题目内容
—How’s everything going?
—________ .
- A.Not good.
- B.Everything is finished.
- C.Everything has been done.
- D.I am just thinking about it.
句意“事情进展怎样?”,回答应该是“进展顺利”或“不好”之类的。B、C答非所问,D项“我正在考虑”不合题意。故选A。
There is a one-day holiday in most western countries on New Year’s Day. The real celebration begins on New Year’s Eve-the night before New Year’s Day. There are several interesting customs(习惯)in the west, and there are many differences in different countries.
Though Christmas is a good time for families to get together, New Year’s Day is a time for some western people to be with friends. On New Year’s Day, there are always parties. At such parties, there is food, drinks and dances until New Year comes
At midnight, people often say “Happy New Year! ”to each other. In many western countries, fireworks are let off at midnight and some people like to shout aloud to drive away evil spirits.
【小题1】People begin to have great celebrations for the New Year on___________.
A.New Year’s Day | B.the night before New Year’s Eve |
C.the night of New Year’s Day | D.New Year’s Eve |
A.friends always get together |
B.friends write to each other |
C.people can have a week’s holiday |
D.people go from one country to another |
A.say “Happy New Year” to each other |
B.let off fireworks |
C.sing a Scottish song |
D.shout aloud to drive away evil spirits |
A.western people drink together on New Year’s Day |
B.how western people celebrate their New Year’s Day |
C.what western people eat on New Year’s Day |
D.western people have a good time on New Year’s Day |
There is a one-day holiday in most western countries on New Year’s Day. The real celebration begins on New Year’s Eve-the night before New Year’s Day. There are several interesting customs(习惯)in the west, and there are many differences in different countries.
Though Christmas is a good time for families to get together, New Year’s Day is a time for some western people to be with friends. On New Year’s Day, there are always parties. At such parties, there is food, drinks and dances until New Year comes
At midnight, people often say “Happy New Year! ”to each other. In many western countries, fireworks are let off at midnight and some people like to shout aloud to drive away evil spirits.
【小题1】People begin to have great celebrations for the New Year on___________.
A.New Year’s Day | B.the night before New Year’s Eve |
C.the night of New Year’s Day | D.New Year’s Eve |
A.friends always get together |
B.friends write to each other |
C.people can have a week’s holiday |
D.people go from one country to another |
A.say “Happy New Year” to each other |
B.let off fireworks |
C.sing a Scottish song |
D.shout aloud to drive away evil spirits |
A.western people drink together on New Year’s Day |
B.how western people celebrate their New Year’s Day |
C.what western people eat on New Year’s Day |
D.western people have a good time on New Year’s Day |
We call the Chinese New Year the Spring Festival. There is a name for each Chinese year. We may call it the year of the sheep, the year of the monkey or the year of the dog. And this year is the year of the tiger.
Before New Year’s Day, people are busy shopping and cleaning their houses. On New Year’s Eve, there is a big family dinner. After dinner, the family don’t go to sleep to welcome the New Year. On the first day of the New Year, people put on their new clothes and go to visit their friends and relatives. They say “Happy New Year” and some other greetings (问候) to each other. People usually have a very good time during the festival.
【小题1】How many Chinese festivals are mentioned(谈到) in this passage(段)?
A.One | B.Two | C.Three | D.Four |
A.an animal | B.a pet | C.a family | D.a full |
A.They put on new clothes. |
B.They visit their friends and relatives. |
C.They are busy shopping and cleaning their houses. |
D.They have a big dinner and wait to welcome the New Year. |
A.Merry Christmas | B.Glad to meet you |
C.Happy birthday to you | D.Happy New Year |
A.Good time | B.The Spring Festival |
C.Big Dinner | D.The Year of the tiger |
People all over the world celebrate the new year. However, not all countries celebrate in the same way, and in some countries, the new year doesn’t begin on the 46 date very year.
In many countries, the new year begins on 1st January, but people start celebrating on 31st December, New Year’s Eve. In New York many people go to celebrate in Times Square. 47 they’re waiting for the New Year, they listen to music, sing traditional songs and have fun. Just before 12 o’clock, everyone 48 down from 10: 10, 9, 8… As soon as it’s 12 o’clock, everyone shouts very 49 , “Happy New Year!”
New Year’s Day is often a family day. Some families get together for a special meal. When the weather is fine, many families go out for a 50 .
On New Year’s Day, many people make resolutions for the new year. They 51 a list of things, such as “I will help out more with housework. I will work 52 at school than others.” or “I won’t spend so much time playing video games.” When they have made 53 list, they read it to their family or friends and promise to 54 their resolutions.
So it doesn’t matter how they celebrate, 55 people in countries all over the world, it’s a time to say goodbye to the old year, and to welcome the new.
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