1 . Peter walked home from school. Salty tears ran down his cheeks. He didn’t know what to do. Grandma saw him and asked why. Peter replied, “I have to give a(n)________ about a family tradition. I know we have lots of beliefs and customs. Can you ________ me of one?”

Grandma smiled and nodded her head. She went to a closet and ________ to reach the top shelf. Pulling out a small box and ________ the dust, she handed it to Peter. Peter opened the box. He ________ a wooden hoop with string woven and twisted around. It was in the shape of a circle, like a spider web. Peter wiped away his ________ and smiled.

“This is a dream catcher,” said Grandma. “Our people have made these for many years. ________are symbols of unity and strength. Hang it over your bed and it will ________ your bad dreams in the web, and your good dreams will fall through the center. Maybe it will give you ________ to do your presentation.”

“Can I take this one to school?” asked Peter. “No,” said Grandma. “This dream catcher is ________ . It means a lot to me.”

Peter felt ________ because he wanted to share it with his class. “We could make you one,” said Grandma. They worked together and ________ a dream catcher. The next morning he told Grandma his plan — to show his class how to make one. “Great! Let’s ________ after your presentation. We will have a ________ party,” said Grandma.

Peter did as he had planned. Peter didn’t feel ________ or scared at all. He felt proud in his culture and felt pride in himself, too.

1.

A．presentation

B．gift

C．example

D．instruction

2.

A．warn

B．remind

C．accuse

D．persuade

3.

A．bent

B．crawled

C．stretched

D．leaned

4.

A．sorting out

B．taking out

C．burning away

D．blowing away

5.

A．spotted

B．marked

C．decorated

D．matched

6.

A．worry

B．tears

C．dust

D．sweat

7.

A．Spiders

B．Strings

C．Twists

D．Circles

8.

A．copy

B．catch

C．chase

D．abandon

9.

A．convenience

B．comfort

C．courage

D．patience

10.

A．precious

B．expensive

C．genuine

D．popular

11.

A．confused

B．anxious

C．disappointed

D．embarrassed

12.

A．made

B．kept

C．folded

D．transformed

13.

A．pray

B．celebrate

C．promise

D．leave

14.

A．fashionable

B．temporary

C．mysterious

D．traditional

15.

A．bored

B．surprised

C．nervous

D．hesitant

2 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

My brother Joe and I no longer live in the same state, but I make sure to give Joe a call every Christmas. In fact, I will never forget a Christmas when I was seven and Joe was five. I’ve kept a secret about that Christmas for 20 years. Now hearing Joe’s voice makes me feel guilty (内疚的) about it all over again. I think he probably doesn’t even remember it.

When we were kids, Joe almost drove me “crazy”! If Mom brought home my favorite yogurt, Joe would make sure to eat it before I got a chance. When our parents gave us each our own basketball, Joe insisted on playing with mine instead of his own.

That Christmas when I was seven, I was determined to teach him a lesson. At that time I was old enough that I no longer believed in Santa, but I knew Joe did. I couldn’t stand him thinking Santa had put him on the “nice” list when I knew he’d been naughty (淘气的) all year.

One day before Christmas, I put on my winter jacket and headed over to our neighbor’s backyard. It was filled with rocks. To me they really looked like coal (煤炭). I was sure that they’d look like coal to Joe too. I filled a lot of the rocks into the pockets of my winter jacket, brought them up to my room and hid them under my bed. Then I waited.

That morning, I got up early, went downstairs secretly and put the rocks into the red stocking with Joe’s name on it. I watched Joe take down his heavy stocking, lay it on the living room floor.

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Looking at the gift inside, Joe’s smile disappeared suddenly.

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I said on the phone, “Hey, Joe, do you remember that Christmas morning when you were five …your stocking…”

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3 . Occurring on October 31, November 1, and November 2, the Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday held to honor those who have died, brings people from all walks of life to Mexico. But cities across the United States are also joining in on the fun. Here is where you can find this year’ s best Day of the Dead celebrations without traveling south of the border.

The Historic Olvera Street in Los Angeles

For over three decades, the businessmen of Olvera Street have annually transformed the busy outdoor marketplace into a top destination for visitors. Starting on October 25 and coming to a close on November 2,this year’s event will include a collection of live performances, face painting, and a traditional May an procession(游行).

The East Village in Manhattan

Want to get a taste of the Day of the Dead while taking a bite out of the Big Apple? Come to East yard of St. Mark’s in-the-Bowery, a church in Manhattan. Besides watching performances, you can purchase all kinds of traditional Mexican food.

