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Labor Day
Daily Dictation
(听力理解、语法填空)
Blind Listening
1.Why did Canada's laborers march to their prime minister?
A. To demand the right to form unions.
B. To protest against long vacation periods.
C. To request a new national holiday for picnics.
2.What can be inferred about the U.S. government's initial attitude toward Labor Day?
A. They supported it immediately after the New York protests.
B. They resisted until pressure from workers increased after a tragic strike.
C. They proposed the September date to replace May 1st.
3.What does "farewell to summer" imply about modern Labor Day in the U.S.?
A. It marks the start of school, football season and summer's end.
B. It encourages people to wear white clothing for the last time.
C. It replaces Independence Day celebrations.
4.What is the main purpose of Labor Day?
A. To celebrate the end of summer and fashion trends.
B. To mourn the deaths of railway workers in strikes.
C. To honor workers' rights and their achievements.
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听写:Labor Day:It all started in the 19th century. Overworked and 1.________ laborers were fed up and demanded better treatment. In Canada, laborers 2.________ to their prime minister's doorstep and asked for their right to form unions. Oh, Canada! The march was victorious. They celebrated better working conditions with an 3.________ parade. Peter J. Maguire, an American labor leader, was invited and thought to bring that 4.________ to America. And what a success it was! In New York City, 5.________ assembled [əˈsembld]集会 to fight against poor labor conditions. The movement quickly spread across America. Workers gathered for 6.________, concerts, and speeches, rallying [ˈræli] 集会 for eight-hour work days and a labor holiday. Oregon was the first state to 7.________ recognize the holiday. But it wasn't until 12,000 government forces were sent to quell [kwel] 镇压 a strike and two railway workers were 8.________ killed that pressure mounted逐步增加 from the American workforce and Labor Day was put on the 9.________ calendar. More than 80 countries worldwide celebrate Labor Day, or International Workers' Day, on May 1st. But the first Monday of September made 10.________ for Americans because it falls between Independence Day and Thanksgiving. This gives working families a much-needed break. Fast forward about a hundred years, and the Labor Day holiday has become a kind of 11.________ to summer. In the USA, kids go back to school, football season starts, and fashionistas [ˌfæʃnˈi:stə]时尚人士 hang up that little white dress. But let's not forget that Labor Day is a celebration of the labor movement, 12.________ to the social and economic achievements of workers all over the world. It's evolved into an 13.________ of life and well-deserved break from work. So make sure to enjoy your Labor Day with family and friends.
完整文本:Labor Day:It all started in the 19th century. Overworked and 1.exhausted laborers were fed up and demanded better treatment. In Canada, laborers 2.marched to their prime minister's doorstep and asked for their right to form unions. Oh, Canada! The march was victorious. They celebrated better working conditions with an 3.annual parade. Peter J. Maguire, an American labor leader, was invited and thought to bring that 4.spirit to America. And what a success it was! In New York City, 5.protesters assembled [əˈsembld]集会 to fight against poor labor conditions. The movement quickly spread across America. Workers gathered for 6.picnics, concerts, and speeches, rallying [ˈræli] 集会 for eight-hour work days and a labor holiday. Oregon was the first state to 7.officially recognize the holiday. But it wasn't until 12,000 government forces were sent to quell [kwel] 镇压 a strike and two railway workers were 8.tragically killed that pressure mounted逐步增加 from the American workforce and Labor Day was put on the 9.federal calendar. More than 80 countries worldwide celebrate Labor Day, or International Workers' Day, on May 1st. But the first Monday of September made 10.sense for Americans because it falls between Independence Day and Thanksgiving. This gives working families a much-needed break. Fast forward about a hundred years, and the Labor Day holiday has become a kind of 11.farewell to summer. In the USA, kids go back to school, football season starts, and fashionistas [ˌfæʃnˈi:stə]时尚人士 hang up that little white dress. But let's not forget that Labor Day is a celebration of the labor movement, 12.dedicated to the social and economic achievements of workers all over the world. It's evolved into an 13.appreciation of life and well-deserved break from work. So make sure to enjoy your Labor Day with family and friends.
