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慈溪市2023学年第一学期高二年级期末测试
英语
注意事项:
1. 答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号, 回答非选择题时, 将答案写在答题卡上, 写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后, 将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力 (共两节, 满分30分)
做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上, 录音内容结束后, 你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置, 听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题, 每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. How many students took the exam
A. Twenty-five. B. Forty. C. Fifty.
2. What is the man doing
A. Buying a mobile phone. B. Demanding an apology. C. Making a complaint.
3. What will the man do next
A. Stop the car there. B. Go to buy a ticket. C. Drive to the next street.
4. Who is probably the man
A. A policeman. B. A driver. C. A passenger.
5. What day is it today according to the conversation
A. Sunday. B. Friday. C. Wednesday.
第二节 (共15小题: 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白, 每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间间读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟: 听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6. What is the date this Friday
A. July 9th. B. July 10th. C. July I1th.
7. What does the man find surprising
A. His friends are coming. B. Anna often throws parties. C. The woman is leaving America.
听第7段材料, 回答第8至10题。
8. When does the man reserve a table for
A. This evening B. Tomorrow morning. C. Tomorrow evening.
9. What does the man prefer
A. A table by the window. B. A table with a lake view. C. A table in the non-smoking section.
10. How many persons will dine with Tyler
A. Six. B. Nine. C. Ten.
听第8段材料, 回答第11至13题。
11. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Husband and wife, C. Guide and tourist.
12. How long does the woman plan to stay on the beach
A. Two weeks. B. One week. C. Less than a week.
13. Where will the speakers go tomorrow
A. To the airport. B. To a travel agency. C. To a bookstore.
听第9段材料, 回答第14至16题。
14. What does the man want
A. One single room B. One double room. C. Two single rooms.
15. When will the man stay in the hotel
A. This Thursday night. B. Next Thursday night. C. Next Friday night.
16. How much should the man pay
A. 90 dollars. B.50 dollars. C. 45 dollars.
听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。
17. Why did the group settle in a new place
A. To spread the beliefs of the Church of England.
B. To separate from the Church of England.
C. To explore the state of Massachusetts.
18. Who taught the Americans how to grow corn
A. The farmers. B. The religious group. C. The local Indians.
19. What happened in 1621
A. The European harvested their crops.
B. The European declared independence.
C. The European arrived in a New World.
20. When did the whole America begin to celebrate Thanksgiving Day
A. About 150 years ago. B. About 250 years ago. C. About 400 years ago.
第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节, 满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出最佳答案。
A
International Letter-Writing Competition for Young People 2024
Since 1971, the Universal Postal Union (UPU) has inspired young writers aged 9-15 to write letters on a given theme to win exciting prizes. The competition is an excellent way of making young people aware of the important role postal services play in our societies. It develops their skills in writing and their ability to express thoughts clearly. A group of international judges invited by the International Bureau judge the letters and select the winners.
The UPU has launched its 53rd International letter-writing Competition for Young People this year.
Competition theme
In 2024, participants will be encouraged to reflect on the future of the world under the theme: “At 150 years old, the UPU has served people around the world for more than eight generations. The world has changed enormously since then. Write a letter to future generations about the world you hope they inherit (继承). ” The theme encourages young people to voice their thoughts on current global challenges and propose innovative solutions. It also allows youths to draw upon the principles of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, providing a framework for their visions of a better world.
Competition rules
Entries must be in the form of a letter and contain the necessary parts of a letter (heading, greeting, body, complimentary close, signature line and postscript).
Letters must be strictly in agreement with the topic and contain no more than 800 words in the original language.
At the national level, the competition is organized by UPU member countries. Entries must reach the UPU International Bureau no later than May 5th.
For more information, please contact us at communication@upu.int.
21. What can competitors learn from the competition
A. The history of the UPU B. The skills of communication.
C. The importance of postal services. D. The meaning of expressing thoughts.
22. What is most likely to be the topic of this year’s competition
A. The enormous change in the world. B. The world for the future generations.
C. Global challenges and innovative solutions. D. Sustainable development for a better world.
23. What should competitors do
A. Write the letters in right format. B. Hand in their entries on May 6th.
C. Write a letter of at least 800 words D. Send their entries to the official email.
B
Most of you are probably familiar with various stories of searching alien life, but have you heard about the scientist who was responsible for detecting the first traces of intelligent life lurking throughout our galaxy This is Frank Drake’s story.
