One of the most fun and fulfilling things during the season is to throw a Halloween party and boogie through the night with friends and family. When pumpkins, witch's hats and spiders make their annual appearance you can tell Halloween is approaching.
Whether it's a party for children or just one for adults, there are so many great treats, games, music and activities that you can enjoy yourselves in the city.
Dark Mirror-themed Party
With a scary theme - Dark Mirror (黑暗之镜), Lan Kwai Fong Chengdu this year will host a big Halloween party on October 31st with these elements: Ghost Parade, Haunted House, Costume Contest and so on. Participants could enjoy live music show, dance and play “trick or treat” games in the public outdoor area.
Venue：Lan Kwai Fong Chengdu, 1 Shuijing Street
Halloween Carnival Party
The Chengdu Happy Valley Amusement Park is to host a Halloween Carnival Party that features magic performances, live rock bands performance and lots of wicked events for participants. The Halloween season in the park will last till November 11 with admission from 80 to 150 yuan.
Venue: 16 Xihua Avenue
Beer Nest Halloween Party
The Beer Nest I and Beer Nest II will be decorated in a haunted (闹鬼的) house style and there will be scary movies playing on the big screens of the Beer Nest II. Entertaining activities, such as food & drink specials, live DJs, cool music and Spooky Kids Workshops, will be held and a professional markup artist from Sweden will be there for those who want to make an impression Halloween night.
Halloween E-sports Night Party
The Halloween E-sports Night to take place on October 31 is one of the highlights of the E-sports Cartoon and Animation Festival to be held in Chengdu Eastern Suburb Memory on October 31-November 1. It will offer relevant activities including cosplay showcases, e-sports competition and live music shows as a platform to communicate with celebrated anime artists and cartoon lovers.
Venue：4 Mid-section，South Jianshe Road
1. How can we tell Halloween is approaching?| A．People are eating pumpkins. | B．Witch's hats are sitting on the head. |
| C．Spiders are weaving nets at the corner. | D．Families or friends are getting together. |
| A．Dark Mirror-themed Party. | B．Beer Nest Halloween Party. |
| C．Halloween Carnival Party. | D．Halloween E-sports Night Party. |
| A．Cosplay. | B．Food. |
| C．Music. | D．Magic. |
| A．Make cartoon shows. | B．Attend E-Game competitions. |
| C．Learn to arrange cosplay shows. | D．Exchange ideas with anime artists. |
| A．The party will be held in two places one after another. |
| B．Scary movies will be played in the public outdoor area. |
| C．A Sweden artist is expected to bring joy to the party. |
| D．The party will be decorated in a traditional Chinese way. |
2 . If you are interested in art, there are four art activities to be held in Beijing.
Paintings of Xu Beihong
Over 100 paintings by modern China's painting master Xu Beihong are on show at the National Art Museum, including his oil and ink (墨) works.
Xu is skilled at describing birds and animals. His works creatively combine Western methods with traditional Chinese art, which has a big influence on modern Chinese artists.
If you go:
9:00am-5:30pm, from September to November (closed on Mondays). 1 Wusi Avenue, Dongcheng district, Beijing. 010-6403-4951
Musical performances for Japanese anime (动漫) lovers
Music Fans Classical Orchestra will provide a performance for Japanese anime and music lovers, bringing together great works by famous Japanese writer Joe Hisaishi, including melodies (旋律) in Hayao Miyazaki's Castle in the sky and director Takeshi Kitano's film Kikujiro.
If you go:
7:30pm, November. Beijing Concert Hall, 1 North Xinhua Street, Xicheng district. 010-6605-7006.
Opera Film Carmen
The French opera film Carmen will be shown in Beijing on Saturday. It will be played in French, with English and Chinese subtitles (字幕).
Based on the novel of the same name by Prosper Merimee, Carmen was the last work of the famous French writer Georges Bizet, telling stories of the working class and ordinary people. It's also one of the popular operas in the world.
If you go:
1:30 pm, September. National Center for the Performing Arts, 2 West Chang'an Avenue, Xicheng district. 010-6655-0000
The Merchant of Venice
Beijing Comedy Theater will put on William Shakespeare's work The Merchant of Venice. It will be played in Chinese.
