人教版(2019)必修 第三册Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations巩固基础练习语法填空专项训练(含答案)

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高中英语 必修三(人教2019版)
第一单元 巩固基础练习 语法填空 专项训练
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Studying abroad is a unique and highly rewarding experience which benefits your career, ___1___ (person) development and so much more. ___2___ is understandable that you might have some doubts as studying abroad is a big ___3___ (decide), but there are many good reasons to choose to study abroad.
By choosing to study abroad you will get to experience a country you may have never been ___4___ before. You’ll visit anything from the big tourist attractions to the ones that only locals know about. You will discover landmarks, museums and natural wonders that you’d ___5___ (probable) never experience during a typical holiday. You can also go to any surrounding countries on weekends and see other parts of the world, ___6___ is great for ___7___ (engage) in new cultures.
Another major advantage of studying abroad is the opportunity to learn a new language or two. There’s no ___8___ (good) place to learn a new language than somewhere where the language ___9___ (speak) every day in all aspects of life. If you study in Holland where the everyday language is both. English and Dutch, you could study in English and then learn Dutch in your own time —being able to speak several languages can make you highly desirable to potential ____10____ (employer).
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Researchers say technology may have solved a mystery about markings at Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The special markings are thousands of crosses carved into the walls of the church, which is one of Christianity’s ____11____(holy) places. As one of the world’s Christian religious centers, it ____12____(think) that the markings were graffiti created by religious travelers, most of ____13____ visited the church in the past. But imaging technology suggests that they were likely part of a more ____14____(organize) effort.
Researchers used three-dimensional (3D) imaging technology to find out ____15____ old the markings are. The process showed that the crosses may date back ____16____ the 15th century. Examinations of the images showed the ____17____(deep) and details of the markings were very similar, ____18____(suggest) that only a few people had carved the crosses. It suggests that pilgrims(朝圣者)visiting the church probably paid artists to create the crosses in their name. More research is to be carried out on the markings in an effort ____19____(confirm) the latest findings. The new research can help the church to attract more visitors, _____20_____(especial) as it struggles with covid-19 restrictions.
语法填空
Local _21_ (official) in Beijing promised to further protect the city’s cultural heritage (遗产), in particular the narrow streets known as hutongs.
Hutongs are _22_ (common) found in the cities of North China, but they are in danger. Beijing is nowadays believed to have fewer than 1,000 hutongs, most of _23_ are near the Forbidden City. Only _60_ years ago, the number of the hutong _24_ (be) 3,250.
“Usually more than 100,000 people visit the Forbidden City during the National Day holidays. The visits put pressure on the _25_ (protect) of cultural relics,” said Huang Yan, director of the Beijing Municipal Commission of Urban Planning, _26_ (add) that hutongs should be protected from human damage.
The government concentrated _27_ how the protection plans were carried out. Wang Shaofeng, head of the Xicheng District Government, said the area has 182 cultural relics, _28_ many of them were built as far back as the Yuan Dynasty. The district of Xicheng has 1.28 million residents in its 50.7 square kilometers of land. “The most efficient way is to decrease the local population to reduce the possibility of causing harm to the heritage,” Wang said. “Each community has been required _29_ (report) the status of its cultural heritage.”
No one knows for sure how many hutongs __30__ (leave) in the coming 100 years.
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The United Kingdom has a long history. Everywhere you go in the UK, you will be surrounded by ___31___ (evident) of four different groups of people taking over at different times throughout history. The first group, the Romans, came in the first century. Some of their great ___32___ (achievement) included building towns and roads. Next, the Anglo-Saxons arrived in the fifth century, ___33___ introduced the beginnings of the English language. The Vikings came in the eighth century, and left behind lots of new vocabulary. The last group, the Normans were French, so many French words ___34___ (slow) entered into the English language and they had castles ___35___ (build) all around England.
