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Every year on April 1, April Fools’ Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. In France, it’s called Poisson d’Avril or “Fish of April.” In Scotland, the holiday is often called “Gowkie Day.” In Iraq, the holiday is called Kithbet Neesan or “April Lie.”
History experts say people have celebrated April Fools’ Day for a long time. Some believe the tradition comes from the ancient Romans more than two thousand years ago. It was a day of playing games and pretending to be someone else.
Others say the day for fooling began in France in 1564, when King Charles changed the yearly calendar（日历）. He moved New Year’s Day from April 1 to January 1. Many people did not know about the change because of communication problems back then. Some people continued to celebrate New Year’s Day on April 1. Other people called them April Fools and played jokes on them.
In the United States, April Fools’ Day is just a day of joking and playing tricks on friends. These kinds of jokes are also called pranks. These jokes typically end in the prankster shouting “April Fools’!”
Simple pranks, like telling a friend a funny lie or making prank phone calls, are still common. But, major companies also get in on April Fools’ Day fun in a much bigger way. A few years ago, on April 1, Starbucks announced it was introducing new coffee cup sizes -- Plenta and Micra. The very large cups, bigger than a human head, remained useful for customers even after finishing all that coffee. According to Starbucks, the cups could be used as a rain hat, a pot for plants, or a lampshade（灯罩）.
It did not take long for customers to catch on to the prank!
More and more, people use social media or smart phone apps（应用程序）to play pranks on their friends on April Fools’ Day. One very annoying smart phone app, Cat Facts, sends funny facts about cats to your friends’ phones, every day.
1.What is not true about “April Fools’ Day”?
A. It has been celebrated for a long time.
B. Its tradition comes from the ancient Romans.
C. French people celebrated it because of not knowing that King Charles changed the yearly calendar.
D. Different countries have different names for it.
2. In the United States, April Fools’ Day is .
A. a day of joking and playing tricks on friends.
B. a day when you can play jokes on any people.
C. a day when people can’t shout “April Fools’!”
D. a day when Starbucks introduced new coffee.
3.What’s the meaning of the underlined word “pranks”(para4)?
A. friends B. methods
C. jokes D. jokers
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阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项。
Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd.Take some time to find out about how one man,who was determined to change the way we treated our planet,didn’t stop until he had made a difference.
In 1963,Senator Gaylord Nelson wasn’t happy with the earth’s condition.He wanted to clean up the planet,solve pollution and environmental problems.A senator (参议员)is someone US citizens choose to help make laws,so Gaylord had a lot of power.He went to John F.Kennedy,the President at the time,with his ideas.The President agreed that the planet’s environment was a serious issue,so President Kennedy went around the country on a five-day tour to promote the idea of cleaning up the planet.People began making small changes but it wasn’t enough.
A few years later,Senator Nelson decided to put one day aside every year for the cause of saving the planet.On April 22,1970,the first Earth Day was celebrated.More than 20 million people took part in Earth Day activities in 1970.Since then,Earth Day has become an international holiday.People all over the world are doing something to make the earth a cleaner,better place.
A rock band named Dramarama wrote a song about Earth Day in 1993 called What Are We Gonna Do.Encouraging your family to recycle on a regular basis is a good way to help the earth.
1.Who is Gaylord Nelson?
A.He is a lawyer.
B.He is the President of the USA.
C.He is a senator.
D.He is a rock singer.
2.What did President Kennedy do to promote the idea of cleaning up the earth?
A.He named Gaylord Nelson senator.
B.He went around the country on a five-day tour.
C.He cleaned his office every day.
D.He decided to put one day aside for Earth Day.
3.Which of the following is better for us to do to help the earth?
A.To work hard to be a senator.
B.To take a five-day tour around the world.
C.To take part in Earth Day activities every year.
D.To recycle on a regular basis.
4.Which of the following about Earth Day is NOT true according to the passage?
A.Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd every year.
B.Earth Day has become an international holiday since 1970.
C.Earth Day is celebrated by 20 million people every year.
