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湖北省黄石市2023-2024学年八年级下学期期中考试英语试题
①Some people think that labor(劳动)is hard and tiring(令人困倦的). But I think labor is sweet(甜蜜的)and happy. This is because I know the meaning of labor.
②Labor is like a sweet cake. It makes you feel happy after doing hard and tiring jobs. Labor is also like bitter(苦楚的)fruit that makes you sad.
③Labor makes everything. No matter how poor a hard-working man is, he will have a rich day. No matter how rich a lazy man is, he will be poor one day. Labor brings us clothes, food and houses. We should always keep these words in mind. Labor makes a successful person. Lao She said, "If you don't work, even your flower cannot live. It shows the meaning of labor." A man also Said, "Working hard is the key to making money. So labor is the most glorious(光荣的)matter in the world."
④The fun of labor is endless. When you use labor to do a good job for yourself or for others, your heart must be sweeter than honey. Then you can feel the joy of labor. People like to make friends with those hard-working people.
⑤Labor is great. We should work hard to make our life meaningful.
(①=Para.(自然段)1 ②=Para.2 ③=Para.3 ④=Para.4 ⑤=Para.5)
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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Helen's Travel Guide
Part 1 | Tour group (6 - 10 people) 1, 200 in all For 10 days |
Part 2 | By plane Route: China(Start)→Germany→Italy"→Switzerland→France→China(End) |
Part 3 | Visit 8 places of interest in 4 countries. Buy gifts for friends and parents. Try paragliding(滑翔伞). I can't wait to try it. |
Part 4 | Live in a youth hostel(青年旅社). Book rooms for girls only. |
Part 5 | T-bone Pizza |
I can't wait to travel around Europe! Hope everything goes well.
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