There is so much more to learn about the interesting history ___36___ culture of the United Kingdom. Studying the history of the country will make your visit much more ___37___ (enjoy). The capital city London is a great place to start; as it is ___38___ ancient port city that has a history ___39___ (date) all the way back to Roman times. The UK is a fascinating mix of history and modem culture. If you keep your eyes open, you will be surprised ___40___ (find) that you can see both its past and its present.
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Twelve animal head statues of the Chinese zodiac (生肖) are well-known treasures from Yuanmingyuan, or the Old Summer Palace. After Anglo-French troops broke ___41___ the Old Summer Palace in 1860, numerous national treasures, including the 12 animal head statues, ___42___ (take) away.
On Nov 13, a red bronze horse-head statue, ___43___ was donated by Macao-based collector Stanley Ho, returned to Beijing. “The ___44___ (break) link of historical memory is thus re-connected,” Liu Yuzhu, director of the NCHA, told China Daily. "The return of these relics holds the Public's collective emotion. People's cultural ___45___(confident) can be strengthened. It will also encourage more compatriots' (爱国者) devotion, both at home and abroad,___46___(preserve) the cultural heritage of our country better.”
In ___47___ Past 70 years, the Chinese government and many compatriots ___48___ (spare) no effort to reclaim (拿回) lost Chinese relics and artifacts from overseas. Due to their efforts, the horse statue is the ___49___(seven) of the 12 animal statues to be returned from overseas, Now ,the search is on for ______50______(remain) five: a dog, a rooster, a dragon, a sheep and a snake.
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The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will be held from July 26 to August 11 and the Paralympics from August 28 to September 8.
Phrygian caps(弗里吉亚帽)will be the Olympic and Paralympic Games mascots(吉祥物) in ____51____(celebrate) of the French revolution’s spirit, ____52____ is not only a symbol of revolution, freedom, and struggles, but it’s an icon(标志)seen over ____53____(century), from the Notre Dame Cathedral to the Eiffel Tower. More ____54____(specific), it’s the red cap famously worn by Marianne, the artistic representative of the free French republic. The Phryges(弗里热) aim to show sport can not only change everything, ____55____ it deserves to have ____56____ vital place in our society as well.
The Phrygian caps were favored over animals that mostly ____57____(be) the first choice in other Olympics for ages-such as the ‘Bing Dwen Dwen’ panda at the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing. The mascot must represent the French spirit. It’s a kind of belief that carries the values of France and has been built up over time.
The red Phrygian caps come in two versions-the Olympic one and the Paralympic one ____58____ a blade(镰刀)leg. As happens when a ____59____(nation) spirit combines with the Olympic spirit, the mascots are also being packaged into nearly 10, 000 types of products, _____60_____(range) from toys to clothes, electronics and trunks.
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Last week, I ____61____(attend)the Hawaian Interest Club's lei-making event.When I pictured a lei(夏威夷花环), I imagined a thick chain of beautiful and colorful flowers. Lai Yuen, Vice President of the Club, said that there are actually many different ____62____(type)of leis. Leis are often made of flowers. ____63____, the ones we made were entirely from leaves. In addition ____64____ leis that are worn around the neck, there are also leis which look like crowns and are worn on the head.
Yuen also introduced the function of leis in Hawaiian culture. “Leis are meant to be given on birthdays, graduations, promotions and weddings, and anything ____65____ symbolizes any sort of accomplishments, or to show ____66____(appreciate)for someone." What are you supposed to do with a lei after you receive one Yuen explained that leis are not meant to be thrown away; they should instead be left outside ____67____(return)to nature. In Hawaii, the first day of May is a celebration ____68____(call)Lei Day, for which the club hopes to do an event in the future.
I had a great time ____69____(learn)about leis and making my own. Don't sleep on the weekend you never know what opportunities you might be missing to learn about cultures beyond _____70_____(you)own!
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If you’re walking through Boston on a rainy day, you might see poems appear before your eyes. They ____71____ (write) on the sidewalks.
