The lantern fair in Zigong, Southwest China’s Sichuan province, boasts a history of more than 1,000 years.
In addition to the
This year’s show will not come to an end
2 . Crazy-Creative Traditions in Schools
Here are a few schools’ crazy-creative traditions that will probably have you wish to go there so you could celebrate in all the graduation fun. Learn about them all in the below.
Attire (服装) and Flowers at College of Charleston
You fashionista will love this one. During December ceremony, women wear black dresses and men wear black tuxedos (燕尾服). During May ceremony, women wear white dresses and men wear summer tuxedos. It’s also been a tradition since the 1930s to carry flowers onto the stage: women carry bouquets of six red roses in a red bow and men wear a single red rose boutonniere (扣眼). So classy!
Hoop Rolling at Wellesley College
This all-women’s college tradition was originally held on May day, but it’s now held in April. The purpose was to allow students to essentially leave all their worries behind and just participate in some interesting games outdoors. Back in the day, it was said that the winner of the hoop rolling race was the first to be married, and in the 1980s she would be the first to be CEO. Nowadays, the winner would be the first to achieve her own happiness…that is, after being thrown into Lake Waban by all her classmates.
Fabric and Green Grad Recycling Program at University of New Hampshire
You’ll absolutely love this tradition. UNH’s vendor provides wrinkle-resistant caps and gowns made of recycled plastic bottles. Graduates then have the opportunity to donate their gowns to be cleaned and reused. Graduates are still able to keep their caps and tassels as keepsakes, all while helping to save the environment. The tradition has become a trend for many universities to follow, such as Husson University and Wake Forest University.
1. Which can you choose if you want to experience an amazing show?A.Wellesley College. | B.College of Charleston. |
C.The University of New Hampshire. | D.Husson University. |
A.Be CEO. | B.Have fun. |
C.Achieve happiness. | D.Be married. |
A.To collect plastic bottles. | B.To promote the tradition. |
C.To clean and reuse the bottles. | D.To protect the environment. |
1. 成人仪式的主题;
2. 成人仪式的活动;
3. 设计这些活动的理由。
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A Plan for the Coming-of-age Ceremony
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A.She has to catch a plane. |
B.She had a conflict with Cathy. |
C.She is working extra hours. |
A.Help her move house. |
B.Help her prepare for a party. |
C.Go to a housewarming party. |
1. Where will the party be held?
A.At a hotel. | B.At a restaurant. | C.At the woman’s house. |
A.On Saturday. | B.On Thursday. | C.On Tuesday. |
A.A car. | B.A watch. | C.A piece of jewelry. |
1. 农场情况;
2. 采摘过程;
3. 个人感受
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1. 词数80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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内容包括:
1.家庭活动; 2.感想。
注意: 1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Sunday May 15th, 2022 Sunny
Today is the National Day for Families.
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Pumpkin(南瓜)carving at Halloween is a family tradition. We visit a local farm every October. In the pumpkin field, I compete with my three brothers and sister to seek out the biggest pumpkin. My dad has a rule that we have to carry our pumpkins back home, and as the eldest child I have an advantage — I carried an 85-pounder back last year.
This year, it was hard to tell whether my prize or the one chosen by my 14-year-old brother, Jason, was the winner. Unfortunately we forgot to weigh them before taking out their insides, but I was determined to prove my point. All of us were hard at work at the kitchen table, with my mom filming the annual event. I’m unsure now why I thought forcing my head inside the pumpkin would settle the matter, but it seemed to make perfect sense at the time.
With the pumpkin resting on the table, hole uppermost, I bent over and pressed my head against the opening. At first I got jammed just above my eyes and then, as I went on with my task, unwilling to quit, my nose briefly prevented entry. Finally I managed to put my whole head into it, like a cork(软木塞)forced into a bottle. I was able to straighten up with the huge pumpkin resting on my shoulders.
My excitement was short-lived. The pumpkin was heavy. “I’m going to set it down, now,” I said, and with Jason helping to support its weight, I bent back over the table to give it somewhere to rest. It was only when I tried to remove my head that I realized getting out was going to be less straightforward than getting in. When I pulled hard, my nose got in the way. I got into a panic as I pressed firmly against the table and moved my head around trying to find the right angle, but it was no use. “I can’t get it out!” I shouted, my voice sounding unnaturally loud in the enclosed space.
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2. 续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好;
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I was stuck for five to six minutes though it felt much longer.
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That video was posted the day before Halloween.
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