Everyone loves holidays and festivals. But do you know a holiday that is celebrated every month? Yes, it's the only holiday that takes place twelve times a year—Bonza Bottler Day.

Bonza Bottler Day is celebrated once a month when the number of the month is the same as the number of the day (Jun. 1, Feb. 2, March. 3). When the number of the year also matches the number of the day and month (August 8, 2008), there is reason to have a bigger celebration.

Elaine Fermont from America came up with the idea for Bonza Bottler Day on August, 1985. She created it when she realized that there were no special chances to celebrate one month. She decide to give herself a reason to have a party and some fun with this special day every month.

Mrs. Fremont held a competition to give the day a special name, which a student from Australia won. When Australians like something, they might shout,” Bonza!”. The word means super, great or fantastic. And “Bottler"is slang(俚语)for something excellent. So the holiday is known as Bonza Bottler Day.

Bonza Bottler Day has no tradition. You are free to do whatever you want. People in offices and hospitals bring food to share. Bonza Bottler Day is a favorite with many schools because it gives a break to students. The holiday can be Candy Day, Ice Cream Day, Be Kind to Classmates Day, No Homework Day, Picnic Day, and the list goes on.

Why not celebrate Bonza Bottler Day in your own ways and have fun?

1.Which of the following dates is NOT a Bonza Bottler Day?

A.June 6, 2020 B.July 6, 2020.

C.June 6, 2019. D.July 7, 2020.

2.According to the article, who named Bonze Bottler Duy?

A.Elaine Fermont. B.The writer.

C.An Australian student. D.Not mentioned in the article.

3.Which of the following statements(陈述) about Bonzu Bottler Day is TRUE?

A.It is celebrated when the numbers of the year, the month and the day are the same.

B.Mrs. Fermont created it because she wanted to give herself a reason to organize a competition.

C.The name of the festival had nothing to do with Australian culture.

D.People can do all the things that they like to celebrate it.

We sometimes call the lion “the king of the forest” , because it is stronger and more dangerous than other animals. It can _____________ faster than many animals and hunt the best. It is the highest animal in the_________ food chain.

In the sea, the shark is one of the animals at the top of the food chain. It can swim faster than _______________ other sea animals, and it can use its big teeth to eat them.

What is at the top of the world’s food chain? People are! We are not the biggest or fastest, but we are the_____________. We could not run faster than cheetahs ( 猎 豹 ), so we _________ cars and now we can move the fastest. We could not fight better than lions, so we invented guns. Now we can hunt the best.

People’s inventions are clever, but they can be ___________, too. For example, people built _____________, and now they make the air and rivers dirty. This can make terrible changes._______ rivers kill fish. Then bears cannot eat the fish. If we kill one part of the food chain, other parts will also die. Remember that we are a part of the food chain, ___________we are in danger, too! If we protect animals, we are protecting ________________! We could and we should do something for the world!

1.A.walk B.swim C.run

2.A.sea B.land C.mountain

3.A.most B.another C.any

4.A.strongest B.cleverest C.most important

5.A.used B.drove C.invented

6.A.interesting B.dangerous C.helpful

7.A.factories B.hotels C.schools

8.A.Dry B.Deep C.Dirty

9.A.or B.so C.but

10.A.ourselves B.oneself C.yourselves

Seeing blood in a horror movie might make you cover your eyes, but real blood isn't scary at all. In fact, blood is the gift of life and keeps us alive. That's why blood donors are considered lifesavers.

Blood donors are those giving blood—usually about 200ml at a time—to blood banks or blood donation(捐赠) centers. Then the blood can be used for people in need. For example, someone may have lost blood in accidents, or have a serious illness that requires his blood to be replaced. Hospitals and blood banks store the blood and try to keep enough on hand.

Donating blood is not difficult. Medical workers ask donors several questions to make sure the blood is safe to use. Then the donors relax, often reading a magazine or talking as their blood is drawn. Afterward, the donors may receive some juice or water and maybe fruit to give them energy. The process is simple, not scary. Most people are able to donate blood again in several months if they wish.

To give blood, a person must be at least 18 years old and must meet certain other requirements. Students of all ages, though, can learn more about the donation process by visiting a local blood donation center. Donating blood is not only one of the easiest ways to save lives. It is also an easy way to help a community.

1.Why are blood donors considered lifesavers?

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2.Who are blood donors?

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3.Is Donating blood difficult or easy?

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4.What may donors receive to give them energy after donating blood?

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5.How can students learn about the donation process?

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