San Francisco’s Mission District

San Francisco has celebrated the Day of the Day for half a century. Every November 2, people flood to the Mission District - a colorful neighborhood rich in Mexican culture. At this popular event, visitors are invited to dress up in traditional Day of the Dead clothes, and go through the neighborhood all by the candlelight.

Downtown San Antonio

This year, the Day of the Dead will arrive early in San Antonio, Texas. On October 26 and 27, people can visit Hemisfair, the city’ s popular outdoor cultural center, with craft workshops, musical performances, and live poetry.

1. Where can visitors enjoy traditional Mexican food?

A．In The Historic Olvera Street in Los Angeles.

B．In San Francisco’s Mission District.

C．In The East Village in Manhattan.

D．In Downtown San Antonio.

2. How long has the festival been celebrated in Mission District?

A．For 30 years.

B．For 50 years.

C．For 26 years.

D．For 27 years.

3. What can you do in the Day of the Dead in San Antonio?

A．Light candles.	B．Make faces painted.
C．Wear traditional clothes.	D．Hear some great poems.

4 . Some Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gifts

Mother’s Day is right around the corner and it’s a special day for showing some gratitude and appreciation to mothers worldwide for raising and caring for their children. Naturally there are a lot of potential gifts out there for the occasion to choose from, so we’ve put together some thoughtful gifts you can send.

Mother’s Day scrabble print

This scrabble frame offers a more personal and alternative touch for Mother’s Day, with a simple but thoughtful message. You can also customise the names on the pieces to your own family names.

Katie Loxton slim pouch

Sometimes a small and simple gift can do just the trick, so if you wanted to go that route, this Katie Loxton pouch would be a great choice. It’s made from vegan leather and carved with “Wonderful Mum” on its front. It’s pocket-sized and can also handily fit in a handbag as an option for carrying small items.

Jimmy Choo Blossom special edition-Eau de Parfum

Spring is in the air and so are the fragrances that are commonly associated with it. Presented in a lovely, brightly-coloured bottle and also diamond-shaped cap, this Jimmy Choo fragrance is a great gift for Mother’s Day and the blossoming of a new season, with its sweet and warm floral scents.

Floral punch needle kit

If your mum is into crafts, needling or is a plant lover, then this is the perfect gift for her. Made from cotton, beech wood and recycled plastic, it’s a punch needle kit ideal for hanging on a wall or help decorate a table stand with its nature themed fern look. Every gift is wrapped in recyclable packaging as well. Included inside is: the needle fabric, a model design, and detailed needling instructions for beginners.

1. How can you show some gratitude to mothers on Mother’s Day?

A．By celebrating a special day.	B．By sending thoughtful gifts.
C．By appreciating gifts worldwide.	D．By raising and caring for children.

2. What is typical of Mother’s Day scrabble print?

A．It’s personal and identical.	B．It’s expensive and thoughtful.
C．It includes our names on the pieces.	D．It can cover our own family names.

3. Which gift is the most suitable to mothers fond of crafts?

A．Floral punch needle kit	B．Katie Loxton slim pouch
C．Mother’s Day scrabble print	D．Jimmy Choo Blossom special edition-Eau de Parfum

5 . In Colonial days, farm families worked from sunrise to sunset and sometimes longer. People had little time for play. They did not have a chance to see other people as much as we do today. But sometimes they were able to turn hard work into good times and still visit with their neighbours.

In Virginia, Indian corn was an important crop. In late autumn after the weather had turned cold, the corn was ready to be harvested. Each ear had a cover of leaves called the husk (壳). The colonists pulled ears of corn from the dry stalks and stored the ears of corn. Later, they held a corn husking­party.

On a clear night in November, neighbouring families gathered to husk (剥去……的壳) the corn. They lit lanterns in a barn and piled the corn in high mounds(垛) on the floor. Then everyone went to work.

Most of the corn was yellow or white. But from time to time, a red ear was found. The person who found it was supposed to have good luck.

As people worked together, they enjoyed each other’s company. There was cider to drink and cakes and cookies to eat. Corn husking was a favourite with boys and girls because they liked the chance to have a party.

1. When and where were corn husking parties held?

A．They were held in barns at night.

B．They were held in the fields at night.

C．They were held on farms during the day.

D．They were held on farms on moonless nights.

2. Why did boys and girls like corn huskings?

A．They liked the chance to dress up.

B．They liked to have parties.

