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Many would agree that when we think of Christmas, we probably think of gifts, Christmas trees and Santa Claus. But behind all these things lies the true meaning of Christmas: the importance of sharing and giving love and joy to people around us. The story in A Christmas Carol is perhaps the best example of this.

A Christmas Carol is a famous novel written by Charles Dickens. It is about an old man named Scrooge. He only thinks about himself and doesn’t treat others nicely. He just cares about whether he can make more money. And he hates Christmas. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge sees the ghost of Jacob Marley, his dead business partner. Marley used to be just like Scrooge, so he was punished after he died. He warns Scrooge to change his ways if he doesn’t want to end up like him. He also tells Scrooge to expect three spirits to visit him.

That night, three ghosts visit Scrooge. First, the Ghost of Christmas Past takes him back to his childhood and reminds Scrooge of his happier days as a child. Then the second spirit, the Ghost of Christmas Present, takes him to see how others are spending Christmas this year. Everyone is happy, even poor people. The last one, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, takes him to the future. He sees that he is dead but nobody cares. Scrooge is so scared that he wakes up in his bed and finds out it is already the next morning on Christmas Day!

He decides to change his life and promises to be a better person. He happily celebrates Christmas with his relatives. He also gives gifts to people in need. He now treats everyone with kindness and warmth, spreading love and joy everywhere he goes. And that is the true spirit of Christmas!

1.Who wrote the novel A Christmas Carol?(No more than two words)

2.What is Scrooge like before the three spirits visit him?

3.Why was Jacob Marley punished after he died?

4.Which spirit takes him to the future? (No more than five words)

5.What is the true meaning of Christmas?

Life comes in a package(包裹). This package includes happiness and sadness, failure and success, hope and clespair (绝望). Life is a learning process. 1._____With each passing day, we learn to deal with various situations.

Love plays a main role in our life. Love makes us feel wanted. Without love a person could become cruel(残忍的). In the early stage of our life, our parents are the ones who give us much love and care. 2._______ But we don't always care about it. It is only after marriage(结婚) and having kids that we begin to understand others' feelings. Kids make us responsible(有责任的) and help us understand life better.

Happiness can bring us a peacef'ul mind. No mind is happy without peace. Sadness is mainly caused by the death of a loved one, failure or despair. 3._______.

Failure is the path to success. It helps us touch the sky, teaches us to survive(生存) and shows us a specific way. 4.________ So it is very important for us to keep a clear mind after we achieve success.

Hope is what keeps lif'e going. 5._____ Hope makes us dream. Life teaches us not to despair even in the darkest hour, because after every night there is a day.

Life teaches us not to feel sorry about yesterday, for it has passed and is beyond (超出……能力)our control. Tomorrow is unknown, for it could either be bright or dark. So in order to enjoy a better tomorrow, the only choice is to work hard today.

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A. Experiences in life teach us new lessons and make us a better person.

B. They teach us about what is right and wrong, good and bad.

C. Success brings us money, pride and self-respect.

D. Parents always hope their children will do well.

E. But all of these things will pass away.

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