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April 22nd every year marks the start of Earth Day, a day that is celebrated every year to raise awareness(意识)about our home planet and how we can save it from being damaged. 1.
1. Green up your home
This is one of the most common things that people do whenever Earth Day rolls around, that is , switch off their lights. 2.Conserve (节约)energy by switching off all power of electricity points whenever they are not on use. In addition, take out all the plugs(插头) from plug points even after switching them off.
2. 3.
Cars, being the greatest source of air pollution, can be left at home this weekend. 4.Other greener choices are carpooling, riding a bike or you can also walk if you want a healthier choice and if your workplace is not that far away from your home.
3. Be a little dirty
No, we don’t mean it ‘that way’. We simply mean to say, don’t take a bath. Yes, saving water is super important. A day or two without a bath won’t harm you, but it will certainly do a lot of good for our planet. A daily shower isn’t a matter of health; it’s a matter of comfort. 5.
The future of our planet is in your hands!
A. Traveling by public transport is a better choice.
B. Showering every day can wash away the natural oils that our skin and hair need.
C. Below, we have made a list of things you can do to celebrate Earth Day.
D. Do something every day that will improve your surroundings to make the planet a better place to live.
E. Leave your cars at home.
F. However, this is not something you should do just for a day or for only an hour.
G. Started in the year 1970, Earth Day is now celebrated in more than 190 countries each year.
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Friendship Day in India falls on the first Sunday of August every year. It is celebrated with many activities.
Young people in India spend the day with their closest friends and have fun together. Most youngsters in India plan a movie or have a meal with their friends. Many friends may go on a drive to tourist places or make a plan for camping. Some friends go to the supermarket to do some shopping. On Friendship Day, most stores offer discounted prices for customers and it is the perfect day to buy something for friends.
Some friends go to parties that are organized by many restaurants in order to attract youngsters. Such parties are very enjoyable. You can get food at a discounted price. Some friends just decide to meet up (碰头，相聚) at someone’s home and talk about their happy time. The time good friends spend sitting together and talking over a cup of coffee is precious and unforgettable.
Long-distance friends call up each other on this day and wish each other with warm feelings. Some of them even plan to meet up on this particular day. Yet some others plan a surprising visit just to see their friend gasp (喘息) in shock!
In 2009, Friendship Day in India falls on August 2nd. So don’t forget to celebrate it with your friends.
1.When is Friendship Day celebrated in India?
A. On August 2nd every year.
B. On the third weekend of August every year.
C. On August 1st every year.
D. On the first weekend of August every year.
2.According to the text, which of the following is the most popular way that youngsters in India celebrate Friendship Day?
A. Traveling with friends.
B. Seeing a film with friends.
C. Dancing with friends.
D. Going shopping with friends.
3.How many ways are discussed in Paragraph 3 that friends spend Friendship Day together?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
4.The underlined phrase “a surprising visit” in Paragraph 4 refers to “________”.
A. a visit to a friend who hasn’t expected it
B. a visit to a friend who has dreamed of it for a long time
C. a visit to a friend who tries to avoid it
D. a visit to a friend who lives in a faraway place
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Friendship Day in India falls on the first Sunday of August every year. It is celebrated with many activities.
Young people in India spend the day with their closest friends and have fun together. Most youngsters in India plan a movie or have a meal with their friends. Many friends may go on a drive to tourist places or make a plan for camping. Some friends go to the supermarket to do some shopping. On Friendship Day, most stores offer discounted prices for customers and it is the perfect day to buy something for friends.
Some friends go to parties that are organized by many restaurants in order to attract youngsters. Such parties are very enjoyable. You can get food at a discounted price. Some friends just decide to meet up (碰头，相聚) at someone’s home and talk about their happy time. The time good friends spend sitting together and talking over a cup of coffee is precious and unforgettable.
Long-distance friends call up each other on this day and wish each other with warm feelings. Some of them even plan to meet up on this particular day. Yet some others plan a surprising visit just to see their friend gasp (喘息) in shock!
