Most people who celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day...

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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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， ______ 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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People began to celebrate New Year’s Day thousands of years ago. Today, in most parts of the world, New Year’s Day falls on Jan 1. People celebrate this special day in many different ways.

In the US, as the clock nears midnight on Dec 31, people get together at Times Square, New York. There, they watch the famous New Year’s Eve Ball drop from the top of a pole. With 2,688 crystal triangles (水晶三角), the ball is the shiniest star of the night. Millions of voices count down the final seconds of the year as the ball drops.

While in the UK, people have a tradition of singing Auld Lang Syne (《友谊地久天长》) to welcome the New Year. The song is a Scottish poem written by Robert Burns in 1788. Auld lang syne is Scottish for “good old times”. People sing it to show their appreciation for the old and new years.

Australians celebrate New Year’s Day with an amazing fireworks show on Sydney Harbor Bridge at midnight on Dec 31. There are two parts of the fireworks show. One starts at 9 pm. This 8-minute-show is mainly for children and families. The other is at midnight, which is the highlight of the night. The show usually lasts about an hour. People often hug and kiss each other on the cheek to celebrate the arrival of the New Year.

1.Where do people usually gather on Dec 31 in the US?

A.On the Golden Gate Bridge.

B.In Times Square.

C.At Central Park.

D.In front of the White House.

2.According to the story, which of the following is TRUE about New Year’s Eve?

A.American people write and read poems.

B.Australians can enjoy a fireworks show at midnight.

C.British people sing Auld Lang Syne and dance until morning.

D.People around the world will hug and kiss each other to celebrate the New Year.

3.What does the story mainly talk about?

A.Why people around the world celebrate New Year’s Day.

B.Why New Year’s Day is the most important holiday around the world.

C.Different ways of celebrating New Year’s Day in different countries.

D.How different traditions can be in different countries.

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— Sarah, you are going to Ireland to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, ______ you?

— Yes, I’m going to celebrate it with my cousins.

A. are　　 B. aren’t

C. will　　 D. won’t

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There are many different kinds of festivals around the world. Here are four of them.

Saint Patrick’s Day in Ireland

Ireland is an island country. It’s in the west of Europe. There are wide green fields. Saint Patrick’s Day is on 17th March. It’s an important holiday in Ireland. This holiday is to remember Saint Patrick. He did good things for the people of Ireland.

During the holiday there are parades(游行) and lots of green. You can see people in green clothes and you can even see green buildings.

Red Wednesday in Iran

Red Wednesday is a fire jumping festival in Iran. It is on the eve (前夜) of the last Wednesday of the year. People jump over the fire. They hope that it will take all the bad things away.

The Winter Carnival in Canada

When winter comes it’s party time in Quebec City Canada. The Quebec Winter Carnival is all about outdoor fun. It starts from the first Sunday in February and lasts for 10 days. One of the most popular activities is the dog sled race (狗拉雪橇比赛). It has more than 30 teams and the race goes on for 6 kilometres. You can see happiness on every face.

The Desert Festival in Tunisia

Tunisia is a very important country in North Africa. Every year on the last Sunday in December the Desert Festival is held in Tunisia. As “ships of the desert” camels are very important in the festival. There are camel racing and camel wrestling (摔跤).

1.On Saint Patrick’s Day you can see the following EXCEPT____________.

A.camels B.parades

C.people in green D.green buildings

2.What do people do on Red Wednesday in Iran?

A.They run in the snow. B.They wear red clothes.

C.They jump over the fire. D.They watch the camel racing.

3.Which of the following is TRUE about the dog sled race according to the passage?

A.The race happens on 17th March. B.The race goes on for 6 kilometres.

C.The race has a history of about 10 years. D.About 30 people go to the race every year.

4.When is the Desert Festival in Tunisia every year?

A.On the first Sunday in February. B.On the last Sunday in December.

C.On the eve of the last Friday of the year. D.On the eve of the last Wednesday of the year.

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Once upon a time, there was a famous saint admired by the local people who lived lonely in the hills. 1. _, they used to ask him for help, and certainly he was wise enough to answer any difficult questions. Every time, he could give the right answers and offer the ways to solve the problems for the people who needed.

2.One day he caught a bird and held it in his cupped hands (捧着的手掌). Then he gathered his friends around. He said “Let's play a trick on that old man. 3. . Of course, he’ll answer that I have a bird. Then I will ask him if the bird is alive or dead. If he says the bird is dead, I'll open my hands and let the bird fly away. If he says the bird is alive, I'll quickly crush （压坏）it and show him the dead bird. Either way, he'll be wrong. "

4. Up the hill, they went to the old man's house.

"Saint, we have a question for you, they all shouted. What's in my hands?”Asked the little boy. "Well, it must be a bird, "replied the old man." 5.? "Asked the excited boy. The saint thought for a moment and then replied, “It is up to you, my child.”

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A.Among the people, there was a naughty(淘气的) little boy

B.The children agreed this was a clever plan

C.But is it alive or dead?

D.Whenever the people are in hot water,

E.I'll ask him what I'm holding in my hands

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Earth Day is an event most commonly celebrated on the 22nd of April each year. It is a day on which people around the world take part in activities aiming at raising public attention about our mother planet and how to protect it.

