All countries around the world have their ways to celebrate the coming year. Here are some unusual new year traditions around the world that you must know.
 | In Canada, they have an unusual new year tradition known as the Polar Bear Swim. Peter Pantages started this event in 1920 in Vancouver when his friends jumped in the freezing waters of the English Bay. Now, it is held in many places. But why do they do that? Many participants say that it starts off their year right since the icy water clears their heads—a cleansing for the mind and soul. |
 | At midnight, people go to the streets and dance to drum beats to welcome the New Year. The London Eye stands in bright colors for the fireworks show at midnight. For hours before the clock strikes 12, people come together to watch shows. The London Eye is lit up each year for New Year’s celebrations. |
 | On New Year’s Eve in Venice, Italy, the most popular celebrations are setting off fireworks in the street and the fireworks displays are great ways to send off the old year and welcome the new one. As the clock strikes midnight, the boat parade（游行）begins. People often enjoy a glass of wine on the boat to celebrate the New Year. |
 | In Thailand, they have the January New Year’s celebration by exchanging gifts with friends and family members. Then they get together to enjoy a traditional New Year’s Eve rice cake. Thai people also celebrate Songkran, or the Thai New Year in April. The first day in Bangkok, people often have a big water fight because they believe that water washes away bad luck. So throwing water is a sign of well—wishing and respect. |
| A．In 1920. | B．In 1930. | C．In 1940. | D．In 1902. |
| A．In Vancouver, Canada. | B．In London, Britain. |
| C．In Bangkok, Thailand. | D．In Venice, Italy. |
| A．They watch shows in the street. |
| B．They have a big water fight. |
| C．They often exchange gifts with others. |
| D．They often enjoy a glass of wine on the boat. |
I’m a student. I love the National Day holiday, because I can have a rest and do many things I enjoy. How did I spend the seven-day holiday last year? I found a part-time job.
That was the first time I’d been a waiter. It was harder than I’d thought. At first, I wasn’t good at the job, and I even spilt (溅出) the soup on a woman’s dress. Some people got angry with me because of my mistakes. I was so worried and tired that I was ready to give up on the first afternoon.
A family with three children came to have dinner the next day. The children were asking for things all the time. I tried to serve them well. Then the father said to me, “Good job! Thanks for helping us.” His words were just like a light in the dark. My tiredness suddenly went away. In the following days, I got used to the job, and I had fun working in the restaurant.
The experience taught me that many jobs weren’t easy. Everyone is great when they’re working hard. The most important thing I learned is how much praise matters to people. It can give us lots of power. I think my National Day holiday last year was interesting and meaningful.
【小题1】What does the second paragraph mainly tell us about the writer? ________| A．His hobbies. | B．His habits. |
| C．His difficulties. | D．His decisions. |
| A．got lots of power | B．became angry and worried |
| C．decided to give up the job | D．tried to serve the family better |
| A．Some jobs are easier than they look. |
| B．Praise is very important to people. |
| C．Everyone should work hard at their job. |
| D．It’s bard to get used to a new environment. |
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In China, there are many different kinds of food.
Do you like dumplings?
| A．Welcome to China. |
| B．When it comes, we make dumplings. |
| C．Usually people make dumplings at home. |
| D．Everyone likes dumplings very much. |
| E．Do you know how the history of dumplings? |
| F．Some of them are very popular. |
Fun Activities for Teenagers to Do in Winter
Do you feel bored with the coming winter? We asked parents for ideas about things that teenagers can do in winter. And here are some suggestions about fun activities for you to do.
#1 __________
● What did you eat? ● Who was your favorite family member? ● What did you do to make yourself happy? ● What was it like when you were a teenager? |
#2 __________
You can now have a yard sale for the things you no longer want, and make yourself some pocket money at the same time. |
#3 __________
● best friends ● best memories ● favorite teachers ● favorite subjects ● hopes/feelings about going to high school, etc. |
Get down and work on the farm and have a little fun. You never know you might love driving tractors and feeding cows and horses. If nothing else, it will give you a good taste of what a hard life farming is. |
Visit older family members and interview them about the past of your family. You could use a smartphone to record some of the conversations. Things to ask about:
Not only will you make your parents really happy, but also you will find all those lost CDs/books/socks that are hidden under the bed.
Put together a memory book. It could be about primary or junior school since you’re heading to high school:
#4 __________【小题1】Which may NOT be a good question for the interview in #1?
| A．What did you do for fun? | B．How did you go to school? | C．What’s the plan for your future? |
a. Clear out Your Room. b. Help on a Nearby Farm.
c. Create a Memory Book. d. Discover Family History.
| A．a-d-b-c | B．d-a-b-c | C．d-a-c-b |
| A．Teachers. | B．Teenagers. | C．Farmers. |
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