题型:阅读选择 题类: 难易度:普通
广东省湛江市徐闻县2023-2024学年八年级下学期英语期中试卷
About World Cleanup Day what will happen if everyone keeps picking up at least one piece of litter? | |
★What is it? World Cleanup Day is held on the third Saturday in September every year. Volunteers in 180 countries and 37 areas fight against the global(全球的)rubbish problem and clean up waste. It is to connect the global community, raise awareness(意识), and bring true change to achieve the final goal--a clean and healthy planet. World Cleanup Day on Sep. 16, 2023 brought together 19. 1 million volunteers in 198 countries and areas. 219 tons of waste was cleaned up. ★Why do people join in the cleanup activities? ·By cleaning up litter and pollution, they can make a real difference to their local communities and even the planet. ·Be part of the world's largest volunteer event. ·It's free and fun! ★What can you do? ·Pick up litter in your local parks or neighborhoods. ·Work on cleaning up rivers or beaches. ·Help to protect wildlife. ·Call on more people to join in your communities, like putting on posters. | |
★How to join us? ·Take part in local cleanup events organized by community groups. ·Organize or invite friends and family to join them. No matter how people choose to become involved, the important thing is that they are taking action to help protect the environment. So why not get involved in World Cleanup Day? |
Different countries have different greeting customs(习俗). Now let's read this article to know more about the greeting customs in different cultures.
France French people greet each other with a handshake, but close friends kiss each other on both cheeks(面颊) when they meet. They do this when meeting and before leaving. |
Korea In Korea, it is a sign of respect for people to bow when greeting each other. In Korea, a bow is followed by a handshake. However, Korean women do not shake hands with Western men. Instead, they bow slightly (稍微). |
Brazil Kissing women on the cheek is a common way of greeting. In a formal situation, a handshake is often done to show respect. Men should shake hands before and after meeting, and once they have become familiar (熟悉的) with each other, a light hug(拥抱) is often given to each other. |
Ghana In a social situation, it's polite to greet everyone in the room. A handshake is used in greeting, and the palm(手掌) must directly touch the palm of the other. It's considered impolite to touch the back of the hand. |
There is a good way to spend the summer holiday.
Attention: University Students Studying Education, History and Art! |
We are looking for 10 to 12 interns(实习生) to help us with our summer program, Camp Culley. It will be held at the museum in Culpeper, Virginia, America. Two one-week periods for kids are as follows: July 21st-July 25th & July28th-August 2n ᵈ 8:30a. m.-4:00 p. m., from Monday to Friday (Working dates for interns: July 1st-August 15th) |
Interns will help plan, develop and organize activities and projects that are connected with the exhibitions of the museum. Interns will also take part in the program as guides, such as leading a small group of 4 to 5 children throughout the day's activities. Two interns are needed for each group. |
In addition, interns will take part in group discussions. Camp Culley offers children aged 6-12 an interesting program of history and art. Children are offered a different program with activities and projects for 5 days. Two field trips are included: A trip to Luck Stone Quarry to see Dinosaur Prints A visit to Old Culpeper Town to know about the life of American Indians |
For more information, please get in touch with Linda Montgomery, the director of the museum. Address:803 S. Main St.-Culpeper, Virginia Tel:540-829-1749 Email: education@ culpepermuseum.com |
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