If you go:
7:30 pm, Dec 15-17; 2:30 pm, Dec 16. Beijing Comedy Theater,11 Chaoyangmen North Street, Dongcheng district, Beijing. 400-610-3721
1. Where can you go if you are free in October?| A．Beijing Concert Hall | B．National Art Museum |
| C．Beijing Comedy Theater. | D．National Center for the Performing Arts |
| A．010-6605-7006. | B．010-6403-4951. |
| C．010-6655-0000. | D．400-610-3721. |
| A．It's a British film. |
| B．It's about to be played on Sunday. |
| C．It's about stories of ordinary people. |
| D．It's based on Georges Bizet’s best work. |
| A．7:30 am on Dec 15. | B．2:30 pm on Dec 17. |
| C．7:30 pm on Dec 16. | D．2:30 am on Dec 16. |
| A．Carmen. | B．Kikujiro. |
| C．Castle in the sky. | D．The merchant of Venice. |
3 . A year ago, we bought our son a bike for his birthday. In this way he could stay more active. Plus, we didn't have to push a tricycle around the neighborhood.
I thought he even wanted to sleep with his bike. He got on, rode, and had a huge smile on his face. When we went out for a walk, he would ask me politely if he could ride his bike. I said yes. Then he would play for a long time and didn’t want to go home. He rode in every season: winter, spring, summer and fall.
This year, we had him join in a program called SprocKids started by our local mountain bike club. As you can imagine, my little mountain biker showed great interest in it. On the first night, he tried riding over the obstacles (障碍物), which made me worried and frightened. One obstacle was even taller than me, but he persisted.
Later, one day, he found an old bike in the storeroom. It was mine. He called me out and said, ''Mommy, will you go biking with me? '' I was surprised because I hadn’t biked since high school, but I decided to cycle with him.
I was highly rewarded for my efforts. On the one hand, I took part in an activity with my child. And I didn't have to do all the work by pushing or carrying him. It was an activity he loved and he told me about every path and every move excitedly. On the other hand, we developed a closer bond (关系).
In my opinion, it's very important for kids to stay active. And parents' encouragement is very important for them to stay active. But words of encouragement are not enough. It's better if parents can do a physical activity together with their kids.
1. Getting a bike for his birthday, the author's son ________.| A．loved it very much |
| B．wanted a better gift |
| C．just rode it for fun at times |
| D．spent much time learning to ride it |
| A．He never gave up. |
| B．He hardly succeeded. |
| C．He changed his mind. |
| D．He became frightened. |
| A．She wasn't active in high school. |
| B．She hasn't ridden her bike for many years. |
| C．She bought a new bike to cycle with her son. |
| D．She once dreamed of becoming a mountain biker. |
| A．It takes her too much time. |
| B．It completely changes her. |
| C．It greatly benefits her. |
| D．It is very tiring. |
| A．Kids love to spend time outdoors. |
| B．Encouragement is very important to kids. |
| C．Children should be encouraged to ride a bike. |
| D．Parents should do physical activities with their kids. |
| A．See a movie. | B．Go to a concert. | C．Go for an outing. |
What’s your favorite sport?
Why do you like this sport?
What benefits can you get from this sport?
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| A．He showed no interest in it. |
| B．He didn't take his camera. |
| C．There was no film left. |
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2.举办的时间(本周早九点到晚九点)和地点(the City Exhibition Center)；
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Dear Mr. Green,
Knowing that,
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Yours,
Li Hua
Bugs Bunny's Hoping Carrot Hunt In this game you are Bugs Bunny and your goal is to reach the finish line. A carrot truck has spilled its cargo！Gather as many carrots as you can，and when you get the big carrot，you’ll be able to jump even higher！ Instructions: Use the mouse to move Bugs left and right，and click to jump a gap while gathering carrots. Category:Action |
Mushroom Madness You are in charge of protecting several farms. It's up to you to make sure the mushrooms there reach maturity before the animals in the forest get their hands on them. Use your swatter（苍蝇拍）to fight off anything that comes near them；use heavier weapons if necessary. Instructions: Slap any creature that comes near your mushrooms. Use the mouse to control the swatter. If you see a" power up"，click to use it. Collect coins to buy upgrades after each level. Category: Action |
Rudolph's Kick and Fly Satan's little helpers have worked all year preparing for Christmas. When Santa finally leaves to deliver his presents，the elves（精灵）head down to the snowfields with Rudolph，the reindeer，to play their favorite game: Kick and Fly！ Instructions： 1. Use the mouse to aim，and click to launch an elf. 2. While in the air，click again to catch，and to gain extra height. 3. The goal is to collect as many Christmas ornaments possible，and get 10 points for each one. Tips: If you're heading towards an obstacle，be sure to avoid it！ Category: Action |
