1 . In the long history of about 5,000 years, numerous Chinese traditional festivals were celebrated in honour of gods or some significant days, some of which are passed down from generation to generation and people always practice special traditional activities in each festival.
The Qingming Festival
The Qingming Festival is on the 15th day after the Spring Equinox (春分), around April 4 or April 5 every year.
The Double Ninth Festival
The Winter Solstice (冬至)
The winter solstice is on around December 22 or 23 of the solar calendar each year. From that day on, the daytime will be longer and longer.
In China, this festival is in late January or early February, the last day of the lunar year. People celebrate it by having a family reunion dinner, setting off fireworks and staying up late. Breaking the dishes and bowls is a thing all the people are afraid of, but if you did it, you should say “Sui sui ping an!”
A.The Spring Festival |
B.New Year’s Eve |
C.People will go to commemorate (纪念) their ancestors |
D.People always visit their friends and relatives |
E.It is celebrated on Sep. 9th of the lunar calendar, around in October of the solar calendar |
F.It’s a holiday which is regarded as important as the Spring Festival |
G.It is a double-meaning word, meaning you will be safe during the new year |
Dottie's Thanksgiving Dinner
Dottie, a puppy, knew today was special. It was Thanksgiving and everyone was getting ready for a big dinner. The doorbell kept ringing as cousins, grandparents, uncles and aunts all came to visit.
Amazing smells were coming from the kitchen. Dottie was not allowed to be in the kitchen today. Mom said that she would get in the way. Dad said she would lick (舔) everything she could reach. They were both right.
The children had been asked to keep the dog out of the way. They did, at first. However, once their cousins arrived, they forgot about Dottie and started playing with each other. The dog got closer and closer to the kitchen. Everything smelled so good! On the edge of the table was a plate filled with slices of ham (火腿) . Before she had a chance to eat it, Dad saw her.
“No! Leave that alone, Dottie! No food for you,” he said. Then he let the dog out into the yard where some family members were playing football. Dottie smiled. This was good! She liked running. She grabbed (抓住) the football from a small boy and wouldn’t give it back. He started to cry, and Dottie got in trouble.
“That's enough, Dottie,” said Uncle Bill, taking the ball away from her. “Maybe you should go back in.” He opened the door again, and the sad puppy went inside.
The puppy went into the dining room and no one was there. Dottie went under the table. The tablecloth was so long that it hung down to the ground. This was a good place for a sleep, she thought.
In the kitchen, everything was ready. Mom and Dad began carrying big bowls and plates of delicious food into the dining room. “Before we get started, we should take a family picture,” suggested Mom. Dad agreed. They went to tell everyone to go outside for a Thanksgiving photo together.
Dottie's nose woke up before she did. She came out from under the table. She looked around. The house was empty. She remembered what Dad had said. “No food for you.” He was wrong.
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“Oh, YES, food for me!” Dottie thought, excitedly.
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“Oh my goodness!” said Mom.
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1. Where is Lucy’s mother from?
A.China. | B.The US. | C.The UK. |
A.Learn about Chinese culture. |
B.Look after her grandmother. |
C.Relax herself on her uncle’s farm. |
A.In the summer. | B.In the winter. | C.In the fall. |
A.His friends. | B.His mother. | C.His grandmother. |
4 . Ways to Make the Most of Your Summer Vacation
After a busy school year, there’s nothing wrong with watching TV, sleeping late or playing video games all day long. However, summer is the best time to have fun and prepare yourself for the next school year or the world beyond the classroom.
• Take a course to learn to cook. Nothing surprises and delights a family more than a teenager who can cook. You can contact community centers in your area to find out about cooking class offerings.
• Play a new sport to keep healthy.
• Volunteer to make a difference. Choose volunteer opportunities based on the things that matter most to you.
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A.You can also learn it by yourself |
B.Then find learning resources online |
C.Research colleges to decide your major |
D.You might volunteer at a local nursing home |
E.Research colleges to find out which one suits you |
F.To make your summer vacation meaningful, read on |
G.Learning one over the summer is a great way to stay fit |
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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. |
A.To enjoy the concert(音乐会). | B.To prepare a gift | C.To celebrate her birthday |
A.Jack. | B.Jane. | C.Ann. |
8 . The Torch Festival (火把节) is a traditional festival which is celebrated among some ethnic groups in southwestern China, such as the Yi, Bai, Hani, Lisu, and Lahu, etc. It usually falls on the 24th or 25th of June, with three days of celebrations. The festival came from worship (崇拜) of fire by ancestors (祖先). For some ethnic groups, it’s a tradition in the festival for elders to share farming experience with young people and educate them about taking care of crops.
During the festival, big torches are made to stand in all villages, with small torches placed in front of the door of each house. When night falls, the torches are lit and the villages are bright. At the same time, people walk around the fields and houses, holding small torches and placing the torches in the field corners. Inside the villages, young people are singing and dancing around the big torches that keep burning throughout the night. Other activities like horse races are also held during the festival.
In a horse race of the Yi people in Yunnan, torches are used to form hurdles for riders to get through. The Hani people in Yunnan traditionally tie fruits to torches with strings. When the strings are broken after the torches are lit, people struggle for the fruits for good luck.
For the Lisu people in Sichuan, the festival is an occasion for holding torch parades. Big torches are carried by teams of people, which is like a fire dragon. If different teams meet, it’s a tradition to exchange the big torches with one another.
1. What can we know about the Torch Festival from the first paragraph?A.It has nothing to do with farming. |
B.Its celebrations usually last two days. |
C.It is a traditional festival of all China. |
D.It is a festival to show worship of fire. |
A.ancestors. | B.young people. |
C.elders. | D.ethnic groups. |
A.Why the festival is enjoyed. | B.Where the festival is celebrated. |
C.How the festival is celebrated. | D.What torches are used for the festival. |
A.Holding torch parades. | B.Tying fruits to torches with strings. |
C.Struggling for fruits for good luck. | D.Using torches as hurdles for a horse race. |
1.发出邀请;
2.时间与地点;
3.活动安排。
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Dear Jack,
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If you don’t have any appointment then, we look forward to your coming.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
A.A plant. | B.A CD. | C.Some flowers. |