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Easter is a holiday celebrated all over the world. A lot of people like to do ____ things during the Easter weekend. One year my friends Katherine and David decided to ____ on the weekend. They lived in Houston and I lived in San Antonio, about 250km away.

I was very ____ to go to the wedding. I ____ a new black suit, new black shoes, and a great wedding gift for Katherine and David. After having breakfast in my apartment, I was ready to go and got into my car. I started the car and was ____! The car made a very loud scratchy ____. It didn’t start. My car was ____!

I ____ called my other friends who were going to the wedding. They were all in Houston already. I was so ____. I really wanted to go to the wedding. Then I ____ one more person that might still be in San Antonio. The girl I ____, Emily.

I called Emily to see if she was still in town and she was! She came to my ____ and we drove to the wedding together. I was a little nervous ____ I liked her very much, but I didn’t dare to ask her out. On the way, we had a great ____ and we were both really excited for David and Katherine and couldn’t ____ to get there.

The wedding was beautiful. There was so much delicious food at the ____, and because it was Easter, the entire wedding was ____ in very bright colors. The best part was that Emily and I danced all night together. I got to know her very well and we decided to go on a ____ when we ____ to San Antonio. My car breaking down was the best thing that ____ to me that Easter weekend!

1.A. ordinary　　 B. common　　 C. strange　　 D. special

2.A. get changed　　 B. get separated　　 C. get married　　 D. get promoted

3.A. interested　　 B. excited　　 C. confused　　 D. disappointed

4.A. wore　　 B. bought　　 C. borrowed　　 D. made

5.A. moved　　 B. frightened　　 C. shocked　　 D. surprised

6.A. sound　　 B. voice　　 C. shout　　 D. cry

7.A. broken　　 B. wrong　　 C. dead　　 D. injured

8.A. slowly　　 B. immediately　　 C. finally　　 D. gradually

9.A. happy　　 B. pleased　　 C. upset　　 D. curious

10.A. dreamed of　　 B. thought of　　 C. talked about　　 D. spoke about

11.A. fancied　　 B. hated　　 C. disliked　　 D. enjoyed

12.A. dormitory　　 B. company　　 C. apartment　　 D. town

13.A. so　　 B. because　　 C. but　　 D. and

14.A. conversation　　 B. speech　　 C. rest　　 D. travel

15.A. bear　　 B. wait　　 C. stand　　 D. help

16.A. celebration　　 B. congratulation　　 C. reception　　 D. recreation

17.A. lighted　　 B. decorated　　 C. painted　　 D. constructed

18.A. day　　 B. date　　 C. week　　 D. night

19.A. got up　　 B. got down　　 C. got over　　 D. got back

20.A. occurred　　 B. hit　　 C. happened　　 D. struck

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Teachers’ Day is, interestingly, not celebrated on the same day all over the world. In some countries it is marked by a holiday, in others it is a working day.

International Teachers’ Day is celebrated on October 5. Being held ever since 1994, it is in honor of teachers' organizations worldwide. Its aim is to encourage supports for teachers and to meet the needs of students.

China―In 1939, Teachers’ Day was set for August 27, Confucius' birthday. In1951, the celebration was stopped. However, it was founded again in 1985, and the day was changed to September 10.

India―Teachers’ Day is celebrated on September 5 in honour of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the second president of India, whose birthday falls on that day.

Russia―In Russia, Teachers’ Day was celebrated on the first Sunday of October between 1965 and 1994. Since 1994, the day is observed on October 5, just the same day as World Teachers’ Day.

The US―In the US, Teachers’ Day is non-official holiday. It is celebrated on the Tuesday of the first full week of May. A number of activities are organized in schools to honor teachers. The celebrations can continue for the whole week of May.

Thailand―In Thailand, National Teachers’ Day is celebrated every year on January 16. The first Teachers’ Day was held in 1957. The day is a holiday in schools.

1.What country celebrates Teachers’ Day in October?

A. India.　　　　 B. The US.　　　　　　 C. India.　　　 D. Russia.

2.Which of the following has the same meaning as the underlined word “observed”?

A. stopped　　 B. celebrated　　　　 C. held　　　　　　 D. fell

3.Which of the following is possibly true?

A. China has celebrated Teachers’ Day since the year 1931.

B. Teachers’ Day is an official holiday in the United States.

C. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s birthday is in September.

D. Teachers’ Day is a working day in schools of Thailand.

4.From the passage we can learn that ________.

