Festivals and celebrations
Festivals of the Dead
1., who might return either to help or to do harm. For the Japanese festival Obon, people should go to clean graves and light incense in memory of their ancestors. They also light lamps and play music because they think that this will lead the ancestors back to earth.
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Festivals can also be held to honour famous people. The Dragon Boat Festival in China honours the famous ancient poet, Qu Yuan. In the USA, Columbus Day is in memory of the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the New World. India has a national festival on October 2 to honour Mohandas Gandhi, the leader w
ho helped gain India's independence from Britain.
Harvest Festivals
Harvest and Thanksgiving festivals can be very happy events.3. . In European countries, people will usually decorate churches and town halls with flowers and fruit, and will get together to have meals. Some people might win awards for their farm produce, like the biggest watermelon or the most handsome rooster. China and Japan have mid-autumn festivals, when people admire the moon and in China, enjoy mooncakes.
Spring Festivals
The most energetic and important festivals are the ones that look forward to the end of winter and to the coming of spring.4. , fish and meat and may give children lucky money in red paper. There are dragon dances and carnivals, and families celebrate the Lunar New Year together. 5., usually in February. These carnivals might include parades, dancing in the streets day and night, loud music and colourful clothing of all kinds. Easter is an important religious and social festival for Christians around the world. It celebrates the return of Jesus from the dead and the coming of spring and new life.
People love to get together to eat, drink and have fun with each other. Festivals let us enjoy life, be proud of our customs and forget our work for a little while.
A. People are grateful because their food is gathered for the winter and the agricultural work is over.
B. Some festivals are held to honour the dead or to satisfy the ancestors.
C. Some Western countries have very ex
citing carnivals, which take place forty days before Easter
D. Festivals are meant to celebrate important times of year.
E. Festivals to Honour People
F. Different countries have different festivals.
G. At the Spring Festival in China, people eat dumplings
科目：高中英語 來源：河南省安陽市2017屆高三下學期畢業班第三次模擬考試英語試卷 題型：完形填空
Dusty is my son Jack’s favorite pet. They have a special connection that is a _______ to see. After she finishes her dinner at night, Dusty will run into Jack’s room to _______ on the pillow beside him. During the day she’ll _______him around, jump into his arms, and even _______ with a “meow” every time he calls her name.
_______ a few weeks ago Dusty began to lose _______. She ate less and less and lost some of her fur. She _______ going after jack around and hid in my daughter's old closet (壁櫥). She _______ only to drink water and then quickly returned there. I was _______ that we were going to lost her and prayed to God that she’d return to ________. I didn't want Jack to lose his furry friend. ________, after a few weeks she started to spend time outside the ________ again. In addition, her ________ recovered. Soon her fur grew back and she gained weight. Once again she became my son’s constant ________ and I thanked God for bringing her back to him.
I can ________ why she’d gone off by herself to take the time to heal (康復）from her illness. There have been many times in my own life when fear, sickness and sadness have beaten me and I’ve just needed to find a quiet in my own ________ to think and to heal.
________, every time I’ve done so my heart is filled with God’s ________，making me better and stronger than I was before.
When life heats you down, don’t ________. Go within. Allow God's love to fill you and to heal you. And then go out and ________ that love with the world.
1.A. delight B. shock C. honor D. prize
2.A. hide B. sleep C. hunt D. guard
3.A. look for B. run into C. follow D. guide
4.A. answer B. challenge C. reward D. impress
5.A. Besides B. Instead C. Therefore D. However
6.A. memory B. sight C. weight D. hearing
7.A. delayed B. risked C. escaped D. stopped
8.A. set out B. came out C. called put D. work out
9.A. embarrassed B. disappointed C. worried D. relieved
10.A. health B. safety C. calm D. peace
11.A. Mercifully B. Interestingly C. Thankfully D. Undoubtedly
12.A. pillow B. closet C. suitcase D. kitchen
13.A. appetite B. pride C. confidence D. curiosity
14.A. relative B. companion C. guarantee D. understand
15.A. prove B. forecast C. guarantee D. understand
16.A. view B. soul C. choice D. opinion
17.A. Honestly B. Eventually C. Joyfully D. Regretfully
18.A. behavior B. happiness C. love D. words
19.A. keep on B. turn back C. march on D. exchange
20.A. share B. compare C. link D. exchange
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科目：高中英語 來源：2017年普通高等學校招生全國統一考試模擬（八）英語試卷 題型：閱讀理解
Many people rush into the commitment of bringing home a four-legged family member,only to find out that they are not ready for a pet.This often results in the dog being turned over to a shelter where it may not find another home.This can be avoided if potential pet owners take the time to figure out if they are truly ready for the responsibilities of pet ownership.
