1. He often watches TV ______ Sundays, but he wants to see a film ______ this Sunday.
A.at; on
B.on; on
C./; on
D.on; /

D

2. My little cousin is a ______ boy and he can keep on taking part in different activities.
A.polite
B.calm
C.shy
D.lively

D

3. — Could you ______ me a bag of rice on your way home?
— Oh, it’s too heavy for me to ______.

A.bring; take
B.carry; take
C.take; carry
D.bring; carry

D

4. — Listen! Who ______ in the music room?
— It must be Lily. She enjoys singing when she ______ free.

A.sing; has
B.is singing; is
C.sings; has
D.are singing; is

B

5. His illness may ______ him ______ in tomorrow’s game.
A.stop; playing
B.keep; playing
C.keep; from playing
D.A & C

D

6. In China, people usually eat noodles on their birthdays. They think noodles are a(n) ______ of a long life in Chinese culture.
A.celebration
B.event
C.symbol
D.education

C

7. I play with my dog in the park ______ lunchtime on Sundays.
A.when
B.till
C.as
D.if

B

8. — Excuse me, what is Nick doing? — He is walking with his father outside ______.
A.at the moment
B.at that moment
C.for a moment
D.in a moment

A

9. (2024·南通市如皋市模拟)In order to create a quiet environment for the exam, the police have ______ barricades(路障) across several major roads near the examination sites.
A.put up
B.put in
C.put on
D.put out

A

10. — Hi, Jane. I am leaving for Hainan tomorrow. — Wow! ______
A.It doesn’t matter.
B.Enjoy yourself.
C.You’re welcome.
D.I hope not.

B

Speaking of respecting the elderly, the first Chinese festival that comes to your mind might be the Chongyang Festival. It is also known as the Double 1. Festival.
One of the main traditions during the festival 2. mountain climbing. People climb up mountains with their families and friends 3. high and see far. This has been a Chinese tradition since old times.
The festival is also a time to drink chrysanthemum wine(菊花酒), eat Chongyang cakes and wear dogwood. The chrysanthemum wine is not only a delicious drink but also believed to be good for 4. . People also believe that dogwood can help them 5. away bad spirits and bring good luck.
But the Chongyang Festival is not just a time for climbing mountains and 6. the natural beauty of autumn. More importantly, it is a time to show respect for the elderly.
As the number 9 7. the same as “long” in Chinese, the festival shows people’s wish for all the elderly to live a long and healthy life. So the day is also seen as a chance to express(表达) thanks to the elderly. Families usually come together and show respect and love for the elder 8. . People may also visit 9. grandparents or elder neighbours, bringing gifts and sharing meals.
The Chongyang Festival is of great importance in 10. Chinese culture. It reminds us of not only the beauty of autumn but also the value of the elderly.

1. Ninth 2. is 3. to stand 4. health 5. (to) drive 6. enjoying 7. sounds 8. relatives 9. their 10. traditional