Read again. Where is the city of Harbin?

Harbin ice and snow festival

Every year, on January 5th, the city of Harbin in northeast China changes into a winter wonderland. Tourists from all around the world come to visit this amazing ice and snow festival. The festival started in 1963 and began as a winter party. The festival usually lasts for one month. However, if the weather stays cold and dry, it goes on for a few more days. Temperatures are usually very cold. They can go down to -17°C. Ice sculptors use different tools to carve the hard ice and snow. These sculptors display their work in two main areas. “Sun Island” has huge snow sculptures of people and animals. “Ice and Snow World” has a sculptures of buildings. At night, these buildings light up with brightly colored lights. Visitors can do a lot of other activities, such as skiing and ice sliding. They can also go swimming in the icy waters of the Songhua River. The Harbin Ice and Snow Festival is very popular. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people visit the festival.

A. Look at the photo and read the title. When do you think this festival takes place? What do you think the weather is like?

Harbin ice and snow festival

Every year, on January 5th, the city of Harbin in northeast China changes into a winter wonderland. Tourists from all around the world come to visit this amazing ice and snow festival. The festival started in 1963 and began as a winter party. The festival usually lasts for one month. However, if the weather stays cold and dry, it goes on for a few more days. Temperatures are usually very cold. They can go down to -17°C. Ice sculptors use different tools to carve the hard ice and snow. These sculptors display their work in two main areas. “Sun Island” has huge snow sculptures of people and animals. “Ice and Snow World” has a sculptures of buildings. At night, these buildings light up with brightly colored lights. Visitors can do a lot of other activities, such as skiing and ice sliding. They can also go swimming in the icy waters of the Songhua River. The Harbin Ice and Snow Festival is very popular. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people visit the festival.

Read quickly. Underline the weather words.

Harbin ice and snow festival

Every year, on January 5th, the city of Harbin in northeast China changes into a winter wonderland. Tourists from all around the world come to visit this amazing ice and snow festival. The festival started in 1963 and began as a winter party. The festival usually lasts for one month. However, if the weather stays cold and dry, it goes on for a few more days. Temperatures are usually very cold. They can go down to -17°C. Ice sculptors use different tools to carve the hard ice and snow. These sculptors display their work in two main areas. “Sun Island” has huge snow sculptures of people and animals. “Ice and Snow World” has a sculptures of buildings. At night, these buildings light up with brightly colored lights. Visitors can do a lot of other activities, such as skiing and ice sliding. They can also go swimming in the icy waters of the Songhua River. The Harbin Ice and Snow Festival is very popular. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people visit the festival.

Every year, thousands of people come to Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, to be part of the Edinburgh Festival. For three weeks every August and September the city is filled with actors and artists from all over the world. Thay come to Edinburgh for the biggest arts festival in Britain. During this time, the streets of the city are alive wwith music and dance from early in the morning until late at night. You can even see artists paining pictures on the streets!

Tens of thousands of tourists come to the Festival to see new films and plays and to hear music played by famous musicians. This year, you can sê over five hundred performances wwith actors from more than forty countries.

The tickets for these performances are quite cheap, and it usually easier to see your favourite star in Edinburgh than it is in London. So come to Edinburgh next summer.

1. edinburgh is the capital of scotland.

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2. the edinburgh festival is the month long

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3. the edinburgh festival is in otober

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4. actors come to the edinburgh festival from lots of different contries.

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5. you can hear music all day

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6. edinburgh festival is the biggest festival in great britain

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7. the artists on the streets only paint pictures of scenery

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complete the passage with ONE suitable word
Tet holiday is celebrated on the first day of the Lunar New Year . Some weeks before the New Year , the Vietnamese (1)......... their houses and paint the walls . They buy new clothes for the occasion . One(2).......... two days before the festival , people(3)............. Chung cake ,which is the traditional (4).................... , and other goodies . (5) ............... the New Year Eva , the whole family  get together for a reunion meal . All members of the(6).......... should be present during dinner in which many different kinds of dishes are served . On the New Year morning , the young members of the family pay their respects to the elderly . In return , they receive(7) ................ money wrapped in red tiny(8)..........Then people go to (9)................ their neighbors and (10)..................

Read the article and answer the questions.

A Famous Festival in Vietnam

     In Vietnam, people celebrate many different festivals each year. The biggest festival in Vietnam is Tết. This celebrates the beginning of the Lunar New Year. Vietnamese people have to prepare a lot for this festival. Before Tết, people buy fruits and flowers from the market and decorate their houses. Most people buy a special tree with lots of flowers. In the north of Vietnam, people buy peach trees with pink flowers. In the south, people buy apricot trees with yellow flowers. Everyone cleans their house before Tết. This is very important because you shouldn't clean it during Tết. During Tết, people visit their family and friends. Few people go to school or work. Children wear new clothes and get lucky money. It's a great time to watch lion dances and fireworks. Everyone is happy and excited about the New Year. Vietnamese people love to celebrate this festival.

