Santa's little helper

Traditional Christmas shopping customs1 Once again, it's that time of year, when all good men and women settle their differences, get back in touch with old friends and loved ones, and do their utmost to enjoy some centuries-old traditions of Christmas shopping.2 At the start of the Christmas shopping season is Stir-up Sunday. This used to be a display of family unity when everyone went to the grocer's shop to buy the flour, eggs and jars of dried fruit, and then stand around the kitchen table helping Mother or Grandmother make the Christmas pudding. Each member of the family would take it in turns to stir up, or mix, the ingredients and make a secret wish.3 These days it has become the custom, just before we go to the market to order the turkey, for Mother to say, "With all your family coming for Christmas lunch, we'll need a ten-kilo turkey," and Father to reply "Ten kilos! You must be kidding! We'll have to saw it in half to getit in the oven." Then number one Son says "Why don't we have a goose this year?" and number two Son says, "What about roast duck?" and finally, number one Daughter "Stirs it Up" by saying in disgust, "But you know I don't eat any meat whatsoever, all those poor turkeys, what about us vegetarians?" It's then traditional for Father to make a wish, not a secret one but at the top of his voice, "I wish you'd eat proper food like the rest of us!"4 Then there's the custom of Buying our Overseas Relatives Presents on the Last Day of Posting. It begins like this. Someone notices that there's scarcely one day left before parcels to distant countries need to be sent. Then Mother and Father play a game calledIt's-your-side-of-the-family-not-my-side, usually until they won't speak to each other ever again (so, about five minutes). Then Father (for it's always him) rushes into town in a panic to buy something like socks or a tea towel, nothing too heavy because of the postage costs, and definitely not the same present as he bought last year.5 Another tradition is Hunt the Parking Space. This involves the annual triumph of hope against experience—taking the car into town to go Christmas shopping. Traditionally, Father will steer the car round and round the parking lots, watching for some Merry Christmas shopper staggering past with bags and presents, and then following them, like the Three Wise Men following the star 2,000 years ago, until they leadthe family to their parking place.6 At Christmas on street corners in British and American cities, you'll find the brass band of the local Salvation Army playing Christmas music to the shoppers. Mothers and fathers, sons and daughters stop to listen to some of the season's best-loved songs. Then one of the Salvation Army soldiers takes out a collecting box, asking those around for a donation to buy gifts for the less fortunate members of the community. At this point, Father will collect his bags, and start to walk quickly away, signalling to the children to follow. This is the old tradition of Father Not Having any Spare Change, and is usually accompanied by the words, "Come along, children, God will provide!" as he "pretends" to vanish without paying.7 Perhaps the best-loved Christmas custom is Buying the Christmas Tree. This is traditionally left until the very last moment, long after all the good trees have disappeared. Mother reminds Father that the family needs a tree, Father replies that Christmas trees are a waste of money, and the children start to cry. So Father goes into town by bus, because the traffic is awful, and buys the last tree, traditionally the smallest tree possible, with the most peculiar shape, from a man on a street corner who demands a traditional Excessive Payment "because it's Christmas". Father then utters the words, "The price of trees ... it's an absolute scandal," hands over large numbers of bank notes, and proceeds to bring the tree home somehow. When the bus driver sees Father with the tree, trying to get on a bus which is packed stiff with shoppers, he greets him with the words, "You can't get on here with that!"8 The final tradition is Collecting the Turkey. After everyone has bought all their presents, wrapped them and stored them under the Christmas tree, it's time to force their way back into town, through crowded streets, carol singers and bell-ringers, wrapping paper salesmen, past Father Christmas going ho ho ho, office workers on the way home drunk, young women wearing Santa's little helper hats, and venture into the market. As day turns slowly to night, the shop lights come on, the Christmas music plays at top volume, and the family makes its way to the butcher's shop. Hanging high above the crowds are vast sides of red beef, deer without their heads, rabbits still in their fur socks, pink-looking pigs and of course, the turkeys. At this point, in a tradition which is an echo of Stir-up Sunday, number one Daughter has to say in disgust, "Oh, it's so gross! I can't believe you'd ever eat all that meat!"9 Happy Christmas Shopping!传统的圣诞购物习俗又是圣诞节了，所有的善男信女都该放下他们的分歧，重新与老朋友和心爱的人联系，尽情享受几百年来的圣诞节购物传统了。

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Christmas Day was coming. I was just a kid then, and my big sister told me there was no Santa Claus. I fled to my Grandma because she would be straight with me. I knew Grandma always told me the truth. Grandma was home, and I told her everything. She was ready for me. “No Santa Claus!” She shouted. “Ridiculous! Don’t believe it.” That rumor has been going around for years, and it makes me mad, plain mad.“Now, put on your coat, and let’s go.”“Go where,Grandma?” I asked. “Where” turned out to be Kerby’s General Store, the one store in town that had a little bit of just about everything. As we walked through its doors, Grandma handed me ten dollars. “Take this money,” she said, “and buy something for some one who needs it. I’ll wait for you in the car.” Then she turned and walked out of Kerby’s.I was only eight years old. I’d often gone shopping with my mother, but never had I shopped for anything all by myself. The store seemed big and crowded, full of people competing to finish their Christmas shopping. For a few moments I just stood there, confused, holding that ten-dollar bill, wondering what to buy and who to buy it for. I suddenly thought of Bobby Decker, who was a kid with bad breath and messy hair. He sat right behind me in Mrs Pollock’s grade two class. Bobby Decker didn’t have a coat. I knew that because he never went out for recess (放假) during the winter. His mother always wrote a note, telling the teacher that he had a cough, but we kids knew tha t Bobby Decker didn’t have a cough, and he didn’t have a coat. I would buy Bobby Decker a coat! I settled on a red one, which looked really warm, and he would like that.“Is this a Christmas present for someone?” the lady behind the counter asked kindly, a s I laid my ten dollars down. “Yes.”The nice lady smiled at me, put the coat in a bag and wished me a Merry Christmas.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。

