1 . The Chong Yang Festival has a history of over 2,000 years. It comes on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, so it is called the Double Ninth Festival.
There are many kinds of activities on the Chong Yang Festival. It is a time when it’s getting cold, so Chinese people make the festival a time for sending winter clothes for the dead family members. Because autumn has a clear sky and fresh air, it is a very good time to climb a mountain. Climbing a mountain has been the tradition of the Chong Yang Festival since the Western Han Dynasty. Also, it is good for our health. On the Chong Yang Festival, people also eat Chong Yang cakes, enjoy chrysanthemum(菊花) flowers, and drink chrysanthemum wine.
Today, the Chong Yang Festival has got its new meaning —a day for showing respect to the old. On the festival day, people show their respect, care and love to old people, and they also do lots of things to help the old. Many parks, communities and organizations plan the activities for old people, such as an autumn trip, singing songs or sending presents to them. We hope the old are happy and stay healthy by taking part in these activities. Many young people accompany(陪伴) the old on outings, or make some delicious food for them.
1. The Chong Yang Festival has a history of __________.| A．about one month |
| B．about nine months |
| C．over 3,000 years |
| D．over 2,000 years |
| A．Make wine. |
| B．Plant flowers. |
| C．Send clothes to the poor. |
| D．Eat Chong Yang cakes. |
| A．Because it is a way to remember the dead. |
| B．Because it’s a time when the weather is getting cold. |
| C．Because it’s a good time to climb a mountain. |
| D．Because it is a tradition from the Western Han Dynasty. |
| A．To go outing. |
| B．To show respect to the old. |
| C．To plan activities for young people. |
| D．To eat delicious food. |
2 . Ways to Improve Your Health
Sometimes it may seem difficult to improve our health. If so, the following health habits may help you.
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Research shows that eating a meal in the morning results in less body fat and less chance of overeating. Eating breakfast can help people feel better physically and mentally through the day.
●Get enough sleep.
Poor sleep can influence our memory and learning.
●Take a walk every day.
●Make social connections.
Social groups can provide support. They might include sport teams, art or music groups. The people in the group can offer advice and can help each other in difficult times. Also, being in a group keeps your mind busy.
●Have a hobby.
A hobby could be running, reading or making something with your hands. Hobbies help people to relax and rest. Hobbies bring us joy.
| A．Get much exercise. |
| B．Eat breakfast every morning. |
| C．It can also cause traffic accidents! |
| D．An active mind is a healthy mind! |
| E．Spending time with others is very helpful. |
| F．Everyone could get a little more joy in their lives! |
| G．Walking is an easy way to add exercise to our lives. |
| A．destination | B．description | C．wisdom | D．architect |
4 . Certainly, there are many non-verbal cues that have completely different meanings in different cultures. One of the most important means of non-verbal communication in any culture is eye contact.
Eye Contact in Western Europe
On the one hand, the European customs of eye contact—especially in such countries as Spain, France and Germany—are similar to those in the United States. It is considered proper and polite to keep almost continuous eye contact with another person.
On the other hand, Europeans often avoid eye contact in crowded public situations—such as while walking through a busy downtown or riding public transportation.
Eye Contact in the Middle East
As you can see, it is important to know what eye contact communicates before you visit a new culture.
| A．Be careful not to make eye contact with women. |
| B．And this is especially true in business conversations. |
| C．Such a returning eye contact will be considered impolite. |
| D．All Middle Eastern cultures cannot be grouped into one class. |
| E．Before you travel, you’d better check out about the country you plan to visit. |
| F．Yet, in a country like France, a stranger may feel quite free to look at others. |
| G．What’s more, Middle Eastern cultures have strict rules regarding eye contact between the sexes. |
| A．master | B．quit | C．contact | D．damage |
| A．confidence | B．flight | C．content | D．track |
7 . Do you like to shop online?
One common shopper strategy is “showrooming.” This means that customers go into a store, look at the product, talk to a salesperson, and then use their smartphones or other mobile devices to find a better price. “Reverse showrooming” is another strategy.
The number of online shoppers is rising, but not as fast as retailers (零售商) first thought. People still like to go into stores. Teens especially prefer to shop at the shopping center.
In order to keep customers coming into stores, managers need to train salespeople well. In-store shoppers want salespeople to give them a lot of attention, be polite, and know a lot about the product.
However, online shopping doesn't work for every product. People prefer to shop for food in a store.
| A．What products do shoppers like to buy online? |
| B．With online shopping, you can't try before you buy. |
| C．Usually the products we find online have better prices. |
| D．Or do you prefer to go into a store and look at a product? |
| E．If you're buying a new car, you can research prices online. |
| F．Shopping for them is not about finding the best price; it's a social experience. |
| G．Customers first go online to do research and then go into a store to get the product. |
| A．hurricane | B．castle | C．petrol | D．calligraphy |
Shanghai Disneyland Park, located in Chuansha New Town of Pudong New Area, was
Tourists can choose goods and enjoy tasty snacks while they are
It is obvious that with its exciting
| A．detail | B．magnitude | C．honour | D．marathon |