Click Flick Your mission is to save chicks falling from the sky. Use your trampoline（蹦床）to bounce them up and direct them into a nest. But hurry--if you don't，many chicks will fall and lose their lives. There will be falling bombs，worms，nuts and eggs and you can get extra points by collecting the worms and nuts. Save the number of chicks shown to unlock the next level！ Instructions: Move the chicks left and right using keys or the mouse. Category: Adventure |
1. The main purpose of the passage is to ________
| A．tell us different categories of games |
| B．ask us to decide which game is the best |
| C．introduce several interesting computer games |
| D．let us evaluate whether we are interested in the games |
| A．will lose the game quite soon |
| B．will get 10 points for each one |
| C．is playing Mushroom Madness |
| D．will get extra points and get ahead |
| A．Bugs Bunny needs to be fast to win. |
| B．All four games are in the same category. |
| C．Players can only use the mouse to control the targets. |
| D．The number of elves decides whether a player wins in Rudolph's Kick and Fly. |
| A．click the elf while it's in the air |
| B．get the big carrot while running |
| C．find "power up” or use heavier weapons |
| D．collect falling bombs as quickly as possible |
| A．Bugs Bunny's Hopping Carrot Hunt. |
| B．Rudolph's Kick and Fly. |
| C．Mushroom Madness. |
| D．Click Flick. |
Mr. Black was spending his holiday in Africa. One day he watched some elephants passing by. Each of them was tied to his front legs only by a small rope. To his great surprise, these large strong animals could easily run away, but they did not.
So Mr. Black asked the owner why not a single elephant made an attempt to break free. The owner said, ''When the elephants were very young, the same size ropes were used to tie them, and at that time the ropes were strong enough to hold them. Now they have grown big and strong, but they believe that the ropes still hold them and it is impossible to escape, so they never try to get away. ''
Sometimes people act like these elephants. They often give up after the first failures. In fact, the failures are part of learning. If we want to succeed, we should never give up, but try and try again.
1. Where was Mr. Black spending his holiday?2. What was each of the elephants tied by?
3. How did Mr. Black feel when he saw the elephants did not try to get away?
4. Why do the elephants never try to break free?
5. According to the text, what should we do if we want to succeed?
The old doll I was holding was pretty scary. Her glass eyes were especially horrible, closing when she stood upright and flying open when she lay flat. Once she had been loved, but she had been stored in an attic (阁楼) for decades, where the extremes of heat and cold can be hard on a girl’s looks. Throw her in the waste bin? Maybe. But first, let’s check eBay.
I clicked, supplied the required information about condition, including defects (i.e., “Only a miracle could save this doll”), and uploaded its photos. I sold it for $5.
The buyer was happy: “As described!” he wrote on my feedback page. “Super seller!” The doll found a home and, I hope, a new life. Maybe she was used to repair other dolls. Perhaps those strange eyes got fixed and once again can inspire a child’s love. It’s a win-win, if you ask me.
I also sold lots of other stuff. None of them brought in a lot of money, though I have been surprised at the occasional bidding war, like, for example, the one over an old swimsuit that would have made Brigitte Bardot look bad. And some customers, let’s face it, are strange. Recently I had a hard time convincing an Australian would-be buyer of an Irish souvenir bell that I don’t shop internationally; it’s just too much trouble. He could have flown to Ireland and bought his own bell for the price he was willing to pay. Another time, a buyer complained that the electric wire on an old radio was dirty. Really? Dirty? The wire was black. But I aim to please, so I offered a refund.
So why bother with the dealing and small profits? Because I don’t like abandoning the past. All these treasures once had stories. They meant something. But the people who gave them that meaning are gone, and I simply cannot rescue everything. I can’t even sew. So I find it satisfying that a new owner, discovered via eBay, will continue the story in his or her own way.
1. What was the doll like?| A．It was lovely. |
| B．It was beautiful. |
| C．It looked frightening. |
| D．It was pretty ordinary. |
| A．Faults. |
| B．Virtues. |
| C．Pictures. |
| D．Requirements. |
| A．She thought he was strange. |
| B．His bid was not high enough. |
| C．Someone else had already bought it. |
| D．Delivering it to him was troublesome. |
| A．felt deeply sorry |
| B．explained patiently |
| C．returned the money |
| D．apologized immediately |
| A．She needs money badly. |
| B．She is an environmentalist. |
| C．She is interested in marketing. |
| D．She wants their stories to be continued. |
