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The Carnival of Brazil is an annual festiva
l held 46 days before Easter, especially famous for the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. Carnival celebrations are believed to have roots in the festival of Saturnalia, which, adapted to Christianity, became a farewell to bad things in a season of religious discipline to regret and prepare for Christ’s death and coming back to life. Modern Brazilian Carnival dates back to Rio de Janeiro in 1641. It originally copied the European form of the festival, later taking in elements of Native American and African cultures. In the late 19th century, the strings (弦乐器) were introduced in Rio de Janeiro. These were pageant (游行) groups that paraded through city avenues performing on instruments and dancing. Today they are known as blocks, consisting of a group of people who dress in costumes or special T-shirts with themes or logos. Blocks are generally connected with particular neighborhoods; they include both a music group and a lot of revelers(狂欢者). Block parades have become an expressive feature of Rio’s Carnival. Today, they number more than 100 and the groups increase each year. Blocks can be formed by small or large groups of revelers with a clear title. Before the show, they gather in a square, then parade in sections of the city, often near the beach. Carnival time in Rio is very interesting, but is also the most expensive time to visit Rio. Hotel rooms and other lodgings (住宿) can be up to four times more expensive than the regular rates. There are big crowds at some locations and life is far from ordinary in many parts of town.
1.What can we infer from the first paragraph?
A. The Carnival of Brazil is often held after Easter.
B. The Carnival of Brazil comes from Easter and Saturnalia.
C. The Carnival of Brazil is mainly to celebrate the birth of Christ.
D. The Carnival of Brazil is a festival to regret and begin a new life.
2.How long is the history of the peoples celebrating modern Brazilian Carnival?
A.About 100 years. B. Less than two centuries.
C. Over five centuries. D. About 370 years.
3. We can infer from the fourth paragraph that_______
A. block parades become bigger and bigger. 
B. block parades can only be formed by big groups of revelers.
C. the theme of blocks must be serious.
D. blocks always parade only on the beach
4.What is the passage mainly about?
A. The famous carnivals in the world.
B. How the carnival was introduced in Brazil.
C. The happy life of the people in Rio de Janeiro.
D. The carnival in Rio de Janeiro.
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The Carnival of Brazil is an annual festival held 46 days before Easter, especially famous for the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. Carnival celebrations are believed to have roots in the festival of Saturnalia, which, adapted to Christianity, became a farewell to bad things in a season of religious discipline to regret and prepare for Christ’s death and coming back to life.
Modern Brazilian Carnival dates back to Rio de Janeiro in 1641. It originally copied the European form of the festival, later taking in elements of Native American and African cultures.
In the late 19th century, the strings (弦乐器) were introduced in Rio de Janeiro. These were pageant (游行) groups that paraded through city avenues performing on instruments and dancing. Today they are known as blocks, consisting of a group of people who dress in costumes or special T-shirts with themes or logos. Blocks are generally connected with particular neighborhoods; they include both a music group and a lot of revelers.
Block parades have become an expressive feature of Rio’s Carnival. Today, they number more than 100 and the groups increase each year. Blocks can be formed by small or large groups of revelers with a clear title. Before the show, they gather in a square, then parade in sections of the city, often near the beach.
Carnival time in Rio is very interesting, but is also the most expensive time to visit Rio. Hotel rooms and other lodgings (住宿) can be up to four times more expensive than the regular rates. There are big crowds at some locations and life is far from ordinary in many parts of town.
1.What can we infer from the first paragraph?
A. The Carnival of Brazil is often held after Easter.
B. The Carnival of Brazil comes from Easter and Saturnalia.
C. The Carnival of Brazil is a festival to regret and begin a new life.
D. The Carnival of Brazil is mainly to celebrate the birth of Christ.
2.How long is the history of the people’s celebrating modern Brazilian Carnival?
A. About 100 years. B. Less than two centuries.
C. About 370 years. D. Over five centuries.
3.Which of the following statements is TRUE about the blocks in Rio de Janeiro?
A. They are always wearing costumes or special T-shirts with themes or logos.
B. They always parade through countryside villages singing and dancing.
C. There are no more than 50 blocks today.
D. They don’t parade before the show.
4.What is the passage mainly about?
A. The famous carnivals in the world.
B. How the carnival was introduced in Brazil.
C. The carnival in Rio de Janeiro.
D. The happy life of the people in Rio de Janeiro.
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Volunteers Wanted
Our annual English Festival, which will be held on June 15-17, 2017, is now looking for 20 student volunteers to provide service for Talent Show, Speech Contest, and English Debate. If you are interested, please send an application email at your earliest convenience to Ms Chen at chenlaoshi@aef.com
写作要点：
1. 表明写作意图；
2. 陈述应征目的；
3. 说明应征条件（性格，能力等）。
写作要求：
1. 邮件词数不少于100字；
2. 开头和结尾部分已写好，不计入总词数；
3. 可根据情节增加细节，使行文连贯；
4. 不能使用真实姓名和学校名称。
Dear Ms Chen,
I’m Li Hua, a student from Class 3, Senior 2. ______________________________________________
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Looking forward to your reply.
