11 . Read the following passage, and answer the questions that follow
THANKS GIVING DAY
Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated in Canada and the United States as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and the New Year. It is celebrated on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. The first Thanksgiving celebration was held in 1621. Traditional foods are turkey, sweet potatoes, fruits and vegetables. Many people have pumpkin pie for dessert at the end of the meal. It is the time for counting our blessings we have received during the year and being with our families and friends.
1.Where is Thanksgiving celebrated?
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2. When is the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
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3. Is turkey a traditional food?
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4. What do many people have for dessert at the end of the meal?
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THE BEST TIME FOR APPLES
It was the first lesson after the summer holidays at a small school in England. The lesson was about the seasons of the year. "There are four seasons in the year", said the teacher. "They are Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. In Spring it is warm and everything begins to grow. In Summer it is hot and there are many flowers in the fields and gardens. In Autumn, there are many vegetables and much fruit. Everybody likes to eat fruit. In Winter, it is cold and it often rains. Sometimes there is snow on the ground."
Here the teacher stopped and looked at one of the pupils, "Stop talking, Tom" he said. "Now listen to me. Can you tell us when is the best time of apples?"
"Yes, sir," answered Tom. "It is when the farmer is not at home and there is no dog in the garden."
True (T) or False (F) questions.
_________ In the summer it is cold and there are many flowers in the fields and gardens.
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THE BEST TIME FOR APPLES
It was the first lesson after the summer holidays at a small school in England. The lesson was about the seasons of the year. "There are four seasons in the year", said the teacher. "They are Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. In Spring it is warm and everything begins to grow. In Summer it is hot and there are many flowers in the fields and gardens. In Autumn, there are many vegetables and much fruit. Everybody likes to eat fruit. In Winter, it is cold and it often rains. Sometimes there is snow on the ground."
Here the teacher stopped and looked at one of the pupils, "Stop talking, Tom" he said. "Now listen to me. Can you tell us when is the best time of apples?"
"Yes, sir," answered Tom. "It is when the farmer is not at home and there is no dog in the garden."
True (T) or False (F) questions.
__________ The lesson took place at a small school in England.
Read the passage and answer the questions
THE BEST TIME FOR APPLES
It was the first lesson after the summer holidays at a small school in England. The lesson was about the seasons of the year. "There are four seasons in the year", said the teacher. "They are Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. In Spring it is warm and everything begins to grow. In Summer it is hot and there are many flowers in the fields and gardens. In Autumn, there are many vegetables and much fruit. Everybody likes to eat fruit. In Winter, it is cold and it often rains. Sometimes there is snow on the ground."
Here the teacher stopped and looked at one of the pupils, "Stop talking, Tom" he said. "Now listen to me. Can you tell us when is the best time of apples?"
"Yes, sir," answered Tom. "It is when the farmer is not at home and there is no dog in the garden."
How many seasons are there in a year?
II: Fill the gaps with the words in the box. More than one word can be suitable for some gaps. (1.0pt)
festivals
celebrate
lunar
best
happy
most
activity
celebrated
Spring is the time when there are many (1) _______ in our country. Among them, Hoa Ban festival is the (2)_______ beautiful and interesting, and it takes place in Lai Chau. It is typical of the cultural life of the Thai people. In the second (3) _______ month of the year, when it gets warmer and Hoa Ban – a kind of beautiful flower in the northwest mountainous area - blossoms, Hoa Ban Festival is (4) _______. This is a great time for everyone, especially for boys and girls.
1. …………
2 …………
3. …………
4. …………
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THE BEST TIME FOR APPLES
It was the first lesson after the summer holidays at a small school in England. The lesson was about the seasons of the year. "There are four seasons in the year", said the teacher. "They are Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. In Spring it is warm and everything begins to grow. In Summer it is hot and there are many flowers in the fields and gardens. In Autumn, there are many vegetables and much fruit. Everybody likes to eat fruit. In Winter, it is cold and it often rains. Sometimes there is snow on the ground."
Here the teacher stopped and looked at one of the pupils, "Stop talking, Tom" he said. "Now listen to me. Can you tell us when is the best time of apples?"
"Yes, sir," answered Tom. "It is when the farmer is not at home and there is no dog in the garden."
Answer the questions.
When did the lesson take place?
Read the passage and answer the questions
THE BEST TIME FOR APPLES
It was the first lesson after the summer holidays at a small school in England. The lesson was about the seasons of the year. "There are four seasons in the year", said the teacher. "They are Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. In Spring it is warm and everything begins to grow. In Summer it is hot and there are many flowers in the fields and gardens. In Autumn, there are many vegetables and much fruit. Everybody likes to eat fruit. In Winter, it is cold and it often rains. Sometimes there is snow on the ground."
Here the teacher stopped and looked at one of the pupils, "Stop talking, Tom" he said. "Now listen to me. Can you tell us when is the best time of apples?"
"Yes, sir," answered Tom. "It is when the farmer is not at home and there is no dog in the garden."
Answer the questions.
What did the teacher ask Tom to do?
Read the passage and answer the questions
THE BEST TIME FOR APPLES
It was the first lesson after the summer holidays at a small school in England. The lesson was about the seasons of the year. "There are four seasons in the year", said the teacher. "They are Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. In Spring it is warm and everything begins to grow. In Summer it is hot and there are many flowers in the fields and gardens. In Autumn, there are many vegetables and much fruit. Everybody likes to eat fruit. In Winter, it is cold and it often rains. Sometimes there is snow on the ground."
Here the teacher stopped and looked at one of the pupils, "Stop talking, Tom" he said. "Now listen to me. Can you tell us when is the best time of apples?"
"Yes, sir," answered Tom. "It is when the farmer is not at home and there is no dog in the garden."
Answer the questions.
What was the lesson about?
Read the passage and circle the best answer
How did the name" Eskimo" come about? Well, Eskimos live in The North Pole, where is very cold all year round. Durin winter, they get their food mainly by hunting and fishing. However, in the winter it is very hard to get fuel to build a fire, so the Eskimos do not always cook the animals they catch, Therefore, people call them "the people who eat raw meat" or "Eskimos". The Eskimos hunt with harpoons and spears. They eat meat of the animals and used the fur and skins for warm clothing.
1. In The North Pole it is very cold...................
a. in winter
b. in spring
c. in autumn
d. from January to December
2. In winter the Eskimos.............................
a. eat the food which they already got in summer
b. buy food in the market nearby
c.go fishing and hunting in order to get food
d. sleep and do not need food
3. It is very difficult for the Eskimos...........................
a. to build a fire to cook in winter
b. to get petrol or diesel oil for their cars in winter
c. to build their houses in winter
d. to harvest their crops in winter
4. They are call "Eskimos" because............................
a. they live around the North Pole
b. they go hunting and fishing for food in winter
c. they always eat uncooked meat
d. they sleep at day and go hunting at night
5. The Eskimos do not get............................... from animals
a. skins
b. spears
c. fur
d. meat