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一、完形填空：阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
第一篇
A few weeks ago, we had a lesson given by our classmate Wu Ruijie. She talked about some of her experiences of some culture shocks (文化冲击) in America. The lesson was 1 . We were all interested in it and listened carefully.
Here is one story. One day, she talked to a Chinese friend on her mobile phone on the New York subway. A black woman stood beside her. She used a Chinese word quite a lot when talking to her friend. Its 2 was similar to the rude word “negro” (黑鬼). So the woman glared at (盯着) her 3 .
Ms. Tang also shared an experience. It happened when she was in Australia. It was a sunny day. She walked on the street with a(n) 4 . She wanted to protect herself from the sunlight. A man behind her asked, “Is it raining ” In Australia, people don’t use umbrellas on sunny days. So the man thought it was 5 .
We can see cultural differences between countries from the two stories. How should we
6 the differences Here are some 7 . First, respect everyone everywhere. Second, learn about the 8 culture before going there. Third, explain 9 we make mistakes. Finally, always be kind.
In a word, cultural differences are not a big problem. Just 10 others kindly. Pay attention to learning about other countries’ cultures.
1. A. cheap B. lively C. private D. awful
2. A. background B. request C. pronunciation D. grammar
3. A. widely B. sadly C. politely D. angrily
4. A. umbrella B. lock C. coat D. license
5. A. helpful B. strange C. dangerous D. painful
6. A. deal with B. write down C. stick to D. look up
7. A. positions B. suggestions C. purposes D. trades
8. A. sudden B. daily C. Australian D. local
9. A. if B. because C. so D. but
10. A. introduce B. hug C. treat D. doubt
第二篇
The Lantern Festival is a traditional Chinese festival. Chinese people 11 it on the 15th day of the Chinese New Year. It’s held (举办) to celebrate the 12 full moon of the year. It is also the end of the Spring Festival holiday.
It’s a tradition for Chinese people to 13 colourful lanterns in the streets and parks. One of the important 14 is watching lanterns. The lanterns come in many sizes, colours, and shapes. Making and watching lanterns are great things to do 15 the festival.
People usually write riddles (谜语) on the lanterns. “Guessing lantern riddles” is a tradition of the festival. Children go out with paper lanterns when the night comes. Rabbit lanterns with wheels (轮子) are fun for children. Children can take 16 along from place to place. Children will hold lanterns to go through the streets. They’re so 17 .
Why rabbits Some people say rabbits are lucky 18 . The rabbit lanterns can bring children good 19 . Others say that there’s a rabbit living on the moon, 20 rabbits are a big part of the festival too. Till today, the Lantern Festival is still held each year around the country. Children always have a good time on that day!
11. A. share B. celebrate C. remember D. keep
12. A. first B. second C. middle D. last
13. A. cover B. borrow C. hang D. change
14. A. activities B. stories C. places D. hobbies
15. A. before B. during C. after D. inside
16. A. her B. him C. it D. them
17. A. quiet B. worried C. excited D. careful
18. A. animals B. gifts C. toys D. pets
19. A. health B. grades C. fun D. luck
20. A. or B. because C. but D. so
二、阅读理解：阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
第一篇
The History and Meaning of Mooncakes
Mooncakes are more than just a delicious treat—they are a symbol of family reunion and cultural heritage in China. Eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, these round pastries have a history that dates back over 1,000 years.
The story of mooncakes begins in the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD).
At that time, people offered mooncakes to the moon goddess Chang’e as a way to show their respect and wish for a bountiful harvest. The cakes were round to represent the full moon, which is a central symbol of the festival. Over time, mooncakes became a popular gift among families and friends, and their recipe evolved to include sweet fillings like lotus seed paste and red bean.
However, the most famous chapter in mooncake history comes from the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644 AD). Legend says that rebel leaders used mooncakes to hide messages planning a revolt against the Mongol rulers. They distributed the cakes to villagers, who found the notes inside and joined the uprising. This clever plan helped the rebels overthrow the Mongols and establish the Ming Dynasty. Today, this story is still told during the Mid-Autumn Festival, reminding people of the importance of unity and courage.
Today, mooncakes come in a wide variety of flavors and styles.
Traditional fillings include lotus seed paste with a salted egg yolk, while modern versions feature chocolate, matcha, or even ice cream.