Being a responsible pet owner involves a financial commitment that goes beyond buying dog food.There are also parasite（寄生蟲）prevention,boarding costs while traveling and the cost to care for the pet should it become ill or injured.That is not to say that one must be rich in order to have a dog,but it is important to be prepared for the expenses that come with being a pet owner.
Another consideration is the time commitment.An owner away from home for 14 hours every day is not an ideal situation for a dog.A potential dog owner must also consider the time it takes to care for his or her pet,the time it takes to feed,walk,play with,bathe and clean up.Also,dogs require attention.Be prepared to spend time each day petting and playing with it.
Dogs are dogs,and will act like dogs.This includes barking,digging,having accidents in the house and,possibly, destroying some of the owner's prized possessions,such as furniture,shoes and cell phones.If the above would cause an owner to want to get rid of the dog,then he or she is not yet ready to be a pet owner.Many wonderful pets end up in shelters simply because they acted like dogs!
1.Who might be qualified to be a dog owner according to the text?
A. Kari,a teacher who works eight hours a day.
B. Jim,who has a daughter sensitive to dog's smell.
C. Dick,a jobless teenager who can hardly pay his rent.
D. Steven,a business man who travels a lot on business.
2.To be a responsible dog owner you need to do all the following EXCEPT .
A. buying dog food and feeding it
B. taking it to hospital when necessary
C. spending time each day playing with it
D. finding a shelter for it when you are bored with it
3.What does the underlined part in the first paragraph probably mean?
A. Rush to adopt a dog formally.
B. Commit to buy a dog and take it home.
C. Run into a pet shelter and take one home so quickly.
D. Decide to be a pet owner without thinking about it carefully.
4.What might be the best title for the text?
A. Dogs Are Dogs B. Ready for a Pet?
C. Have Time for a Dog? D. Pets Are Family Members
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科目：高中英語 來源：天津市南開區2017屆高考三模英語試卷 題型：單項填空
一 How did you find your trip to Water Park in the summer of 2016?
一 I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was than I expected.
A. even much interesting B. far more interesting
C. so far interesting D. far from interesting
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Why! I have nothing to explain. you want me to say?
A. What is it that B. What it is that
C. How is it that D. How it is that
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科目：高中英語 來源：吉林省長春市2017屆高三質量監測（四）（有答案） 題型：短文改錯
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Last Monday, my aunt went to attend a meeting. After the meeting, she went to a restaurant for a lunch. Therefore, when it was time to pay the bill, she couldn’t find her purse. She thought it must have stolen. Just then, a man in his early twenty came up and paid for her. My aunt was very gratefully. They talked about each other for a while and my aunt finally realize who he was. About ten years before, my aunt collected some money to helping a boy. That young man was the boy. My aunt didn’t recognize her, but the kindness had never been forgotten.
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科目：高中英語 來源：吉林省長春市2017屆高三質量監測（四）（有答案） 題型：閱讀理解
Chinese Emoji (表情符號) Circles Globe
“Funny” , a made-in-China emoji, seems to have recently moved beyond china. Now, it is more than an emoji, but a cultural expansion.
Reaching Global Markets
A series of "funny" emoji-based bolsters（抱枕）have attracted the attention of Japanese customers. Even if one bolster is more than three times as expensive as in China, it doesn’t kill their desires to buy it. One Japanese customer Miki said, “They are just so cute and I bought three bolsters at one time. And every time I see them, my mood just brightens suddenly.” A Japanese netizen Kiro Kara said, “My dad will send it whenever he doesn’t agree with someone but he has to behave politely.”
Addition to Domestic（國內的）Social Media
One commonly seen online comment from Chinese netizens is, “Every time other people send me the wmoji, I feel very uncomfortable and consider myself as a fool.”
Released in 2013, the “funny” emoji is the updated version of its original one; “funny” has a smiley mouth, two eyebrows and a naughty look. All these characteristics present users a sense of satire (諷刺).
In Everyday Use Abroad
Earlier this year, one emoji from the Chinese basketball celebrity Yao Ming, who played in USA, has been spread through the Middle East region. In a city in Egypt, Yao’s smiling emoji has appeared in local traffic signs to remind people the road ahead is one-way.
As a new online language, emojis have been helping people express their views in a more vivid and precise way. Also, it can help foreigners learn about Chiness culture. But how to use “the fifth innovation (創新) in China” without hurting others and turn them into commercial advantages still need answers.
1.Why do the bolsters attract Miki’s attention?
A. They are cheap. B. They are desirable.
C. They help lift the spirits. D. They help behave politely.
2.Where can following can be inferred according to the text?
A. “Funny” emoji was created by Yao Ming.
B. “Funny” emoji-based bolsters sell better in Japan than in China.
C. “Funny” emoji helps foreigners understand Chinese culture better.
D. “Funny” emoji is regarded as friendliness by most Chinese netizens.
3.What’s the author’s attitude towards the emoji mentioned in this text?
