Every year on a special day in March , the world celebrates women's day. Women from different countries have done great achievements and made a difference. The BBC has made a list of the greatest icons of the 20th century. Among the list's 28 people, 11 are women. Let's meet three of them.
Jane Goodall ( 1934-present, UK)
Jane Goodall is one of the most famous zoologists in the world. She studied chimpanzees in a special way and made some great findings. Goodall didn't study chimpanzees in a zoo. She spent 38 years in the wild forests in Africa. She lived among them and found that chimpanzees used tools, lived in groups and had feelings like love and anger. This showed that humans and chimpanzees might have the same ancestors. Goodall's findings surprised many people. We started to ask ourselves: What does it mean to human'? How can we better protect animals?
Billie Jean King ( 1943-present, US)
Billie Jean King is one of the best tennis players in American history. She not only won many games, but also fought for more rights for women sports players.
During her time, women players got much less money than men. A top tennis player named Bobby Riggs looked down on women players. So King played a game against and won. She showed the power of women.
Tu Youyou (1930-present, China)
Tu is a chemist. She found a cure for malaria(疟疾). This has saved many lives around the world. Tu started work in the 1960s and found artemisinin(青蒿素) in a plant in 1971. Today artemisimin is still the best cure for malaria. Tu got a Nobel Prize for her work in 2015. She was the first Chinese woman to win a Nobel Prize.
1.What does the underlined word "icons" mean in Chinese?
A.女性 B.象征 C.偶像 D.图标
2."This" in Paragraph 2 refers to .
①Chimpanzees used tools. ②Chimpanzees fought for rights.
③Chimpanzees had feelings. ④Chimpanzees lived in groups.
A.①②④ B.①③④ C.②③④ D.①②③
3.Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A.Goodall lived among chimpanzees in a zoo. B.Billie King looked down on men players.
C.Tu is a physicist and won a Nobel Prize. D.The three great women are still alive.
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Every year on a special day in March , the world celebrates women's day. Women from different countries have done great achievements and made a difference. The BBC has made a list of the greatest icons of the 20th century. Among the list's 28 people, 11 are women. Let's meet three of them.
Jane Goodall ( 1934-present, UK)
Jane Goodall is one of the most famous zoologists in the world. She studied chimpanzees in a special way and made some great findings. Goodall didn't study chimpanzees in a zoo. She spent 38 years in the wild forests in Africa. She lived among them and found that chimpanzees used tools, lived in groups and had feelings like love and anger. This showed that humans and chimpanzees might have the same ancestors. Goodall's findings surprised many people. We started to ask ourselves: What does it mean to human'? How can we better protect animals?
Billie Jean King ( 1943-present, US)
Billie Jean King is one of the best tennis players in American history. She not only won many games, but also fought for more rights for women sports players.
During her time, women players got much less money than men. A top tennis player named Bobby Riggs looked down on women players. So King played a game against and won. She showed the power of women.
Tu Youyou (1930-present, China)
Tu is a chemist. She found a cure for malaria(疟疾). This has saved many lives around the world. Tu started work in the 1960s and found artemisinin(青蒿素) in a plant in 1971. Today artemisimin is still the best cure for malaria. Tu got a Nobel Prize for her work in 2015. She was the first Chinese woman to win a Nobel Prize.
1.What does the underlined word "icons" mean in Chinese?
A.女性 B.象征 C.偶像 D.图标
2."This" in Paragraph 2 refers to .
①Chimpanzees used tools. ②Chimpanzees fought for rights.
③Chimpanzees had feelings. ④Chimpanzees lived in groups.
A.①②④ B.①③④ C.②③④ D.①②③
3.Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A.Goodall lived among chimpanzees in a zoo. B.Billie King looked down on men players.
C.Tu is a physicist and won a Nobel Prize. D.The three great women are still alive.
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On March 14, math and science lovers around the world celebrated a special day: Pi Day.
Pi is equal to about 3.14, but the number goes on endlessly. It is sometimes written in Green π. With the help of computers, mathematicians (数学家) have been able to calculate (计算) pi out to over a trillion (万亿) decimal (小数的) places, but there is still no end to the number. This makes pi confusing, even for the most famous scientists and mathematicians.
