1 . 假如你的英国朋友John对中国的传统美食很感兴趣，请你写个E-mail向他简单介绍中国传统美食--饺子，包括如下内容：
1．历史：大约1500年
2．文化习俗：新年食物，家庭团聚，好运象征
3．做法：蒸、煎、煮等
注意：1．词数100左右
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
3．象征 symbolize  vt.    蒸 steam      煎 fry
Dear Joan，
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Yours，

Li Hua

2 . Choosing a vacation place your kids would love is quite a headache. Here are some highly preferred fun vacation places for you, which would make sure your entire family has fun together.

Hersheypark

Hersheypark, the "Chocolate Town" of USA, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, is now a main theme park with sixty rides. The amazing water rides, family rides, live concerts and shows make Hersheypark a perfect place for the young children. It also has a water park known as the "The boardwalk at Hersheypark" and a zoo.

Old Orchard Beach in Saco, Maine

The Old Orchard beach, where there is the amazing sand, water, rides, some fried food, and great fun games, can keep your kids busy and happy. Besides, there are downtown shops with great beach food.

Snowbird Resort in Snowbird, Utah

As a great place for those who enjoy the snow, Snowbird resort allows families to enjoy many activities in the winter months, such as snowboarding and ice skating. The live music concerts are held year round.

Hilton Waikoloa Village in Waikoloa, Hawaii

This is actually a fun vacation place when you are looking out for a getaway with your kids. Hilton Waikoloa Village is the place to go if you would like to have your children enter for Camp Menehune. Looking for the chance to feed birds is an exciting experience. However, an activity that your kids would enjoy most is the communication with dolphins.

1. What can visitors do in the Snowbird Resort?

A．Visit a water park.	B．Enjoy ice skating with their families.
C．See many lovely dolphins.	D．Taste great beach food.

2. Where can visitors go if they want to have their children attend Camp Menehune?

A．Hersheypark.	B．Old Orchard Beach.
C．Hilton Waikoloa Village.	D．Snowbird Resort.

3. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To introduce several fun vacation places for families.

B．To tell about the traditional relaxing holidays.

C．To advertise the best vacation places in winter.

D．To show some theme parks in the world.