At the age of 8, his father one day told Drake there are other worlds in space, which astounded him. He had no idea that such a thing was a possibility-he thought Earth was it. So he wondered, what are they like Are the people the same as us Do they look the same way we do What’s their planet like And of course, at that time, there was no way that those questions could be answered in the slightest.
Later on, when he was in college, he chose the elementary astronomy course. In the course, he went to the campus observatory, and one of the things he observed was the planet Jupiter. Even through a small telescope, it was just very clear that it was another world but not a picture in a book or something, which made Drake deeply absorbed. Frank Drake is mostly known for developing the Drake equation (德雷克方程式), which is a mathematical equation developed to estimate the number of detectable alien civilizations in the Milky Way.
People always say that the search for alien life has failed. “You’ve been searching for 60 years and you haven’t found anything. So doesn’t that say that intelligent life is very rare ” “That’s wrong, because the amount of searching we’ve done has hardly touched the number of possibilities that are out there. We’ve only covered a tiny. tiny fraction of all the possibilities,” Drake said, “When you spend your entire life on the things you love, you live a better life than most people,” he added.
24. What does the underlined word “astounded” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Touched. B. Motivated. C. Puzzled. D. Amazed.
25. What made Drake really fascinated with astronomy
A. His observation of the Jupiter through a telescope.
B. His success in developing the famous Drake equation.
C. His knowing of the fact that there are other worlds in space.
D. His choice of the the elementary astronomy course in college.
26. What does Drake think of the alien searching work
A. It is totally a failure B. The alien life is rare.
C. It has a long way to go. D. There are many possibilities.
27. Which words best describe Drake
A. Curious and brave. B. Creative and intelligent.
C. Talented and diligent. D. Passionate and persistent.
C
Released on Aug 30, a three-episode web series titled Escape From the British Museum has gone viral online for its touching and innovative narrative (叙事). The series follows the journey home of a Chinese jade teapot that has come to life as a girl. She runs away from the British Museum and comes across a Chinese journalist who helps the artifact return to China. The series, created by two Chinese vloggers, aims to raise broader awareness of Chinese artifacts that were stolen or looted (掠夺) from China and are displayed or stored in the British Museum.
The video series echoes the Chinese people’s call for the British Museum to return these Chinese artifacts. However, some UK media outlets said that the video series promotes nationalism (民族主义). In fact, every country whose artifacts are displayed or stored in the British Museum wants them back. These countries, such as Greece, Nigeria and Sudan, have already issued their demands for the return of artifacts. It’s fair enough to say these demands are shared. They can correct centuries-old wrongs by having the UK return artifacts to their rightful homes.
An opinion in the UK newspaper The Telegraph said that if the British Museum gives back its collection of artifacts, then nationalism will win over humanity’s common heritage. It also said that the artifacts were “lawfully acquired (合法取得) ” by the UK. By “lawfully acquired”, does the writer mean the artifacts were acquired with the “help” of machine guns and warships Or does he mean that the cultural artifacts of African, Asian and American countries should be kept in the hands of looters, rather than in their land of origin
28. What is the video series Escape from the British Museum mainly about
A. Cultural artifacts looted by the UK. B. Hidden dangers in the British Museum.
C. The arguments about the British museum. D. The journey of a Chinese artifact coming home.
29. What does the video series aim to highlight
A. Protests against UK’s nationalism. B. The beauty of Chinese cultural artifacts.
C. The desire of stolen artifacts to be returned. D. Efforts made by Chinese activists to get artifacts back.
30. What’s the author’s purpose in mentioning countries like Greece, Nigeria and Sudan
A. To show the UK did something wrong in the past.
B. To stress China’s demands are shared by many countries.
C. To emphasize former colonized countries have grown stronger.
D. To highlight diverse artifacts are housed in the British Museum.
31. What is the author’s attitude toward the opinion in The Telegraph
A. It’s totally unacceptable. B. It’s a little bit reasonable.
C. It lacks enough evidence. D. It shows the writer’s ignorance.
D
Three-dimensional printing, a technology that creates objects layer by layer, has revolutionized (变革) the way we make things. Recently, a group of Chinese scientists took things a step further by using this technology to create realistic replicas (复制品) of human organs.