The Simpsons FamilyThe Simpsons are a famous cartoon family from the American TV show "The Simpsons." The show is very popular and has been on TV for many years. The Simpsons family consists of five main members: Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie.Homer Simpson is the father. He works at a nuclear power plant in the town of Springfield. Homer is known for his love of donuts and beer. He is often lazy and makes many mistakes, but he loves his family very much.Marge Simpson is the mother. She has tall blue hair and is very kind and patient. Marge takes care of the household and is often the voice of reason in the family. She loves her family and works hard to keep everyone happy and healthy.Bart Simpson is the oldest child. He is ten years old and is very mischievous. Bart loves to play pranks and often gets into trouble at school. Despite his naughty behavior, he has a good heart and loves his family.Lisa Simpson is the middle child. She is eight years old and is very smart. Lisa loves to read books and play the saxophone. She cares about the environment and social issues. Lisa is often frustrated by her family's behavior, but she also loves them deeply.Maggie Simpson is the baby of the family. She doesn't speak yet, but she is very observant. Maggie is often seen with her pacifier in her mouth. Even though she is very young, she sometimes surprises everyone with her cleverness.The Simpsons have a pet dog named Santa's Little Helper and a cat named Snowball II. The family lives in a house in the town of Springfield, which has many quirky characters and interesting places.The Simpsons are a funny and loving family. They may have their differences and face many challenges, but they always stick together and support each other. This makes them a beloved family to many viewers around the world.。

【导语】海阔凭你跃，天⾼任你飞。

愿你信⼼满满，尽展聪明才智;妙笔⽣花，谱下锦绣⽂章。

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以下是⽆忧考为⼤家整理的《⼩学英语课外阅读100篇图书⽬录》供您查阅。

1 We are not in New York! 2 Wonderful water 3 I am a giant. 4 I painted the table, too 5 Sleep 6 A penny 7 Another half 8 Peace 9 Jumbo jet 10 He will only spend it on his second wife 11 The tree frog 12 What's that noise? 13 How old is she? 14 The oak tree 15 The wizard 16 Bees 17 A business trip 18 We don't want you to go away 19 My favourite clothes 20 Pencil and eraser 21 The wolf plays the flute for the clever lamb 22 A rich father 23 Rope or ox? 24 How did the bear get his lunch? 25 Winter and spring 26 A holiday from school 27 But the teacher cried 28 Jack gets dressed. 29 Good night, Bird! 30 The tent is too small. 31 We live in the computer age. 32 A fruit is a suitcass for seeds. 33 There is something nice inside your drum. 34 An unusual boss 35 A huge parade 36 A beautiful rooster 37 A lazy boy 38 Fire fighters 39 School is starting! 40 The giraffe 41 Insects in a garden 42 Animal eyes 43 The horse and the donkey 44 The two dogs 45 My first and my last 46 The fox ond the goat 47 The tiger 48 The magic spell 49 Whose feather is more beautiful? 50 The flying elephant 51 Which tire was flat? 52 Do you notice anything unusual about me? 53 The cheese and the mouse 54 Different countries 55 Donny, a smart dog 56 I'm too ill. 57 The rich man and the poor tailor 58 I am Doddy, the dolphin 59 Salt 60 When will Daddy come home? 61 Crocodile's smile 62 Where are the keys? 63 The ant and the elephant 64 The Olympics of the bear family 65 The hungry mouse 66 A bad doctor 67 Ants everywhere! 68 I con't wait for spring to come! 69 Guess the animals 70 Fly a kite 71 A cheap meal 72 My secret team 73 Popcorn fun 74 Father, son and the donkey 75 How did the mice beat the man? 76 Better than you 77 A lucky seed 78 A lucky letter 79 Why does Pluto have thin legs? 80 The sky is falling. 81 Jeffery, the Gian 82 Santa's little helper 83 No pets! 84 The donkey and the little dog 85 A dead kitty 86 The banker and the pauper 87 Alan goes to a new school. 88 The story of stone soup 89 Frank's bad day 90 The fishing trip 91 The clever rabbit 92 Frogs in the pond-the growth of frogs 93 Frogs in the pond-a toy frog 94 Frogs in the pond-a man catching frogs 95 Frogs in the pond-a good idea 96 Frogs in the pond-let's protect frogs! 97 Kids like to take care of things. 98 Kids like to help with housework. 99 It's not easy being a kid at home! 100 It's not easy being a kid at school!。

关于圣诞老人的英语故事英语故事教学是一个以故事讲述和故事表演为主,融合游戏、儿歌等形式的综合过程。

在幼儿英语故事教学中,教师可采用故事欣赏与理解、关键词汇与句型教授、再次熟悉故事、表演故事以及故事延伸与扩展等策略。

店铺整理了关于圣诞老人的英语故事，欢迎阅读!关于圣诞老人的英语故事篇一Daisy and her thirteen-year-old sister, Mia, had been fighting a great deal during the last year. This often can happen when you combine a strong-willed two-year-old, who is sure she is always right, with a young adolescent.黛西和她13岁的姐姐米雅，经常不是吵架就是打架。

把一个两岁大的倔丫头和13岁的姐姐争对错，吵架斗嘴动手不会是什么新鲜事。

Daisy's parents, trying to take advantage of her newfound interest in Santa Claus, reminded the two-year-old that Santa was watching and he was unhappy when he saw children argue and fight. This had little impact on little Mia who really didn't understand.黛西最近对圣诞老人相当感兴趣，黛西的父母便利用这点，经常提醒黛西：“圣诞老人正看着你们呢，他看着小孩子大家会非常的不高兴的。

”这对稀里糊涂的米雅稍稍有点用。

'I'll just have to tell Santa about your misbehaviour,' the mother said as she picked up the phone and dialed. Mia's eyes grew big as her mother asked, 'Mrs. Claus?' [it was really Daisy and Mia's aunt as Santa's real line was busy] if she could put Santa on the line.黛西的妈妈说：“我要把你们的坏行为告诉圣诞老人”，于是若有其事的拿起电话，还拨了号码。

