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湖南省益阳市高平教育集团2024-2025学年九年级上学期开学英语试题
When my first wartime Christmas came, I was in a new soldier school in Ashland and not sure if I could make it home for the holidays. On the afternoon of December 23, we were told some of us would have three-day holidays posted. I was one of the lucky soldiers.
It was Christmas Eve when I arrived home, and a light snow had fallen. Mother opened the front door. I could see over her, into the corner of the living room where the tree had always stood. There were lights all colors shining in the green of the tree.
"Where did it come from?" I asked.
I asked the gate boy to cut it" my mother said. "I wouldn't have had one just for myself, but you called in such a rush! He just brought it in this afternoon."
The tree was almost as tall as the room, and the Tree Top Star was in its place. A few branches reached about a little disorderly at the side, I thought, and there was a big bare branch(树枝) showing in the middle. But the tree filled the room with the pleasant smell of Christmas.
"It's not like the one you want to find, " my mother went on. "Yours were always in good shape and you were good at it. I think the gate boy didn't know where to look for a better one." "Don't worry." I told her. "It's perfect."
It wasn't, of course, but at the moment I understood for the first time, all Christmas trees are perfect.
International Day of Families The International Day of Families is celebrated on May 15th every year. Its purpose is to draw people's attention to the harmony(和谐), happiness and progress of the family. To celebrate the 30th International Family Day this year, Family Center will hold some family activities. Activities for the family: ★Family sports. ★Showing pictures to express what your families are really good at and their favourite things. ★Reading a letter for your families. ★A cooking competition among families. Time:9:30 a. m.—17:00 p. m., on May 15th Place:On the South International Square Prize:First Prize—a new computer Second Prize—a new camera Third Prize—a free family dinner Rules: Each family can choose two or three kinds of activities. When you sign up(报名), you should make a decision. All the letters must be written by families themselves. They will not be returned, so please keep a copy. Don't be late, or you'll not be allowed to take part in these activities. Families who want to take part in activities must fill in the form. The form must be sent to Family Center by email before May10th.The e-mail address is FamilyCenter@163.com.And we will provide breakfast and lunch. For more information, visit https://FamilyCenter.com.cn. |
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