____72____ (entitle) “Raining Poetry”, this project resulted from cooperation between the nonprofit Mass Poetry and the city of Boston. The first poems were installed to celebrate the start of National Poetry Month, with several more ____73____ (add) to the city’s streets last May 13. These poems cannot be seen during dry, sunny weather, ____74____ they appear like magic once raindrops start falling from the sky.
The poems are chosen by Boston’s famous poet Danielle Georges, ____75____ selects the poems based on their relationships to Boston. “I want to draw works from poets influential in the literary, educational or ____76____ (culture) fields. I also want to choose poems that convey positive energy, like ____77____ (warm), gratitude and joy,” Georges said. “All the poems installed now are composed in English, but new ____78____ (one) will be added in the many languages being spoken throughout Boston, including Portuguese, French and Spanish.”
“This is a public art project and a wonderful way to bring poetry to people. ____79____ (hope), in the next two years everyone in Boston will read a poem in their daily life at least once or twice a month,” Georges added.
So if you’re walking around in Boston the next time it rains, keep _____80_____ eye open for the poems on the ground.
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Valentine’s Day in China
It is really difficult to know the exact time ____81____ western Valentine’s Day was introduced into China. However, western Valentine’s Day is ____82____ (wide) celebrated in urban areas where there are a lot of commercial (商业的) events, especially in big cities like Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong and Guangzhou. Valentine’s Day is not so popular in small cities, ____83____ (town) and the countryside.
So far, Chinese people ____84____ (accept) the tradition westerners on celebrating Valentine’s Day, such as ____85____ (exchange) gifts, having a romantic dinner, watching a movie in the evening or even making a marriage registration if Valentine’s Day falls on a workday.
On this day, larger amounts of chocolate will be on sale in supermarkets, ____86____ compared with the ordinary days, cinemas will be much ____87____ (busy) and the price of flowers and restaurants and hotels can be a lot higher. Many restaurants will have special menus, especially those in Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai. If you want to have a smooth ____88____ (celebrate) on Valentine’s Day, remember ____89____ (make) reservations (预定) as far in advance as you can.
Chinese people have also made some changes to the western way of celebrating Valentine’s Day. For some couples, the husband may prepare a rich dinner or buy a beautiful dress _____90_____ his wife on this day to show his appreciation.
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Lockdown Love
The cost of a typical Saudi wedding is enough to prevent the most passionate lover. Even a simple party involves renting an impressive ballroom. Then there are the cheerleaders and musicians. Men and women gather in separate halls, ____91____ (double) some of the prices. Altogether it might cost 200,000 riyals ($53,000). Often, many of these marriages end in divorce. Those that don’t ____92____ (burden) with debt.
Therefore, many couples have welcomed these ____93____(restrict) that have come with Covid-19. In 2020 Saudi Arabia limited gatherings to 50 people or ____94____ (few). So couples could downsize their weddings ____95____ losing face. Some chose ____96____ (share) halls over ballrooms. Smaller crowds ate smaller cakes. All in all a Saudi couple might have spent 90% less on their weddings. Will low-cost weddings become the new norm It’s reported ____97____ few couples complained when the Covid-19 forced Saudi Arabia to place some limitations. Though the outbreak recedes (退去), some still express concern over the health of in-laws. “A girl always dreams of a five-star marriage, but Covid-19 has made us more ____98____ (practice),” says Bayan Zahran, a lawyer in Jeddah. Some couples are opting for a simple party, ____99____ places little pressure on either side. They, ____100____ , must still deal with pressure from their family and peers.
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Most Americans don’t like to get advice from members of their family. They get advice from “strangers”.When they need advice, they don’t ____101____(usual) go to people they know. Instead, many of ____102____(they) write letters to newspapers and magazines ____103____ give advice on many different subjects, ____104____(include) family problems, the use of language, health, cooking, child care, clothes, and even ____105____ how to buy a house or a car.
Most newspapers regularly print letters from ____106____(read) with problems. Along with the letters are answers ____107____(write) by people who are supposed ____108____(know) how to solve such problems. Some of these writers are doctors, and others are lawyers or educators. ____109____ two of the most famous writers of advice _____110_____(be) women without special training for this kind of work.