101 "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire" 1.He sings like an angel.找不到怎么形容一个人唱歌好听吗？试试这个吧！ 2.Bart恶搞圣诞medley唱道：Robin lai d an egg，听上去像是说Robin下了一个蛋，实际上lay an egg意为失败，尤指在向公众演示时没能引起兴趣等。

To lay an egg means to fail to make people enjoy or be interes ted in something. 例句：Our first two sketches got big laughs, but the next two laid an egg. 我们头两个小品逗乐了观众，后两个却反应平平。

3.So I guess life goes on.生活仍将继续。

遇到不开心或不幸之事时对自己说life goes on或life must go on，希望自己不要沉溺于过往。

4.Lisa got straight A's.意为Lisa得了全A。

5.For heaven' s sake, for Pete's sale,for goodness'sake, for crying out loud都表示I am annoyed or supri sed by this! 6.D'oh!这个经典了，每当Homer伤到自己，或认识到自己做了傻事，或有坏事临头时他都会说D'oh! 7.ain't想必大家一定见过无数次，Ain't is a contr action （缩写）originally for "am not" and "are not", but now typically meaning "is not", "am not", "are not", "has not", or "have not". Recently it has also been used as a contrac tion of "did not", as in I ain't know that. 8.Can't you take a hint? take a hi nt意为to understand or do something that is communicated indirectly. 例句：I can ta ke a hint - if you don't want to talk about it, that's OK with me. "Weren't you goin g to check your messages?" she asked. I took the hint and left. 9.Homer布置好彩灯后对Marge说Turn on the juice.这里juice当然不是果汁，而是电，juice也可指汽油，石油等，如My car is running out of juice.我的车快没油了。

第8课时八年级上册Units 4~6Ⅰ。

单项填空1．（2018·重庆A卷）—I have a bad cold。

—Sorry to hear that. You’d better go to see a at once。

A．doctor B．cook C．writer D．farmer2．（2018·广东汕头龙湖模拟)—The story is so amazing! It's the most interesting story I've ever read。

-But I'm afraid it won’t be liked by 。

A．everybody B．somebodyC．anybody D．nobody3．（2019·预测）He was late this morning， because the bus was too for him to get on。

A．quiet B．tidyC．crowded D．noisy4．（2018·安徽合肥三模)—You know what? John has invented a walking machine for the old.—Really? He is so .A．confident B．friendlyC．funny D．creative5．(2018·山东临沂中考）Of all the blue holes in the world， Sansha Yongle Blue Hole in the South China Sea is now . It is 300.89 meters deep。

A．deeper B．very deepC．as deep as D．the deepest6．（2018·吉林长春月考)After the rebuilding, our school is becoming 。

圣诞节英⽂谜语和答案1.The time when everyone gets Santamental.Christmas:2. The 3 stages of man:He believes in Santa Claus.He doesn't believe in Santa Claus.He is Santa Claus.3. Did you hear that one of Santa's reindeer now works for P &G?It's true. Comet cleans sinks!4. How would you fire Santa?Give him the sack...5. If athletes get athletes foot, what do astronauts get?Missle toe!6. If Santa Claus and Mrs.Claus had a child, what would he be called?A subordinate Claus.7. What did Santa say when his toys misbehaved?Toys will be toys.8. What do aliens say when they land in the North Pole?Take me to your heater.9. What do elves learn in school?The Elf-abet!10. What do elves put on their candy canes?Their tongues.11. What do you call a cat on the beach at Christmastime?Sandy claws.12. What did one Christmas tree say to the other Christmas tree?I really go fire you!13. What did one angel say to the other angel?Halo there!14. What did Santa shout to his toys on Christmas Eve?Okay everyone, sack time!15. What do penguins ride?Ice-Cycles.16. What do you call a gigantic polar bear?Nothing,you just run away!17. What do you do if Santa gets stuck in your chimney?18. What do you get if you cross Santa with a detective?Santa Clues.19. What do you have in December that you don't have in any other month? The letter "D".20. What happens when you drop a snowball into a glass of water?It gets wet.21. What is claustrophobia?Fear of Santa.22. What nationality is Santa Claus?North Polish.23. Where do you go to get holly for Christmas?The Holly-land.24. Where is the best place to put your Christmas tree?After your Christmas one and your Christmas two.25. Why does Santa's sled get such good mileage?Because it has long-distance runners on each side.26. Why is Christmas just like a day at the office?You do all the work and the fat guy with the suit gets all the credit.27. Why is it so cold on Christmas?Because it's in Decembrrrrrrrrrr!28. Why is the month of December so popular?It has a lot of dates.29. Who delivers presents to baby sharks at Christmas?Santa Jaws.30. What do you get if you deep fry Santa Claus?Crisp Kringle.31. What did Jack Frost say to Frosty the Snowman?Have an ice day!32. What do you call a snowman on roller blades?Snow mobile.33. What do you call the bells on Santa's sleigh?Kringle bells.34. Why was Santa's little helper depressed?Because he had low elf esteem.35. What goes Ho-Thud,Ho-Thud,Ho-Thud?Santa Claus jumping rope.36. What is a skunk's favorite holiday song?Jingle Smells.37. What is Frosty's favorite breakfast cereal?Snow Flakes.38. A man works only once a year. Who is he?Santa Claus39. What man cannot live in a house?Snowman40. What do angry mice send to each other at Christmas? Cross mouse cards.党答案。

