1 . Teenagers in England do much the same as children in America do. They enjoy sending messages by their mobile phones and they also like swimming, listening to the latest music, watching TV and surfing the Internet.
How do teenagers in England spend their free time and holidays? Let’s follow Sally, a British teenager, and spend five days with her during her school holiday.
Day One
After breakfast, Sally’s mother went out and left her alone at home. She checked her mobile phone during lunch—one of her friends sent her a message early in the morning. Dinner was at 6:30 pm. After that, she finished her English homework. Then she surfed the Internet.
Day Two
Sally and her mother paid a visit to their friends and went swimming together. Later, they went shopping for clothes and books, and had dinner in a restaurant.
Day Three
She went to the supermarket with her mother to buy fish and chips for lunch as well as some pens. After she got back home, she spent the next few hours surfing the Internet and watching TV.
Day Four
She surfed the Internet. Her mother took her out for lunch before she went to work. She then read stories after lunch.
Day Five
She woke up at 2 pm, and so did her mother. They went to a park. Her mother met some friends there. When they got home, it was already time for dinner. Afterwards, she did her homework until 10 pm.
1. When did Sally do her homework?| A．In the morning. | B．In the afternoon. |
| C．At lunch time. | D．In the evening. |
| A．food for lunch and pens | B．some books and pens |
| C．some fish and clothes | D．food and books |
| A．She went swimming. |
| B．She went out for breakfast. |
| C．She read books. |
| D．She went shopping. |
| A．surfing the Internet has become an important part of teenagers’ lives |
| B．parents shouldn’t leave teenagers alone at home |
| C．teenagers don’t usually do their homework during their school holidays |
| D．a park is the best place to meet a friend |
2 . While established by Woodrow Wilson as a holiday in the United States in 1911, the practice of recognizing mothers on a specific day or time of year has spread to more than 40 countries. Here's a look at the various traditions.
France
Mother's Day in France only started in the 1950s. After World War I, it was celebrated on the last Sunday in May, unless it conflicted with the Pentecost（五旬节）. If it did, mothers were celebrated on the first Sunday of June. Regardless of the day, a traditional gif is a flower-shaped cake.
Japan
Following WWI, Mother's Day in Japan gained some popularity, and it is now celebrated on the second Sunday of May. Gifts include red or pink conations（康乃馨） as they symbolize sweetness and purity. Children will often draw pictures of their mothers and present them to mom in addition to preparing dishes that their mothers have taught them.
Sweden
Celebrated on the last Sunday in May, the day isn't all that different from the U. S. version. There's breakfast in bed and homemade cards and the like. One difference is that the Swedish Red Cross collects money by selling red plastic flowers. The money from the flowers goes to mothers and children in need.
Thailand
While all mothers are recognized during Mother's Day in Thailand, the holiday is largely centered on Sirikit, the queen mother of Thailand. Mother's Day is celebrated on her birthday, August 12, and public places and households are decorated with lights and pictures of Sirikit. Flowers like jasmine are popular gifts.
1. What do Japanese children usually do for their mothers on Mother's Day?| A．Buy pictures. | B．Cook meals. | C．Grow flowers. | D．Present cards. |
| A．France. | B．Japan. | C．Thailand. | D．Sweden. |
| A．To tell us how different countries celebrate Mother's Day. |
| B．To protect traditions of Mother's Day in different places. |
| C．To introduce the origin and development of Mother's Day. |
| D．To call on us to show respect for our mother on Mother's Day. |
3 . The Sahara Festival is a celebration of the very recent past. The three-day event is not fixed to the same dates each year, but generally takes place in November or December. It is well attended by tourists, but even better attended by locals.
During the opening ceremonies (仪式), after the official greetings from the government leaders, people who attend the festival begin to march smartly before the viewing stands, and white camels transport their riders across the sands. Horsemen from different nations display their beautiful clothes and their fine horsemanship. One following another, groups of musicians and dancers from all over the Sahara take their turns to show off their wonderful traditional culture. Groups of men in blue and yellow play horns and beat drums as they dance in different designs. On their knees in the sand, a group of women in long dark dresses dance with their hair: their long, dark, shiny hair is thrown back and forth in the wind to the rhythm of their dance.
