题目内容
We got your letter yesterday. Yes, we can visit you at Christmas. We thought to spend Christmas at
home, but now we are going to be with you. Jack will not be in school then.
The weather in Chicago is cold, but it doesn't matter. Sometimes we like the snow.
We got our plane tickets. We will get to your city on the 18th. We will stay with you for two weeks.
Is that all right with you?
We'll take our favorite recipes (食谱), so we can have a nice Christmas dinner.
See you soon.
Love
Mom and Dad
1. This letter is from Mike's _______.
2. In Chicago, it is _______ now.
3. Mike has a brother called _______. He is in school now.
4. Mike's parents will go to his city by _______.
5. His parents will come back on _______.
任务型阅读。阅读短文,根据其内容完成表格。
People in the United States have a national vacation on Monday in most months. So people may have a vacation on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. During the vacation, people can rest, go to interesting places or do some other things with their families. There are three great days in the United States. They are New Year’s Day, Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day. During the days, most businesses close. People can stay at home and have fun with their families.
People in the United States usually have more than 2 weeks of paid vacation(带薪休假) anytime in a year. This usually depends on how long people have been working or what their jobs are. Usually the more time they spend working, the more time they may get for vacation.
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Vacation |
When |
What to do |
|
A national vacation |
Saturday, Sunday and (66) ____________ |
People can (67) ____________, go sightseeing or do some other things. |
|
Three great days |
New Year’s Day, Christmas Day and (68) ____________ |
People can stay at home and (69)____________ with their families. |
|
Paid vacation |
More than (70) ____________ days anytimein a year |
People can have a long journey. |