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。

The living heritage, Kunqu Opera, is harmonious, elegant and emotional. These romantic features make Kunqu Opera one of the most loved art forms in China.

Born in Suzhou, Kunqu Opera distinguished     1     (it) by its rhythmic patterns. It became     2     (wide) popular during the Ming Dynasty. During the Mid-Autumn Festival in Ming and Qing dynasties, opera players often     3     (gather) in Suzhou, staging dramatic works in ancient China. Combining tunes performed in the Suzhou dialect, graceful body movements, martial arts and dance, Kunqu Opera uses a variety of movements to express specific     4     (emotion). It also pays attention to each difference. Graceful movements animate (使具有活力) the fingertips and unique tunes make     5     rich and poetic world.

Kunqu Opera had an important influence     6     many forms of operas in China, including Peking Opera, which is about 200 years old. It is therefore known as the mother of all Chinese operas. As a     7     (tradition) representation of Chinese culture, stories     8     (perform) in Kunqu Opera have gone beyond time and space. The Peony Pavilion, written by playwright Tang Xianzu, who     9     (compare) to Shakespeare, is still loved by fans from around the world.

A living heritage is an endless dialogue between the present     10     the past, and Kunqu Opera is a carrier to pass that legacy on.

4 . 假设你是学生李华，你的英国朋友Peter正在北京参与交换项目的学习，期间他想参加中国传统文化方面的课程，来信希望你能推荐一个课程。请你给他回信，主要内容包括：
1. 你推荐的课程及其简介；2. 你推荐的理由。
Dear Peter,
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Yours,

Li Hua

5 . 根据课文内容，在空白处填入所缺的单词。

At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-    1     language. It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu-animal     2     and shells on which     3     were     4     by ancient Chinese people.

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。

Every year during the Spring Festival, a small village east of Beijing puts on a special show. It’s about -15°CS and a man dressed in a straw hat and sheepskin coat who     1    (throw) spoon after spoon of heavy molten iron (铁水)at a massive, icy wall. The collision (碰撞)between the l,600°C liquid metal and the frozen brick creates a waterfall of sparks (火花)     2    (fall) over him, equally beautiful and dangerous.

This is a very performance     3     requires extraordinary courage, skill and strength. Known as Da Shuhua, it has a history of 500 years in Nuanquan, a highly-developed steel town. Da Shuhua translates literally into “beating down the tree flowers,”     4     agricultural activity of hitting fruit trees to increase growth.

In ancient times, fireworks weren’t always     5    (wide) affordable. So people in Nuanquan made use of scrap iron and developed Da Shuhua as a way     6    (celebrate) festivals. As a result, they brought firework displays     7     a whole new level.

Today, Da Shuhua has become more popular than ever, because of     8    (rule) of banning on fireworks to reduce air pollution in some parts of China. Every year, this unique firework display attracts tons of people in spite of the freezing cold weather     9     draws attention for its protection. Since 2021, it     10    (list) as an intangible cultural heritage of China.

7 . 根据前后文语境,选择适当的词进行填空。每空一词;答案必须和课文原文一样。

factor       when       come       why       become       where       date       major       make       base        matter   variety       carve       despite       communicate

China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times,     1    the many ups and downs in its history. There are many reasons     2     this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system. 

At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. It     3     back several thousand years to the use of longgu—animal bones and shells on which symbols were     4     by ancient Chinese people. Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in today’s hanzi. 

By the Shang Dynasty (around 1600-1046 BCE), these symbols had     5     a well-developed writing system. Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time    6    people were divided geographically leading to many    7    of dialects and characters. This, however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221-207BCE). 

Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven     8    states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. Even today, no    9    where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still     10     in writing.

8 . 假设你是明启中学高三学生李华，你的英国朋友Michael来信说他打算参加所在城市伦敦举办的中国文化节活动，并在活动中用汉语介绍中国文化，但他似乎信心不足，且就主题的选择犹豫不决。请你从下列主题中推荐一项：中国传统节日、中国文字发展、中国民族音乐。请你给他回信，内容需包括：

1. 帮助他树立信心；

2. 你的推荐及理由。

注意：写作词数应为80左右，可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯。

Dear Michael,

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Yours,

Li Hua

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。

The village of Dafen, China was once thought    1     (produce) the most oil paintings in the world every year. Recognized as the “world’s art factory”, Dafen impressed visitors with    2     (it) many workshops, in which painters created mock (模仿的) masterpieces by Van Gogh, Monet and Warhol. But the village was always seen more as a production line    3    a place of culture. Today the future of Dafen may depend on    4     it is able to earn respect of the art world.

Things started to change for Dafen in 2008, when the global financial crisis cut down overseas     5     (order). With more demand coming from the domestic market, artists began painting different subjects. New customers preferred Chinese styles, says     6    painter in Dafen. He learnt the art of Shan Shui which involves representing natural landscapes. In some ways Dafen reflected the broader economy. As export starts to decline as a share of GDP, domestic    7     (consume) plays a larger role in driving growth.

China is the world’s second-largest art market. But it is not clear where Dafen fits in. Locals say the demand for their paintings    8     (decline) in the past two pandemic-stricken years. “Most people would     9     (probable) be surprised that Dafen still exists,”says Lisa Movius, a writer in Shanghai who covers art.     10     (adapt) to the changes, maybe it is time that Dafen should go through a transition.