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1. What can the speakers do at Mary’s party?
| A．Enjoy flowers in the garden. | B．Cook in the backyard. | C．Swim in a pool. |
| A．Co-workers. | B．Strangers. | C．Neighbors. |
| A．At 2:30. | B．At 3:00. | C．At 3:30. |
When Nadim invited me to attend his sister’s wedding, I knew it would be the opportunity of a lifetime. The wedding ceremony
To experience the spirit of the Carnival for
1. What did the man buy?
| A．A pumpkin. | B．A lantern. | C．A costume. |
| A．Attend a party. |
| B．Go on a holiday. |
| C．Stay with her family. |
1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
| A．Brother and sister. | B．Father and daughter. | C．Mother and son. |
| A．By making a nice jacket. |
| B．By holding a surprise party. |
| C．By creating a handmade book. |
1. Who will have a birthday party tomorrow?
| A．Melina. | B．Jack. | C．Roy. |
| A．Yellow. | B．Green. | C．Red. |
| A．Arrive early. | B．Take the gifts. | C．Dress properly. |
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Dear Jack,
I am glad to receive your letter.
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Best wishes.
Yours
Lihua
8 . 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 |
9 . Famous Food Festivals Around the World
Food festivals are held all around the world every year, and people from different parts come to these festivals in large numbers to satisfy their taste buds(味蕾).
The Galway International Oyster(牡蛎)and Seafood Festival
Galway, Ireland
September 26 to September 29, 2023
This is the world's longest running oyster festival, first appearing in 1954. Apart from the excellent seafood that is served, the festival also features some exciting events such as oyster-eating contests, live music, tasting parties, etc.
The International Mango Festival
New Delhi, India
June 30 to July 2, 2023
This festival is a celebration of everything about mangoes. It features different kinds of mangoes and various food items that are made from them. The festival also holds a number of special events such as mango- eating competitions, mango-tasting events, quiz competitions, and plenty of traditional and folk performances.
The Garlic(大蒜)Festival
The Isle of Wight, England
August 17 to August 18, 2023
This is one of the largest events that the Isle of Wight hosts each year, and it shows recipes made from garlic. Some foods made out of garlic and garlic beer are available there. The festival also features live music and a country fair.
The Crave Sydney International Food Festival
Sydney, Australia
October 1 to October 31, 2023
This festival attracts a number of famous international chefs each year as visitors to experience the best of Australian food. From fine dining at famous restaurants to street food to cooking classes, this event has a lot in store for a visitor.
1. Where should you go if you want to enjoy mangoes?| A．Galway. | B．Sydney. | C．The Isle of Wight. | D．New Delhi. |
| A．It lasts for about a month. | B．It's the largest event in England. |
| C．Visitors can enjoy special garlic beer. | D．It only features live music. |
| A．the Garlic Festival | B．the Crave Sydney International Food Festival |
| C．the International Mango Festival | D．the Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival |
1.活动时间：农历正月十五晚6点至10点；
2.活动地点：湘山公园；
3.活动内容：观灯、猜灯谜、欣赏文艺表演等。
注意：
1.词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：湘山社区Xiangshan Community元宵节the Lantern Festival
猜灯谜guess lantern riddles
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Smith,
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Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