Yours truly,
Li Hua
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Visit the Newseum During “Museum Day”！
Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. The Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people.
Here is some information about a popular museum — the Newseum.
EVENT DETAILS
Registration: free tickets will be available for the public to download on December 15 via the link : https ://www. smithsonianmag. com/museumday/museum-day-2018/.
Advanced registration is requested so that the museum sites know how many people to expect. If you don't register beforehand you may still be admitted the day of the event, but no guarantee for admission. All are welcome to attend including children and groups.
Meeting Point #1: From 7:45 – 8:00 some volunteers will be in the Starbucks at 325 7 th St NW before walking 2 blocks to the Newseum.
Meeting Point #2: Outside the Newseum’s Pennsylvania Avenue entrance. The Newseum opens at 9:00 am. However, as this is an extremely popular event we highly recommend arriving as early as possible, by 8:15 if you can, to bypass the masses that will show up later in the day.
Meeting Point #3: Once the museum opens we recommend immediately heading to the 6th floor to avoid the masses since most people start on the 1st floor. On the 6th floor, the Hank Greenspun Terrace, which overlooks Pennsylvania Avenue and the U. S. Capitol, has one of the best views in Washington, DC. After that you can proceed through the museum’ s exhibits starting on the 6th floor and working our way down. The Newseum is open until 5:00 pm and guests are free to arrive and depart whenever they like.
1.What can we know about the Museum Day tickets?
A. They are valid at any museum.
B. Free tickets are specially for children.
C. Two persons can share one ticket.
D. They are cheaper if applied for online.
2.What are the visitors advised to do?
A. Take a map of the museum.
B. Register on the website in advance.
C. Arrive on time to avoid the crowd.
D. Follow a guide in the museum.
3.Where can visitors have a bird’s eye view of the U. S. Capitol?
A. In the Starbucks at 325 7th St.
B. On the 6th floor of the Hank Greenspun Terrace.
C. On the 6th floor of the Newseum.
D. At the Newseum’s Pennsylvania Avenue entrance.
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Estival Wire The cure-all for hot August days is the 10th annual Austin Ice Cream Festival, taking place on Saturday, August 13 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Fiesta Gardens. Enjoy local favoritesAmy’s Ice Cream, dairy-free NadaMoo and more, plus live entertainment, games and contests. Tickets are $15 and include three ice cream tasting/activity tickets. Children aged 8 and under are free.
North Austin Rock Rose All Access event is happening on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.. The $5 all-access pass gets you bites from wonderful restaurants and bars like ThaiKun, General Tso’s Boy, and more. The pass also includes a free morning yoga class from Corepower Yoga. To top it off, those who attend the event will be entered for a chance to win a prize package. Get your allaccess ticket online.
East Cesar ChavezKerlin BBQ is celebrating its 3rd anniversary on Sunday, August 14, beginning at 11 a.m.. Visit the barbecue truck, and enjoy smoked meats as well as beer and live music. No admission fee is charged.
San Antonio Barbecue WireFormer La Barbecue master Esaul Ramos is hosting a barbecue on August 13, Saturday on White Road from 11 a.m. until sold out. Ramos is opening up his own smoked meat shop, 2M Smokehouse, which he and his brother Joe have been raising funds to help build. Get a taste of what’s to come with barbecue and desserts. Plan ahead and come free.
Contigo Beer CarnivalOn Sunday, Contigo is hosting a fivecourse Indian beer pairing dinner at 6:30 p.m.. Enjoy special IPAs from Austin Beerworks and Jester King Brewery. Tickets are $60 per person for common seating and $75 per person for a private table.
1.What can a visitor do with an allaccess pass at North Austin?
A. Eat in many famous restaurants and bars.
B. Enter a competition for a prize package.
C. Eat smoked meats from a barbecue truck.
D. Attend a yoga course from General Tso’ Boy.
2.When will Esaul Ramos host his barbecue?
A. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on August 13. B. Since 11 a.m. on August 13.
C. From noon to 5 p.m. on August 14. D. At 11 a.m. on August 14.
3.What makes Contigo Beer Carnival different from the other events?
A. It’s held on Sunday so that all can take part.
B. It starts at a time when the others are closing.
C. It has frozen snacks, barbecue and desserts.
D. It charges the most among the five ads.
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The activity is held annually in Chinatown with the purpose of the Chinese tradition.
A. keeping off B. keeping up
C. keeping back D. keeping out
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Literary festivals across the world
London Book Fair
Time: held annually in April for 3 days
Place: London, UK
The London Book Fair is a part of the London Book Screen Week.
