Teachers' Day around the world is not celebrated on the same day.In some countries,Teachers' Day is celebrated on working days.However,in other countries,it is celebrated on holidays.
Here we are giving you a list of countries that celebrate Teachers' Day on holidays.
China
The Teachers' Day was proposed(提议)at National Central University in 1931.It was adopted(被采纳) by the central government of Republic of China in 1932.In 1939,the day was set on August 27,Confucius's birthday.People's Republic of China government called it off in 1951.It was reestablished in 1985,and the day was changed to September 10.Now more and more people are trying to celebrate the Teachers' Day back to Confucius's birthday.
India
In India,Teachers' Day is celebrated on September 5,in honor of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan,the second President of India.Because his birthday was September 5th.At schools on this day,students in India celebrate this day to show their respect and love to their teachers.
Russia
In Russia Teachers' Day is on October 5th.Before 1994,this day was set on the first Sunday of September.
USA
In the United States,Teachers' Day is a holiday on the Tuesday of the first full week of May.
Thailand
January 16 was adopted as Teachers' Day in the Thailand by a resolution(决议) of the government on November 21,1956.The first Teachers' Day was held in 1957.
Iran
In Iran,Teachers' Day is celebrated on May 2nd every year.It is in honor of the famous Iranian professor Ayatollah Morteza Motahhari who died on May 2,1980.
Although different countries celebrate Teachers' Day on different days,the activities people take to celebrate it just stay the same.
1.The best title of the passage is ________.
A. Teachers' Day around the world
B. The history of Teachers' Day
C. Activities on Teachers' Day
D. How to celebrate Teachers' Day
2.What will be discussed in the next paragraph of the text?
A. How Teachers' Day became popular in the world.
B. Which country is the first to celebrate Teachers' Day.
C. What activities people take to celebrate Teachers' Day.
D. Which country has the longest vacation for Teachers' Day.
3.In which country is the Teachers' Day celebrated for its leader?
A. Iran. B. Thailand.
C. Russia. D. India.
4.We can know from the passage that ________.
A. Not all the Teachers' Days are celebrated on holidays
B. China is the first country to celebrate Teachers' Day
C. Thailand first celebrated Teachers' Day in 1956
D. Russia and USA celebrate Teachers' Day on the same day
Wondering where to watch the fireworks on the fourth Friday of July? Here are some restaurants where you can sit, grab a bite to eat and watch the show.
The Roof on Wilshire offers a view of the city, so chances are that you’ll be able to catch a fireworks show while you’re up there. The restaurant will also offer an all-you-can-eat menu for $20 that includes all beef hot dogs and sweet potato chips. The festivities will take place from 2 to 11 pm. Reservations are recommended. 6317 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, (323) 852-6002.
Whiskey Red’s is located in Marina Del Rey. Beginning at 5:30 pm, it will include live music from Jack of Hearts. The event is free and open to the public. Guests can make reservations from 5:30 to 10 pm. It costs $59 to reserve a seat on the patio(露台) and $49 for indoor seating. Kids aged 5 to 12 need $25 for a seat outside and $20 for an indoor seat. Kids aged four and below are free. 13813 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey, (310) 823-4522.
High Rooftop lounge in Venice at the top of the Hotel Erwin offers views of the Venice coastline. The fireworks show starts at 9 pm. The rooftop lounge (休息室) offers a full menu of cocktails and a selection of snacks. 1697 Pacific Avenue, Venice Beach, (800) 786-7789.
The last one is Carbon Beach Club at the Malibu Inn. Here you can see fireworks from a seat on the restaurant’s oceanfront balcony from 6 to 9:30 pm. Reservations are recommended. 22878 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, (310) 456-6444.
1.Which restaurant will provide live music during fireworks?
A. Wilshire. B. Whiskey Red’s.
C. High Rooftop lounge. D. Carbon Beach Club.
2.Where can you get an all-you-can-eat menu with twenty pounds?
A. Wilshire. B. Whiskey Red’s.
C. High Rooftop lounge. D. Carbon Beach Club.
3.Which telephone number will you dial if you want to reserve a seat on an oceanfront balcony?
