Christmas Day (圣诞节), December 25th, is perhaps the happiest day of the year for most English children. They know that they will get gifts, just as they do on their birthdays. But at Christmas most of them will have more interests. They will see what their brothers or sisters have received (已经收到). They are also happy to give gifts. It is often as happy as they themselves receive (收到) them.
English children always hang a stocking (长袜) at the end of the bed on Christmas Eve (前夕). In the morning they play with the new toys. At lunch, there is a Christmas cake. Usually their parents will put a coin (硬币) or two inside it and part of the fun is to see who finds it. But every year English hospitals receive (收到) many telephone calls from some parents. Quite a few children often notice (注意) the coins only after they have eaten them.
1. When is Christmas Day?2. What can make the children as happy as they receive gifts?
3. Where do English children hang their stocking?
4. What will the parents put inside the stockings?
5. Do the children like eating coins?
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【推荐1】In western countries, you may often hear “Drop in any time” or “Come to see me soon”, but you can’t really do that. People just say those things to make you feel welcome. It is better to telephone before visiting someone at home. If you receive a written invitation to an event that says RSVP (请回复), you should reply to let the person who sent the invitation know whether or not you plan to go.
You should never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go. You may refuse by saying “Thank you for inviting me, but I will not be able to come.” If, after accepting, you are unable to go, be sure to tell those who are expecting you as soon as possible that you will not be there. Although it is not necessarily (必然地) expected that you give a gift to your host, it is polite to do so. Before you have been invited for a meal, flowers, chocolate or a small gift are all right. A thank-you note or telephone call after the visit is also polite to express your appreciation (感激) for the invitation.
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3. It is better to telephone before visiting someone at home.
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4. Should you accept an invitation unless you really plan to go?
5. Why do people just say “Drop in any time” or “Come to see me soon”?
6. What are all right before you have been invited for a meal?
Becky moved to London from the USA with her parents. She found people in London really love to talk about the weather. “They talk about it when they meet. They talk about it on the phone. Friends and family talk about it before they discuss (讨论) what’s new. Workers talk about it before starting a day’s work. It’s surprising!” said Becky.
Soon Becky got used to it. She really understood (理解，懂得) why Londoners care about the weather: you can never be sure what is going to happen. She gave an example (实例，范例).
Although (尽管，虽然) it was spring, it snowed heavily one morning. There were many accidents (事故) on the roads. Lots of people fell down on the road and got hurt (受伤). Everyone said, “What bad weather it is!” And then, suddenly (突然), the sun came out, the snow melted (融化) and it was spring again.
1~2题完成句子；3题简略回答问题；4题写出划线句中单词“it”的指代内容；5题将划线句子翻译成汉语。
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3. Why were there many accidents on the road that morning?
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Subway（地铁）is the most crowded place in a city. Most people go to work by subway. And the culture of subway is the window of a city. Paris is the capital of France and its subway is also very special. You can enjoy its subway culture when you are in the city. First you can see many people reading books in the subway. No matter they are in the subway or at the station, there is always a book in their hand. I don’t know in which city there are a lot of people reading novels together in the subway like Paris.
The subway stations in Paris are not big, but each of them has its special facts. There are a lot of pictures on the wall of the stations. Some stations look like ships. Some stations have clothes, caps and shoes. And every station has a big advertisement picture. But many of them are for selling clothes and cosmetics (化妆品).
You can meet some beggars（乞丐）in the subway. But the beggars in the Paris subway are also very special. They are all begging by their craftsmanship (手艺). They often play the violin or guitar in the train. There are also beggars waiting at the gate. If the beggars have no craftsmanship, they will say their difficulties such as wife and many children wait for food. After telling, they will go around the train. It is your freedom to give the money or not.
If you want to learn more about Paris, go to the subway and enjoy its culture by yourself.
1. Why is subway the most crowded place in a city?2. What do many people do in the subway or at the station in Paris?
3. The subway stations in Paris are not big, are they?
4. What do people use many of the big advertisement pictures in the subway stations for?
5. How do many beggars in the Paris subway beg?
6. What do you think of the subway culture in Paris? Why?
Have you noticed that many people around you seem to be listening to audiobooks (有声读物) these years? It’s actually a trend (趋势) in the whole nation. According to a report on Chinese people’s reading habits, 32.7 percent of Chinese adults had the habit of listening to audiobooks when they were free in 2021. And the percentage is still rising. As a result, more and more publishing houses publish (出版) new books in print together with their audio and digital versions (数字版本) to meet the needs of different readers.