A. The first Teachers’ Day was held in 1965 in Thailand.

B. Teachers’ Day falls on Confucius' birthday in China.

C. International Teachers’ Day aims to benefit the students.

D. Teachers’ Day is celebrated on the same day all over the world.

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As one of the world’s oldest holidays, Halloween is still celebrated today in several countries around the globe, but it is in North America and Canada that it maintains its highest level of popularity. Every year, 65% of Americans decorate their homes and offices for Halloween. Halloween is the holiday when the most candy is sold and is second only to Christians in terms of total sales.

Austria

In Austria, some people will leave bread, water and a lighted lamp on the table before retiring on Halloween night. The reason for this is that it was once believed such items would welcome the dead souls back to earth on a night which for the Austrians was considered to be brimming(溢)with strong cosmic energies.

Belgium

The Belgians believe that it is unlucky for a black cat to cross one’s path and also unlucky if it should enter a home or travel on a ship. The custom in Belgium on Halloween night is to light candles in memory of dead relatives.

Canada

Modern Halloween celebrations in Canada began with the arrival of Scottish and Irish immigrants in the 1800s. Jack- O- Lantern is carved and the festivities include parties, trick-or-treating and the decorating of homes with pumpkins and corn stalks.

France

Unlike most nation of the world, Halloween is not celebrated by the French in order to honor the dead and departed ancestors. It is regarded as an “American” holiday in France and was unknown in the country until around 1996.

1.In which countries does Halloween have its highest level of popularity?

A. France and North America.

B. Canada and North America.

C. Austria and Canada.

D. Belgium and Canada.

2.Why will people leave bread, water and a lighted lamp on the table in Austria?

A. These items would welcome the dead souls back to earth

B. These items are used to respect ancestors

C. These items are just for fun

D. The other items can replace them

3.In which country does Halloween is not celebrated as the others?

A. Canada.　　　　　 B. Belgium.　　　　 C. Austria.　　　　 D. France.

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On March 17, people around the world celebrate the Irish holiday of Saint Patrick’s Day. It is a major holiday in Ireland, but the rest of the world has influenced its celebration as much as the Irish themselves.

Most Americans think of Saint Patrick’s Day as a big party centered around drinking alcohol. But its beginnings in Ireland were religious, says Mike Cronin, a professor of Irish history with Boston College of Massachusetts.

Ireland is a mostly Roman Catholic country. Saint Patrick lived in Ireland more than 2,000 years ago. He is widely considered to have established Christianity in the country. The Church honored him with a holy day in the 17th century. March 17 marks the date of his death. The average Irish person honored March 17 quietly. Attending church services was the main activity. In fact, most businesses that served alcohol would close in honor of the day.

In the early 1900s, Ireland’s government made St. Patrick’s Day an official holiday. By the 1960s, towns across Ireland started celebrating the holiday with parades and music. In Ireland today, St. Patrick’s Day is a four-day public celebration that includes parades, music, food, and games.

For Irish people living outside Ireland, Saint Patrick’s Day became a chance to celebrate their Irish identity and culture. Now, countries and cities around the world celebrate March 17 in creative ways. Many countries hold Saint Patrick’s Day parades. Famous monuments, including the Great Wall of China, the Niagara Falls, and the Gateway of India in Mumbai will all be colored by green light for the day.

Cronin says that the worldwide popularity of Saint Patrick’s Day has helped the Irish government, which uses the holiday as a form of diplomacy. And for a small island of 4.5 to 5 million people it’s quite remarkable that they have that kind of soft power.

1.How did average Irish people celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day in the 17th century?

A. Drinking alcohol.　　 B. Parading in the streets.

C. Attending church services peacefully.　　 D. Coloring well-known monuments green.

2.What can we learn from the passage?

A. Saint Patrick’s Day is the most significant day in the US.

B. Saint Patrick’s Day plays a role in foreign affairs in Ireland today.

C. Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated worldwide today as in the 17th century.

D. On Saint Patrick’s Day, parades and parties are held throughout America.

3.What is the passage mainly about?

A. The origin of Saint Patrick’s Day.

B. The celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day.

C. The influence of Saint Patrick’s Day on the world.

D. The role of Saint Patrick’s Day in Irish diplomacy.

4.What is Cronin’s attitude towards the popularity of Saint Patrick’s Day?

A. Unclear.　　 B. Neutral.　　 C. Negative.　　 D. Positive.

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Nowadays, there are a lot of reminding days in the world. World Read Aloud Day is celebrated each year on the first Wednesday of March. It1.(start) by the LitWorld.org website in 2010 and has now reached 65 countries.2.aim is to encourage people worldwide who cannot read to enjoy the benefits of a book. The website asks everyone3.(celebrate) the day by taking a book, finding an audience and reading out aloud. It is about taking action to show the world that the right to read and write4.(belong) to all people. The website asks visitors to join in the movement to reduce the number of illiterate(不识字的) people in the world. It is5.(absolute) necessary to help those6.cannot read. The website says, “It’s time to start by reading aloud to7.might like it. Share a book with a child who might need it, share a story with someone who would treasure it, listen patiently8.someone else’s story as they share with you.” The United Nations says, ”Literacy involves a9.(vary) of learning in10.(enable) individuals to achieve their goals, to develop their knowledge and to participate fully in society.” In that way, World Read Aloud Day does help make a difference.