Previously, it was challenging to create a single material that could print different human organs due to their complexity. The research team from Chinese Academy of Sciences started by using hydrogel (水凝), a soft gel-like material as the main ingredient.
Human organs have various textures (质地), with our brains being the softest. To replicate the hardness of materials like bone, the researchers added metallic elements to the hydrogel and adjusted their ratio (比例) to create the texture of each organ. Besides, to make sure the printing results are correct, the team used light-curing (光固化) technology in the 3D printing process. A special lamp was placed under the printing machine, causing the gel to become solid right after it was printed.
According to the team’s paper published in the journal Advanced Functional Materials, they are able to produce organ models including the brain, lungs, and intestines (肠). These 3D printed organ models are essential for medical researches, such as testing medical equipment and demonstrating pared to live organs and animal models, they are also ethically (伦理上) acceptable since they are printed artificially. They can help researchers develop new treatments more efficiently, due to their lower relative cost, commented the Alliance of Advanced Biomedical Engineering website. However, this method is still developing, and experts are hoping it will be used in the medical field within a decade, according to CNN.
32. What was the main challenge in printing human organs
A. The complexity of human organs. B. The various textures of human organs.
C. The difficulty in creating proper materials. D. The lack of appropriate printing technology.
33. How did the research team ensure the accuracy of the printing results
A. By controlling the number of metallic elements. B. By using light-curing technology before printing.
C. By solidifying the gel immediately after printing. D. By putting a special lamp on the printing machine.
34. What can we in fer from the last paragraph
A. This technology is still in the period of theory.
B. 3D printed organs are of great medical significance.
C. The printed organs are more effective in the treatment.
D. Live organs and animal models are more acceptable ethically.
35. What is the best title for the text
A. The Power of 3D Printing B. Printing the Body Parts
C. Revolutionary Technology D. Finding New Materials for Organs
第二节 (共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)
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。
Younger generations of Chinese citizens have developed new methods to relieve stress, which include raising unconventional “pets”, hugging trees, watching stress relief videos and so on.
On social media platforms, a new toy called “mango dog” recently emerged. 36 In the eyes of some netizens, the “mango dog” has special meanings. “Every time I see it, it heals me,” “It’s fluffy (毛茸茸的) and cute.” 37 For example, college students have shared online their experiences of raising stones and paper box “dogs”. These “pets” share similar characteristics—they don’t cry, make noise or get sick.
Tree hugging has also become a new stress relief for young people. “You may think you are hugging the tree, but in fact, the tree is embracing you,” this is a feeling shared by a netizen. Many netizens with such experiences have expressed that their anxiety has been reduced, and they feel a sense of communication with nature. 38
“I came across the idea online. I tried it and felt truly relaxed,” said a young office worker. “In those brief seconds, it felt like the tree released a lot of pressure and stress from me.” 39 “I especially enjoy watching stress relief videos, like washing blankets and cutting soap. After watching them, I feel like the stress of the day is relieved and it’s easier to fall asleep.”
40 According to public data, there are currently more than 800 companies in China with names, business scopes, products, services or trademarks containing the term “stress relief”. In 2023 alone, more than 70 new registered companies with this focus were added.
A. Various “pets” are made to cater to different people.
B. It is claimed to bring a sense of calmness and give a healing effect.
C. This is not the first time that young people have raised novel “pets”.
D. A young media worker also finds the relief in watching short videos.
E. In some cities people have even organized “tree hugging interest groups”.
F. Other toys such as squeeze balls have also gained popularity as a way to relieve stress.
G. The popularity of these methods reflects an increasing need to release people’s pressure.
第三部分 语言知识运用 (共两节, 满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题: 每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Glen Lake Elementary School in Minnesota had many fun activities during class breaks, but some students couldn’t join in. A 41 of available playground equipment such as a wheelchair merry go round or swings has made students with physical disabilities 42 to have fun.
