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 . In the United States and Britain, 70th wedding anniversaries are known as “platinum anniversaries (铂金婚)”.
| A．If two people reach their 10th anniversary, they can expect to receive diamond jewelry. |
| B．People in different countries have their own ways of celebrating wedding anniversaries. |
| C．The 25th wedding anniversary is popularly referred to as the “silver anniversary” |
| D．In Canada and the US, couples can even receive special congratulations from world leaders on certain anniversaries. |
| E．People often celebrate their wedding anniversary by having dinner at an expensive restaurant. |
| F．In fact, there are many different terms that are used to describe different marriage lengths. |
| G．How cool would it be to get a letter from the president? |
Chinese-American community groups are preparing to hold their second annual International Confucius Cultural Festival（孔子文化节）on Sept, 28 in Flushing Queens, New York City's easternmost borough.
The event serves not only
The groups hosted the
| A．Eat out. | B．Stay in. | C．Go to the movies. |
5 . USA TODAY 10Best's Readers Choice Awards are currently on hold.We asked our readers to vote for the top events across six categories:music,general food,specialty food,film,cultural and emerging industries(founded in the past five years).These are some of the winners:
Kutztown Folk Festival
The nine-day Kutztown Folk Festival is the nation's oldest continuously operated folk life festival,drawing visitors from around the globe.A celebration of Pennsylvania Dutch culture and heritage,the event includes America's largest quilt sale,200 craftsmen and folk artists,local food and family friendly entertainment.
Water Lantern Festival
The Water Lantern Festival is all about connections.Magical nights in cities across the US include food,live music and the beauty of thousands of lanterns decorated with letters of love, hope and dreams floating on the water.
Carnaval of Quebec
The Quebec Carnaval is a 10-day festival of winter,the world's largest,complete with nighl parades(庆祝游行），ice skating,snow sculptures and a towering ice palace.Other highlighls include ice canoe racing,a sugar shack and iconic Caribou drinks.
San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade
San Francisco has celebrated its Chinese heritage during its annual Chinese New Year Festival&Parade since just after the Gold Rush.The parade ranks among the best in the world, with 100 units,fancy costumes,fireworks and a 268-foot Golden Dragon,which takes a team of 100 men and women to march through the streets.It has become one of the largest events of its kind in the world,drawing some three million spectators and television viewers.
1. What can you see during Kutztown Folk Festival?| A．Modern arts. |
| B．Quilts for sale. |
| C．Traditional weddings. |
| D．Shows on stage. |
| A．Kutztown Folk Festival. |
| B．Carnaval of Quebec. |
| C．Water Lantern Festival. |
| D．San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade. |
| A．include special food |
| B．relate to parades |
| C．take place only at nights |
| D．have sculpture exhibitions |
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Four months ago I was walking on the campus while I heard two students saying that Mrs. Wu, our English teacher, would retire next month.
I returned to the classroom and shared the news for my classmates. To express our thanks to Mrs. Wu for her patient teaching, we agreed on a celebration after a heating discussion.
After school we began to make fully preparations. I went to a flower shop, where I bought a bunch of flowers, represents our love and respect for our dear teacher. One of my classmate had some PowerPiont slides made, which included many photos recording the touching moments we spent them together.
When she came into the classroom on Wednesday morning, all of us stood up. I presented the flowers to him. With tears in her eyes, Mrs. Wu was greatly moved by what we do! She said her feelings were beyond words.
8 . Happy Campers Summer Retreat
As a parent, your child’s health and happiness are the most important things to you, which can be difficult to achieve. The Happy Campers Summer Retreat was developed to help parents with this challenge.
Founded in 1998 by Michael Gibson, our summer camp is open to children during the holidays, from May to September. We look after lots of children every single year. Our camp is based in the Colorado Mountains, and it offers a lot of different activities for children.
Our program helps improve:
• Physical fitness
• Problem-solving skills
• Social skills
• Sports ability and experience
The Happy Campers Summer Retreat can benefit all children. Some children are good at school, but rarely active. Our program will help encourage an interest in sports. Other children are mainly interested in sports. These children will not only play sports, but will also learn new skills, such as teamwork skills, social skills, and communication skills. Children will also have the chance to try new activities. Our program is designed to help develop a complete and fully active child.
At very affordable prices, our program is available to any family in America. Your child’s stay can be as short as a week or as long as six weeks.
Why not call us today or click here to join our camp? Take action now and give your child this great chance!
1. How long does the camp last every year?| A．One week. | B．Five months. |
| C．Six weeks. | D．One month. |
| A．How to deal with people. | B．How to choose a strong team. |
| C．How to avoid physical problems. | D．How to stay interested in something. |
| A．To describe the history of the camp. |
| B．To compare the camp with other activities. |
| C．To encourage parents to send their children to the camp. |
| D．To tell parents about the benefits of outdoor activities. |
9 . No matter where you go around the globe, everybody loves to celebrate. And when it comes to celebration, festivals offer something for everyone.
Mardi Gras （New Orleans, Louisiana）
Also known as Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras in New Orleans is a cultural event. Though the celebration
is held every year on the day before Ash Wednesday, the festivities last for months, banning in November throughout January and early February. And if you love music, check out the annual Galactic concert at the world-famous Tipitina’s on Lundi Gras (the day before Mardi Gras).
La Tomatina （Valencia, Spain）
Launched way back in 1945, La Tomatina is one of the oldest festivals on our list. It's also easily the happiest but the messiest, coming off like the world's biggest food fight.
Legend has it that the whole thing started when some local boys joined a parade alongside musicians. The boys made the performers so angry that they tried hit the boys, and a vendor's (小摊贩)vegetable stand fell victim to the incident.
If you go, please follow some simple rules: Don't throw hard objects, squash the tomato before throwing it, stay a safe distance away from tomato trucks, and stop in time.
Montreux Jazz Festival （Switzerland）
Founded back in 1967, Montreux is one of the oldest music festivals in the world. It's also the second largest jazz festival, after the Montreal International Jazz Festival. That Canadian concert may attract more visitors-around 2 million annually. But Montreux benefits from its pretty location on the attractive shores of Lake Geneva. The area is particularly beautiful in late June/early July, when the festival is held.
1. When is Galactic concert held?| A．On Mardi Gras. | B．On Lundi Gras. |
| C．On Montreux Jazz Festival. | D．On La Tomatina. |
| A．Punish naughty boys. | B．Enjoy musicians' performance. |
| C．Throw tomatoes without hurting. | D．Catch people who destroy tomatoes. |
| A．News report. | B．Academic journal. |
| C．Conceit brochure. | D．Travel magazine. |
Dancing is universal. Humans
In 1982 the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI) established April 29 us International Dance Day to celebrate the
The ITI created this holiday to promote dance across the world, to allow people
Every year the ITI selects
