1 . Party themes are a popular way to add something special to birthdays, anniversaries or any type of gathering. There are many options for putting together a French-themed party.     1    

Including French phrases in your invitation is an easy way to set the mood for a French-themed party. Conveniently enough, a number of standard invitation and party phrases are already French. “Hors d’ oeuvre” can be substituted for “appetizer (开胃小菜)”, for instance. The commonly-used “R. S. V. P.” stands for the French “repondez sil vous plait”, meaning please respond.    2    

You can use the French spellings for other words, too, particularly if you are throwing a French-themed party for an anniversary or other occasions. For instance, “Coeur” is French for “heart”, “enchante” means “enchanted”, and as many are already aware, “l’ amour” means “love”.     3    

    4     French music can be downloaded online if you don’t have access to a collection. French food can also be researched online. Crème Brulee, Eclairs and madeleines are all popular French desserts.

Decoration can be an important part of carrying off any theme. For a French-themed party, one way to improve your decoration is to use well-known French icons. The Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe are both recognizable architectural structures, for instance.    5     Another option is to decorate your dining area like an outdoor cafe in Paris.

A．So consider spelling out this phrase to add effect.

B．You might also post prints by famous French artists.

C．Music and food can add much to your French-themed party.

D．Anyone who has been to France will be eager to talk about it.

E．Besides, it can be relatively easy and inexpensive to create one.

F．These words can also be used in your decoration, thank-you notes and more.

G．Color schemes for French-themed parties can vary according to your preferences.

2 . Adults generally dislike getting older.     1     It’s no surprise, then, that many kids look forward to their birthdays, especially the 16th birthday. For girls in America, a “Sweet 16” birthday is an important rite (仪式) of passage that celebrates approaching adulthood.

In the United States, the 16th birthday is a mark that a girl has come of age. She is not a legal adult yet, but at 16, many girls can begin to learn to drive.     2     For many youths, the 16th birthday is a celebration of womanhood and marks the end of the girl’s childhood.

Society and media often put great importance on a girl’s 16th birthday.     3     Both of them have great personal importance. They think of their 16th birthdays like women think of their weddings.

    4     The event can be held in a garden, a park or somewhere else. Often, a girl has been planning her 16th birthday party for long and has a very specific idea about what she wants and who she wants to invite. As long as she doesn’t waste money, letting a girl plan her 16^th birthday is a great way to let her creativity and personality shine.

There are many theories about how the sweet 16th birthday came into being. Most connect the birthday celebration with the Mexican Quinceanera, which takes place on a girl’s 15th birthday, or European ancient coming-of-age celebrations.     5    

A．She is still just a little kid.

B．Many parties show a girl’s interest.

C．However, kids find “growing up” exciting.

D．The big part of a sweet 16th birthday is the party.

E．They can get jobs and take other adult responsibilities.

F．No matter where the celebration began, it has become a tradition.

G．Many movies show girls’ 16th birthdays are just as important as graduations.

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Importance of Festivals in a Child’s Life

Festivals are a part of our culture. We have grown up around them. Children enjoy festivals more than adults. In fact, there are a lot of things that children can learn from celebrating festivals.

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Festivals mean that the entire family can be together. Kids and parents find time to help each other to decorate their houses, prepare delicacies(美食), make gifts and so on. This allows children to form a stronger bond with their family and relatives.

Create a sense of togetherness

Celebrations always involve people coming together and helping each other to have a good time. In fact, it brings families closer and makes them more connected.

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Festivals are a great way to understand one’s culture. A child can be taught more about their culture and their country during festivals and celebrations. This makes them proud of their country and culture.

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Festivals also mean gift-giving and sharing. The exchange of gifts teaches children to share joys. When children participate in donating or gifting to the poor during festivals, they learn to share and care for others. While celebrations can be a fun time for children, the lessons they receive are even more valuable and long-lasting.

