Only a few days ago, the first-ever China Huafu Day was held to encourage young Chinese people to wear and take pride in hanfu, the traditional clothing of the Han ethnic group (汉民族). The organizers said, “Traditional culture is the lifeblood of China. We hope young Chinese people can wear our traditional clothing during festivals to show China’s unusual culture to the world. This will also make them understand the culture better and feel proud of being a Chinese.” The event invited people to post their pictures in traditional clothes. By April 22nd, it had already got over 155 million page views, with thousands of people sharing their pictures.
Historically, hanfu has influenced many of the neighboring cultural clothing including the Japanese Kimono and Korean Hanbok. However, hanfu started to fade when Manchu people took control of China. Luckily, there has been a rise in popularity over recent years. According to Hanfu Information (HI), a hanfu promotion (宣传) group, over 21,000 sets of hanfu were sold online earlier this year. Another online survey by HI in 2017 showed that over 88% of people believe that wearing hanfu is a good way to learn about Chinese culture. It’s true that the number of hanfu fans is growing.
The organizers say they will make China Huafu Day a yearly event and they have set the third day of the third month of the traditional Chinese calendar as the date of the event.
(2018.4.22 13:20 By Wu Tao)
1.The first China Huafu Day took place in ___________.
A.February B.March C.April D.January
2.What does the underlined sentence mean?
A.The event achieved little success. B.Few people had heard of the event.
C.Few people were interested in the event. D.The event was enjoyed by many people.
3.Paragraph 3 mainly tells us __________.
A.the types of traditional clothing
B.the development of hanfu in China
C.wearing hanfu is a good way to learn about China
D.HI is a popular group among young people
4.What can we infer from the passage?
A.Hanfu is very popular with foreigners.
B.The 4th China Huafu Day will take place in 2021.
C.The young like to wear hanfu during festivals.
D.Hanfu has a strong influence on people’s everyday life.
5.In which column of a newspaper can we most probably find the passage?
A.EDUCATION B.OPINION
C.LIFESTYLE D.CULTURE
You may wonder whether stress (焦虑) is a serious matter. The answer is “Yes”. You should realize that stress is a risk to your health. If you want to live a long and healthy life, you need to begin to guard against stress from a young age.
Here are some ways to deal with stress and bring balance (平衡) to your life:
● Be positive
One way to cancel out (消除) stress is through positive thinking. You should always look on the bright side of life, and imagine that you will have a happy and successful future.
● Learn to relax
Force yourself to take a break from your studies and worries about exams. You can do this by taking a walk, reading a book, going to a concert or seeing a film, or just sitting in a private place and being silent for a moment.
● Take up a hobby
Learn to paint, take up skating, or start playing a musical instrument. When you are busy with a hobby, you leave all your worries behind.
● Take care of your body
Stress is your body's enemy. Taking exercise, eating healthily and getting enough sleep are all the things that can help you.
● Laugh
Sometimes laughter is the best medicine for stress. Seeing a funny film or telling jokes with friends will often cheer you up when you are low.
1.The underlined word “positive” in the passage means “________” in Chinese.
A.悲伤的 B.消极的 C.乐观的 D.勤奋的
2.Which of the following relaxing ways is not mentioned in the passage?
A.Playing computer games. B.Taking a walk.
C.Seeing a film. D.Reading a book.
3.The writer thinks that ________ is harmful to your health.
A.laughter B.telling jokes
C.taking up skating D.stress
4.What is the best title for the passage?
A.Take care of your body. B.How to lead a balanced life.
C.Take up a hobby. D.Laughter is the best medicine.
One day, as two little boys were walking along the road, they passed a woman carrying a large basket of apples.
The boys thought the woman looked very pale and tired, so they said, “Are you going to town? If you are, we will carry your basket.” “Thank you,” replied the woman. Then she told them that she had a disabled son. She lived in a small house three miles away, and was now going to the market to sell the apples which grew on the only tree in her little garden. She needed the money for their living.
“We are going the same way you are,” said the boys and they took hold of the basket, one on each side, and trudged along with merry hearts. The poor woman looked glad, and said that she hoped their mother would not be angry with them. “Oh, no,” they replied, “Our mother has taught us to be kind to others, and to be useful in any way that we can.”
