1 . 根据课文内容，在空白处填入所缺单词。

Festivals are celebrated all around the world. They have a wide     1     of     2    , such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous     3    , and important events. Every festival has its different customs and unique charms. However, no matter how different they may seem, all over the world, the spirit of sharing     4    , gratitude, love, or peace is common in all festivals.

Festivals are an important part of society. They     5     people’s wishes,     6    ,     7    , and attitudes towards life. They are     8     that allow us to relax and enjoy life, and forget about our work for a little while.

2 . 根据课文内容，在空白处填入所缺的单词。

Of all the traditional festivals, the     1     festival can be found in almost every culture. This important agricultural festival takes     2     after all the crops have been     3     in. People celebrate to show that they are     4     for the year's supply of food.

3 . 根据课文内容，在空白处填入所缺的单词。

Customs play a     1     role in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time. With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas, some traditions may     2     away and others may be established. One example is the     3     Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new year. Nowadays, many big cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air pollution. Another example is Halloween, which slowly became an exciting festival for children, in     4     of its religious origins.

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Thanksgiving is     1     time for tradition and sharing. Even     2     they live far away, family members gather for a     3     at the house of an older relative. All give thanks together for the good things that they have. In this spirit of sharing, civic groups and charitable organizations offer a traditional meal to those in need,     4     the homeless. Turkey, corn, pumpkins and cranberry sauce are symbols which represent the first Thanksgiving. Now all of these symbols are drawn on holiday decorations and greeting cards.

5 . 根据课文内容，在空白处填入所缺的单词。

Festivals are celebrated all around the world. They have a wide     1     of origins, such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous     2    , and important events. Every festival has its different customs and     3     charms.

6 . 根据课文内容，在空白处填入所缺的单词。

Finally, in the 20th century, the     1     part of Ireland broke away from the UK, which     2     in the full name we have today: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Most people just use the     3     name: “the United Kingdom” or “the UK”. People from the UK are called “British”, which means the UK is also often     4     to as Britain or Great Britain.

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Tibetan antelopes live on the plains of Tibet, Xinjiang and Qinghai. Watching them move slowly     1     the green grass, I’m     2    (strike) by their beauty and also reminded of the danger they were in. They were hunted     3    (legal) for their     4    (value) fur.

Economic development is necessary if we want to improve society. There comes     5     time when the old must give way     6     the new and it is not possible     7    (preserve) everything from our past as we move towards the future. Finding and     8    (keep) the right balance between progress and the protection of cultural sites can be a big challenge. Big challenges, however, can sometimes lead to great     9    (solve).

By     10     (share) so many digital photos over the Internet, the group hopes to promote even     11     (wide) interest around the world in China’s ancient history, culture and traditions. They also hope to     12    (far) educate people about the importance of safeguarding historic and cultural relics for future generations to understand and appreciate.     13     one researcher who is working on the project explains, “Appreciating one’s own cultural heritage is very important for understanding     14    (one). Appreciating the cultural heritage of other countries is very important for international     15    (communicate) and understanding.”

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There is so much more to learn about the interesting history and culture of the United Kingdom. Studying the history of the country will make your visit     1         2         3    . The capital city London is a     4         5         6         7    , as it is an ancient port city that has a history dating all the way back to Roman times. There are     8         9         10     to explore, and lots of museums with ancient relics from all over the UK. The UK is     11         12         13     of history and modern culture, with both new and old traditions. If you     14         15         16         17    , you will be surprised to find that you see both its     18     and its     19    .

9 . 根据课文内容，在空白处填入所缺的单词。
       Now halfway through her exchange year, Xie Lei feels much more at home in the UK.     1     seemed strange before now appears quite normal to her. “    2     in British culture has helped,” she said. “As well as studying hard, I’ve been     3     in social activities. British people are     4     by our culture and eager to learn more about it, so I’m keen to share my culture with them. While I’m learning about business I’m also acting as a     5     messenger building a bridge between us.”

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Today’s festivals have a wide     1     of origins, including the seasons of the year, famous     2    , important events, and religions. The     3     festival is one of the most popular festivals and is celebrated in many cultures. Customs play a     4     role in festivals,   but they can change over time. For example, many Chinese cities no longer allow     5     during the Spring Festival, as they can increase air pollution. These days, festivals are becoming more     6    , with people spending more money on gifts. Festivals    7     people’s wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes towards life. People are     8     to spend time with family, and to relax and enjoy life.