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Exercise D Reading
I. Choose the best answer(根据以下内容,选择最恰当的答案)
At many schools, carnivals or festivals are beloved traditions.Hosting a successful carnival can be a big job, but you can make the event manageable by planning it step by step.
Decide on a theme.Harvest festival and Halloween are good autumn themes. In spring, think about a barbecue.An international theme offering food and activities from a variety of cultures is a hit nowadays.
Choose your location. Will your event be indoors, outdoors, or both? If the event is held outdoors, work out a backup plan in case of bad weather.
Set the date and time. When you have a date in mind, check your town and school district websites for scheduling conflicts(时间冲突).Set a start and end time.
Staff your carnival.You'll need plenty of volunteers to run your event. Older students can be a great resource(资源).It's also a good idea to have key volunteers wear uniforms or those that can make it easier for parents to know who to turn to when they need help.
Prepare food and design activities.The classic food for carnivals is hot dogs and cotton candy. Another choice is to turn to parents to make crowd-pleasing dishes such as spaghetti or lasagna(意大利千层面).Musical performances by students or local bands are a good way to draw a crowd. If your carnival takes place in more than one room or outdoor area, draw a map by hand or on a computer, and make plenty of copies. A map is especially helpful if your carnival will have many volunteer shifts,with parents arriving to help out after the carnival has already begun. As new volunteers arrive, a map can help them find their way through the crowd and to their booths(摊位) more quickly.
Figure out prizes.Kids like prizes, which can be small and inexpensive. Order enough to allow each child to win a prize at each game, plus at least 20 percent more.
With the understanding of what the school community wants, your group will put on an event that students will talk about until next year.
( )1. According to the passage, which one is suggested as a good theme for an autumn festival?
A.Harvest festival. B. Spring barbecue.
C.International theme. D. All of the above.
( )2. What should be considered for an outdoor event?
A. The time of day. B.A backup plan for bad weather.
C. The type of food served. D. The colour of the decorations.
( )3. The volunteers are recommended that______at the carnival.
A.they should wear uniforms
B.they should wear casual clothes
C. they should not wear any specific clothes
D.they should wear shirts and ties
( )4. What can be the role for older students in the carnival?
A. They can be the main performers.
B. They can help the teachers to design carnival activities.
C. They can be a great resource as volunteers.
D.They shouldn't go to the event.
( )5._______ will be a great choice if the carnival is spread across multiple rooms or areas.
A.Providing a map B.Having volunteers guide people
C.Using signs to direct people D.All of the above
( )6.If 200 kids are coming to the carnival, how many prizes should be prepared?
A.200. B.240. C.360. D.400.
II.Choose the best answer and complete the passage(选择最恰当的选项完成短文)
Many cultures around the world have foods that are believed to bring good luck, especially around New Year's Day.Here are some examples.
Black-eyed peas
In the southern United States,black-eyed peas are a New Year's Day staple(主食)that are thought to bring prosperity.Historians believe this tradition 1 500 AD, when they were eaten on Rosh Hashanah,the Jewish New Year.
Lentils
In some European and South American cultures, lentils are a symbol of good luck. Some Italians believe that each lentil eaten represents a penny, so the more lentils you eat, the more___2___you'll have in the coming year.
Fish
Fish is considered lucky because it swims forward in schools,lays many eggs at once, and its scales (鳞片) are thought to represent 3 and coins. The Chinese believe that serving the fish with head and tail ensures a good year, from start to finish.
Grapes
In Spain and Mexico, people eat 12 grapes as quickly as possible at midnight 4 New Year's Eve, believing each grape will bring good luck for the following year.
Greens
Cabbage,kale,chard,and other greens are thought to bring good luck because their green5 symbolize money and fortune.i The Danish tradition:is stewed kale sprinkled with cinnamon(肉桂)and sugar.Germans and Poles enjoy sauerkraut. And the Irish boil cabbage:with potatoes. Noodles
In many Asian countries, noodles are a traditional New Year's food that is believed to bring good luck. Soba noodles (荞麦面)in particular are thought to symbolize long life and resilience.
Cornbread
Cornbread is a favourite New Year's treat in the American south because its 6 symbolizes gold. Some people add corn, honey , and butter as toppings for extra luck.
( ) 1. A.brings back to B.comes from
C. dates back to D. happens to
( )2.A.money B.good luck C.food D. friends
( ) 3.A.health B.luck C.art D.wealth
( )4Ain B.on C.at D.for
( )5. A.flowers B.roots C.leaves D. stems
( ) 6. A.shape B.colour C.taste D.size
III. Fill in the blanks with proper words (在短文中填入适当的词)
India is a vast country with people of various religion's and cultures.Therefore,India celebrates many festivals t 1 the year. The people of India celebrate all the festivals and enjoy each moment of the festival with enthusiasm.
The festivals in India are of two t 2 一national festivals and religious festivals.National festivals include Independence Day, Republic Day,etc., and religious festivals include Holi, Diwali,C 3 , Easter, etc. This culture of celebrating v_ 4 festivals shows the unity(团结)and the rich cultural and religious diversity of India. Celebrating festivals with f 5 and friends brings people happiness and joy. Children wait with a lot of eagerness for the festivals so that they get new c 6 ,eat various kinds of food and so on.
As you can see , festivals bring people together to share love, respect and care for each other.
1._______2._______3._______4._______5._______6._______
Exercise E Writing
Please finish the guide and write your own version with the title“An invitation to the International Culture Festival”(在下面范文中填入合适的内容,使其意义连贯。然后自己写一篇题为“An invitation to the International Culture Festival”的短文,词数不少于60)
An invitation to the International Culture Festival
Dear______ [he person/people's name(s) ],
Our school is going to have the International Culture Festival for_______________________ [ theme or goal]. Please come to join us________________________[ place and date ].
It will start at________________________________[time] and finish at___________[time].
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________[ activities at the event].
Thanks for your support and cooperation. Looking forward to your participation.
Yours sincerely,
Now please write your own version.
An invitation to the International Culture Festival
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