1. What are the speakers talking about?
| A．New Year in Canada. |
| B．Plans for a holiday. |
| C．A school in New Zealand. |
| A．Canada is cool. |
| B．She likes the cold weather. |
| C．She can have a sun bath. |
| A．Cold. | B．Cool. | C．Hot. |
| A．Meet Mary. | B．Stay with his aunt. | C．Celebrate a festival. |
2 . WUHAN, China (Reuters) — Large crowds took to the streets at midnight on Friday in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, celebrating the arrival of 2021 after a year scarred by a deadly pandemic (大流行) that killed thousands there and required the city to be locked down between the end of January and early April.
According to the tradition, hundreds gathered in front of the old Hankow Customs House building, one of the city’s most popular New Year’s Eve spots. When the building’s old clock reached midnight many people released balloons into the air, cheered and called out “happy new year” .
“I’m so so so incredibly happy,” said 20-year-old student and tourist Yang Wenxuan. “This is my first time in Wuhan. But it was so amazing.”
“I hope that I can successfully obtain my bachelor degree and I hope I can find a boyfriend,” Yang added.
There was a heavy police presence and strict crowd control. Some security personnel were seen telling several of the few people without masks that they must put one on if they wished to stay. Still, the countdown appeared to proceed peacefully, in a relaxed atmosphere.
The festivities came 12 months after the World Health Organization (WHO) said it first received word of cases of a pneumonia (肺炎) of an unknown cause in Wuhan, which later became known as the world’s first outbreak of COVID-19. A team of WHO experts is scheduled to arrive in China in January 2021 to find out the origins of the pandemic.
Wuhan has been largely virus free for months. But a recent small rise in cases in various Chinese cities, including Beijing, has reminded people in Wuhan that the pandemic is not over yet.
1. What is the passage mainly about?| A．A pandemic having killed thousands. | B．A college girl looking for a boyfriend. |
| C．A thrilling new year celebration in Wuhan. | D．A lock-down to stop the spreading of the virus. |
| A．Anxiety. | B．Disappointment. | C．Regret. | D．Excitement. |
| A．Security was a big concern among the people. |
| B．The origin of COVID-19 is yet to be identified. |
| C．People in Wuhan are no longer bothered by the disease. |
| D．The pandemic is going back to Wuhan from other parts of China. |
| A．A textbook. | B．A newspaper. | C．A guidebook. | D．A magazine. |
增加：在缺词处加个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：
1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
We got to the cafe an hour before Anna was scheduled arrive. Learning that they wanted to give Anna a birthday surprise, a friendly waiter was more than happier to be our partner. He finds some colourful balloons, for which we decorated the cafe. We had just done all the work while Anna came into sight. We greeted her with our smiles or the gift we had prepared before. Anna stood there, with tears filled her eyes. When I handed the gift to her, she was too excited that she couldn’t help screaming. “This is the best birthday surprise I have ever been received!” she cried, hugging me tightly.
4 . Christmas Activities for Adults
·Organise a Charity Show
Christmas is about spreading joy and love, and it’s also about giving. We give our family presents on this day to show them happiness and love, don’t we? But have you ever wondered how the poor celebrate their Christmas? Does Santa leave gifts for them too?
·Visit Orphanages(孤儿院)and Old Age Homes
Christmas is an occasion for the entire family to come together and celebrate. More than the celebration, we look forward to being near our close ones.
·Start a Donation Drive
If you have the time, organise a donation drive in your locality. A lot of people will want to donate clothes , accessories (衣服的配饰)and other necessary items.
| A．Shopping is an entirely different experience during Christmas. |
| B．With Christmas just around the corner, it is time for us to plan our holidays. |
| C．Along with gifts, if you donate these to people as well, it will really make a difference. |
| D．Now that you know these activities, you can select a few of them to keep yourself busy. |
| E．As for charity, you can arrange for a show in your circle of friends or in your neighbourhood. |
| F．Gifting something to your family members, friends and colleagues is important during Christmas. |
| G．The same joy can be shared with people who don’t have the company of their family on this happy occasion. |
5 . Summer is around the corner, and you may already be dreaming about how you’ll spend your break. Chances are, staying in school is not your top pick. But for 13-year-old Simone Jones of Philadelphia — and more than 2 million other students in the U.S. — going to school in the summer is the only choice. That’s because Simone goes to a year-round school.
In fact, year-round schools have almost the same number of vacation days as traditional-calendar schools. In a year-round school, summer break is usually shortened to about four weeks; the remaining vacation time gets spread out over the rest of the year. Simone, for example, gets a few weeks off in the fall, winter, and spring.
That extra time off during the school year can be a good thing. “Everyone thinks a year-round school is hard,” says Simone. “But the little breaks take a lot of pressure (压力) off us.”
