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江苏省连云港市海宁中学2023-2024学年八年级上学期英语月考试卷
We usually send and receive information through the movement of our bodies. Body language can show different feelings. We often use gestures(手势) or body movements to show and express our mind. For example, when someone is giving a talk, he or she may often use his or her hands to emphasize(强调) points.
The victory(胜利) sign, the OK sign, the goodbye wave and the blowing of a kiss are all popular gestures in America. However, most of these gestures are not accepted(接受) by people in other countries. For example, the OK gesture means acceptance in America, but it has other meanings in other countries. In France, it means worthlessness(无价值), while in Greece it is a sign of quite disrespect(不尊重).
There are some other differences in the non-verbal(非语言的) messages of people of different sexes(性别). In American culture, men usually sit or stand with their legs apart and hands outward, while women usually keep their legs together and their hands at their sides. Women sit quietly than men most of the time. Women are also better than men at expressing themselves using gestures.
In short, body language is simple and useful, so we should learn how to use it in our daily lives.
①the stop sign ②the OK sign ③the goodbye sign
④the quiet sign ⑤the victory sign ⑥the kiss sign
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The Dragon Head-raising Festival
China is a country with a long and rich history. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} The Double Second Festival（the Dragon Head-raising Festival or Longtaitou Festival） is one of them. This special day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It stands for the start of spring and farming.
The dragon plays an important role in Chinese culture. Dragon culture is one of the most popular cultures in China. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} People celebrated the Dragon Head﹣raising Festival with many customs（习俗） about the dragon in ancient times.
On this special day，people put ashes （灰） in the kitchen. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} People believed that if the dragon went into their houses，they could have a good luck all year round. People also ate special food. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} For example，people ate noodles called" dragon whiskers noodles" and dumplings called" dragon ears". Besides，people sent gifts to each other, picked vegetables and went on a spring outing.
{#blank#}5{#/blank#} Today people hurry to have their hair cut，especially have their children's hair cut on the Dragon Head-raising Festival. They want to make themselves have new looks and have a good year.
A. The food was usually named after the dragon. B. Why is it called" dragon lifting （举起） its head"? C. It has many colorful holidays and festivals. D. Chinese people call themselves" the descendants（后代） of the dragon". E. They thought the dragon could be led into their houses with the help of the ashes. F. Many activities on the Dragon Head﹣raising Festival are to do with the dragon. G. Even though many of the customs have disappeared，the tradition of cutting hair is reaching new heights. |
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Everything is alive. The trees have a lot of green leaves, and they can help keep me cool on sunny days. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} They smell really nice.
The best thing about summer is the summer holiday!{#blank#}3{#/blank#}I enjoy going swimming with my friends. I also love going running in the park with my best friend. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} and it is nice to eat ice cream on a hot day. Sometimes I go to the beach with my family. I like to build sandcastles with my little sister.
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A. Summer is the best for sure! B. I have lots of time to do fun things. C. My favourite season is summer. D. It is great to exercise outdoors in summer. E. There are also many beautiful flowers in summer. |
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