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【作业本】英语七年级下学期B本Unit 8 Is there a post office near here Section B第四课时
People in Firenze are talking happily about the new shopping mall. The new shopping mall is just outside the city, next to the city's train station. And over 70 stores are open in the mall.
People like going shopping there because there are two big supermarkets.There are also many clothes stores for them. There's a bookshop, and there are two glasses stores. There are two toy stores, and there are seven restaurants.There's even a large cinema.
Almost everyone in Firenze is excited because the new shopping mall is now open. But some people are unhappy. Do you know who they are? They are the owners(店主) of the stores in the center of the city. Many people aren't shopping in their stores but at the new mall.
A. Choose the best answers.
B. Answer the questions.
Chen Shaoqin, a volunteer on art, guides visitors at an art center in Beijing on March 8. [ Photo by WANGWEI/ for China Daily] |
At the age of 73, Chen Shaoqi n from Beijing has shown the world how life should be lived.
Although she only had a middle school education, Chen began studying English at the age of 40 and passed a college entrance exam, making herself from a factory worker to a white- collar clerk in an international trade company. Chen continued to study art after retirement(退休) and finally became an art guide at the age of 67. Over the past five years, she has guided visitors at an art center for three days a week, totaling 3,500 hours.
From an old lady who knew nothing about modern art to a volunteer guide, Chen's hard work and love for learning have encouraged many people. She said that she must continue to learn. As a guide, she is able to attend professional training courses and has the chances to learn from artists and curators (馆长), which gives her encouragement to continue.
Chen has guided many exhibitions over the years, including those of famous artists like Zeng Fanzhi, Xu Bing, Qiu Zhijie and Pab lo Picasso. She believes that every tour is a beautiful journey and a new chance to learn and be moved. Her effort of learning and her ability to mix many subjects have made her an excellent guide. After turning73 this year, she believes that the width of one's life can be expanded(扩展) through self- improvement and learning.
Chen Shaoqi n is a best example that anyone can find their passion(热爱) and then learn, grow and share with others.
A. Spring Festival It falls on the first day of the first lunar month. On the eve of the festival, the whole family get together for a big dinner. People stay up to eat dumplings at midnight for good luck and health. People light fireworks, too. |
B. Mid-Autumn Festival It's on the 15th of the eighth lunar month. People enjoy the Lady in the Moon at night. Mooncakes are the traditional food. People eat them for family reunion and happiness. |
C. Lantern Festival It comes on the 15th of the first lunar month. It marks the end of the Spring Festival. On this day, people eat yuanxiao for good luck. Special activities include the display of lanterns and riddle solving. |
D. Dragon Boat Festival It's on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. It's for the great poet Qu Yuan. People gather to watch the colourful Dragon Boat Races. People eat zongzi this day. |
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Lin has a few e-friends from different countries. He is telling something about them.
Tony is from the US. He is thirteen years old. He is tall and good-looking. And he likes playing basketball. His dream is to be a great basketball player. |
Lisa is a 12-year-old German girl. She has brown and long hair. She likes listening to music. But she likes drawing best. Her dream is to be an Art teacher. |
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Eric is from Japan. He is fourteen years old. He's strong because he often does sports. His favorite subject is Maths. And he wants to be an engineer. |
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