Francesca picked up her seven-year-old son from school one afternoon. Isaac proudly showed his mother what he had made at school that day. It was a 1 made of brightly colored paper. "It's for Father's Day," Isaac explained. The card was cut into the shape of a man's dress shirt with a drawing of a 2. Inside the card，Isaac had 3the words "Happy Father's Day!"
Francesca didn't know much about Father's Day because it wasn't something 4 in her home country. So she 5 her neighbor Genny about it.
Genny told her that Father's Day，like Mother's Day, is a(n) 6 in the United States. It is always celebrated on the second Sunday in 7.People give fathers cards， presents， go out to eat at a restaurant, or do something special that day. "It's a day to 8 thankfulness to your father," Genny explained.
Francesca understood, but she also felt a little 9. While the Father's Day card Isaac made was nice, Isaac's father 10 wore a dress shirt or a tie.
Isaac's father, Tim， wore a uniform to work. On his days off, he liked to dress casually and 11.
Francesca had an idea. She went shopping the day before Father s Day to get her 12 a surprise. On Father' s Day morning, she and Isaac gave Tim a box wrapped (包着) up in nice paper. "Happy Father's Day!" Francesca and Isaac 13.
When Tim unwrapped the box, he 14 Inside the box was the Father 's Day card Isaac made in school. Also inside the box were a dress shirt and a tie. They were the same 15as the card Isaac made. Tim, Francesca and Isaac went next door to Genny's house for a barbecue. Tim wore the dress shirt and the tie.
The film My People, My Country hit Chinese cinemas to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China last year. According to general director Chen Kaige and six other directors, the film focuses on national memories and tells ordinary Chinese people's stories.
Passing By is about a scientist who worked on China's first atomic bomb (原子弹). He had to say goodbye forever to his lover in the 1960s. Zhang Yibai is the director of this story. In The Champion, a boy has to fix a TV antenna (天线) so that his neighbors can watch the Chinese women's volleyball team play in the 1984 Olympics. The director is Xu Zheng.
Going Home is about Hong Kong's return to China in 1997. It focuses on a Chinese soldier who is responsible for raising the national flag at midnight.
Hello, Beijing is about a taxi driver who gets a ticket for the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He plans to give it to his son as a birthday gift. But instead, the kind-hearted man gives it to another child in the end.
One for All focuses on a female fighter jet pilot who helps her partner complete a performance that is part of a military parade (阅兵式) held in 2015 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War I.
Toronto, Canada, is a fantastic city. It's large with many job chances, and most importantly, it is one of the most diverse （各种各样的）cities in the world with over 140 languages spoken there. What's more, 12. 5 percent of the city's population is Chinese.
With all these different groups, it's no surprise that you can find food from all over the world. from Vietnamese to Ethiopian. Many of these restaurants are located in the Kensington Market area, where there's also music to hear and art to see.
That is probably the reason why people living there consider it a mysterious place. A travel blogger Alyssa James said, "The city doesn't give away its secrets easily. I love Toronto because you really have to love it to know it. "
Toronto is also a great place to explore. Bruce Poon Tip told BBC News, "Toronto gives me big city advantages with small-town living. " He added, "It's clean, it's safe, … and it's beautiful. " The good news is you won't miss any of its beauty, as Toronto has a very good public transport system.
It also has a fame of being home to many computer geniuses. So if you're hoping to work in the technology industry, Toronto is the place to be.
With all this to offer, it's not surprising that this Canadian city is a dream place, whether you re going on a vacation or even looking for a home.
In Britain, Boxing Day is usually celebrated on December 26th, which is the following day after Christmas Day. However, strictly speaking, Boxing Day is the first weekday after Christmas. Like Christmas Day, Boxing Day is a public holiday. This means it's a non-working day in the whole of Britain. When Boxing Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday is the public holiday.
