Many people want to travel around the world and enjoy new cultures, especially the different festivals. There are festivals going on somewhere in the world every day of the year. These range from very large events which involve whole cities to local celebrations in tiny villages or neighborhoods of towns or cities. We have selected a few of the more unusual, colorful festivals from around the world. You can choose anyone you like best!
The Million Ringgit Charity Duck Race: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Thirteen years ago, Eric Schechter and his friends were brainstorming to find new ways of raising money for local charities when they came up with the idea of rubber duck races. The event, crazy as it may sound, involves racing "cool" rubber ducks down a local waterway and having members of the community "adopt" the ducks for a chance to win valuable donated prizes, possibly even $1 million bucks.
La Tomatina: Bunol, Spain
"The tomato battle is in honor of Saint Luis Beltran, the patron saint of Bunol. Residents and visitors take part in a tomato-throwing battle that decimates more than 88,000 pounds of tomatoes. This crazy event began with a serious aim as a symbolic protest against Franco. But the Tomatina is now celebrated as an amusing way to end the summer."
Mighty Mud Mania: Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
"Children's dreams really do come true in the City of Scottsdale. Children aged 1 to 13, get to participate in a mud race to end all mud races. During the running of the Mighty Mud Obstacle(泥坑) course, several mud pits strategically placed, provide wet and really dirty obstacles as kids compete for the fastest time in each heat. There are also mud puddle pools for the tiny tots, and a mini mud course for those six and younger. In addition, Mighty Mudway features water and mud games. There are also water slides, sandcastle buildings and fun for all ages. Moms and dads, remember to send your kids out with old clothes and shoes. And have no fear, Rural Metro Fire Department is on hand to offer plenty of water for the muddy children."
Canberra Sled Dog Classic: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Dog sledding is one of the fastest growing sports on the east coast of Australia. As there's no snow (the trail is earth and sand and is smooth and wide with a few hills and turns), the sleds have wheels instead of runners, but the excitement is the same.
1.Which of the following means the summer is over?
A.Mighty Mud Mania. B.La Tomatina.
C.Canberra Sled Dog Classic. D.The Million Ringgit Charity Duck Race.
2.What can you enjoy in all the four festivals mentioned?
A.Fantastic activities. B.Beautiful beaches.
C.Delicious food. D.Amazing sceneries.
3.The main purpose of the passage is to _______.
A.share personal experiences B.compare cultures in different countries
C.introduce favorable festivals D.offer practical tips on choosing activities
On Friday afternoon Class Seven had an Art lesson. It was their favourite lesson of the week. Everyone ______ Trudy Hubble looked forward to it. Trudy had arms that stuck out and always knocked things over.
When Trudy came into the classroom, Rob Mason said, “Look out, here comes Trouble!” All the kids ______. Trudy had to smile and pretended she didn’t mind. How she wished she could be more like Lisa Gibbs, who had small hands and feet and never ______ things over!
That day, they were going to paint animals. Again, Trudy knocked over the jam jar. Dirty water spread in a pool across the table and ______ Lisa’s dragon. Every time Trudy tried to do Art, it was always a ______.
“I hate Art,” Trudy thought as she went home on the bus, wishing never to go to school again.
As soon as she got home, Mum asked her to take a ______ to Mrs. Willow.
Trudy knocked on the door and the door opened. There stood an old lady, so tall and elegant, like her house, which was full of ______ china.
“My mum’s your home help. She won’t be able to come tomorrow. She’s got a cold.”
“I’m sorry to hear that. What she needs is my special cold ______. Come inside and I’ll give you some. ” Mrs. Willow opened the door wider.
Keeping her arms pressed to her sides, Trudy stood ______, much like a statue, afraid to move in.
“Why?”
“I am the clumsiest person in our school! I know something will get broken when I’m ______.”
“I used to be clumsy too, a real ugly little duck,” Mrs. Willow smiled. “But I grew up to be a swan(白天鹅).”
“But I don't think I shall,” Trudy doubted. “I’ll just grow up to be an ugly ______.”
“Not if you do as I did. You have to keep telling yourself that inside, where it matters, you’re really a swan.”
“I’m a swan,” Trudy ______ her throat and took the medicine, heading for home.
Next morning Mum’s cold was much better. “If Mrs. Willow’s cold cure is a kind of ______, then her swan cure must work as well.” Trudy couldn’t wait to try it out.
In the school playground some children stood looking up into the chestnut tree. Lisa was in tears.
“What’s the matter?” asked Trudy.
“It’s my kite,” Lisa said, wiping her eyes. “Rob let go and it’s got ______ up the tree.”