The local and visiting Italian dogs are anxious to run after hares. The crowd is on its feet for the camel races. Camels and riders run far into the distance, and then return to the finish line in front of the cheering people.
Towards the evening, there comes the grand finale of the opening day, an extremely exciting horse race. All the riders run very fast on horseback. Some riders hang off the side of their saddles. Some even ride upside down — their legs and feet straight up in the air — all at full speed. Others rush down the course together, men arm in arm, on different horses. On and on they went. So fast and so wonderful!
1. Which of the following is true about the Sahara Festival?| A．It has a very long history in North Africa. |
| B．It is held in the same place on the same day. |
| C．It is attended mainly by the people in the Sahara. |
| D．It is celebrated mostly by travelers from different countries. |
| A．Musicians, dancers, horses and hares. |
| B．Camel riders, musicians, dogs and hares. |
| C．Horsemen, dancers, camels and dogs. |
| D．Musicians, officials, camels and horses. |
| A．The first part of the opening day. |
| B．The middle of the opening day. |
| C．The last part of the opening day. |
| D．The whole of the opening day. |
| A．What happens on the opening day of the Sahara Festival. |
| B．How people celebrate during the three-day Sahara Festival. |
| C．What takes place at the closing ceremonies of the Sahara Festival. |
| D．How animals race on the first and the last days of the Sahara Festival. |
4 . New Year’s Day in China
National holidays in China are those festivals decided by the government that everyone gets to enjoy.
Because of the different longitudes (经度) upon which countries lie in the world, the time of the celebration changes. China is the twelfth country to celebrate the event and the people are rewarded with one day’s vacation.
| A．“Yuan” means “at the beginning”. |
| B．Many colorful programs are shown on TV. |
| C．It’s a day for the working people worldwide. |
| D．New Year’s Day is a big holiday for the Chinese people. |
| E．Everyone has the right to get off work during these holidays. |
| F．You can read about how, where，and when to watch the program. |
| G．Great hopes for an excellent year are planted in everyone’s mind. |
5 . 2018 Music Festivals, UK
The Green Gathering
Date:15th Aug. ---22nd Aug
Location: Chepstow Center
Details: Over 100 live bands plus DJs on five private solar-powered stages. A wonderful site in a wooded area of outstanding natural beauty. 8 days of inspiration and relaxation are about traditional crafts, campaign stalls(活动摊位), and a magical kids’ area.
Sport Beat Music Festival
Date: 20th Aug. ---29th Aug
Location: Oxstalls Sports Park
Details: Time for fun in the sun with Sport Beat. The festival is for those who wish there are volleyball and netball games that take place over the weekend. Attractions include: ball coaching, food village, and bars. Please see details for VIP passes on our website.
Creamfields Festival
Date: 26th Aug.---28th Aug
Location: Daresbury Court
Details: Creamfields is the world’s leading dance music festival. Creamfields is famous for many things, not just its traditional world class dancing but its unbeatable atmosphere! The festival mixes together style breaking pioneers from across the DJ and live music spectrum(声谱).
Wilkestock Charity(慈善)Music Festival
Date:27th Aug.---31st Aug
Location: Wilkestock Stadium
Details: With entertainment this year from mystery jets to a huge electronic lineup(陈容), this festival keeps turning up the heat year on year while keeping all profits donated direct to charity.
1. At which festival can children probably enjoy themselves thoroughly?| A．Creamfields Festival | B．The Green Gathering |
| C．Sport Beat Music Festival | D．Wilkestock Charity Music Festival |
| A．At Wilkestock Stadium | B．At Daresbury Court |
| C．At Oxstalls Sports Park | D．At Chepstow Center |
| A．Its mystery jets | B．Its traditional crafts |
| C．Its food village | D．Its matchless atmosphere |
| A．It has five private solar-powered stages |
| B．It offers performance in the open air |
| C．It entertains people with live music |
| D．It gives its earnings to people in need |
