On the fourth Sunday of every November,most Americans get together around the dinner table to celebrate Thanksgiving.Special traditions in the US have been around for many years.(1) These are four popular Thanksgiving traditions and how they started.
(2) The first Thanksgiving meal was in the autumn of 1621 when the first travelers from England celebrated their first harvest (收获).But it wasn't made into an official (官方的)holiday until 1863.The first large meal had turkey,fruits and vegetables,which are still common today.
(3) Historians say the first travelers invited Native Americans (美洲印第安人)to the meal to thank them for teaching them how to grow food.Today at the large meal,friends and family will also say what they are most thankful for.
(4) The parade (游行)includes very large balloons that look like cartoon characters and beautiful floats (花车)that carry famous people.There are also many musical performances to watch.This parade started in 1924,and today over 44 million people watch it on TV or in New York City.
(5) People started to watch football on Thanksgiving a few years after the day
became an official holiday.Today,the National Football League takes advantage of this popularity and hosts three NFL games every Thanksgiving.
根据短文内容,从方框中选出五个句子填入文中空缺处,使短文内容完整正确.
A.Giving thanks is what the holiday is all about.
B.American football is something people both watch and play with their family on Turkey Day.
C.However,some people don't always stop to think about where the traditions came from.
D.Here is one way to make turkey for a Thanksgiving dinner.
E.A large meal is the important event every Thanksgiving.
F.Every year,there is a Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
Running away is a serious problem.There are lots of runaway and homeless kids living in the streets around the world.
孩子们为什么想离家出走呢?
★Some kids run away because they have problems with their families.
★Some kids run away because they're afraid to tell their parents the bad things that they did at school or in society.
★Some kids run away because there is violence(暴力)in the family.
★Some kids run away because their parents divorce(离婚)or marry again.
★Some kids run away because they have problems at school.
What will you do if your friend wants to run away from home?
If your friend is thinking about running away,tell him or her that it is difficult to survive(幸存)in the streets.Try to help your friend feel less alone.
Whatever the problem is,there are other ways to solve it.Maybe you can't think of the ways right now,but an adult(成年人)will know how to help you.You should tell an adult that your friend plans to run away as soon as possible.Being a real friend doesn't mean keeping a secret that may hurt someone.And running away isn't a solution(解决方法)for either of you.It only makes more problems and danger.
76.将文中划线的汉语句子译成英语. .
77.回答问题:
Kids run away because of many reasons.How many reasons are connected with their schools?
78.将文中划线的英语句子译成汉语. .
79.从文中找出与下面所给句子意思相同的句子.
If a secret may hurt someone,you shouldn't keep it even though you're someone's real friend. .
80.回答问题:
What does the underlined word"It"in the last sentence refer to(指的是)? .
阅读短文,根据要求完成下列各题
The relationship between parents and children is one of the longest lasting connection in life.How can you show love for your parents?Here are some ways.
Spend time together.83 Doing activities that you all enjoy can help you understand your parents better.For example,if you like rock climbing,invite your parents to an easy climbing wall with you.This gives you the chance to teach them something and that may support your hobby more if they‘ve experienced it with you.
Remember that quarrelling is normal.Say sorry if you have done or said something hurtful.Learn other ways to express your anger such as writing to a friend for advice.If your parents are doing something that annoys you,try to deal with it calmly and suggest a good way.
Talk to your parents about the things they do that upset you.Your parents don't know what's bothering or annoying you,they won't be able to try to change their behavior.Choose a quiet moment to have a talk with them.Plan what you want to say first in order not to have disagreements with your parents.
Talk to your parents about the challenges you're facing.As questions about your parents'experience of being a teenager,because they have useful experience about growing up.84Use an example from a TV show or an article as a way to break the ice.Sometimes it's easier to begin a difficult topic by expressing yourself in writing.
A.根据短文内容简要回答问题
61.What should you do if your parents are doing something that annoys you?
