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 When we think of Christmas, we probably think of 1  , Christmas trees and Santa Claus. But behind all these things lies the true meaning of Christmas: the importance of sharing and giving love and joy to people around us. The story in A Christmas Carol is perhaps the best example of this.

 A Christmas Carol is a famous short novel written by British writer Charles Dickens (1812-1870). It is about an old man 2 Scrooge who never laughs or smiles. He only thinks about himself and is3 to share things with others. He doesn’t treat others nicely. He just cares about whether he can 4and he hates Christmas. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge sees the ghost of Jacob Marley, his dead business partner. Marley used to be just like Scrooge, so he was 5  after he died. He warns Scrooge to change his ways if he doesn't want to end up like him. He also tells Scrooge to expect  6  ghosts to visit him.

 That  7 , the ghosts visit Scrooge. First, the Ghost of Christmas Past takes him back to his childhood and reminds him  8  his happy days as a child. Then the second ghost, the Ghost of Christmas Present, takes him to see  9  others are spending Christmas this year. Everyone is happy, even poor people. The last one, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, takes him to the  10 . Scrooge sees that he is dead, but nobody cares. He is so  11 that he wakes up in his bed and finds out it is only the next morning — Christmas Day!

 Scrooge decides to change his life and   12 to be a kind person. He  13  celebrates Christmas with his relatives. He also gives gifts to people in need. He now treats   14  with kindness and warmth, spreading love and joy everywhere he goes. And that is the true   15 of Christmas!

   What's a typical（典型的）day like in Buenos Aires（布宜诺斯艾利斯）? For Diego, who lives with his parents in a house in Buenos Aires, a school day starts 1. If his mother doesn't wake him up at 6:00 a.m., his dog Luna will. Diego 2 himself quickly and takes Luna for a walk.
   Then it's time to get ready for school. Diego puts on his school clothes and eats a quick 3. He slings（抛）his heavy schoolbag over his shoulder and gets onto the city bus for the 25 minutes’4 to school.Diego is in the seventh year of primary school. Classes start at 8:00 a.m. with math, followed5 history and music. At 1:00 p.m., Diego and his friends have their lunch. After lunch, Diego heads to English class. This is one of his favorites, 6 the students practise English by writing e-mails to students in 7 countries.
   When the 8 class ends, Diego and his friends 9 the bus to a city park to play football. Then he's back home to start on homework. If he finishes in time, Diego will cook dinner. His parents come home from work at about 8:00 p.m., and 10 they sit down to dinner. After dinner, Diego does some reading or watches TV before getting ready for bed!

Dear friends,
   My name is Helen. I'm 12 years old. I  1  from Taxas, America. I’m really  2   in Chinese geography. It's fun! And I hope you can tell me more. I like hamburgers best,  3   I try to eat them twice a week  4   it's a kind of   5   food. And I like to drink lemon  6   . As for sports, I often go swimming with my parents on weekends.
   I   7  in Cobb Street School. My   8  subjects in school are ME and art. They are really fun! After school, I like to go to the   9   with my family or friends. I like action movies and cartoons. They’re  10   How about you? Do you often go to the cinema with your family or friends?
                                                                                                                                                                   Yours,
                                                                                                                                                                   Helen

The Spring Festival is the 1 New. Year's Day. It usually comes 2February. Everyone in China 3the Spring Festival very much.4 the Spring Festival comes, Wei Fang usually 5her parents6their house, 7do some shopping and 8housework..9that day everyone in China10Jiaozi , New Year's cake and 11other delicious food. Wei Fang likes New Year's cake, but 12parents say Jiaozi is 13 than New Year's cake. Many14usually wear new clothes on Spring Festival. The Chinese people eat the New Year's cakes and Jiaozi15their house. How happy they are!

Do you often watch TV? Maybe your 1 is "Yes". Most children like watching TV 2it's interesting and relaxing. They can also learn a lot and know3 things about their country and the world. TV helps to open children's eyes. TV can open 4mind. They can learn some better ways of 5 things. Many children are always6 with their studies, so they watch TV only on weekends. 7 some children watch TV every night. They go to 8very late and they can't have a good rest. I 9 it's good to do so. What do you 10 it?

     Many people like travelling for their holiday. They go to 1, seaside or forests. Some people like2, so they like to visit some old interesting places. In many countries, the travel agency(旅行社) can help you 3 your holiday. You can tell the travel agency what kind of 4 you like, how much5 you want to spend, and the travel agency will give you a lot of information about where to go, how 6 there, where to stay, and what kind of activities you can do there. 7the holidays is 8"Package" holiday. 9is, you just pay the money, and the travel agency will plan 10for you, the ticket for the plane or train, the hotel, the activities, and so on.

