假定你是李华.你的英国笔友John马上就要过17岁生日了.请你用英语给他写一封邮件表示祝贺.内容应包括:1.祝他生日快乐.2.介绍你为他准备的礼物及原因.注意:1.词数100左右.2.可以适当增加细节.以使行文连贯. 题目和参考答案——青夏教育精英家教网—

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假定你是李华，你的英国笔友John马上就要过17岁生日了。请你用英语给他写一封邮件表示祝贺，内容应包括：

1.祝他生日快乐。

2.介绍你为他准备的礼物及原因。

注意：1.词数100左右。

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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7．The announcement of Nobel Prize winners every December is a great scientific event．______，not all
scientists are happy about it．（　　）

The Olympic flame

The Olympic Flame is a symbol carried over from the ancient Olympics, where a flame burned at the altar（祭坛）of Zeus throughout competition. It was finally reintroduced at the 1924 Amsterdam Games, and again burned in 1932.

Carl Diem, chairman of the organizing committee for the 1936 Berlin Games, proposed that the flame be lit in Greece and transported to Berlin via a torch relay. The idea was adopted(采纳) and continued at every Olympic Games since 1952. The flame is lit at the ancient site of Olympia by the natural rays of the sun reflected off a curved mirror. It is lit at a ceremony by women dressed in robes resembling those worn in ancient times, who then pass it to the first relay runner.

The Olympic motto

“Citius, altius, fortius” is a Latin phrase meaning “swifter, higher, stronger”, which Baron de Coubertin borrowed from Father Henri Martin Dideon of Paris. Dideon was headmaster of Arcueil College, and used the phrase to describe the athletic achievements of students at the school. He had previously been at the Albert Le Grand school, where the Latin words were carved in stone above the main entrance.

The Olympic oath

“In the name of all competitors, I promise that we shall take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by the rules that govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honor of our teams.”

Written by Baron de Coubertin, the oath is taken by an athlete from the host nation while holding a corner of the Olympic flag. The athletes’ oath was first taken by Belgian fencer Victor Boin at the 1920 Antwerp Games. A judge from the host country also speaks the oath, with slightly different wording.

1.The Olympic flame was first burned at _______ in modern times.

A. the 1920 Games

B. the 1924 Games

C. the 1932 Games

D. the 1936 Games

2.The underlined word "proposed" can be replaced with .

A. ordered

B. insisted

C. suggested

D. requested

3.From the passage we can learn ________.

A. the first torch relay was held at the 1936 Berlin Games

B. before 1936, no flames burned at the Olympic Games

C. Carl Diem proposed that flames should burn at the Olympic Games

D. The Olympic torch has burned since 1924

4.The Olympic motto was .

A. written by Baron de Coubertin

B. from Greek

C. from the ancient Olympic

D. borrowed from Father Henri Dideon of Paris

Ways to Stop Worrying

A little worrying now and then can be self-protective.1. But too much worrying can lead to many problems, such as reduced concentration, poor sleeping habits and the inability to handle everyday difficulties. What’s more, it may also cause physical health problems, such as high blood pressure.

Here are some tips to help you lighten up and enjoy life more.

1. Note down your worries

Writing in a worry journal helps create some distance between you and your concerns. Write down your thoughts briefly every day, perhaps the first thing in the morning, before you start your regular routine.2.

2. Pack away your worries

3. Imagine tucking (塞) away your anxieties in a small box and closing the lid (盖子). Set aside some time each day to open the box and examine your worries, but otherwise, keep it closed.

3. Share your worries with a friend

Don’t be embarrassed.4. Then, he or she may give you some practical suggestions. Telling someone your fears helps lift the burden of worry and gives your friends a chance to offer comforting thoughts.

4.5.

Select a quiet spot in your home where you can focus on your worries without being interrupted (打扰). Stay there every day for 10 to 20 minutes. Make sure you maintain a strict time limit and try to avoid worrying except when you’re in your designated (指定的) “worry space”.

