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Here's a joke for you: Why did the crab(螃蟹) cross the road? It didn't. It used the sidewalk. This was one of the top ten jokes in a very unusual competition held in April, 2024. A small museum in southeast England held the inaugural World's Funniest Crab Joke competition.
You won't be surprised to hear this is the first time this competition has taken place. It was organized by"Europe's first and only"crab museum to celebrate International Crab Day on April 26, 2024.
The Crab Museum in Margate asked people to share their best crab jokes and the winners were chosen from a list of 700. The crabs themselves were asked to choose which joke they thought was the best! After the judges—— including some school children from the area——had chosen their favorite jokes, the top four were written on paper and placed in bags along with some tinned fish. These were then thrown into the local tidal(潮汐的) pool and pulled back on strings (细绳). The first one to come back with a crab that could be placed in a bucket was the winner.
No rude jokes or jokes that were scientifically inaccurate(不准确的) were allowed. One of the aims of the competition was to get people thinking about crabs and nature, according to the museum.
This year's winner was:
A man walks into a restaurant with a crab under his arm and says, "Do you make crab cakes?"
The manager answers, "Yes, we do. "
"Good, " says the man, " ▲ . "
The joke here is that the manager thinks the man is talking about crab cakes that you would eat at a restaurant, while the man is really talking about a birthday cake for his crab.
(1)、What is the purpose of giving a joke in the first paragraph?A、To make readers laugh. B、To lead readers to the topic. C、To show how to write a joke. D、To ask a question about crabs.(2)、What does the underlined word "inaugural" mean in the passage?A、首次的 B、盛大的 C、神秘的 D、滑稽的(3)、The winner from the top four jokes was picked by ____.A、children B、writers C、a crab D、a famous person(4)、Which of the following can be the best to put into the blank ▲ ?A、I am a little hungry B、I need two crab cakes C、because it's his birthday D、my crab likes it very much(5)、What's the passage mainly about?A、Two crabs. B、International Crab Day. C、The Crab Museum in Margate. D、The funniest crab joke competition. -
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One day, a young king went out to hunt deer, when he accidentally became separated from his companions. Wandering(漫步) about, the king saw a hu t that was surrounded by a garden, and tending the garden was a young woman.
The king spoke to her, saying, "Tell me, what plants are you growing here?""I am raising pumpkins, " she replied, "as you can see. " She had a quick glance at the pile of pumpkins behind her and gave a quick smile to the king. He couldn't help but smile back.
As the king returned toward the city, a thought began to grow in him. "Perhaps, " he thought, "I might think up a test to see just how intelligent this young woman might be. "
The king then ordered a soldier to carry to the young woman's house a new jar without handles. The soldier's orders were to tell the young woman that the jar was from the king, and that she was to put an entire pumpkin inside the jar with a small opening at the top, and that both the jar and the pumpkin must remain whole.
The young woman returned a message to the king that such a task might take some time. Indeed, it was several months before the young woman arrived at the palace. In her hands she held the same jar, and sure enough, an entire pumpkin sat inside it. The king had absolutely no idea how she could have brought this about!
This was her answer to the riddle: She had placed a pumpkin bud(花蕾), one that was still attached to a vine (藤蔓) in the ground, inside the jar through its small opening. Over time, ▲ .
(1)、When the king saw the young woman, she was ____.A、walking around a hut B、looking after her garden C、cooking pumpkins for lunch D、hunting deer in the forest(2)、What did the jar carried to the young woman look like?A、B、
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(3)、Which of the following can be the best to put into the blank ▲ ?A、she simply cut off the long vine in the ground B、the jar with the pumpkin was taken to the palace C、she could put an entire pumpkin inside the jar D、the pumpkin bud grew into a full-sized pumpkin(4)、Which of the following can best describe the young woman?A、Helpful. B、Clever. C、Humorous. D、Brave. -
3、 为丰富学生的课余生活,体验旅行乐趣,学校 Story Sharing Club开展"旅行日志分享会"活动。请结合以下"旅行日志"表,写一篇英语短文参加活动,分享一次你旅行前的规划,旅途中的趣事及游玩后的收获。
注意:(1)文中不得出现真实姓名、学校等信息;(2)词数要求80词左右;开头已给出,不计入总数。
My Travelling Experience
I'd like to share one of my travelling experiences with you. Before the trp, I
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4、 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的词,或填入括号中所给单词的适当形式。
Have you heard of Lychees for Chang'an(《长安的荔枝》)?It is one of(popular) novels in China. People(love) it for a long time. Recently, it is even made into TV series, story is written by Ma Boyong, a famous writer in China.