词不离句 学以致用
She chose an __________ (economy) car that uses less fuel, which helps her save money in the long run. 她选择了一款省油的经济型汽车,这从长远来看帮她节省了开支。
词不离句 学以致用
__________ (tragedy), the fire broke out at night when most people were asleep, which caused many casualties. 不幸的是,火灾发生在夜晚大多数人熟睡时,导致了许多伤亡。
词不离句 学以致用
She is known as a fashionista who always wears the __________ (late) trends. 她以时尚达人的身份闻名,总是穿着最新潮的服装。
词不离句 学以致用
Concerns continued to mount as the pandemic spread, __________ (lead) to stricter lockdowns. 随着疫情蔓延,人们的担忧不断加剧,导致了更严格的封锁措施。
词不离句 学以致用
The police used tear gas __________ (quell) the riot that had broken out in the city center. 警方使用催泪瓦斯平息了在市中心爆发的骚乱。
词不离句 学以致用
After the earthquake, the community rallied to help those whose homes __________ (destroy). 地震后,社区团结起来帮助那些家园被毁的人们。
词不离句 学以致用
The students were asked to assemble in the hall __________ the principal would announce the competition results. 学生们被要求在大厅集合,校长将在那里宣布比赛结果。
词不离句 学以致用
She felt __________ (victory) after she finished the marathon, which she had trained for months. 完成马拉松后,她感到胜利的喜悦,这是她训练了几个月的成果。
词不离句 学以致用
A group of protesters gathered outside the factory, which had been accused __________ polluting the river. 一群抗议者聚集在被指控污染河流的工厂外。
例句重现 熟能生巧
She chose an __________ (economy) car that uses less fuel, which helps her save money in the long run. 她选择了一款省油的经济型汽车,这从长远来看帮她节省了开支。
__________ (tragedy), the fire broke out at night when most people were asleep, which caused many casualties. 不幸的是,火灾发生在夜晚大多数人熟睡时,导致了许多伤亡。
She is known as a fashionista who always wears the __________ (late) trends. 她以时尚达人的身份闻名,总是穿着最新潮的服装。
Concerns continued to mount as the pandemic spread, __________ (lead) to stricter lockdowns. 随着疫情蔓延,人们的担忧不断加剧,导致了更严格的封锁措施。
The police used tear gas __________ (quell) the riot that had broken out in the city center. 警方使用催泪瓦斯平息了在市中心爆发的骚乱。
After the earthquake, the community rallied to help those whose homes __________ (destroy). 地震后,社区团结起来帮助那些家园被毁的人们。
The students were asked to assemble in the hall __________ the principal would announce the competition results. 学生们被要求在大厅集合,校长将在那里宣布比赛结果。
She felt __________ (victory) after she finished the marathon, which she had trained for months. 完成马拉松后,她感到胜利的喜悦,这是她训练了几个月的成果。
A group of protesters gathered outside the factory, which had been accused __________ polluting the river. 一群抗议者聚集在被指控污染河流的工厂外。
大声朗读 培养语感
She chose an economical car that uses less fuel, which helps her save money in the long run. 她选择了一款省油的经济型汽车,这从长远来看帮她节省了开支。
Tragically, the fire broke out at night when most people were asleep, which caused many casualties. 不幸的是,火灾发生在夜晚大多数人熟睡时,导致了许多伤亡。
She is known as a fashionista who always wears the latest trends. 她以时尚达人的身份闻名,总是穿着最新潮的服装。
Concerns continued to mount as the pandemic spread, leading to stricter lockdowns. 随着疫情蔓延,人们的担忧不断加剧,导致了更严格的封锁措施。
The police used tear gas to quell the riot that had broken out in the city center. 警方使用催泪瓦斯平息了在市中心爆发的骚乱。
After the earthquake, the community rallied to help those whose homes were destroyed. 地震后,社区团结起来帮助那些家园被毁的人们。
The students were asked to assemble in the hall where the principal would announce the competition results. 学生们被要求在大厅集合,校长将在那里宣布比赛结果。
She felt victorious after she finished the marathon, which she had trained for months. 完成马拉松后,她感到胜利的喜悦,这是她训练了几个月的成果。
A group of protesters gathered outside the factory, which had been accused of polluting the river. 一群抗议者聚集在被指控污染河流的工厂外。
归纳拓展 触类旁通
victory / victorious; assemble; rally; quell; mount; fashionista; tragedy / tragedian / tragic / tragical / tragically; farewell; dedicated to; make sense; economy / economic / economics / economical / economically; protester; be accused of doing sth; in the long run; casualtyt
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