。你的美国笔友Chris正在学习汉语，他得知“中国诗词大会”在CCTV播出，非常感兴趣，便写信给你，希望你介绍相关情况及更多了解中国文化的途径。请根据以下提示给他写一封回信。
（1）简单介绍“中国诗词大会”引起的反响；
（2）介绍了解中国文化的途径（如阅读相关书籍、利用媒体资源等）；
（3）表达对Chris学习中国文化的祝愿。
注意：（1）词数不少于100；
（2）可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯；
（3）开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：
中国诗词大会 Chinese Poetry Competition
Dear Chris,
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Yours,

Li Jin