Ⅲ. Read the tapescript of 1b, 1c and complete the passage.
阅读1b和1c的听力录音材料,完成下面短文。每空一词。
Wu Ming’s holiday was . His family went back to Zigong in Sichuan Province, and they spent the there. They went to the famous Zigong and took some photos. The was so cute and Jane wondered whether people could stay there for the night. Wu Ming thought the were the children’s favorite part. The beautiful Chinese dragon was about and it could change colors. In another photo, Wu Ming’s family were on the last day of the Spring Festival , which are yuanxiao in the part of China. Chinese usually eat them during the Lantern Festival. They’re also an important symbol of and in the family.

1. great 2. Spring Festival 3. Lantern Fair 4. mushroom house 5. dinosaurs 6. 48 meters long 7. eating tangyuan 8. celebrations 9. similar to 10. northern 11. togetherness 12. happiness

Ⅰ.Choose the proper words from the box and complete the sentences.
从方框中选择恰当的单词,完成下列句子。每空一词,每词只用一次。

1. The of the New Year may take place in different times in different countries.
2. Taking care of a pet patience and kindness.
3. There are some beautiful shells at the of the sea.
4. Can you something burning in the kitchen?
5. They’re busy preparing food for the tomorrow.
6. He couldn’t how much he missed his hometown.

1. celebration 2. involves 3. bottom 4. smell 5. picnic 6. express

Ⅱ. Read 2b and answer the questions. Then retell 2b according to the answers.
阅读2b,回答下列问题。然后根据答语复述2b。
1. What is New Year?

2. How do people all around the world celebrate the New Year?

3. How do people in the UK celebrate the New Year?

4. What is a famous tradition in the US?

5. What do people usually do during the Spring Festival in China?

6. What’s the important custom in China?

7. What does the reunion show?

8. Why do people in Egypt celebrate Sham-El-Nessim?

9. What do people usually do during Sham-El-Nessim?

10. What is the common thing of New Year festivals?

11. What do you think is the true meaning of celebrating the New Year?

1. New Year is a wonderful time when family and friends come together to say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new one. 2. People all around the world celebrate the New Year with music, special food, and fireworks. 3. On December 31, they go to see the famous Big Ben clock tower and count down to midnight and they sing Auld Lang Syne to remember friends and family. 4. Huge crowds gather to watch the dropping of a big ball in New York’s Time Square and everyone wishes each other “Happy New Year!” when the ball reaches the bottom. 5. They sweep out dust from their houses, hang couplets, set off fireworks, and enjoy lion or dragon dances. 6. People all try to return home and enjoy the family dinner on the eve of the Spring Festival. 7. It shows that family is hugely important in Chinese culture. 8. To mark the beginning of spring. 9. People paint eggs as symbol of new life and new beginnings, go out and enjoy picnics, dance, sing, and watch plays in the theater. 10. It is a special time to connect with their family and friends and show hope for the coming year. 11. (略)