Zheng Chunhui, a wood carving craftsman for nearly four decades, has recently been busy with a new creation—a wood carving 100 meters long
Born in 1968, Zheng
His love of painting can
Zheng plans to finish the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal wood carving in three years. “
2 . For many, Labor Day weekend signals the end of summer and an opportunity to host a socially-distanced barbecue (an outdoor meal). But this national holiday—celebrated every year in the United States and Canada on the first Monday in September—has revolutionary (革命性的) origins.
By the late 19th century, the Industrial Revolution had made working life miserable for people around the world. In many places, workers toiled for at least 12 hours a day six days a week in mines, factories, railroads, and mills. This holiday actually originated in the US on May 1, 1866, in what came to be known as the Haymarket Riot, workers flooded Chicago streets to demand an eight-hour workday.
It would take another conflict in the American Midwest to make Labor Day a national holiday. On May 11, 1894, workers at the Pullman Palace Car Company, a railroad car manufacturer near Chicago, went on strike to protest their low wages and 16-hour workdays. In August 1893, James Kyle introduced federal legislation (立法) to make Labor Day a public holiday, but for ten months the legislation was put on hold. To quiet the strikers and their supporters, the Senate quickly passed the bill on June 22. The bill passed the House four days later and President Grover Cleveland signed it into law on June 28, 1894.
The holiday is more information May Day labor celebrations. Many observers relax at home or head to outdoor recreational activities, such as boating, barbecues, and camping. It may also be marked with fireworks shows and other events. Labor Day has also become associated with retail sales, as many shop owners try to take advantage of the customers’ day off. It is one of the largest sales events of the year. meaning retail employees actually have to work more on this day. Parades are the most common model of celebration, which often feature processions of labor groups.
1. What do we know about the workers in the late 19th century?| A．They were paid well. | B．They had long workdays. |
| C．They often had a barbecue. | D．Their contributions were recognized. |
| A．Put off. | B．Introduced. | C．Got through. | D．Protected. |
| A．On May 1, 1886. | B．On August 22, 1893. | C．On May 11, 1894. | D．On June 28, 1894. |
| A．The origins of Labor Day. | B．The labor groups achievements. |
| C．The ways to celebrate Labor Day. | D．The official activities on Labor Day. |
3 . One morning I noticed a woman sitting alone at the bus stop. She seemed not to go to work hurriedly. She wasn't going anywhere as well. Was she waiting for the bus? Did mall（商场）buses come this early when the stores wouldn't be open for hours? I felt puzzled. As I drove by, I heard a voice say, "Give her a bottle of water."
"She looks like she is sleeping. Why would I wake her? What is wrong with me? What is so hard about doing the right thing? It's just a bottle of water!"
So I drove by her again and again. Finally, I pulled my car into a parking zone, stepping out with a bottle of water in one hand and a twenty-dollar bill in the other. Each step seemed to fill me with purpose and focus. No words can describe what happened between us at that moment. I thought I was bringing her a cold drink, but instead I was bringing her a hope she needed. We sat together for a while as she talked. She had a sad story to tell, but she was no longer sad. Before we parted, I grabbed all the cash I had in my purse and found more water in my car along with some snacks. We stood at the bus stop hugging and said our goodbyes.
I still have a thousand questions as to why I struggled to act. Why did it take me many circles around the mall and an argument with myself? I was once torn between helping her and ignoring her. All I know for sure is that while walking toward that woman at the bus stop, a miracle happened.
There are opportunities for us to love every day. Maybe our doubts keep us from acting. Maybe we don't want to take the risk or be uncomfortable. That day, I learned how love answers when asked and how love both gives and receives.
1. How did the author feel about the woman sitting alone in the beginning?| A．Annoyed. | B．Confused. | C．Terrified. | D．Amused. |
| A．To observe the poor woman. | B．To search for a parking space. |
| C．To evaluate whether to help her. | D．To improve the terribly poor driving skills. |
| A．ready to accept | B．unable to decide | C．glad to receive | D．illegal to choose |
| A．The wealth of life is action. | B．Love breaks down racial barriers. |
| C．Actions speak louder than words. | D．The best act to love is taking action. |
4 . 语法填空
The remains of a gold mask are among the 3,000-year-old artifacts (历史文物) found at Sanxingdui, a 4.6-square-mile area outside Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province.
More than 50,000 ancient artifacts
The site has
Along with other Shu archaeological sites,
5 . As a middle schooler, one of my life goals was the Presidential Fitness Award-an honor given to those who passed a series of gin-class tests that included doing a number of pull ups, running a mile, and, among other things, the sit and reach(another version of toe touching). That's where things went wrong for me. I could never reach quite far enough.
