题型：语法填空（语篇） 题类：模拟题 难易度：普通
浙江杭州滨江区2017年九年级英语中考第二次模拟考试
The first thing people notice about other people is the way they look. If you look clean, people(feel) as if you are a hard-working person. A nice look shows that you value(you). A nice look doesn't mean you have to spend a lot of moneyclothes or accessories(配饰). Someone can look uncomfortable inexpensive suit if they don't brush their hair or clean their clothes. Someone else can seem to be good-looking in an old shirt and pants that has been cleaned. Besides, it's also important (consider) if your look is suitable for the situation. You may look lovely in your party clothes or feel (confidence) in your business suit, these would look out of style in a more casual(随便的) situation such as at a picnic or at the movies. It's important to be comfortable in you're wearing, but you also need to fit in with what other people will be wearing. Wear suits for you and the situation best: jeans and T-shirts are fine for friends and (movie); a nice shirt and pants are more suitable for work.
In Britain, Boxing Day is usually celebrated on December 26th. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} This means it's not a working day in the whole of Britain. When Boxing Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday is the public holiday.
{#blank#}2{#/blank#} One of the thoughts is that during the Middle Ages, when great sailing ships were setting off to discover new land, a Christmas Box was placed by a priest(神父) on each ship. Those sailors who wanted a safe return would drop money into the box.{#blank#}3{#/blank#}
One more thought is about the “Alms Box”placed in every church on Christmas Day. Worshippers (做礼拜的人)put gifts for the poor into it. These boxes were always opened the day after Christmas. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}
Today, many businesses, organizations and families try to keep the traditional spirit of Boxing Day alive by giving away money to Food Banks, providing gifts for the poor, or helping families in need. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}
A. That is why that day became known as Boxing Day. B. It was sealed up (密封) and kept on board until the ship came home safely. C. Like Christmas Day, Boxing Day is a public holiday. D. Besides, spending time with family and shopping are necessary activities on Boxing Day now. E. The exact origin (起源) of the holiday is unclear. |
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