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Harvest Festivals Around the World

The harvest season falls at different times of the year depending upon region, climate, and crop, but festivals celebrating its arrival are held the world over. The following list highlights four particular harvest festivals.

Rice Harvest Festival in Indonesia (May 1 — June 30)

The Rice Harvest Festival that is held in Bali, Indonesia, is a feature of the island’s Hindu culture. The harvest time, which follows the New Year by about one month, is dedicated to the rice goddess and is a time of joyous celebration. Sculptures of the goddess are placed in the fields in thanks, towns are decorated with colored flags, and special bull races are held.

Yam Festival in Ghana (August or September)

The Ewe people of Ghana in Africa celebrate the end of the rainy season and the first appearance of yams, a staple crop. The duration and exact days of the celebration vary according to place, in hopes of driving away hunger in the coming year. People gather and hold huge feasts and activities such as dances and parades.

Sukkoth in Israel (September-October)

Sukkoth, the “Feast of Booths (棚子),” is held shortly after the High Holy Days of the New Year celebration. Special booths are constructed to recall the period of the Exodus, recorded in the local religion, when their ancestors lived in booths in the desert before entering the Promised Land.

Pongal in India (January)

The four-day festival of Pongal is a celebration of the rice harvest period. Held after the winter solstice (冬至), it celebrates the return of longer days of life-giving sunlight. Pongal is similar to other festivals held in South and Southeast Asia, but its name comes from a local word meaning “to boil” and is also the name given to a rice dish that is prepared during this time.

【小题1】What is special about Rice Harvest Festival?
A.Its connection with Hindu culture.B.Its celebration of the rainy season.
C.Its respect for their ancestors.D.Its similarity to other festivals.
【小题2】Where can you join the crowd and enjoy local activities?
A.In Indonesia.B.In Ghana.C.In Israel.D.In India.
【小题3】Which festival is highly religious?
A.Rice Harvest Festival.B.Yam Festival.C.Sukkoth.D.Pongal.
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World No Tobacco Day (世界无烟日) is observed around the world annually on May 31st. It is a global initiative led by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness about the health risks associated with tobacco use and to advocate for effective policies to reduce tobacco (烟草) consumption.

Tobacco use is a leading cause of preventable deaths worldwide and is responsible for numerous health problems, including various types of cancer, heart disease, respiratory diseases, and other chronic conditions. Currently, more than 8 million deaths are caused annually worldwide, including 1.2 million deaths from second-hand smoke exposure in non-smokers.

The Member States of the WHO created World No Tobacco Day in 1987 to draw global attention to the tobacco and the preventable death and disease it causes. In 1987, the World Health Assembly passed Resolution WHA40.38, calling for 7th April 1988 to be a world no-smoking day. “In 1988, Resolution WHA42.19 was passed, calling for the celebration of World No Tobacco Day, every year on 31st May.

On World No Tobacco Day, numerous activities and initiatives take place globally to promote tobacco control. These can include public awareness campaigns, educational programs in schools and communities, smoking cessation support, advocacy for stronger tobacco control policies, and various events to encourage individuals to quit smoking.

Each year, the WHO chooses a specific theme for World No Tobacco Day to focus on a particular aspect of tobacco control. The theme may address issues such as the impact of tobacco on lung health, ‘the dangers of tobacco industry marketing strategies, or the importance of providing assistance to individuals who want to quit smoking. This theme then becomes the central component of the WHO’s tobacco-related agenda for the following year. The WHO oversees the creation and distribution of publicity materials related to the theme, including brochures, fliers, posters, websites, and press releases.

The ultimate purpose of World No Tobacco Day is to raise awareness, encourage individuals to quit tobacco use, and prevent young people from starting smoking. Since 1988, the WHO has presented one or more awards to organizations or individuals who have made exceptional contributions to reducing tobacco consumption.

