摘要：Are they from England ?
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From March 12 to 17 of each year, hundreds of clowns(小丑)get together in the Bognor Regis town, UK. They all wear tall blue hats and big red noses with colourful faces. The first International Clown Festival was in 1987, UK. All the clowns from all over the world came together to celebrate the great festival in England.
During the festival, people can see clowns from the world. They are together for the world of clown shows. They try their best to please all the people for the festival. In the shows, they have big feet, funny noses and look really funny. They sing and dance in a strange way to make people laugh. All people for the festival can have great fun. Of course, children like this interesting festival best.
Now women can take part in the clown shows , and they are very popular. But in the old days, only men could be clowns.
There are different kinds of clowns like white faces, red faces, street clowns and clowns for children. All these clowns are popular with people.
小题1:All the clowns get together __________ for the International Clown Festival.
小题2:The first International Clown Festival was _____________.
小题3:The festival lasts __________________.
小题4:Which of the following is NOT true?
小题5:Which is the best title of the article?
During the festival, people can see clowns from the world. They are together for the world of clown shows. They try their best to please all the people for the festival. In the shows, they have big feet, funny noses and look really funny. They sing and dance in a strange way to make people laugh. All people for the festival can have great fun. Of course, children like this interesting festival best.
Now women can take part in the clown shows , and they are very popular. But in the old days, only men could be clowns.
There are different kinds of clowns like white faces, red faces, street clowns and clowns for children. All these clowns are popular with people.
小题1:All the clowns get together __________ for the International Clown Festival.
| A．in London | B．in a small town，UK |
| C．all over the world | D．around the whole Europe |
| A．in 1987 | B．in the UK | C．both A and B | D．in London |
| A．a month | B．six days | C．seven days | D．five weeks |
| A．The clowns wear in a funny way. |
| B．The clowns dance in a strange way |
| C．The clowns try their best to make others laugh |
| D．Women clowns are not popular with people. |
| A．The International Clown Festival |
| B．Men clowns and women clowns |
| C．Different kinds of strange festival |
| D．Different kinds of clowns in the festival |
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We are always using body language in our daily life．When we have a conversation with someone，we may be using more body language than words．However，the same body language may mean different things in different countries．That’s why people sometimes do not understand each other correctly．Pointing to one part of the body can mean differently in different cultures．
For example，in the U．S．A．people point to their heads when they think someone is clever．However，in Europe it means“He or she is stupid or something is wrong with his or her head．”
In our Chinese culture，nodding our head up and down means“yes”and shaking our head from side to side means“no”．However，in parts of India，Greece and Turkey，it means just the opposite．
In England or the U．S．A．，when you raise your hand and make a circle with the thumb(拇指)and the second finger，it means“You’re all right or everything is OK．”However，if we do this in France or Belgium，it means“You’re worth zero．”In Greece or Turkey，we should not make this gesture，or we will be thought to be very rude．
The meaning of gestures can also change over time．In the 1960s，the V sign meant“peace”．However，during World War Ⅱ，it meant“victory”．In Greece，it is a very insulting (污辱性)sign．
Though the meaning of body language is different, there are some expressions having the same meaning all over the world, such as smiling and crying．
根据短文内容．用简洁的句子或短语完成下列表格。
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For example，in the U．S．A．people point to their heads when they think someone is clever．However，in Europe it means“He or she is stupid or something is wrong with his or her head．”
In our Chinese culture，nodding our head up and down means“yes”and shaking our head from side to side means“no”．However，in parts of India，Greece and Turkey，it means just the opposite．
In England or the U．S．A．，when you raise your hand and make a circle with the thumb(拇指)and the second finger，it means“You’re all right or everything is OK．”However，if we do this in France or Belgium，it means“You’re worth zero．”In Greece or Turkey，we should not make this gesture，or we will be thought to be very rude．
The meaning of gestures can also change over time．In the 1960s，the V sign meant“peace”．However，during World War Ⅱ，it meant“victory”．In Greece，it is a very insulting (污辱性)sign．
Though the meaning of body language is different, there are some expressions having the same meaning all over the world, such as smiling and crying．
根据短文内容．用简洁的句子或短语完成下列表格。
| People pointing to their heads | In the U．S．A． | In Europe |
| They think someone is clever． | He or she is stupid or something is wrong with his or her head． | |
| Nodding one’s head up and down | In China | 【小题1】_______________ |
| It means “yes”. | It means “no”. | |
| Raising one’s hand and making，a circle with the thumb and the second finger | In England or the U．S．A． | In France Or Belgium． |
| 【小题2】_____________ | You’re worth zero． | |
| The V sign | 【小题3】_____________ | During World War Ⅱ |
| It meant “peace”. | It meant “victory”. | |
| Some expressions like 【小题4】___________ | Having the same meaning all over the world | |
In England, people often talk about the weather because they can experience (经历) four seasons in one day. In the morning the weather is warm just like in spring. An hour later black clouds come and then it rains hard. The weather gets a little cold. In the late afternoon the sky will be sunny, the sun will begin to shine, and it will be summer at this time of a day.
In England, people can also have summer in winter, or have winter in summer. So in winter they can swim sometimes, and in summer sometimes they should take warm clothes.
When you go to England, you will see that some English people usually take an umbrella (伞)or a raincoat with them in the sunny morning, but you should not laugh at them.
If you don't take an umbrella or a raincoat, you will regret (后悔) later in the day.
【小题1】Why do people in England often talk about the weather?
| A．Because they may have four seasons in one day |
| B．Because they often have very good weather |
| C．Because the weather is warm just like in spring |
| D．Because the sky is sunny all day |
| A．sunshine and snow | B．black clouds |
| C．summer and winter | D．spring and autumn |
| A．warm | B．cool | C．cold | D．rainy |
| A．their friends ask them to do so |
| B．it often rains in England |
| C．they are going to sell them |
| D．they are their favourite things |
| A．Bad Seasons | B．Summer or Winter |
| C．The Weather in England | D．Strange English People |