Birthdays are celebrated all over the world. Some traditions are rather similar from one country to another: candles, cakes and birthday wishes. But there are also different ways to celebrate birthdays. Here are some:
Argentina (阿根廷): In Argentina, as in many Latin American countries, one of the most important birthday parties is a girl’s fifteenth. When girls reach the age, they can have a huge party and dance first with their fathers, and then the boys at the party.
China: The birthday child receives presents from others. Friends and family members are invited to dinner, and noodles are served to wish the birthday child a long life.
Holland (荷兰): The birthday child receives an especially large present. The family also put flowers or balloons on the birthday child’s chair to make it beautiful.
India: Indian children usually wear white to school. However, the birthday child wears colored clothes to school and gives out chocolates to everyone in the class. His/ Her best friend helps do this.
Japan: The birthday child wears new clothes to mark the special time. Certainly, birthdays are more important than others, especially the third and seventh birthdays for girls and the fifth for boys.
1. In Argentina, when the children reach fifteen, they can have a huge party and dance with their fathers, and then the boys at the party.2. Chinese children always eat noodles to wish a long life on their birthdays.
3. A birthday child usually wears white to school in India.
4. In Japan, only the third and the seventh birthdays are important for kids.
5. The passage is mainly about similar birthday traditions in some countries.
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1. Dale’s birthday is ________.
A.on May 1st | B.on May 14th | C.on May 29th | D.on May 31st |
A.in the morning | B.in the afternoon | C.in the evening | D.at night. |
A.His parents | B.His aunt | C.His brother | D.His sister |
A.a schoolbag | B.some CDs | C.some books | D.a box of fruits |
【推荐2】John is a schoolboy. Everyone likes him very much because he is funny. He can play many instruments(乐器). When he is with his friends, he often plays for them. Today is June 1st. It’s John’s birthday. He has a big and interesting party at home. Many friends come to his party. John’s mother cooks a lot of food for them.
Everyone gives a beautiful gift to him. May gives him an English dictionary because he also likes English. Bob gives John a guitar because he likes playing the guitar very much. At the party, John plays the guitar and he also plays the piano. They sing many songs and play some interesting games. They have a good time today.
1. Why does everyone like John very much?A.Because his English is good. |
B.Because he is funny. |
C.Because he can play many instruments. |
A.May 1st. | B.June 1st. | C.November 6th. |
A.He has a big and interesting party at home. |
B.He goes to a movie. |
C.He does his homework. |
A.May. | B.His father. | C.His mother. |
A.The guitar. | B.The piano. | C.Both A and B. |
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1. When is Emily’s birthday party?
A.In September | B.In June |
C.In August. | D.In July |
A.Joy’s birthday party. |
B.Emily’s birthday party. |
C.Uncle Paolo’s birthday party |
D.Joy’s friend’s birthday party. |
A.In Central Park. |
B.Near History Museum. |
C.At Uncle Paolo’s restaurant. |
D.At Joy’s home |
A.go to a concert | B.eat and talk |
C.go to the museum | D.sing and dance |
A.6 : 30 | B.7 : 45 | C.8 : 00 | D.At 6: 00 |
【推荐1】The class in America is almost the same as that in China.
In America, if the teacher asks you a question but you don’t understand, you should put up your hand and ask the teacher to repeat (重复) it.
You mustn’t be absent on a test day. If you are seriously ill, call and let the teacher know you will not be there for the test.
Be on time!
A.If you don’t know the answer |
B.It is impolite to be late |
C.But something is different |
D.Students in American schools are always tired of studying |
E.If you have to leave during the class, do it quietly, too |
F.Students in Chinese schools like the same thing as those in America |
G.If your teacher allows a make-up (补考) |
【推荐2】In recent years, especially after staying at home for such a long time to fight against COVID-19, more and more people prefer walking outdoors in their free time.
People can walk almost anywhere in many countries. In Sweden and Norway, the governments allow people to walk to any part of the countryside. But in England, things are different. In most of England, the government has limited (限制) people’s steps by building fences (栅栏). It wasn’t until 2000 that they made a rule of opening 8% of England’s countryside for walkers. The result still belongs to the government and the rich. So there are different opinions on the matter.
