一、完形填空。
Chinese food is very famous in the world. Chinese people think is one of the most important things during their lives. They do not each other with “How are you?” but they ask, “Have you eaten?”
Since table manners are part of Chinese food culture, Chinese people still their table manners today.
There is a seat for the “guest of honor” or the person in the family. In most parts of China, the “seat of honor” is the one facing the front door of the room. The of honor can also be the one in the middle of the room facing the east if there is no seat facing the door.
As for the host, he or she may take the most convenient(方便的) seat. It is always the kitchen or service door. It is better to sit after the elders or the “guest of honor” sits down. Guests should the host to invite them to get seated.
Chinese people like having meals together and they all the dishes on a round table. Sometimes there is a round rotating disc(旋转盘) in the of the dining table. It makes sure that all the diners can enjoy the meal and feel respected.
()1.A.luck B.money C.food D.health
()2.A.greet B.finish C.play D.teach
()3.A.break B.follow C.make D.explore
()4.A.richest B.youngest C.poorest D.oldest
()5.A.slowly B.usually C.finally D.quickly
()6.A.seat B.friend C.map D.time
()7.A.near B.far C.opposite D.next
()8.A.talk with B.get to C.wait for D.fall off
()9.A.show B.grow C.wash D.put
()10.A.corner B.west C.east D.center

1.C 2.A 3.B 4.D 5.B 6.A 7.A 8.C 9.D 10.D

二、阅读理解。
Hello, my name is Peter. I fell in love with Chinese calligraphy at 12, when my mom gave me a set of writing brushes for my birthday. At first, I thought it was easy--
just move the brush on paper! But I soon found I was wrong. My characters were always lopsided(不平衡的), and the ink often blotted(弄脏) the paper.
My teacher told me, "Calligraphy is not about speed. It's about patience and control." I started practicing basic strokes for an hour every day. Slowly, my characters became neat(整洁的), and I could even feel the beauty of the brush movements. Now, calligraphy is my favourite way to relax. When I hold the brush, all my worries fade away. It also teaches me to stay calm, even when things get busy.
()1.When did the writer start loving calligraphy?
A.At 10 years old.
B.At 12 years old.
C.At 14 years old.
D.At 16 years old.
()2.What was the writer's first mistake in calligraphy?
A.He thought it was easy and rushed through it.
B.He spent too much time on basic strokes.
C.He used the wrong type of paper.
D.He practiced for too long every day.
()3.What did the teacher tell the writer about calligraphy?
A.It's all about writing quickly.
B.Basic strokes are not important.
C.It needs patience and control.
D.Blotting paper is part of the art.
()4.How does calligraphy help the writer relax?
A.It makes him forget his worries.
B.It lets him stay up late practicing.
C.It teaches him to work faster.
D.It gives him more schoolwork.
()5.What else has calligraphy taught the writer?
A.To get angry easily.
B.To avoid hard work.
C.To rush through tasks.
D.To stay calm in busy times.

1.B 2.A 3.C 4.A 5.D