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Why are black cats bad?
November 17 is an important day for black cats in Italy. An animal rights group has named that day “Black Cat Day” to stop the killing of thousands of the cats. Why do people the animal so much? It is because people believe black cats bring bad luck if they walk across your path.
The black cat is just one of the of superstition(迷信）.You may already know that Western people don’t like the number 13. They also believe that walking under a ladder, opening an umbrella indoors and a mirror can also bring bad luck.
According to Andrew Macaskill, who works for Times , British people believe it is to see one magpie(喜鹊). But two bring good luck. “In Britain, people like to have a horseshoes over the door. They believe it can bring good luck,” Macaskill said. “But the horseshoe needs to be the right way up. The luck if it is upside down.”
In the US, people usually spit on a new baseball bat before using it for the first time. They think this can bring good luck. Also, it is believed that good spirits live in trees. So by knocking on anything made from wood, people can call upon those spirits for protection against misfortune. People in the US also believe there are evil（邪恶的） spirits in blooms（扫帚）. So lean a broom against a bed. The evil spirits will cast a spell on the bed.
1.A.love B.keep C.hate D.raise
2.A.symbols B.stories C.ways D.means
3.A.buying B.breaking C.borrowing D.bringing
4.A.lucky B.unlucky C.possible D.impossible
5. A.throws away B.runs away C.gives away D.puts away
6. A.always B.usually C.sometimes D.never
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--Black cats are a symbol of bad luck in the US.
--________
A. Yes. That’s why people don’t like them. B. Right. Everyone keeps them as pets.
C. I know. They’re so dark that I can’t see. D. I agree. It’s nice to hold them in arms.
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_____ Blacks are going to the park. Why don’t we go for _____ walk, too?
A. A; an B. An; / C. The; a D. /; a
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1.This is an advertisement ______________ on the Cats Day.
A. for a talk on pet cats
B. for the prettiest cat show
C. to sell unwanted cats
D. to find owners for unwanted cats
2.The Cats Day activities will last ______________.
A. a whole day B. half a day C. four hours D. a whole afternoon
3.Taking a cat home from the center should be a family decision because __________.
A. the cost has to be paid by the family
B. the cat will become trouble for the family
C. other family members may hurt the cat
D. it is the duty of each family member to care for the cat
4.After listening to the talk by Dr. Smith, you may ___________.
A. raise the prettiest cat in town
B. know more about your cat’s gestures
C. learn more about the cat supplies
D. be able to build a cat house by yourself
5.You will NOT be able __________ on the Cats Day.
A. to win 150 dollars on the show
B. to buy toys for your cat
C. to take a picture with your new cat
D. to take your child to the fun games
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Mother's Day is an important holiday all over the world.The idea for Mother's Day an American woman named Anna Jarvis.Anna hoped there would be a day for people to show to their mothers,so she worte many letters to important people of her time.In 1914,the second Sunday in May was celebrated as Mother's Day.People in Denmark,Ital,Turkey,Australia and Belgium all celebrate Moteher's Day on the same day as Americans. The day gives people a good to thank mothers.People of all ages do many things to make the day special for their mothers.A typical way is to make Moms stay in bed.That means a mother doesn't need to early to make breakfast for her family. , the rest of the family make breakfast for her.Kids do secret things to their moms.They write love letters to their moms.Some even make gifts themselves for their moms.Anna Jarvis's mother carnations, so people chose carnations as a present for their mother on Monther's Day.Carnations of different have different meanings.People buy red carnations if their mothers are .However,white ones are used to express love to dead mothers
1.A.came out B.came from C.concentrated on D.depended on
2.A.love B.pity C.panic D.hunger
3.A.result B.example C.opportunity D.cause
4.A.earlier B.shorter C.later D.longer
5.A.give up B.get up C.cheer up D.clean up
6.A.Unless B.Although C.However D. Instead
7.A.hurt B.surprise C.describe D.terrify
8.A.liked B.drew C.hated D.threw
9.A.ages B.sizes C.colors D.shapes
10.A.sick B.alive C.happy D.alone
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The last Monday in March is an important day in China. It is a day for school safety education. This year, the day falls on March 25. It helps students learn more about safety and make sure they are safe. What are some accidents at school? How can you keep yourself safe? Take a look!
The main accidents at school are stampedes(踩踏>, earthquakes and fires.
Astampede always happens in crowded places. When students around you begin to push, stand there and try to hold onto something. If you fall down in the crowd, put your hands around your head. Move to one side, and bend(弯> your body and legs.
Earthquakes happen all over the world. When you feel everything is moving, quickly get under a desk and hold on, according to China Earthquake Administration(地震局>. If you are outdoors, find a place away from buildings, trees, and power lines(电线>.
When there’s a fire, leave the classroom quickly. It’s better to put something wet over your mouth and nose. This way, you won’t breathe in smoke. Many people die in a fire, not because of the fire, but smoke. It makes them cough and they can’t breathe. That’s very dangerous! So when you want to get out, you should make yourself lower to the floor. Then you can breathe some fresh air.
1.This year, school safety education falls on ________.
A. March 5 B. March 15 C. March 20 D. March25
2.students can learn about_________ on the day.
A. school safety B. traffic accidents C. forest fires D. family rules
3.In a stampede, if you fall down in a crowd you might behave(行为> in this order(顺序>:
① put your hands around your head
② bend your body and legs
③ move to one side
A. ①--②--③ B. ①--③--② C. ②--③--① D. ③--②--①
4.When earthquakes happen, we should________.
A. quickly get under a desk and hold on B. begin to push
C. put something wet over mouth D. find a place near buildings and trees
5.We can learn from the last paragraph(段落> that________.
A. don’t push when there is a fire
B. accidents sometimes happen in schools
C. smoke is also very dangerous in a fire
D. you should take a look first in fire
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The last Monday in March is an important day in China. It is a day for school safety education. This year, the day falls on March 25. It helps students learn more about safety and make sure they are safe. What are some accidents at school? How can you keep yourself safe? Take a look!
The main accidents at school are stampedes(踩踏), earthquakes and fires.
A stampede always happens in crowded places. When students around you begin to push, stand there and try to hold onto something. If you fall down in the crowd, put your hands around your head. Move to one side, and bend(弯) your body and legs.
Earthquakes happen all over the world. When you feel everything is moving, quickly get under a desk and hold on, according to China Earthquake Administration(地震局). If you are outdoors, find a place away from buildings, trees, and power lines(电线).
When there’s a fire, leave the classroom quickly. It’s better to put something wet over your mouth and nose. This way, you won’t breathe in smoke. Many people die in a fire, not because of the fire, but smoke. It makes them cough and they can’t breathe. That’s very dangerous! So when you want to get out, you should make yourself lower to the floor. Then you can breathe some fresh air.在
1. Students can learn about_________ on March 25.
A. school safety B. traffic accidents
C. forest fires D. family rules
2. In a stampede, if you fall down in a crowd you might behave(行为) in this order(顺序):
① put your hands around your head
② bend your body and legs
③ move to one side
A. ①--②--③ B. ①--③--②
C.②--③--① D. ③--②--①
3. We can learn from the last paragraph(段落) that________.
A. don’t push when there is a fire
B. accidents sometimes happen in schools
C. smoke is also very dangerous in a fire
D. you should take a look first in fire
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This Sunday is an important day for my parents. We’ll celebrate it because they ________for twenty years.
A. have married B. got married
C. are married D. have been married
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Having________big breakfast every day is important for everyone.
A./ B.a C.the D.an
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－_______are you late for school again?
－Because the weather is too bad.
A. Why B. What C. When D. Where
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