Some mooncakes are decorated with intricate patterns of flowers or the moon, making them as beautiful as they are tasty.
Beyond their taste and history, mooncakes carry a deep cultural meaning. The round shape symbolizes completeness and togetherness, so families often gather to eat mooncakes and watch the full moon on the festival night. For many Chinese people, mooncakes are a way to connect with their roots and share love with their loved ones— no matter how far apart they are.
21. When are mooncakes traditionally eaten
A. During the Spring Festival.
B. During the Mid-Autumn Festival.
C. During the Dragon Boat Festival.
D. During the Lantern Festival.
22. What were mooncakes used for in the Tang Dynasty
A. As gifts for the emperor.
B. As offerings to the moon goddess.
C. As a way to hide rebel messages.
D. As a symbol of unity.
23. What role did mooncakes play in the Ming Dynasty
A. They were used to celebrate harvests.
B. They helped rebels communicate secret messages.
C. They were a popular dessert at royal feasts.
D. They were given to villagers as a sign of peace.
24. What is one modern filling for mooncakes mentioned in the passage
A. Lotus seed paste. B. Red bean paste.
C. Chocolate. D. Salted egg yolk.
25. What does the round shape of mooncakes symbolize
A. Courage and rebellion.
B. Completeness and togetherness.
C. Harvest and prosperity.
D. Respect for the moon goddess.
第二篇
The Spring Festival couplets are an important part of the Chinese New Year culture.
People write the Spring Festival couplets with black or golden words on red paper. They put up a pair of lines on each side of the front door. Putting up couplets shows people’s happiness during the festival and wishes for a better life in the coming year.
In a pair of Spring Festival couplets, the first line and the second line have the same number of words, and their meanings match each other well. The horizontal scroll (横批) is a four-word phrase. It has two lines’ meanings.
Reading the Spring Festival couplets is interesting. Here is the way: First, look at the horizontal scroll. If the four words are from left to right, the first line will be on the left and the second line on the right. If opposite, we read them from right to left.
The Spring Festival couplets started from taofu, some words on peach boards, in the Zhou Dynasty. At that time, people thought that peach trees could stop bad things, so they put peach boards with words on the doors. This tradition lasted till the Tang dynasty. During the Song dynasty, people began to write Spring Festival couplets on paper. It became popular in the Ming Dynasty. Zhu Yuanzhang found those pairs of lines interesting, so he asked all families to put up the lines during the Chinese New Year.
26. What is the special meaning of putting up Spring Festival couplets
A. It carries people’s wishes for a good new year.
B. It helps people remember Zhu Yuanzhang forever.
C. It makes houses beautiful with no special meaning.
D. It helps people sell more red paper and peach boards.
27. What does the underlined word “opposite” mean in Paragraph 4
A. 类似 B. 可能 C. 相反 D. 必要
28. What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A. Where we read the Spring Festival couplets.
B. How we read the Spring Festival couplets.
C. How we write the Spring Festival couplets.
D. Where we write the Spring Festival couplets.
29. Which of the following is TRUE about the Spring Festival couplets
A. The words are black or red.
B. Each line of them has four words.
C. The meanings of the two lines match.
D. People put them up on their windows.
30. What can we learn about the Spring Festival Couplets in different dynasties
A. The peach boards in the Tang dynasty had no words.
B. People in the Zhou dynasty put paper couplets on their doors.
C. People in the Song dynasty used peach boards with words.
D. All families began to put up paper couplets in the Ming Dynasty.
三、短文填空：阅读短文，用括号里的单词的适当形式填空，使短文通顺、意思完整。
31. China is ①______ nation of etiquette. According to traditional Chinese manners, there are strict rules about people’s ②______ (day) life, like the way of walking, standing, the polite behaviour when meeting up with people, as well as table manners. Chinese table manners are part of Chinese diet culture. Now let me tell you how ③______ (order) dishes in China.
Ordering dishes is an ④______ (importance) part of Chinese table manners. If time permits (允许), the menu will be passed among the people in attendance. If you are the host, make the final decision after asking for ⑤______ (other) opinions. If you are one of the ⑥______ (guest), you may order an inexpensive and commonly-favourite dish. Chinese table manners advocate (提倡) that we must think about the others’ dietary habits. For example, some people are vegetarians, and they don’t eat any kinds ⑦______ meat.