Pi Day is celebrated around the world on March 14, since how we write this date, 3/14, looks just like the number pi.
For some people, the appeal (感染力) of Pi Day goes far beyond math and science. Pi shows up throughout popular culture. You can see it in movies, comics, music and more. “In modern movies, any time the filmmaker wants to produce a sense of mystery, often the symbol pi is used,” says David Blatner, Jewish American writer of the Joy of Pi.
People also love trying to memorize the digits (数学) of pi and competing against others to see who can remember the most. Many teachers hold class contests to see how many numbers their students can memorize. The Gummess World Record for reciting the most digits of pi is held by Li Chao of China, who successfully recited pi put to nearly 67,890 decimal places.
Above all, Pi Day is about having fun with the number. People celebrate Pi Day by eating or throwing pie and with fun pi-related games and activities. This year, Princeton, new Jersey, held a Pi Event” where people walked 3.14 miles together. Just like the number itself, the possibilities for Pi Day are truly endless.
1.From the first two paragraphs, we know that ______.
A.Pi Day is on March 15 B.the number of Pi is endless
C.it’s a day just for mathematicians D.mathematicians are able to calculate pi out
2.In modern movies, the symbol pi is often used to ______.
A.represent maths and science B.describe something mysterious
C.remind us of movies and comics D.show popular cultures around the world
3.People compete against others about pi by ______.
A.eating as many pies as possible B.going for a hike for 3.14 miles.
C.remembering the most digits of pi. D.holding a birthday party for Albert Einstein
4.When people celebrate Pi Day, they may feel ______.
A.crazy B.confused C.nervous D.cheerful
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There is a day for every woman in the world to celebrate themselves-March 8th. It's a great time for us to learn about some amazing women. Here are some good examples of them.
Anna Wintour, 71, UK
Have you seen the movie The Devil Wears Prada? The movie shows the real life of Anna Wintour-the main editor of the most famous fashion magazine Vogue. Anna's power in the fashion world may even reach your life. The colors and styles used by her are often copied around the world. So what you're wearing may have been influenced by Anna.
Hua Chunying, 50, China
Hua Chunying is the only spokeswoman in China's Foreign Ministry. She tells the world about China's policies and answers questions from both Chinese and foreign reporters. Hua always wears a warm smile. Her smart answers help her win the hearts of Chinese people and greatly improve the world's opinion about China.
Ivanka Trump, 39, USA
Ivanka Trump is the daughter of US President Donald Trump. Now, she works for the government. She highlights the importance of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math )education and computer science for students. She has worked together with the US government to put at least 200 million dollars every year into developing these fields.
1.The movie The Devil Wears Prada tells the life story of .
A.Anna Wintour B.Ivanka Trump C.Hua Chunying D.Donald Trump
2.Hua Chunying is good at answering questions about .
A.ways to win people's hearts B.computer science for students
C.popular clothes in the world D.policies of the Chinese government
3.What do the three women have in common according to the passage?
A.They are friendly to everyone. B.They work hard for the government.
C.They make a difference in the world. D.They communicate with reporters well
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World Water Day is on March 22 every year. Which of the following is the symbol of it?
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Every year on April 22, Earth Day is celebrated (庆祝) all over the world. It is a time to work towards keeping our earth clean. People plan projects to clean up the land, air and water.
U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson first thought of the idea for Earth Day in 1962 when he saw polluted rivers and cities covered with smoke. Senator Nelson needed to get support from Americans to clean up the earth. Finally, on April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans celebrated the first Earth Day! Now many countries around the world celebrate it, and so can you. How can you celebrate Earth Day? Here are a few ideas:
●Join a clean-up project-Clean up your street or a favorite beach.
●Save energy-Turn off the lights when you leave a room, and use public transportation.
● Use less water.
●Reduce (减少) / Reuse/ Recycle-Practice the three Rs: First, reduce how much you use. Then reuse or recycle what you can.
You can make a difference on Earth Day and every day!
1.When was the first Earth Day?
A.On April 22, 1970. B.On April 22, 1962. C.On April 22, 1771. D.On April 22 every year.
