| A．He went shopping. | B．He watched a movie. | C．He read books at home. |
1. Where are the singers from?
| A．America. | B．France. | C．Canada. |
| A．On 17th. | B．On 18th. | C．On 19th. |
| A．It is aimed only at adults. |
| B．It will be performed for two days. |
| C．It will be done by a professional group. |
| A．The play. | B．The concert. | C．The dance. |
1. When did the speakers’ parents get married?
| A．15 years ago. | B．30 years ago. | C．35 years ago. |
| A．Send their parents on a trip. |
| B．Have a little wedding ceremony. |
| C．Invite some new friends to a party. |
| A．The man. | B．Mom and Dad. | C．The woman. |
1.时间与地点；
2.校庆内容；
3.你的评论。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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5 . Ostara, upon which Easter is based, is the Pagan celebration of the vernal equinox (春分).
The holiday is named after Eostre, a spring goddess of the Germanic tradition. There isn’t much written record of Eostre, and it is thought she was worshiped by tribes who used oral tradition rather than written words to record history. Eostre was a symbol of fertility—she may have been the original source of the association of eggs with springtime celebrations. She may also be responsible for the Easter rabbit—the spring equinox was a time when hares would come out and mate. A female hare can even conceive (受孕) while pregnant with another one—this remarkable fertility became a symbol of the season. Therefore, we get “Eostre rabbits” in the spring.
Growth and awakening are important parts of Ostara celebrations. Because the day marks the coming of the planting season, modern Pagans store seeds to later transfer outdoors after frost has disappeared. Caring for the seedling is like worshiping the goddess. Besides, drawings replace the pretty colors of new flowers.
For Pagans, Ostara is a time for spiritual awakening and rebirth. Walking meditation is a common practice and special attention is paid to the signs of nature coming back to life. New beginnings are coming, and there is much soul-searching and clearing away negative energy. This spiritual cleaning is also reflected in the practice of spring cleaning.
Whether you’re Pagan or not, you might have noticed many of your own springtime celebrations in Ostara celebrations, and there’s a reason why Pagan customs have been practiced pretty much in the same way because so much of it is simply human nature. Who could resist a springtime walk in a forest? Is there anyone who isn’t inspired by nature’s annual new beginning? So whatever your own tradition, honor the season with a spiritual cleaning and rebirth—to make room for beautiful things to come.
1. What can be inferred from the passage?| A．Ostara has a longer history than Easter. |
| B．Only Pagan celebrate Ostara nowadays. |
| C．Ostara is a celebration intended for females. |
| D．Most Ostara celebrations are not held outdoors. |
| A．Growth. | B．Drawings. |
| C．Flowers. | D．Spiritual awakening. |
| A．They can help to clean people’s spirit. |
| B．They are in need of some special attention. |
| C．It is common to hold the activities worldwide. |
| D．Written record of them is not talked about a lot. |
| A．They have the same origin and history. |
| B．It is human nature to pursue beautiful things. |
| C．Pagan customs have been spread to the world. |
| D．Pagans are good at learning from other cultures. |
(1)表达自己看到视频后的心情；
(2)赞扬他们的庆祝方式(如；包饺子)和富有中国元素的室内布置(如：中国结);
(3)询问他们如何庆祝别的国家的节日。
注意：
(1)字数不少于100字；
(2)庆祝方式和室内布置不仅限于所给提示；
(3)请适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。
参考词汇：饺子dumpling 中国结Chinese knot
7 . Our wedding was about to begin. My throat was tight and my cheeks got red, but I didn't care. I was ready to marry David Sanchez. We're a “nontraditional” couple: getting married in a bookstore that supports a charity to fight HIV and homelessness.
“Kim! I could walk you down the aisle (走道) if you like！” David's father offered gently.
“I'm OK. But I appreciate that，” I said with a smile. And I was reminded, again, of my dad's absence.
