Christmas Day was coming. I was just a kid then, and my big sister told me there was no Santa Claus. I fled to my Grandma because she would be straight with me. I knew Grandma always told me the truth. Grandma was home, and I told her everything. “No Santa Claus?” She shouted. “Ridiculous! Don’t believe it. “Now, put on your coat, and let’s go.”
“Go where, Grandma?” I asked. “Where” turned out to be Kerby’s General Store, the one store in town that had a little bit of just about everything. As we walked through its doors, Grandma handed me ten dollars. “Take this money, and buy something for someone who needs it. I’ll wait for you in the car.” Then she turned and walked out of Kerby’s.
I was only eight years old. I’d often gone shopping with my mother, but never had I shopped for anything all by myself. The store seemed big and crowded, full of people competing to finish their Christmas shopping. For a few moments I just stood there, confused, holding that ten-dollar bill, wondering what to buy and who to buy it for. I suddenly thought of Bobby Decker, who was a kid with bad breath and messy hair. He sat right behind me in Mrs. Pollock’s grade-two class. Bobby Decker didn’t have a coat. I knew that because he never went out for break during the winter. His mother always wrote a note, telling the teacher that he had a cough, but we kids knew that Bobby Decker didn’t have a cough, and he didn’t have a coat. I would buy Bobby Decker a coat! I chose a red one, which looked really warm, and he would like that.
“Is this a Christmas present for someone?” the lady behind the counter asked kindly, as I laid ten dollars down. “Yes.”
The nice lady smiled at me, put the coat in a bag and wished me a Merry Christmas.
注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好。
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That evening, Grandma helped me wrap (包裹) the coat in Christmas paper.
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Grandma and I waited breathlessly for Bobby Decker’s front door to open.
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2 . Different countries have different cultures, today let’s learn something about them.
In the US and Germany
In the US, a set of kitchen knives seems like the perfect gift for a wedding or holiday. However, in certain European countries like Germany, some people think that a knife presented as a gift will make your friends angry. But there is a way to deal with it. Tie a penny to the knife or the gift box. The receiver then returns the penny to you as a “payment”.
In Zimbabwe(津巴布韦)
In Zimbabwe, it is not uncommon to be directly asked for a gift. And if you receive a gift suddenly, the worst thing you can do is to refuse it, even if the family is poor. What you should do is to show your thanks. Gestures(手势) are better than words. A dance can speak a thousand words.
In India
In India, gifts are given with the right hand. As left hands are considered unclean in Indian culture, gestures such as touching, passing money, or giving gifts are to be done with the right hand. Contrary to some other cultures, an odd(奇数) number of objects or money stands for good luck.
In China
Chinese New Year has a rich set of traditions. One of the most popular customs of this holiday is giving out money in red envelopes(红包). The gifts are meant to bring good luck.
In Israel (以色列)
Although giving gifts is a kind gesture, thank-you cards and notes are not a common part of the giftimple, if you want to give others some money as a gift, please place your money in an envelope to ensure it’s received in a respectful manner, or they will be angry.
1. If you want to give a gift to a German, ________ .A.you can pack some knives to show your respect |
B.you can give him only two knives to show good luck |
C.you can give a knife directly with your right hand |
D.you can tie a penny to two knives and give them to him |
A.In Germany. | B.In Zimbabwe. | C.In India. | D.In China. |
A.2 | B.6 | C.13 | D.14 |
A.In Japan, you can give some books directly to your friend as a gift. |
B.In Israel, your local friend will be happy if you give them some knives as a gift. |
C.Lily is a Chinese, she will be happy to receive a pen which is packed in a gift box and money in a red envelope. |
D.David is an Indian, he is my good friend, he gave me a book with his left hand yesterday. |
A.you can dance to show your sorry |
B.you can’t ask your friend for a gift directly |
C.you can refuse a gift which a poor girl give you |
D.Saying thank you isn’t the best way to show your thanks |
Industrial designers envision products that fill homes, offices, hospitals, and schools. These visionaries create innovations to serve the leaders of the global economy. They work tirelessly to give people the best tools of
Aimed to increase
Industrial design is the profession of designing products
The Great Exhibition
Such people as Robert Lepper have
4 . Carving pumpkins is a classic Halloween activity. Families and friends can come together to create amazing scenes and faces out of pumpkins while enjoying each others' company in a family friendly environment.
First, use a saw to cut out the top, around the stem of the pumpkin, so you can reach inside. You can cut the top of the pumpkin round. Of course, you can cut a notch in it.