60% people say this isn’t so good. It is important for people to walk outdoors. It can not only help people to relax, but also give them a robust body. However, this space is limited and fenced. To be truly close to nature, people have to travel many more miles. As a result, they may lose their interest slowly. Also, nature should be easily available to all. Such a small number of people have such a large area of land. It’s isn’t fair.
Others point out that the roads provided are enough. The land isn’t just for pleasure or keeping healthy. For many people, they make their living by land. Farmers, for example, need fields to keep their animals. “What if a walker traveled through the field and was hurt by a farm animal? It isn’t safe. _________ They leave gates open, throw rubbish, scare the birds away and walk on plants. The government should improve the roads we have now and provide better guidance for walkers,” a farmer said.
1. ________ of the countryside in England isn’t now available to walkers.A.8% | B.60% | C.92% |
A.whole | B.strong | C.weak |
A.Besides, some walkers are not friendly. |
B.In fact, there are not so many walkers in the city. |
C.However, walkers want to have more choices of traveling. |
A.More and more people prefer walking outdoors to staying at home after fighting against COVID-19 for a long time. |
B.In England, people are allowed to travel 8% of the countryside. |
C.Most people in England think it is fair that a few people own lots of land. |
A.How Do People Fight against COVID-19? |
B.Should People Be Allowed to Walk Freely? |
C.Why Do People Get Back to the Countryside? |
Chinese debate how much to buy
China covers large areas and has a great population.
However, one may be laughed at if he does this in the north.
The difference could be due to (由于) the different climate.
Food can be kept for a long time in the north, as it is usually cold and dry there.
A.Many northerners have the habit of stocking up (囤货) on food, especially for the long winter. |
B.Shop owners even help you peel (削皮) and cut them. |
C.People from southern China say they always buy what they need for just one or two meals. |
D.Shop owners will still be happy with you. |
E.Instead, buying vegetables and meat enough for a week is usual for northerners. |
F.Different living habits have always been an interesting topic in the country. |
The population is growing fast. There will be more people in the world and most of them will live longer than people do now.
Computers will be much smaller and more useful, and there will be at least one in every home. And computer studies will be one of the important subjects in schools then.
People will work fewer hours than they do now and they will have more free time for sports, watching TV and traveling. Traveling will be much easier and cheaper. More people will go to other countries on holiday.
There will be changes in our food, too. Maybe no one will eat meat every day. Instead, they eat more fruit and vegetables. Maybe people will be healthier.
Work in the future will be different, too. Dangerous and hard work can be done by robots, because of this, many people will not have work to do. This will be a problem.
1. There will be in the future.
A.a small population | B.few changes |
C.more people | D.few vegetables |
A.much bigger and few people will use it |
B.much smaller and more useful |
C.smaller and not many people will use it |
D.bigger and a lot of people will use it |
A.will go to other countries for holidays |
B.will study at school |
C.will go to work earlier |
D.will work for many hours |
A.fruit and vegetables; meat |
B.meat; fruit and vegetables |
C.fruit and meat; vegetables |
D.meat and vegetables; fruit |
A.do the dangerous work | B.do all the work |
C.do only housework | D.do the easy work for people |
【推荐2】Here is some advice on how to make a decision without regret (后悔).
1. Think in a quiet place
Go to a quiet place. Close your eyes. Go through all the possibilities (可能性) and keep a pen and paper to make notes about your feelings after thinking. Give it a few days. You may be surprised that the answer shows itself a few days later.
2. Do research (调查)
Do research to get as much information as possible about the thing. Do research, ask questions and talk with people who have similar experiences. If you want to move to a new city, you should do some research about the city. If you think of finding a new job, you should look for more information about the job before you make a decision.
3. Don’t look back
If you think carefully and make a decision, then don’t look back. There are a lot of paths (道路) we can take in our life. Uncertainty is part of the adventure (冒险活动) of life. Once you are on this new adventure, you must trust yourself that you have made the best decision, and then you should move forward bravely. We can always learn something good on every path we follow.