Lychees for Chang'an is set in the Tang Dynasty. Yang Guifei loved fresh lychees, lychees were only grown in southern China, far from the capital Chang'an. In order to make her happy, Emperor Xuanzong asked his men to get fresh lychees. A man named Li Shande got the hard task, so he needed (send) fresh lychees from the south to Chang'an quickly. It was the(one) time for him to finish such a difficult task. To complete this task, Li faced many(problem). He had to fight against bad people and keep the lychees fresh in hot weatherthe same time.
This story shows(we) the history and culture of the Tang Dynasty. We will also learn about the clever mess and strong will of Chinese people. I's(real) an interesting story for those who love Chinese stories.
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5、 阅读下面短文,根据括号内所给汉语注释写出单词的正确形式(每空一词)。
Welcome to the Space Museum to explore the universe. Our museum(包括) two zones, one is about planets and the other is about technology. In the "Space Exploration" zone, you will find the latest(国际的) news about the universe. You can also see some(模型) and they will explain why the earth is unique. What's more, you can learn why (没有) of the other planets can support life. In the "Future Space" zone, you can experience the latest VR technology and try to "walk" on Mars. Anyone could(几乎不) stop laughing. It feels like stepping into another world! Besides, I will(带领) you to find out how technology improves solar energy for daily use. Before leaving, everyone will get a(测试). Then you can know how much you have learned. We're not sure (是否) humans could live on other planets one day or not. But just as the sign in the museum says, " (梦想) don't work unless you do. As long as you are(积极的) enough, nothing is impossible. "The earth is special, but the universe holds more possibilities.
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6、 用方框中所给词汇的适当形式填空,每词限用一次。
as perhaps count down valuable artist
The wonderful summer holiday is almost here! Different students have different plans.some will join a science camp to learn more than books. Some will visit parks to enjoy nature and practice outdoor drawing. They think nothing is than feeling the beauty of nature. Some art clubs will ask localto teach students painting during the summer holiday. Besides art, space lovers, some students decide to visit the Space Museum. Theythe days now.
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7、 通读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后在各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。
Mia's father works for a large company, and it often sends him to work in different countries in the world. This year,1 father needed to work in Ireland, so she had to move to a new school this term.
Mia was a bit shy. Her face would turn red when the teacher asked her a question in class or when she was thinking about taking part in group activities.2 she was afraid of many things, she had a strong will (意志) inside. She often told herself that she wouldn't3 no matter how difficult things got. But soon Mia's determination(决心) faced a challenge.
One day, Mia's science teacher asked the students to complete a4 in the first week at her new school. In order to5 making mistakes, Mia spent a long time in the library reading books and searching for information on the Internet on her own. But after a few days, she found that the project was much6 than she had expected. She was not sure7 she could do it well. Just when she was about to cry, something fantastic happened.
Some of her classmates offered help. Lily sat with Mia and explained8 to her how to make better use of her time. Lily also broke the project into smaller parts and Tom9 Mia with plenty of useful research methods(方法).
After a few more days of hard work, Mia finished the project successfully with the help of her classmates. Since then, Mia has known that she is ready to face any10 . And she doesn't have to do everything alone.
(1)A 、 my B 、 your C 、 her D 、 his(2)A 、 Because B 、 Although C 、 But D 、 And(3)A 、 join in B 、 try out C 、 go back D 、 give up(4)A 、 course B 、 project C 、 report D 、 passage(5)A 、 prefer B 、 forget C 、 avoid D 、 stop(6)A 、 better B 、 worse C 、 easier D 、 harder(7)A 、 if B 、 why C 、 what D 、 that(8)A 、 quickly B 、 patiently C 、 carelessly D 、 nervously(9)A 、 treated B 、 filled C 、 trusted D 、 provided(10)A 、 danger B 、 result C 、 difficulty D 、 choice -
8、 阅读下面材料,从方框中所给的A一E五个选项中选出最佳选项(其中一项是多余选项),将其序号填入第31一34小题,并回答第35小题。
Hobbies do more than filling time, they shape our lives. Let's explore how hobbies make life brighter.
