Happy Holi! Every February or March. India is one of the most colorful places on the planet. On the day, people throw colored powders(粉末) at each other. The colors have different meanings. Red is the color of life and festivals. Green means nature and happiness. Blue is the color of a brave god with blue skin. Traditionally | An artist puts up a Falla sculpture(雕像) during the Fallas Fiesta in Spain, on March 10. Las Fallas means “the fires”. The festival celebrates St Joseph. He is the city’s saint(圣人) out of paper, wood and wax(蜡), the street lights are turned off, and all the paper figures are set on fire. |
Do you know Cold Food Day in China? This year, it falls on April 4. In the past, the use of fire wasn’t allowed on that day. People ate cold food(忠诚的) for a noble(高贵的) man, Jie Zitui. But he was burned to death. To remember him people didn’t set fires on the day of his death. | Manghao Festival is a special festival to the Miao people in China. It is in the first lunar(阴历的) month very year. In the Miao people’s eyes, Manghao is a good luck god. In old times, to celebrate the festival, young men dress up just like Manghao. They wear masks and cloaks(披风). They touch others to send good wishes. |
| A．Colorful flowers all come out. |
| B．People play with colorful powders. |
| C．People cover themselves with colorful powders. |
| A．Wear masks and cloaks made of flowers. |
| B．Build figures out of paper，wood and wax. |
| C．Dress up like Manghao and touch others to send good wishes. |
| A．Date of the festival. |
| B．Changes of the festival. |
| C．Celebrations of the festival. |
| A．I think it’s a pity that Jie Zitui was burned to death. |
| B．I admire Falla a lot because he fought with bad guys. |
| C．Manghao is really brave because he can protect Spanish people. |
| A．Colors of Life. |
| B．Celebrating Saints and Gods. |
| C．Tradition and Culture of Festivals. |
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【推荐1】In many western countries, people think that the number 13 is an unlucky number.
They think Friday the 13th will especially bring bad luck. On Friday the 23rd, people prefer staying at home and keep away from doing anything important, as they are afraid of accidents and other bad things on this unlucky day.
Another interesting fact about the number 13 is having dinner at the Savoy Hotel in London, England. The story goes like this: if you book a table for thirteen people, the table would be set for fourteen and the 14th place is seated by a sculpture (雕塑) of a black cat, called Kasper.
In the western culture, thirteen people having dinner together is considered a bad omen. It has also been thought that if 13 people sit for dinner together, one will die within a year, just like what happened in the case of Jesus Christ.
Many tall buildings, hotels and hospitals do not have a 13th floor, either.
1. Which day do western people think will especially bring bad luck?| A．13th May. | B．13th June. | C．Friday the 13th. | D．Tuesday the 13th. |
| A．The hotel will ask you to bring a cat. |
| B．The hotel will refuse you to eat there. |
| C．The hotel will set you a table for 12 people. |
| D．The hotel will set you a table for 14 people. |
| A．A warning of bad things. | B．Awful food. |
| C．Terrible service. | D．A bad idea. |
【推荐2】Do you want to know any funny stories about Halloween? Let me tell you.
Long ago, people thought black cats were symbols (象征) of bad luck. In the Dark Ages (欧洲中世纪) witches were very common. And they had evil magic power. When they went out, they would take cats with them. So people believed that black cats meant bad luck. However, nowadays, in most parts of the UK, people think it’s actually good luck for a black cat to cross your path. Fortunately, through centuries, those poor little things probably don’t even care about it.
The tradition of the Jack o’ Lantern comes from a story about a boy called Jack. He made the devil (恶魔) angry, so he had to live forever in the hell (地狱). But he didn’t give up. He tried to use the turnip (萝卜) to make a lantern and guide himself out of the hell.
People believe that, on Halloween, the gap between our world and the ghost (鬼) world is thinnest, so the ghosts of the dead could mingle(混合) with the living. In order to fool them and make them believe we’re one of them, we put on all kinds of scary costurnes. So the ghosts won’t take our souls away, and we can protect ourselves. But nowadays, “Trick or treat” is a modern custom and children like it very much. They will dress up in costurnes and go from house to house to ask for treats like candies or toys. If they can’t get any treats, they might play a trick on the owners of the house.
1. People thought long ago.| A．black cats meant good luck |
| B．black cats meant bad luck |
| C．witches were kind |
| D．witches weren’t common |
| A．Because he liked crying. |
| B．Because he broke a lantern. |
| C．Because he liked the turnip. |
| D．Because he made the devil angry. |
| A．想法 | B．服装 | C．咒语 | D．传说 |
| A．Playing with white cats |
| B．Making a lantern |
| C．“Trick or treat” |
| D．Playing with black cats |
| A．Funny Stories about Halloween |
| B．Christmas Day |
| C．Scary Stories about My School Day |
| D．Easter Day |
One, some family names are from the place of their homes. If a man lives（居住）on or near a hill（山）, his family name may be Hill. In England, people’s names may be Wood, Lake, because they live near the wood or lake.