       From Monday to Friday most people are busy working or studying，but in the evenings and on weekends they are free and enjoy themselves. Some watch television or go to the movies，others take part in sports. This is   1 by their own interests .
      There are many different ways to spend our 2 time. Almost everyone has some kind of  3 It may be something from 4stamps to making model planes.Some hobbies are very  5 ， but others don't cost anything at all. Some collections are worth 6 of money, others are valuable only to their owners. I know a man who has a coin collection worth several thousand dollars. A short time ago he bought a fifty-cent piece which  7  him 250 dollars. He was very happy about his collection and thought the price was all right. I know another man who likes collecting match boxes. He has almost 600 of them, but I wonder if they are worth any money. However, to him they are quite valuable.8 makes him happier than finding a new match box for his collection.
      That's9  a hobby means, I think. It is something we like to do in our free time just for the fun of it. The value in dollars is not important, 10  the pleasure it gives us is.

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SAN FRANCISCO CELEBRATIONS

    Some of San Francisco's many celebrations, like the Fourth of July (U.S. Independence Day), are very American; but others 1 that San Francisco is a very international city.

    Over 100, 000 people celebrate the Chinese New Year in January or February. There are lion dances, fireworks, and a huge parade 2 the Financial District(地区)and Chinatown. It is the most important festival of the Chinese year, and the largest 3 event in North America.

    Tourists4 try to see the Cherry Blossom Festival(樱花节)at the Japan Center in April. This is a celebration of traditional Japanese culture with musicians, dancers, and artists, and a colourful 5.

    In early May, there is a Mexican festival called Cinco de Mayo, with a carnival（狂欢节） and lots of special events. And Carnaval San Francisco—a popular Latin American and Caribbean festival with salsa and reggae bands— 6 on the last weekend in May.

    On the Fourth of July, there are celebrations and parties all over the city, and everyone enjoys 7 the amazing fireworks over San Francisco Bay.

    On the night of 8 , thousands of people in costumes come to Market Street and Castro Street for a huge Halloween party. Many people think this is the most exciting night of the year.

    9 at Christmas time, there is a huge Christmas tree in Union Square, and the stores in the square have a competition for the 10 store window.

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    The White House is an important historical building in the USA. It lies1the country's capital. Many people expect to see the palace with their own eyes.

    We spent six months getting tickets to visit the White House. I was2with excitement while we were waiting in the White House South Lawns. The first thing3 interested me was the colorful flowers and green grass.

    Everything inside and outside was4kept in the white House. We went through many security checks(安检) 5entering the building. In the east hallway on the first floor, I saw the pictures of past presidents on the walls. The6had over 2700 books. The Vermeil Room and China Room showed different collections.

    We walked upstairs to the State Floor. The East Room, the7in the White House, was the most wonderful in its size and furniture. This is the room where the president usually8the reporters. The Green, Blue and Red Rooms on the same floor got their names because of the9 of the furniture and walls. These rooms are 10 having parties for state guests.

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    My friend and I entered a little coffee house and ordered two cups of coffee. While we were waiting, two young men came in and began to order, “1cups of coffee, please. Two of them for us and three there on the wall.” The waiter served them with respect (尊敬). They paid for their order, took the two and left. As soon as they left, the waiter2put three pieces of paper on the wall. We saw this with great3.

Some more people came. Two girls asked for one coffee each, paid and went away. Then came three lawyers who paid for seven coffees —three for 4and four suspended(待用). I really 5 what the suspended coffees were. Suddenly a man came into the coffee house. The way this man was dressed didn't 6 the style(风格）of this coffee shop. He kindly ordered a coffee on the wall. The waiter served coffee to this man, showing him the same 7 as the other customers. The man had his coffee and left 8 paying. The waiter took off a piece of paper from the wall and threw it in the dustbin.

At that moment, I knew the meaning of the suspended coffees. It's simple—people pay the coffee in advance(预先) for someone who can't 9it. The tradition with the suspended coffees 10 in Italy, but it has spread all over the world. A suspended coffee is not only a cup of coffee, but also the warmth and love to someone in need.

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    People all over the world celebrate Valentine's Day(情人节).However, the holiday 1differently in different countries 2each culture has its own Valentine's Day customs(习俗).