2023年河南省安阳市内黄县中考二模英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________节) repeated itself until the soup had cabbage, carrots, onions, and beets—indeed, a full pot of soup that could feed everyone in the village was ready.This story describes when there are not enough resources(资源), humans will store things. We do not want to share. The story of stone soup helps us realize that, in doing so, we often stop ourselves and everyone else from having a feast(盛宴).The meaning of this story goes far beyond food. We keep to ourselves ideas, love, and energy, thinking we will be richer, but in fact we make the world, and ourselves, poorer. The traveler was able to see that the villagers were holding back, and he had the ability to inspire(激发) them to give. In this way, they created a large meal that none of them could have created alone.Are you like one of the villagers? If you come forward and share your gifts, you will inspire others to do the same. The reward is a feast that can feed many.6．What does the underlined word “suspiciously” most probably mean? ________.A．Doubtfully B．ExcitedlyC．Curiously D．Fearfully7．Why did the traveler put a stone into the pot? ________A．To teach the villagers to cook a soup with stone.B．To inspire the villagers to bring out their own food.C．To prove to the villagers that he didn’t want their food.D．To help villagers to survive by giving them some food.8．What can we learn from the text? ________A．Storing things in hard times is human nature.B．A good leader is very necessary in hard times.C．Skills are needed to inspire people to share with others.D．Sharing is more important than keeping things to oneself.9．Which words can best describe the traveler? ________.A．Cruel and dishonestB．Foolish and selfishC．Wise and warmheartedD．Lovely and hardworking10．What is the text? ________.A．A storyB．A poemC．An interviewD．An introductionMost people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words, we make our own happiness.Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future—for example, getting into college or getting a good job that we fail to enjoy the present（现在）. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.Another secret of living a happy life is to be active, and hobbies make you forget your problems and time. Many people experience this by dancing, swimming or playing a sport. You can forget about your problems, and only think about the activity.Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for an elderly person, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.11．The passage gives us three pieces of advice on ________.A．how to solve problemB．how to find happinessC．how to enjoy lifeD．how to succeed12．The third paragraph tells us that ________.A．the more friends you have,the happier you will beB．we shouldn’t think about our futureC．happiness is to enjoy the simple things in lifeD．some people fail to help others13．The writer thinks that ________.A．it’s wrong to spend time on workB．everyone knows how to live a happier lifeC．hobbies take up too much timeD．doing good things for someone can make you happier 14．Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage? ________ A．Reading a good book.B．Traveling to a foreign country.C．Playing a sport.D．Spending time with close friends.15．The best title（标题）of this passage is ________.A．The Secrets of HappinessB．Money Makes You HappyC．Helping Others Makes You HappyD．Good Friends Make You Happy二、阅读还原5选5三、完形填空四、短文选词填空六、填写适当的句子补全对话七、材料作文56．我们在变化中成长，成长让我们的人生充满意义。

新外研（WY）版初中⼋年级下册英语Module5单元测试卷（含答案解析）Module 5过关测试⼀、单项选择(每⼩题1分，共15分)1. These ________ in the movie are very popular ________ children.A. heroes; inB. heroes; withC. heros; inD. heros; with2. The boy ________Danny is a friend of mine.A. callsB. calledC. is calledD. call3. It's time for us________ morning exercises. Let's________ downstairs.A. do；goB. to do; to goC. to do; goD. doing; go4. I'm sorry that I have kept you ________ me for a long time.A. waiting toB. to waitC. waiting forD. to wait for5. They stopped ________ when they saw the teacher.A. to fightingB. fightingC. foughtD. to fight6. The man made such a ________ speech that all the audience at the meeting felt ________.A. boring; boringB. boring; boredC. bored; boringD. bored; bored7. —Excuse me，but can you tell me where the nearest bank is?—Just ________ going for two more blocks and you'll see it.A. keepB. to keepC. keepingD. keeps8. —Oh，my God！I ________ you were in Beijing，too! When did you come?—I have lived in Beijing since 2015.A. don't knowB. didn't knowC. haven't knownD. wasn't know9. I________ think they________ win the game tomorrow.A. /; won'tB. don't; willC. don't；/D. don't; won't10. The workers________ a new city. There was nothing before.A. inventedB. discoveredC. createdD. found11. About ________of the students in Grade Nine this year were born in the________.A. three five; 1996B. three fifths; 1990sC. third fifth; 1997D. third fifths; 1990s12. Are you alone？I just want to have a ________ word with you.A. singleB. newC. privateD. certain13. —Do you like Sichuan food?—Yes. My brothers and I ________ like hot food very much.B. bothC. eitherD. neither14. We have lived in this city ________ we left the university.A. so thatB. because ofC. sooner or laterD. ever since15. —Did you watch the football game yesterday?—Yes，I did. John is really a dark horse. Nobody ________ him to go so far.A. wantedB. encouragedC. expectedD. hoped⼆、完形填空(每⼩题2分，共20分)Vincent got up at half past six in the morning. He hurriedly put on his clothes and finished the ______16 prepared by Grandma. His grandparents were the only two people ______17 with him. As soon as he waved goodbye to them, Vincent ______18 out to the small car park (停车场). Dad's car was already there.“Good morning, Dad. You are earlier than I expected，” said Vincent. And h e got into the car happily.“I ______19 you，” Dad smiled and drove off.“Me too. ______20 can I live with Mum and you again？” asked Vincent.“I've told you hundreds of times. Mum will be back in two months. We will live together again then. Mum always loves her ______21 and she wants to take the chance to meet more clients (客户)，” Dad explained. “And her boss told her that she might become the manager. Are you ______22？”“Not at all. Is work more important than me？” asked Vincent.“No, of course not. You are the most important to Mum and Dad, ______23 we have to work. You will understand us when you grow up，” said Dad as he ______24 at the school gate.Vincent got out of the ______25. Dad drove off, going back to his office.16. A.breakfast B. lunchC. supperD. dinner17. A.working B. climbingC. livingD. separating18. A.kept B. rushedC. pointed19. A.beat B. askC. hateD. miss20. A.Why B. WhoC. WhenD. Where21. A.housework B. gardenC. jobD. trousers22. A.happy B. healthyC. honestD. strict23. A.or B. becauseC. afterD. but24. A.moved B. stoppedC. metD. shouted25. A.house B. officeC. schoolD. car三、阅读理解(每⼩题2分, 共10分)26.People well know cartoon series Blue's Clues for its ________.A. early childhood development skillsB. Emmy AwardsC. funny storiesD. true love27. Blue's Clues keeps a great source for ________.A. childrenB. adultsC. old peopleD. people of all ages28. ________ is trained very well.A. Santa's Little HelperB. SimpsonC. LaddieD. Griffin29. Which of the following is TRUE?A. The cartoon series Blue's Clues never got Emmy Awards.B. Santa's Little Helper left the Simpsons at last.C. The Griffin's dog is well known for his intelligence.D. Lady and the Tramp are brother and sister.30. The passage mainly tells us ________.A. cartoon storiesB. children's favoriteC. cartoon dogsD. funny pictures四、任务型阅读(每⼩题2分，共10分)Maybe Snoopy is the coolest dog in the world. Maybe Snoopy is one of the greatest kids on two legs. He is a happy-go-lucky(逍遥⾃在的)dog everyone loves. Snoopy is the pet of Charlie Brown, whose name Snoopy can never remember. For Snoopy, h is master is just“that round-headed kid”who brings him his meals. Snoopy never speaks, but he can make himself understood by using facial expressions(⾯部表情)and thought balloons(思想泡泡).①In Snoopy's little head, he is everything but a dog. Since the 1960s, Snoopy has been standing on two legs instead of four and doing independent thinking. Here are two perfect examples to prove this point. Charlie once told Snoopy, “Look, Snoopy. That boy throws a branch, then his dog will run to pick it and bring the branch b ack. ”Hearing this, Snoopy picked up a branch and threw it.At another time, Charlie read his newspaper to Snoopy，“It says that there will be a dog show. Will you think aboutit？”Snoopy thought，“How can I? I don't even have a dog！”31. What does Snoopy think of his master?________________________________________________________________________ 32. 将①处画线句⼦译成汉语。