A. Create a personal worry space.

B. See worries from a different perspective.

C. Talk to your friend about your worries.

D. If journal writing isn’t for you, create a “worry box” in your mind.

E. Spend about 15 minutes just writing and reflecting on what is bothering you.

F. Check with your local health centre about programs to stop worrying in your area.

G. Without anxiety you probably wouldn’t lock your door at night or schedule your regular check-up.

The first Chinese Culture Talk about Chinese drama, titled as "Play Is As Life", was held in Cannada at University of Toronto on November 4, 2016.

Performing artist Pu Cunxin and actors from Beijing People's Art Theater, were on a tour of the drama “Teahouse” in the city. They shared their understandings of traditional Chinese drama and life in ancient China. Xu Wei, deputy-counselor (副总领事)of the Consulate General of China in Toronto, Han Ning, cultural consul of the Consulate, Antje Budde, professor from the Center of Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies of University of Toronto, Meng Yue, professor from the Department of East Asian Studies of the university and about a hundred students and local scholars were present.

Meng Yue introduced the famous Chinese writer, Lao She, author of the play “Teahouse”. Pu Cunxin recalled how the theatre staged the play that has been performed more than 670 times at home and abroad."The play was finished by Lao She 10 years earlier than his death in 1966. Half a century had passed before we came to perform it in Canada," said Pu Cunxin.2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the writer's death. Pu Conxin told audiences about Lao She's relationship with the theatre, also answering questions about drama writing and performing.

Chinese Cultural Talk aims to introduce Chinese drama classics at a group of Canadian universities during the tour. Launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Culture, the Chinese Culture Talk is a series of high-level cultural and academic lectures. More than 40 lectures have been held in the US, France, Italy, Cambodia and Indonesia. The themes vary from philosophy, religion, culture, literature and art, costume to cooking and Chinese medicine.

1.What does the second paragraph mainly talk about?

A. A brief introduction to “Teahouse”.

B. Understandings of traditional Chinese drama.

C. Some famous Chinese art organizations.

D. People who attended the event.

2.We can know from the passage that_____.

A. “Teahouse” was completed in 1956

B. “Teahouse” wasn’t finished before Lao She’s death

C. Chinese Culture Talk is only aimed at students

D. Pu Cunxin played the role of Lao She in “Teahouse”

3.Which of the following can be the title for the passage?

A. Chinese culture activities in 2016 B. A famous Chinese drama

C. A cultural event held in Canada D. Relationship between play and life

1.The necklace was well______(保存).

2.The______(改编本）of the play by the famous writer for children became very popular in many big cities.

3.There was an arrow _______（指示）north, so we headed north.

4.In our minds the Spring Festival is______with happy family reunions. (把…和...联系起来）

5.Will it be______for you to start work tomorrow? (方便的）

Wanting some extremely good TV series to enjoy in your coming long summer holiday? Look at the best TV series list from the IMDb — the Internet Movie Database.

	Game of Thrones (2011 TV Series) 9.5/10 Stars: Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington, Lena Headey Nine noble families fight for control over the imaginary lands of Westeros; A forgotten race returns after hiding for thousands of years. The series are highly praised, particularly for its acting, complex characters, great story, production values, and so on but with the disapproval for its frequent scenes of violence or of people without any clothes on.
	House of Cards (2013 TV Series) 9.0/10 Stars: Kevin Spacey, Robin Wright, Michel Gill, Kate Mara A politician works with his wife to pay back the people who betrayed him. The series follows several characters connected with the political scene in Washington D.C., including politicians of various ranks and influences. It is meant to be a show on the quality level of the top TV stations, such as HBO (Home Box Office), and the final product delivers on this promise.
	Downton Abbey (2010 TV Series) 8.7/10 Stars: Hugh Bonneville, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern The series, set in the fictional Yorkshire country big house of Downton Abbey between 1912 and 1925, describes the lives of the noble Crawley family and their servants in the post-Edwardian period — with the great events in history having an effect on their lives and on the British social status.
	The Walking Dead (2010 TV Series) 8.5/10 Stars: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride Sheriff Deputy Rich Grimes wakes up from an injured state, to learn the world is in ruins, and must lead a group of survivors to stay alive in a world overrun by the walking head.