1 . While some customs like setting off fireworks and counting down the last few seconds seem universal, many countries have their own unique New Year’s Eve traditions.
Denmark: Break plates
A Danish tradition is to throw plates and dishes against friend’s and neighbor’s front doors. It’s a bit of a popularity contest as the bigger the pile of broken china is the next morning, the more friends and good luck you’ll have in the coming year.
Germany: Pouring lead
In Germany, people melt small pieces of lead in a spoon over a candle, then pour the liquid into cold water. The shapes from the lead pouring are supposed to reveal what the year ahead will bring. If the lead forms a ball, luck will roll one’s way, while the shape of a crown means wealth; a cross means death and a star will bring happiness.
Spain: Twelve grapes of luck
In Spain, one New Year’s tradition is to eat 12 grapes, one for each month of the coming year, to secure prosperity (繁荣). You need to eat one grape with each bell strike at midnight. The tradition dates from 1909 when farmers in Alicante came up with this idea to sell more grapes after an exceptional harvest.
Philippines: Round food, round clothes, round everything
In the Philippines, the start of the new year is all about the money. The locals believe that surrounding themselves with round things (to represent coins) will bring money or fortune. As a result, clothes with dots are worn and round food is eaten.
1. What is believed to bring good luck for the coming new year in Denmark?| A．A red candle. | B．Round food. | C．Broken china. | D．A lead cross. |
| A．A way to make coins. | B．An act to keep power. |
| C．A desire to be popular. | D．An idea to gain profit. |
| A．Fashion. | B．Travel. | C．Culture. | D．Entertainment. |
2 . Although the first Fourth of July fireworks began more than 200 years ago in Philadelphia, the celebration never grows old. So whether you’re starting your family’s Fourth of July traditions or just looking for a new place to see great fireworks this Independence Day, check out our list of top places to catch magnificent fireworks displays.
Bristol, Rhode Island
Bristol is credited with having the oldest Fourth of July celebration in the country, with a 230-year history of patriotic festivities. The town’s first Independence Day celebration was held in the early 1800s, more than two centuries ago. The celebration features a concert series at Independence Park, a performance from the Drum Corps, a carnival and parade, and of course, a beautiful fireworks show over the Bristol Harbor.
New York City, New York
Macy’s annual show is the nation’s largest fireworks display with more than 40,000 fireworks and a 38-year record of extraordinary entertainment. You can view the fireworks from anywhere with open views of the sky above the East River. This fireworks show has become an American tradition, and even those who can’t make the trip out to New York City can tune into NBC at 8 p.m., July 4.
Gorham, New Hampshire
Gorham’s Fourth of July Spectacular is one of New Hampshire’s longest running Independence Day celebrations, with four days of exciting events. The fireworks show will begin after dark on July 4 in the skies over the carnival. But that’s not the end of the fun. Stick around for another day to see a classic car parade and get your fill of the carnival rides and even visit Concord enjoying the breathtaking scenery.
1. Who will be interested in the Fourth of July activities?| A．Children who mean to relax themselves with friends. |
| B．Volunteers who desire to do something to serve the people. |
| C．Teachers who want students to acquire the history of fireworks. |
| D．Parents who hope to develop the family’s Independence Day traditions. |
| A．Concord. | B．Bristol. | C．Gorham. | D．New York City. |
| A．Philadelphia’s fireworks display. | B．Gorham’s Fourth of July Spectacular. |
| C．Macy’s annual show in New York. | D．Bristol’s Independence Day celebration. |
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| A．attitudes | B．beliefs | C．principles | D．standards |
