回答问题
There was a saying in ancient China,“The Winter Solstice (冬至) is as important as the Spring Festival (春节).”
The Winter Solstice became a winter festival during the Han Dynasty. On this day, people would have a rest.
The Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, falls on Dec. 22 this year. Northern China has the tradition of eating dumplings on this day, while people in southern China eat tangyuan (汤圆).
The Winter Solstice marks the beginning of deep winter. The important thing during the days of the Winter Solstice is to keep away from cold. We should wear more clothes to stay warm and try to reduce unnecessary outdoor activities.
The Winter Solstice is also a time for family gatherings. However, Tang Xiaoqian, an 11-year-old girl, will have to spend the festival with only her grandmother. She hasn’t seen her parents for four years. In fact, there are lots of children like her in her village. They are growing up without their parents. They are called left-behind children (留守儿童).
To make more money, a number of parents have to leave their children behind and go to cities to look for jobs. They can’t go back home to celebrate festivals with their children and even can’t see their children for years.
46. When did the Winter Solstice become a winter festival?
_________________________________________47. What do people in southern China eat on the Winter Solstice?
_________________________________________48. What is the important thing during the days of the Winter Solstice?
_________________________________________49. With whom will Tang Xiaoqian spend the Winter Solstice?
_________________________________________50. Why do a number of parents leave their children behind?
_________________________________________51. 书面表达
假如你是张鹏,就读于一所国际学校。冬至快要到了,你打算邀请你班的美国留学生Ken来你家吃午饭。请你用英语给他写一封电子邀请函。
内容包括:
1. 日期:12月22日;
2. 活动:做汤圆 make tangyuan;
3. 回复时间:12月19日前。
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Dear Ken,
Do you know of the Winter Solstice?
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Zhang Peng