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。
Li Ming is a Chinese middle school student. This year, he goes to Australia as an exchange student. At first, he feels nervous because of the culture.
On his first day at school, he meets his classmate Tom. Tom wants to him, so he gives Li Ming a big hug. Li Ming is surprised because people in China usually hands when they meet.
At lunchtime, Li Ming doesn't know how to use a knife and fork. He wants to eat with the , but he thinks it's improper(不合适的). Just then, Tom comes and helps him. Tom tells him that it's okay to ask for help when you don't know the .
Li Ming also finds that Australian students are very . They often talk and laugh in class, but in China, students are usually quiet. At first, Li Ming can't get used to it, but later he to join them.
When Li Ming lives with his host family, he learns more . For example, he should call his host parents "Mr Smith" or "Mrs Smith" instead of their first names. And he should them before he goes out.
Little by little, Li Ming gets used to the life in Australia. He says, "Cultural differences are not scary. we learn about them, we can get on well with people from other countries."
()1. A. same B. different C. interesting D. boring
()2. A. greet B. thank C. teach D. help
()3. A. wash B. wave C. shake D. hold
()4. A. chopsticks B. cups C. spoons D. bowls
()5. A. rules B. stories C. news D. songs
()6. A. quiet B. shy C. outgoing D. strict
()7. A. fails B. tries C. forgets D. stops
()8. A. customs B. risks C. books D. games
()9. A. tell B. hear C. watch D. miss
()10. A. If B. Or C. But D. So

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

二、短文填空
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或填入括号内单词的正确形式。
2026 is the Year of the Horse according to the Chinese lunar calendar. It is necessary to learn more about 11. (they) roles across different cultures.
In Western culture, people think horses are 12. (power) animals. In ancient Europe, 13. (hero) fought and won with their trusted horses by their side. Even today, in horse racing, people see horses as a symbol of speed and victory.
However, in Chinese culture, horses carry even more 14. (meaning) symbolism (象征寓意). They stand for speed, bravery(勇敢) and good luck. It is said that people born in the Year of the Horse are 15. (probable) brave, confident and energetic.
Chinese people 16. (create) many interesting sayings about horses so far. "A Horse That Can Cover a Thousand Li in a Day" describes people 17. great talent. And "Success Arrives with the Horse" is a common wish for friends taking on new 18. (challenge).
Besides, horses 19. (be) very useful in people's daily life long ago. In ancient times, they played 20. important role in trade and transportation. For example, the Silk Road depended 21. horses to carry goods(货物) between the East and the West. It 22. (make) horses a true bridge between cultures.
Both in the East 23. the West, horses carry a special message. They remind us of the human spirit and the 24. (important) of cultural connection. They truly express 25. (people) wishes to build a better future together.

11. their 12. powerful 13. heroes 14. meaningful 15. probably 16. have created 17. with 18. challenges 19. were 20. an 21. on 22. made 23. and 24. importance 25. people's