A. Critical. B. Doubtful.
C. Subjective. D. Objective.
4.The main purpose of the text is to___________.
A. promote the emoji worldwide
B. teach us how to use the emoji
C. explain the meaning of the emoji
D. show us the popularity of the emoji
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科目：高中英語 來源：內蒙古2016-2017學年高二下學期期中考試英語試卷 題型：閱讀理解
Hey, ladies! It’s summer again and it’s time for a new you! No more make-up, no more pretending! Yes, that’s right! It’s time to stop making ourselves beautiful for the camera, and start posting confident pictures without all the make-up and extra tricks we add onto ourselves in the hope of appearing more attractive and beautiful. Because believe it or not, we already are!
After we wash our face and go to bed, it is not so perfect. You know it the face we should confidently be showing to the world! Who cares if you have pimples（面痕）or your eyes look small, or if you have crow’s feet? Guess what? Those are actually what make you such a beautifully grown woman. And any person who doesn’t think so is just not as strong as you.
Nowadays we tend to do anything and everything to make us look as young and perfect as possible. Yet the truth is, by doing this, we are actually making our true skin get worse and badly affected by all the junk we put on. We are making ourselves believe that by changing our appearance we will be more accepted and seem more attractive to other people. And yet, our final goal is to find that without all of the make-up. What kind of twisted（扭曲的）game are we really playing with ourselves?
So I would like to make a suggestion for all women out there to give yourself a break at least this summer. Take a couple of pictures without all of that make-up on. You don’t need it every single day, especially not this hot summer! You’ll be surprised that the more confident you are about showing the real side of you, the more attractive you will be to everyone else.
Yes, the saying, “Beauty comes from within” is an old one, definitely still holds some truth today. So be brave, carefree, and make-up free! Let the world see you for who you really are!
1.The author thinks that ladies should show others _______.
A. their crow’s feet B. their beautiful pictures
C. their real face with confidence D. their attractive appearance
2.What does the author think of adding make-up to our face?
A. It makes perfect images. B. It’s really meaningless.
C. It makes true images go outdated D. It’s hard to achieve what we wish.
3.What is the author’s purpose of quoting the old saying?
A. To declare it’s what one really is that matters.
B. To show the importance of adding make-up
C. To give us some examples of adding make-up.
D. To tell us not to neglect those old sayings.
4.What is the topic of this text?
A. Spending more time being with families and friends.
B. Not putting on any make-up on our face this summer.
C. Paying enough attention to ourselves in this summer.
D. Showing the beautiful side of ourselves to others.
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科目：高中英語 來源：2017年高考原創押題卷（一）英語試卷 題型：閱讀理解
Children make quicker decisions to eat “tasty” food and reward centres in their brains light up after watching food commercials on television, compared to non?food commercials, a small study finds.
The researchers studied 23 children aged 8 to 14 who gave taste and health ratings for 60 food items. Afterwards, kids chose whether to “eat” or “not eat” each food item—without actually eating them—while undergoing brain scans. The scans measure changes in blood flow within the brain, which is thought to reflect the activity of brain cells.
While the kids were making their decisions, they were periodically shown TV commercials, some for fast food outlets and some for non?food businesses. Each set of commercials was followed by a set of 10 food choices.
In general, kids did not choose foods based on their health ratings and chose based on taste. But after watching a food commercial, taste seemed even more important to them and they made their choices faster. The area of the brain involved in reward valuation was more active during food decisions after watching food?related commercials than after non?food commercials.
“What we know from studies like this one is that foo
d marketing has effects that go beyond simply increasing our liking or wanting of the product being advertised and actually affect our preferences for all foods in that category，” said Emma Boyland of the University of Liverpool.
“Parents should be aware of these results so that they can put limits on screen time that involves food advertising，” Bruce said. “They should also discuss with children the importance of thinking about commercials properly.” “But commercials are almost everywhere—television, online, radio, clothing. As adults, we have to work to teach children that a real healthy diet to support a full and active life contains very little of the food they see advertised，”Boyland said.
1.What were the children asked to do in the research?
A. Select favourite commercials. B. Decide whether to eat or not to eat.
C. Observe the activity of brain cells. D. List health ratings for some foods.
2.What happened to the children after watching food commercials?
A. The reward centres in their brains acted actively.
B. They made food choices based on health ratings.
C. They confused taste rating with health rating of the foods.
D. They had a good command of the methods to choose foods.
3.What can we infer from Boyland's words?
A. Food marketing should be strictly controlled.
B. It's hard to stop kids being exposed to food advertising.
C. Parents should forbid children to watch food commercials.
D. Children should be warned not to eat the advertised foods.
4.What is mainly talked about in the passage?
A. Children make decisions quickly when watching commercials.
B. Children's bad eating habits are mainly caused by food commercials.
C. Parents are concerned about the effect of food advertisements on kids.
D. Food advertisements can have a great effect on children's eating habits.
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