1. Do people celebrate many different festivals each year?

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2. Is Tết the biggest festival in Vietnam?

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3. What do people often do before Tết?

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4. What do people often do during Tết?

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5. In the North of Vietnam, what type of tree do people buy?

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52. Is/ Nile/ longest/ river/ world?A.Is the Nile the longest river in world?B.Is Nile the longest river inthe world?C.Is the Nile longest river in the world?D.Is the Nile the longest river in the world?53. This site/ famous/ thrilling/ scenery.A.This site is famous thrilling scenery.B.This site is famous as thrilling scenery.C.This site is famous for thrilling scenery.D.This site is famous with thrilling scenery.VII.Fill in the blank:If you plan a visit in October, don’t miss the Harvest Festival. The festival offers a variety of (54) ______ for all age groups and interests. Children may enjoy (55)______ to traditional stories and learning folk dances. Adults (56) ______ enjoy the antique show and the crafts fair. Other attractions (57) ______ a celebration of musical heritage and demonstrations of traditional skills (58) ______ candle making, butter churning and bee keeping. The festival (59) ______ at the County Fairgrounds. Space is available for you to (60) ______ your car at the festival at no extra charge. The admission fee is donated (61) ______ the Preserve Our History Fund.54.a. actions b. acts c. activities d. actors55. a. hear b. hearing c. listen d. listening56. a. will b. must c. would d. used to57. a. contain b. consist c. include d. have58. a. examine b. as well as c. as long as d. such as59. a. held b. holds c. is holding d. hold60. a. put b. lay c. park d. stand61. a. for b. to c. on d. withVIII.Read the passage and choose the best answer to each statement.

Da Nang is one of the most peaceful cities in Viet Nam with a lot of beautiful beaches. This is a wonderful place for those who love seas and enjoy fresh air. Life here is not so busy as that in Ho Chi Minh City. It is not only a beautiful city but also a safe place to live in. Every evening, after work, you can easily catch the sight of families riding to the beach, leaving their motorbikes on the seaside and jumping into the water. They are not afraid of losing their motorbikes. They believe that their vehicles will still be there when they come back. There is no beggar here and the air is fresh. Another good thing is the food. If you love seafood, Da Nang will be the right choice. The food here is very fresh and the price in cheaper than that in Ho Chi Minh City.62. Da Nang is a good place for sea lovers.A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn't sayD. Not sure63. The life in Da Nang is busier than that in Ho Chi Minh City.A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn't sayD. Not sure64. There are beautiful mountains in Da Nang.A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn't sayD. Not sure65. It is not expensive to buy seafood in Da Nang City.A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn't sayD. Not sure

Every year, thousands of people come to Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, to be part of the Edinburgh Festival. For three weeks every August and September the city is filled with actors and artists from all over the world. Thay come to Edinburgh for the biggest arts festival in Britain. During this time, the streets of the city are alive wwith music and dance from early in the morning until late at night. You can even see artists paining pictures on the streets!

Tens of thousands of tourists come to the Festival to see new films and plays and to hear music played by famous musicians. This year, you can sê over five hundred performances wwith actors from more than forty countries.

The tickets for these performances are quite cheap, and it usually easier to see your favourite star in Edinburgh than it is in London. So come to Edinburgh next summer.

1. more than ten thousand students come to the Edinburgh Festival every year

a.right b.wrong c. doesn't say

2. it is expensive to go to the theatrenin Edinburgh

a.right b.wrong c. doesn't say

3. it is usually more difficult to see famous actors in London than in Edinburgh

a.right b.wrong c. doesn't say

B. Read the article and answer the questions.

A Famous Festival in Vietnam

In Vietnam, people celebrate many different festivals each year. The biggest festival in Vietnam is Tết. This celebrates the beginning of the Lunar New Year. Vietnamese people have to prepare a lot for this festival. Before Tết, people buy fruits and flowers from the market and decorate their houses. Most people buy a special tree with lots of flowers. In the north of Vietnam, people buy peach trees with pink flowers. In the south, people buy apricot trees with yellow flowers. Everyone cleans their house before Tết. This is very important because you shouldn't clean it during Tết. During Tết, people visit their family and friends. Few people go to school or work. Children wear new clothes and get lucky money. It's a great time to watch lion dances and fireworks. Everyone is happy and excited about the New Year. Vietnamese people love to celebrate this festival.

Questions:

1. Do people celebrate many different festivals each year?

2. Is Tết the biggest festival in Vietnam?

3. What do people often do before Tết?

4. What do people often do during Tết?

5. In the North of Vietnam, what type of tree do people buy?

6. In the South of Vietnam, what type of tree do people buy?