A.Some flowers. | B.Some chocolate. | C.A novel. |
(Anna and Bob are talking on the way to school. Anna =A,Bob =B)
A: How was your summer vacation?
B: It was great.
A:
B: I went to Beijing in China.
A:
B: Because Beijing is an ancient and modern city.
A: Really?
B: Yes,there are.I visited the Great Wall ,Tiananmen Square,the Summer Palace.How about your vacation?
A:
B: Hmm...Maybe you should go to somewhere to relax yourself .
A:
A. Good idea.
B. It was boring.
C. Sounds terrible.
D. It was interesting.
E. Where did you go?
F. Why did you go there?
G. Are there many places of interest?
A.Crazy. | B.Surprised. | C.Tired. |
4 . In India, one of the most significant festivals is Diwali, which falls between October and November. It’s a five-day celebration that includes good food, fireworks, colored sand, and special candles and lamps.
In honor of Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth, people make special prayers on the first day to obtain blessings for welfare, success, and well-being. People welcome the goddess into their homes by decorating entrances with colorful lanterns and traditional designs. In addition, many people treat themselves to fine jewellery, praying for good fortune. Those who cannot afford so much, seek out cheaper items such as clothes or household goods.
The second day of the festival is called Kali Chaudas. For some, the day provides an opportunity to drive away misfortune from homes and businesses. They decorate their homes with clay lamps and create design patterns called Rangoli on the floor using colored powder or sand.
The third day is when the biggest celebrations occur, which begin early in the morning with a visit to a temple to seek the blessing of the goddess. As the sun sets, festival observers light up their homes with small lamps and enjoy delicious traditional foods with their loved ones.
The festival’s fourth day is celebrated in many different ways. Friends and relatives visit with gifts, sweets and best wishes for the season.
And the final day of the festival is called Bhai Dooj. It honors the close bond between brothers and sisters and is observed with traditional ceremonies and more delicious foods.
For children in India, Diwali is similar to Christmas. They get an entire week off from school and are treated to gifts, new clothes, amazing food, and, in the past at least, a large number of fireworks. It is no wonder that the festival ranks high among the country’s favorite celebrations.
1. People celebrate the first day of Diwali mainly for _________.A.good fortune |
B.colorful lanterns |
C.expensive jewellery |
D.traditional designs |
A.To design traditional patterns. |
B.To produce colored powder or sand. |
C.To help get rid of bad luck. |
D.To produce an opportunity in business. |
A.Exchange gifts and best wishes with his loved ones. |
B.Be busy decorating his home during the day. |
C.Get together with his sisters and brothers. |
D.Light up his home with small lamps. |
A.Having a week off. |
B.Getting Christmas gifts. |
C.Enjoying amazing food. |
D.Setting off fireworks. |
A.At 7:40 pm. | B.At 8:00 pm. | C.At 8:20 pm. |
1. When will the speakers go shopping?
A.On Sunday. | B.On Saturday. | C.On Friday. |
A.Jimmy. | B.The man. | C.Her mother. |
A.Father and daughter. | B.Brother and sister. | C.Classmates. |
A.Take a flight. | B.Attend a party. | C.Have a meeting. |
A.Holiday plans. |
B.Cultural traditions. |
C.The size of their families. |
A.Go to a party. | B.Leave a message. | C.Write an invitation. |
A.At 7:40 pm. | B.At 8:00 pm. | C.At 8:20 pm. |