C．They liked to count the ears of corn.

D．They liked to do hard work.

3. What is the passage mainly about?

A．It is about harvesting an important crop.

B．It is about Indians during Colonial days.

C．It is about dances held in colonial barns.

D．It is about how to husk corn.

4. How would the person feel when he found a red corn?

A．He would feel very happy.	B．He would feel very sorry.
C．He would feel very worried.	D．He would feel very satisfied.

6 . THE WEEK, full of the world’s best news and facts, offering science, animals, puzzles, people, apps, photos, books, sports and eating insects, helps young people make sense of the world.

Iran Protests Continue To Escalate

People in Iran held more large protests against the government on October 30 after being warned not to by authorities. Students who took down partition walls meant to separate men and women in cafeterias were arrested. Protests began in September after the death of Mahsa Amini, who was arrested for showing her hair in public.

Lalitpur, Nepal Hindu Tihar Festival

People in Nepal marked the second day of the Tihar festival, which is dedicated to worshipping dogs and highlighting their loyalty to humans. The five-day festival is associated with the Hindu God Yama and each day is dedicated to a different animal. At the Sneha Care shelter, which is home to about 170 dogs, people spent the day giving dogs treats and placing orange garlands (花环) around their necks.

Singapore Green Tower Opens

A new 919-foot-tall skyscraper containing 80, 000 plants has opened in Singapore. The office building is also a “green oasis” for people to visit and explore. On the top floor there is a 4, 500-square foot roof top farm, which produces herbs, flowers, fruit, and vegetables for three restaurants in the building. It is estimated that the farm, which visitors can also walk through, grows between 154 and 220 pounds of produce each month.

1. Why did students pull down partition walls?

A．To warn the authorities.

B．To mourn the death of Mahsa Amini.

C．To fight against inequality of genders.

D．To separate men and women in cafeterias.

2. How is the Tihar festival celebrated?

A．It is celebrated all around the world.

B．People have five days off to do the celebration.

C．Different animals are treated at the Sneha Care shelter.

D．Dogs are entertained for their loyalty on its second day.

3. What does the 919-foot-tall skyscraper in Singapore function as?

A．A vertical farm.	B．A shopping center.
C．An office building.	D．An indoor recreation center.

7 . Four Strange American Traditions

Let’s look at four traditions Americans celebrate without even considering how strange the rest of world consider them.

Baby Showers

The custom of celebrating a new child has been around forever and is part of most cultures. In the US, however, it’s honored differently: with a baby shower. The baby shower began during the 1950s. It involves an afternoon party for the mom-to-be attended by close female friends and families. The guests play baby-themed games, and there’s always plenty of food.

Trick-or-treating

Many cultures have strong historic traditions like dressing up around the time of Halloween, but few of these involve children going door-to-door asking for candy with the words, “Trick or treat!” Typically, their parents wouldn’t allow them to talk to strangers, begging for candy in the streets at night. But all of a sudden they support such behaviors on one magical evening each fall.

Presidential Turkey Pardons

Thanksgiving in general seems to puzzle those who aren’t interested in American traditions, but perhaps no part of that turkey festival seems more unusual than the annual ceremony during which modern presidents give an official pardon to a live turkey. Interestingly, there’s also a great deal of confusion among Americans concerning the actual origins of this strange tradition.

Black Friday Shopping Sprees(疯狂购物)

People in the US have no problem lining up before the sun even rises to cash in on big deals on Black Friday. Just hours after millions of turkeys are eaten in the United States on Thanksgiving each year, the shoppers head out to get a start on their yearly Christmas gift list. Black Friday sales promotion traditionally launches this national weekend shopping activity, which continues with Small Business Saturday and ends with Cyber Monday.

1. What can the children do in Trick-or-treating?

A．Ask for candy from strangers.	B．Play some baby-themed games.
C．Hold a historic traditional party.	D．Support their parents to make a trick.

2. Which tradition’s origin is still unclear?

A．Baby Showers.	B．Trick-or-treating.
C．Presidential Turkey Pardons.	D．Black Friday Shopping Sprees.

3. Why do Americans head out to go shopping on Black Friday?

A．They are fond of shopping activities.	B．They can buy some discounted goods.
C．They want to improve its popularity.	D．They have to prepare candy for strangers.

8 . Joshua Smith loves Easter (复活节). He always has a good time at Easter. He loves the Easter eggs with great colors; he loves making Easter baskets, playing Easter games with his cousins and having Easter egg hunts (搜寻). But his sister Mary doesn’t like Easter. She doesn’t like it because she can’t find any Easter eggs in an Easter egg hunt.

