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New Year and Its Celebrations(新年习俗)?
January 1,the beginning of a New Year.?
As far back in history as we can tell ,people have celebrated(庆祝)the start of a New Year .The people of ancient Egypt began their New Year in summer .That is when the Nile River flooded its banks bringing water and fertility(肥沃)to the land .The people of ancient Babylon(巴比伦)and Persia(波斯)began their New Year on March 21,the first day of spring .And some native American Indians(美洲土著印第安人)began their New Year when the nuts of the oak(橡木)tree became ripe .That was usually in late summer.?
Now almost everyone celebrates New Year's Day on January 1,the day as before people observed the New Year's holiday in many different ways .The ancient Babylonains celebrated it by forcing their king to give up his crown(王冠) and royal(皇家) clothing. They made him get down on his knees and admit all the mistakes he had made during the past year. This idea of admitting wrongs and finishing the business of the old year is found in many societies at new year.?
So is the idea of making resolutions(决定).The resolution is a promise to change your ways ,to stop smoking ,for example ,or to get more physical exercise.?
Noise making is another ancient custom at the New Year .The noise is considered necessary to chase away(赶走) the evil(邪恶) spirits of the old year .People around the world do different things to make a lot of noise .They may hit sticks together ,beat on drums(鼓),blow horns(号),or explode fire-works(烟火).?
Americans celebrate the New Year in many ways .Most do not have to go to work or school .So they visit family and friends ,attend church services ,share a holiday meal ,or watch New Year's parades(游行) on television. Most years university teams play in special holiday games .For those who have been busy at work or school ,new year may be a day of rest .They spend the time thinking about and preparing for the demands of the New Year.?
1.Which of the following statements is right??
A.The people of ancient Egypt began their New Year in spring.?
B.The people of ancient Babylon began their New Year on March 21,the first day of spring.?
C.Some native American Indians began their New Year in early summer.?
D.The people of ancient Persia began their New Year in late summer.?
2.Why do people make a lot of noise on the New Year according to the passage??
A.The noise is considered necessary to frighten the evil spirits of the old year.
B.The noise is considered necessary to show people's excitement.?
C.The noise is considered a symbol of admitting all the mistakes one did in the past year.?
D.People have no other better ways to show their happiness.?
3.Americans celebrate the New Year by doing things as follows except ________.
A.resting at home?
B.visiting family and friends?
C.attending church services?
D.having sports and games?

1. 解析:细节理解题,根据文章第一段可知只有B项才是正确的。 “The people of ancient Egypt began their New Year in summer.”告诉我们A项是错误的。从这句“The people of ancient Babylon(巴比伦) and Persia(波斯) began their New Year on March 21,the first day of spring”可知,B 项说法是正确的,而D 项是错误的。而第一段最后一句告诉我们美洲土著印第安人开始他们的新年是在“late summer”,可判断C项错误。?
答案:B
2. 解析:根据文章倒数第二段中此句“The noise is considered necessary to chase away(赶走) the evil(邪恶) spirits of the old year”可知答案。?
答案:A
3.解析:根据文章最后一段“Most do not have to go to work or school.So they visit family and friends,attend church services,share a holiday meal,or watch New Year's parades(游行) on television”可推出答案。?
答案:D

 

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"I think it's fine today, and everything is going smoothly," the 28-year-old said. "I thought it would be really crowded but it has turned out to be OK."

Chinese authorities say they expect 1.3 million people to travel out of Guangzhou's train station over the next few days, as they rush to get home by Wednesday, the eve of Lunar New Year.

Hong's optimism may have been helped by the blue skies that emerged over Guangzhou on Sunday for the first time in a week.

Last week, a rare winter storm paralyzed China's transportation system as millions tried to get home to celebrate the holiday — the only chance for many migrant workers to see their families all year.

China's state-run Xinhua news agency said Friday that 95 percent of rail traffic had "returned to normal." But Guangzhou's train station remained packed with a backlog of hundreds of thousands of travelers hoping to get home for the holiday.

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6. How many days is it from the day this article was made to the Lunar New Year?

A. Two days.         B. Three days.               C. Four days.         D. Five days.

7. What can we know about the weather condition of last week in Guangzhou?

A. Sunny with blue sky.               B. Rainy for a whole week.

C. Heavily snowy.                       D. Rainy first and snowy now.

8. Why are there so many passengers in Guangzhou’s train station?

A. Because the heavy snow stopped the passengers from leaving the station.

B. Because the passengers didn’t hope to leave the station right now.

C. Because the passengers hoped to leave for their hometown.

D. Because the holiday was coming near.

9. Where is Hong Tao from?

A. Shandong province.                B. Hubei province.

C. Guandong province.                      D. Not mentioned.

10. What can we infer from the passage?

A. On Friday, a young man was dead because of crowds’ elbowing, screaming.

B. China’s Government have arranged the PLA forces to help.

C. The government of China have offered money to help farmers enjoy the new year.

D. Many crops have been destroyed by the crowds of people.

TOURNAMENT OF ROSES

-- 5 Days Los Angeles

Day 1 Los Angeles. (Sun. , Dec. 30)

   Welcome to Los Angeles! This evening mix with your traveling companions at the welcome reception.

Day 2 Los Angeles. (Mon. , Dec. 31)

   Head to Pasadena for the always colorful ROSE BOWL FAMILY FESTIVAL and watch the floats(彩车) decorated with tens of thousands of flowers. This afternoon, you can take the included visit to the GETTY MUSEUM. This evening , join your traveling companions at a special New Year’s Eve DINNER AND DANCE GALA(盛会), complete with hats, party favors, live music, and, of course, champagne! You’ll toast the New Year a little early tonight to allow for an early morning departure to the Rose Parade.

Day 3 Los Angeles. Tournament of Roses Parade. (Tue. , Jan. 1)

   Happy New Year! Get ready for one of the world’s most popular parades, and you’ll see it live! Globus has booked the GRANDSTAND(在大看台上的) SEATS at the beginning of the parade route for a good view. See the wonderful floral(饰以花的) floats, marching bands from around the world, and the celebrities.

Day 4 Los Angeles. (Wed. , Jan. 2 )

   This morning view the individual floats in the POST PARADE VIEWING AREA. For many this is the highlight(最精彩的部分) of the entire event. Be sure to bring your camera and plenty of film! Another special treat tonight --- a special GOLBUS FAREWELL CELEBRATION DINNER.

Day 5 Los Angeles. (Thu. , Jan. 3)

   The tour ends today, with tour guests departing on individual schedules.  

                                                                                     

You can most probably read the passage in a ___ .

       A. news report             B. travel guide         

       C. textbook         D. history magazine

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      C. A farewell celebration dinner.         D. A dinner and dance gala.

The underlined word “Globus” in the passage refers to “____”.

      A. the travel agency   B. the local government 

       C. Los Angeles               D. Roses Parade

According to the passage, you should bring your camera on ____.

       A. Day 2       B. Day 3            C. Day 4             D. Day 5 

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