Visitors include anyone who is involved with the creation, distribution, sale or treatment of content. Authors, talent scouts, editors, designers, and digital gurus all walk the floor- meeting, talking, observing, discovering. It’s a great opportunity to meet all kinds of people.
BookExpo America
Time: held annually in May or June for 4 days
Place: various cities in the US
Unlike most book fairs, Bookexpo America doesn't have a base city. It moves to different places every year-- mostly big cities such as New York, Washington, Los Angeles and Chicago.
It is the largest gathering in the United States of librarians, booksellers and industry professionals, as well as a great place to discover the latest trends in technology while networking with others in the business, go to autograph and book signing sessions with your favorite authors, and participate in panel discussions with top writers while you enjoy breakfast. With hundreds of participating authors, there's lots to do, see and read.
Frankfurt Book Fair
Time: held annually in October for a week
Place: Frankfurt, Germany
The Frankfurt Book Fair is the world's biggest and oldest book event with more than 500 years of history, yet it never stops developing with time.
Thematic tours are provided, during which trade visitors and the general public can learn more about the Frankfurt Book Fair. Led by experts, these topical tours take interested groups to stands and other locations around the fair that are relevant to specific themes, such as education, science, kids. With our Book Fair app, visitors have the possibility to take a time-independent, thematic tour.
Tokyo International Book Fair
Time: held annually in September for 3 days
Place: Tokyo, Japan
Being Asia's leading book fair, the Tokyo International Book Fair has several sub categories, including the Natural Sciences Book Fair, the Humanities Social Sciences Book Fair, and the Children’s Books Fair.
One of the highlights of the event is the e-books expo, which shines a spotlight on the fact that people's reading habits are switching from printed books to digital books.
Besides book products, the newest e-learning software and digital publishng technologies are also presented.
1.The largest and oldest book fair in the world is held in___________.
A. April B. May or June
C. October D. September
2.How is BookExpo America different from the other three book fairs?
A. It is held in different cities every year.
B. It attracts many famous writers.
C. It displays the latest trends in technology.
D. It is the longest annual book fair.
3.According to the passage, you are more likely to have a discussion with your favorite author in _________.
A. the UK and Japan
B. the US and Germany
C. the US and Japan
D. the UK and the US
4.Which book fair provides tours of specific themes?
A. The London Book Fair
B. BookExpo America
C. The Frankfurt Book Fair
D. The Tokyo International Book Fair
5.What do we know about the Tokyo International Book Fair?
A. It is the most popular book fair in Asia.
B. It is a great place for e-book lovers.
C. It mainly focuses on natural science books.
D. It mainly displays printed books for schools.
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________ is known to us is that the 2016 Olympic Games will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
A．It B．Which C．As D．What
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Qixi is an important festival that celebrates love and 1.(devote), which falls on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month of the Chinese calendar. The love story of Niulang and Zhinu, and the Qixi Festival have been handed down for generations. 2. actually these ancient traditions and customs 3.(die) out nowadays.
Many a Chinese, particularly youngsters, 4.(seem) to know more about St Valentine’s Day on February 14th, 5. people celebrate it with bouquets of roses, chocolates and romantic candlelight dinners. 6.(refer) to as the “Chinese Valentine’s Day,” Qixi, as a traditional Chinese festival, is more similar 7. a western festival since fewer people than ever will gaze at the heavens to pick out the two stars shining bright on either side of the Milky Way. There are reminders dotted about, in 8. form of big ads saying “Sales on Chinese Valentine’s Day!” in shops, hotels and restaurants. However, 9.(differ) from traditional practices, few young women will mark the festival with their boyfriends, or take part in traditional activities to celebrate 10..
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An exhibition of paintings ____ at the museum next week.
A.are to be held B.is to be held C.are holding D.will hold
l held 46 days before Easter, especially famous for the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. Carnival celebrations are believed to have roots in the festival of Saturnalia, which, adapted to Christianity, became a farewell to bad things in a season of religious discipline to regret and prepare for Christ’s death and coming back to life. Modern Brazilian Carnival dates back to Rio de Janeiro in 1641. It originally copied the European form of the festival, later taking in elements of Native American and African cultures. In the late 19th century, the strings (弦乐器) were introduced in Rio de Janeiro. These were pageant (游行) groups that paraded through city avenues performing on instruments and dancing. Today they are known as blocks, consisting of a group of people who dress in costumes or special T-shirts with themes or logos. Blocks are generally connected with particular neighborhoods; they include both a music group and a lot of revelers(狂欢者). Block parades have become an expressive feature of Rio’s Carnival. Today, they number more than 100 and the groups increase each year. Blocks can be formed by small or large groups of revelers with a clear title. Before the show, they gather in a square, then parade in sections of the city, often near the beach. Carnival time in Rio is very interesting, but is also the most expensive time to visit Rio. Hotel rooms and other lodgings (住宿) can be up to four times more expensive than the regular rates. There are big crowds at some locations and life is far from ordinary in many parts of town.