62.Why do you plan what you want to say first before you talk to your parents?
B.将短文中划线的句子译成汉语.
63.
64.
C.请给短文拟一个适当的标题.
65. .
There was a man who had four sons.He wanted his sons to learn not to judge things too quickly.So he sent them to go and look at a pear tree far away in turns.
The first son went in the winter,the second in the spring,the third insummer,and the youngest son in the fall.
When they had all gone and come back,he called them together to describe what they had seen.
The first son said that the tree was ugly.The second son said no; it was covered with green leaves,and full of hope.The third son disagreed.He said there were many flowers that smelled so sweet and looked so beautiful,it was the most wonderful thing he had ever seen.The last son disagreed with all of them,he said there was lots of fruit in the tree,full of life and harvest(收获).
The man then explained to his sons that they were all right,but they had each seen only one season in the tree's life.He told them"You cannot judge a tree,or a person by only one season and its true nature﹣the pleasure,joy,and love that come from that life can only be judged at the end,when all the seasons are up."
If you give up when it's winter,you will miss the promise of your spring,the beauty of your summer,harvest of your fall.Don't let the pain of one season kill the joy of all the rest.
68.Why did the man ask his sons to go and look at a pear tree in turns?(no more than 15 words)
69.Did the four sons have the same answer?(no more than 5words)
70.What did the man think about his sons' answers?(no more than 20words)
71.请将文中画线的句子翻译成汉语.
72.请给短文拟一个适当的英文题目. .
(106) The answer for most people would be yes.But where does our rubbish go?
It doesn't just sit in the rubbish bin.Every day,workers come to take the rubbish from our rubbish bins.They put it into a big truck and carry it to landfills (垃圾填埋场).At the landfill,people sort(分类)the rubbish.They recycle some,burn some and bury(埋)some of it underground.(107) It means that less rubbish ends up in landfills.Landfills can also be bad for the environment.
So many Chinese cities encourage everyone to sort out their rubbish before throwing it away.Put the food in one bag.Put the plastic bottles in another.And throw them in the right rubbish bins.In this way,we can help save a lot of time,money and energy for all of society.
(108) So they have higher recycling rates(比率).In Sweden,only 4 percent of household waste ends up in landfills every year.In Japan,people recycle nearly 50 percent of all rubbish.
There is still a lot to do when it comes to rubbish sorting in China.People in the country make about 300 million tons of rubbish every year.(109) The rest of it ends up in landfills.Most of it is unsorted.The good news is that many cities are trying different ways to make things better.Beijing will start a new program to improve rubbish sorting next year.If people sort out their rubbish,they'll get WeChat bonus points.(110) .
A.But they only recycle less than a quarter of the waste.
B.Did you throw something away today?
C.Most foreign countries do not have sorthing systems.
D.The more rubbish gets recycled,the better.
E.Many foreign countries have good sorting systems.
F.Parents should educate kids to throw away less food.
G.They can exchange the bonus points for shopping cards!
William Lindesay,a British traveler and writer,has been exploring the Great Wall﹣one of the human's most wonderful building projects.Not even a Chinese knows the Great Wall of China as well as he does.
When,as a schoolboy.Lindesay announced his plan to explore the Great Wall,nobody took him seriously.But Lindesay achieved his goal,by spending 25 years on the Great Wall and has become one of the world's most famous experts on its rich history.Lindesay now lives and works in Beijing.This year his new book has come out.The Great Wall Explained,with a lot of photographs and articles.
Running on the Great Wall was a brave trip and Lindesay had already run 3,000 kilometers along it!During those years,he got to many villages along the way.He was often helped by friendly villagers,although they didn't quite understand why the Englishman would have such interest in the Great Wall.
56.Who is William Lindesay?
57.How long did Lindesay spend on the Great Wall?
58.What's the name of his new book about the Great Wall?
59.给短文拟一个恰当的英文标题.
