In Britain, the first day of the month of May is known as May Day. May day marks the end of the harsh(严酷的) winter months, welcomes the beginning of Summer, and optimistically looks forward to the bright and productive months. 
For their ancestors, largely in rural areas, it was a major annual festival and was celebrated(庆祝) through out the country, especially on the first day of May with music, dancing and games.
How was May Day Celebrated in the past?
May Day began early in the morning. People went out before sunrise in order to gather flowers and plants to make their houses and villages beautiful in the belief that the vegetation spirits(神灵) would bring good luck.
A traditional May Day dance is Maypole Dancing，On May Day, people used to cut down young trees and stick them in the ground in the village to mark the arrival of summer.People danced around the tree poles in celebration of the end of winter and the start of the fine weather that would allow planting to begin. Maypoles are still a part of some
village life and on May Day the villagers dance around it.
May Day celebrations have their origins(起源) in the Roman festival of Flora, goddess(女神) of fruit and flowers, which marked the beginning of summer. So the highlight of the day was the crowning(为…加冕) of the May Queen(女皇), the human replica (模型) of Flora. By tradition she took no part in the games or dancing, but sat like a queen in a flower-decked chair to watch her 'subjects'.
Ever since 1978, for the convenience of the general public, many May Day activities have now been moved to the new May Day holiday on the first Monday of the month. This Monday is a bank holiday, a day off school and work. There are more intereting celebrations on this day.In the old days, most people in Britain made their living by .
A. fishing B. farming C. working in factoriesPeople in Britain celebrate May Day is to express their
A. pleasure and hope B. thanks and harvest C. freedom and new lifeBritain’s May Day holiday is on in 2010.
A. May 1st B. May 3rd C. May 5thWhat is not mentioned in this passage?
A. Special food. B. Special custom. C. Special activity.Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Only children can take part in the Maypole Dancing.
B. The queen of the UK came to watch her “subjects”.
C. Children needn’t go to school on May Day holiday now.
| SPEEDY-RELIEF Cough Syrup for Children & Adults 8 FL.OZ. |
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DO NOT PURCHASE IF SEAL IS BROKEN Dosage: Adults 2 tsps, every 4 hours. Children 1/2 tsps, every 4 hours.If under 2 years of age,consult your doctor.If cough continues for more than I week consult your doctor.EXP August 2010 |
dosage n.剂量 label n.标签 seal n.封条 purchase vi.购买 |
This medicine can be used as a cure(疗法)for____.
| A．cancer | B．cough | C．headache | D．toothache |
Speedy-relief Cough Syrup is for____.
| A．adults only | B．children | C．children and adults | D．old people |
If you are a 3-year-old child, how many teaspoons should you take every day?____.
| A．4 | B．3 | C．8 | D．6 |
According to the label, which of the sentences is true?
| A．You can buy the syrup in September 2010. |
| B．You’d better take the medicine for at least a week. |
| C．A ten-month-old baby can’t take this medicine unless the doctor asks him to do so. |
| D．You can also take the medicine even if the seal is broken. |
The word “consult” in the label means____.
| A．咨询 | B．服从 | C．治疗 | D．看望 |
A recent report from Dazhou Daily says about 18% of Dazhou teenagers can have problems with their minds（内心，精神）. Some students become worried because they have to study very hard. Others have trouble getting on well with people like their parents and classmates.
Zhang Qiang, a Junior 2 student from Dazhou, could not understand his teachers in class and was doing badly in his lessons. He was afraid of exams. When he looked at the exam paper, he couldn’t think of anything to write.
Another student, a 15-year-old girl called Wu Yan from Guang’an often argued with her classmates even her parents because of some different ideas. She became so annoyed about them that she started to cut her finger with a knife.
However, many students who have problems won’t go for advice or help. Some think they will look stupid（愚蠢的） if they go to see a doctor. Others don’t want to talk about their secrets. In order to solve the teenagers’ problems, here is some advice :
●Talk to your parents or teachers often.
●Take part in group activities and play sports.
●Go to see a doctor if you feel unhappy or unwell.It is reported that students in Dazhou can have problems with their minds.
| A．most | B．many | C．some | D．all the |
From the passage we know teenagers have problems with their minds because of .
A. their study B. getting on with other people C. their hobbies D. A and B.Wu Yan started to cut her finger with a knife because .
| A．she couldn’t get on well with her classmates and even her parents |
| B．she could not understand her teachers in class |
| C．she was afraid of exams |
| D．she had no money for a new shirt |
Why don’t the students who have problems want to go for help ?
| A．Because they think no one will help them. |
| B．Because they don’t want to talk about their secrets and they think it’s stupid to see a doctor. |
| C．Because they think they can solve the problems by themselves. |
| D．Because they think the doctors could do nothing with their problems. |
How many pieces of advice are given to the teenagers who have problems in this passage?
