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江苏省盐城市景山中学2024年九年级二模英语试题
When it's hot outside and we have to go out, surely we want to keep cool. We can put on hats, wear light clothing, or stay at a cool place. However, nothing can beat a good fan. Now I'll show you how to make a good DIY (Do It Yourself) paper fan. What to prepare
Please prepare two pieces of paper. All paper will work, but your DIY fan can be used for a long time with quality paper. Then get glue, two sticks, etc. How to make a DIY fan The first step is to draw pictures on the paper. Just draw anything you like. The next step is to fold up (折叠) the paper. Then glue the two pieces of folded paper together. After that, paint the sticks. The final step is to glue the sticks onto the folded paper. And everything is done. If you look at your watch, you will be surprised: it takes less than 15 minutes to make a good paper fan. Then you can fold it up and drop it in your bag. When you are out in the heat next time, just take it out and enjoy the gentle wind. |
The Art of Paper
Chen Zijiang is a paper cutting expert whom I interviewed for my article on Chinese Art. Paper-cutting is something that he learned to do from an early age.
"It is a Chinese folk art with a long history," Mr. Chen told me, "Paper cuts of animals have been found in tombs. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}" He added that by the Southern Song Dynasty, paper-cutting had become an important part of everyday life.
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Paper cuts for decoration are often seen, on windows and gates. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}They are also used on presents. A present for parents whose child has recently been born might show a paper cut of children, for example. Paper cuts which show the Chinese character for double happiness are often used to celebrate weddings.
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The third kind of paper cuts are these used to make patterns on clothing. They are also sometimes used to decorate jewelry (珠宝) boxes. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}.
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A. They are usually put up during holidays to bring good luck. B. They are also used as offerings to the dead. C. Dragons are very popular patterns for these designs. D. They can date back to the time of the Northern and Southern Dynasty. E. Mr. Chen went on to explain that there are three types of paper cuts which people still make today. |
What is your dream job, a pilot or a policeman? What do you hope your job is like? Read the following stories and find more at www.cambridge,org/aw/cambridgeenglish.
The sweetest job
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Desert Island Blogger
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Sleeping on the job
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Sharing our school lives
Students from different countries share what their school day is like.
Every morning, I get to school at about 7:15am. After meeting with my friends, we go to our classes. All my classes are 1 hour and 15 minutes long. Between classes, we have a 5-minute break. After the first class, I go to homeroom(年级大教室) for 30 minutes. Then, it's time for a break! I eat a snack and talk with friends. At 10, I walk to my next class. Then there is the third class and lunch. At 12:30,I have the last class, and then I take the bus home with my friends Amy. Amelia Gonzalez,12, The American School Foundation, Mexico |
My day starts with my debate practice(辩论练习) at home because I am on my school debate team. The first class starts at 9:45 am. Every kid can choose(选择) four to six subjects, like math and music. The children go to different classrooms for the different subjects. In different classes, we can meet different friends in different classrooms. It is great! Our classes in school end at 3:15 pm. Then I go back home. But you also can go to clubs like drama club(戏剧社) if you like. Chelsea Wang,13, Barker College, Hornsby, Australia |
My classes start at 8:30 am. Monday through Wednesday, we have four classes in the morning. We go to different classes in different classrooms. At about 12, we have lunch for about an hour. After that, we have two more classes. At 3 pm, tutorial(辅导课) will start. You can go to any teacher if you have questions. After that, I always go to tennis practice. We only have three classes on Thursdays and Fridays, so we have more time for clubs and sports. Niu Hanliang,15,Westem Boarding SchoolsAssociation,US |
试题篮
Harry is only 12, but he is working for a sweet company. His job is probably the best in the company—the sweet tester. When the company invents a new sweet, Harry eats it, writes are port about it and sends his report to the factory. And then the company will make a decision about whether to make the sweet or not. As a child, he's too young to work for money. But he gets free sweets!
Do you wish to live on an island and get paid? Ben got such a job, but it was hard work! He had to live alone in a house (with a swimming pool) on Hamilton Island and spend every day swimming, exploring and relaxing. Then he had to write a blog to show his findings and feelings.
Usually, sleeping on the job is a big problem — if you fall asleep, you'll lose the job! But Roisin was paid to sleep on the job. She slept in designer beds eight hours a day, every day for a month, and tested them to see what makes"a good night's sleep". In the end, Roisin had to write a report about the beds.