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The full moon lights up the sky on the evening of the Lantern Festival. The festival, which falls ____111____ the 15th day of the first month in the Chinese lunar calendar, marks the end of more than two weeks of Chinese New Year ____112____ (celebrate) each year.
Solving “lantern riddles” is among the many popular traditional activities for the festival, which include eating tangyuan, enjoying the full moon, and ____113____ (lose) in colorful lighted lanterns. These guessing games ____114____ (refer) to as lantern riddles because they involve riddles ____115____ (write) on lanterns or on slips of paper attached to lanterns. They often contain messages of great ____116____ (wise) and good fortune, and give children and others of all ages the opportunity to have fun while practicing language and problem-analyzing skills. A good many of ____117____ classic riddles connect with Chinese characters, historical figures, literary references, or names of cities and other places in China. People must guess the answer by thinking about the ____118____ (variety) meanings of the words and phrases that make up the riddle. ____119____ (basic), a tip may be provided, such as indicating _____120_____ the answer is a person, a place, or a thing.
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Li Ziqi has made a name for herself in her videos that highlight a traditional Chinese way of life in the rural areas of Sichuan province. Her videos cover ___121___(vary) crafts related to traditional culture, from making paper and ink to weaving cloth, from making a silk comforter to building her own bread kiln(窑) with blocks. Nothing seems impossible with Li’s hands as they work their magic to bring these things into ___122___(exist).
Li, born in 1990, ___123___(live)with her grandparents in Mianyang, Sichuan, since the age of 6 after her father died. Life was difficult for her during her youth as she and her grandparents had little to live___124___. Li herself said that she was ___125___(financial) supported to continue schooling. She started to work in the city at 14 and would not have returned to her childhood home but for her grandmother ___126___(fall) ill in 2012. After returning home, Li opened ___127___ online shop to sell mostly food products. To increase sales, she began making short films in 2016 about how these products ___128___(create).
A Weibo user remarked, “ Li’s success lies in her passion for life.” Another Weibo user wrote, “Thank you for giving me an opportunity ___129___(appreciate) the landscape in the countryside. ” Li is not without criticism. Some people have expressed skepticism because it is unbelievable ___130___ she looks so perfect after a long day of work in the fields.
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World Read Aloud Day is celebrated each year on the first Wednesday of March. It was started by the LitWord. org website in 2010 and ___131___(reach)65 countries over the past few years. The aim is ___132___(inspire)people worldwide who cannot read to enjoy, the benefits of a book. The website asks everyone to celebrate the day by taking a book, finding an audience and reading out aloud. It is about taking ___133___(act)to show the world ___134___ the right to read and write belongs to all the people.
The website asks visitors to join in the movement to reduce the number of illiterate people in the world. It is ___135___(absolute)necessary to help those who cannot read. The website says, “It's time to start by reading aloud to ___136___ might like it. Share a book with a child who might need it, share a story with someone who would treasure it, ___137___listen patiently to someone else's story as they share with you. ___138___ United Nations says, “Literacy involves ___139___ (diversity)learning in enabling individuals to achieve their goals, to develop their knowledge and to participate fully _____140_____ society. ”In that way, World Read Aloud Day docs help make a difference.
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The drum ____141____ (accompany) Chinese civilization for thousands of years and has a deep spiritual meaning which takes its existence far beyond a musical instrument. Confucius regarded the “Drum Dance” ____142____ (high). It is also the origin of the Chinese phrase “guwu” ____143____ means “embolden” in English.
The earliest reference to the drum in China is in the Pottery Age. The Zhou dynasty ____144____ (establish) the drum music institution that was responsible for the management of officials known ____145____ “drum men” and developed a complete drum music system. From then on, drums came to be used in ancient Chinese ____146____ (practice) such as sacrifice, military, labor and other activities.
In ancient China, agriculture was the main form of production and drums ____147____ (consider) inseparable for a good harvest. Since the sound of drums echoes that of thunder, it was believed that ____148____ (play) drums could attract rain.
