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浙江省台州市临海市2023-2024学年八年级下学期期末英语试题
Do you love a good picnic? Do you know different cultures about picnics around the world? Now join us on a picnicking tour.
France The word" picnic" comes from the French. Picnicking became popular over 200 years ago in France. Today people in France like to picnic by the Seine River, or in front of the Eiffel Tower. And they' ll probably enjoy a baguette with cheese! |
Sweden People in Sweden like to have picnics all year round. And many even have an outdoor meal in the cold weather. People stay warm by taking breaks by the fire and drinking warm drinks. They eat the bread called lussekatter. |
Argentina In Argentina, picnics are all about grilling(烤) meat over an open fire. This activity is called asado, and it includes music and dancing. Asados are especially popular during the holiday season, with many enjoying Christmas celebrations over a picnic. |
India Indians will have a day- long picnic if the weather is fine. They usually picnic by the river. After eating traditional foods like samosas, many take a mud bath in the river! That's because they think the mud bath is helpful for keeping healthy. |
William Shakespeare was a poet and a playwright in England. He has been a popular writer for more than four hundred years. People like his plays because the plays make people feel happy, sad, shocked, or scared. His stories are exciting, and they also make people think about great ideas such as good and evil (善与恶).
Shakespeare wrote 154 sonnets. A sonnet is a special type of poem with fourteen lines. His sonnets were mostly about love. One of his most famous sonnets began with the line, "Shall I compare thee* to a summer's day?"
Today, William Shakespeare is thought to be one of the greatest writers who ever lived. Shakespeare's plays are exciting and fun, and they also touch people. The characters in his plays show how difficult and beautiful life can be.
Important Dates in Shakespeare's Life | |
1564 William Shakespeare was born in Stratford, England. 1582 Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway. 1585 A son named Hamnet Shakespeare was born. 1585-1592 At some point during these years, Shakespeare moved to London. 1594 Shakespeare was the owner of a theater group. 1599 Shakespeare and others opened the Globe Theater. 1616 Shakespeare died. |
*The word "thee" is a word meaning "you", used when talking to only one person who is the object of the verb.
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 |
The Swimming ClubAre you good at swimming? Come and make friends with someone who has the same hobby as you! Time:2:00-5:00 on Sunday afternoon Who can join:people over ten years old Where: City Gym | The DIY ClubCome here and learn to make all kinds of things! Time:6:00-8:00 on Monday evening 9:00-11:00 on Friday morning Who can join:people over fifteen years old Where: Room 1206, Huijin Building |
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