My father died of cancer six weeks ago. For the last two months, we tried to make him feel comfortable and loved as he departed from this world. He always told us that he didn't like a funeral (葬礼) and insisted that our wedding go forward as planned. But how could we honor him since the wedding would be the first time the family would gather after his death and some even didn't know he was sick?
During the ceremony, my dear friend Eva delivered a reading entitled “When Things Go Missing” by Kathryn Schulz. She paused and got everyone on the same page, “When we are experiencing it, loss often feels like confusion in the usual order of things. In fact, the entire plan of the universe consists of losing, and life amounts to a reverse (逆向的) savings account in which we are eventually robbed of everything.”
I felt the energy full of the room. Everyone was listening. By choosing to accept the pain, we knew what a wedding does to join two families and mark the next chapter for a couple. Loss became a compass that kept us away from a fantasy and toward celebrating the difficult realities of life.
After rings were exchanged, fried chicken was served, our friends offered so many funny and touching toasts, and finally David sang “Married” on my father's guitar. I felt joy filling all the holes in my soul. Celebrating my father's life at our wedding made me grateful for all the time I had spent with him.
1. Why did David's father offer to walk the author down the aisle?| A．To relieve her tension. |
| B．To welcome her to his family. |
| C．To play the author's late father's role. |
| D．To contribute something to the charity. |
| A．She got a compass as a wedding gift. |
| B．She enjoyed David's promise for their marriage. |
| C．She received more sympathy from families and friends. |
| D．She recalled the days spent with her father and understood life better. |
| A．Because she could keep away from the pain. |
| B．Because she knew everyone was listening. |
| C．Because she got more courage for the marriage and life. |
| D．Because she could read a piece of Kathryn Schulz's works. |
| A．It was held in a library. |
| B．It was a touching and happy one. |
| C．Kim and David turned it into a funeral. |
| D．There was no other activity except reading. |
8 . As the coronavirus pandemic has interrupted holiday events, some parks have not been allowed to open. A surprising number of parks, however, will be open to celebrate the holidays with twinkling-lights-filled special events.
Be aware that because of limited capacity to accommodate social distancing, most parks require visitors to make reservations. It goes without saying that in these uncertain times events may change with evolving conditions, so check with the parks for the latest details.
Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood in Tennessee
•When：Select days through Jan.3
•Details：dollywood.com/themepark/festivals
More than 5 million lights illuminate（照亮）nearly every building and tree through-out Dolly Parton’s park in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. And as you might expect, Dollywood features lots of holiday-themed shows and performances. The highlight is“Christmas in the Smokies”, an impressive production that is a tradition at the park. It is being presented indoors at Dolly Parton’s Celebrity Theater, although groups are being seated separately, and the audience capacity is reduced by about 50%. “Everybody needs a little light this Christmas,” says Pete Owens, VP of marketing and public relations.
Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Florida and Christmas Celebration at Busch Gardens Williamsburg in Virginia
·Florida：Friday to Jan.3
·Details：buschgardens.com/tampa/events
·Virginia：Select dates through Jan.3
·Details：buschgardens.com/williamsburg/events
The two Busch Gardens parks will be covered by lights and trimmed trees, and traditional Christmas songs will fill the air. Items served at the Williamsburg park will include a turkey dinner with all the fixings along with ginger cake for a treat. At the Tampa park, fireworks will light the sky, and the annual ice skating production,“Christmas on Ice,”will move to an outdoor theater.
“There’s nothing like a train ride for Christmas,”says Neal Thurman, president of the Florida park.“Guests will enjoy the Holly Jolly Express as well as our returning shows,’Three Kings Journey’ and ‘ Elmo’s Christmas Wish.’”
Holidays at Legoland Florida and Legoland California
·Florida：Select dates Nov.27-Dec.31
·Details：legoland.com/florida
·California：Select dates Friday to Jan.10
·Details：legoland.com/california
A sleigh（雪橇）with reindeer and a 30-foot-tall Christmas tree made of Lego blocks will be on display at the Florida park，along with special shows, meet-ups（from a distance）with holiday characters and fireworks. Lego-land California won’t be offering its rides and attractions but will feature holiday-themed outdoor dining and shopping as well as live music.