A. Bring family together
B. Learn the value of sharing
C. Understanding their parents
D. Help them know their culture

6 . Top 4 Chinese Music Festivals

Snow Mountain Music Festival

Snow Mountain Music Festival is the earliest large-scale outdoor music festival in China. It was initially started in 2002, and then held in 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2012 in Lijiang, southwest China’s Yunnan Province. Set against the beautiful natural landscape of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the festival has long been a favorite among folk music fans. It also organizes exhibitions showcasing art installations(装置), photography, visual arts and modern dance.

Zebra Music Festival

The Zebra Music Festival has been held many times since 2009, always taking place around the May holiday, in southwest China’s Chengdu City. The first edition attracted over 150,000 musical fans from across the world. The festival harbors a broad range of musical genres(类型), including pop, rock, rap and metal.

Zhangbei Grassland Music Festival

The Zhangbei Grassland Music Festival was first initiated in 2009, with over 100, 000 audiences attending over the course of three days, As it proved successful, festival sponsors decided to carry on with the event and have done so in northern China’s Hebei Province for many years running now. The festival takes “Go Wild” as its slogan(口号)and mixes natural grassland ecology with a low-carbon lifestyle.

Midi Modern Music Festival

Midi Modern Music Festival is China’s largest rock music festival. It was launched by the Beijing Midi School of Music and has become one of the best-received modern music festivals in China. The first one was held in May of 2000, and since then it has been held each year around the May or October holidays. As of May 2013, a total of 20 festival editions have taken place. The event regularly features environmental themes such as raising awareness for animals threatened by extinction or the nation’s air pollution.

1. Which music festival has the longest history?

A．Zebra Music Festival.	B．Midi Modern Music Festival.
C．Snow Mountain Music Festival.	D．Zhangbei Grassland Music Festival.

2. What do we know about Zebra Music Festival?

A．It’s set against the beautiful natural landscape.

B．It features a rich diversity of musical varieties.

C．It is the most popular one among folk music fans.

D．It attracts the most musical fans around the world.

3. What do the last two festivals have in common?

A．They are both held in May.	B．They share the same sponsor.
C．They share the same theme.	D．They both hold exhibitions.

8 . Weekends are a time to relax and a chance to leave your work behind and have some me time instead. But working from home has tended to blur (模糊) the lines between people’s personal space and workspace and many people are feeling stressed by the middle of the week. That’s why accepting the Swedish tradition of lillördag or “little Saturday” might be the answer to getting through the week.

This midweek celebration isn’t a vacation day; it’s more like a pause or break after work on Wednesdays to do something like enjoying a meal with your family or just watching an interesting TV show. “You let yourself enjoy something,” said Hanna Hedenius living in Stockholm. “You can see people celebrating on social media. On Instagram, you’ll see a picture of a glass of wine and some cheese, or ice cream, on Wednesday because people have a reason just to do it.”

There’s a national radio show that plays popular music on Wednesdays and there’s a podcast with topics that connect to the celebration of “little Saturday”. While not every Swede practices lillördag, most do see the pause as a way of getting through the workweek.

Self-care is important for people’s body and mind. Paula Gill Lopez, a professor of Fairfield University in Connecticut, told Everyday Health that the need for self-care is conspicuous. “We have an epidemic of anxiety and depression,” she said. “Everybody feels it.”

Self-care and wellness activities can range from eating healthy foods, to exercising, to taking time to relax. Many people don’t make time to care for themselves and that’s where lillördag comes in.

“Something like lillördag can be quite wise in helping people relax,” said Constanze Leineweber, associate professor at the Stress Research Institute of Stockholm University. “You can become encouraged with smaller goals within the week which you can reach and get a reward for.”

So if you’re feeling stressed, have a happy lillördag!

1. Why may people use lillördag as a way to get through a week?

A．They are under a lot of pressure at work.

B．They want more time to work from home.

C．They are easily affected by Swedish culture.

D．They want chances to share their workspace.

2. What does Hanna Hedenius mainly talk about in Paragraph 2?

A．The origin of lillördag.	B．The requirements of lillördag.
C．The importance of lillördag.	D．The celebrations of lillördag.

3. What does the underlined word “conspicuous” in Paragraph 4 mean?

A．Amazing.

B．Different.

C．Obvious.

D．Possible.