2._________ made Gaylord Nelson first think of the idea for Earth Day.
A.The beautiful environment B.Projects to clean up the land
C.Support from Americans D.Seeing polluted rivers and cities covered with smoke
3.How do people around the world celebrate Earth Day?
A.By using more cars. B.By helping to clean up the land, air and water.
C.By polluting rivers and cities. D.By taking fewer buses.
4.Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A.Americans celebrated the first Earth Day. B.Three Rs mean reduce, reuse and recycle.
C.Now about 20 million people celebrate the Earth Day. D.People celebrate Earth Day by helping to do some public cleaning.
5.The best title of this passage is _________.
A.Three Rs B.A Clean-up Project C.Celebrate Earth Day D.Save Energy
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Most people who celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day aren’t Irish. Every year on March 17, hundreds of thousands of people celebrate this Irish all over the world. There are parades in New York, London, and Tokyo. There are all-night parties in Argentina. People and have fun in the streets of Australia and New Zealand. And of course, there are some celebrations in Ireland, too.
What is Saint Patrick’s Day? Saint Patrick was a priest hundreds of years ago who made many Irish people Christianity(基督教). He was actually born in Britain, but he has become an important in Irish culture. There are many stories about him, killing all the snakes in Ireland and speaking with Irish ancient kings. Saint Patrick’s Day is a religious holiday to remember , but today it is also a day for celebrating Ireland and Irish culture in general. So do people celebrate it? The most way is to wear something green. Green is one of the colors of the Irish flag, and Ireland is also famous for its beautiful green countryside. If you forget to wear green, you may get pinched(捏、掐), pinching people who forget to wear green is another Saint Patrick’s Day tradition. But perhaps the second most common way to celebrate, if you are enough, is to drink lots and lots of Irish beer. Remember only adults can drink beer. Otherwise, you will be punished for being too young.
1.A.habit B.holiday C.parade D.game
2.A.drink B.smoke C.fight D.swim
3.A.take in B.hand in C.bring in D.believe in
4.A.soldier B.hero C.hunter D.king
5.A.for example B.along with C.instead of D.such as
6.A.her B.him C.them D.it
7.A.how B.why C.when D.where
8.A.interesting B.special C.common D.strange
9.A.though B.so C.until D.as
10.A.brave B.old C.strong D.excited
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Every year, we celebrate many special days─ Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and New Year’s Day. In some countries, there is a special day for playing tricks on others. In North America and parts of Europe, this day is known as April Fool’s Day, and is celebrated on April 1.
Many people believe that the French started April Fool’s Day. Centuries ago, New Year’s Day in Europe was April 1. In 1582, the calendar changed and King Charles IX of France moved it to January 1st.
Some people did not like this, and chose to keep April 1 as New Year’s Day. Many called these people “April fools” and played jokes and tricks on them. Over time, April 1 became a day to have fun in France. It then spread to England and Scotland, and later, to North America.
On April Fool’s Day, jokes are common. In the United States, for example, a person may move a friend’s clock ahead one hour, or change the sugar and salt. In Scotland, April Fool’s Day lasts for two days. The second day is called “Taily Day”—for one’s “tail”. On this day, people might secretly put a sign saying “kick me” on a person’s back or behind. Other countries have their own “Fool’s Day”. In Spain and Mexico, people play tricks on each other on December 28. In India, it happens on March 31. In many countries around the world, April 1 is a day of fun. Jokes bring about a lot of laughter, and many shouts of “April Fool”!
1.It is said that people first celebrated “Fool’s Day” in ________.
A. the United States
B. France
C. Scotland
D. Spain
2.In North America, “Fool’s Day” is celebrated on ________.
A. April 1 B. April 2
C. December 28 D. March 31
3.People are allowed to ________ while celebrating “Fool’s Day”.
A. kick your friends in the behind
B. move a friend’s clock back one hour
C. play jokes and tricks on your friends
D. take a holiday from work for two days
4.Which country is NOT mentioned (提到) in the passage as celebrating “Fool’s Day”?
A. England. B. India.
C. Mexico. D. Japan.
5.The passage is mainly about ________.