1. What should visitors do in advance to enter most parks?| A．They must make a reservation first. |
| B．They should restrict their visiting hours. |
| C．They must make sure they keep social distancing. |
| D．They should check with the parks for the latest details. |
| A．It is thought essential to give people hope during this tough time. |
| B．“Christmas in the Smokies” is not always shown in Dolly Parton’s park. |
| C．People prefer performances related to holiday themes. |
| D．The number of visitors to the park is reduced by half. |
| A．legoland.com/california or dollywood.com/themepark/festivals |
| B．legoland.com/florida or buschgardens.com/tampa/events |
| C．dollywood.com/themepark/festivals or legoland.com/California |
| D．buschgardens.com/williamsburg/events or dollywood.com/themepark/festivals |
| A．They can shake hands with holiday characters. |
| B．They can ride a sleigh with reindeers. |
| C．They can play with Lego blocks. |
| D．They can enjoy live music. |
| A．What to know about coronavirus. |
| B．When to celebrate Christmas. |
| C．Where to relax yourselves. |
| D．How to make your kids happy. |
1. What day is it today?
| A．Friday. | B．Saturday. | C．Sunday. |
| A．The food. | B．The games. | C．The music. |
| A．On foot. | B．By car. | C．By bus. |
10 . Imagine that while walking through a park one day, you begin to notice strange things all around you. People in colorful clothes from centuries ago walk on the paths. A magician is doing amazing tricks. Musicians play strange music on strange instruments. Knights on horseback show their skills in riding competitions. The smell of roasting meat begins to make your mouth water. A pleasant voice shouts, “Good morrow!”
What is going on? Have you traveled back in time? In a way, yes. You have found yourself in the midst of a Renaissance fair(文艺复兴节）！Since the 1960s, Renaissance fairs have grown in popularity in the US and Canada. Communities in at least 44 states and two Canadian provinces now hold annual Renaissance fairs. Over 200 fairs are held every year, with 40 in California alone. The first Renaissance fair was started in the 1960s by a school teacher in Southern California named Phyllis Patterson. She wanted to give her students a real-life history experience, so she created the “Renaissance Fair” in her backyard. The rest, as they say, is history.
Since Renaissance fairs are “living history”, you might think they are designed to be mainly educational. It’s true that some people try to make the fairs as genuine as possible. However, for many others, the key word is entertainment. With all the musicians and magicians walking about, you will definitely be entertained. A renaissance fair will be a feast for your eyes and your ears, not to mention your stomach.
You can enjoy sampling the food and drink while watching parades and live animal displays. Browse through the booths(摊位) and admire the artwork and handcrafts. You are sure to be both educated and entertained. If you’re wondering how to dress to attend a Renaissance fair, that’s up to you. Some people go all out and dress up in costumes. Others just go in their normal, everyday clothes. However you dress, you’re sure to be overwhelmed by the sights and sounds and smells of a Renaissance fair. And if you have ever wanted to travel back in time, here’s your chance.
1. What is the first paragraph about?| A．A chapter of a war novel. | B．A sight of the local market. |
| C．A slow walking in the park. | D．A scene of Renaissance fairs |
| A．To help her students become the master of history. |
| B．To allow her students to pay in her backyard. |
| C．To make her students experience history. |
| D．To give her students an experience of life. |
| A．communication | B．fun |
| C．business | D．adventure |
| A．you are free to dress for the fairs | B．you are taught to make art work |
| C．you have to look after live animals | D．you can enjoy food free of charge |
| A．Americans and Canadians like fairs more |
| B．Attending Renaissance fairs is to be educated |
| C．California is where modern fairs were born |
| D．Renaissance fairs are more popular than ever |
