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浙江省宁波市2016年普通高中保送生英语考试试卷
Do you know Roma people? They were called Gypsies(吉普赛人) by Europeans because they thought they came from Egypt(a country in Africa). About a thousand years ago, the Roma people left their homeland. They are known as nomads because for hundreds of years many of them have lived in large groups that travel from place to place. They have no real homeland.
Today, the Roma are now living all over the world. They have kept their language and many customs. For example, it's important for Roma to marry other Roma. It's also a custom for parents to choose the person their children will marry. Roma people get married when they are young, sometimes even as young as 14.
Romany is the language of the Roma people, which was written down only recently. Because the Roma are nomadic and have moved all over the world, their language has developed in many different ways. It is sometimes hard for Roma in one part of the world to understand Roma from another part.
Roma music is famous all over the world, because many Roma throughout history have been musicians. Their music has influenced many other kinds of music, like classical and jazz.
Roma don't usually assimilate(同化) into host countries. Over many centuries, governments have forbidden them to marry each other, travel or wear their traditional bright clothes. They have their gold taken away from them—treasures (财富) from their parents and grandparents. They have been taken as slaves(奴隶), and have been forced to change their names.
But today, the Roma are finding ways to live in peace with others while keeping the treasures of their culture. "There's a will within us to continue to live as a people," says George Kaslov, whose family arrived in New York from Russia a hundred years ago. "All the other ethnic(种族) groups who came to America assimilate gradually with time going; they lose their customs and language. But not the Roma. We hold out."
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Question: Are you punctual(守时的)? Posted April 3, 2019 by Billy |
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I'm punctual in my work life, but not in my personal life. However, it's OK in my country. We, Brazilians, are always late: if the party is at eight, everyone shows up at ten and everyone, including the host, is happy that we are on time. Cheers! Lisa Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
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Of course! My friends and I all believe that showing up late for an appointment (约会) or class is an insult(冒犯) to the person(s) we are meeting. It seems to say, "My time is more important than yours." Vera Lausanne. Switzerland |
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Not only am I punctual, but I am always early for most events in my life. The secret is (and it really works!): I keep all the clocks (except my computer) in my life 10 minutes fast! Wang Cai Shenzhen, China |
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For an appointment, I always make sure I'm on time. Once I had a friend who was always late for every meeting. If we made it at 9 and it was a 45-minute trip for her, then she would arrive at 9: 45. I liked her a lot, but could not stand the unpunctuality. Bud Berlim, Germany |
Kids' Health
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The flu(流行性感冒) is a common illness. Children easily catch the flu in winter months. It can pass from one person to another very quickly. Sometimes, the flu is just like a common cold. In fact, it can cause serious illnesses. But don't worry. Most people can be all right without any problems.
Symptoms(症状):
◇a fever ◇a cough ◇a headache
◇a sore throat ◇feeling tired
What to do if your child gets the flu:
Make him or her have a rest.
Ask him or her to drink more hot water.
Take his or her temperature often.
Don't give medicine to children under 6years old. Go to the doctor first.
When the following happen to your child:
His or her illness gets worse.
He or she has a severe cough or a bad headache.
He or she has trouble breathing(呼吸).
He or she has a fever and is 3 months old or younger.
You must take your child to the hospital right away.
Hello! I'm Grace White. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}And White is my last name. I'm a student in No. 5 Middle School. I'm at school now. Look! {#blank#}2{#/blank#}It is yellow. What's on my desk? Three black pens, a blue ruler and an English book. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}She likes blue. Amy is my good friend. She is a nice girl. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}I often call her. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}He likes English very much. And the pens? Of course, they are mine.
A. Her phone number is 334-556. B. This is my desk. C. The ruler is Amy's. D. The English book is Eric's. E. Grace is my first name. |
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