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
A man once had a dream about the Black Forest in Germany. In his dream he was walking in the forest when two men ran out and tried to throw him to the ground. He ran off as fast as he could, but they followed him. He reached a place where he saw two roads in front of him, one to the right and the other to the left. Which road should he take? He heard the two men behind him, getting nearer, and at the same time he heard a voice in his ear. It told him to go to the right, and he did so. He ran on and soon came to a small hotel. He was received there kindly and given a room, and he was saved from the two men. That was the dream.
Twenty years later he was really in the Black Forest and, as happened in the dream long ago, two men ran out and tried to throw him down. He ran off, and came to a place with two roads, like in the dream. He remembered the dream and took the road to the right. He soon reached a small hotel, was taken in, and so was safe. His dream of twenty years before had saved his life.The Black Forest is __________.
| A．a place in Germany | B．not a real place |
| C．invented by the writer | D．a place in Britain |
When he was walking in the forest, _______ ran after him.
| A．two dogs | B．two tigers | C．two men | D．two women |
Finally he came to __________.
| A．a forest | B．another road | C．another dream | D．a small hotel |
It was _________ that saved the man’s life 20 years later.
| A．a voice | B．the dream | C．someone else | D．God |
The story tells us that _________.
| A．a dream may come true some time later |
| B．a dream is always a dream |
| C．people should not believe their dreams |
| D．people should always believe their dreams |
At 18, many American young people go off on their own. They go away to college or find full-time jobs, and they often rent their own apartments. Some get married and start families. This independence(独立性)is learned from childhood. From an early age, American children learn responsibility.Children as young as 2 begin to put away their toys and dress themselves. At 3, many children do simple chores like setting the table.
Using money wisely is also taught early. As soon as a child understands the value of money, he or she receives a weekly allowance. This is used for things the child wants, like toys or treats. The child can spend of save it, usually with little guidance(指导) from parents. If the child wants money besides his or her allowance, it must be made by doing extra chores.
Children are taught early in life to think for themselves. They are allowed to make some decisions-and make mistakes. Failure(失败) often teaches more than success.Many American young people begin to live on themselves _____ .
| A．at eighteen years old | B．from childhood |
| C．after they get married | D．from an early age |
An American child learn to _____ at the age of 2 .
| A．find a full-time job | B．from childhood |
| C．put on his or her own clothes | D．do lots of chores |
The word “allowance” (in paragraph 3 ) means ______ in Chinese.
| A．奖品 | B．零花钱 | C．财产 | D．礼物 |
A child can get some more money by ______.
| A．understanding the value of money | B．helping the rich |
| C．reading many books | D．doing extra chores |
The passage is mainly about ______ .
| A．the independence of American children |
| B．the value of money |
| C．the guidance from parents |
| D．failure and success of American children |
Please do not leave your valuables in your room unattended.
The hotel provides safe deposit boxes(保险箱)at the reception desk.
When you leave the hotel, please put your key at the reception desk.
PLEASE DO NOT
TALK TO OR
DISTRACT THE
DRIVER WHEN THE
BUS IS MOVING.
PLEASE PAY
EXACT FARE.
The local government has
advised skaters not to go out on
the central pond today.
There is a danger of the ice
breaking. Skaters are advised to
enjoy their sport at the local
indoor ice rink (溜冰场) instead
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Hotel Rendezvous
30 Kings Road
Swindon
UK
23/04/07
Mr. & Mrs. Biggs
80 Cuscaden Road
London
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Biggs,
We are pleased to confirm your reservation as follows:
Date:21-23 June (2 nights)
Room: double
Rate: $120 a night If you have some expensive things, where can you leave them when you live in the hotel?
| A．Take them with you everywhere you go. |
| B．Leave them in the room you live in. |
| C．Put them in the safe deposit boxes. |
| D．Call friends for help. |
How much should the Biggers pay for the Hotel Rendezvous each night?
| A．$60 | B．$480 | C．$120 | D．$240 |
When you take a bus, what can you do?
| A．Talk with the bus driver loudly. |
| B．Read the newspapers. |
| C．Distract the driver when the bus is moving. |
| D．Discuss something with the strangers loudly. |
Bruce likes skating, he can’t _________ .
| A．go shopping with friends | B．meet Yao Ming |
| C．skate at the local indoor ice rink | D．skate on the central pond |
Which is not TRUE according to the passage?
| A．The cheapest swimwear is $5. |
| B．Hotel Rendezvous is in the UK. |
| C．Buy sports things in the store, you also can meet basketball athlete. |
| D．When you leave the hotel, you should put the key at the reception desk. |
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