______阶段综合测试(一)______[测试范围：七年级上、下册时间：100分钟分值：100分]Ⅰ.完形填空(10分)Tom, eleven years old, was in bed in hospital. Several days ago, while he was playing baseball, he __1__ and his head hit the ground. The doctors believed that he might never get well.“He seems to have given up __2__. So medicine won't work. Perhaps he needs something else，” said one of the doctors. “When I visit Tom, all he __3__ says is that he would like to meet Babe Ruth.” To meet Babe Ruth, of course, was almost __4__. Babe Ruth was the most famous baseball player in the States and he was very busy.The next day Tom's father managed to tell Babe Ruth about the __5__ of Tom on the phone. Twenty-four hours later, as Tom was lying in his hospital room, Babe Ruth walked in. Young Tom couldn't __6__ it really was Babe.Babe Ruth sat down at Tom's bed and said, “Now listen, kid, you've got to get __7__. I've brought you a new American League baseball. You must start throwing it.”Tom's father just stayed there, saying nothing. His eyes were full of __8__ the great man.For Tom, this was the __9__ of a new life, once he thought he would never be saved. To his doctors' surprise, young Tom walked out of the hospital on his own feet a few weeks later. He was able to live a healthy life all __10__ the help of Babe Ruth.()1.A.fell B．shouted C．shot D．felt()2.A.dreams B．hope C．belief D．luck()3.A.already B．almost C．still D．hardly()4.A.possible B．impossible C．helpful D．helpless()5.A.story B．accident C．action D．joke()6.A.believe B．doubt C．understand D．hope()7.A.happy B．well C．active D．good()8.A.respect for B．excitement of C．satisfaction with D．happiness of()9.A.ending B．beginning C．opening D．closing()10.A.to B．without C．because of D．becauseⅡ.阅读理解(30分)A(续表)()11.People are familiar with the cartoon series Blue's Clues for its ________.A．childhood development B．Emmy awardC．funny stories D．true love()12.Blue's Clues keeps a great source for ________．A．children B．youngstersC．old people D．people of all ages()13.________ is trained very well.A．Little Helper B．SimpsonC．Laddie D．Griffin()14.Which of the following is TRUE?A．The cartoon series Blue's Clues never got Emmy awards.B．Santa's Little Helper left the Simpsons at last.C．The Griffin's dog is well-known for his intelligence.D．Lady and the Tramp are brother and sister.()15.The passage mainly tells us ________.A．cartoon stories B．children's favoriteC．cartoon dogs D．funny picturesBHave you ever dreamed about sending a letter to yourself or your friend in the future? Express mail (快递) is a fast way to send your letters. There is another type of mail appearing in China as a new business—future mail.“The letter should be sent next Mother's Day and not a day earlier！” Lin Xiaofan, a college student in Shanghai, tells one of the companies offering the service.Lin Xiaofan wrote the letter to her mother nearly a year earlier to express her love to her mother for next Mother's Day. “Offering this service makes people slow down and lets them understand the meaning of ‘time’ in another way，” said Zheng Zhimin, manager at a “future mail” company. Zheng thinks “future mail” letters help remind us of care, friendship and love.While “future mail”is becoming more and more popular, some people are wondering what will happen if the postal address changes or if the company goes broken before the letters arrive.Zheng said customers are glad to sign a contract(签订合同) to make sure that they can be compensated if their letters are lost or damaged.Most of the customers are college students and young white-collar(白领) workers. Psychologists(心理学家) said that young Chinese might have a new way to express their feelings through this service. Most people put their hopes and wishes in the letter so that they can experience the connection(联系) between the past and the present when they receive the letter.()16.“Future mail” is a(an) ________ way to send your letter.A．fast B．old C．new D．cheap()17.The underlined word “compensated” means “________” in Chinese.A．赔偿B．完成C．送达D．抛弃()18.The “future mail” service is popular among ________．A．junior students B．college studentsC．children D．blue-collar workers()19.The “future mail” service can help us ________．A．sign a contractB．express our love and careC．forget friendshipD．understand the meaning of “time” in a wrong way()20.You'd better use “future mail” if you want to ________．A．save money from sending express mailB．send a birthday gift to your friend quicklyC．talk with your friends about your life freelyD．send your best wishes to yourself on January 1, 2020CA young man with a large bag on his back came far away for a master(大师). He said, “Master, I'm so lonely and so painful that the long trip makes me tired out, my shoes worn out, my feet cut, and my hands also injured and bleeding…Why can't I find the_sun in the heart？”The master asked, “What do you put in your large bag？”The young man said, “It is very important to me, inside it including the pain each time I fall, the tears each time I'm hurt, the trouble each time I feel lonely…Depending on it, I can come to you here.”The master took the young man to the river, where they crossed in a boat. On the other side of the river, the master said, “Hurry on your journey carrying the boat！”“What, carrying the boat？” the young man was surprised. “It is so heavy. How can I carry it？”“Yes, you can't carry it，” the master just smiled and said. “When you cross the river, the boat is useful. But after crossing it, you will put down the boat and hurry on. If not, it will become a burden (负担). Pain, loneliness and tears—all these are useful to life. They can improve life, but if you don't forget them all the time, they will become the burden in life. Put it down! Life can't bear (承受) a heavy burden.”The young man put down his bag and hurried on. He walked easily and happily, and much faster than before.()21.What do the underlined words “the sun” mean probably?A．Health. B．Wealth.C．Success. D．Happiness.()22.What was in the young man's large bag?A．Clothes, tears and food. B．Pain, tears and trouble.C．Clothes, food and water. D．Pain, water and trouble.()23.How did the master and the young man cross the river?A．By boat. B．On foot.C．By swimming. D．By walking across the bridge.()24.Why did the master ask the young man to carry the boat?A．To teach him to improve his life.B．To tell him the boat is very useful.C．To tell him the boat is very important.D．To teach him to put down his burden.()25.How did the young man feel after he put down his bag at last?A．Awful. B．Painful.C．Relaxed. D．Surprised.Ⅲ.任务型阅读(10分)阅读下面文章，从下面的方框中选出能填入短文空白处的最佳选项。

