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新疆伊犁州特克斯县2024年中考一模英语试题
Harbin is known as "the City of Ice". Usually, it has heavy snow from the early November. It's time for Harbin to come to life and attract visitors all over the world.
Harbin Ice and Snow World has been a business card since 1999. This 816,682-square-meter park is the largest ice and snow theme park in the world. Visitors can enjoy more than 1,000 artworks made of ice and snow. And also, they can try the super ice slide (滑梯). The number of the ice slides this year is increased from 8 to 14 and the longest one is 512 meters.
Visitors from the south of China is a large part of the tourism crowd. Chen Ling, a visitor, said, "I'm from Guangzhou. I come here to enjoy the hot winter. My trip will last about a week. I hope I will have a great time!" However, the southern visitors may be less prepared for the cold. So the local government gives the most important suggestion: Pack enough warm clothes. The more, the better. A Harbin taxi driver said, "My wife works in a hotel. These days we're busy but we both feel very excited. Ice and snow are important parts of our city. All the visitors are sure to feel the enthusiasm (热情) of us. Welcome to my hometown!"
You may feel bored in winter sometimes. But Harbin Ice and Snow World can make the long, cold months beautiful and creative.
Table manners
All societies have customs about how to eat politely. In English, we call these customs "table manners". Based on culture and location, table manners can be quite different from place to place. It's very interesting! {#blank#}1{#/blank#}
●In some cultures, it's polite to serve food to guests, while in other cultures, people don't do this because it makes the guests feel like they are being forced to eat.
●In most East Asian countries, people use chopsticks at the table. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Do you know that in some places people simply use their hands to eat? And in some places, only their right hand?
●In Russia, it's polite to leave a bit of food on your plate to show the host that there was plenty to eat. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} It means you enjoyed the food.
{#blank#}4{#/blank#} So when you visit another place or another country, take the time to learn the local customs and manners. Remember, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do."
A. Here are some examples. B. Different table manners show different cultures. C. In Western countries, people usually eat with a knife and a fork. D. But in India, finishing the food on your plate is considered polite. E. Throughout the world, you will find many different table manners and customs. |
{#blank#}1{#/blank#}Lucy enjoys running and has recently moved to a new city. She is looking for a club where she can join in races. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}Bill wants to find some ways to keep healthy at home and talk online with other people. He wants to find a free website. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}Linda is a member of a local gym. She does not get much time to shop, so she wants to buy sports clothes and shoes online. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}Peter loves riding a bike to the countryside each weekend to keep healthy. He wants a website which can give him suggestions. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}Paul is looking for a gym where he can keep healthy. As a student, he doesn't want to be a member. He only wants to pay each time he visits the gym. | A.www.activelife.com This website is for people that like living a healthy life and enjoy the countryside. There is also information on bike races. B.www.healthnet.com Steve Amos started this website for busy people wanting sports clothes and shoes. C.www.healthinfo.com This online shop offers books, magazines and DVDs about keeping healthy. You can find information about sports you are interested in. D.www.NAG.com It helps you to find out where your nearest sports club is. It also provides information about running races. E.www.healthonline.com This is a free government website that encourages people to keep healthy. It has an online chat room. F.www.sportsanena.com This website tells you how you can keep healthy at these gyms . You don't have to be a member of them. Every time you go, you need to pay. G.www.sportsclub.com This website provides you a lot of information about ball games, but you have to pay to be a member. |
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