Dozens of types of Chinese drums exist today. For instance, “Taiping Drum” is used to express hope for peace and prosperity(繁荣) ____149____ “Ansai Waist Drum” is meant to show the spirit of the Loess Plateau (黄土高原) and the heroic character of farmers in Northwest China.
The prosperity of drum culture reflects the _____150_____ (stable) and prosperity of Chinese society. For thousands of years, drums have been played in the backdrop as the society lives in peace and contentment.
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The novel coronavirus diseases(COVID-19)hit Wuhan , China, in early 2020, with the number of infected people ____151____ (rise) rapidly across the country. The viral disease that swept into most countries around ____152____ globe and killed thousands of people are officially characterized as a pandemic by the World Health Organization, on 11 March, 2020.
COVID-19, ____153____ was reported, is genetically similar ____154____ the known bat coronaviruses. Wild animals sold for food were ____155____ (original) suspected to be the intermediary hosts of COVID-19 because many of the first individuals ____156____ (find) infected by the virus were workers at Huanan Seafood Market. The outbreak promoted a ban on the trade and ____157____ (consume) of wild animals in China.
The Chinese government and people demonstrated their responsibility with ____158____ (practice) actions. A strict national prevention and control program was swiftly put in place. Two specialized hospitals were built in less than 15 days.____159____ (guarantee) that no family in need was left unattended to, community workers left no stone unturned in checking on every block. In those toughest days, donations in cash and kind ____160____ (make) to help battle the disease. Thanks to the joint efforts, everything is getting better and better.
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May 21st this year marks the first International Tea Day, which was named officially ___161___ the United Nations on November 27th, 2019. To celebrate ___162___ festival, a number of events took place at the Chinese Businessman Museum in Beijing on Thursday.
The chairman of the China Culture Promotion Society ___163___ (address) the opening ceremony. “As a main promoter of the International Tea Day, the birthplace of tea and the ___164___ (large) tea-producing country, China has a ___165___ (responsible)to work with other countries to promote the healthy development of the tea industry. It can help to build a community with a ___166___ (share) future for mankind,” he said.
The “First International Tea Day Tea Road Cooperative Initiative” issued (发布) at the ceremony calls for people working in the tea industry to come together to promote international cooperation ___167___ cultural exchanges. A four-year tea promotion —Tea Road Cooperative Plan — was also issued in accordance with the initiative.
___168___ (strengthen)the connection with young people, the event included a number of public promotional activities on social media, ___169___ (invite) twenty-nine tea professionals from around the world to have thirty-six hours of uninterrupted live broadcasts.
The Chinese Ancient Tea Museum was officially unveiled (揭幕) at the ceremony, opening _____170_____ (it)first exhibition: The Avenue of Truth — A Special Exhibition of Pu’er Tea.
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When it comes to the symbol of Chinese culture,the images(形象)of giant pandas may catch the foreigners' imagination. However,many may ignore the fact that bamboo,the main food of the national treasure,also____171____(have)a far-reaching influence on the Chinese people.
To the Chinese people,bamboo is______172______ symbol of virtue(美德). It reflects people's souls and emotions.
Throughout history,bamboo has given_______173_______ (inspire)to many artists. A large number of artistic works have been made with the theme of bamboo,including poems,paintings and music.
The tall,straight and beautiful bamboo ________174________ (be)a favorite for Chinese scholars and artists since ancient times,who have spoken highly of _____175_____(it)character. Bai Juyi,a great poet of the Tang dynasty,compared bamboo____176____ a "virtuous man" in his article. Zheng Banqiao,a celebrated Qing-dynasty painter,devoted his whole life to_______177_______ (paint)bamboo.
Many ancient scholars chose to live in deep mountains______178______ (surround) by bamboo forests,____179____they drank wine,wrote poems or painted pictures while enjoying the beauty of nature. By leading such a simple life,they wanted to stay away from worldly affairs. Su Dongpo,a famous writer of the Song dynasty,wrote in his poem,"I would rather cat no meat than live without bamboo. Without meat,I will be_____180_____(thin)than before. Without bamboo,I will be coarse(粗俗的)forever. "
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Art exhibition Walking the Environment ____181____(open)in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province, on July 22 and runs until Dec 31.
