题目内容
What ________ useful piece of advice! It can help students with their homework.
A.a B.an C./
The satellite image shows there will next Sunday.
A.snow on B.be snowy C.be snow D.be snow on
根据括号内所给英文提示语将下列句子翻译成英语。
1.我昨天晚上10点到达了伦敦。 (arrive in)
__________________________________
2.这个箱子很沉，没人能搬动它。 (so ... that ...)
3.今天早上太阳什么时候出来的？ (come out)
4.你离开教室时，确保关上所有窗户。 (make sure)
5.她买那本杂志花了10元。 (pay ... for ...)
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 periods. Winter Solstice(冬至), the 22nd period of the year, begins this year on Dec 22 and ends on Jan 4.
On the first day of Winter Solstice, the sun shines directly at the Tropic of Capricorn(南回归线). As a result, the northern part of the world experiences the shortest day and the longest night in the year. From then on, the days become longer and the nights become shorter. The Winter Solstice also marks the arrival of the coldest season in the year. Here are three things you should know about Winter Solstice.
The Winter Solstice Festival
There was a saying that went in ancient China, “The Winter Solstice is as important as the Spring Festival.” As early as Zhou Dynasty (c.11th century-256BC), people honored the gods on the first day of the Winter Solstice, which was also the first day of the new year. The Winter Solstice became a winter festival during the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220AD).
Eating dumplings
During Winter Solstice in North China, eating dumplings is necessary for almost everyone. There is a saying that goes “Have dumplings on the first day of Winter Solstice and noodles on the first day of Summer Solstice.”
Eating rice cakes
During the Winter Solstice, people in Hangzhou traditionally eat rice cakes. In the past, people used to make rice cakes themselves to honor ancestors there. Today, though few families have home-made cakes, people there still buy rice cakes for the Winter Solstice Festival.
1.Why does the northern world enjoy the shortest day on Dec 22 this year?
A.Because the southern part of the world enjoys the longest days.
B.Because the sun shines straightly at the Tropic of Capricorn.
C.Because the days get longer and the nights get shorter,
2.What does the underlined word “mark” mean?
A.打分 B.启动 C.标志
3.During Winter Solstice, people ________.
A.are supposed to eat the same kind of food
B.memorize the ancestors all over China.
C.keep the tradition of eating rice cakes in Hangzhou
4.Which of the statement is TRUE about the passage?
A.People started the custom of Winter Solstice thousands of years ago.
B.Winter Solstice lasts for less than 10 days this year.
C.The first day of Winter Solstice means the start of a new year now.
5.What is the main idea of the passage?
A.The introduction to Winter Solstice.
B.The customs on Winter Solstice.
C.The importance of Winter Solstice.
Tigers are in danger! The situation won’t change ________ humans stop killing.
A.if B.after C.unless
I saw some policemen passed ______ just now.
A.past B.on C.by D.away
You should have the courage to admit your mistakes ______ your mother.
A.with B.for C.on D.to
We should ___________the lights before leaving our classrooms.
A.turn on B.turn down C.turn off D.turn over
It’s difficult for village children to cross the river to school. A bridge ________ over the river.
A.should build B.should be built C.will build D.to build
