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UNIT 1 CULTURAL HERITAGE Listening and Talking, Reading for Writing,Assessing Your Progress & Video Time
第Ⅰ卷(满分25分)
Ⅰ. 阅读理解(共4小题;每小题2.5分,满分10分)
My hometown is a beautiful place and has amazing traditions. Mexico City is where I had spent 16 years of my life, until I came to the United States to study 5 years ago. My hometown is a tourist attraction where people can go and visit with their family. Many people think that my hometown is a dangerous place, but in reality any other country has vandalism (恣意毁坏他人财产罪) and we are exposed to danger. You should come and enjoy Mexican food and its important traditions like Mother's Day and Independence Day.
In Mexico City, Mother's Day is an important event because you can thank your mother for being who she is. It is celebrated on May 10. I love Mother's Day because we as students can make a festival, by performing to our mothers and bring music bands to show how much we love them. Mexican people take their mothers to celebrate the day. On May 10 the flower shops are really busy because everyone wants to give flowers to their mothers.
September 16 is the principal tradition of my hometown because it's Independence Day. We celebrate by having fun with fireworks and confetti. People get dressed in a patriotic way and also they show their pride. The president of my hometown gives a speech and then finally people march along the streets in memory of those who died for important causes.
In conclusion, my hometown is the best place that I will recommend to anyone to visit and enjoy the traditions. For all Mexicans, our country is the best to live in on the surface of the Earth. Mexico City is big and has many sculptures and traditions that make it the best and unique.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。作为一名在美国求学的墨西哥学生,作者深情地介绍了自己的家乡墨西哥城的悠久传统和文化。
1. Mexicans traditionally celebrate Mother's Day by .
A. holding a party for their mothers
B. inviting their mothers to a concert
C. presenting flowers to their mothers
D. having