60.把短文第三自然段中划线的句子译成汉语. .
Every year,more than nine million people all over the world come to visit London.
They go to the museums and theatres; they look at interesting old buildings or have a drink in a park.
A quick and easy way to get to different places in the city is to take an underground train.The London underground is one of the best and most widely used transport networks(网状组织)in the world.The trains run all day and most of the night.(83)You'd better not take the underground between eight o'clock and ten o'clock in the morning,or four o'clock and six o'clock in the afternoon.(84)The trains are so crowded that you can hardly move or find a place to sit.
London's famous red buses form a big part of getting around in London.Although the London underground is the fastest and the simplest way of getting around London,the buses play their part and are an experience you should try at least once.By sitting on the top deck (层) of the bus,you can get a great sightseeing (观光的) experience of London as well.
Some special visitors' buses take you to many of the interesting places in the city on one journey.It takes about one and a half hours,but you can cancel your journey and get off (and on again) at the different places you want to visit.
London taxis are called"black cabs".Most of them are black,but some are not.You can stop one if it has a"For Hire (供租用的)n sign on it.The drivers are friendly and helpful.
In a word,London is a big and beautiful city with Lots to see and to do.Welcome to London.
A.根据短文内容简要回答问题.
(1)How many kinds of transportation can visitors use to get around in London?List them.
(2)If you go to visit London,which two kinds of transportation are you going to choose?Why?
B.将短文中划线的句子译成汉语.
(3)
(4)
C.请给短文拟一个适当的英文标题.
(5) .
What's in a Name?
Your name is very important.When you think of yourself,you probably think of your name first.(56)
Right now,the two most popular names for babies in the United States are"Jacob"for boys and"Emily"for girls.(57) And why are some names unpopular?
Names can become popular because of famous actors,TV or book heroes,or top players.Popular names mean very positive (积极的)things.Unpopular names mean negative (消极的)things.(58) Here are some common opinions about names from a recent survey.
(59) The biggest reason is tradition.They have no choice.Many people are named after a family member.
(60) A name that is unpopular now might become popular in the future.That's good news for all the Georges and Bettys out there.
A.Chinese names are different from English names.
B.Of course,opinions can change over time.
C.Surprisingly,people usually have similar opinions about names.
D.Why are these names popular?
E.Because it is an important part of your identity(身份).
F.So why do parents give their children unpopular names?
Without proper planning,tourism(旅游业) can cause problem.For example,too many tourists can make public places crowded,which are also enjoyed by the local people.If tourists cause too much traffic,the local people will feel unhappy.They begin to dislike tourists and treat them impolitely.But they forget how much tourism can help the local economy(经济).It is important to think about how tourism affects the local people.The local customs and beauty should be kept to attract the tourists by the local government.The local government should also care about the health and happiness of local people when developing tourism.
Too much tourism can be a problem.If tourism grows too quickly,people can leave other jobs to work in the tourism industry because they can make more money there.As a result,other parts of the local economy can become worse.
On the other hand,if there is not enough tourism,people can lost jobs,and businesses can also lost money.It coats much money to build large hotels,airports,firstclass roads,and other support facilities(设施) needed by tourist attractions.For example,each room of the firstclass tourism hotel usually coats about 50thousand dollars.If the rooms of the hotel aren't used most of the time,the owner of the hotel will lose money.
Building a hotel is just a beginning.There must be many support facilities as well,including roads to get to the hotel,electricity and so on.All of these support facilities cost money.If these facilities are not used because there are not enough tourists,jobs and money are lost.
根据上面短文的内容回答问题.
66.How will the local people feel if tourists cause too much traffic?
67.Is developing tourism helpful for the local economy?
68.What should be kept by the local government to attract tourists?
69.Why can people leave other jobs to work in the tourism industry?
70.How much does it usually need to build a firstclass hotel room?
Batsford
A world of trees, and so much more!