The exact origin of the holiday is unclear. One of the thoughts is that during the Middle. Ages, when great sailing ships were setting off to discover new land, a Christmas Box was placed by a priest (神父) on each ship. Those sailors who wanted to ensure a safe return would drop money into the box. It was sealed up and kept on board until the ship came home safely. Then the box was handed over to the priest in exchange for the saying of a mass of thanks for the success of the sailing. The priest wouldn't open it to share the contents with the poor until Christmas.
One more thought is about the" Alms Box" placed in every church on Christmas Day. Worshippers( 做礼拜的人) put gifts for the poor into it. These boxes were always opened the day after Christmas, and that is why that day became known as Boxing Day.
Today, many businesses, organizations and families try to keep the traditional spirit of Boxing Day alive by donating their time, services and money to aid Food Banks, providing gifts for the poor, or helping families in need. Besides， spending time with family and shopping are popular Boxing Day activities now.
The Chinese New Year (begin) in late January or early February. It is one of the (great) festivals in China. Many things are done to get ready this festival. The house is cleaned before the holiday. No sweeping is done during the holiday people worry about that good luck will be cleaned away. Best wishes are written on red paper and hung around the house. On the (one) day of the Chinese New Year, children are given red envelopes. Food is most important part of the holiday season. Special foods are eaten on certain days. Different foods have different (mean) behind them. For example, fish is said to mean success. The Chinese New Year is (certain) regarded as a time to be with one's family. Many visits are done during the 15 days. Many traditions are to honor family members who (die) in the past. What an (interest) festival it is!
The Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated in most East Asian countries.
It is the second most important festival in China after Chinese New Year. To the Chinese, the festival means family reunion(团圆)and peace.
Chinese people celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with many traditional and meaningful activities, such as eating dinner with family and admiring the moon.
Chinese people regard the round shape of mooncakes as a symbol of reunion and happiness. Other foods eaten during the festival are harvest foods, such as crabs(蟹), pumpkins(南瓜), and grapes. People enjoy them at their freshest and most nutritious(有营养的)period of time.
Chinese emperors admired the sun and the moon every year to pray for a good harvest.
In Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines, celebrations are more than those in China, such as lighting lanterns and dragon dances. In Japan and Vietnam, there are also some new celebrations because Chinese culture has influenced them deeply.
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A. In many other countries，the festival is widely celebrated. B. Mooncakes are a kind of traditional Chinese sweet. C. Mooncakes are people's favorite food. D. People believed admiring the moon and eating at a round table would bring them good luck and happiness. E. And the custom of admiring the moon started in the Shang Dynasty. F. People like getting together to admire the moon. G. The festival takes place on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. |
Last night, I had a dream, I dreamed about an interesting school day of mine in 40 years.
We begin our class at 10 am. First we go to the music room for the music lesson. My friends and l sing our favorite songs. After music class, it is time to go to the computer room. The teacher teaches some new computer games. They are very interesting. Then it is time for lunch. There is an "English Day" in the dining hall, so we talk in English and eat English food. School food is really good.
After lunch, I go to the playground for sport. A famous basketball player teaches us how to play basketball. I think I can do it well. However, football is my favorite sports game. We always have great fun there.
Then we go to the school cinema. We watch Jurassic Park (《侏罗纪公园》) in it. It helps us with our homework on dinosaurs (恐龙). After the film it is time to get on the school bus and go home. I have noodles for supper after I get home. Then I do my homework and read Harry Potter. What a happy dream school day!
提示：1）中国的传统节日之一，已有2000多年的历史（the Dragon Boat Festival; one of the Chinese traditional festivals; two thousand years of history）；
2）为了纪念著名诗人屈原（honor the great poet Qu Yuan）；
3）中国南方有赛龙舟的习俗（Dragon Boat races）；
4）家人团聚吃棕子和其他美食（eat zongzi and other delicious food）；
5）有三天假期，可以外出旅游（a 3-day holiday）。
要求：1）80词左右，书信格式；
2）内容合理，要点齐全；句子及篇章结构正确、连贯；书写规范。