1.　　

Below, we have listed 4 things you can do to make this a better place, a better world for the future generations.　

▲ Leave your cars at home

Cars, being the greatest source of air pollution, can be left at home this weekend. Travelling by public transport is the better choice.

2.

▲ Be a little dirty

3.

A daily shower isn’t a matter of health; it’s a matter of comfort. Showering every day can wash away the natural oils that our skin and hair need.

▲ Volunteer yourself

This is one of the best things you can do. Why? Because it will do you good too. Join other like-minded persons in a common task.

4.

▲ Green-up your home

5.

Save energy by turning off all power whenever they are not in use. Besides, take out all the plugs(插头) from plug points even after turning them off.

Remember that every step counts. The future of our planet is in your hands!

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A.If you have the time, there are lots of opportunities out there to offer help, for example, planting trees, cleaning a park or simply coming up with ways you can protect mother Earth.

B.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.

C.You can celebrate Earth Day by showing your attention of environmental problems and by letting others know what they can do to make a difference. Even small actions can have great influence!

D.Turn off your room’s lights when you leave. However, this is not something you should do just for a day or for only an hour on Earth Day.

E.Other greener choices are carpooling, riding a bike or you can also walk if you want a healthier life style and if your workplace is not that far away from your home.

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Celebrating New Year’s Day is one of the oldest and most exciting traditions around the world. Since this festival marks the beginning of the year, New Year’s Day is thought of as a perfect time for a “clean start”. People in the world decide to act better in the year just beginning than the year just ended.

No day has ever been celebrated in so many different ways. All over the world, countries have their own special beliefs about what the New Year means to them.

In Scotland, the New Year is called Hogmanay. In the villages of Scotland, barrels of tar (沥青) are set on fire. It represents that the old year is burned up and the new one is allowed to enter.

New Year’s Day is also the Festival of Saint Basil in Canada. Children leave their shoes by the fireside on New Year’s Day with the hope that Saint Basil, who is famous for his kindness, will come and fill their shoes with gifts.

The Jewish New Year is called Rosh Hashanah. It is an important time when Jews promise to do better in the future. Special services are held in the church, children are given new clothes and New Year bread is cooked to remind people of harvest time.

On New Year’s Day in Japan, everyone gets dressed in their new clothes and homes are decorated (装饰) with bamboos—symbols of long life.

In European countries such as Germany, France and Belgium, families start the New Year by first attending church services. Afterwards, they visit friends and relatives. In France, boys and girls receive gifts of money on New Year’s Day.

New Year celebrations around the 　 1.

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Celebrating New Year’s Day is one of the oldest and most exciting traditions around the world. Since this festival marks the beginning of the year, New Year’s Day is thought of as a perfect time for a “clean start”. People in the world decide to act better in the year just beginning than the year just ended.

No day has ever been celebrated in so many different ways. All over the world, countries have their own special beliefs about what the New Year means to them.

In Scotland, the New Year is called Hogmanay. In the villages of Scotland, barrels of tar (沥青) are set on fire. It represents that the old year is burned up and the new one is allowed to enter.

New Year’s Day is also the Festival of Saint Basil in Canada. Children leave their shoes by the fireside on New Year’s Day with the hope that Saint Basil, who is famous for his kindness, will come and fill their shoes with gifts.

The Jewish New Year is called Rosh Hashanah. It is an important time when Jews promise to do better in the future. Special services are held in the church, children are given new clothes and New Year bread is cooked to remind people of harvest time.

On New Year’s Day in Japan, everyone gets dressed in their new clothes and homes are decorated with bamboos—symbols of long life.

In European countries such as Germany, France and Belgium, families start the New Year by first attending church services. Afterwards, they visit friends and relatives. In France, boys and girls receive gifts of money on New Year’s Day.

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Celebrating New Year’s Day is one of the oldest and most exciting traditions around the world. Since this festival marks the beginning of the year, New Year’s Day is thought of as a perfect time for a “clean start”. People in the world decide to act better in the year just beginning than the year just ended.

No day has ever been celebrated in so many different ways. All over the world, countries have their own special beliefs about what the New Year means to them.

In Scotland, the New Year is called Hogmanay. In the villages of Scotland, barrels of tar (沥青) are set on fire. It represents that the old year is burned up and the new one is allowed to enter.

New Year’s Day is also the Festival of Saint Basil in Canada. Children leave their shoes by the fireside on New Year’s Day with the hope that Saint Basil, who is famous for his kindness, will come and fill their shoes with gifts.

The Jewish New Year is called Rosh Hashanah. It is an important time when Jews promise to do better in the future. Special services are held in the church, children are given new clothes and New Year bread is cooked to remind people of harvest time.

On New Year’s Day in Japan, everyone gets dressed in their new clothes and homes are decorated (装饰) with bamboos—symbols of long life.

In European countries such as Germany, France and Belgium, families start the New Year by first attending church services. Afterwards, they visit friends and relatives. In France, boys and girls receive gifts of money on New Year’s Day.

New Year celebrations around the 1..

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