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Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations
The Spring Festival is the most important traditional festival in China. It is a time when family members 1 together to celebrate the lunar new year. Several days before the festival, people are busy 2 their houses and buying various kinds of food. Red lanterns and couplets are put up to create a 3 atmosphere.
On New Year’s Eve, the whole family usually sit around the table enjoying a 4 dinner. Dishes like fish and dumplings carry special 5 , representing prosperity and reunion. After dinner, many families stay up late to watch the Spring Festival Gala on TV while 6 melon seeds and chatting happily.
At midnight, fireworks light up the sky, 7 the arrival of the new year. The loud sounds are believed to drive away evil spirits and bring good 8 . During the festival, children are especially excited because they can receive red 9 containing money from elders, which symbolizes good wishes and blessings.
However, with the development of society, some traditional customs are gradually 10 . For example, many cities have 11 fireworks to reduce air pollution. Instead, people choose to send electronic red envelopes through mobile apps, which has become increasingly 12 among the younger generation.
Despite these changes, the 13 meaning of the Spring Festival remains unchanged. It is not just about delicious food or colorful activities, but about family 14 and cultural inheritance. No matter how far away we are, we always try our best to return home, because home is where our 15 lies.
1. A. gather B. leave C. hide D. wander
2. A. painting B. decorating C. repairing D. selling
3. A. sad B. tense C. festive D. silent
4. A. simple B. quick C. heavy D. special
5. A. tastes B. meanings C. prices D. colors
6. A. cracking B. planting C. throwing D. hiding
7. A. forgetting B. ignoring C. marking D. delaying
8. A. danger B. trouble C. debt D. luck
9. A. boxes B. bags C. envelopes D. baskets
10. A. appearing B. disappearing C. improving D. spreading
11. A. forbidden B. encouraged C. invented D. exported
12. A. boring B. difficult C. expensive D. popular
13. A. scientific B. commercial C. spiritual D. physical
14. A. separation B. reunion C. argument D. competition
15. A. heart B. book C. job D. car
Unit 2 Morals and Virtues
Lin Qiaozhi, known as the “Mother of Ten Thousand Babies,” was one of the most 1 doctors in modern Chinese history. Born in 1901, she 2 to study medicine despite her family’s objection, believing that women should have their own careers.
After graduating from Peking Union Medical College, she 3 to the UK and the US for further study. When she returned to China, she 4 herself to helping Chinese women and children. For decades, she 5 early in the morning and worked late into the night, treating patients with great 6 and patience.
What impressed people most was her 7 to patients from all walks of life. Whether they were rich or poor, she treated everyone equally. She often said that a doctor must have a kind 8 and should never refuse any patient in need. Once, she even 9 her own rest time to perform an emergency operation on a patient from the countryside.
Lin never married or had children of her own, yet she 10 over 50,000 babies in her lifetime. She lived a simple life and 11 most of her savings to a kindergarten and a hospital. Her 12 to medicine and her selfless spirit have inspired countless medical workers.
Today, her story is still widely 13 among young people. Many medical students choose her as their role 14 , hoping to follow in her footsteps. Her life teaches us that true greatness comes from dedication to others rather than 15 for oneself.
1. A. ordinary B. famous C. lazy D. careless
2. A. refused B. agreed C. decided D. forgot
3. A. traveled B. walked C. escaped D. returned
4. A. added B. introduced C. compared D. devoted
5. A. played B. slept C. woke D. stayed
6. A. care B. fear C. doubt D. pride
7. A. silence B. rudeness C. coldness D. kindness
8. A. head B. heart C. hand D. foot
9. A. looked up B. picked up C. gave up D. made up
10. A. delivered B. received C. adopted D. borrowed
11. A. wasted B. donated C. lent D. lost
12. A. introduction B. reaction C. attention D. contribution
13. A. told B. forgotten C. remembered D. doubted
14. A. model B. player C. teacher D. doctor
15. A. waiting B. asking C. paying D. seeking
Unit 3 Diverse Cultures
San Francisco is a city that truly 1 diverse cultures. Walking along its streets, you can hear different languages, smell various foods, and see people wearing 2 clothing from all over the world.
One of the most famous areas is Chinatown, the 3 Chinese community outside Asia. As you enter through the Dragon Gate, you feel as if you have been 4 to another country. The streets are lined with traditional Chinese buildings, and the air is filled with the 5 of delicious dim sum. During the Spring Festival, lion dances and firecrackers attract thousands of 6 .
Not far away is the Mission District, where Mexican culture 7 strongly. Colorful murals cover the walls, telling stories of the local people’s history and struggles. The 8 here serve authentic Mexican tacos and burritos that will make your mouth water.
What makes San Francisco special is not just the 9 of different cultures, but how they exist together 10 . People from various backgrounds live as neighbors, sharing their traditions while 11 new customs from others. This cultural mixing has produced unique art, music, and food that cannot be found 12 else.
However, maintaining this diversity is not without 13 . As housing prices rise, some long-time residents are forced to leave their neighborhoods. Many people worry that the city may lose its cultural 14 in the future.
Still, San Francisco remains a shining example of how different cultures can come together to create something beautiful. It teaches us that our 15 lie not in our differences, but in our ability to embrace them.