A. April Fool’s Day
B. playing tricks on others
C. April 1
D. special days
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Every year, we celebrate many special days─Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and New Year’s Day. In some countries, there is a special day for playing tricks on others. In North America and parts of Europe, this day is known as April Fool’s Day, and is celebrated on April 1.
Many people believe that the French started April Fool’s Day. Centuries ago, New Year’s Day in Europe was April 1. In 1582, the calendar changed and King Charles IX of France moved it to January 1.
Some people did not like this, and chose to keep April 1 as New Year’s Day. Many called these people ‘April fools’ and played jokes and tricks on them. Over time, April 1 became a day to have fun in France. It then spread to England and Scotland, and later, to North America.
On April Fool’s Day, jokes are common. In the United States, for example, a person may move a friend’s clock ahead one hour, or change the sugar and salt. In Scotland, April Fool’s Day lasts for two days. The second day is called ‘Taily Day’─for one’s ‘tail’. On this day, people might secretly put a sign saying ‘kick me’ on a person’s back or behind. Other countries have their own ‘Fool’s Day’. In Spain and Mexico, people play tricks on each other on December 28. In India, it happens on March 31.
In many countries around the world, April 1 is a day of fun. Jokes bring about a lot of laughter, and many shouts of ‘April Fool’!
1. It is said that people first celebrated ‘Fool’s Day’ in .
A. the United States B. France
C. Scotland D. Spain
2. In North America, ‘Fool’s Day’ is celebrated on .
A. April 1 B. April 2
C. December 28 D. March 31
3.People are allowed to while celebrating ‘Fool’s Day’.
A. kick your friends in the behind
B. move a friend’s clock ahead one hour
C. play jokes and tricks on your friends
D. take a holiday from work for two days
4.Which country is NOT mentioned (提到) in the passage as celebrating ‘Fool’s Day’?
A. England. B. India.
C. Mexico. D. Japan.
5. Over time, April 1 became a day to have fun in France. It then spread to England …. Here “spread” means .
A. 盛行 B. 流传 C. 接受 D. 发展
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Every year, we celebrate many special days─Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and New Year’s Day. In some countries, there is a special day for playing tricks on others. In North America and parts of Europe, this day is known as April Fool’s Day, and is celebrated on April 1.
Many people believe that the French started April Fool’s Day. Centuries ago, New Year’s Day in Europe was April 1. In 1582, the calendar changed and King Charles IX of France moved it to January 1.
Some people did not like this, and chose to keep April 1 as New Year’s Day. Many called these people ‘April fools’ and played jokes and tricks on them. Over time, April 1 became a day to have fun in France. It then spread to England and Scotland, and later, to North America.
On April Fool’s Day, jokes are common. In the United States, for example, a person may move a friend’s clock ahead one hour, or change the sugar and salt. In Scotland, April Fool’s Day lasts for two days. The second day is called ‘Taily Day’─for one’s ‘tail’. On this day, people might secretly put a sign saying ‘kick me’ on a person’s back or behind. Other countries have their own ‘Fool’s Day’. In Spain and Mexico, people play tricks on each other on December 28. In India, it happens on March 31.
In many countries around the world, April 1 is a day of fun. Jokes bring about a lot of laughter, and many shouts of ‘April Fool’!
1. It is said that people first celebrated ‘Fool’s Day’ in .
A. the United States B. France
C. Scotland D. Spain
2. In North America, ‘Fool’s Day’ is celebrated on .
A. April 1 B. April 2
C. December 28 D. March 31
3.People are allowed to while celebrating ‘Fool’s Day’.
A. kick your friends in the behind
B. move a friend’s clock ahead one hour
C. play jokes and tricks on your friends
D. take a holiday from work for two days
4.Which country is NOT mentioned (提到) in the passage as celebrating ‘Fool’s Day’?
A. England. B. India.
C. Mexico. D. Japan.
5.Over time, April 1 became a day to have fun in France. It then spread to England …. Here “spread” means .
A. 盛行 B. 流传
C. 接受 D. 发展
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Independence Day is celebrated on every year in the USA.
A. June 4 B. July 4 C. August 4 D. July 14
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