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江苏省徐州市2023-2024学年八年级下学期期末复习迎考检测英语试题
About 90% of the population in the world is right-handed, But according to a report, lots of famous people are left-handed. For example, American presidents such as George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama are left-handed. So are Leonardo da Vinci , Bill Gates, Seven Jobs and so on. What does that mean? Are left-handed people smarter than the right-handed?
To answer this question, scientists studied 2,300 right-handed and left-handed students between the ages 6 and 17 in Italy. The students were asked to work out some math problems. There was no difference when they looked at the easier math problems. But left-handed students did better at the more difficult problems.
In fact, left-handedness has not always been seen in such a positive way. In the pamphlet(小册子) The Prevention and Correction of left-handedness in children written by J.W. Conway in 1936, left-handedness was described as a serious " lillness".
Prejudices(偏见)against left-handed people are built into our language. To be someone's " right-hand man" is good. It means you are a person who can help a lot.
But having "two left feet" or receiving a " left-handed compliment(赞扬)" is bad. The word itself comes from the old English. "lyft" mean weak or broken. These prejudices not only appear in English. The French word for left is "gauche" which means "awkward(笨拙的)", while "droite", the French word for right , means "clever".
About 10% of humans worldwide are left-handed.
Most of US presidents are left-handed.
About 10% of rich men worldwide are left-handed.
Most of famous people are left-handed.
A. Chongyang cake is a kind of steamed(蒸的) cake. B. That is how "Chongyang" was created. C. It is held on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. D. People believe that drinking chrysanthemum wine can treat and prevent diseases. E. Because "high" means that one improves to a higher level. F. It is a pleasure for people to have a relaxing day in a natural setting. |
The Chongyang Festival is also called the Double Ninth Festival. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} During the festival,Chongyang cake and chrysanthemum(菊花) wine are the traditional food. Climbing mountains and admiring beautiful chrysanthemums are interesting events. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} It has two layers(层) with nuts and jujubes(枣) between them. Since cake in Chinese is pronounced gao meaning "high" ,people consider climbing a high mountain to be the same as eating the cake. They also hope that they can make progress in the following days after eating the cake. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}
Drinking chrysanthemum wine is a necessary part of the festival. Chrysanthemums have the function(功能) of an antitoxin(抗毒素) and can drive the evil(邪恶) away. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}
It is said that by climbing a high mountain,diseases can be prevented. Many wellknown poems were created to describe the scene and feeling of mountain climbing. Now,families,relatives or good friends gather to climb mountains to enjoy the beautiful scenery and share happiness of the holiday with each other. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}
China Public Holidays 2024
This page contains a national calendar of all 2024 public holidays. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates.
Date | Day | Holiday |
1 Jan | Mon | New Year's day |
10 Feb to 17 Feb | Sat to Sat | Spring Festival |
4 Apr to 6 Apr | Thu to Sat | Tomb Sweeping Festival |
I May to 5 May | Wed to Sun | Labour Day |
10 Jun | Mon | Dragon Boat Festival |
15 Sep to 17 Sep | Sun to Tue | Mid-Autumn Festival |
1 Oct to 7 Oct | Tue to Mon | National Day |
The State Council also provides public holidays for specific social groups:
Date | Day | Holiday |
8 Mar | Fri | International Women's Day* |
4 May | Sat | Youth Day* |
1 Jun | Sat | Children's Day* |
1 Aug | Thu | Army Day* |
Note:
—International Women's Day is observed for half day by women only.
—Youth Day is observed for half day by youths between age 14 to 28.
—Children's Day is observed for a full day by children below age 14.
—Army Day is observed for half day by military personnel in active service.
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