Built in the late 18005, Batsford Arboretum is among the largest wild gardens in England, home to a collection of some of the world's most beautiful trees, bamboos, and shrubs. It's perfect fora peaceful walk beside the small rivers and pools.
(1)
●Early daffodils(水仙花) and a cherry collection in spring.
●The Handkerchief Tree and wildflower areas in summer.
●To smell the flowers of reds, yellows and golds in autumn.
●Ice and snow turn the Arboretum into a magical wonderland.
Visitor Information
(2)
●Batsford Arboretum is just one mile west of Moreton﹣in﹣Marsh on the A44. There are road signs all the way.
●The 1 and 2 Johnsons Excel﹣bus from Stratford﹣upon﹣Avon drops passengers at the end of our mile﹣long drive.
(3)
We are open every day except Christmas Day. In bad weather we may close the Arboretum, so please call us on 01386701441 before setting out.
●Pets
Dogs are welcome throughout the Visitor Centre and the Arboretum but must be closely watched all times.
(4)
Parking for cars and coaches is FREE. You'll find picnic areas near to the lower car parks. Sorry no picnics in the Arboretum.
(5)
●Sign up to receive our regular email newsletters if you love Batsford,
●Check for the latest admission charges (门票价格) before you come.
Website: www.batsarb.couk
Email: arboretum@batsfordfoundation.co.uk
A. Opening times B.How to find us C. Parking and picnics D. Keep in touch E.A garden for all seasons |
(1) Leo enjoys travelling and wants to learn how to make different typical dishes. |
A. Night Light The writer talks about his hard life as a blind person,and describes the challenges on his way to success. |
(2) Jeff loves the countryside and enjoys writing.He wants to develop his writing skills. |
B. Action Plan It's all about famous sportspeople and includes lots of interviews about what they've done to succeed. |
(3) Chloe loves doing sports and would like to learn how top sportspeople succeed. |
C. Days in the Sun The writer describes his happy early life on a small farm,and how travelling around the countryside helped him to become a writer. |
(4) Mia likes books about exciting experiences happening in the past. |
D. Endless Days It's about a true story of the first pilots.With plenty of photos,the book brings history to life for readers. |
(5) Dan wants to read books about someone who's brave enough to face his challenges. |
E. Our Lives This is the perfect book if you're interested in cultures.It introduces recipes(菜谱) for traditional dishes from different places. |
How to Get Children to Stop Touching Their Faces
Kids seem like they're always touching everything in their environment, from tables and chairs to doors and stairs. Since those surfaces may hold germs(细菌),you can help your child avoid illness by encouraging them not to touch their face throughout the day.
(1) Once your child is about 3 years old, you can begin having conversations with them about avoiding germs, including the importance of washing their hands and how touching their face can spread germs to their nose and mouth. While just knowing this information probably won't help them break the habit, it can help set the groundwork.
(2) If you don't want to criticize(批评) your child when they forget, it is important to remind them when you see them with their hands around their face or mouth. Sometimes, just knowing that they 're doing it will be enough to help them stop doing it.
(3) It can be hard to remember sometimes, but look for chances to let your child know when they're doing a good job of keeping their hands away from their face. Encouraging words can be a really powerful motivation(动机) for kids to keep trying when they 're learning something new.
(4) Children often touch their faces or mouths without thinking about it. Many times, it's just because they're bored and they're looking for a way to excite themselves. If you think that might be the case, try giving your child a toy they can hold onto.
A. Point out any time you see your child touching their face. B. Encourage your child to wash their face carefully. C. Offer your child something they can hold. D. Explain why it's important if your child is old enough. E. Praise your child when they aren't touching their face. |
(5)The passage is most probably chosen from the part of in a newspaper.
A. News
B. Health
C. Sports
D. Business
(1) Air Jordan(飞人乔丹) shoes are very popular and expensive. The first Air Jordan shoes were made in 1985. The next Air Jordan shoes came out in 1986. These shoes were special for basketball shoes, because they were made in Italy in 1990, which gave them a luxury (奢侈的) feel. Two years later, the third Air Jordan shoes were produced.