A. (323) 852-6002. B. (310) 823-4522.
C. (800) 786-7789. D. (310) 456-6444.
假定你是李华,你的美国朋友Peter正在学习汉语,看了电视节目“中国诗词大会”(Chinese Poetry Conference)之后,非常喜欢中国诗词,因而询问你最喜欢的中国诗人及原因。请就此给他回一封电子邮件。
要点如下:1. 你喜欢的诗人; 2. 喜欢他的原因; 3. 欢迎Jack来访。
注意:1.词数100左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 开头和结语已为你写好。
Dear Peter,
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。
文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号( ∧ ),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线( \ )划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
In the summer vacation, our family travelled to Xiamen and paid visit to my brother there.The journey we were walking on was long and bored. But as soon as I arrived, I fall in love with the city. The reason is because it is a very charming place.The streets are cleaning and the sky is blue. If you walk along the coast, you can feel the wind to blowing on your face. The sea is vast and sometimes you can find a boat or a ship. You may also do some fishing as far as it is permitted. Besides, I think the driver there drive too fast in the street. You can never be too careless when crossing the street.
Bully for you
The makers of a hotly debated computer game about bullying have decided to go ahead and put it into market despite calls for it 1.(forbid). In the game, players take on the role of a new student at a school and have to fight the bullies , by striking them or hitting them
2. a baseball bat.
Critics have said that the game encourages 3.(violent). The makers, however, disagree and say that, while the game might be a little violent at times, it is just an 4. (amuse) look at school life. Besides, they argue that the fighting in the game 5.( direct) against the bullies to protect students who are being bullied. The makers also say that the players will learn to stand up to bullies, 6. use their strength or power to hurt or frighten other people. “Nobody should bully others just because they want to feel stronger or7.(important),” said the makers.
A British politician, a former minister, has called for it to be banned as it might have 8.negative influence on the way young people think of violent behaviors.
Anti-bullying 9. (charity) that fight against school bullying have said that the game might make people respond violently to bullies, which might make things more complicated and result in injuries. In other words, people 10.(possible) get hurt because of the game.
On a sunny day, Linda and Jack were to try the new boat on the river.Linda jumped out of bed excitedly, got dressed quickly and woke up her brother Jack.
After ____ Linda and Jack arrived at the riverbank and ____ the new blue boat waiting for them.They got into the boat and packed their picnic under the ____.Linda started the engine and ____ they went into the wide, brown and unknown ____ of the river.
Suddenly, they found the boat sounded ____ round a bend in the river.On the distant sandbank they saw a long dark creature ____ in the sun. It opened one eye at them and then suddenly disappeared into the ____.
“What was that?” shouted Jack.
“It looked like a crocodile to me!” said Linda.“We’d better be ____.”Just as they came round the next ____, the engine ____ and came to a stop.Linda ____ to start the engine again. But it wouldn’t start. They were ____.
“Let’s get the wooden oars,” said Jack. “Maybe we can ____ the boat free.
They tried but failed.
“We’re stuck on a sandbank,” said Linda. “We’ll just have to sit here having our ____ and wait for the water to ____.”
“It’s boring!” said Jack.
Suddenly, they felt the boat move .It moved slowly off the sandbank. And the engine started again. Just at the same time they noticed a black ________ by the boatside and in no time it disappeared in the brown water ahead.
They ________ their journey down the river. It was so exciting .
At noon they saw a small river _________ the main river. It wasn’t on the map . “Let’s ________ there!” said Linda.
The boat turned and went into the smaller channel .On both sides grew thick unknown trees.
1.A. meal B. lunch C. dinner D. breakfast
2.A. realized B. discovered C. found D. thought
3.A. sun B. seat C. fire D. bank
4.A. away B. around C. on D. up
5.A. water B. flood C. flow D. position
6.A. smoothly B. normally C. badly D. hardly
7.A. walking B. laying C. lying D. sleeping
8.A. sands B. woods C. air D. water
9.A. serious B. brave C. careful D. slow
10.A. bend B. river C. animal D. boat
11.A. put out B. broke down C. gave in D. got off
12.A. planned B. managed C. tried D. intended
13.A. stuck B. delayed C. stopped D. kept
14.A. expect B. give C. use D. push
15.A. rest B. picnic C. sightseeing D. fun
16.A. fall B. come C. rise D. run
17.A. snake B. figure C. shade D. fish
18.A. gave up B. started C. ended D. went on
19.A. leading off B. separating from C. dividing into D. leaving for
20.A. observe B. watch C. explore D. play