So, what makes audiobooks so popular? Well, here are some advantages of listening to audiobooks.
First of all, in the busy life, not everyone is patient enough to sit down and read a book unhurriedly. But with audiobooks, people can listen to them when they are driving, cooking, walking, and so on.
Second, although books can make a room look better, it might not be the case with someone who lives in a small space. Audiobooks are easy to get from a computer or smartphone, and they need no space in the room.
Third, when making audiobooks, people use modern technology which doesn’t require any ink or paper. By doing so, plenty of trees are saved and no pollution will be caused.
Fourth, for some people, reading can be a tiring chore. This isn’t to say that books are boring but not everyone can enjoy themselves in books for many hours. Audiobooks can include music, voice acting, and emotional intonations that make people feel more excited.
But even with those advantages, people shouldn’t give up on printed books. The smell of print and the physical feel of paper can provide people with a completely different experience.
【推荐2】Many schools across the country have shut their doors due to the coronavirus outbreak. This puts teachers and students in new situation. They are turning to online learning. For some students, this is a new experience. Here are a few helpful tips.
1. Find a quiet place
Getting ready for a video lesson? Your first step is finding a quiet place to set up. Choose a place where nobody or nothing will take your attention away.
2. Set goal(目标)for yourself
Before class starts, set a goal for yourself. A goal gets your mind ready to learn. It gives you an extra purpose in class. It can even help you focus on what your teacher is saying.
3. Check: Are you muted?
Before the lesson starts, mute yourself! Background noises may not sound loud on your side. But even tiny sounds can be louder through speakers!
4. Practice active listening
Here are ways to practice active listening: Keep your eyes on the screen, ________ looking around the room. Nod, smile and react to what you're hearing.
5. Follow your teacher's instructions
Usually your teacher can see you raise your hand. That's not so easy on a video classroom. So be sure to follow instructions. Your teacher will let you know how to show that you want to ask or answer a question.
6. Keep calm and troubleshoot
Has something gone wrong during? Screen froze? Bumped(被挤出)from the class? App crashed? Don't be nervous! Problems like this will happen. It is not the end of the world. Try logging(登录)back on, check your WiFi or restart your computer if you need to. If all else fails, keep calm-and try logging on again!
1. In Tip 1: To get ready for a video lesson, find a quiet place to make sure(根据文中内容补全句子信息，10词以内)
2. In Tip2: List two advantages of setting goal before class starts.(列举两条设定目标的好处)
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3. (1)In Tip3: What' s the Chinese meaning of mute?(写出mute的汉语意思)
(2)In Tip4: Fill in the blank with one phrase.(在句子空白处填一个恰当的短语)
4. In Tip5: Translate the underlined sentence into Chinese.(将划线句子翻译成汉语)
5. In Tip6: How do you understand the underlined sentence?(写出划线句子的近义句，禁止使用文中原句)
【推荐3】Everyone needs friend. There is an old saying, “Friends are God’s way of taking care of us.” But how do you find real friendship and keep it?
The American writer Sally Seamans tells young students some smart ways to find friends. Sally says finding friendship is just like planning a tree. You plant the seed（种子）and take care of it to make it grow. First, you should choose a friend. What makes a good friend? It is not because a person has money or good looks. A good friend should be kind and patient. For example, if you have a bad day, a good friend should listen to your complains（抱怨）and do his or her best to help you. To make a friend, you can’t be too shy. You should make each other happy and share your lives.
But things can’t always be happy. Even the best friends have fights. What should you do when you have a fight with your friend? You have to talk to him or her, when there is no one around, have an honest talk. If he or she doesn’t want to talk, you could write a letter. Sally says there are some steps（步骤）to be friends again: Tell him or her how you are feeling; say what your friend has done wrong, and explain why you did this or that.
Remember that friendship is the most important thing in your life.