Co-hosted by Cultural Wuzhen Co Ltd and the School of Sculpture and Public Art from China Academy of Art, the exhibition ____182____(make) up of three main parts, showing 65 works from 53 artists, all of ____183____ are students or former graduates of the school.
The site is Wuzhen’s Rice Barn, a granary(粮仓) from ____184____ 1960s that was renewed into an exhibition hall in 2017. “One of the reasons for ____185____(host) the exhibition at the Rice Barn is that we think art is a kind of mental nourishment(滋养). The barn is still used ____186____(store) things necessary to us, so it’s ____187____(close) related to our daily life. The target of the exhibition is to combine art ____188____ our everyday life,” designer Jin Yanan says.
Besides the exhibition, the two organizations also founded the CAA Armory Wuzhen, an institution covering culture, art ____189____ tourism. It will host art events and promote ____190____(exchange) among art colleges.
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Boxing Day, also known ____191____ St. Stephen’s Day, is usually celebrated on the day after Christmas in the United Kingdom and other ____192____ (country) with British roots. Although its origin is unclear, it is ____193____ (general) believed that it comes from the ancient practice of churches opening ____194____ (they) collection boxes for the poor on this day. So, charity is an important theme to this holiday.____195____ (celebrate) a traditional Boxing Day, you should follow the steps.
First, volunteer for the church. Find out if your church ____196____ (follow) the tradition of giving donations away to the poor on Boxing Day. If they need any help, then donate your time elsewhere by ____197____ (find) organizers who need volunteers for programs that day. Contribute to improving the lives of others. Second, plan ahead. Since charity ____198____ (need) all year round, use Boxing Day to plan your calendar for the upcoming year. Search online for future events ____199____ you could be of help. Plan a budget so you can donate to your favorite charities on a regular _____200_____ (base).
Mascots for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games(残奥会)
A red lantern baby____201____(call) “Shuey Rhon Rhon” and___202___energetic giant panda named “Bing Dwen Dwen” have been uncovered as the two mascots for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The mascots, known to people on Tuesday night at Beijing's Shougang Ice Hockey Arena, ____203____ (connect) with the host nation's culture.
Beijing 2022 executive president Chen Jining explained the idea___204___(clear) behind the design of the two mascots at the launch ceremony. “The two mascots put elements of traditional Chinese culture together___205___a modern international style. They show the Chinese people's eager expectations for the Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, and China's warm invitation to friends from all over the world,” said Chen,____206____ is also the mayor of Beijing.
“They are designed____207____ (express) all the aspects of the Olympic spirit, including___208___(wonder) characteristics such as passion, perseverance, friendship and common understanding to actively engage the public.”
The name“Bing Dwen Dwen”is a combination of several meanings in the Chinese language, with “Bing”the Chinese word for “ice”, and “Dwen Dwen” meaning ____209____(strong)and liveliness. In the name “Shuey Rhon Rhon”, “Shuey” is the Chinese word for “snow”and“Rhon Rhon”____210____(have) the meaning of tolerance (宽容).
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It is well known that the Chinese have great respect for their elders, and here is an occasion to show it—the Chongyang Festival. It falls ___211___ the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. In Chinese, nine ____212____(regard) as the number of “yang”. The ninth day of the ninth month is the day that has two “yang” numbers, and “chong” in Chinese means double, which is ___213___ the name “Chongyang” came into being.
The festival can date back to the Warring States Period. However, it was not ___214___(formal) set as a festival until the Tang Dynasty. In 1989, the Chinese government ___215___(declare) the ninth day of the ninth lunar month to be Seniors’ Day—a day to respect ___216___ elderly and to let them enjoy ___217___(they).