Reorganizing the year can prevent summer learning loss — that is, forgetting what you’ve learned from the prior (之前的) school year. However, there is a downside. In fact, some schools have tried year-round schedules (时间表) only to turn back when it was difficult to carry out. Try setting up a soccer game with another school when you’re on a break every few weeks. Planning family trips can be difficult too, especially if siblings (兄弟姐妹) are on different school schedules.
What does summer vacation mean in our culture? It’s an American tradition, a time to create lasting memories. But is tradition a good enough reason to keep it around? Summer break began 120 years ago, when it was very hot in the summer, so schools started closing. Today, we have air conditioning. And most parents work. For many kids, summer days are spent mostly indoors, playing video games and watching TV. Clearly the world has changed. Is it time for summer break to change, too?
1. According to the text, Simone Jones _____.| A．suffers from summer heat | B．studies at a year-round school |
| C．has become tired of going to school | D．keeps forgetting what she’s learned at school |
| A．The number of vacation days. | B．When students go to school every day. |
| C．What subjects students may choose. | D．How the holidays are organized. |
| A．problem | B．choice | C．danger | D．duty |
| A．was started in the early 19th century | B．doesn’t have to be that long any more |
| C．is a tradition for people to keep alive | D．is a good time for kids to enjoy themselves |
With the Spring Festival come, there will be a long winter holiday. Therefore, I am not going to travel anywhere, because of I don’t want to join the crowds. Instead, I just want to stay at home and enjoyed the family time. I am so delightedly that my grandparents will come to stay with us for few days. So my parents decide to having a family hotpot and invite some relatives together. It is so a great reunion that everyone will have much fun. What’s more, we will drive to our hometown, what is near the city center. There will be fewer people and we can appreciate the beauty of natures.
There is a tradition in my family. On New Year’s Eve, all my relative will come to our house for a feast. As matter of fact, it isn’t the food that bring us together but the sense of belonging does. Making dumplings was always great fun. We put a coin into one of the dumplings. Everybody expects to eat the one with the coin inside, because it is said whomever gets the coin will have a good fortune in the followed year. When my mom serves the dumplings, they help ourselves immediately, hoping to get the good luck of our entirely year. The coin never comes to me, and I am pretty sure of that the luck is always there.
8 . CHINESE new year Celebrations
Check back for information about Chinese New Year (also called the Lunar New Year) celebrations, parades, and fireworks in the cities below. We typically update this page in early January.
Los Angeles (United States)
Annual Golden Dragon Parade(游行)
Saturday, February 4, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
North Broadway
The Golden Dragon Parade is the important Chinese cultural event in Southern California and draws over 100,000 visitors and tourists. The parade has been an annual event since 1898.
It features marching bands, lion and dragon dancers, performers, and over two dozen floats.
Learn more about Los Angeles Chinatown!
Vancouver (Canada)
Chinese New Year Parade
Saturday, January 28, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sunday, January 29, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sun Yat-Sen Plaza
It features different cultural performances, special lion dance, Kung Fu shows and more.
Learn more about Vancouver Chinatown!
London (England)
Chinese New Year Parade
Sunday, January 29, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Trafalgar Square
Floats, Chinese lion and dragon dance teams, local artists, food and craft shops. Continuous performances at Trafalgar Square. The biggest Lion and Dragon event in Europe!
Learn more about London Chinatown!
Sydney (Australia)
Lunar Lanterns
January 27 – February 12
Darling Harbour
Twelve extremely large Chinese lanterns, created by local artists to celebrate the animals of the Chinese zodiac(黄道带), will be shown at different places through the city. The lanterns – which were uncovered in 2016 – have been updated for 2017.
Learn more about Sydney Chinatown!
1. Which city has been celebrating Chinese New Year since a century ago?| A．Los Angeles. | B．Vancouver. | C．London. | D．Sydney. |
| A．North Broadway. | B．Sun Yat-Sen Plaza. |
| C．Trafalgar Square. | D．Darling Harbour. |
| A．It has attracted an audience of over 100,000. | B．It offers opportunities to shops and local artists. |
| C．It displays Chinese lanterns in different places. | D．It presents celebrations for 12 days in January. |
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
The Spring Festival, also knowing as the Chinese New Year, is a tradition festival in China. The Spring Festival usually falls in late January or early February. People celebrate them in different ways.
I always come back to home to celebrate the festival with my family. On the eve of the Spring Festival, all the family members will get together or have a big dinner. Then, while watching the Spring Festival Gala, we will play games and talk about which has happened recently until midnight.
On first day of the New Year, people usual wear new clothes and visit their relatives. They said “Happy New Year!” to each other, which is a good way to express their best wish for the coming year.
1. 时间：周五晚8点至9点
2. 地点：学生活动中心the Students’ Centre
3. 内容：唱生日歌、吃蛋糕、玩游戏等
4. 要求：准备小礼物
注意：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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