Wyatt Feucht and Rhys Riley believed that every student 43 the chance to have fun during recess, so they asked their teacher 44 the school couldn’t buy the equipment. Ms Julien explained that it was expensive, with an estimated cost of $300,000, which is 45 out of the question for the school.
This did not 46 Wyatt or Rhys, and the pair went on a 47 to raise money for a disability inclusive playground. They began 48 spare change, held a bake sale, printed flyers, and went door to door to raise money. They even 49 local businesses and restaurants, whose owners were moved and donated a portion of their 50 . For several months, the students didn’t stop their hard work 51 they finally reached their goal-raising the $300,000 needed.
For John Buettner, a student in a wheelchair, the new equipment meant 52 just a chance to play. He said, “First time I set foot on this playground I’m probably going to start 53 when seeing the effort that all Wyatt and Rhys have made.”
Julien expressed how 54 she felt of the students in her class: I know the future is to be 55 because this generation sees something that needs fixing, and they go for it headfirst.
41. A. lack B. leak C. combination D. presence
42. A. opposed B. depressed C. unable D. absent
43. A. advocated B. deserved C. grasped D. involved
44. A. how B. what C. why D. whether
45. A. barely B. mostly C. firmly D. apparently
46. A. distract B. discourage C. convince D. annoy
47. A. mission B. circumstance C. display D. survey
48. A. expanding B. consuming C. obtaining D. collecting
49. A. reached out to B. took charge of C. subscribed to D. got along with
50. A. wages B. profits C. possessions D. belongings
51. A. because B. when C. after D. until
52. A. other than B. rather than C. more than D. more or less
53. A. laughing B. touching C. envying D. crying
54. A. fond B. proud C. modest D. approved
55. A. potential B. appealing C. bright D. distant
第二节 (共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
For centuries globalization was largely shaped by sea. While Western maritime nations rapidly developed through colonial expansion, inland nations were trapped in a cycle of poverty. Over the past decade, a great initiative. 56 (begin) to break this cycle. That is the Belt and Road Initiative, 57 (establish) in 2013.
These intercontinental railways have greatly reduced trade costs by providing 58 swift and cost-effective choice to sea or air freight (货运). According to the World Bank, the Belt and Road Initiative could reduce trade costs by as much as 1.8 percent 59 (international) There are now 86 freight train lines in China that are linked to more than 200 cities in 25 European countries and more than 100 cities in Asia, 60 (cover) almost the entire landmass of Eurasia.
This network has brought together the economies of East Asia and Europe 61 the vast inland countries, resulting in a sharp economic increase, the growth of 62 (thrive) cities, and the appearance of a new center of global economic growth.
The Initiative has attracted the 63 (participate) of more than three quarters of countries globally and also generated nearly a trillion dollars in investment so far. 64 is obvious that China’s role in helping these less well-off countries is something their Western colonial masters never did. Contrary to 65 Western critics say, the help comes with no strings attached. For China, everything these countries gain from its help is a gain for the world.
第四部分 写作 (共两节, 满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
假定你是某国际学校的学生会主席李华, 上周末你校举办了以“大美中国 (Beautiful China)”为主题的摄影展, 请你用英文为校报写一则题为“A Photography Exhibition on Campus”的新闻报道, 内容包括:
1. 展览的时间、地点及参展人员;
2. 展览的内容和意义。
注意:
1. 写作词数为80左右;
2. 请按规定格式作答。
A Photography Exhibition on Campus
第二节 (满分25分)
阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Rahul was a hard-working and determined individual who believed that success could only be achieved through perseverance and effort. He had big dreams of becoming a renowned musician, and he knew that it would require countless hours of practice and dedication to reach his goal.
Rahul’s family was not wealthy, and they couldn’t afford to buy him a musical instrument. However, Rahul’s unwavering determination pushed him to find a solution. He began working odd jobs in the village, doing chores for neighbors, and saving every penny he earned. He even started waking up early in the morning to help the local farmers with their work.