This year, Joshua gets to hide (藏) the Easter eggs for the Easter egg hunt. He wants his sister to have fun. So he hides some eggs in Mary’s favorite places — the TV room and the doghouse. He thinks that can help her find the eggs easily. He hides a white and blue egg in her schoolbag, too. Joshua really wants his little sister to find an Easter egg. He really wants her to have a happy Easter.

1. Who does Joshua love playing Easter games with?

A．His brothers.

B．His sisters.

C．His cousins.

D．His parents.

2. Mary doesn’t like Easter because ________.

A．she can’t find any Easter eggs

B．she thinks Easter games are not fun

C．she has no friends to play with on that day

D．she doesn’t want to play with her brother

3. What color is the egg in Mary’s schoolbag?

A．Blue and white.	B．Yellow and blue.
C．White and green.	D．Green and yellow.

4. What can we know from the passage?

A．Mary doesn’t like dogs.	B．Joshua loves his little sister.
C．Mary wants a new schoolbag.	D．Joshua can’t make Easter baskets.

9 . People from different cultures sometimes do things that make each other uncomfortable, without meaning to or sometimes without even realizing it. Most Americans ________ never been out of the country and have very little ________ that with foreigners. But they are usually spontaneously to get children to help, friendly and open, and ________ meeting new people, having guests and ________ people together formally (正式地) or informally.

They tend to use first names in most ________ and speak freely about themselves. ________ if your American hosts do something that makes you ________ , try to let them know how you feel. Most people will ________ your honesty and try not to make you uncomfortable again. And you’ll learn something about another culture!

Many travelers find it ________ to meet people in the U.S. than in other countries. They may just ________ and introduce themselves or even invite you over before they really know you. Sometimes Americans are said to be ________ friendly. Perhaps it seems so, but they are probably just ________ a good time. Just like anywhere else, it takes ________ to become real friends with people in the U.S. If and when you stay with American friends, they will probably enjoy ________ you to their friends and family, and if they seem eager to know you, it is probably ________ they are. Relax and enjoy it!

1.

A．has

B．have

C．had

D．having

2.

A．trouble

B．patience

C．knowledge

D．experience

3.

A．enjoy

B．avoid

C．dislike

D．mind

4.

A．receiving

B．putting

C．mixing

D．bringing

5.

A．situation

B．conditions

C．surrounding

D．aspects

6.

A．And

B．However

C．So

D．But

7.

A．unfortunate

B．uncomfortable

C．pleasant

D．comfortable

8.

A．believe

B．praise

C．appreciate

D．support

9.

A．easier

B．happier

C．simpler

D．harder

10.

A．come to

B．come around

C．come on

D．come up

11.

A．naturally

B．pretended

C．heartily

D．extremely

12.

A．killing

B．wasting

C．having

D．taking

13.

A．time

B．money

C．ability

D．chance

14.

A．inviting

B．leading

C．devoting

D．introducing

15.

A．so

B．because

C．therefore

D．thus

10 . World Students’ Day

World Students’ Day is observed on November 17 every year.     1     . Though it was originally a day of commemoration of the more than 1,200 students from the University of Prague whose lives were taken in WWII, World Students’ Day has become an occasion for universities across the world to boast (以……为自豪) their masses of international students, and the good they do for the local community.

There are a number of ways to celebrate World Students’ Day.     2    , you can spend some time with other students and lift one another up. Make sure you let them know that you have noticed how much work they have put in! It is always good to be there to support one another.

    3    ,it would be lovely to make an effort to make them feel at home. You could put a basket together with traditional gifts and treats from their home country inside. You could get in touch with their home friends and family members. Of course, making this contact depends on how well you know the person. If you don’t know them very well, they may feel like you are interfering with (打扰) their personal life.     4    .

You could also decide to fund raise or raise awareness for charities for students who have learning difficulties.     5    . Yet, for a lot of people, it is not that easy! Some people find it more challenging than others for a lot of different reasons. If everyone simply posts one message or does one thing to raise awareness, students around the world will feel appreciated and we will be able to do more for those who need it most.

A．If you are a student yourself

B．If you know any international students

C．Visitors are highly expected at the events

D．They ensure to offer quality care in all aspects

E．So make sure you judge the situation appropriately

F．After all, everyone should be able to have an education

G．It is a celebration of multiculturalism and cooperation among students across the globe