Hobbies help our brains take a break from worries. For example, drawing or coloring can help us calm down. The sound of a paintbrush moving on paper calms our thoughts. Even 15 minutes of hobby time each day can be helpful.
Shared hobbies bring people together. Imagine joining a school photography club: you meet someone who also loves taking photos. You exchange tips, laugh over funny pictures, and celebrate good ones. Friends made through hobbies often share stronger connections.
Hobbies secretly train us for future difficulties. For example, gardening teaches patience as we wait or seeds to grow. Creative writing improves imagination and language skills. These later help in jobs, relationships, and personal growth.
Hobbies are not just fun, they are classrooms where we learn without textbooks! For example, growing plants helps you learn biology and cooking shows science. So next time you practice a hobby, remember: you're not just having fun—you're collecting wisdom(智慧) one step at a time!
A. Relaxing the Mind
B. Developing Life Skills
C. Making More Money
D. Getting Some Knowledge
E. Building Friendship Bridges
What can you get from your hobbies?(不超过 15 个词)
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9、 阅读理解
After busy lunch hours, food delivery drivers(外卖骑手) in Beijing finally got time to eat. Liu Lijie, a40-year-old driver, parked at a restaurant called Doornail Meat Pie(门钉肉饼) and bought a pie for 3 yuan, only half of the usual price.
Many migrant workers(外来务工人员), like Liu Lijie, come to Beijing to find jobs. They often meet some difficulties, such as long working hours and high living costs. To offer them warm and cheap meals, many kind people are trying to help. One example is Feng Yong, a manager of Doornail Meat Pie. His restaurant is famous not just for its delicious food but also for its ""kindness meals". Sometimes, they are even free for people in need.
Feng also had a hard life in Beijing when he moved from Shandong Province over 20 years ago. His restaurant almost closed down at first. But luckily, some people from his home town helped and encouraged him. From then on, he worked even harder and kept developing beer pies to satisfy every customer. Day by day, his restaurant became more and more popular. He was really thankful for his past experiences.
Now, when Feng sees people standing nervously at the door, he wants to make sure these migrant workers have hot meals to eat. To him, his job is more than a way to make a living. He can also do his part to help others. "Helping even one person makes me happy. " he explains.
▲ Now more and more customers buy pies and leave them at the restaurant for strangers. Feng's story shows that small acts of love can make a big difference. With every warm pie, he fills stomachs and warms hearts in his city.
(1)、How are the lives of the migrant workers according to the passage?A、Busy and difficult. B、Boring and tiring. C、Busy but meaningful. D、Tiring but satisfying.(2)、Which of the following is TRUE about Feng Yong according to the passage?A、He got help from his family. B、His restaurant didn't offer free meals. C、He helped some people in need. D、His restaurant was successful at first.(3)、Which of the following can be put into" ▲ " in Paragraph 5?A、When someone helps, others smile. B、When someone works hard, he can be successful. C、When someone tries, he can make money. D、When someone does good things, others follow.(4)、What is the best title for the passage?A、Hard Lives, Full Stomachs B、Hot Pies, Warm Hearts C、A Clever Restaurant Manager D、A Popular Pie Restaurant -
10、 阅读理解
In spring, they are like silver rivers, shining brightly in the sun. Summer sees the mountains turn bright green with growing rice. During autumn, the mountains are gold. And in winter, white snow covers them, making them look very beautiful. These changing colors are what the Longji Rice Terraces(龙脊梯田) look like all year round.
The Longji Rice Terraces were built by the Zhuang and Yao people hundreds of years ago. You might wonder why the Zhuang and Yao people worked so hard to make these terraces. Well, here are the reasons. First, in this area, there were few big, flat(平的)pieces of land. By building these terraces, they could get more places to grow things. Second, the flat terraces can catch the rainwater on rainy days. This helps stop the soil(土壤) from being washed away.