When in China, you are encouraged to respect and follow the local dining manners. ⑧______, make sure you also try the local specialties (特产) and have an interesting food tour. The most popular dishes at a Chinese banquet (宴会) ⑨______ (be) fried spring rolls, dumplings, large meatballs, Kung Pao Chicken. If you ⑩______ (travel) around, don’t miss the Pita Bread Soaked in Lamb Soup（羊肉泡馍）in Xi’an, hot pot in Chengdu or Chongqing, instant-boiled mutton (涮羊肉) in Beijing, beer fish in Yangshuo, and so on.
四、补全对话：阅读下面对话，从对话后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
32. A: Hi, Mei Lin! Long time no see. ①_______
B: Yes. It’s my favorite holiday when all my family get together.
A: ②_______
B: No. It is on the first day of the first lunar (农历) month.
A: That’s interesting. What do you usually do during the festival
B: ③_______ We clean up our home, enjoy dumplings together, and hang up red paper-cuts.
A: ④_______
B: Because it is connected to happiness and good luck in our culture.
A: I see. So where did you spend the Spring Festival this time
B: ⑤_______
A. When is the Spring Festival
B. Did you enjoy the Spring Festival last month
C. Why do you use the color red
D. There are lots of things to do.
E. My grandparents live in a peaceful countryside.
F. I went to my grandparents’ home.
G. Is the Spring Festival on January 1st
33. (Ann and Bob are leaving school now. Ann=A, Bob=B)
A: Hi, Bob! Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!
B: Hello, Ann! The same to you! ①_______
A: I have no idea. My classmates are going home to celebrate it. What are you going to do
B: I’m going to Kate’s home. ②_______
A: I’d love to, thanks.
B: Wonderful! I’ll call Kate and tell her about it. ③_______
A: Could you tell me something about it
B: Sure. ④_______ We always have lots of delicious food, like mooncakes and pomelos and so on.
A: That sounds like a big dinner.
B: ⑤_______
A: Me too. I can’t wait to eat delicious food and see friends there. It should be lots of fun.
A. I’m getting hungry now.
B. It’s Mid-Autumn Festival.
C. Do you have any good plans
D. Would you like to go with me
E. It’s usually for the family to get together.
F. It’s happy to share different food with other people.
G. You can see how Chinese families spend the holiday.
五、书面表达
34.一方水土养一方人，也孕育出丰富多彩的家乡文化。作为河南学子，你心目中最喜爱的家乡文化标志是什么 (例如：剪纸，泥塑，豫剧，功夫，烩面等)？请以“My Favorite Cultural Symbol”为题，根据以下要点和要求，用英语写一篇短文。
要点：
1.你最喜爱的家乡文化标志是什么；
2.你为什么最喜爱这个家乡文化标志；
3.你为推广家乡文化打算做哪些事情。
要求：
1.文中不要出现所在学校的校名和师生姓名；
2.词数100左右。
My Favorite Cultural Symbol
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答案
1.答案：B
2.答案：C
3.答案：D
4.答案：A
5.答案：B
6.答案：A
7.答案：B
8.答案：D
9.答案：A
10.答案：C
11.答案：B
12.答案：A
13.答案：C
14.答案：A
15.答案：B
16.答案：D
17.答案：C
18.答案：A
19.答案：D
20.答案：D
21.答案：B
22.答案：B
23.答案：B
24.答案：C
25.答案：B
26.答案：A
27.答案：C
28.答案：B
29.答案：C
30.答案：D
31.答案：①a②daily③to order④important⑤others’⑥guests⑦of⑧However⑨are⑩are travelling/are traveling/travel
32.答案：BGDCF
33.答案：CDGEA
34.答案：
My Favorite Cultural Symbol
When it comes to my favorite cultural symbol, Henan Opera never fails to rank first in my mind. It symbolizes the richness of traditional Chinese culture.
There are many reasons why I like it best. The first is its use of vivid colors in makeup. Each color has a specific meaning and sends different messages to the audience. Second, it has a unique singing style. Actors usually use singing skills to express emotions and characters’ thoughts. Last, the performances often present beautiful costumes. They are not only pleasant to look at, but also show characters’ personalities.
To promote our traditional culture, I plan to set up a club and call on my friends to learn this art form. What’s more, we can make videos and post them on the Internet to spread it. It should be considered as a historical and artistic treasure.

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