After months of saving, Rahul finally had enough money to buy a second-hand guitar, It was old and worn, but to Rahul, it was a treasure. He spent hours each day practicing, strumming the strings and experimenting with different melodies. His fingers grew calloused (起茧的), but he never complained. Instead, he saw it as a sign of progress, a proof to his hard work.
Despite his talent, Rahul faced numerous challenges along his journey. People would often discourage him, telling him that he was wasting his time pursuing his dreams. But Rahul remained determined, using their skepticism as fuel to work even harder.
One day, news spread throughout the village about a music competition being held in the nearby city. The competition promised the winner a chance to perform in front of renowned musicians and industry professionals. Rahul saw this as an opportunity to showcase his talent and prove to everyone that hard work pay s off. With great anticipation, Rahul prepared for the competition. He practiced day and night, fine-tuning his skills and perfecting his performance.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: Finally, the day of the competition arrived. Paragraph 2: Days went by, and the results of the competition were announced.
慈溪市2023 学年第一学期期末测试
高二英语参考答案
听力
1-5 BCCBA 6-10 ACAAB 11-15 BCCAC 16-20 BBCAB
阅读
21-23 CBA 24-27 DACD 28-31 DCBA 32-35 ACBB
七选五 BCEDG
36-40
完形:
41-45 ACBCD 46-50 BADAB 51-55 DCDBC
语法填空:
56. has begun 57. established 58. a 59. internationally 60. covering
61. with 62. thriving 63. participation 64. It 65. what
应用文参考范文:
A Photography Exhibition on Campus
Aiming to expose the students to the beauty of our motherland, enabling them to better know and appreciate China, a photography exhibition themed “Beautiful China” was held last Saturday in the lecture hall on our campus.
Running from 10a.m. to 5p.m., the exhibition was tailored for the photography enthusiasts and anyone who loves Chinese spectacular scenery. Everyone in our campus showed great interest and attended the exhibition eagerly. The exhibition displayed 200 elaborately-selected photos captured in different areas of China, ranging from the Forbidden city in the snow, the sunrise on Mount Tai and other great picturesque scenery to great modern architectures and even some traditional customs. All the pictures provided the students with a real taste of the beauty and harmony of our country.
The exhibition was highly spoken of, through which, not only has it broadened our minds and horizons, but also it enhanced us students’ nation-confidence and pride in our own country.
读后续写参考范文:
Possible version:
Finally, the day of the competition arrived. He traveled to the city eagerly. As Rahul took the stage, his heart was filled with a mixture of nerves and excitement. The crowd falling silent, he strummed the strings of his guitar with passion, pouring his heart and soul into his music. The audience was captivated by his performance, and applause erupted as he finished his piece. Rahul had given it his all, and he felt a sense of accomplishment regardless of the outcome.
Days went by, and the results of the competition were announced. Rahul won the first prize. The judges praised his hard work, dedication, and the emotional connection he established through his music. He was awarded a scholarship to a famous music academy, where he could further better his skills and learn from accomplished musicians. Rahul’s story spread far and wide, inspiring others with his determination and devotion. He became a symbol of the power of hard work and the belief that dreams can come true with unwavering effort.
听力文本
Text 1
W: How many students took the exam last Saturday
M: Well, let me see. Fifty had planned to but not everyone showed up. I believe that we had twenty-five from the Middle East and fifteen from Latin.
Text 2
M: I bought this mobile phone just on Friday. But it doesn’t work now.
W: Is there a problem with it, Sir
M: Well, primarily, it does not appear to function outside the city. It fails to work as a mobile phone as far as I can see.
W: Right, I’ll just have a word with the manager and see what we can do about it.
Text 3
W: I’m afraid we can’t leave the car here.
M: Why
W: I got a ticket last time I parked here. I’m afraid we’ll have to park on the next street.
M: OK. I don’t want to receive another ticket this month.
Text 4
W: Now, please tell me exactly when, where and how this happened.