In 2009, Friendship Day in India falls on August 2nd. So don’t forget to celebrate it with your friends.
1.When is Friendship Day celebrated in India?
A. On August 2nd every year.
B. On the third weekend of August every year.
C. On August 1st every year.
D. On the first weekend of August every year.
2.According to the text, which of the following is the most popular way that youngsters in India celebrate Friendship Day?
A. Traveling with friends B. Seeing a film with friends
C. Dancing with friends D. Going shopping with friends.
3.How many ways are discussed in Paragraph 3 that friends spend Friendship Day together?
A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five
4.The underlined phrase “a surprising visit” in Paragraph 4 refers to “____”.
A. a visit to a friend who hasn’t expected it
B. a visit to a friend who has dreamed of it for a long time
C. a visit to a friend who tries to avoid it
D. a visit to a friend who lives in a faraway place
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Friendship Day in India falls on the first Sunday of August every year. It is celebrated with many activities.
Young people in India spend the day with their closest friends and have fun together. Most youngsters in India plan a movie or have a meal with their friends. Many friends may go on a drive to tourist places or go camping. Some friends go to the supermarket for shopping. On Friendship Day, most stores offer discounted(打折的) prices for customers and it is the perfect day to buy something for friends.
Some friends go to parties that are organized by many restaurants in order to attract youngsters. Such parties are very enjoyable. You can get food at a discounted price. Some friends just decide to meet up (碰头，相聚) at someone’s home and talk about their happy time. The time good friends spend sitting together and talking over a cup of coffee is unforgettable.
Long-distance friends call up each other on this day and wish each other with warm feelings. Some of them even plan to meet up on this day. Yet some others plan a surprising visit just to see their friend gasp (喘息) in shock!
1.When is Friendship Day celebrated in India?
A. On August 2nd every year. B. On the third weekend of August every year.
C. On August 1st every year. D. On the first weekend of August every year.
2.According to the text, which of the following is the most popular way that youngsters in India celebrate Friendship Day?
A. Traveling with friends B. Seeing a film with friends
3.How many ways of friends spending Friendship Day together are discussed in Paragraph 3?
A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five
4.The underlined phrase “a surprising visit” in Paragraph 4 refers to “____”.
A. a visit to a friend who hasn’t expected it
B. a visit to a friend who has dreamed of it for a long time
C. a visit to a friend who tries to avoid it
D. a visit to a friend who lives in a faraway place
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Friendship Day in India falls on the first Sunday of August every year. It is celebrated with many activities.
Young people in India spend the day with their closest friends and have fun together. Most youngsters in India plan a movie or have a meal with their friends. Many friends may go on a drive to tourist places or make a plan for camping. Some friends go to the supermarket to do some shopping. On Friendship Day, most stores offer discounted prices for customers and it is the perfect day to buy something for friends.
Some friends go to parties that are organized by many restaurants in order to attract youngsters. Such parties are very enjoyable. You can get food at a discounted price. Some friends just decide to meet up (碰头，相聚) at someone’s home and talk about their happy time. The time good friends spend sitting together and talking over a cup of coffee is precious and unforgettable.
Long-distance friends call up each other on this day and wish each other with warm feelings. Some of them even plan to meet up on this particular day. Yet some others plan a surprising visit just to see their friend gasp (喘息) in shock!
In 2009, Friendship Day in India falls on August 2nd.So don’t forget to celebrate it with your friends.
1.When is Friendship Day celebrated in India?
A．On August 2nd every year.
B．On the third weekend of August every year.
C．On August 1st every year.
D．On the first weekend of August every year.
2.According to the text, which of the following is the most popular way that youngsters in India celebrate Friendship Day?
A．Traveling with friends
B．Seeing a film with friends
C．Dancing with friends
D．Going shopping with friends.
3. How many ways are discussed in Paragraph 3 that friends spend Friendship Day together?
A．Two
B．Three
C．Four
D．Five
4.The underlined phrase “a surprising visit” in Paragraph 4 refers to “____”.