When all of the insides are taken out and the inside of your pumpkin looks clean, you are ready to start carving. You can use a pen to draw your pattern onto the pumpkin so it's easier to carve or you can draw your design.
After your pumpkin is carved, it is time to put it outside of the house and light it.
On Halloween night, your fantastic pumpkin creations will surely amaze all of the trick-or-treaters.
A.The top should be big and beautiful. |
B.Ensure that all necessary items are available. |
C.The naughty children will stop by your house. |
D.You can use an actual candle inside your pumpkin. |
E.Children will pay a visit to every family in their community. |
F.The most important part of pumpkin carving design is to be creative. |
G.Because it's simpler to remember how the top and the pumpkin fit together. |
China creates Harvest Festival for farmers
Recently China has set up a special day for farmers to celebrate the yearly harvest.It is the first festival
“The country will celebrate the Chinese Farmers’Harvest Festival on the autumnal equinox(秋分)of China lunar calendar from this year,”said Han Changbin,minister of agriculture and rural affairs,at
The festival will give greater
A variety of celebrations will be organized
The rural economy is a key part of China’s efforts to develop a modernized economy.By
Many people have the hobby of collecting things, e.g. stamps, postcards or antiques. In the 18th and 19th centuries,
The parts of a museum open to the public
Many museums are lively places and they attract a lot of visitors. As well as looking at exhibits, visitors can play with computer simulations (模拟) and imagine
1. 课程的开设目的;
2. 教师简介;
3. 报名时间、地点和方式。
注意:1. 词数100左右,开头和结尾已给出;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:中国书法Chinese calligraphy;交换生exchange students
Dear John,
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Yours,
Li Hua
1. What are the speakers mainly discussing?
A.The food. | B.Different customs. | C.The health. |
A.The guest eats out all the food. |
B.The guest refuses the offered food. |
C.The guest leaves some food on the plate. |
A.The USA. | B.The UK. | C.China. |
9 . In India,one of the most significant festivals is Diwali,which falls between October and November. It’s a five-day celebration that includes good food,fireworks,colored sand,and special candles and lamps.
In honor of Lakshmi,the Hindu goddess of wealth,people make special prayers on the first day to obtain blessings for welfare,succcss,and well-being. People welcome the goddess into their homes by decorating entrances with colorful lanterns and traditional designs. In addition,many people treat themselves to fine jewelry,praying for good fortune. Those who cannot afford so much,seek out cheaper items such as clothes or household goods.
The second day of the festival is called Kali Chaudas. For some,the day provides an opportunity to drive away misfortune from homes and businesses. They decorate their homes with clay lamps and create design patterns called rangoli on the floor using colored powder or sand.
The third day is when the biggest celebrations occur,which begin early in the morning with a visit to a temple to seek the blessings of the goddess. As the sun sets,festival observers light up their homes with small lamps and enjoy delicious traditional foods with their loved ones.
The festival’s fourth day is celebrated in many different ways. Friends and relatives visit with gifts,sweets and best wishes for the season.
And the final day of the festival is called Bhai Oooj. It honors the close bond between brothers and sisters and is observed with traditional ceremonies and more delicious food.
For children in India,Diwali is similar to Christmas. They get all entire week off from school and are treated to gifts,new clothes,amazing food,and,in the past at least,a large number of fireworks. It is no wonder that the festival ranks high among the country’s favorite celebrations.
1. People celebrate the first day of Diwali mainly for______.A.good fortune. | B.colorful lanterns |
C.expensive jewelry | D.traditional designs |
A.To design traditional patterns. | B.To produce colored powder or sand. |
C.To help get rid of bad luck. | D.To produce an opportunity in business. |
A.Exchange gifts and best wishes with his loved ones. |
B.Be busy decorating his home during the day. |
C.Get together with his sisters and brothers. |
D.Light up his home with small lamps. |
A.Having a week off. | B.Getting Christmas gifts. |
C.Enjoying amazing food. | D.Setting off fireworks. |
1. What do people usually fill the Easter basket with?
A.Some clothes. | B.Some candies. | C.Some flowers. |
A.On the lawn and in bushes. |
B.On the lawn and under trees. |
C.In bushes and under trees. |
A.To get colorful eggs. | B.To get flowers. | C.To get fruits. |
A.Easter is the most important holiday in the world. |
B.Different countries have different Easter traditions. |
C.Easter is celebrated on the same date every year. |