    For example，people in the United States and  Japan  both  celebrate  Valentine's  Day 3 February 14.But in Japan，only romantic partners come together, while in America，it can be shared by anyone 4is close，friend or lover.Chocolate is the most popular gift in the US 5it is common in Japan，too.However, in the US other 6of gifts are also given，and many people exchange cards.

    The biggest 7is that in Japan，only girls and women 8chocolates to boys and men，but in the US boys and girls will give cards or small gifts to all of 9friends.And while American men and women both receive gifts，women usually get 10expensive gifts than men.That's why I would like to be a man in Japan but a woman in the US!

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    You might be surprised to learn that India produces about 800 movies a year, and that number continues to grow. Just as the center of the American film industry is Hollywood, the movie center of India is Mumbai, known 1 Bombay. “Bollywood” is a combination (结合) of the 2“Bombay”and“Hollywood”.

    Bollywood is not a physical place. Some people 3 the name, saying that it makes the industry look like a poor cousin to Hollywood.4 ，Bollywood is one of the largest centers of film production in the world.

    No Bollywood movie is thought complete 5 a few songs and dances. In fact, music is an important part of Bollywood movies. Even a bad movie can still be 6 if the music is good. Because of this, music directors are sometimes more popular than actors. A Bollywood movie has five to six songs in it, often explaining what the dances mean. A film's success often 7 on the quality of such musical numbers. In some ways, Bollywood has been influencing 8 films in the western world since the 2000s.

    Bollywood may be different from Hollywood when it comes to musical style, but it is very 9 to Hollywood in several ways. Bollywood hero Shark Khan uses a gun just like Hollywood star Tom Cruise. News reporters follow Bollywood stars just as often as Hollywood stars. The personal lives of Indian actors and actresses catch the headlines, just as 10 do in the United States.

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    Look at the foods around you. From grapes and wainuts (核桃)to cucumbers and spinach(菠菜), they make our diets special. But did you know that none of the foods above are native to China？They came to China through the Silk Road hundreds of years ago. Are there any foods that are native to China？Of course there are. Rice, soy beans, chestnuts (栗子), Chinese cabbage and hawthorns(山植)were all grown in China first.

    Where are these foods from？

Food	Home country	Time to enter China
Luffs	India	Tang Dynasty(AD 618﹣907)
Eggplant	India and Southeast Asia	Han Dynasty(206BC﹣AD220)
Cucumber	South Asia	Han Dynasty(206BC﹣AD202)
Watermelon	Africa	Tang Dynasty(AD 618﹣907)

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    Canton Porcelain (广彩) has a history of more than 300 years, dating back to the Qing Dynasty (1636-1911). Canton Porcelain became popular around the world1its beautiful colors.

Xu Enfu is known as a Canton Porcelain master. Xu Junru, his daughter, showed2great love for it when she was a little girl. She enjoyed staying with her father while he3the porcelain painting. They think it's necessary4them to add modern patterns into their pieces. They mix modern techniques5a traditional feel. Cartoon patterns, such as Hello Kitty and Doraemon6on the plates. This idea wins children's hearts. Their works are so wonderful7they attract many foreigners. They decide8this traditional skill to people around the world.

    A group of foreigners9to join this Canton Porcelain workshop held by GD Today. They were10to experience how to make Canton Porcelain.

    Mansha said, "It is my first time to paint on a plate or porcelain. It's difficult for me to do the black line." Foreigners had about just one hour to finish11patterns and colors for their own plates. Oxana challenged herself to paint the Canton Tower on12own to remember her time in Guangzhou. Simon painted a Chinese character13on the plate. It was a good idea that he made this plate for his grandma in U.K..

    14you are interested in it, you can attend the training class on making Canton Porcelain. It is really good for you15it to your family and friends as a gift!

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    There are many different traditional festivals in China. The Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated 1 the fifth day of the fifth lunar month by 2zongzi and having dragon boat races.

    The festival began in the Warring States Period(战国时期), and has a3 of more than 2,000 years. The date of the festival is said to be the date 4 Qu Yuan died. He was a wise and upright(正直的) man, and was loved 5 people. He wanted the emperor of Chu6against the State of Qin by cooperating with the State of Qi,_7 he was refused and sent to the border area. During his stay there, he wrote8 poems to express his strong9 for Chu. On the day when Chu was defeated by Qin, Qu Yuan10into the Miluo River to express his strong love for his native land.

    After the11 of Qu Yuan, people of Chu went to the Miluo River to mourn(哀悼) for the  great12 they loved so much. Some threw rice wrapped in leaves into the river to feed the fish13 keep them away from Qu Yuan's body. Some doctors poured realgar (雄黄) wine14 the river to drive away snakes and other animals that might try to eat Qu Yuan.