A．a visit to a friend who hasn’t expected it
B．a visit to a friend who has dreamed of it for a long time
C．a visit to a friend who tries to avoid it
D．a visit to a friend who lives in a faraway place
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UN Chinese Language Day 1. (celebrate) yearly on April 20. This year, Doreen Hynd was among those invitees, who are either experts on the Chinese culture 2. have a special skill related to it.
Hynd astonished all those present while performing Tai Chi, 3. Chinese martial (武术的) art form, at an event held by the UN Tai Chi Club. The audience could hardly believe she was a 93-year-old grandma. It was definitely amazing that she could bend her body and raise her leg so 4. (easy) and keep herself still standing on one leg.
Hynd owes (归功于) all this to her continuous practice of Tai Chi.
Born in Australia in 1925, Hynd began Tai Chi training in her 50s and then moved to the US, 5. she later became an instructor herself.
When 6. (ask) about the greatest benefit she gained from Tai Chi, Hynd said, “balance.” Hynd has been teaching people of all ages and different 7. (culture) backgrounds how to practice Tai Chi. They have benefited greatly from their association with the Chinese culture. They’ve developed a balanced state of mind and improved their health after 8.(month) of practice. Tai Chi allows these people 9.(understand) that, from the perspective（视角）of yin and yang, all things are closely connected with each other. This might be where the attraction of Tai Chi 10.(lie). Hynd enjoys sharing this great gift from China with her students.
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.According to the woman, what day is April Fools’ Day this year?
A. Thursday. B. Friday. C. Saturday.
2.What is the man going to do on Friday?
A. To have an exam. B. To play a joke on his girlfriend.
C. To invite his girlfriend to dinner.
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Falling on April 23 every year, it is the twentieth World Book Day this year. It was_______by UNESCO(取合国教科文组织）in 1955 to encourage people, especially teenagers, to discover the pleasure of_______.
Many countries_______World Book Day. On that day in the UK, millions of students can buy_______of special prices, much lower than usual in any bookstore. It has been done every year_______1998. World Book Day is also celebrated in China. Xi Jinping does lots of reading _______he’s very busy. On World Book Day 2015, he _______people to do more reading. He suggested that young people_______ more time reading. “Books can’t change theworld, but people can change the world by changing _______through reading.” he said.
Reading can benefit (有益于) people_______. Reading helps us become more knowledgeable and more intelligent. Reading helps us to follow the_______development of science and technology. Reading_______us with information about other culture and places of the world. When we read, we may find many things that are _______to us. We would have to use our brain to_______about them or do more reading to find out the answers. The_______we read, the more we know. The more we know, the_______we become. Reading is also one of the most important ways to learn a foreign language______English. We all know that we can’t learn _______ at school, for example, the ways of English people are speaking and writing today.
“Reading makes a full man.” Books, magazines, _______and other kinds of materials can help us know more about the outside world and perfect us. _______, it is necessary for us to form a habit of reading every day.
1.A. set up B. put up C. brought up D. turned up
2.A. listening B. speaking C. reading D. writing
3.A. spot B. seek C. consult D. celebrate
4.A. clothes B. dictionaries C. computers D. books
5.A. since B. in C. from D. by
6.A. because B. though C. through D. when
7.A. allowed B. ordered C. advised D. introduced
8.A. spend B. take C. pay D. cost
9.A. ourselves B. yourselves C. themselves D. itself
10.A. in many ways B. by the way C. in any way D. in the way
11.A. earlier B. later C. latest D. late
12.A. shares B. gets C. opens D. provides
13.A. familiar B. unfamiliar C. believable D. unbelievable
14.A. think B. worry C. talk D. care
15.A. much B. less C. little D. more
16.A. outstanding B. prettier C. smarter D. outgoing
17.A. like B. at C. about D. towards
18.A. anything B. something C. everything D. nothing
19.A. phones B. games C. newspapers D. exercises
20.A. So B. However C. Although D. Therefore
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