Every culture in the world celebrates festivals. Though different festivals have different origins, the spirit of
The harvest festival,
Customs change with the
Nowadays, businesses take advantage of the celebrations and make festivals
Festivals reflect people’s wishes, beliefs, faiths and attitudes towards life. If you study festivals
Children are always happy on the day
These counselors are often college students
1. What does the boy want to celebrate?
A.His 18th birthday. | B.His 19th birthday. | C.His 20th birthday. |
A.In a bar. | B.At his home. | C.In a restaurant. |
A.Making a salad. | B.Buying some flowers. | C.Buying some drinks. |
A.On Saturday morning. | B.On Saturday afternoon. | C.On Sunday morning. |
Here is some advice for teenagers about what to do at parties in the UK.
First, dress
5 . Community Celebrations
The Story of Artist John BiggersAs the 100th birthday of the late (已故) John Biggers is coming near in 2024, the MFAH celebrates his legacy (遗产) . These videos present a conversation with art it she encouraged, and a look at the wall painting he was invited to paint, describing Black longshoremen of Houston.
A Mosaic of Art and CommunityMeet the Jubilee Quilt Circle, created in the 1990s to protect the legacy of African American quilting (被子) while encouraging personal growth opportunities and experiences in Houston. In this two-part video series, hear from Jubilee members and learn about the central community spirit that goes into the art of quilt-making.
I, Too, Am America.Virtual(虚拟的) experiences―dance, music, spoken-word performances, interviews and more-pay honour to the African American artists whose work is on view in the Museum’s Nancy and Rich Kinder Building. The heading “I Too, We Two!” recognizes the team spirit between the Ensemble Theatre and the MFA Hand also includes the Ensemble Theatre’s virtual.
My Journey with FlamencoSee the different styles of flamenco, a form of Spanish song and dance based on the music traditions of southern Spain from the 9th to 14th centuries. These videos’ leading role is An a María Barceló and the founders of Houston flamenco performance company Solero Flamenco: Jeremías García and Irma La Paloma. The show Glory of Spain: Treasures from the Hispanic Society Museum & amp; Library provides the inspiration (启发).
1. What is the purpose of The Story of Artist John Biggers?A.To celebrate a festival. | B.To honor a late artist. |
C.To introduce a tradition. | D.To show the life of the Black. |
A.World-famous paintings. | B.Online art performances. |
C.Spanish songs and dance. | D.Art of making bedclothes. |
A.I Too, We Two! | B.My Journey with Flamenco. |
C.A Mosaic of Art and Community. | D.The Story of Artist John Biggers. |
Christmas Day, the 25th of December, is the biggest festival that
In the large shops, preparations for Christmas
Preparations are also made at home. Special puddings and cakes are eaten on Christmas Day and these have
Although everyone enjoys Christmas Day, it is particularly enjoyed by children, who get very excited because of the presents which
A. abandoned B. ceremonies C. duties D. jewelry E. memorable F. instructions G. historical H. occasion I. predictions J. supposed K. traditional |
One-Month-Old Feast and One-Year-Old Catch (Zhuazhou) of Babies
In China, One-Month-Old Feast and One-Year-Old Catch of a baby are of unique Chinese characteristics. These two
On the day when a baby is a month old, the family of the baby will invite their friends and relatives to a ceremony to celebrate the
“Zhou” in the word “zhuazhou” means “a baby is one year old”. The earliest
8 . When I was a kid, I really looked forward to all holidays.
A.I knew what they meant for me. |
B.It’s more about bringing back good memories. |
C.I think the feeling of surprise never seems to disappear. |
D.Food has always been the center part of many holidays. |
E.Holidays are perfect occasions to enjoy some easy time with our family. |
F.The most important part of any holiday is the gathering of the whole family. |
G.The longer you prepare it, the more satisfied you will be later when it’s done. |
9 . Christmas Activities for Adults
·Organise a Charity Show
Christmas is about spreading joy and love, and it’s also about giving. We give our family presents on this day to show them happiness and love, don’t we? But have you ever wondered how the poor celebrate their Christmas? Does Santa leave gifts for them too?
·Visit Orphanages(孤儿院)and Old Age Homes
Christmas is an occasion for the entire family to come together and celebrate. More than the celebration, we look forward to being near our close ones.
·Start a Donation Drive
If you have the time, organise a donation drive in your locality. A lot of people will want to donate clothes , accessories (衣服的配饰)and other necessary items.
A.Shopping is an entirely different experience during Christmas. |
B.With Christmas just around the corner, it is time for us to plan our holidays. |
C.Along with gifts, if you donate these to people as well, it will really make a difference. |
D.Now that you know these activities, you can select a few of them to keep yourself busy. |
E.As for charity, you can arrange for a show in your circle of friends or in your neighbourhood. |
F.Gifting something to your family members, friends and colleagues is important during Christmas. |
G.The same joy can be shared with people who don’t have the company of their family on this happy occasion. |
Communities across the UK have come together to celebrate all those who gave their time to help people during the pandemic. Thank You Day saw events take place across the country on Sunday.
In Coventry, a public ceremony
Play at the Wimbledon Championships
Hundreds of people gathered at Wimbledon Park to enjoy free community tennis events.
Julie Siddiqi, one of the original proposers ( 提 议 人 ) for Thank You Day, said, “It was wonderful for me to start Thank You Day in Coventry. Communities have done so much during this past difficult year. Lots of people should