Every year in early April, thousands of people in China visit the tombs(墓) of their parents, grandparents and ancestors. It is Tomb Sweeping Day, the traditional Chinese festival to remember the dead.

Tomb Sweeping Day falls on April 4 this year. On the day, Chinese families will clean away the grass around the tombs. Then they burn paper money and put flowers and fruit in front of the tombs. They hope the dead can enjoy them and bring the family good luck.

However, it is not only the Chinese who remember the dead, people in other countries also have festivals for the dead.

In Japan, O-Bon festival is one of the most important festivals. It is held from Aug.13 to 16. It is also a holiday for a family reunion(團(tuán)圓). During O-bon, Japanese people return to their hometown and visit their ancestors’ tombs. They also believe their ancestors’ spirits return home to be with their family. People danced a dance to welcome the spirits. On the last day of O-bon, they put paper lanterns in a river to say goodbye to the spirits.

In Russia, people remember their ancestors on the Day of Rejoicing(欣喜). It’s usually in late April or early May. The name of this festival means birth and happiness. Russians believe that people shouldn’t feel sad for the dead because death means birth in another world. On the day, Russian people draw beautiful pictures on eggs and put them in front of tombs. After that they have a picnic together. They hope for a good life for both the living and the dead.

1.What do we know about Tomb Sweeping Day?

A. It’s a day to remember the dead.

B. It falls on April 4 every year.

C. People grow grass beside the bombs on that day.

D. It’s said that people can see the dead on that day.

2.We know the following about O-Bon festival EXCEPT that ___.

A. it is a Japanese festival. B. it lasts four days in August.

C. t’s also a family reunion day. D. paper lanterns are used to welcome the spirits.

3.What do Russian people think of death?

A. It’s a sad thing. B. They feel happy about it.

C. It means a good life for the dead. D. It means birth in another world.

4.What does the story mainly talk about?

A. History of Tomb Sweeping Day.

B. How to remember the dead.

C. Festivals in some countries to remember the dead.

D. Meanings of death in different countries.

Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness.1. In other words, we make our own happiness.

Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.2.. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future —for example, getting into college or getting a good job that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.

Another secret of living a happy life is to be active. 3.. Many people experience this by dancing, swimming or playing a sport. You can forget about your problems, and only think about the activity.

Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others.4. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for an elderly person, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.

A.Having hobbies makes you forget about your problems and time.

B.Happiness depends on ourselves.

C.Happiness is important to everyone.

D.The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life.

E.If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone.

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There was once a lonely girl who wanted to get love. One day when she was 1. in the woods she found two hungry birds. She took them 2. and put them in a small cage. She looked after them with love and the birds grew strong. Every morning, they greeted her with3.wonderful song. The girl loved them very much.

One day the girl left the cage door4.. One bird flew from the cage. The girl was afraid that he would fly away. As he flew close, she caught him wildly. She was very happy5.him. Suddenly she felt the bird unable to walk. She opened her hand6.was surprised to find the bird was dead. Her love 7. him.

She noticed the other bird jumping up and down in the cage. She could feel his great 8. for freedom. She lifted him from the cage and let him fly into the air. She wanted the bird to be happy. The bird circled once, 9., three times. Finally, he flew closer and landed softly on her shoulder. He sang the 10. music that she had ever heard.

One day a little boy came into a fruit shop. He had five dollars and wanted to buy some apples. He said to the shop owner,“Give me $5 worth of apples, please.”

When the shop owner gave him the apples, the boy counted them and felt very surprised. Then he said:“Last Friday, my mother bought apples here for $5, too. Why did you give me fewer apples?” “Don’t ask questions, boy. I have no time for questions.”

“Excuse me, sir.” said the little boy, “but…”

“It is all right, my boy,” said the shop owner, “Don’t you know? The fewer apples you get, the less fruit you will have to carry.” “All right.” said the boy and he gave $4 to the shop owner. He was just going to leave the shop when he heard the words:“Come back! You must pay me $5.” But the boy replied: “Don’t you know? The fewer dollars you get, the less money you will have to count.”

1.Where did the story happen? (No more than 4 words)

2.How much money did the boy have? (No more than 2 words)

3.Why didn’t the shop owner let the boy leave? (No more than 10 words)

4.Who bought apples in the shop last Friday? (No more than 4 words)

5.Is the boy clever or silly? (No more than 3 words)

書(shū)面表達(dá)。

初中階段的學(xué)習(xí)和生活即將結(jié)束，你的老師陪伴你度過(guò)了三年的校園生活�；仡櫰渲械狞c(diǎn)點(diǎn)滴滴，久久不能忘記。請(qǐng)你用英文給你的某一位教師寫(xiě)封信，和他(她)說(shuō)說(shuō)感激的心里話。要點(diǎn)提示：

要求：1．內(nèi)容包括所有提示要點(diǎn)，意思完整，語(yǔ)言規(guī)范。

2．可適當(dāng)發(fā)揮，增加細(xì)節(jié)，使語(yǔ)句連貫通暢。

3．文中不要出現(xiàn)你的真實(shí)姓名和學(xué)校。

4．80詞左右，信的首尾已寫(xiě)好．不計(jì)入總詞數(shù)。

Dear my teacher,

Leaving you and lovely junior school life, I have so many words from my heart to say.

Thank you again for what you've done for us! All the best to you!21·

TYOUIOPfh，

Yours,

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A. a B. an C. / D. the

Our teacher praised Jack ____ helping a blind man cross the busy road.

A. with B. for C. in D. by

Thanks to the new bridge, people on that island no longer need to go to the city center ____ ferry.

A. in B. by C. from D. with

You have to show ____ student card to the librarian before borrowing books.

A. your B. you C. yours D. yourself