1 . What does the woman mean (意思)?
| A．She did not have a good time during her vacation. |
| B．She liked her vacation very much. |
| C．She didn’t have a holiday. |
| A．On August 14th. | B．On August 15th. | C．On August 16th. |
| A．His brother is coming to celebrate his birthday. |
| B．His brother will give him a birthday present. |
| C．His brother never forgets his own birthday. |
It was a cold yet sunny Sunday morning in February. Mom’s New Year’s resolution had been to get fit. Dad pushed her out of bed and told her to go jogging by the river. Later, he went downstairs and found the kids watching TV. He turned it off and said he was going to do something really special for Mom’s birthday. If overhearing anything, they just promised to keep it secret.
Jenny looked at Dad with a puzzled expression on her forehead and promised they wouldn’t say anything whatever happened. But Jenny reminded Mom’s birthday was in June and it might be a little too early to get all steamed up (非常激动) about it.
Silent for a moment, Dad said he was not getting everything ready but just wanted to spare enough time for preparation as this year it’s a bigger deal than usual. She was going to be 50.
“50! Gosh, that’s half a century,” spluttered Gerry, “but I didn’t realize she was ancient!”
Indeed, that was why Dad started planning a special party for her. Dad talked with grandma about the plan because her house was the only one in the family that is spacious enough for all friends and relatives. Grandma quite agreed and also started preparing.
“But you know how Mom feels guilty to bother others. You’ve got to admit,” reminded Jenny. Thinking over the special occasion, Dad was continuing with the secret when one evening, Mom was sitting at the dinner table and she suddenly slapped her forehead, “I just realized that I am going to be 50 in June. Let’s just quietly forget about it. I want to mourn (哀悼) the passing of my youth in private.”
“Oh, come on, Mom, don’t be such a spoil-sport!” begged the kids, hoping to give Dad a hand.
Realizing no more chance to hide the secret, Dad carefully worded his thought and shared his plan of having a little party at grandma’s house. Mom was stunned (震惊的) to no reply.
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1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
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Discouraged, Dad told grandma what happened.
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June finally came, and they got everything ready as planned.
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1.暑假参加社会实践、社区劳动的重要意义；
2.你的暑假计划和安排；
3.发出倡议。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.不得出现真实姓名和学校名称。
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1. 活动安排∶2. 活动目的和意义。
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1. 词数100左右∶
2. 可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
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1. 暑假打算：加入志愿者团队去云南的一个小山村支教;
2. 支教原因: 帮助山村孩子学习；为将来累积工作经验;
3. 邀请Tom 参与。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已经给出。
Dear Tom,
In your last letter you asked my plan about the summer holiday.
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Looking forward to your reply.
Yours
Li Hua
8 . Join people around the world in a global celebration of Burns Night, honoring the poet Robert Burns. Burns was born in Alloway in 1759. More than 200 years after his death, the work of Scotland's national poet lives on through his poetry and songs, including: Auld Lang Syne and To A Mouse, Each year, communities around the world with a Scottish connection mark Burns Night with songs, dancing, poetry and a Burns Supper.
What is Burns Night?
Burns Night is a yearly celebration held on or around 25th January, the day when Burns was born. A Burns Night celebration can have many different elements and each community has its own traditions. The most important item is a Burns Supper.
What food is eaten at a Burns Supper?
A Burns Supper can be formal or informal and guests are traditionally invited to take turns in reciting Burns' poems or songs. Burns Supper special foods include Cock a Leekie Soup, Clootie dumpling and Scotch whisky.
Sites connected with the life of Robert Burns
If you'd like to find out more about the life of Robert Burns and the places he lived in, there are several museums devoted to his life and work, and you can also explore towns and villages with Burns connections. Click here to explore the website for more information.
1. Why do people celebrate Burns Night?| A．To share an animal tale. | B．To honor a Scottish poet. |
| C．To enjoy traditional food. | D．To improve Scotland's fame. |
| A．Recite Burns' poems or songs. | B．Invite guests to cook together. |
| C．Watch a video about Burns. | D．See a short film about museums. |
| A．A magazine. | B．A guidebook. | C．A website. | D．A newspaper. |
The Lantern Festival, a
In ancient times, young women,
1. What is the woman’s opinion toward rain on one’s birthday?
| A．Good for one’s grandfather. |
| B．It means a lot of money in the future. |
| C．It can be seen as a surprise. |
| A．To pick Peter up. |
| B．To go to a concert. |
| C．To prepare for the party. |
| A．Making money. | B．The weather. | C．A birthday party. |