The woman then offered to give them a few apples for their help. “No, thank you. We want nothing for what we have done,” said the boys. When the woman got home, she told her son what had happened on the road, and they were both made happier that day by the kindness of the two boys.
Another day, the woman saw his son stop and pick up a piece of orange peel, which he threw into the dustbin. “I wish people would not throw orange peel on the sidewalk,” said the son.” Someone may walk upon it, and fall. “That is right, my dear,” she said. “It is a little thing for you to do what you have done, but it shows that you’re thoughtful and considerate (体贴的).”
1.Why did the two boys help the woman carry the basket?
A.They wanted to eat some apples.
B.Their teacher told them to do that.
C.Their mother taught them to be helpful.
D.They were asked by the woman to help her.
2.Which of the following sentences is TRUE?
A.The woman had a lot of apple trees in her garden.
B.Everyone can begin with small things to help others.
C.The woman didn’t have money to send her son to school.
D.Poor people were in need of more help than rich people.
3.What can be a title for the passage?
A.A Basket of Apples B.Mother and Her Son
C.Small Act of Kindness D.On the Way to the Town
Dear students, An English talk will be held in the school hall from 4 to 6 p. m. on March 7. It will be given by Professor Li Ping from Peking University. It is about “How to learn English well”. You may take notes if you like. And you may ask questions about learning English during the break. If you are interested, please attend the talk on time. English Club March 3, 2018 | Dear all students, March 12 is Tree Planting Day. We have decided to go and plant trees that day. All the students in our school should take part in this activity. We are going to meet at the school gate at 7: 00 tomorrow morning. And then, we will take our school bus to West Hill. Please don’t be late or absent. Pay attention to safety during the planting. Please wear sports shoes as well. Students’ Union March 11, 2018 | Found A jacket was found on the playground on the afternoon of March 1. It is a new black jacket. There is a key in the pocket. The owner can come to Room 201, Building 3 to get it. Chen Dong Class 3, Grade 8 March 2, 2018 |
1.When will the English talk be held?
A.On March 1. B.On March 7. C.On March 11. D.On March 12.
2.Where was the jacket found?
A.On the playground. B.At the school gate.
C.In the school hall. D.In Room 201, Building 3.
3.What do we know about the three notices?
A.All students have to take part in the tree-planting activity.
B.English Club organizes the tree planting activity.
C.The English talk is about “How to protect yourself”.
D.Chen Dong is a student in Class 5, Grade 8.
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各小题所给的4个选项中选出最佳选项。
When I was a student, what others thought was important to me. I was much ______ than my classmates. Being so tall made me ______. So I joined the group that played jokes on others at school to keep the attention off my unusual ______.
I played many jokes on others. I thought they were ______, but many people didn’t think so, including my parents, because most of the jokes were harmful. My parents reminded me of the “Golden Rule”: ______ others as I’d like to be treated. They wanted me to be a _____ who was an example to others. Whatever I started to do, they taught me to set my own goals and try my best. They always encouraged me to be a big man ______ my heart as well as in my body. I asked myself whether it was important to be the kind of person as my parents said. I knew they were right and ______ their advice. Once I was the best at basketball and really became a leader in the game.I sometimes have to stop and think ______ I act, and I make mistakes once in a while—everyone is human. But I continue to ______ chances that can make me a good example because of my parents’ advice. I now pass it on to you: “Be a leader, not a follower. Since people have to look up to you, give them a good reason to do so.”
1.A.taller B.shorter C.smaller D.bigger
2.A.uncomfortable B.unhealthy C.unimportant D.unknown
3.A.hair B.build C.height D.weight
4.A.boring B.funny C.sad D.serious
5.A.treat B.teach C.tell D.advise
6.A.runner B.leader C.worker D.reporter
7.A.under B.at C.in D.with
8.A.followed B.returned C.repaired D.considered
9.A.since B.because C.unless D.before
10.A.care for B.ask for C.wait for D.look for
—Karl Marx is a thinker. Do you know ___________?
—In 1818.
A.where he was from B.when he was born
C.how he learned foreign languages D.what he is