So how do the terraces work? There are hundreds of connected waterways. During the rainy season, rainwater runs down the mountains through these water ways and into the terraces. Then, the sun heats(加热) the water, and it turns into vapor. This vapor forms clouds, and later it rains again onto the terraces.
Even though modern tech no logy can help grow more crops, these terraces still mean a lot to the local people and they pass down the knowledge of taking care of the terraces. So, people today still use the old ways to keep the terraces in good condition. Today, people come from far away to see this great wonder which shows how people work together with nature.
(1)、How does the writer introduce Longji Rice Terraces in Paragraph 1?A、By listing numbers. B、By giving famous sayings. C、By asking questions. D、By describing the sights.(2)、Why did people build Longji Rice Terraces?A、Because they helped reduce rainwater. B、Because they helped wash away the soil. C、Because they provided flat pieces of land. D、Because they made the mountains beautiful.(3)、Which number shows the underlined word "vapor" in Paragraph 3?A、① B、② C、③ D、④(4)、What do local people think of Longji Rice Terraces now?A、They are useless in modern life. B、They are only for travelling purpose. C、They are still important and helpful. D、They are worse than modern technology. -
11、 阅读理解
Princess Mononoke(《幽灵公主》)came back to Chinese cinemas on May 1st ,
2025. The movie first came out in Japan in 1997 and later in America in 1999. It was made by Hayao Miyazak, a famous Japanese animation(动画) director.
The story is about people fighting nature. After being hurt by an evil spirit(邪恶的灵魂), a young man called Ashitaka travels to find help from the Forest Spirit. On his journey, he sees people cutting down the trees to build their town. This makes the forest animals very angry, especially a mother wolf and her human daughter, Princess Mononoke. Ashitaka thinks it's important to make the town better as well as protecting the nature. This puts him into a difficult situation. He tries to make peace between the two sides.
The movie is still popular today because it shows the hard relationship(关系)between humans and nature. The characters are not just good or bad. Everyone acts for their own reasons: some want to protect the forest, while others believe it's better to cut down the trees to develop the town. Their different ideas make them do different things.
Can humans and nature live together in peace? The movie doesn't give an easy answer. But it shows
us that even though the problem is very difficult, we can still choose kindness over hate(憎恨), and try to find a way out.
(1)、Which of the following is TRUE about the film Princess Mononoke?A、It first came out in America. B、It first came to China in 1997. C、It is a Japanese animation movie. D、Ashitaka is the movie director.(2)、What puts Ashitaka in a difficult situation?A、Forest animals take away people's land on purpose. B、People harm the environment by cutting down the trees. C、The mother wolf and Princess Mononoke are angry with each other. D、People hope to develop the town while animals want to protect nature.(3)、Why is Princess Mononoke still popular according to the text?A、It has lots of exciting fights. B、It introduces a story about heroes. C、It solves environmental problems. D、It shows a way people live with nature.(4)、What does the film Princess Mononoke want to tell us?A、Humans can beat nature. B、Kindness can help solve problems. C、Problems are everywhere. D、Different people have different ideas. -
12、 阅读理解(1)、Who filled out the questionnaire?A、A man aged 31-43. B、A woman aged 31-43. C、A man aged 44-56. D、A woman aged 44-56.(2)、What can we learn from the questionnaire?A、The person is not satisfied with his/her back. B、The person likes to do sports in the morning. C、The person goes to the fitness centre every day. D、The person would like to get help from coaches.(3)、What's the purpose of the questionnaire?A、To know about people's living habits. B、To do research about health problems. C、To provide better services for customers. D、To introduce the Sunshine Fitness Centre.
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13、 假设你是张华,你的英国好友Alice下周日来中国游学。请根据以下信息,写一封邮件,向她介绍当天的日程安排。
One-day travel plan
Time
Activities
Reasons
In the morning
Make zongzi at home.
zongzi, a traditional Chinese food
At noon
Enjoy a picnic in Children's Park.
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In the afternoon
Visit Jiaxing Museum.
