A. glad B. another gift C. read the new book D. talked E. bought |
Lingling had a happy birthday yesterday. In the morning, her parents took her to a new shopping mall. They a pair of shoes as her birthday gift. It was her favorite style. They also bought a big birthday cake. After that they went to grandparents' house. Grandparents, uncle, aunt, and cousin were to see them. Lingling got from her cousin, a famous novel （小说）. It was really a surprise to her. They had a big lunch together and for a long time. They got home at about six and had dinner at seven. In the evening, Lingling She enjoyed the book very much.
A. What are the twelve animals? B. What do you mean? C. I was born in 2008. D. I want to know what my birth-year animal is. E. Who decided the order of them? |
Judy: Hi, Li Jun! Happy Chinese New Year!
Li Jun: Hi, Judy! Happy Year of the Rabbit!
Judy: Sorry.
Li Jun: Well, we Chinese named the years after twelve animals. This year is the year of the rabbit!
Judy:
Li Jun: They are Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. The rat was the first of the twelve.
Judy:
Li Jun: In one story, the Jade Emperor held a swimming race to choose animals for the names of the years. These twelve animals were faster than others.
Judy: So, the Jade Emperor decided to name a year after each of them.
Li Jun: You are right. I was born in the year of the tiger, so my birth-year animal is the tiger.
Judy: How interesting!
Li Jun: When were you born?
Judy:
Li Jun: Wow! Your birth-year animal is the rat. It is the first of the twelve animals.
Judy: Really? I am so happy.
The Olympic Games have a long history. The ancient Olympic Games began in Olympia, a city in Greece, about 3000 years ago. Only men could take part in the Games. The modern Olympic Games began in 1896 in Athens, the capital city of Greece. Both men and women could take part in the Games. Every four years, a different city hosts the Games. The motto of the modern Olympics is "Higher, Faster, Stronger-Together". | Beijing hosted the 29th Olympic Games in 2008. They were a great success. The Opening Ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games was very great. The whole world watched it. It was held at the Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest. During the Beijing Olympic Games, China was number one in the gold medal table.
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How was your last weekend? When we ask children this question, here is what they say.
I like reading. Last Sunday, I went to a new library. It's near my home. There are all kinds of books. I really love the story books in the new library, I read books there for 2 hours. —Wang Yi, 12, Beijing | It was sunny and hot last Saturday. In the morning, I went swimming. But I forgot to take my swimming cap. I was upset and had to go home. In the afternoon, I stayed at home and did homework.
— Li Ming, 10, Hunan | My mum and I helped some old people near my home again. We went. shopping to buy some food for them. We also cleaned their houses. They were happy. I also was. happy to help them and talk with them. —Li Sihan, 11, Shanghai |
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