1. Where are the speakers?
| A．At a bus stop. | B．At a movie theater. | C．At a shopping mall. |
| A．Have coffee with cousins. | B．Do some housework. | C．See a new movie. |
1. What does the man think of the woman’s description?
| A．Brief. | B．Untrue. | C．Excellent. |
| A．Wedding photographs. |
| B．Wedding celebrations. |
| C．Wedding decorations. |
The annual CCTV Spring Festival gala
The gala was also aired in about 200 countries in 68 languages,
This year, the gala, besides Beijing, had four branch venues in Shenyang, Liaoning province, Xi’an, Shaanxi province, Changsha, Hunan province, and Kashgar in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.
Audience enjoyed a
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1. What color is the woman’s dress probably?
| A．White. | B．Cream. | C．Silver and gold. |
| A．100. | B．200. | C．300. |
| A．Drinks. | B．Balloons. | C．Chair covers. |
| A．A birthday party. | B．A wedding ceremony. | C．A funeral. |
| A．Go camping. | B．Go skating. | C．Go volunteering. |
1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
| A．Buying a present. | B．Attending a concert. | C．Planning a birthday party. |
| A．See a movie. | B．Read a novel. | C．Meet up with Jane. |
7 . Winter Solstice Celebrations From Around the World
The winter solstice (冬至), the longest night of the year, falls on December 21 or 22 in the Northern Hemisphere and June 20 or 21 in the Southern. Since ancient times, people all over the world have celebrated this important astronomical occurrence in different ways. Here are some solstice traditions both new and old to help light your way to longer days.
Soyal
Soyal is the winter solstice celebration of the Hopi Indians of northern Arizona. Ceremonies and rituals include purification, dancing, and sometimes gift-giving. On the day, Hopi welcome the protective spirits from the mountains.
Saturnalia
The ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia is perhaps the most closely linked with the modern celebration of Christmas. This festival happened around the time of the winter solstice and celebrated the end of the planting season. There were games and feasts and gift-giving for several days.
Midwinter in Antarctica
Even Antarctica gets its share of solstice celebration, thanks to the researchers staying there over the long, dangerously cold season. While those of us in the Northern Hemisphere are enjoying the most daylight hours, in the Southern Hemisphere they are celebrating Midwinter. Festivities include special meals, films, and sometimes even handmade gifts.
Dong Zhi
Dong Zhi, the “arrival of winter”, is an important festival in China. It is a time for family to get together and celebrate the year they have had. The holiday generally falls between the 21st and 23rd of December. It is thought to have started as an end-of-harvest festival. Special foods, such as Tang Yuan and Jiaozi, are enjoyed. Friends and family members occasionally express their blessings and care to each other through gifts.
1. Which of the following festivals has something with Christmas?| A．Soyal. | B．Saturnalia. |
| C．Midwinter in Antarctica. | D．Dong Zhi. |
| A．They fall on the same day. |
| B．They welcome protective spirits. |
| C．They mark the end of the year’s harvest. |
| D．Their celebrations all include gift-giving. |
| A．News. | B．Sports. | C．Culture. | D．Weather. |
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| A．30 days. | B．15 days. | C．10 days. |
10 . The harvest season falls at different times of the year depending on region and climate, but festivals celebrating its arrival are held all over the world Some are the start of the season and the fist crops, while other are celebrations to give thanks for the blessing of a harvest.
Rice Harvest Festival (May ~ June)
The harvest festival is dedicated to Dewi Sni-the goddess of rice and fertility(丰产) celebrated by the people of Bali, Indonesia.
Mid-Autumn Festival (September ~ October)
Mooncakes and tea are served on Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival. Mid-Autumn Festival is also known as the Moon Festival, because it coincides with the full moon on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. It is also a time of family gatherings.
Yam Festival (August or September)
Men are carrying yams(山药) at the Yam Festival on the Trobriand Islands, Papua NewGuinea. The people there celebrate the end of the rainy season and the first appearance of yams.
Sukkoth (September ~ October)
Jewish people decorate the family Sukkah for the Jewish festival of Sukkot. A Sukkah is a temporary building where meals are taken for the week. The 8-day festival gives thanks to the harvest.
Pongal (January)
The 4-day festival of Pongal is a celebration of the rice harvest period. Held after the winter solstice(冬至), it celebrates the return of longer days of life-giving sunlight. Its name comes from a Tamil word, meaning “to boil”, and is also the name given to a rice dish that is prepared during this time.
1. Which festivals are related to rice?| A．Yam Festival and Sukkoth. |
| B．Mid-Autumn Festival and Yam Festival. |
| C．Rice Harvest Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival. |
| D．Pongal and Rice Harvest Festival. |
| A．Mooncakes. | B．Dumplings. | C．Sweet dumplings. | D．Zongzi. |
| A．Rice dishes. | B．Special houses. | C．Tea | D．Flowers |