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People all over the world are kept _______ of what is happening at once by means of the Internet.

A. suspected　　　     B. convinced　　     C. approved　　     D. informed

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As is known to us all, travelling all over the world is out of________question without________passport.

A．a; the        B．不填，不填        C．the; a         D．the; an

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The exhibition is very popular, and has ____thousands of visitors from all over the world.

A encouraged  B invited    C  disappointed  D  attracted

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Street art is a very popular form of art that is spreading quickly all over the world. You can find it on building, sidewalks, street sings and trash cans from Tokyo to Paris, and from Moscow to Cape Town. Street art has become a global culture and even art museums and galleries are collecting the works of street artists. Even advertising companies also use street art in their ads due to its popularity.

Street art started out very secretly because it’s illegal to paint on public and private property without permission. People often have different opinions about street art. Some people think it is a crime with others think it’s a new form of culture.

Art experts claim that the movement began in New York in the 1960s. Young adults sprayed words and images on walls and trains. This colorful and energetic style of writing became known as graffiti(涂鸦). Graffiti art showed that young people wanted to rebel against society. They didn’t want to accept rules, and they travelled around cities to create paintings that everyone could see. In many cases, they had trouble with the police and the local government.

Many street corners in Paris show the works of Space Invader. A French artist uses small pieces of glass to make images of space creatures. He has been doing this for some years and the police have arrested him a few times. On his website, you can see many other places where he has created this form of art.

Street artists do their work for some reasons. Some of them do not like the artists who make so much money in galleries and museums. They choose street art because it is closer to common people. Some artists try to express their political opinion in their works. They often want to protest against big firms and corporations. Others like to do things that are forbidden and hope they don't get caught.

In today’s world, the Internet has a big influence on street art. Artists can show their pictures to people all over the world. Many city residents, however, say that seeing a picture on the Internet is never as good as seeing it alive. The street art movement lives with the energy and life of a big city. There it will continue to change and grow.

1.What may be the best title for the text?

A. A New Form of Art

B. The New Trend of Street Art

C. Discovery of Global Culture

D. Street Art-New Culture of Cities

2.Why do advertising companies use street art?

A. It has a free style.　　 B. It has a great effect.

C. It’s popular with customers.　　 D. It gives the impression of youth.

3.What’s the author’s attitude toward street art?

A. Objective.　　 B. Subjective.

C. Doubtful.　　 D. Supportive.

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Millions of people all over the world use the word OK. In fact, some people say the word is used more often than any other word in the world. OK means all right or acceptable. It expresses agreement or approval.

1.　 Some people say it came from the Native American Indian tribe known as the Choctaw(乔克托语). The Choctaw word “okeh” means the same as the American word okay. Experts say early explorers in the American West spoke the Choctaw language in the nineteenth century.

But many people doubt this. Language expert Allen Walker Read wrote about the word “OK” in reports published in the 1960s. He said the word began being used in the 1830s. 　 2.　 Some foreign-born people wrote “all correct” as “o-l-l-k-o-r-r-e-c-t”, and used the letters OK. Other people say a railroad worker named Obadiah Kelly invented the word long ago. They said he put the first letters of his name--O and K--on each object people gave him to send on the train.

3. The organization supported Martin Van Buren for president in 1840. They called their group the OK club. The letters were taken from the name of the town where Martin was born--Old Kinderhook, New York.

Then there is the expression A-OK. It is a space-age expression. It was used in 1961 during the flight of astronaut Alan Shepard. He was the first American to be launched into space. His flight ended when his spacecraft landed in the ocean, as planned. Shepard reported, “Everything is A-OK.” 　 4. One story says it was first used during the early days of the telephone to tell an operator that a message had been received.

There are also funny ways to say okay. 5. These expressions were first used in the 1930s. Today, a character on the American television series “The Simpsons” says it another way. He says okely-doke.

A. Some people say okey-dokey or okey-doke.

B. Still others say a political organization invented the word.

C. Therefore, it has become popular in that area from then on.

D. But many experts don’t agree on what the expression means.

E. Still, language experts do not agree about where the word came from.

F. It was a short way of writing a different spelling of the word “all correct”.

G. However, some experts say the expression did not begin with the space age.

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