Toe touching is an easy way to begin or end any sort of workout, For most people, it is among the easiest stretching exercises to do. But for me(and any of my classmate)it's complete suffering. Why? “The two biggest factors are the flexibility of your hamstrings(腿筋) and the range of motion of your hip(髋) joints,” says Jeffrey Jenkins, a physiologist at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. “But another big factor is the relative length of your arms and your torso(躯干) to your legs, which unfortunately can't be changed.”
Ienkins says that although there are sore unjust aspects, overall the toe touch is not the worst measure of flexibility. But if you are flexibility clumsy like me, there are some things you can do to improve the flexibility of the body you have. Whenever you stretch then, your muscles contract, tighten, and resist the force to be stretched, resulting in that annoyingly painful feeling that most of us get when we first reach down to touch our toes or attempt to stretch other muscles. However, Jenkins says, if you are patient, this too shall pass.
If you hold the stretch for a minimum of six seconds, you can actually overcome the re flex (反射). In fact, Jenkins says, there's some evidence that holding still stretches for 30 seconds results in greater improvement in flexibility than holding it for 15 seconds, and just as much improvement as 60 seconds. But for some people, the pain that accompanies those sixty seconds is just too severe. If you can get past that pain, then you can probably improve your flexibility However, Jenkins cautions against tolerating too much pain; you could be tearing a muscle.
1. What can be inferred about the author from the text?| A．He is a P. E. Teacher in a junior school. |
| B．He improved a version of toe touching. |
| C．He can't pass the tests of the Presidential Fitness Award. |
| D．He was envied by his classmate for his academical achievements, |
| A．How we can practice touching toes, |
| B．Why some people can't touch their toes. |
| C．What is the most important to an athlete. |
| D．Why people begin and end exercises by touching toes. |
| A．Muscle pain. | B．Clumsy moves. |
| C．Body flexibility. | D．Attempt to stretch. |
| A．to seek professional help |
| B．not to stand the severe pain beyond limit |
| C．to hold the still stretch for at least 15 seconds |
| D．not to quit at focus on the pain from the muscles |
This summer has been full of unforgettable
Known as “Chinese flying man”, Su has been working hard
Now in his third Olympics, his
7 . Best Places to Visit in the UK
United Kingdom has long been a popular European tourist place for many because of its beautiful countryside, historic cities, top museums and outstanding theaters. Here are some of the best places to visit in the UK.
Cambridge
Cambridge is a beautiful English city located on the River Cam just north of London. As the home to one of the world’s top universities, the University of Cambridge, it has all of the cultural and entertainment choices you might expect from a college town.
Chester
Located on the River Dee in Cheshire, England, Chester is more than 2,000 years old, which means there is plenty of history, culture and architecture lasting several centuries. The ancient walls around the city are one of Chester’s biggest tourist attractions.
Stonehenge
One of the most famous sites in the world,Stonehenge consists of earthworks surrouding a circular setting of large standing stone in southwest England.It is also home to some of the most important Neolithic and Bronze Age finds and structures in the UK. It was not until 1600 BC that Stonehenge came to be completed.
Lake Distric
Located in northwest England, the Lake District is the second largest National Park in the UK. The main attractions are the lakes, mountains and hills. It is England’s famous destination for hiking and climbing.
1. What will you do in Cambridge?| A．Do various shopping. | B．Meet famous people. |
| C．Visit the top university. | D．Enjoy wonderful music. |
| A．Cambridge. | B．Chester. | C．Stonehenge. | D．Lake district. |
| A．to compare four tourist attractions in the UK |
| B．to encourage people to have a holiday in the UK |
| C．to list some of the best holiday activities in the UK |
| D．to recommend some tourist attractions in the UK |
Do you want to be invited back? Read our six top tips for being
Clothes — if you are in a formal situation, dress
Gifts — if you are going to stay in someone’s house, take a small gift if you are staying for a short period of time, a bigger gift for longer periods. Expensive chocolate
Greetings — to shake hands or to kiss? Wait to see
Food — always accept it when
Titles — avoid using first names in formal situations. Always use titles (Doctor, Professor, Chairman) until you
Leaving — the most important tip for being a good guest is to know when you should say goodbye. The secret is to leave while the host is still enjoying your company and wants you
1. Where did the speaker take the course?
| A．In the mountains. | B．In the office. | C．In the forest. |
| A．8. | B．9. | C．10. |
| A．How to solve emergencies. | B．How to be an expert climber. | C．How to be more brave and confident. |
1. How did the man go to London?
| A．By bus. | B．By car. | C．By underground. |
| A．Spanish food. | B．Chinese food. | C．Mexican food. |
| A．It was full. | B．It was quiet. | C．It was expensive. |