| A．blamed | B．abandoned | C．ignored | D．teased |
| A．had | B．requested | C．happened | D．asked |
| A．agreed | B．attempted | C．failed | D．refused |
| A．order | B．fear | C．place | D．support |
| A．stubborn | B．curious | C．generous | D．normal |
| A．flee | B．withdraw | C．change | D．recover |
| A．routine | B．diet | C．dilemma | D．journey |
| A．event | B．adventure | C．lecture | D．ceremony |
| A．speech | B．review | C．writing | D．guess |
| A．explain | B．guarantee | C．witness | D．assume |
| A．showed off | B．took in | C．mixed up | D．passed out |
| A．improperly | B．certainly | C．rarely | D．unwillingly |
| A．occurred | B．counted | C．worked | D．mattered |
| A．muddy | B．broad | C．comfortable | D．smooth |
| A．prepared | B．stood | C．waited | D．cooked |
| A．fixed | B．picked | C．brought | D．cleaned |
| A．convincing | B．reminding | C．warning | D．promising |
| A．patient | B．conservative | C．rigid | D．careful |
| A．marks | B．equipment | C．progress | D．differences |
1. What does the boy want to celebrate?
| A．His 18th birthday. | B．His 19th birthday. | C．His 20th birthday. |
| A．In a bar. | B．In a restaurant. | C．At his home. |
| A．Making a salad. | B．Buying some drinks. | C．Buying some flowers. |
| A．On Saturday morning. |
| B．On Saturday afternoon. |
| C．On Sunday morning. |
5 . Prom(高中毕业舞会)is a day you’ll never forget. It’s one of the most important events of your senior year, one you certainly don’t want to miss.
About a month before prom, I started my countdown(倒计时). It took me about a week to find my dress. I bought it secondhand, but it was the most beautiful dress I’d ever seen-not too fancy, just the look I wanted. My shoes were bought from Wal-Mart. It might not seem the best place for shoes, but they were so comfortable that I couldn’t wait to dance all night long in them. My cousin Melissa did my hair and make-up. I received so many compliments(恭维）at prom about my hair and make-up and I felt grateful to her.
I had much fun with a group of friends. We danced for four hours and I felt as if my feet were going to fall off. After that came the dessert buffet(自助餐). There were four to five tables filled with sweets. I only had a piece of chocolate cheesecake and this little cup of strawberry dessert, but both were to die for.
By the time the casino(老虎机)and magician arrived, everyone was super tired. I wanted to sleep, but I went out into the hall with friends and took pictures. At around 6:30 am, we headed into the breakfast hall for breakfast and goodbyes. Although it wasn’t the last time we would be seeing each other, it felt as if we were leaving behind so much.
Prom is going to be one of the best times in your life. Don’t think of it as a dance. Think of it as a life-changing moment. I know it was for me.
1. Paragraph 2 is mainly about the author’s_______.| A．plans for the prom | B．decision to attend the prom |
| C．regrets at the prom | D．preparations for the prom |
| A．dancing | B．sleeping | C．taking photos | D．eating sweets |
| A．It is a good chance to dance |
| B．It is an occasion to say goodbye |
| C．It is a life-changing event with fun |
| D．It is the most important to senior students |
| A．Going to prom | B．Senior proms |
| C．Best time in your life | D．Last moment of senior year |
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Dear Tom,
I’m very happy to hearing from you. How is anything going? I really miss you. You ask me about my New Year plans in the last letter. They are as follows:
First, I will study hard than before because I want to admitted into a key university. I will work hard at school or finish my homework at the home. Besides, I will lead a healthy life by exercising regular and keeping a healthy diet. In the same time, I’ll spend more time with my family and friend. It can make me feel relaxed and happy.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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The winter holiday is coming. My classmates and I are talking about how to do during the holiday. We can chose between staying at home and take a trip. If we stay at home, it is comfortable but there is no need to spend money. But in that case, we will learn little about world. If we go on a trip abroad, we can broaden your view and gain knowledges we cannot get from books. Some classmates suggest we go to places of an interest nearby. I thought that it is a good idea. It does not cost many money, yet we can still learn a lot.
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I had an unforgettable experience in Beidaihe last summer. I went there for my holiday by my family. We lived in a big hotel which we could see the sea. We had stayed at there for three days. The first day, we went for walk along the seaside, and then we took a lot of interested photos. The second day, we went to a famous market and bought much presents. We have a good picnic on the seaside with the natives on the last day of the holiday. They performed all kind of programs that made us felt happy. We all enjoyed themselves in those days. If I have another holiday, I will go there again.
Who makes a wonderful dinner for you every day ? Who is willing to do everything for you ? Who taught you to walk
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On Mother’s Day, children can do lots of things to show
These carnivals might include parades, dancing in the streets day and night, loud music and colourful