1. What is a good friend like?2. What should you do to make a friend?
3. What should you do when you have a fight with your friend?
4. How many steps can be done to be friends again?
5. What does this passage mainly tell us?
【推荐1】Hey! Mother’s Day is coming. Have you planned something good for your mom? If not, here are some suggestions about how to make her happy.
Buy a Present for Her
Most children don’t know what their mom’s favorite thing is. You do? Then, what are you waiting for? Buy her something she likes. The best time to give her that is while she is sleeping at night. Put it on the table next to her so that she’ll be surprised to see it when she wakes up.
Treat Her as a Queen
Your house is a palace with a king and a queen. It doesn’t matter if you’re rich or poor. Your mother is the real queen in your life and in your family, though her duties make her look like she is not. Give the lady a day off and you can do the housework and make some delicious food for her. Maybe you can go to a shopping mall to choose nice clothes that would make her look beautiful!
Share Sweet Moments
Our mothers have special memories in mind. It is the time that they gave birth to their healthy babies. How about you? What’s your best moment with her? Maybe you can tell her how happy you were when she looked after you during your terrible days in your life.
Tell the Wonderful Words
Life is short. Those three words can make her heart jump for joy, you know? Just tell her “I love you!” and it would make her smile so sweet. Just try! We don’t want to miss such a wonderful thing, right?
| Buy a | ◇Buy her something that she likes best; ◇Put it on the table next to her to give her a surprise. |
| Treat your mother as a queen | ◇Do the housework to make her relax; ◇ |
| Share sweet moments | ◇Remind her of your best moment with her; ◇Tell her you were so happy when she |
| Tell the wonderful words | ◇Tell her “I love you” to make her heart jump for joy; ◇Just have a |
Christmas Day is the most important festival in the USA, Canada, Australia, England and many western countries. The day before the festival, people put a tree in their houses, and in the tree, there are colorful lights and many presents for the family members. People often have a party around the house and they have a very good time.
Thanksgiving Day is a special festival for people in the USA and Canada to thank God (上帝). They eat pumpkins and turkey at the festival.
The most important festival in China is the Spring Festival. People usually have a seven-day holiday to celebrate. Family members get together. They eat dumplings and lots of other nice food. People sit around the table eating and chatting happily. There are also lots of wonderful TV programmes for the festival. The Mid-Autumn Festival is an important festival too. On the evening of the festival, people eat mooncakes and look up at the beautiful moon in the open air. Another important festival is the Dragon Boat Festival. People eat a kind of Chinese food called zongzi (rice dumplings) on that day. In some places, people can watch dragon boat races. In many places, people remember Qu Yuan in some ways.
The birthday of a country is called National Day. Most countries don’t celebrate it on the same day of the year.
1. The main idea of the passage:2. List (列举) two festivals mentioned (谈到) in the passage in the western countries:
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3. The most important festival in China:
4. List two activities (活动) people do in the Spring Festival:
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5. Write one of your favorite festivals and the reason why you like it:
Many Chinese people will wonder what presents to get for their moms on Mother’s Day, but not many know Mother’s Day is actually a festival from foreign countries. Mother’s Day started in America and spread to China in the 1980s. Now it is widely accepted.
Why does a foreign festival become popular in China? That’s probably because traditional Chinese culture always encourages love between parents and children. For example, the story of “Taste Medicine for Mother” tells us the filial(子女的) love of Emperor Wen of the Western Han Dynasty. His mother has been sick for three years. He often stayed up at her bedside and cared for her day and night. He tasted the medicine first before she drank it. The subject of “mother love” is also repeated in many Chinese ancient poems(诗), like “Song of the Parting Son(《游子吟》)” by Meng Jiao, a poet of the Tang Dynasty. Now this touching poem is still a must in the school textbooks. Children in China grow up with the education of filial love.
On special days, people often use roses or forget-me-nots to express love. People think carnations(康乃馨) are the perfect flowers for mothers around the world, but few of them know that China has its own for mothers — the tiger lily.
Love for mothers can have different ways of expression. What matters most is love, not the festival itself. What mothers truly want is perhaps just a simple expression of love from their children.
1. When did Mother’s Day spread to China?2. Why does Mother’s Day become popular in China?
3. How do people feel about the poem Song of the Parting Son?
4. Is tiger lily the perfect flower for mothers around the world?
5. What do mothers truly want according to the passage?