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注意:1. 邮件需包含上述表格的信息,并适当补充相关信息;
2. 文中不得出现真实姓名、学校等信息;
3. 词数60左右;邮件的首尾和第一句已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Alice,
I'm excited to know that you are coming to China next Sunday.
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Yours,
Zhang Hua
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14、 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个恰当的词,或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。
Last Saturday, my parents and I went to a history museum. It had many interesting things, but what I(love) most was a room with the history of our town. There were a lot of (photo) from the 1800s in it. And I liked one photo of some men on horses. Dad explained that his grandpa once rode a horse there were no cars or bikes at that time. In another photo, there was a family. Look! Their clothes were very different from(we) clothes.
Before we went home, I told my dad that I hoped I could(stay) in a town like that for a day. "We have gotpresent for you, "my dad said. "There is a place out of town, and it (look) like a town from the past. " "Really?" I jumped up and felt as(happy) as finding a secret treasure(宝藏).
The next day, we started(early) than we did yesterday morning. It took us about an hour to get there. The people there in old clothes were justthose in the museum pictures, going around on horses. What an amazing weekend!
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15、 阅读下面短文,根据括号内所给汉语注释写出单词的正确形式(每空一词)。
Food can be different from culture to culture. It is a(桥梁) between cultures. Here are some of the world's most(受欢迎的)dumplings.
Empanada
Across South America, these dumplings filled with(牛肉) and chicken are easy to find, and they're bigger than many others.
Pierogi
Try Pierogi, a dumpling well-known across Europe. Fill Pierogi with meat and cheese-you'll love the(特别的)taste!
Xiao Long Bao
Shanghai is known for Xiao Long Bao. Don't(忘记) to try it when you are there. These dumplings are filled with meat and served in a hot soup. They taste great!
So, which kind of dumplings would you like?
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16、 将方框中所给词语的适当形式填入短文中,每词仅用一次。
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Lily lives in a peaceful town. She lovesand flowers. And she has agarden in her backyard, One day, some peopleLily's garden. They really lovedthe colorful flowers and lovely smells in it. After enjoying her garden, they hoped to make their own ones and share theof gardening with others.
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17、 通读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后在各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。
It was Saturday and Anna's grandparents were coming over for dinner. Her 1 was in the kitchen cooking all morning, Anna wanted to do something, too, so her mother said, "Make a chocolate cake! Grandpa loves it, remember?"
"That's a great2 !" said Anna.
"Do you need any help, or can you do it3 ?I know you are very good at cooking, " said her mother. Anna was4 that she could do it. She put everything in a bowl and mixed it all up. All she had to do now was to5 the cake to be ready.
She called a fiend to talk while waiting. They were talking for an hour when, suddenly, she6 something. It was coming from the 7 When she opened the kitchen door, there was smoke everywhere. Anna started to8 . "Help, Mum! I burnt the cake! Quickly!""
The smoke was coming out of the window. Mum thought the house might be on fire,9 she ran inside. She found Anna looking at a black cake on the kitchen table and she started10 . "Ha, ha! Oh, dear! I was just going to call the fire station for help. "
Mum hugged Anna. "Let's do it again!" They smiled.
(1)A 、 grandpa B 、 father C 、 mother D 、 friend(2)A 、 idea B 、 alone C 、story D 、lesson(3)A 、 fast B 、 story C 、alone D 、quietly(4)A 、 sorry B 、 afraid C 、 sure D 、 thankful(5)A 、 pay for B 、 look at C 、 wait for D 、 talk about(6)A 、 broke B 、 tasted C 、 touched D 、 smelt(7)A 、 bedroom B 、 kitchen C 、 bathroom D 、 living room(8)A 、 play B 、 rest C 、 hide D 、 shout(9)A 、 if B 、 or C 、 but D 、 so(10)A 、 laughing B 、 cheering C 、 missing D 、 asking -
18、 阅读下面对话,从方框中所给的A一E五个选项中选出正确选项(其中一项是多余选
项),将其序号填入第29—32小题,并回答第33小题。注意:请将第33小题的答案写在答题纸上非选择题部分的相应位置。
A. Amazing!
B. Look at the stonefish.
C. People should protect animals.
D. How does it help animals?
E. How do polar bears use camouflage?
Guide: Welcome to Amazing Life. Let's look at these animals. They use camouflage(伪装)in different ways.
