1 . Winter Solstice Celebrations From Around the World
The winter solstice (冬至), the longest night of the year, falls on December 21 or 22 in the Northern Hemisphere and June 20 or 21 in the Southern. Since ancient times, people all over the world have celebrated this important astronomical occurrence in different ways. Here are some solstice traditions both new and old to help light your way to longer days.
Soyal
Soyal is the winter solstice celebration of the Hopi Indians of northern Arizona. Ceremonies and rituals include purification, dancing, and sometimes gift-giving. On the day, Hopi welcome the protective spirits from the mountains.
Saturnalia
The ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia is perhaps the most closely linked with the modern celebration of Christmas. This festival happened around the time of the winter solstice and celebrated the end of the planting season. There were games and feasts and gift-giving for several days.
Midwinter in Antarctica
Even Antarctica gets its share of solstice celebration, thanks to the researchers staying there over the long, dangerously cold season. While those of us in the Northern Hemisphere are enjoying the most daylight hours, in the Southern Hemisphere they are celebrating Midwinter. Festivities include special meals, films, and sometimes even handmade gifts.
Dong Zhi
Dong Zhi, the “arrival of winter”, is an important festival in China. It is a time for family to get together and celebrate the year they have had. The holiday generally falls between the 21st and 23rd of December. It is thought to have started as an end-of-harvest festival. Special foods, such as Tang Yuan and Jiaozi, are enjoyed. Friends and family members occasionally express their blessings and care to each other through gifts.
1. Which of the following festivals has something with Christmas?A.Soyal. | B.Saturnalia. |
C.Midwinter in Antarctica. | D.Dong Zhi. |
A.They fall on the same day. |
B.They welcome protective spirits. |
C.They mark the end of the year’s harvest. |
D.Their celebrations all include gift-giving. |
A.News. | B.Sports. | C.Culture. | D.Weather. |
Time: July 16th - July 21st
Place: Red Star Summer Campsite
Members: 5 teachers and 30 students
Activities: Day 1: ▲learned the rules of camp
▲learned to make a campfire by rubbing two wooden sticks together
Day 2: ▲had a boat race and a picnic
▲learned to figure out the directions by observing the stars
Days 3-5: had a 3-day hike in the woods for the rest of the camp
Feelings: The experience was enjoyable and unforgettable.
注意:1.词数100左右,开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Mike,
I’m delighted to share with you something about the summer camp I took part in last July.
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Best regards,
Yours,
Li Hua
1. What do the speakers agree to do this weekend?
A.Go on a trip. |
B.Get their car repaired. |
C.Turn off the electricity at home. |
A.He thinks it's a crazy idea. |
B.He doubts if he can conduct it. |
C.He believes he can carry out it easily. |
A.Surf the Internet. |
B.Get ready to go out. |
C.Look up some information in the book. |
要点提示:
1. 运动健身;2. 学习乐器;3. 学做家务;4. 社区服务;5. 外出旅行。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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A.Enjoying their honeymoon. | B.Attending a wedding. | C.Seeing a movie. |
All around the world, families celebrate special days together. Traditions for these days
Families in most countries have a special day to celebrate mothers. In Serbia, this day is on
In China, they say that babies are one year old when they are born. After that, all children celebrate their birthday on New Year’s Day because that’s when they grow a year
1. Why does the woman talk to the man?
A.To ask for his help. |
B.To invite him to the music festival. |
C.To introduce a folk band to him. |
A.On Friday. | B.On Saturday. | C.On Sunday. |
A.Arriving by 6:00 a.m. | B.Taking something to sit on. | C.Lining up in the park. |
8 . The Qingming Festival is celebrated with a three-day national holiday, whose name originates from the saying “Plants start to revive and prosper at Qingming in a clean and bright way. Thus, the festival is called Qingming,” which means clean and bright.
Tomb sweeping.
Spring outing. The time around the Qingming Festival is one of the most suitable seasons fora spring outing, as plants are thriving and flowers are blooming. People can have a great time outdoors with their friends and family.
Qingtuan, a green rice ball tiny enough to fit into your hand, is also called Qingmingguo or Aiguo.
A.With each different look comes a good blessing. |
B.The tradition of tomb sweeping originates from the Qin Dynasty. |
C.The two main activities over the festival include tomb sweeping and going on a spring outing. |
D.Family members gather together to celebrate and taste the food. |
E.Playing football and flying kites are popular activities. |
F.Many traditional customs are practiced to show respect for our ancestors. |
G.It is popular in the southern regions of the Yangtze River. |
1. 活动策划;
2. 录制过程;
3. 教师的感受。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
10 . A new year is a powerful occasion: It’s a time when we
Organizers of the popular Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration in New York City will go
It’s the first time in 114 years that a massive crowd will not be
In an effort to
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“One thing that will never
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On December 3lst, the Ball will
A.reflect on | B.take on | C.decide on | D.rely on |
A.man | B.start | C.fruit | D.speaker |
A.hungry | B.blind | C.unnoticed | D.digital |
A.packed | B.forbidden | C.paid | D.scanned |
A.increase | B.delay | C.prevent | D.wind |
A.when | B.wherever | C.where | D.whenever |
A.anniversary | B.tradition | C.celebration | D.congratulation |
A.change | B.happen | C.evolve | D.remain |
A.Since | B.But | C.Because | D.And |
A.burst | B.drop | C.disappear | D.strike |