4. What’s Constanze Leineweber’s attitude towards lillördag?

A．Approving.

B．Uncaring.

C．Doubtful.

D．Dismissive.

9 . On May 17, the “Touching China” 2019 Award Ceremony went on the air on CCTV-1, and Professor William N. Brown from the School of Management of Xiamen University was awarded the honorary title “person of the year”.

The CCTV award speech says, “Open our hearts, for embracing enhances understanding; drop our biases, for nothing can separate us, even if it is the Pacific Ocean. Between the lines of your letters home, we can read your tales of China and your deep love for this country. Our dear friend from a far, China is forever a home away from home for you, and we all love you ‘cause you always feel at home in China.”

William Brown has served as a professor at the School of Management in Xiamen University since 1988. In 2002, he applied for permanent residence in China and became the first foreigner to be granted “Chinese Green Card” in Fujian Province. Having been working in China for 32 years, he knows and loves China, and has witnessed the rapid growth of China’s economy. Thanks to his introduction, cities like Xiamen and Quanzhou have earned their places on the honor roll of “International Garden Cities”. In addition, he has also been awarded the Chinese Government Friendship Award and Honorary Citizen of Xiamen.

By the end of 2018, he published a new book Off the Wall: How We Fell for China, recording and describing, from a unique global perspective, how China has changed and developed over the course of reform and opening up. In his acceptance speech at the ceremony, Brown said, “I don’t think I’ve done anything to touch China. On the contrary, China has touched me.” A bosom friend a far brings distant lands near. Charming Brown has been so charmed by China and its development. His stories of China are filed with such a deep love which has touched each and every one of us.

“Touching China” Award is a mind-nourishing brand program created by CCTV, and the year 2019 marksthe70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, and this annual event is a special honor to the extraordinary builders of a new China.

1. What can we learn about William Brown?

A．He applied for permanent residence in China in 1988.

B．He has deep love for his home so he wrote the book.

C．He contributed to some cities earning international places.

D．He was the first foreigner to be granted “Chinese Green Card” in China.

2. What does the underlined word “biases” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Prejudice.

B．Favor.

C．Objection.

D．Feelings.

3. How did Pro lessor Brown write his new book?

A．By recording and counting.	B．By arguing and recounting.
C．By describing and relating.	D．By writing lyrics and commenting.

4. What is this annual event intended for?

A．A common activity to a new China.

B．A usual honor to the defenders of China.

C．A special honor to a new builder of China.

D．A specific award to the unusual constructors of China.

10 . What do you do during the Spring Festival? Here is something about two students.

He Jian is thirteen years old. He lives with his parents in the city. He likes traditional Chinese festivals and the Spring Festival is his favorite. During the Spring Festival, he often visits his grandparents by bus. They live in a small village and they love He Jian very much. Every time He Jian gets to the village, his grandparents always get many traditional food ready, such as jiaozi and Niangao. He Jian likes niangao very much. This year he also met his cousin Ma Bin in his grandparents’ home. They were happy to play winter games.

Zheng Min is in Grade 7 and she’s twelve years old. She lives in Shanghai with her parents and grandparents. Her grandparents were teachers and collected many stories about the city. They often tell them to Zheng Min when she is free. During the Spring Festival this year, Zheng Min heard some stories about food in Shanghai when she ate out with her parents and grandparents. She wrote them on the computer and sent an email to her friend in New York.

1. How old is He Jian?

A．11

B．12

C．13

D．14

2. How does He Jian often visit his grandparents?

A．By bus.

B．By train.

C．By plane.

D．By bike.

3. During the spring festival this year, He Jian meet his _________ Ma Bin.

A．classmate

B．cousin

C．uncle

D．teacher

4. What does the underlined word “them” refer to?

A．Zheng Min’s parents.

B．Zheng Min’s grandparents.

C．The Chinese festivals.

D．The stories about Shanghai.

5. which of the following is TRUE about Zheng Min?

A．Her favorite food is niangao.

B．Her parents are teachers in Shanghai.

C．She lives with her parents and grandparents.

D．She called her friend in New York during the Spring Festival this year.