The Notting Hill Carnival（狂欢）is regarded as the largest street party in Europe. The Carnival, which takes place in the streets of the west London district, was made famous by the movie Notting Hill starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant.
This great festival began with the Black immigrants（移民）from the Caribbean, particularly from Trinidad, where the Carnival tradition is very strong. At that time, they didn't have working opportunities and their housing conditions were poor. So people there created a festival to fight against racism（种族主义）.When the Notting Hill Carnival first started, around 500 people attended the Caribbean festival. Today it attracts hundreds of thousands to London.
This holiday always falls on the last Sunday of August and ends on the following Monday. There are scores of massive "sound systems", many beautiful and big floats（游行彩车）and steel drum bands（钢鼓乐队）.There are hundreds of stalls（货摊）along the streets of the area selling all kinds of food and drinks including Caribbean specialties（特产）.
Notting Hill Carnival is completely free, but a certain amount of money is needed when you go to the parties and warm-ups at bars and clubs. It is really wonderful that so many people can come together for one weekend of eating, laughter and music- forgetting about life's troubles for 48 hours. The smiles and dancing are the spirits of the Carnival. It has become one of the symbols of Britain.
1. Where does this Carnival take place?2. Why did people create this festival at first?
3. How long does Notting Hill Carnival last every year?
4. Do we have to pay if we go to the parties at clubs?
5. What is the spirit of Notting Hill Carnival?
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1. Does Tom like New Year’s Day?2. What festival does Anna like best?
3. Why does Paul like April Fool’s Day?
4. What festival do you like best? Why?
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*Take exercise. After studying hard for months, you must be bored and tired. Taking exercise is a great way to get energy again. Among different ways of exercise, swimming and walking are good choices. They are good for your health.
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* Travel. The world is a book. Traveling is so interesting. During the trip, you will have a chance to get more knowledge. While learning about different cultures and customs, you will also make lots of friends.
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As long as your follow the suggestions above, you will have a wonderful vacation.
1. 文章划线处“They”指的是什么?2. Which of the following is not about basic life skills?
| A．Washing clothes | B．Cooking | C．Doing housework | D．Expressing thanks to parents |
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4. Why should we spend our time with our parents according to the passage?
5. 请给这篇文章拟一个合适的题目。(不多于8个单词)
1. Frank is helping his mother to prepare some food for his dead grandfather.
2. Linda is making dumplings with her parents. After that she will go to buy some fireworks.
3. Peter is enjoying the beautiful and bright moon while his grandma is telling an old story.
4. Jim is learning to make a lantern. He will take part in the Lantern Show in the Children’s Park.
A. The Spring Festival
B. The Mid-Autumn Festival
C. The Tomb Sweeping Day
D. The Lantern Festival
E. The Dragon Boat Festival
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5. What is your favorite Chinese traditional festival? And why?（原因不少于6个词）
