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广东省清远市2023-2024学年九年级上学期1月期末英语试题
Volunteering is a great way to help others. Whether it's a child who has difficulty finishing his or her homework, or an elderly person who feels lonely. When somebody volunteers, they are doing something good for others or the world around them without being paid. Volunteering comes in all shapes and sizes. It can be organized, such as working for an organization, like helping your neighbors with their food shopping. Many people volunteer to help the environment by picking up rubbish or planting trees. Helping others can actually help yourself, too. Research has shown that volunteering improves your well- being. It can be give you a sense of purpose--A meaningful goal work towards-- and then help build your self- trust and make you feel active. This is true if you match volunteering to your interests. " Volunteering also offers you a chance to meet and connect(连接) with others. Which is good for your mental(心理) health." said Doctor Wang. Volunteering can influence(影响) your health. By giving something to others, you feel happier and this is good for your health." Volunteering has also been shown to reduce your personal worries. That's because you pay some attention to others' need." said Professor Yang who had a speech about volunteering in our school last Friday afternoon. So, what are you waiting for? Go volunteering and make a difference. Not only for yourself, but also for the world. |
Do you know the Torch Festival? It's an important festival, which the Yi people usually hold on the 24th or 25th day of the sixth lunar month.
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The Torch Festival has a long history. It is mainly held in areas where the Yi people live in large numbers, and it is deeply rooted in their culture. It is said that the people in ancient times used fire to drive away bad spirits and wish for a good harvest in the following year.
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Before the festival arrives, people often clean their houses carefully to welcome the Torch Festival. This means getting rid of the old and welcomeing the new. During the festival, people light torches and carry them around. There are also different activities such as dancing, singing and sheepfighting. People wear their traditional clothes and enjoy delicious food.
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The Torch Festival holds great meanings. It stands for people's expectation of light, hope, and success. It is also a time for families to be together. What's more, it develops cultural exchanges and understanding in different ethnic groups(族群).
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The festival attracts the attention of people from all over the world. More people are increasingly interested in this festival. However, this also brings some worries. Efforts will be made to reduce the bad influence on the environment while keeping the traditional cultural customs.
A. Meanings of the Torch Festival B. Customs of the Torch Festival C. History of the Torch Festival D. Disadvantages of the Torch Festival E. Development of the Torch Festival |
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When is your birthday? Our giant panda couple just had their sixteenth birthday. They are Xing Xing and Liang Liang. They live in the Zoo Negara Malaysia. China sent成页問页网真: 具them there in 2014. Let's have a look at their family members. Xing Xing, Father Panda, was born on August 23rd, 2006. He likes delicious fruit, such as watermelons, apples and grapes. His favorite vegetable is carrots! Liang Liang is Xing Xing's wife. Her birthday is the same as Xing Xing's. That's fun, isn't it? They were both born in China and travelled to Malaysia together on May 21st, 2014. Nuan Nuan's birthday is on August 18th. She was born in Malaysia in 2015. She's the first daughter of Xing Xing and Liang Liang. She came back to China in 2017. She really misses her parents. Yi Yi is the second daughter of the family. She was born on January 14th, 2018. She still lives with her parents now. Sheng Yi's birthday is on May 31st, 2022. She is only one year old. She's the youngest child of the family. She lives in the zoo with her family and she likes to bring happiness to the local people. |
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