M: Well, I stopped immediately when the light turned yellow, but this car ran into me from behind.
Text 5
M: Why didn’t you tell me you were going to fly to Shanghai earlier
W: I just decided it on Friday, the day before yesterday.
W: Oh, so how long will you stay there
W: Till next Wednesday.
Text 6
W: Have you received an invitation to Anna’s party
M: I don’t know. I haven’t checked my mail yet. When is the party, by the way
W: On July 10th.
M: That’s too bad. I’m afraid I cannot go. Some friends of mine from Chicago are coming to our city for a visit this Friday. I’ve promised to hang out with them the following day. I can’t get out of that, unfortunately. I wish I could.
W: I’m so sorry to hear that. I was really looking forward to seeing you at the party.
M: Don’t worry. I can go next time. Anna throws parties quite often, after all.
W: But I’m leaving America next month. I’ll be in China for a whole year.
M: Really I cannot believe it.
Text 7
W: Great Lakes Fish. How may I help you
M: I’d like to reserve a table for 6:00 tonight if that’s possible.
W: Certainly. May I have your name, sir And how large is your group, sir
M: My name is Tyler. Including myself, there will be ten of us.
W: And do you have any seating preferences, sir
M: Huh...Excuse me
W: Is there any place you would prefer to sit We do have non-smoking sections.
M: Oh, I see! Um, would it be possible to reserve a table next to the window One with a good view of the city.
W: Yes, we can arrange that. OK, to confirm, you have reserved a table for this evening at 6 p.m., for ten people, by the window.
M: Yes, that’s correct. Thank you!
Text 8
M: Where do you think we should go on holiday this summer, dear
W: I’d like to go to Australia. I know it’s far, but I think it would be something special.
M: I’d really like to go to California. We can relax on the beach and enjoy the sunshine.
W: There are beaches in Australia, too. But I would prefer a more active holiday this year. We could visit the Great Barrier Reef. It would be exciting.
M: Anyway, tell me your plans for an Australian holiday. How long do you think we should spend there
W: I think we should stay there for two weeks. We could spend a week in Sydney and a week at the Great Barrier Reef, including a few days on the beach.
M: That doesn’t sound too bad.
W: We could rent a car and travel around for several days.
M: We must plan our drive before we leave. Let’s get a good guidebook from the bookstore when we go shopping tomorrow.
Text 9
W: Skylight Hotel.
M: I want to reserve a room, please.
W: Yes, sir. When would you like to stay
M: Next Thursday night, that’s the 15th.
W: Let me see. Well, next Thursday night will be the 14th of this month. What’s the exact date, please
M: Well I mean the 15th of this month.
W: That’s Friday night, sir, not Thursday.
M: Oh, yes, you are right.
W: What type of room would you like
M: A single room, please.
W: OK, we do have a single room available on the 15th. The room rate is fifty dollars for one day and ninety dollars for two days.
M: Oh, one day is OK.
W: All right, your name, please
M: Hilton Homer
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M: Now I would like to give you some details about the history of Thanksgiving Day in the United States. In 1620, a boat filled with more than one hundred people sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to settle in the New World. This religious group had begun to question the beliefs of the Church of England and they wanted to separate from it. They settled in what is now the state of Massachusetts. Their first winter in the New World was difficult. They had arrived too late to grow many crops, and without fresh food, half of them died from diseases. The following spring the local Indians taught them how to grow corn, a new food for the colonists. They showed the mother crops to grow in the unfamiliar soil and how to hunt and fish.
In the autumn of 1621, plentiful crops of corn, beans and pumpkins were harvested. The new comers had much to be thankful for, so a feast was planned. They invited the local Indian chief and 90 Indians. The people from Europe roasted turkeys and shared with local Indians. They learned how to cook different kinds of com from the Indians. In the following years, people from Europe began to celebrate the autumn harvest with a feast of thanks. After the Independence Day on July 4th, 1776, Thanksgiving Day officially became an important festival to celebrate. Then in 1863, at the end of a long and bloody civil war, Abraham Lincoln asked all Americans to set aside the last Thursday in November as a day of thanksgiving.

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