【小题1】What’s the main idea of paragraph 2?
A.Worldwide tobacco use.
B.Great harm caused by tobacco use.
C.Preventable deaths caused by tobacco use.
D.Death caused by second-hand smoke exposure.
【小题2】Which of the following is true?
A.World No Tobacco Day was passed on 7th April 1988.
B.Celebration date of World No Tobacco Day is not fixed.
C.World No Tobacco Day is celebrated with many activities and initiatives.
D.Currently, over 8 million deaths are caused by second-hand smoke exposure.
【小题3】What can we know about the theme of World No Tobacco Day?
A.It is always about the dangers of second-hand smoke.
B.It highlights the positive effects of tobacco on health.
C.It advocates for effective policies to increase production.
D.It changes annually to focus on different aspects of tobacco control.
【小题4】Which of the following is not the objective of World No Tobacco Day?
A.To prevent young people from quitting smoking.
B.To encourage individuals to give up tobacco use.
C.To raise awareness about health risks related to tobacco use.
D.To advocate for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption.

The main reason people come to America is said to be that they can chase the American Dream. Everyone has heard of it, and many have died fighting for it. The only thing is that there is no clear definition of the American Dream. It is not defined by one dream, but by all the opportunities that the United States offers. Since the founding of the United States, people have beenstrivingto define the American Dream.

In the playDeath of a Salesman, every character is trying to realize his own version of the American Dream. Willy feels that he has done so. He has spent his whole life as a not very successful salesman. As he gets older, he starts having conflicts with everyone in his life, and feels that only by killing himself will the people around him be able to finally be happy.

Bernard, on the other hand, feels that the American Dream can only be achieved through career success. He shows that through hard work and dedication he will be crowned with success.

The dialogue of the characters reveals the different attitudes they have toward the American Dream, and the reaction of Willy to the fact that Bernard is very successful while he is not.

Many people try to achieve the American Dream, but few actually do so. As with any goal, it takes hard work and dedication to achieve the American Dream. InDeath of a Salesman, all aspects of this goal are examined. For the goal to be achieved, the dream must be an attainable one which is worth working toward. It also must be a dream that the professional world accepts and finds useful.

【小题1】The underlined word “striving” probably has the same meaning as “_________”.
A.trying hardB.giving up
C.bending downD.standing still
【小题2】According to the text,Death of a Salesmantries to tell us _________.
A.what the American Dream is like
B.why Willy decides to kill himself
C.about Bernard’s dedication to his work
D.the life stories of Willy and Bernard
【小题3】According to the author, Bernard is successful because _________.
A.he understands the real world
B.he knows how to take advantage of his knowledge
C.he works hard to achieve his goals
D.he is popular around the world
【小题4】What would be the correct structure of the text?
A.B.
C.D.

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Suddenly, they heard music in the street. They ran to the window and saw a little boy outside who was singing and beating a drum. They asked the little boy to come in. He was a little frightened at first, but he had no shoes on his feet and it was too cold for him to be outside. At last, he agreed. He told them that his name was Guido, and that he was so poor that he had no shoes, and had to go singing from house to house for a few pennies to get some dinner. And he was so hungry. “Poor little boy!” said Tita. “Our mamma is away, and we’re having a pretty sad Christmas, but we’ll try to make it nice for you.” The babysitter prepared a big dinner party for them. Guido had never had a dinner like it before. “It’s a fairy tale,” he said.

Just as the last dish came on, the door opened and mamma and papa rushed in. That night, Tita said, “Mamma, I know something. Whenever you feel sad and lonely, if you find somebody sadder and lonelier than yourself and cheer them up, it will make you all right.”

【小题1】What was the actual challenge for the parents’ returning home?
A.The busy traffic.B.The bad weather.
C.The big boy’s illness.D.The shortage of money
【小题2】Why did Guido say that “It’s a fairy tale” in Paragraph 2?
A.To show his joy.B.To share his hope.
C.To raise his doubt.D.To present his humour.
【小题3】What can we learn from what Tita said in the last paragraph?
A.Love and you will be loved.
B.It is better to give than to take.
C.Helping others is helping yourself.
D.The best hearts are always the bravest.
【小题4】What is the text mainly about?
A.A snowy night.B.A little singing boy.
C.A wonderful babysitter.D.A meaningful Christmas.

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