Traditionally, people climb mountains, drink chrysanthemum (菊花) wine, and eat double-ninth cakes. Since cake in Chinese is pronounced “gao” meaning “high”, people consider climbing a high mountain to be the same as eating cake in the hope of ___218___(promote) to high positions. And people often think that chrysanthemum wine can get rid of all kinds of diseases and ___219___(disaster).
Today many activities are held ___220___( show) respect for the seniors like organizing a trip for them, sending them gifts and more on the day of the festival.
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China is a big old country,___221___ has a history of more than five thousand years. We are proud of___222___(it)culture and part of the culture even influences the world ___223___(great), for example, the thought of Confucius(孔子). As Chinese economy develops very fast and plays__224__important role in the world, more and more ___225___(foreign) learn mandarin(普通话) in Confucius institutions. The Chinese traditional culture can ___226___ (test) by the time It unites the whole nation __227__no matter what kind of disaster comes, we will fight together for the country's future. Today, many young people lose faith ___228___traditional culture and they are crazy about the western culture They follow the western fashion, ___229___( think) we are the old style. But some day, they___230___(realize)it is wrong for them to ignore traditional culture.
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We all know that the Friday after Thanksgiving means a mad dash to the shopping centre for ridiculous sales. But how did this bargain shopping get _____231_____(it) start
In fact, the first Black Friday had nothing _____232_____ (do) with Thanksgiving or shopping. The origin of Black Friday as we know it today started in Philadelphia during the 1950s and 1960s. Crowds of people would come to town the day after Thanksgiving for the annual Army Navy football game to be held the _____233_____ (follow) Saturday. Streets and _____234_____ (store) were always crowded, which was great for business but made easy pickings for shoplifters (行窃者). Local police called this “Black Friday”. Not only did they have to deal with extra traffic _____235_____ shoplifting, but they had to work extra hours and couldn’t request the day off.
The term didn’t go national _____236_____ the late 1980s, but the _____237_____ (explain) changed. While shopkeepers _____238_____ (general) suffered financial losses most of the year, the increase of holiday shoppers marked the first day of real profit. In traditional accounting (会计) practices a few years ago, losses _____239_____ (record) in red ink, and profits in black ink. So the day after Thanksgiving, _____240_____ companies go “into the black” and make a profit, became Black Friday.
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Struggling to find a little “me time" You're far ____241____ alone because the average American only gets five hours of "me time" in a week.
Besides not having enough “me time", the average person only gets into their headspace(内心世界) 3.5 days a week, so ____242____ is no surprise that one in four wouldn't describe ____243____(they) as “relaxed”.
Frequent stressors (紧张性刺激) can ____244____(quick) turn a day unpleasant. In a survey of 2,000Americans, three in four people admitted that if they didn't have time ____245____(get) in a good headspace with some “me time", it negatively affected their feelings. In ____246____(add), almost three out of four wish they spent more time outside in order to relax.
People blamed a variety of things when ____247____(ask) why they couldn't make it outside as much ____248____ they'd like. Weather, work, housework and the Internet are all keeping Americans from enjoying the fresh air. Another thing preventing Americans hanging outside ____249____(be) the state of their outdoor spaces. Almost three in ten described their outdoor furniture as "worn down" while one in five would _____250_____(embarrass) to have guests over with their yard as it presently sits.
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World Health Day is celebrated every year on April 7, the founding day of the WHO.____251____ (establish) in 1950, this event has a theme each year to draw attention to a current world health issue. The day is also used to highlight the ____252____ (important) of personal health. For common people, we can take some extra steps ____253____ (care) for our health like getting a gym membership (and going!) or starting a diet.
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Message on the International Day of Charity
Do you know when the International Day of Charity is Every year, it ____254____(serve) as a call to every person to act with unity and sympathy in the face of human suffering.
For this year’s observance,the world has a new focus for volunteering and givimg: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This new universal framework, with 17 Sustainable Development Goals at its core, is ____255____(comprehensive) anti-poverty action plan ever____256____(adopt) worldwide. For it to work, we ____257____ release the full force of the human spirit.