1Stop fighting with your sister!2-She took my glue!-It's not yours! This is family glue!3Stop it! This is Thanksgiving!4So glue friendly,or I'll take your glue away!5This isn't about glue.6He only wants the gluebecause I'm using it.7-Oh, yeah? Prove it!-Here.8Hey, man, I don't wantyour stupid glue.9Here comes our friend, Bullwinkle J. Moose.10Bullwinkle's antler's sprung a leak.11Bullwinkle got a tasteof his own medicine.12-He certainly did, Bill.-Wait, what did--?13-Did that make sense?-Not really, Bill.14-Now I know how the Pilgrims felt.-What?15-Who the hell is that?-Bullwinkle.16-Who's that?-Underdog. Don't you know anything?17They should use cartoonsmade in the last 50 years.18This is a tradition.19If you build a balloonfor every cartoon character...20...you'll turn the paradeinto a farce.21Maggie! I'm about to unveilmy centerpiece.22It's a tribute to the womenwho made our country great.23See, there's Georgia O'Keeffe, Susan B. Anthony...24...and thisis Marjory Stoneman Douglas.25She worked her whole lifeto preserve the Florida Everglades.26Would you like to contribute something to it?27Oh, thank you.28-Honey, you're in the way.-Can't I help?29Well, okay.Can you do the cranberry sauce? 30Yeah! Where is it?31-The can is in the cupboard.-Here?32-No, the other shelf.-Got it. Now what?33-Open the can.-Where's the can opener?34It's in the second drawer fromthe right. No, no, the other one.35Oh, I got you.36It's broken, Mom. Mom, it's broken.37Mom, it's brokenMom, it's broken38I don't think that it's broken. Here, let me try.39Here you go.40Cranberry sauce ?la Bart.41Just stick it in the refrigerator when you're done, Bart. Bart?42Those silver-and-blue guysare the Dallas Cowboys.43They're Daddy's favorite team.44He wants them to loseby less than five points.45Kogen's got Wolodarsky open way down field. Oh, what a hit!46-Yeah, he's out cold, Gil.-Yes.47They'll feed him dinnerthrough a tube.48Hope they can fit a turkey in there.49-Homer, you should pick up Grandpa. -Halftime, Marge.50Here comes the cavalry.51-You promised to be nice to my sisters. -I know, I will.52-You brought food?-Just a few things. Swedish meatballs.53-And my trout almondine.-You knew I was cooking a turkey.54-Which is fine.-More power to you.55Some people find your turkeya little dry.56Now they'll have an option.57Hi, Patty. Hi, Selma.58It's good to see you.Gotta pick up my old man! Bye!59-So insincere.-How does she put up with him?60And now, get set forour fabulous halftime show...61...featuring the young go-gettersof Hurray for Everything!62I love those kids!They got such a great attitude!63Ladies and gentlemen,Hurray for Everything...64...invites you to join them ina salute to the greatest hemisphere...65...the Western hemisphere!The dancing-est hemisphere!66Before we sit down to our delicious turkey pur閑...67...I have happy news.68These people have relativeswho wish they could be here:69Antonowski, Conroy, Falcone, Martin, Thorsen, and Walsh.70Oh, and Mrs. Spencer, you too.71Oh, I knew they wouldn't forget me.72-Dad, let's get out of here.-What's your hurry?73-This place is depressing.-Hey, I live here!74Well, I'm sure it's a blastonce you get used to it.75Mom, you made it! How are you?!76I have laryngitis and it hurtsto talk, so I'll just say one thing:77You never do anything right.78-Thank you!-You're super!79In the Silverdome,now ablaze with flashbulbs...80...as Hurray for Everything leaves!81A stadium's too big for flash pictures to work, but nobody cares!82That's no way to lay a fire!83-This will roar any time now.-A caveman could start it.84-Dinner! Dinnertime, everybody!-The hell with this.85Okay, Lisa, we're readyfor your centerpiece.86Lisa, my goodness.That's very impressive.87Holy moly! That's the biggestone of those I ever saw!88-I always said she was gifted.-Definitely from our side. Right, Mom?89-Leave me be.-How long did that take you?90I couldn't tell you.It was a labor of love.91It's my homage to some heroes...92...who may not have fought any wars, but who--93Speaking of heroes, here's mine:Tom Turkey!94-Yikes! What is that?-It's the centerpiece.95-It's taking up real estate.-Stop it!96-Move it, toots!-Mom!97I'm sure there's room for both.98Let me....99Bart, you're wrecking it!Let go! I worked forever on this! 100-Hey, that got her going!-Bitchen!101Bart! You don't even care!You don't even care!102All right, that's it!Go to your room now!I'll take some white meat to go,and send up the pie.104-I said now!-Mom, do I have to?105Yes, you do!I hope you're happy, Bart!106You've ruined Thanksgiving!107I didn't ruin Thanksgiving, she did.I always get blamed.108And Lord, we're thankfulfor nuclear power...109...the cleanest,safest energy source...110...except for solar,which is a pipe dream.111Thank you for the occasional moments of love our family's experienced.Not today. You saw what happened!113Lord, be honest! Are we the most pathetic family in the universe?114-Amen.-Worst prayer yet.115Why don't I go talk to the children?116Don't worry, Marge willfix everything.117Honey, your food is getting cold.118-That's all right.-I'm sorry about what happened.119I poured my heartinto that centerpiece!120-Things like that always happen!-I've noticed that.121When you feel like coming down,we'll be there.122You can come down to dinnerwhen you're ready to apologize.123And it's going to be a real apologyin front of everybody.124Apologize? For what? Clearing the table? Having a sense of humor?125They think they can starvean apology out of me?126Uh-oh. I mean, good!127Hey, what are you doing?! No!Drop that drumstick!128Bad dog! Bad Santa's Helper.129Come on, give me that. Give me that! Don't! Okay, out you go!130Boy, come here. You're a good dog.131We don't need themto get a Thanksgiving dinner.132Wow! Swanky!133Smithers, every year you outstrip yourself in succulence.134Thank you, sir.Would you like some yams?135No, I couldn't eat another bite. Dispose of all this.136I did save roomfor your special pumpkin pie.137It's cooling on the windowsill.138Stay here, boy.139Mr. Burns? Base command.140The intruder is a young male,age 9 to 11.141Release the hounds.142I saw the best mealsOf my generation destroyed143By the madness of my brother144My soul carved in slicesBy spiky-haired demons145Don't worry. We'll get some grub. Even if we have to pay for it.146Cool! The wrong side of the tracks.147Twelve bucks! Hey, I can bleed.148You've gotta be 18.Let's see some I.D.149-Here you go, doll face.-Okay, Homer. Just relax.150At the risk of losing my voice...151...let me just say one more thing: I'm sorry I came.152-When's he going to apologize? -He's stubborn.153Homer was never stubborn.He always folded instantly.154As if he had no will of his own.155-Isn't that true, Homer?-Yes, Dad.156Twelve bucks and a free cookie. What a country.157-Cute little guy.-He's coming around.158-You look a little pale, son.-We better get you some food.159Here we are.160All right! Twelve big onesand free grub!161Viva skid row! Hey, it's thatanchor dude from Channel 6.162He's doing one of thosebe-thankful stories.163We have lots of namesfor these people:164Bums, deadbeats, losers,scums of the earth.165We'd like to sweep them into the gutter or to some other out-of-the-way place.166Oh, we have our reasons:They're depressing.167-They're crazy. They smell bad.-Hey, listen, man.168I'm going somewhere.169So every year on one lone, conscience-salving day...170...we toss these people a bone.A turkey bone.171That's supposed to makeit all better.172You won't find the freeloader or Charlie Chaplin's little tramp here.173Pompous, blow-dried, college boy!174-His girlfriend does the weather.-You don't say.175Lisa wants to read us a poemshe's written.176Sounds interesting.177"Howl of the Unappreciated"by Lisa Simpson.178"I saw the best meals--"179-It's Bart!-What show is this?180How long have you beenon the streets?181-Five years.-Your family may be watching.182-Anything you'd like to say?-Ha-ha! I didn't apologize!183Oh, no! My sweet, little Bart.184Give me the number for 911!185Thanks for your help.This reporter smells another Emmy. 186We're rooting for you.Got someplace to sleep tonight, Bart?187Yeah, there's this familyI hang out with.188-Sounds pretty sweet.-Yeah, I guess it is.189See you at Christmas.190Guys, unless you feel weird about taking money...191...from a kid, I thought....192-I wouldn't feel weird.-I'm comfortable with it.193Forget the report?He's down at the Rescue Mission!194He's long gone.195Can you think of a reasonwhy he ran away?196Well, we did kind of yell at himand sent him to his room...197...and forced him to apologizeto his sister.198-I said he ruined Thanksgiving.-Oh, I see.199Best Thanksgiving ever, eh, boy? 200Goodbye. I'm sure Bart will be back. 201I'd say something comforting,but you know, my voice.202Let's go! If I'm not backat the home by 9...203...they declare me deadand collect my insurance.204This is a terrible thingthat's happened.205-But we can't blame ourselves.-We can!206Children need discipline.Ask any advice columnist.207Marge, are we ever gonnasee him again?208Should I or shouldn't I?209-Hey, everybody, I'm home.-Bart? You're home!210Oh, my special little guy!We were so worried!211Boy, we were afraid we'd lost you!212Welcome back, Bart. I'm sorry we had such a terrible fight.213Isn't there somethingyou'd like to say to her?214-Okay, I'm sorry too.-No, no, no! That won't do at all!215Get down on your kneesand beg for forgiveness.216Yeah, beg me, Bart. Beg me!217Lisa, I beg of you, please forgive me. 218Now we can blame him for everything! 219-It's your fault I'm bald!-Sorry.220-It's your fault I'm old!-Sorry.221-It's your fault I can't talk!-Sorry.222It's your fault Americahas lost its way.223-It's all your fault.-I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry!224I'm sorry all right.Sorry I came back here!225Whoa! My whiffle balls,my water rockets!226Jackpot! A sellout crowdat the Super Bowl...227...Simpson down by sixwith two seconds left.228He's got Simpson in the open.229Touchdown, Simpson!230The boy nobody wantedjust won the Super Bowl!231Dear Log, my brotheris still missing...232...and maybe it's my fault.I failed to take his abuse with humor. 233I miss him so much alreadythat I don't know....234Hey, Lisa! It's me, Bart!235-Bart? Where are you?-I'm on the roof.236What are you doing?Everybody's worried.237-Did they cry?-Yes.238Bull's-eye!239-Why did you burn my centerpiece? -Come on.240Because you hate meor because you're bad?241I don't know.I don't know why I enjoyed it...242...or why I'll do it again!243-Just tell me you're sorry.-Why?244The only reason to apologizeis if you look...245...inside yourself and find a spot you wish wasn't there...246...because you feel bad you hurtmy feelings.247-Leave me alone.-Just look!248Okay, okay. Looking for the spot.249Still checking. This is stupid.I won't find anything.250Just because I wrecked something she worked hard at and made her--251-I'm sorry, Lisa.-Apology accepted.252You know, Marge, we're great parents. 253O Lord, we thank thee...254...for giving us one more crackat togetherness.255Amen.。

