七上Unit5.doc

拓展阅读七上 unit 5Pains of the New Year新年的烦恼Do you like Chinese New Year? It is one of the most important festivals in China. How do you celebrate it? Some people like it very much, but some dont. Here is a talk between Lin Yao and Gao Yang. They dont like Chinese New Year at all. Why? Read on!Lin: Hello, Gao Yang! How are you?Gao: Not too bad. And you?Lin: Very bad. Gao: Whats wrong? You look so tired. Lin: Oh, I work late these days. The new term(学期) is coming, but I have too much work to do. I dont know how to finish so much work! I can only work, work and work.Gao: Thats really bad. I have a lot of homework, too. But I think I can finish it tomorrow.Lin: You are so lucky. I want to do homework on holiday, but You see, my parents have many friends and relatives(亲戚). I dont know many of them. But I have to visit them.Gao: Me, too. So many parties! I dont know what they are talking about. They dont know what I like. We cant talk! I do nothing but eat. Look! Am I fatter(更胖)?Lin: A little. The same food, the same drinks Every day is the same. I dont think it is interesting. Gao: Well, it is not interesting. But I think its better than school days.Lin: No, I think school days are better(更好的). Gao: Then youd better finish your homework before the new term comes.Mothers Day感恩母亲节Mothers love is very great. So there is a special day for her Mothers Day. Today many countries celebrate Mothers Day.Different countries have different Mothers Days. Mothers Day in the United States is on the second Sunday in May. Many countries celebrate Mothers Day on the second Sunday in May, too.People usually send carnation(康乃馨) to their mothers on Mothers Day. When you are sending flowers to your mother, you can write your best wishes on a card. For example, Dear Mom,Please accept(接受) my love, today, and every day.Youre the coolest mum in the world!I love you, Mom!Yours,LilyIf you dont have money to buy flowers, you can help your mother do some housework. She will be very, very glad.Mothers are great because they bring us to this world. They do a lot for us. Tell your mother you love her. Every day should be Mothers day.