Global philanthropy(慈善)keeps generating innovative approaches and____258____(provide)much-needed resources. The important new dimension is the dramatic rise of philanthropy in the Global South, ____259____is leading new actors to become involved in addressing local and global challenges.
Charity is one of the best investments we can make in our common future. On this day of International Charity, I call on people everywhere to be part of our 15-year partnership for humanity, and to help make the Sustainable Development Goals a reality for all.
Charity plays a significant role in the work of the United Nations and its agencies. Charity may come in many forms, ____260____the volunteering of time and expertise to straightforward financial or in-kind donations by individuals, corporations or philanthropic foundations. ____261____the case is, such generosity and kindness, with no expectation of financial gain, can make profound differences in human well-being.
Let us recognize charity for____262____it is at heart: a noble enterprise aimed at bettering the human condition. On this International Day, I appeal to people everywhere_____263_____(act) on the charitable impulse that resides in every human being --to start giving and to keep on giving.
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Festivals ____264____(celebrate) all around the world. They have a wide range of ____265____(origin), such as religions, famous figures, and important events. Every festival has ____266____(it) different customs and unique charms. However, no matter how different they may seem, all over the world, the spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace is common in all festivals.
____267____ all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. This important ____268____(agriculture) festival takes place after all the crops have been gathered in. People celebrate ____269____(show) that they are grateful for the year's supply of food.
Customs play a significant and relatively stable role in festivals, ____270____ sometimes they can change over time. With the development of modem society, some traditions may fade away and others may be established.
Festivals are an important part of society. They are occasions ____271____ allow us to relax and enjoy life, and forget about our work for a little while. They help us understand ____272____ we came from, who we are, and what to appreciate. If you study festivals carefully, you may be surprised to find that different cultures _____273_____(actual) have a lot in common after all.
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Diwali, known as the festival of lights, is a Hindu (印度的) festival ____274____ (hold) in honour of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. It has long been a cultural holiday, during which people get together, have parties, give gifts to each other and generally pray (祈祷) for ____275____ better future. For some communities, the day after Diwali ____276____ (mark) the beginning of the new year.
Its dates change each year because they are based on the Hindu lunar calendar, but ___277___ (typical), the festival is celebrated in October or November. The ____278____ (celebrate) usually lasts for several days. People will often line candles and lamps throughout their houses and along their driveways ____279____ (light) up the surroundings.
For Hindus, Diwali is a time for charitable (慈善) ____280____ (give) and selfless service. They are required to reflect ____281____ what they are grateful for and how they can shine light on others as well. Hindus traditionally perform a deep cleaning of their homes and surroundings, as cleanliness ____282____ (believe) to be a prayer for the presence of wealth and well-being. Hindus also celebrate with colorful patterns of flowers, powder, rice or sand on the floor, ____283____ means bringing good luck.
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The Chinese Government recently created the Chinese Farmers Harvest Festival, __284__(make)it a national festival that __285__(set)up for farmers for the first time. This festival will not only celebrate harvests but it will also be a reminder that more attention needs to be paid to agriculture and farmers, as well as __286__(tradition)culture.
Establishing Chinese Farmers Harvest Festival is helpful to remind the whole society __287__ the importance of farming and farmers' life. It is necessary to make full use of policies, capital and good environment to boost(推动)agricultural __288__(produce)and the rural economy, and to improve farmers' living conditions so that they can devote __289__(they)to their agricultural work. The founding of this festival will create an atmosphere of respecting and caring about farmers.
__290__ recent years have seen the economic growth in most rural areas, a great increase in farmers' income has not occurred. There is still __291__ large gap between urban and rural areas. This festival will help to increase food output, encouraging farmers __292__(grow)more quality food, which is still the focus of China's agricultural work for today and the future.
Chinese Farmers Harvest Festival is a festival for farmers, but farmers are not the only participants(参与者)in it. Only when tourists ___293___(attract)by the charm of harvest activities will the festival have lasting appeal.
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