Torch relay back on track today By Wang Shanshan Updated: 2008-05-22 07:26 NINGBO, Zhejiang - The Olympic torch relay resumes today in this ancient port city after a three-day pause out of respect for 题目和参考答案——青夏教育精英家教网—

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Torch relay back on track today

By Wang Shanshan (China Daily)

Updated: 2008-05-22 07:26

NINGBO, Zhejiang - The Olympic torch relay resumes today in this ancient port city after a three-day pause out of respect for victims of the earthquake.

Since the nationwide mourning began on Monday, the Olympic flame has been kept at Daxie Island off the coast of Ningbo.

The relay will begin this morning and will go on to Jiaxing in the afternoon. A total of 208 torchbearers will take part in the two events.

The relay will then cross the 36-km-long Hangzhou Bay Bridge, the longest sea bridge in the world.

A total of 56 torchbearers will take part, each covering a distance of 5.6 km.

At the end of the bridge lies the 1,800-year-old city of Jiaxing.

The relay will pass along the Grand Canal linking Beijing and Hangzhou, which was built in 604 AD, and the Nanhu Lake where the Communist Party of China had its first national congress in July 1921.

根据短文内容，简要回答下面的问题。

1. When did the relay stop? _______________________

2. Which place will the torch be passed to in the afternoon? _______________________

3. Is Hangzhou Bay Bridge the longest sea bridge in the world? _______________________

4. What does “Grand Canal” mean in Chinese? _______________________

5. Where did the Communist Party of China had its first national congress? _______________________

1. On May, 19th.

　　 2. Jiaxing.

　　 3. Yes, it is.

　　 4. 大运河。

　　 5. The Nanhu Lake.

练习册系列答案

Olympic torch around the world

　　The Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay(火炬接力) traveled the longest distance,covered the greatest area and included the largest number of people.On March 25,Olympic Flame(火种) litted(点燃) in Greece.

　　Route Distance:137,000 km

　　Time:130 days

　　Route:March 31,Torch Relay started in Beijing→...London→Paris→San Francisco...→Hongkong...→Beijing.

　　Torch Length:72cm.

　　Torch Weight:985 grams

　　Design:It was based in the shape of a paper scroll(卷) with lucky clouds on it.It stayed lighted(点燃) in bad weather conditions.

　　阅读上文判断正误，正确写（T），错误（F）

1.The Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay traveled a longer distance than before.

2..It took more than five months to trvel around the world.

3.The Torch Relay started in the city of Beijing.

4.The torch is 985 cm Long and 72 grams heavy.

5.The torch looks like a paper scroll.Bad weather couldn't stop the torch from burning.

To the students of Class3

◆Examinations start on June22nd and end on June23.

◆For the PE test, go to the gym. For the music test, go to the Piano Room. All else are written tests. They will be held in classroom3.

English June22 8:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.

Math June22 10:30 A.M.—12:00 A.M.

History June22 2:30P.M.—3:30 P.M.

PE June23 8:00A.M.—10:00A.M.

Music June23 1:00P.M.—3:00P.M.

◆If you have questions, go to the Teachers’ Office before the test.

Hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD), characterized by fever, sores in the mouth and rashes(疹) on hands and feet, is not a new infection（传染） and is common among（在……之间）infants（幼儿）and children. It is caused by up to 20 types of virus（病毒）but has similar symptoms(症状). But it usually does not lead to death. Many kindergartens(幼儿园) have to be shut because of it.

When you have completed a writing task, allow 5-10 minutes to read it and check for mistakes. In particular, look for:

◆incorrect agreement（不正确的搭配）of subject and verb: My friend likes… NOT My friend like…

◆ incorrect use of tenses（时态）

◆ wrong expressions

The 2008 Olympic torch which was named “lucky cloud” was lighted on Monday in Ancient Olympia, marking the start of the domestic(国内的) and international torch relay（火炬传递） that will end on August8 with the Games’ opening ceremony（仪式）.

The Beijing Games relay is the longest ever planned, lasting 130 days and covering 137,000 kilometers worldwide, traveling to 20 countries.

1.When were the written tests held?

A．Only on the morning of June22. B．Only on the morning of June23.

C．On the morning and afternoon of June22. D．On the morning and afternoon of June23.

2.Tom still has some questions about the exams, he can_____.

A．ask his teacher at any time B．find his teacher on the playground

C．ask his teacher on June 22 or June23 D．go to the teachers’ office on June21 and ask about them

3.Which of the following is true according to the second news ?

A. If a middle school student Tom has a fever, he must get HFMD.

B. HFMD is only caused by a new type of virus.

C. Everyone will die if he gets HFMD.

D. All the children should keep their hands and feet clean to stop HFMD.

4.The third news mainly tells us _______.

A．the incorrect agreement of subject and verb B．the incorrect use of tense

C．the wrong expressions D．we should check our writing tasks after we have finished them

5.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the last news?

A．Who will be the first Chinese torchbearer (火炬手) B．When the torch relay will end

C．How many countries the torch will travel to D．The name of the torch

Olympic torch relay around the world

The Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay (火炬接力) will travel the longest distance, cover the greatest area and include the largest number of people. On March 25,Olympic Flame (火种)will be lit (点燃) in Greece.

Route Distance: 137 000 km Time: 130 days

Route:March 31,Torch Relay starts in Beijing→.London→Paris→San Francisco.. →Hong Kong..→Beijing

Torch Length:72 cm Torch Weight:985 grams Design: It is based in the shape of a paper scroll (卷) with lucky clouds on it.

It can stay lighted (燃烧的) in bad weather conditions.

根据以上信息填空，每空填一词。

The Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay will travel a 1.(76) distance than before. It will take more than 2.(77) months to travel around the world. The Torch Relay will start in the city of3.(78) . The torch is 4.(79) cm long and 985 grams heavy. It looks like a paper scroll. Bad weather can't 5.(80) the torch from burning.

Olympic torch relay (奥运火炬接力) planned route

Beijing, April 27—The Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay will cover the greatest area and include the largest number of people. The plans were announced on Thursday night. The planned route would last 130 days and travel 137 000 km.

First Nobel Prize winner to donate to Hope School

Chinanews, Beijing, May 10—Professor Dannel Chee Tsui, in the USA, signed the agreement to donate 350 000 yuan to his home town to build a Hope Primary School in China.

Bill Gates receives Tsinghua honorary doctorate

Beijing,April 20—Bill Gates, chairman of global IT giant Microsoft, received an honorary doctorate (荣誉博士学位) when he

visited China's famous Tsinghua University on Thursday.

Big Shaolin kung fu center to be built in Russia

Chinanews, Beijing, April 27—China and Russia have signed a letter of intent ( 意向书)on the building of a Shaolin kung fu center in Russia. It will be the first of its kind in Russia,and also the biggest overseas kung fu center when it is completed.

1. How long will the Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay last?

A. One month.

B. Two months.

C. Three months.

D. More than four months.

2. Who signed an agreement to donate money to build a Hope Primary School on May 10?

A. Bill Gates.

B. Professor Daniel Chee Tsui.

C. Beijing government.

D. Tsinghua University.

3. What will be built in Russia according to the news?

A. A university.

B. A sports centre.

C. A Shaolin kung fu center.

D. A Hope Primary School.

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