Teachers’ Day is, interestingly, not celebrated on the same day all over the world. In some countries it is marked by a holiday, in others it is a working day.
International Teachers’ Day is celebrated on October 5. Being held ever since 1994, it is in honor of teachers' organizations worldwide. Its aim is to encourage supports for teachers and to meet the needs of students.
China―In 1939, Teachers’ Day was set for August 27, Confucius' birthday. In1951, the celebration was stopped. However, it was founded again in 1985, and the day was changed to September 10.
India―Teachers’ Day is celebrated on September 5 in honour of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the second president of India, whose birthday falls on that day.
Russia―In Russia, Teachers’ Day was celebrated on the first Sunday of October between 1965 and 1994. Since 1994, the day is observed on the October 5, just the same day as World Teachers Day.
The US―In the US, Teachers’ Day is non-official holiday. It is celebrated on the Tuesday of the first full week of May. A number of activities are organized in schools to honor teachers. The celebrations can continue for the whole week of May.
Thailand―In Thailand, National Teachers’ Day is celebrated every year on January 16. The first Teachers’ Day was held in 1957. The day is a holiday in schools.
1.What country celebrates Teachers’ Day in October?
A. India. B. The US. C. China. D. Russia.
2.Which of the following has the same meaning as the underlined word “observed”?
A. stopped? B. celebrated? C. held? D. fell
3.Which of the following is possibly true?
A. China has celebrated Teachers’ Day since the year 1931.
B. Teachers’ Day is an official holiday in the United States.
C. Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s birthday is in September.
D. Teachers’ Day is a working day in schools of Thailand.
4.From the passage we can learn that ________.
A. The first Teachers’ Day was held in 1965 in Thailand
B. Teachers’ Day falls on Confucius' birthday in China
C. International Teachers’ Day aims to benefit the students
D. A lot of activities are held on Teachers’ Day across the world
书面表达
随着网络的普及和生活各方面压力的增大,很多人喜欢通过网络与人交流,而忽略了面对面的沟通.其实,培养与人沟通的能力是非常重要的.最近,你校即将举办一次以Good communication is very important为题的英语征文比赛,请你根据以下提示写一篇英语短文参加此次比赛.内容包括:
1.有效沟通的重要性;
2.如何有效地与人沟通.
注意:1.词数:100词左右;
2. 开头已经给出,但不计入总词数.
Good communication is very important
Nowadays communication is becoming more and more important . _________________________________________________________________________________________
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短文改错
假定英语课上,老师要求同桌同学相互修改作文。假设以下小作文为你同桌所写，请你对其进行修改。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（^），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
3. 必须按答题要求做题，否则不给分。
My father took me out camping for the first time when I was seven. He wanted teach me about animals, insects and trees. My uncles all come along with bows and arrows for hunting.
One evening at sunset, we sat by the fire, have our barbecue. Just then a bird was flying over us. My uncles immediate jumped up and shot their arrows on the bird. Neither of the arrows hit the target. Suddenly the arrows was flying down at us from the sky—they were looked like rain! We ran to escape but fortunately no one was injured.
That day I didn't learn much about animals, insects or trees, but I learnt a impressive lesson about gravity!
在下面短文的空白处填上适当的词或用所给词的适当形式填空
Some people live in the world for body while 1. for dignity(尊严).
I once took a walk along the street on a Saturday dusk, with a Pepsi can in my hand. An old woman in ragged clothes, 2. was living on collecting _3.__(use) cans, jars and tins, moved slowly towards me, with a bag on the back! 4. (walk) nearer, she looked up at me and then fixed her eyes on my can. At that time, I hadn’t finished my cola, so I gave 5. several coins instead.
She stared at me for a few seconds 6. handed back the money. Quite confused, I asked: “Why not? Isn’t that 7. you want?” “I am not a beggar,” she said 8. (serious), word by word.
Instantly, I felt so sorry. I had intended to help her, completely misunderstanding her. Thus I hurt her. What I could do at that moment was only to drink up the cola and handed her 9. emptied can. This time, she gave me a smile 10. satisfaction and gratitude in her eyes. The woman is poor in material life but is so respectable as a man. I am not only moved but also have learned a good lesson.
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
An old man who lived in a small back street of my hometown had to tolerate the nuisance of boys playing football and making a lot of noise outside his house at night.
One evening when the boys were particularly _____，he went out to talk to them. He explained that he had just retired and was___when he could see or hear boys playing his____game，football. He would____give them ￥25 each week to play in the street at night. The boys got____，for they could hardly believe____they were being paid to do something they____.
The first two weeks had passed，the boys came to the old man’s house，and went away____with their 25 yuan. The third week when they came back，____，the old man said he hadn’t had much money____himself and sent them away with only 15 yuan. The fourth week，the man said he had not yet received his____from the government and gave them only 10 yuan. The boys were very disappointed，but there was____much that they could do about it.
At the____of the fifth week，the boys came back and____at the old man’s door，waiting for their____.Slowly，the door opened and the old man appeared.He____that he could not afford to pay them 25 yuan____he had promised，but said he would give them five yuan each week without____.
This was really too much for the boys. “You expect us to play seven days a week for merely five yuan！” they yelled.“____！”
They____away and never played on the street again.
1.A. hot B．noisy C．troublesome D．naughty
2.A. happiest B．excited C．encouraged D．bored
3.A. interesting B．amusing C．acceptable D．favorite
4.A. more ever B．therefore C．willingly D．forever
5.A. shouted B．cried C．thrilled D．smiled
6.A. how B．when C．that D．what
7.A. expected B．enjoyed C．admired D．respected
8.A. happily B．thankfully C．gratefully D．tearfully
9.A. but B．in addition C．however D．besides
10.A.earned B．saved C．remained D．left
11.A. paycheck B．insurance C．food tickets D．salary
12.A. not B．no C．so D．very
13.A. final B．end C．start D．beginning
14.A. kicked B．hit C．beat D．knocked
15.A. rewards B．awards C．checks D．wages
16.A. expressed B．apologized C．stated D．expected
17.A .as B．like C．when D．though
18.A. fail B．hesitation C．joke D．problem
19.A. No way B．No possible C．No problem D．No play
20.A. walked B．stormed C．broke D．backed
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
It all comes back to attitude!
If you want to be happy you must take responsibility and stop expecting things or people to make you happy.You are the source of your own happiness, so stop looking elsewhere 1.________Here are a few ways for you to follow:
Be thankful to others. 2.______ It is too easy to take those around us for granted.Show them the same consideration you would like shown to you.
3.________ This goes beyond politeness; It is a form of giving.Treat everyone you meet as if they have a big sign on their body saying “Make me feel important.” If you do this you will discover a hidden source of joy.
Perform acts of kindness. Don’t wait to be asked. 4._______ It doesn’t need to be a big thing, hold the door for a stranger, or smile at anyone you meet. Look for opportunities to make others feel good.
Make a decision to be happy. This is the most important step on the road to a happy life. 5. ________ You are the key to your own happiness, so go ahead and unlock it .
A. Respect other people.
B. Be polite to other people.
C. Instead of looking for happiness,start creating it.
D. You can change your feelings by acting the way you want to feel.
E. If you see an opportunity to do something nice for someone else, do it!
F. Simply make up your mind to be the happiest person you know and you will be.
G. Appreciate the people in your life, and say thank you for any politeness they show you
