题型:阅读选择 题类: 难易度:普通
江苏省南京东山外国语学校2023-2024学年九年级上学期期初测试英语试卷
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms (节气). It starts from the beginning of Spring and ends with the Greater Cold, moving in cycles. It is still useful today to guide people's lives through special foods, cultural ceremonies and even healthy living tips.
Grain Buds (小满), the 8th solar term of a year, begins on May 21 this year, and ends on June 4. It means that the seeds (种子) from the grain are becoming full. During the Grain Buds, summer harvest is about to begin. A saying about rain during this time mentions, "Heavy rainfall makes the river full." Because of the great increase (增长) in rainfall, rivers are full of water. This is a good time to enjoy fish. It is also a harvest season for fishermen.
Frost's Descent (霜降), the 18th solar term of the year, is the last solar term of autumn. The weather becomes much colder than before and frost begins. The apple is one kind of recommended (推荐的) fruit during Frost's Descent. There are many sayings about apples ' benefits (益处) in China, such as "Eat an apple after meals. Even old men can be as strong as young men."
Minor Cold (小寒) is the 23rd one. For most areas of China, it marks the start of the coldest days of the year and people always start preparing for the Lunar New Year. According to traditional Chinese medicine thoughts, people need to eat food that has more yang (阳) energy to prevent cold from harming their bodies. Another important traditional food for Minor Cold is Laba porridge (腊八粥).
①prepare for the Lunar New Year
②have Laba porridge
③say goodbye to the coldest days
④wear warmer clothes
The Art ClubCan you draw pictures? If you' re interested in drawing, please join the Art Club! Time:4:00-5:00 on Wednesday afternoon Who can join: children between eight and sixteen years old Where: Room 2012, Mizhou Building | The Music Club Do you like music? Can you sing songs? Come and join us! Time:6:00-8:00 on Tuesday evening 2:00-4:00 on Saturday afternoon Who can join: people over twelve years old Where: Room 5005, Wenhua Theater |
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Junior Journalist(新闻记者) Competition We are searching for new junior journalists for Kids News. The free competition is open to children in Grades 3-9, with four groups for both primary and high school students: · ●News story — print · ●News story — video · ●Sports story — print · ●Sports story — video The first-prize winner will make a guest appearance(以嘉宾身份出现) on Channel 10's Studio 10 program, hosted by Nareld a Jacobs. Jacobs has been a television journalist for more than 20 years. She said it was important for kids to take an interest in news. "Knowledge is power, " she said. "Knowing what's go- ing on in the world around kids can help them form their own opinions and ideas. " Besides, there are four second-prize winners and five third-prize winners. They will receive $1, 000 and $ 750 each person. How to enter ●Write a story or create a video story about something that has happened or is about to happen in your school or local community. Your story should be true. ●You can submit(提交) your work from January 6 to March 6. ●E-mail your work to juniorjournalist@ news. com before 5 p. m. on March 6. |
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