关于圣诞节笑话英文Christmas Jokes in EnglishChristmas is a time of joy and laughter, and what better way to spread the holiday cheer than with some Christmas jokes? In this article, we will share a collection of funny and festive Christmas jokes in English. Get ready to laugh and share these jokes with your friends and family!1. What do sheep say to each other at Christmastime?- Merry Christmas to ewe!2. Why did Santa's little helper feel sad?- Because he had low "elf" esteem.3. What do you get if you cross a snowman and a vampire?- Frostbite!4. Why was the math book sad over Christmas break?- Because it had too many problems!5. How does Santa keep his suits wrinkle-free?- He uses Claus-tarch!6. What do you call a snowman with a six-pack?- An "abdominal" snowman!7. What do you call a cat sitting on the beach during Christmas time?- Sandy Claws!8. Why did the Christmas tree go to the barber?- It needed a trim!9. What do you get when you cross a snowman and a dog?- Frostbite!10. What do you call a snowman with a carrot stuck in his ear? - Anything you want, he can't hear you!11. Why was Santa's little helper feeling grumpy?- He had low "elf" esteem!12. What do you get if you cross a snowman and a dog?- Frostbite!13. Why did Santa go to music school?- So he could improve his "wrap" skills!14. What carol is heard in the desert?- "O Camel Ye Faithful!"15. What happened to the man who stole an Advent calendar? - He got 25 days!16. What's Santa's favorite subject in school?- Chemistree!17. What do sheep say to each other at Christmastime?- Merry Christmas to ewe!18. What is Santa's favorite type of music?- Wrap music!19. What did the gingerbread man use to fix his house?- Icing and gumdrops!20. What do you get if you cross Santa with a detective?- Santa Clues!Remember, the most important thing about telling jokes is to have fun and spread the holiday spirit. Share these jokes with your friends and family to bring smiles and laughter to everyone this Christmas season.。

