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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. |
Supermarket Survey | |||
Supermarket | D.W. | A.Q. | H.M. |
Size | 200 ㎡ | 350 ㎡ | 150 ㎡ |
Service | ✮✮✮ | ✮✮✮✮ | ✮✮ |
Freshness of food | ✮✮ | ✮✮✮ | ✮✮✮✮ |
*survey 调查; freshness 新鲜度
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Good news is for you. Some new animals will come to Shanghai Wildlife Zoo. They want to meet you. Welcome to come and see one big South China tiger and three Golden monkeys. | ||
South China Tiger is a kind of tiger that lives mainly in southern China. It is yellow and black with a round head. It has short ears and a long tail. It runs fast and is good at swimming. It likes eating all kinds of animals. | ||
Golden monkeys are very cute with golden hair. Their tails are almost as long as their bodies. Golden monkeys love eating leaves, flowers and fruits. Sometimes, they eat insects and birds. | ||
Opening time: 1:00 p. m. —6:00 p. m. from Monday to Friday 8:00 a. m. —9:00 p. m. at weekends | ||
Tickets: On foot Adults: $48 Children 3 to 12 years old.: $20 | Tickets: Bus ride Adults: $58 Children 3 to 12 years old: $26 |
Welcome to Vicinity
Banks There are two banks on the comer of Main Road and Welsley Street. The working hours are from 10: 00 a. m. to 4:00 p. m., Monday to Friday. | |
Hospital St. George Hospital lies at 1000 Bathurst Street. It is open 24 hours a day. | |
Post office The nearest post office is only four minutes' walk down Gerald Road. It is open from 9:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. on weekdays. | |
Police station Close to the hotel — on the comer of Gerald Road and College Street. | |
Museum It is at 130 Main Road. Bus No. 1 will take you directly to the museum. It runs every 15 minutes. | |
Shopping Fairview Mall lies at 250 Main Road. It is open from 10:00 a. m. to6:00 p. m. on weekday s and from 12:00 p. m. to 5:00 p. m. on weekends. | |
For more information, ask at the front desk. |
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