“I’ll get it down for you,” Trudy said kindly.
“No, you’ll tear it!” Lisa looked ______. “It’s a special Chinese kite! I got it for my birthday.”
For a moment Trudy felt like her old ______ self. But then she remembered what Mrs. Willow had said. It didn't matter how she looked outside. Inside, she was really a swan.
She jumped up and grabbed the lowest ______ and began to climb. “Swans never rush,” she told herself. It took her ages, but she didn't rush. At last she managed to ______ the kite. But now she had to climb down again using only one hand. Very, very ______ she swung herself down to the ground. The kite was safe!
“Thanks, Trudy.” Lisa showed it to the others. “Look, it’s all right!”
Trudy felt very, very proud and different. Smiling at everyone, she walked swan-like across the playground and into school, so tall and ______.
1.A.except B.besides C.including D.behind
2.A.danced B.sang C.laughed D.jumped
3.A.took B.turned C.rolled D.tripped
4.A.drew B.drowned C.marked D.colored
5.A.success B.masterpiece C.failure D.disaster
6.A.gift B.textbook C.message D.letter
7.A.delicate B.ugly C.cheap D.messy
8.A.care B.leave C.concern D.cure
9.A.straight B.still C.by D.tall
10.A.around B.apart C.ahead D.away
11.A.dragon B.swan C.tiger D.duck
12.A.touched B.cleaned C.cleared D.wiped
13.A.imagination B.magic C.cheating D.creation
14.A.stuck B.crashed C.torn D.damped
15.A.satisfied B.disappointed C.frightened D.delighted
16.A.beautiful B.clumsy C.dishonest D.smart
17.A.root B.trunk C.branch D.leaf
18.A.fly B.design C.make D.free
19.A.carefully B.doubtfully C.confidently D.anxiously
20.A.eager B.elegant C.enthusiastic D.energetic
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A week before Earth Day, posters1. (put) up around our school, calling upon us to join in the actions for a greener earth.
Our class came up with the idea2. (make) better use of used materials. We brought to our classroom worn-out clothes, pieces of cardboard and empty plastic bottles and turned those into dolls, handbags, tissue boxes and small vases. That weekend, we went to a nearby neighbourhood and gave them away to the people there. All were very happy with those 3. (expect) gifts, especially little kids and elderly people. We did so well that we were invited to share our ideas and experience with all the students of our school.
We are very proud of 4. (we) and believe we can do more for a better world.
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About 65% of Americans say they have difficulty falling asleep a few 1. (night) each week, according to a recent study 2. (make) by the National Sleep Foundation. Sleeping too little can lead to a higher risk of becoming fat and getting depressed. Some of your favourite evening habits may have something to do with sleeping problems. For example, the light of your bright alarm clock can prevent you 3. falling asleep. You should make your room as dark as possible. What’s more, it’s not good to exercise late at night. Fierce physical activities raise your body temperature and are bad for a good night’s sleep.
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
China is developing a next-generation spacecraft for human spaceflight 1.would allow astronauts to travel to the moon and other deep-space destinations. China 2. (become) the third country to independently send astronauts into space in 2003 when Yang Liwei orbited Earth in the Shenzhou-5 spacecraft. However Shenzhou V is not designed for the environment of deep space. The new spacecraft, which has not yet been named, will orbit beyond Low-Earth Orbit (LEO),3. (carry) four to six astronauts.
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
When I saw her tonight she smiled and recognized me. I smiled back at her. She was looking more relaxed even though she was still busy doing her job. I have noticed her several times this last few months and she always looks so much happier now. Tonight when I talked with her I noticed her name tag. Her name is Pamela.
Pamela works at the express checkouts in a busy supermarket. She deals with problems when the self—service checkout experiences a problem (no price on product, machine problems, etc.). She monitors these checkouts and usually has hardly dealt with one complaint before another is created.
When I first talked to Pamela, I had called her to the checkout I was using. There wasn't any problem with the checkout though. My problem or should I say concern was about Pamela. She looked tired and was under a lot of stress as she quickly moved from one checkout to the next. It's a bit of a fire—fighting job.
I told Pamela that she needed to slow down. I told her that we, the customers, could wait and it was very bad for her health to be putting herself under such pressure. Pamela told me she would slow down. I could tell she was touched. I gently told her things had to change. I told her I would be looking out for her in future to see if she had taken my advice seriously. She smiled and said, “I promise that I will next time.”
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为80左右；
2.应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1:
When I saw her she was still doing her job but there was such a difference.
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I am proud of myself.
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