Visitor 1: Camouflage?
Guide: It helps some animals to find food, but others use it because they don't want to become food. Take polar bears for example.
Visitor 1: Polar bears?
Guide: Polar bears have white fur. So, they hide well in the snow when hunting.
Visitor 2: That's interesting. Any other animals?
Guide: It looks like an ocean-floor rock. If a fish touches a stonefish by mistake, the stonefish attacks it and eats it. The stonefish uses camouflage to get food.
Visitor 2: Any more examples?
Guide: Yes. Grey tree frogs in North America look like tree branches (树枝) and use camouflage to hide.
Visitors: Wonderful! Thanks for telling us about these.
What do you think of the animal camouflage?(不超过10词)
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19、 阅读理解
Do you know the saying "the glass is half full"? This means looking at the good things in a situation. Take Luke for example. One morning, Luke missed the school bus, so he had to run all the way to school. He thought it was a great way to exercise! Although (虽然) he was late for the music class, he sang a song to say sorry. Luke just looked at the good things, and he said it was a wonderful morning!
A study shows that being positive can make you less stressed (焦虑的) , For example, when you are practicing for a school play, if you believe things will go well, you are less likely to feel nervous, and it will make you calmer and be able to practice better.
However, it is not easy to believe things will be OK. Michael, a scientist in thoughts and feelings, suggests saying sentences like "I can do this", or "There is always tomorrow"'. He believes words have great power. Michael says, "You can also practice being positive by reading hopeful news or celebrating the little things. "
Here are more ways to help you think and do things positively:
●Write three things every day you feel thankful for.
●If you're worried about something, like losing a game, ask "What happens if I don't win?"
●Change bad thoughts for good ones, like "Things could go well. "
(1)、What did Luke do when he was late for the music class?A、He chose to do some exercise. B、He said sorry by singing a song. C、He asked his classmates for help. D、He tried to get on the school bus.(2)、What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A、Believing things will not be OK. B、The meaning of a school play. C、Being positive makes you less nervous. D、Different ways of being positive.(3)、According to (依据) Michael, what can people do to be positive?A、Say sentences like "I can do this". B、Write down many things every day. C、Be worried about losing a game. D、Remember bad thoughts and things.(4)、What can be the best title of the text?A、Remember to say sorry B、Believe in your friends C、Practice as much as you can D、Look on the bright side -
20、 阅读理解
Life is full of ways to have fun. In 2022, people in Poland showed us just that. Having fun isn't just about spending time. It helps us feel happy and relaxed. Since everyone has different likes, there are many activities to choose from. Let's see which ones were well-loved.
The most loved activities in Poland were simple but great.54% of people watched films or TV at home. It's easy-you can lie on the sofa, eat snacks, and watch anything you like. This helps you feel relaxed after a long day. Connecting with friends or family is also wonderful, because sharing stories and laughing together can make us feel close. And 39% of people picked traveling. It lets people see new places and taste different foods. That's why traveling is like opening a door to a new world.
Some activities weren't as common but still fun. Only 6% went to the theatre or concerts. There, you can watch amazing shows or listen to cool music. Just 4% visited museums, but there are many old things and art in the museums, and they can teach us about history. Others enjoyed sports games, reading books, or playing video games. These help us learn new things or get excited.
It doesn't matter if (是否) an activity is common. The most important thing is that ▲ , That's the real art of having fun. So go ahead and find what makes you happy!
(1)、What did people in Poland show in 2022?A、Many ways to visit Poland. B、The best way to make friends. C、Different ways to have fun. D、Ways of helping other people.(2)、Why did 39% of people choose traveling?A、Because it can make them feel easy and relaxed. B、Because it gives them chances to share laughter. C、Because it lets them enjoy new places and foods. D、Because it can teach them something about history.(3)、Which of the following can be put in " ▲ "in the last paragraph?A、it makes you smile B、it is easy to learn C、it is a new activity D、it takes you much time