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假定你是李华,你的美国笔友John来信请你介绍中国传统节日清明节。请根据以下要点,用英语给他写封回信。
要点:1. 清明节是二十四节气之一;
2. 全国放假三天;
3. 扫墓祭祖踏青游玩、放风筝等。
注意:1. 词数100左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 开头和结尾已为你写好,但不计人总词数。
参考词汇:节气solar term 扫墓sweep the tomb
Dear John ,

Glad to hear from you. I'd like to tell you something about the Qingming Festival.

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Best wishes !

Yours ,

Li Hua

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同类题1

   Why do people give gifts in the first place? Throughout the world, many culture _______ special holiday with gifts and food. Holiday _______ bring people together and allow us to feel a part of the family and community. The gifts and food that we share are about _______ a sense of gratitude and joy.

The gifts of a few generations ago were _______ more useful and homemade. Even the people who could _______ wonderful presents probably didn’t do as much buying and spending as we do today. Our culture has grown more _______, and gift giving has become a booming industry. Sometimes the _______ meaning behind the tradition gets lost, and the gift giving _______ a life of its own.

Not only is the pressure on spending money on the right _______, but many people also find that when gifts become the central point of a holiday, they put too much ________ on receiving, too. It’s all too ________ to have high expectations of what’s in that beautifully wrapped box — but that can set anyone up for ________.

When the materialistic aspects of the holiday overshadow (使显得较不重要) its ________, it can leave people feeling empty and ________ for something more. It’s no wonder that we often hear about people having the “holiday blues” — feeling sad or empty instead of feeling ________ and fulfilled (满足的).

Not all people think the holidays are too materialistic, of course. Most ________ the traditional aspects of the holidays, like getting together and ________ with friends and family. And some love shopping and are ________ fine with all the giving and receiving.

But if you’re feeling a little ________ about the holidays, what can you do? One way to take back the holiday ________ is to focus on traditions and service — putting real meaning into your giving.

【小题1】
A.markB.provideC.fillD.start
【小题2】
A.ceremoniesB.journeysC.showsD.traditions
【小题3】
A.lackingB.expressingC.affectingD.losing
【小题4】
A.exactlyB.actuallyC.probablyD.totally
【小题5】
A.affordB.deliverC.acceptD.make
【小题6】
A.richB.popularC.importantD.commercial
【小题7】
A.sensitiveB.originalC.centralD.social
【小题8】
A.leads toB.stands forC.takes onD.carries on
【小题9】
A.presentB.personC.tasteD.situation
【小题10】
A.needB.energyC.moneyD.emphasis
【小题11】
A.shyB.easyC.greedyD.generous
【小题12】
A.excitementB.entertainmentC.disappointmentD.puzzlement
【小题13】
A.meaningB.influenceC.benefitD.course
【小题14】
A.accountingB.lookingC.preparingD.wishing
【小题15】
A.busyB.happyC.reliableD.magical
【小题16】
A.appreciateB.forgetC.ignoreD.doubt
【小题17】
A.fightingB.workingC.celebratingD.living
【小题18】
A.seldomB.evenC.yetD.just
【小题19】
A.anxiousB.upsetC.emptyD.curious
【小题20】
A.spiritB.foodC.planD.invitation

同类题2

   Chances are the first Monday in September is a day off from school for you. If it is, you can _______ a man named Peter McGuire. Who's Peter McGuire?According to_______  , he's the founding father of Labor Day. On September5, 1882, McGuire led a_______ of 10, 000 workers in New York City一workers who took the day off from their jobs to hold a parade(游行) and a picnic. The_______ came to be known as Labor Day,and the idea_______ throughout the country. In 1887,Oregon became the first state to make it a statewide holiday, on the first Saturday in June. And in 1894,President Grover Cleveland_______ a bill that made . Labor Day a(n)_______ holiday, on the first Monday in September一the date we still celebrate to this day.

Labor Day began as a day for workers to protest, (抗议)_______ poor working conditions一long days, low pay and a lack of job security. Back in Peter McGuire's day, you could be_______ just for calling in sick -________  you were really too sick to work. Twelve-hour workdays were also________  . And workers had only short breaks for meals and other necessities.

McGuire went to work at the age of eleven, ________ newspapers on the streets of New York City. He had to help________ his family. McGuire saw poor working conditions first-hand. And he________ those conditions himself. That urged him to help________ the first trade unions in the United States.

The workers hoped strength in numbers would________ their employers to improve working conditions. They weren't always ________ . But' thanks to their________ the eight-hour workday and the five-day workweek became common practices. So did________ vacations and sick days. As for Labor Day itself, it became a day________  labor for most workers. So thanks to Peter McGuire, Labor Day means a day off from school for you and your teachers.

【小题1】
A.requestB.seekC.rememberD.thank
【小题2】
A.historiansB.governmentsC.teachersD.players
【小题3】
A.fightingB.ceremonyC.gatheringD.decision
【小题4】
A.journeyB.celebrationC.taskD.congratulation
【小题5】
A.attackedB.educatedC.explodedD.spread
【小题6】
A.signedB.acceptedC.broughtD.hosted
【小题7】
A.informalB.localC.nationalD.personal
【小题8】
A.withB.againstC.forD.behind
【小题9】
A.hiredB.invitedC.ignoredD.fired
【小题10】
A.now thatB.even ifC.as long asD.so that
【小题11】
A.impossibleB.secureC.commonD.free
【小题12】
A.sellingB.readingC.makingD.buying
【小题13】
A.prepareB.donateC.supportD.inspire
【小题14】
A.introducedB.experiencedC.imaginedD.survived
【小题15】
A.remainB.createC.provideD.organize
【小题16】
A.allowB.begC.convinceD.force
【小题17】
A.satisfiedB.successfulC.curiousD.helpful
【小题18】
A.effortB.memoryC.labourD.condition
【小题19】
A.boringB.paidC.reducedD.former
【小题20】
A.made ofB.full ofC.busy withD.free from

同类题3

As one of the world’s oldest holidays, Halloween is still celebrated today in several countries around the globe, but it is in North America and Canada that it maintains its highest level of popularity. Every year, 65% of Americans decorate their homes and offices for Halloween. Halloween is the holiday when the most candy is sold and is second only to Christians in terms of total sales.
Austria
In Austria, some people will leave bread, water and a lighted lamp on the table before retiring on Halloween night. The reason for this is that it was once believed such items would welcome the dead souls back to earth on a night which for the Austrians was considered to be brimming(溢)with strong cosmic energies.
Belgium
The Belgians believe that it is unlucky for a black cat to cross one’s path and also unlucky if it should enter a home or travel on a ship. The custom in Belgium on Halloween night is to light candles in memory of dead relatives.
Canada
Modern Halloween celebrations in Canada began with the arrival of Scottish and Irish immigrants in the 1800s. Jack- O- Lantern is carved and the festivities include parties, trick-or-treating and the decorating of homes with pumpkins and corn stalks.
France
Unlike most nation of the world, Halloween is not celebrated by the French in order to honor the dead and departed ancestors. It is regarded as an “American” holiday in France and was unknown in the country until around 1996.
【小题1】In which countries does Halloween have its highest level of popularity?
A.France and North America.
B.Canada and North America.
C.Austria and Canada.
D.Belgium and Canada.
【小题2】Why will people leave bread, water and a lighted lamp on the table in Austria?
A.These items would welcome the dead souls back to earth
B.These items are used to respect ancestors
C.These items are just for fun
D.The other items can replace them
【小题3】In which country does Halloween is not celebrated as the others?
A.Canada.B.Belgium.C.Austria.D.France.