1. A. rejects B. represents C. hides D. forgets
2. A. traditional B. uniform C. similar D. expensive
3. A. smallest B. cleanest C. newest D. oldest
4. A. warned B. invited C. transported D. refused
5. A. sound B. sight C. smell D. touch
6. A. locals B. visitors C. workers D. drivers
7. A. develops B. disappears C. changes D. survives
8. A. hospitals B. schools C. restaurants D. libraries
9. A. presence B. absence C. distance D. silence
10. A. secretly B. peacefully C. nervously D. angrily
11. A. learning B. forgetting C. hating D. avoiding
12. A. nowhere B. somewhere C. anywhere D. everywhere
13. A. dreams B. jokes C. games D. challenges
14. A. identity B. safety C. silence D. wealth
15. A. weaknesses B. strengths C. excuses D. mistakes
Unit 4 Space Exploration
Human beings have always been 1 by the mystery of space. For thousands of years, we have looked up at the stars and wondered what lies 2 our planet. This curiosity has driven us to explore the unknown and push the 3 of human achievement.
The space age officially began in 1957 when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first artificial satellite. Twelve years later, American astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first person to 4 on the moon, saying the famous words: “That’s one small step for man, one giant 5 for mankind.”
Since then, space exploration has made remarkable 6 . Space stations have been built, allowing astronauts to live and work in space for months. Robots have been sent to Mars to 7 for signs of life. Telescopes like Hubble have captured breathtaking images of distant galaxies, helping us understand the 8 of the universe.
China has also made great contributions to space exploration. In 2003, Yang Liwei became the first Chinese astronaut to 9 into space aboard Shenzhou-5. More recently, the successful launch of the Tianhe core module marked the beginning of China’s own space station, Tiangong. The Chang’e missions have brought back 10 samples from the moon, while the Zhurong rover has explored the surface of Mars.
However, space exploration comes with huge 11 and risks. It requires enormous financial investment and advanced technology. Astronauts face dangerous conditions including radiation and 12 gravity. Despite these difficulties, many scientists believe that exploring space is 13 because it helps us understand our planet better and may provide solutions to problems like climate change and resource 14 .
As we look to the future, the dream of sending humans to Mars is becoming increasingly 15 . Who knows what amazing discoveries await us in the vast universe
1. A. frightened B. fascinated C. disappointed D. confused
2. A. beyond B. inside C. under D. beside
3. A. windows B. buttons C. doors D. limits
4. A. fall B. jump C. walk D. land
5. A. jump B. leap C. step D. walk
6. A. progress B. mistakes C. excuses D. jokes
7. A. wait B. search C. pay D. call
8. A. origin B. end C. surface D. noise
9. A. drive B. rush C. dive D. travel
10. A. rock B. water C. soil D. air
11. A. profits B. costs C. jokes D. gifts
12. A. normal B. high C. zero D. double
13. A. dangerous B. useless C. boring D. worthwhile
14. A. shortage B. increase C. quality D. safety
15. A. unnecessary B. impossible C. possible D. unpopular
Unit 5 The Value of Money
Money is a necessary part of modern life, but its true value is often 1 . Many people believe that having more money will bring them happiness, yet research shows that once basic needs are met, additional wealth has little 2 on overall well-being.
The story of Ebenezer Scrooge from Charles Dickens’ novel teaches us an important lesson about money. Scrooge was a wealthy businessman who 3 every penny. He lived in a cold, empty house and had no friends because he 4 to share anything with others. Despite his riches, he led a miserable life 5 by loneliness.
On Christmas Eve, Scrooge was visited by three spirits who showed him his past, present, and future. He realized that money alone could not buy 6 or love. When he woke up on Christmas morning, he decided to 7 his ways. He bought a big turkey for a poor family, donated to charity, and 8 Christmas dinner with his relatives. For the first time in years, he truly felt happy.
This story reminds us that money is merely a tool. When used 9 , it can improve our lives and help those in 10 . However, when we become obsessed with 11 it, we may lose sight of what really matters—family, friendship, and health.
A wise person once said, “It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes 12 .” Indeed, the best things in life are free: a beautiful sunset, a good conversation with a friend, or a 13 from a loved one. These moments cannot be purchased with any amount of money.
Therefore, we should develop a healthy 14 toward money. Work hard to earn it, spend it wisely, save some for the future, but never let it 15 your life. Remember, you are the master of money, not its slave.
1. A. understood B. misunderstood C. invented D. printed
2. A. example B. effort C. excuse D. effect
3. A. spent B. wasted C. saved D. borrowed
4. A. refused B. agreed C. promised D. managed
5. A. filled B. surrounded C. followed D. controlled
6. A. health B. happiness C. knowledge D. strength
7. A. remember B. keep C. forget D. change
8. A. cooked B. missed C. enjoyed D. ordered
9. A. wisely B. quickly C. secretly D. carelessly
10. A. danger B. need C. trouble D. debt
11. A. earning B. losing C. hiding D. counting
12. A. trouble B. progress C. sense D. happiness
13. A. house B. gift C. smile D. car
14. A. attitude B. distance C. relation D. attention
15. A. build B. improve C. save D. control
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Unit 1
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Unit 2
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Unit 3
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Unit 4
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Unit 5
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