Two, family names are from a person’s job（工作）. If a person is a cook, he may be Cook.
Three, many people get their family names from their father’s given name. If you hear the name “Jackson”, you know that he is the son of Jack.
判断正（T）误（F）
1. There are only（只有）three family names in English
2. Tom lives near wood, so his full name may（可能）be Tom Wood.
3. The children（孩子）have the same family names as their fathers（父亲）.
4. Mr. Jackson has a son, his son’s name is Michael Jack.
5. A boy’s name is Will Cook, his father may be a cook.
【推荐1】When a disaster (灾难) happens, you might find yourself without water, gas and electricity (电). You might even need to leave your home right away. So you are supposed to plan for the bad situations before the disaster comes. Here are some suggestions.
First, have a family meeting. Plan a way to get your family members together if they can’t find each other after the disaster. Choose two places for everyone to go to if it isn’t safe to return home. The first should be near your house. You can go there in an emergency (紧急情况) like a fire. The second meeting place should be outside your neighborhood.
Next, choose a person outside your area who can help your family get in touch with (和……联系) each other. After a disaster, it is often easier to communicate over a long-distance call than a local one. The person can pass messages between your family members.
Then, get a family disaster kit ready. It should include things your family needs, like bread, water, medicine and things like that. It can help you survive (生存) at least for three days. Put them in a bag so you can carry it if you leave in a hurry. When doing it, remember that different people have different needs. Include special things necessary for elderly or young members of your family.
Finally, practice your emergency plan and update (更新) it as necessary. You may not be able to stop disasters, but with a little planning you can help yourself and your family survive.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。1. How many suggestions are mentioned (提及) in the text?
| A．3. | B．4. | C．5. | D．6. |
| A．A bag. | B．A person outside your area. |
| C．Things your family needs. | D．Two places for everyone to go to. |
| A．To send food and water to your family. |
| B．To help your family move to a safe place. |
| C．To choose two places for your family to go to. |
| D．To help your family get in touch with each other. |
| A．Two days. | B．Seven days. |
| C．More than three days. | D．Less than three days. |
| A．Leaving home safely. | B．Having a family meeting. |
| C．Practicing your plan. | D．Planning for disasters. |
【推荐2】The 2012 Olympic Games are coming. Many people will go to watch some matches. Here are some rules for the audience (观众):
〈1〉Archery (射箭)﹠shooting
★Sit at the back or on either side of the field.
★Keep quiet during the match.Set your mobile phone in avibratingstate or turn it off.
★Don't use the flash on your camera.
★When the athletes are aiming at the target (靶子), keep your voice down.
〈2〉Basketball，table tennis﹠football
★You can't bring drinks in glass bottles or cans.
★Keep the cheering down at important moments.Don't use the camera flash.
★If you easily get nervous，bring some snacks.Keep your mouth moving to calm you down.
〈3〉Cycling﹠marathon
★Audience should keep off the track (跑道)．Control your pets.
★Athletes might look tired and thirsty，but don't hand them water or anything else.
★If an athlete falls，do not help him or her.
1. What sport is not mentioned in the passage?
| A．A | B．B | C．C | D．D |
| A．待机的 | B．震动的 | C．大声的 | D．户外的 |
| A．A | B．B | C．C | D．D |
| A．Drinks in glass bottles or cans are not allowed (允许) in a baseball match. |
| B．You can shout “Come on！” loudly at important moments in a football match. |
| C．When a runner falls，you can't rush over to help. |
| D．You can't shout loudly when watching the shooting match. |
| A．Some rules for the audience |
| B．How to play basketball |
| C．The Olympic Games |
| D．Some important matches |
【推荐3】More than nine million American children go to summer camp to spend their summer holidays. Children at all kinds of camps meet new friends and learn new kills. Summer camp can also develop the children’s independence when they leave parents, friends or teachers.
Some children go to camp during the day but return home at night. Others stay at camp all day and all night. Most children who attend camp are 6~16 years old.
There are about nine thousand kinds of camps for children with different interests in the United States. A camp called Roughing in California, has traditional activities for children and teenagers. Another special camp where teenagers can learn to dive（潜水） into the water with breathing equipment（装备）is very popular. They also study the ocean（海洋）environment. The best-known camp for young artists is the Arts Camp. Some older children like wilderness adventure（野外探险） camps . Each year, more and more children go to computer camps, especially the children who love science. The United States also has many camps for sick or disabled children.
The American tradition of sending children to summer camp began more than one hundred years ago. Today, summer camp for children has become very important.
