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)
Grandma smiled and nodded her head. She went to a closet and
“This is a dream catcher,” said Grandma. “Our people have made these for many years.
“Can I take this one to school?” asked Peter. “No,” said Grandma. “This dream catcher is
Peter felt
Peter did as he had planned. Peter didn’t feel
A.presentation | B.gift | C.example | D.instruction |
A.warn | B.remind | C.accuse | D.persuade |
A.bent | B.crawled | C.stretched | D.leaned |
A.sorting out | B.taking out | C.burning away | D.blowing away |
A.spotted | B.marked | C.decorated | D.matched |
A.worry | B.tears | C.dust | D.sweat |
A.Spiders | B.Strings | C.Twists | D.Circles |
A.copy | B.catch | C.chase | D.abandon |
A.convenience | B.comfort | C.courage | D.patience |
A.precious | B.expensive | C.genuine | D.popular |
A.confused | B.anxious | C.disappointed | D.embarrassed |
A.made | B.kept | C.folded | D.transformed |
A.pray | B.celebrate | C.promise | D.leave |
A.fashionable | B.temporary | C.mysterious | D.traditional |
A.bored | B.surprised | C.nervous | D.hesitant |
2 . Every year, people all around the world come together to celebrate Earth Day with lots of different activities.Earth Day events typically have one theme in common:the desire to show support for environmental issues and teach future generations about the need to protect our planet.
The very first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970. The event, which some consider to be the birth of the environmental movement, when spring comes, while avoiding most spring breaks and final exams.He hoped to call for college and university students for what he planned as a day of environmental learning and activism.
Participants (参与者) from 2, 000 colleges and universities, primary and secondary schools, and hundreds of communities across the United States got together in their local communities to mark the occasion of the very first Earth Day. Almost 20 million Americans filled the streets of their local communities on that first Earth Day.
Earth Day is now observed in 192 countries, and celebrated by billions of people around the world.Events can be found everywhere from tree planting activities at your local park to online Twitter parties that share information about environmental issues. In 2011, 28 million trees were planted in Afghanistan by the Earth Day Network. In 2012, people rode bikes in Beijing to raise awareness about climate change and help people learn what they could do to protect the planet.
How can you get involved? The possibilities are endless. Pick up trash in your neighborhood. Make a commitment to reduce your food waste or electricity use. Plant a tree.Talk to your friends and family about environmental issues. The best part? Make every day Earth Day and help to make this planet a healthy place for all of us to enjoy.
1. From whom did Nelson hope to get support for his plan?A.Teachers. | B.Officials. | C.Students. | D.Researchers. |
A.Worldwide. | B.Successful. |
C.Unique. | D.Messy. |
A.Its challenge. | B.Its inspiration. |
C.Its history. | D.Its influence. |
A.Take specific action. | B.Reflect on our behavior. |
C.Contribute good ideas. | D.Answer some questions. |
3 . World Students’ Day
World Students’ Day is observed on November 17 every year.
There are a number of ways to celebrate World Students’ Day.
You could also decide to fund raise or raise awareness for charities for students who have learning difficulties.
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 |
4 . The Mysteries of The Maya
Extending south from parts known as Mexico into Central America,
The fact that Maya society was technologically primitive makes its achievements all the more incredible and mysterious.
Why Maya civilization collapsed remains a mystery. A deadly disease? Conflicts between cities?
Whatever the reasons, Maya civilization largely disappeared within the deep jungle. Its once-great cities fell into ruin, leaving various mysteries for later people to solve.
A.The Maya civilization leaves us thinking about the past, present and future. |
B.But the greatest mystery is what caused the Maya to abandon most of their great cities. |
C.The complicated writing system of the Maya hasn’t been interpreted completely by now. |
D.Research also suggests those natural disasters may have led to the decline of the Maya. |
E.Maya Civilization has been surrounded by mystery since its rediscovery. |
F.Some research indicates that the Maya people themselves may have played a part in their downfall. |
G.The Maya's understanding of mathematics and astronomy was also quite amazing. |
5 . Every life in Britain
The weather is the most common topic in Britain.
Men always shake hands when they meet.
British people are very superstitious(迷信). They believe in all sorts of signs they see. For them black cats are luck
A.Shopping is another common topic in Britain |
B.Another common thing in Britain is queue |
C.Hundreds of years ago, soldiers began this custom. |
D.In autumn if you catch falling leaves you are lucky |
E.Why do the Britain talk about the weather so often |
F.They also pay attention to tiny details like your birthday |
G.Never walk under a ladder, and don't walk pass somebody on the stairs |
A few weeks ago, a friend and I, both traveling in the south of France,
There were stalls (货摊) selling boxes of chocolates, sweets, dessert wines, etc. All the stall owners were very friendly and happy to see the
We then went to a masterclass where we learnt how to make chocolate. I was a little
1.你参与这个节日的时间,地点;
2.你在这个节日中的经历(所见所闻,体验的活动等);
3.你的感受。
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