(2) If you want to make your shoes look new, first, get out a toothbrush and some cleaning oil. Second, spray (喷) the oil on the shoes. Third, wash the dirt off with the toothbrush repeatedly while you are scrubbing (擦). Finally, scrub the shoes with a paper towel or clean cloth. If you did a good job,your shoes should look as nice as when you first got them.
(3) If you go to a dance party, you'll need to wear dress shoes. However, wearing dress shoes for a few minutes can be really painful. To solve the problem, you can bring a box of band﹣aids (创口贴) with you. When your feet hurt, put on those band﹣aids. The band﹣aids will create something that will reduce pain.
(4) When playing golf and bowling (保龄球), people need to wear special shoes. Golf shoes have sharp metal spikes (鞋钉), while bowling shoes have almost no spikes at all. Both these shoes help players perform. Besides looking silly, golf shoes and bowling shoes do not have soles (鞋底) that are fit for street use.
(5) Are you wearing shoes? Why? People wear shoes for many reasons. The first and most important reason is to protect their feet. Shoes keep people from hurting their feet while walking on hard roads. Some people wear special shoes designed to help them play a game.Some people wear expensive shoes to look fashionable.And a lot of other people wear shoes so that their feet won't stink(发臭)up the room.
Good readers often use a flowchart (流程图) or webs (网状图) to have a better picture of what they read (see the drawings on the right).
A flowchart is used to put events in a certain order. Webs show a main idea and supporting details (细节).
Now try to be a good reader and finish the following TWO tasks.
Task 1: Read Passage 1 and complete the flowchart.
Passage 1: I spent the whole day with Bob today. In the morning, we went shopping but we bought nothing. In the afternoon, we went to a pet shop. Then we played computer games at home. Bob stayed for dinner with our family. We had great fun.
(1) |
went to a pet shop |
(2) |
had dinner |
Task 2: Read Passage 2 and complete the webs.
Passage 2: Students have different opinions about doing homework. Some students think it's good for them to learn to look after themselves. Besides. they can learn to do their part in the family. However others don't agree. They think they should save the time on housework for learning their lessons.
different opinions about doing housework |
||
(3) |
disagree |
|
learn to(4) |
learn to do their part |
(5)____ time for learning |
Batsford
A world of trees, and so much more!
Built in the late 18005, Batsford Arboretum is among the largest wild gardens in England, home to a collection of some of the world's most beautiful trees, bamboos, and shrubs. It s perfect fora peaceful walk beside the small rivers and pools.
(1)
●Early daffodils(水仙花) and a cherry collection in spring.
●The Handkerchief Tree and wildflower areas in summer.
●To smell the flowers of reds, yellows and golds in autumn.
●Ice and snow turn the Arboretum into a magical wonderland.
Visitor Information
(2)
●Batsford Arboretum is just one mile west of Moreton﹣in﹣Marsh on the A44. There are road signs all the way.
●The 1 and 2 Johnsons Excel﹣bus from Stratford﹣upon﹣Avon drops passengers at the end of our mile﹣long drive.
(3)
We are open every day except Christmas Day. In bad weather we may close the Arboretum, so please call us on 01386701441 before setting out.
●Pets
Dogs are welcome throughout the Visitor Centre and the Arboretum but must be closely watched all times.
(4)
Parking for cars and coaches is FREE. You'll find picnic areas near to the lower car parks. Sorry no picnics in the Arboretum.
(5)
●Sign up to receive our regular email newsletters if you love Batsford,
●Check for the latest admission charges (门票价格) before you come.
Website: www.batsarb.couk
Email: arboretum@batsfordfoundation.co.uk
A. Opening times B.How to find us C. Parking and picnics D. Keep in touch E.A garden for all seasons |