根据短文内容，选出最佳选项。
1. Children can ________ at camp.
| A．make new friends | B．learn new skills | C．learn to be independent | D．all of the above |
| A．the Art Camp | B．Roughing in California |
| C．the computer camp | D．the wilderness adventure camp |
| A．缺席 | B．进入 | C．走出 | D．参加 |
| A．Children don’t like to stay at camp night. |
| B．Most children who go to summer camp are between six and sixteen. |
| C．More and more children like to take part in the science camps. |
| D．Sick or disabled children have no chances to go to summer camp. |
| A．children have to go to summer camp | B．there are all kinds of camps for children |
| C．joining in a camp is very popular for children | D．the history of American summer camp |
【推荐1】Do you know about the National Chopsticks Day? For about one quarter of the world’s population, chopsticks are the eating utensils (餐具) for every meal. Just as western children learn to use knife and fork, Asian children learn to use chopsticks, and they quickly become good at using them. To Asian people, forks are an odd utensil.
Chopsticks can be made of wood, bamboo, plastic, bone, fine china or metal. In China, they are called kuaizi, which means “quick little bamboo fellows”.
Chopsticks have been used for over 5,000 years. However, forks were not used in England until 1611. Chopsticks came from China and are used in all Asian cultures. But how their use was introduced to other countries is not known.
Take part in National Chopsticks Day, and use chopsticks for all of your meals. You can eat any Chinese or other Asian food with chopsticks on that day. To make the day really special, you can use chopsticks on a homemade Chinese dish. Have fun with chopsticks on the day. You can also make a game out of picking up peanuts (花生) or beans (豆) with them.
Chopsticks etiquette (礼仪):
Improper use of chopsticks is in poor taste, and can even be impolite or insulting (侮辱的).
● Don’t stick (将……刺入) chopsticks into your food. It’s an insult.
● Don’t point at people with them.
● Don’t use your chopsticks to hit a bowl.
根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
1. The underlined word “odd” in Paragraph 1 probably means “_________”.
| A．strange | B．usual | C．expensive |
| A．The English | B．The Japanese | C．The Chinese |
①Eat western food with a knife and fork.
②Eat homemade Chinese dishes with chopsticks.
③Eat Chinese or other Asian food with chopsticks.
④Play a game out of picking up peanuts or beans with chopsticks.
| A．①②③ | B．②③④ | C．①②④ |
| A．Chopsticks Etiquette | B．National Chopsticks Day | C．The History of Chopsticks |
【推荐2】Do you know a thing or two about the International Day of Happiness? Is it a day to practice positive (积极乐观的) thinking? Actually, it’s a United Nations (UN) project and it has a more serious purpose.
How did the idea start?
The idea goes back to 1972. The King of Bhutan, Jigme SingyeWangchuck, said that we should measure (判定) a country’s progress by its happiness and not just how much money it makes. He called it Gross National Happiness (GNH). Bhutan developed a method to measure happiness. It took many things into consideration like people’s psychological (心理的) health, their general health, how they spend their time, where they live, their education and their environment. People in Bhutan answer about 300 questions, and the results are compared every year. The government uses the results and the ideas behind GNH to make decisions for the country.
In 2011, a man called Jayme Illien suggested that there should be an international day to increase happiness. The UN accepted his suggestion and each year the day is celebrated on 20 March.
The World Happiness Report
The UN measures and compares the happiness of different countries in the World Happiness Report. The UN also sets goals of happiness for countries. It says happiness should not be something people can get only when they are lucky. Like many other things including peace, education and healthcare, happiness is a basic human right (人权) too.
1. The suggestion for the International Day of Happiness was accepted by the UN _________.| A．in 1972 | B．since 1972 | C．in 2011 | D．for 11years |
| A．How much money a country makes. |
| B．The happiness of different countries. |
| C．The population of a country. |
| D．The comfortable weather and the tasty food. |
| A．peace without a war |
| B．good education and healthcare |
| C．a basic human right like peace, education and healthcare. |
| D．brave and hardworking people |
【推荐3】World Sauntering Day is celebrated on June 19th every year. This special day is to tell us to take it easy, smell the roses, to slow down and enjoy life. In 1979, it is first celebrated at the Grand Hotel in America. The Grand Hotel has the world’s longest porch at 203 meters in length. The holiday was created by W.T. Rabe, to celebrate the growing popularity of jogging. The idea was to encourage people to slow down and enjoy the world around them.
This day wants to tell people that the happiness is around us everywhere if we choose to look for it. And let it grow in our hearts and in our life.
You can spend your life walking through life or being dragged through life. But, life is far more enjoyable. If you love it, it can give love to you.
On the coming World Sauntering Day, where do you want to go?
1. When is World Sauntering Day?| A．On March 12th. | B．On April 1st. | C．On June 19th. | D．On October 8th. |
| A．England. | B．America. | C．Canada. | D．Australia. |
| A．To teach people how to walk. |
| B．To tell people to do sports every day. |
| C．To help people make more friends. |
| D．To make people enjoy the world. |
| A．work | B．friendship | C．happiness | D．walk |
| A．World Sauntering Day | B．How to Jog |
| C．Walking around the City | D．How to Keep Healthy |
