1 . For Western designers, China and its rich culture have long been an inspiration for Western creative.

“It’s no secret that China has always been a source(来源) of inspiration for designers,” says Amanda Hill, chief creative officer at A+E Networks, a global media company and home to some of the biggest fashion(时尚) shows.

Earlier this year, the China Through A Looking Glass exhibition in New York exhibited 140 pieces of China-inspired fashionable clothing alongside Chinese works of art, with the aim of exploring the influence of Chinese aesthetics(美学) on Western fashion and how China has fueled the fashionable imagination for centuries. The exhibition had record attendance, showing that there is huge interest in Chinese influences.

“China is impossible to overlook,” says Hill. “Chinese models are the faces of beauty and fashion campaigns that sell dreams to women all over the world, which means Chinese women are not just consumers of fashion — they are central to its movement.” Of course, not only are today’s top Western designers being influenced by China—some of the best designers of contemporary fashion are themselves Chinese. “Vera Wang, Alexander Wang, Jason Wu are taking on Galliano, Albaz, Marc Jacobs—and beating them hands down in design and sales,” adds Hill.

For Hill, it is impossible not to talk about China as the leading player when discussing fashion. “The most famous designers are Chinese, so are the models, and so are the consumers,” she says. “China is no longer just another market; in many senses it has become the market. If you talk about fashion today, you are talking about China—its influences, its direction, its breathtaking clothes, and how young designers and models are finally acknowledging that in many ways.”

1. What can we learn about the exhibition in New York?

A．It promoted the sales of artworks.	B．It attracted a large number of visitors.
C．It showed ancient Chinese clothes.	D．It aimed to introduce Chinese models.

2. What does Hill say about Chinese women?

A．They are setting the fashion.	B．They start many fashion campaigns.
C．They admire super models.	D．They do business all over the world.

3. What do the underlined words “taking on” in paragraph 4 mean?

A．learning from

B．looking down on

C．working with

D．competing against

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Young Models Selling Dreams to the World

B．A Chinese Art Exhibition Held in New York

C．Differences Between Eastern and Western Aesthetics

D．Chinese Culture Fueling International Fashion Trends

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。

Dressed in long robes, a crowd of young people wanders around royal gardens, with their flowing sleeves(衣袖)    1    (gentle) swaying in the breeze. They are not actors nor actresses in a movie set, but Hanfu fans in a themed event held in Beijing.

“Over a decade ago, Hanfu fashion was a subculture, but relevant     2    (activity) often draw thousands of participants these days, ” said Liu Xiang, an organizer of the event.

Hanfu,     3     was a traditional style of clothing worn by the Han people, nowadays enjoys a growing     4    (popular) among young Chinese people, including Liu. Liu is a co-founder of a Hanfu community in Beijing. This community, called Hua Yan Hui, was founded in 2011     5    (follow) a Hanfu revival(复兴) movement that emerged from growing cultural confidence and the desire     6    (express) national identity. Since then, Liu     7    (volunteer)to support the group.

“My passion     8     Hanfu came from two of my friends who love traditional Chinese clothing, ” Liu said. Her interest grew as she learned more about     9     culture behind it and acquired her first Hanfu costume. Currently, more and more young people wear the adjusted Hanfu with the belief     10     the best way to preserve tradition is to adapt it to modern life.

6 . 语法填空

Despite many ups and downs in its history, China is     1    (wide) known for its ancient civilisation. One of the main factors that make this possible has been the Chinese writing system.

The written Chinese could date back to several thousand years ago when a picture-based language     2    (carve) as symbols on animal bones and shells. Over the years, the writing system developed into different forms, and     3     (variety) of dialects and characters appeared. However, Emperor Qinshihuang united seven major states     4     Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. So today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all communicate in writing.

Written Chinese has also become     5     important means by which China’s present is connected with     6     (it) past. People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times. The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese     7     (character) as an art form, known     8     Chinese calligraphy, which has become an important part of Chinese culture.

Today, as China plays a greater role in     9    (globe) affairs, an increasing number of international students are beginning     10    (appreciate) China’s culture and history through this amazing language.

8 . If you look around your city, you might spot girls wearing hanfu in subways or people wearing T-shirts with Chinese characters on the streets, A new trend has taken hold in China-guochao, or “China-chic”

According to a report, searches related to guochao on Dianping, a lifestyle information platform, have risen by 170 percent from the same period in 2021,and reviews have risen by nearly 40 percent. China-chic has happened, but what is it?

The term characterizes the rise of China’s native fashion trends, It has expanded the concept of “Made in China”, which has been recognized as the representation of Chinese culture and aesthetics offered by homegrown Chinese brands, according to CGTN.

China-chic came into the spotlight in 2018. Before that, big name foreign companies dominated the world market. To win market share, many Chinese brands followed in the footsteps of these Western brands. But that year, Chinese sportswear brand Li-Ning changed things up. During the 2018 New York Fashion Week, Li-Ning introduced its Taoism-inspired Wu Dao collection. The collection not only had a trendy look, but also included elements of traditional Chinese culture. It immediately grabbed attention at home and abroad.

The trend to embrace domestic brands has since spread rapidly to various sectors and products, from food and drinks to clothing, mobile phones and electric vehicles. For example, White Rabbit, whose sweet candy brings back childhood memories for many, launched its perfume and lip balm. “We want White Rabbit to be a brand that young people want to share,” Shen Qinfeng, the company’s marketing manager, told People’s Daily.

Now, the guochao trend is “moving to the next stage, where its success will rely, first and foremost, on gaining cultural confidence rather than Western validation”, according to Kerra Zhou, founder of brand strategy consultancy Kerrisma.

No matter how the guochao trend evolves, there’s one thing that won’t change: Behind the craze is people’s positive attitude toward the country’s development and their recognition of and growing confidence in national culture, said Yao Linqing, a professor in the School of Economics and Management at Communication University of China.

1. What makes Li-Ning so fashionable?

A．Its successful market strategy similar to Western brands.

B．Its trendy look similar to Western brands.

C．Its elements of traditional Chinese culture.

D．Chic and unique clothes styles.

2. Why did the author mention “White Rabbit” in paragraph 5?

A．Because White Rabbit reminded the author of his or her childhood.

B．Because the author helped White Rabbit promote new products.

C．Because White Rabbit was a good example for showing the guochao trend.

D．Because this traditional brand was on the decline.

3. What does the secret to the success of the guochao?

A．Increasing confidence in Chinese culture.	B．Excellent design skills.
C．Clothes of great quality.	D．Styles catering to people abroad.

4. What is the author’s attitude to the future of the guochao trend?

A．Doubtful.

B．Positive.

C．Disapproving.

D．Cautious.

10 . 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 traditional Chinese dance performed underwater    1    (become) famous on social media recently. The show led to renewed     2    (excite) of traditional Chinese art and culture among audiences. The dance featured a character from the famous ancient Chinese painting Ode to Goddess Luo (洛神水赋), the daughter of Fu Xi in Chinese mythology (神话) who drowned and became a goddess, according     3     the legend. The moves     4    (film) underwater at 4.5 meters from the ground. The short dance,    5    lasted less than two minutes, was seen as     6    creative combination of contemporary art and traditional Chinese culture. “The water made the costume even     7    (beautiful) and the moves more graceful!” said one observer online. “I’m just     8     proud of our traditional culture that I couldn’t help    9    (cry) a little bit at the end of the show,” said one netizen. The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson also posted the video on Sunday    10     (display) the dance, saying that it was “unbelievably beautiful and the actress danced gracefully like a swan and flexibly like a Chinese dragon”.