1 . 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. |
2 . Two dolphins race around in a big pool in the Ocean Park. The smaller dolphin, Grace, shows off a few of her
Grace lost her tail as a baby when she
The
The first time Grace wore the man-made tail, she soon
| A．hobbies | B．tricks | C．inventions | D．greetings |
| A．crowd | B．keepers | C．partner | D．enemies |
| A．choice | B．tail | C．baby | D．head |
| A．was lost | B．turned up | C．got caught up | D．stayed up |
| A．fighting | B．waiting | C．caring | D．longing |
| A．explored | B．taught | C．led | D．caused |
| A．upward | B．downward | C．backward | D．forward |
| A．idea | B．attempts | C．movements | D．success |
| A．pretended | B．offered | C．happened | D．managed |
| A．big | B．long | C．cute | D．strong |
| A．hurt | B．annoy | C．embarrass | D．kill |
| A．took | B．preferred | C．shook | D．cut |
| A．range | B．behavior | C．nature | D．rescue |
| A．help | B．fool | C．meet | D．approach |
| A．courage | B．experience | C．fun | D．equipment |
| A．Some of the items. | B．All the items. | C．Only the carpet. |
| A．She is not surprised at the news. |
| B．She has no interest in the news. |
| C．She is shocked by the news. |
| A．English lessons. | B．Musical instruments. | C．Singing songs. |
6 . The age range between about 13 and 19 is an important time in an individual’s life.
First, participate in extra-curricular activities. Schools give students opportunities for staying active. Pick an activity that appeals to you such as athletics, academic clubs, or special-interest clubs. Extra-curricular activities build character through team work, time-management, and competition. Don't be too worried if you aren't very good at what you like, for the important thing is passion.
Besides, volunteer.
Third, use your summer for academic programs. Getting a head start at college could mean sacrificing your summer vacation. Various universities offer programs for future college students based on interests such as journalism, photography, art, sports, etc.
Finally, know when to ask for help and advice. Being responsible and independent does not mean being alone.
| A．Make sure your maturity level and interests are leveled. |
| B．Making and meeting goals can motivate you to progress. |
| C．Huge steps are taken within that period. |
| D．They give teenagers the chance to earn college credits. |
| E．Offering help is a symbol of kindness. |
| F．It will drive you to put in your best effort. |
| G．Taking on new tasks and meeting goals will be hard work. |
7 . Lawn Games for Adults That’ll Make You Feel Like a Kid Again
Experts say that engaging in playful activities through adulthood can help lower stress, improve cognitive (认知的) functions, and build social bonds with others, which is so much more than what your phone can do for you. So what are you waiting for? Round up the family, grab one of these lawn games for adults, and let the good time stroll.
Spikeball Game Set $ 59.99
The flexible, hula-hoop-sized net stands on its foldable legs and can be taken to the beach or the park to give four players plenty of space to run around. Start the two-on-two game by bouncing a ball off the net, sending it flying toward your opponents—they have three passes between them to send the ball back over to your team. When they miss, you score, and the first one to get to 21 wins.
The Pocket Shot $ 25.00
Who doesn’t love lining up cans and shooting them down with a slingshot? It’s demanding yet thrilling. The Pocket Shot is a super powerful slingshot that shoots at two or three times the rate of a regular slingshot. It’s super tiny, so it fits in your pocket.
Giant 4-Connect-In-A-Row $ 79.99
Two players at a time try to insert their red or blue coins into the wooden frame to form a vertical or horizontal line of all the same color. It’s way more challenging than you’d think.
1. According to the first paragraph, in what way can lawn games benefit adults?| A．Helping with pressure relief. |
| B．Improving their strength and flexibility. |
| C．Stopping their phone use. |
| D．Helping them gain strong build. |
| A．Two. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
| A．They need two players. | B．They are cheap to buy. |
| C．They take skills to play. | D．They are of pocket size. |
1. 你最喜欢的一个中国传统节日；
2. 介绍该节日的特色（如活动、传统习俗等）；
3. 简述你喜欢该节日的原因。
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My Favorite Traditional Chinese Festival
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9 . My twin sister and I studied in the same school for ten years. The first day we entered the campus, we were
As we got older, I discovered the school wasn’t always where beauty was an everyday
I decided to do something to give the campus a new
We first painted the stone sculptures, refreshing the few remaining fairies. To bring
The tree by the school gate was dead and its bare branches were
Everything done, we smiled heartily looking around the fantastic “new” school.
1.| A．educated | B．struck | C．relaxed | D．disturbed |
| A．settled | B．visited | C．worked | D．chatted |
| A．routine | B．habit | C．expectation | D．purpose |
| A．removing | B．replacing | C．wrapping | D．painting |
| A．chance | B．look | C．background | D．culture |
| A．explore | B．publicize | C．beautify | D．protect |
| A．permission | B．reward | C．promise | D．concern |
| A．security | B．honesty | C．politeness | D．imagination |
| A．proudly | B．bravely | C．artfully | D．anxiously |
| A．turned in | B．cut off | C．picked out | D．given up |
| A．astonished | B．disappointed | C．annoyed | D．upset |
| A．flag | B．reminder | C．tool | D．start |
| A．Instead of | B．In hope of | C．In addition to | D．In spite of |
| A．windows | B．bells | C．handles | D．curtains |
| A．recorded | B．hid | C．cured | D．spotted |
10 . As time goes on, people have come to realize the importance of protecting the environment. But they can’t deal with everything by themselves. Take small steps, and you can make a difference.
●Think Green. Think about the environment as you live your life. If you turn off lights and TV when leaving the room, you’ll save energy. If you take shorter showers, you will save water.
●Shop Green. Shopping is fun, but buying things you don’t need is wasteful and even bad for the earth. Before you buy something, ask yourself how much you will use it, and whenever possible, buy things locally made instead of those shipped from far away.
●Dress Green. What really matters is not the colour. It’s how the clothes were made. So look for products made from environmentally friendly(环保的)materials.
●Study Green. What’s better than learning about the environment? Save it while you learn. It can be as simple as using both sides of a piece of paper before you recycle it.
1. What does the writer want us to do?| A．Know some facts. | B．Deal with everything at once. |
| C．Protect the environment. | D．Make no difference. |
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
| A．Take a shower as long as possible. | B．Wear clothes whose colour is green. |
| C．Buy things that are locally made. | D．Use only one side of a piece of paper. |
| A．children | B．women | C．men | D．all people |
