Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations Listening and Talking & Reading for Writing 一、单词拼写 1. We just had a _____ (简短的) discussion about his lecture because of the limited time. 2. We appointed her to _____ (代表) us to send our congratulations at the wedding ceremony. 3. Now, lots of countries and _____ (地区) are taking action to ban the sale of such bags to stop people using them. 4. Her _____ (婚礼) dress is made by a very famous fashion designer. 5. After the storm, the ground was covered with _____ (树枝). 二、语法填空 6. I _____ (wrestle) with this physics problem for a whole morning, but I haven’t worked it out. 7. In brief, I am scared of _____ (set) off fireworks. 8. Defining the carbon cycle on Mars is _____ (absolute) the key to trying to understand how life could fit into that cycle. 9. However, a variety of types is _____ (represent) here. 10. He was _____ (horrible) burnt so he was rushed to the hospital. 11. Zhong Nanshan is _____ (respect) for his contributions to the medicine science. 12. After hesitating for several _____ (moment), Tom finally went in and asked to see the suit in the window. 13. Your essay is well written except _____ one or two minor grammatical mistakes. 14. We will be _____ (please) to answer any questions you may have. 15. They will be moving on the track ahead of the train, and programmed to run _____ (autonomous). 三、七选五 As I stepped off the plane in Yunnan, I was about to begin an unforgettable experience: the Water-Splashing Festival. On the morning of the festival, people were busy getting prepared. Their faces lit with expectation. I, a foreigner, really stood out in the street. A passing vendor (小贩) noticed my out-of-place expression and flashed me a wide smile. 16 Walking through the lively streets of Xishuangbanna with excitement, I saw a group of local children approaching me, their eyes shining with kindness. They handed me a traditional Dai hat and in that simple gesture, I felt a connection to this land and its people. 17 Such a moment highlights how the Water- Splashing Festival is more than just an event; it’s a celebration of warmth and openness. Soon, the most important event, the water splashing, began. People of all ages, armed with water guns and buckets, filled the streets. 18 The thought of getting completely wet in front of so many strangers made me nervous. But then, a group of local boys targeted me with their water guns. Before I knew it, I got wet through, and a burst of laughter escaped my lips. In that moment, all my hesitations faded away. 19 But for me, it was also a way to wash away the distance between myself and the people around me. As the sun began to set, the festival finally ended. But the memories created, the friendship formed, the cultural understanding gained would last a lifetime. 20 It caught me that by being brave enough to explore new cultures, we open ourselves up to a world of possibilities. We enrich our lives in ways we could never have imagined, ... ...
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