    Now the Dragon Boat Festival has become a(n) 15 festival for Chinese people.

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    In many parts of the world, there are four seasons:  spring, summer, 1and winter.2in the US, there are only three in another way. In every season, Americans have a ball game. They are football, basketball and baseball. If you want to know what season it is, just look at what people are3For many Americans, sports are very important and4in their life.

    Besides(除……之外) “the big three”sports, Americans play some other kinds of sport, In5weather, people enjoy water sports. They surf or sail on the water. Swimmers enjoy6in the river or in the swimming pool. It is also lucky for fishermen if they7something in lakes and rivers. In winter sportsmen have interests in8fun. When the sky begins to9, people can run out to make snowmen and have snowball fights. Lakes and rivers can become playgrounds for skating. People play indoor sports whatever the10. Sports like bowling and table tennis are year-round activities.

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    Different people have different ideas about time. People in the US think that it is1to know the time. In cities in America, there are2in stations, factories and other buildings. Most Americans also have watches with them3they go. They want to do certain(一定的) things4certain times. They don't like to be

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    But time is not so important to6in the world. When you visit a country in South America, you will find that people there don't like to be in a hurry. If you have an appointment(约会) with somebody, he could7be late, because he may not want to arrive8.

    In South America, 9the radio programs may not begin on time. The men on the radio may not think it is important to tell the exact time. People in South America think that clocks or watches are just machines. They think that you10a clock or a watch control(控制) your life if you do everything on time.

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    There's a hotel in northern Sweden. It is1. It's open only from the middle of December to late April. The name of the hotel is the Ice Hotel. The hotel is completely made2ice and snow. Every year, more and more visitors want to stay at this very cold hotel.

    In the first year, the Ice Hotel had3one room, Now the hotel has 37 rooms and 6, 500 overnight guests every year. The hotel has a reception desk, a main hall, a cinema, and hotel rooms. There's an ice4for weddings(礼), too!

    In early October, artists and workers prepare the hotel. They use5snow equipment(设备)to prepare snow and ice. In November, builders bring ice from a very clean river. In December, the outside part of the hotel is finished.

    The rooms are6as there are no telephones and no televisions. The Ice Hotel visitors can use computers to send e-mail messages to friends and family.

    In late April, the last guests leave the hotel. The weather becomes warmer, and the beautiful Ice Hotel begins to melt. In June, the Ice Hotel is a water hotel.

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    China Post issued(发行) a set of special zodiac(生肖) stamps in honor of 2019 Chinese Lunar New Year, or the Year of the Pig. Famous Chinese 1 Han Meilin designed(设计) the set of stamps2 is most known for his Fuwa dolls made for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

    If you, like me, were born in the Year of the Pig. then you are 3, thoughtful and loyal(忠诚的). The Year of the Pig is filled with good wealth.

    Now, let's 4 a closer look at this interesting animal. Pigs were first kept by man about 9, 000 years ago, and are still a very common5 animal in many parts of the world. We don't just use pigs for their meat—almost every part of the animal is used. The hair is used for artists' brushes. The fat is used 6 floor wax(蜡), rubber(橡胶) and plastics.

    Pigs have also been important in the world of entertainment. In 1995 the film Babe starred(使主演)a loveable talking pig as its main character. The film 7 an Oscar Award. In England you can even go to watch pig racing. A farmer, Rob Shepherd, has been raising money 8 charity by holding pig races an his farm, 9 seems that people don't just want to eat pigs!

    Pigs also play an important role in the English language. For example, if someone say that he 10 to the sun one day, you can say "Pies might fly!" to him. Hungry? Well then, you can say "pig out" and eat lots of food.

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    "The grass looks greener on the other side of the fence," That's an old 1 in English. It means other places often look better, more interesting than the 2 in which you live. Some people worry 3young Chinese are beginning to feel that way. They see young Chinese paying no attention to Chinese culture and, 4, buying Japanese cartoon books, watching Korean soap operas and even celebrating Western holidays.

    Foreign books and soap operas are good, 5 Chinese writers and actors are just as good. As for holidays, Christmas is nice, but it can 6 have the meaning for Chinese that the Spring Festival has, and the West has nothing to compare with the Mid-Autumn Festival. And let's not forget the part of Chinese culture I like best:7 friendliness. Not all countries are as 8 as China.

    It's good to enjoy other cultures and 9 from them, but they cannot replace your own culture. It's good to look on the other side of the fence, but 10 you take a good long look. You will find that the grass isn't always greener on the other side of the fence.