1 . Ten Thousand Krathongs
Lek rushed through the crowded streets to his parents’ restaurant. Out of
Tonight was Loy Krathong (水灯节), a Thai festival when people would send out tiny boats with lighted candles so that last year’s problems could sail away, leaving
This week, Lek had practiced launching (使下水) krathongs as his brother Tong did because their sister, Dao, was sick, lying in bed. Perhaps a wish would
“It won’t be enough to cure Dao.” Ya, Lek’s grandma, said sadly. But Lek didn’t
“Tong will help launch your boat. Now we must get ready for
Like last year, Lek would help in the kitchen while Tong launch krathongs outside for customers. It was all because Lek was too
With customers arriving, dishes were sent into the kitchen.
Lek looked
Suddenly, his body shook and the krathong
What a terrible sign! Tears flooded Lek’s eyes.
Lek nearly lost his balance again as he tried to
“Lek!” shouted Tong, “So many people here! You may help me, stay where I can see you!”
A(n)
Lek wiped (擦) his eyes and took a pole. A girl handed him a boat with sweet white flowers, “It’s for my father.” Lek sent it down with the pole
Lek remembered Ya’s words that only a wish might not make Dao
“Tong, do you suppose there are a thousand krathongs out there tonight?”
“There must be at least ten thousand!”
Lek smiled sincerely. He hoped the river could hear the ten thousand wishes sailing from his heart for his sister that night.
1.A.shape | B.danger | C.breath | D.trouble |
A.jokes | B.reasons | C.gifts | D.wishes |
A.take away | B.wake up | C.lead to | D.depend on |
A.accept | B.care | C.move | D.understand |
A.leaves | B.candles | C.customers | D.flowers |
A.fat | B.weak | C.small | D.tired |
A.Finally | B.Suddenly | C.Peacefully | D.Heavily |
A.forward | B.inside | C.outside | D.around |
A.stuck | B.dropped | C.burnt | D.appeared |
A.save | B.show | C.paint | D.make |
A.idea | B.chance | C.standard | D.fact |
A.politely | B.simply | C.hardly | D.carefully |
A.followed | B.pulled | C.mixed | D.separated |
A.happier | B.sadder | C.better | D.worse |
A.sweet | B.same | C.real | D.other |
April Fools’ Day | |
Start | ◆One of the stories goes like this: ◆In the Middle Ages, some |
Activities | ◆April Fools’ Day is very popular among the young people. ◆The most fun part of the day is playing tricks or |
Rules | ◆The tricks should be good fun for both sides. They must not hurt the feelings of ◆What’s more, you can only play tricks before noon. So you needn’t |
3 . If you ask a group of people to name a November holiday, most of them would probably say Thanksgiving. However, it is not the only holiday that happens during the eleventh month of the year. Here are some more November holidays.
National Men Make Dinner Day
Date: the first Thursday of November
This special holiday tests the cooking skills of men who don’t spend a lot of time in the kitchen. In the evening, the man of the house needs to prepare dinner for others. The man also needs to buy all of the ingredients (原材料) by himself and does the dishes at the end of the meal.
World Kindness Day
Date: November thirteenth
World Kindness Day began in 1997. People can perform kind acts such as giving hugs (拥抱), showing honor (敬意), or writing loving notes to friends and family members. These actions can bring smiles to people’s faces.
I Love to Write Day
Date: November fifteenth
I Love to Write Day was started by John Riddle. Riddle’s goal was to encourage people of all ages to start writing. People just need to sit down and express their ideas. They can record anything—a poem, a traveling diary, or a short story.
World Hello Day
Date: November twenty-first
World Hello Day was created by two brothers in 1973. They believed that communication was important to achieve (实现) peace, and the easiest way to communicate is to say hello. Though “hello” is just one word, it shows the other person that you are friendly and open. To take part in World Hello Day, just say hello to 10 people. It will bring happiness to others and make you feel better as well.
1. How many holidays in November are mentioned (提到) in this passage?A.Three. | B.Four. | C.Five. | D.Six. |
A.The first Thursday of November. | B.November thirteenth. |
C.November fifteenth. | D.November twenty-first. |
①hug each other ②show honor ③write a poem ④write loving notes
A.①②③ | B.①②④ | C.②③④ | D.①③④ |
A.National Men Make Dinner Day. | B.World Kindness Day. |
C.I Love to Write Day. | D.World Hello Day. |
A.how many holidays there are in November |
B.where we can go to spend the holidays in November |
C.some special holidays which are celebrated in November |
D.what people often do to celebrate the holidays in November |
A: Hi, David. How is everything going?
B: Pretty good. I’m busy learning to cook these days.
A:
B: Because I want to prepare a big meal for my mother on Mother’s Day.
A: Oh, that’s nice. I did something similar last year. I made a beautiful cake for my mom.
B:
A: Not yet. Could you give me some advice?
B: Sure.
A: Let me see... She is interested in painting.
B: You can buy a painting brush for her.
A: But there is no one who can teach her at home.
B:
A:
B: You are welcome.
good sit cook after happy get relax surprise finish give |
It’s raining lightly. I
Yesterday was Mother’s Day and everything went on as usual. In the morning, my mother
She left
I cleaned my room first, but I didn’t expect that I would spend so much time. After sweeping the floor, washing clothes and making my bed, it was already 11! I had to hurry up.
Luckily, when my mother came back, I had already
“What happened?” she asked in surprise.
“Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! You are so busy that you never get any rest. Today, I want to make you happy and
“Oh, my dear,” tears (眼泪) filled her eyes and she smiled
“You are the
1. When is Mother’s Day in the USA?
A.The first Saturday in May. |
B.The second Sunday in May. |
C.The second Sunday in March. |
A.Mother. | B.Father and mother. | C.Father and children. |
A.On the plate. | B.On the bed. | C.On the food. |
A.A good day to let mother feel happy. |
B.A boring Day. |
C.A busy day. |
Thanksgiving Day is an American national holiday which lasts for four days. Americans celebrate it
Thanksgiving Day is also a day for students
On Thanksgiving Day all stores are
There are many special days in a year, not only in the Western countries
Mother’s Day that
On Mother’s Day, children of all
Nowadays, more and more people around the world like to celebrate Mother’s day. In China, many people invite their mother to see a film or go
9 . When you were young, who rode you around on the back of the bike? Who played football and flew kites with you in the park?
Now it is your turn to do something for him.
* Send him a greeting card. Usually fathers receive common cards. So perhaps choose a funny card that will make him happy.
*A small present, such as a photo of family, can make him feel happy, too.
*
*If he has a computer, cover his screen with words like “I love you, Dad.”
根据短文内容,将下面的选项还原到文中空白处,使短文内容完整,通顺。(每个选项只能用一次,选项中有一项是多余的)A.Send him flowers. |
B.There are many ways for you to show your love and thanks. |
C.Who helped you with your first difficult math problem? |
D.Father’s Day is popular not only in America but also around the world. |
E.The idea of Father’s Day came from an American lady in 1909. |
F.The third Sunday in June is Father’s Day. |
10 . 假如你是李华,下面是你的英国笔友 Frank 发来的邮件。请给他回复邮件,回答他关心的问题。
Dear Li Hua,Mother’s Day is coming! It is a great time to thank mothers for their love and care. Do you have any plans to make your mother surprised on this day? And how do you like this festival?
Yours,
Frank
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3. 文中不得出现任何真实信息 (姓名、校名和地名等);
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Dear Frank,
How is it going? Mother’s Day is coming. I’m glad to share my ideas with you.
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Li Hua