1. Which of the following advice is NOT mentioned in the passage?A.Think in a quiet place | B.Do some research |
C.Call a good friend | D.Don’t look back |
A.Not being sure | B.Not being successful |
C.Trying | D.Choosing |
A.It’s hard to make a right decision. |
B.Advice on how to make decisions without regret. |
C.Reasons why people should make decisions by themselves. |
D.You shouldn’t look back once you’ve made a decision. |
【推荐3】It’s time for school. Last year, schools all over the world closed because of the COVID-19(新冠病毒). Now, students are going back to classrooms and seeing each other again.
Many countries have different ways to keep teachers and students safe.
In Germany, everyone must wear a mask(口罩) at school. They can’t hug or shake hands with each other.
In the UK, class sizes are smaller than before. Each class will have no more than 15 students. This will make it easier to keep us safe from the COVID-19.
China has its own rules to keep students safe. For example, students in low-risk areas don’t have to wear masks at school, but they still take masks with them. Students will be taken temperature before entering school. Parents and other visitors can’t go into schools.
1. Last year, schools all over the world closed because of ________.A.the COVID-19 | B.the mask | C.the hug | D.shaking hands |
A.1 | B.2 | C.3 | D.4 |
A.wear a mask | B.keep one metre away from others | C.hug or shake hands with each other | D.see each other |
A.In the USA. | B.In Germany. | C.In China. | D.In the UK. |
A.the COVID-19 | B.Different countries |
C.Have a safe school life | D.Schools all over the world |
1. What color is the pencil case?
A.It’s orange. | B.It’s blue and red. | C.It’s green. |
A.pencil | B.pencil case | C.ruler |
A.Tom | B.Lucy | C.Tim |
A.Tim | B.Lucy | C.Tom |
A.Yes | B.OK | C.No |
Google engineers have discovered that even 400 milliseconds ― as short as the blink (眨眼) of an eye ― is too long for most Internet users.
A millisecond is one thousandth of a second. People hardly notice such a small time difference, but it does cause them to stop searching, reported The New York Times.
“Of course you don’t like to wait,” said Arvind Jain, a Google engineer. “Every millisecond matters.”
Now, millions of smart-phones and computers are always sending out information. With so many people downloading (下载) maps, sports videos, news and restaurant recommendations, you can get online “traffic jams (交通阻塞)”. Users are expecting faster and faster service.
Google found that if one website is 250 milliseconds slower than another website, then people will visit it less often. This is why technology companies try their best to be the fastest.
Achieving a higher speed has always been part of the history of the Internet.
In the 1990s, when the World Wide Web first started to become popular, it was very crowded and slow; people called it the “World Wide Wait”. But engineers managed to fight the problem with new inventions. They improved software so it would work more smoothly; they made computer servers all around the world nearer to users; all these increased speed.
Now we can enjoy much faster Internet. Major search engines (引擎) such as Google and Microsoft’s Bing usually find search results in less than a second. But they will need to keep fighting to keep up with the developing needs of Internet users.
1. What does the report of The New York Times indicate (暗示)?
A.A millisecond is one thousandth of a second. |
B.A millisecond has nothing to do with the Internet speed. |
C.A millisecond really makes a difference to the Internet users. |
D.400 milliseconds is not so long for most Internet users. |
A.Excited. | B.Interested. |
C.Confident. | D.Discouraged. |
A.Don’t make me “www.wait”. |
B.Search engines work faster. |
C.Traffic jams keep us waiting. |
D.The World Wide Web becomes popular. |
【推荐3】The Pony by Vivien Wad
I am a little horse, who never will be tall, For I'm a Shetland pony, bred to be small. I live with other horses, where I am stabled (关在马厩), The work I do is called "riding for the disabled". I can carry little children, because I am so small, My nature is very gentle, would never let them fall. | Most children need help, to be placed upon my back, As I lead them carefully, around the circular track (圆形跑道). Some are afraid, riding me removes (消除) their fears, To hear all their laughter, is music to my ears. I'm sure these children, are excited as can be, Waiting for their next visit, to come and ride on me. |
1. What can we learn about the little horse?
A.It was born short and small. | B.It is easy to become angry. |
C.It always lives a free life. | D.It makes children afraid. |
A.The work I do is called "riding for the disabled". |
B.I can carry little children because I am so small. |
C.Most children need help to be placed upon my back. |
D.To hear all their laughter is music to my ears. |