More and more people in America are celebrating the Indian holiday Diwali. Diwali is Hindi for“row of lights". It is the most important holiday in India.
Many people around the world are beginning to celebrate it as well. The United States is one of the places where the festival is becoming more common. Diwali celebrations can now be found at American landmarks like Disneyland in California and New York City's Times Square. They are also held in many parks and museums.
Neeta Bhasin created the Times Square event. She said Indian immigrants have found great success in America. But, she said, many Americans still do not know much about India.So, she decided to act.“I felt it's about time that we should take India to mainstream America and show India's rich culture, heritage, arts and variety to the world," she said, “and I couldn't find a better place than Times Square.”
Bhasin came to the United States from India 40 years ago. She is president of ASB Communications, the marketing firm behind Diwali at Times Square. Tens of thousands of people attend the event, now in its fourth year.
In India, Diwali is a five-day harvest festival held just before the Hindu New Year. The exact dates change from year to year but Diwali is always in the fall. Celebrations include lighting oil lamps or candles called “diyas".
A Diwali celebration will light up Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim this year.Visitors can watch performances of traditional Indian dances and take part in a Bollywood dance party. The event is part of a Festival of Holidays program at the theme park to show cultural traditions from around the world. The program takes place on November 10th through January 7th.
San Antonio, Texas, also holds a Diwali celebration. And it is one of the nation's largest celebrations, with more than 15 ,000 people in attendance each year. Visitors can enjoy Indian dance，food and fireworks. Organizers also plan to float hundreds of lighted candles in the San Antonio River, along the city's famous River Walk.
1.Which is the main symbol in the Indian holiday Diwali?
A. Dances. B. Lamps.
C. Food. D. Clothes.
2.Why did Neeta Bhasin set up the Times Square event?
A. To make the American culture richer.
B. To create a new business for the firm.
C. To make Indian culture better known in the US.
D. To show the achievements of Indian immigrants.
3.What do we know about Diwali?
A. It is held in autumn in India.
B. It lasts five days in America.
C. It has been held for 40 years in America.
D. It happens from November 10th to January 7th in India.
4.What is the main idea of the text?
A. Diwali is mainly celebrated in Disney Parks.
B. Many American cities compete to hold Diwali.
C. Indian Holiday Diwali lights up America, too.
D. Diwali has become the most important holiday in India.
Recently whenever I turned on my computer or my mobile phone, news about the great effect of Hurricane Harvey on thousands of people caught my eyes. We saw many unfortunate events. However, there were also the bright news that confirmed the goodness of mankind. As a journalist, I wrote many human interesting stories during my career. That's why the story about the guys in the bakery caught my eyes.
When the staff at a Mexican bakery chain in Houston were trapped inside the building for two days, they didn't sit there feeling sorry for themselves. They used their time wisely after flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey. While they were waiting for the eventual rescue that came on Monday morning, four decided to make as many loaves of bread as possible for their community.
The flood water rose in the street outside. They took advantage of their emergency power supply to bake bread. They used more than 4,200 pounds of flour to create hundreds of loaves and sheets of sweet bread. Although the water kept rising, they continued baking to help more people. By the time the owner managed to get to them, they had made so much bread that we took the loaves to loads of emergency centers across the city for people affected by the floods.
The store manager, Brian Alvarado, told The Independent，“Whenever a disaster occurs, nobody should just feel _forlorn_. Instead，we should take positive action to save ourselves and help others. Our acts of kindness will make a big difference.”
1.What did the bakery store workers do after flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey?
A. They volunteered to make bread for their community.
B. They managed to live by selling more bread in the store.
C. They felt sorry that they couldn't escape from the store.
D. They ate nothing but to wait for their community to rescue them.
2.Which of the following best explains“forlorn”underlined in the last paragraph?
A. Fortunate. B. Hopeful.
C. Shallow. D. Desperate.
3.What can we infer from the text?
A. Alvarado organized his workers to bake much bread.
B. Hurricane Harvey caused a power failure in Houston.
C. The staff in the bakery sent enough flour to emergency centers.
D. The author preferred to write stories about people facing disasters.
4.What can be the best title for the text?
A. A Popular Mexican Bakery Chain in Houston
B. Wait for the Eventual Rescue in a Big Disaster
C. All Kinds of Disasters Caused by Hurricane Harvey in Houston
D. Bake Bread to Make a Difference in Face of Hurricane Harvey
Hawaii, 2nd Edition
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Be the Pack Leader
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Celebrate Hanukkah
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Summary: The US astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman brought a menorah(烛台) and a dreidel(陀螺)on his Space Shuttle mission in 1993. Hoffman observed the traditional spinning of the dreidel, but wisely left the menorah unlit in several thousand liters of rocket fuel. Also included is the author 's sure-to-please potato pancakes' recipe.
A New Perspective of Earth
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Summary: The author Benjamin Grant describes a unique collection of satellite images of the earth that offer an unexpected look at humanity. More than 200 images of industry, agriculture, architecture and nature highlight incredible patterns while also revealing a deeper story about human influence. This extraordinary photographic journey around our planet captures the sense of wonder gained from a new, aerial point and creates a perspective of the earth as it has never been seen before.
1.Who is Be the Pack Leader most beneficial to?
A. Dog lovers. B. Human psychologists.
C. People who love travelling. D. Adults who highlight family connections.
2.What is A New Perspective of Earth mainly about?
A. A space journey. B. The earth's satellite.
C. Our home planet. D. Photography techniques.
3.Which book offers the maximum discount?
A. Hawaii, 2nd Edition. B. Be the Pack Leader.
C. Celebrate Hanukkah. D. A New Perspective of Earth.
假设你是红星中学高三（1）班学生李华，上周末你和同学到公园游览。请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，以“My Experience in the Park”为题，给校刊“英语角”写一篇英文稿件，介绍游园过程中发生的一件事。
注意：词数不少于60。
提示词：拱桥 arch bridge
My Experience in the Park
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假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你的英国笔友Jim在给你的邮件中提到他很想了解你的职业规划。请你给Jim回信，内容包括：
1. 你希望从事的职业；
2. 你选择该职业的原因；
3. 你打算为之做何准备。
注意：1. 词数不少于50；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
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Yours,
Li Hua
How To Fight Back-To-School Anxiety
August is the time to prepare for a new school year. 1.These simple tips can help you or someone you love deal with the year ahead.
2. Like any new activity, a new school year is always easier when you’re prepared for it. Get your class schedule in advance so you know exactly what to expect that first day. Make sure you’re prepared with all the supplies you’ll need. If you’ll be attending a new school, get familiar with the campus in advance of the first week.
Talk about it. Change is never easy, and can often be scary. If you have feelings of fear or anxiety about the upcoming school year, it’s important to express them. 3.If you’re unsure who to talk to, there are many free resources available for you.
Do what you love. 4.Whether you’re a bookworm or social butterfly, it’s easy to feel depressed or anxious when you’re trying to be something you’re not. Find activities, clubs or organizations that truly interest you. Chances are, when you do, you’ll find a sense of belonging that’s completely genuine.
Get help. It’s not abnormal for any teen to feel stressed about an upcoming school year. But if your feelings of anxiety or depression are affecting your ability to eat, sleep or function on a daily basis, it’s time to seek professional help.5.
A. Get ready.
B. Stick to a tight schedule.
C. When you’re a teen, fitting in is important.
D. It is common for people to feel stressed after holiday.
E. For teens, the “back-to-school” period can be especially troubling.
F. A parent or adviser can help you find an expert to help you get through the upcoming year.
G. Speaking with a parent, friend or adviser can be a perfect way to start finding solution together.