老师的小助手作文英语Title: The Teacher's Little Helper。

As a teacher's assistant, my role is multifaceted and integral to the smooth functioning of the classroom environment. From assisting with lesson planning to providing individualized support to students, my responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks aimed at enhancing the overall learning experience. In this essay, I will delve into the various aspects of my role as ateacher's little helper.First and foremost, one of my primary responsibilities is to aid in lesson preparation. This involves conducting research, gathering resources, and organizing materials to ensure that the lessons are engaging, informative, and aligned with the curriculum objectives. Whether it'sfinding relevant articles for a discussion-based activity or creating visual aids to reinforce key concepts, I strive to assist the teacher in delivering high-qualityinstruction.In addition to lesson preparation, I also play a crucial role during classroom instruction. I assist in maintaining order and discipline, ensuring that all students are attentive and engaged. Whether it's circulating around the classroom to provide assistance or monitoring group activities, I aim to create a conducive learning environment where students feel supported and encouraged to participate actively.Furthermore, I provide individualized support to students who may require extra assistance. This could involve offering additional explanations, providing extra practice materials, or offering one-on-one tutoring sessions. By catering to the unique learning needs of each student, I help foster their academic growth and development.Another important aspect of my role is to assist in assessing student progress. This may involve grading assignments, quizzes, and tests, as well as providingconstructive feedback to help students improve. I work closely with the teacher to track each student's academic performance and identify areas where they may need additional support.Moreover, I serve as a liaison between the teacher, students, and parents. I communicate important information, such as upcoming assignments, classroom policies, and student progress, to ensure that everyone is kept informed and involved in the educational process. By fostering open and transparent communication, I help strengthen the partnership between home and school.Beyond the classroom, I also assist with various administrative tasks, such as maintaining records, organizing files, and coordinating extracurricular activities. These tasks may seem mundane, but they are essential for the smooth operation of the school and the overall well-being of the students.In conclusion, as a teacher's assistant, I play a vital role in supporting the teacher and facilitating thelearning process. From assisting with lesson preparation to providing individualized support to students, my responsibilities are diverse and demanding. However, I find great satisfaction in knowing that my efforts contribute to creating a positive and enriching educational experiencefor all students.。

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小精灵与圣诞老人英语作文Once upon a time, deep in the forest, there lived a mischievous elf. He loved playing tricks on the animals and making them laugh, but he also had a kind heart that he kept hidden beneath his mischievous exterior.And then, one snowy night, the elf stumbled upon a strange sight. An old man with a white beard and red robes was making his way through the forest, carrying a heavy sack on his back. Curious, the elf hid behind a tree and watched.The old man stopped and looked around, his eyes twinkling with kindness. He took out a toy from his sack and placed it under a nearby tree. The elf's eyes widened. Could this be the fabled Santa Claus?The elf couldn't help himself. He jumped out from behind the tree and exclaimed, "Ho, ho, ho! What are you up to, old man?" Santa Claus smiled and gestured for the elfto come closer."I'm spreading joy and happiness to all the children," Santa said with a twinkle in his eye. "Would you like to help me, little elf?" The elf nodded eagerly and together, they went on delivering gifts to children all over the forest.That night, the elf learned a valuable lesson. True happiness comes from making others happy, not just from playing tricks. And ever since, he's been Santa's loyal helper, spreading joy and love all through the winter nights.。