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　　Unlike most of the other nonfoolish holidays, the history of April Fool's Day, sometimes called All Fool's Day, is not totally clear. There really wasn't a "first April Fool's Day" that can be pinpointed on the calendar. Some believe it sort of evolved simultaneously in several cultures at the same time, from celebrations involving the first day of spring.
　　  

　　The closest point in time that can be identified as the beginning of this tradition was in 1582, in France. Prior to that year, the new year was celebrated for eight days, beginning on March 25. The celebration culminated on April 1. With the reform of the calendar under Charles IX, the Gregorian Calendar was introduced, and New Year's Day was moved to January 1.

　　However, communications being what they were in the days when news traveled by foot, many people did not receive the news for several years. Others, the more obstinate crowd, refused to accept the new calendar and continued to celebrate the new year on April 1. These backward folk were labeled as "fools" by the general populace. They were subject to some ridicule, and were often sent on "fools errands" or were made the butt of other practical jokes.

　　This harassment evolved, over time, into a tradition of prank-playing on the first day of April. The tradition eventually spread to England and Scotland in the eighteenth century. It was later introduced to the American colonies of both the English and French. April Fool's Day thus developed into an international fun fest, so to speak, with different nationalities specializing in their own brand of humor at the expense of their friends and families.

　　In Scotland, for example, April Fool's Day is actually celebrated for two days. The second day is devoted to pranks involving the posterior region of the body. It is called Taily Day. The origin of the "kick me" sign can be traced to this observance.

　　Mexico's counterpart of April Fool's Day is actually observed on December 28. Originally, the day was a sad remembrance of the slaughter of the innocent children by King Herod. It eventually evolved into a lighter commemoration involving pranks and trickery.

　　Pranks performed on April Fool's Day range from the simple, (such as saying, "Your shoe's untied!), to the elaborate. Setting a roommate's alarm clock back an hour is a common gag. Whatever the prank, the trickster usually ends it by yelling to his victim, "April Fool!"

　　Practical jokes are a common practice on April Fool's Day. Sometimes, elaborate practical jokes are played on friends or relatives that last the entire day. The news media even gets involved. For instance, a British short film once shown on April Fool's Day was a fairly detailed documentary about "spaghetti farmers" and how they harvest their crop from the spaghetti trees.

　　April Fool's Day is a "for-fun-only" observance. Nobody is expected to buy gifts or to take their "significant other" out to eat in a fancy restaurant. Nobody gets off work or school. It's simply a fun little holiday, but a holiday on which one must remain forever vigilant, for he may be the next April Fool!

 

雅思口语准备-the history of April Fool's Day

The history of April Fool's Day

Unlike most of the other nonfoolish holidays, the history of April Fool's Day, sometimes called All Fool's Day, is not totally clear. It is not like Halloween, where despite an interesting history, most people just put on Halloween costumes, get candy, and leave it at that. There really wasn't a "first April Fool's Day"

that can be pinpointed on the calendar. Some believe it sort of evolved simultaneously in several cultures at the same time, from celebrations involving the first day of spring.

The closest point in time that can be identified as the beginning of this tradition was in 1582, in France. Prior to that year, the new year was celebrated for eight days, beginning on March 25. The celebration culminated on April 1. With the reform of the calendar under Charles IX, the Gregorian Calendar was introduced, and New Year's Day was moved to January 1.

However, communications being what they were in the days when news traveled by foot, many people did not receive the news for several years. Others, the more obstinate crowd, refused to accept the new calendar and continued to celebrate the new year on April 1. These backward folk were labeled as "fools"

by the general populace. They were subject to some ridicule, and were often sent on "fools errands"

or were made the butt of other practical jokes.

This harassment evolved, over time, into a tradition of prank-playing on the first day of April. The tradition eventually spread to England and Scotland in the eighteenth century. It was later introduced to the American colonies of both the English and French. April Fool's Day thus developed into an international fun fest, so to speak, with different nationalities specializing in their own brand of humor at the expense of their friends and families.

In Scotland, for example, April Fool's Day is actually celebrated for two days. The second day is devoted to pranks involving the posterior region of the body. It is called Taily Day. The origin of the "kick me"

sign can be traced to this observance.

Mexico's counterpart of April Fool's Day is actually observed on December 28. Originally, the day was a sad remembrance of the slaughter of the innocent children by King Herod. It eventually evolved into a lighter commemoration involving pranks and trickery.

Pranks performed on April Fool's Day range from the simple, (such as saying, "Your shoe's untied, or I accidentally stepped on your glasses!), to the elaborate. Setting a roommate's alarm clock back an hour is a common gag. Whatever the prank, the trickster usually ends it by yelling to his victim, "April Fool!"

Practical jokes are a common practice on April Fool's Day. Sometimes, elaborate practical jokes are played on friends or relatives that last the entire day. The news media even gets involved. For

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instance, a British short film once shown on April Fool's Day was a fairly detailed documentary about "spaghetti farmers"

and how they harvest their crop from the spaghetti trees.

April Fool's Day is a "for-fun-only"

observance. Nobody is expected to buy gifts or to take their "significant other"

out to eat in a fancy restaurant. Nobody gets off work or school. It's simply a fun little holiday, but a holiday on which one must remain forever vigilant, for he may be the next April Fool!

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the Origin of the April Fool's Day

The Origin of April Fool’s Day

? April fool’s day festival, several hundred years of history. About

his origin, no one have any definite ideas. One of the most popular saying think it first started in France.愚人节又称万愚节，已经有几百年的历 史了。关于他的起源，众说纷纭。其中 最为流行的说法认为愚人节起源于法国。

? In sixteenth-century France, on April 1, people celebrate New

Year's Day, exchanging gifts, have a party to celebrate. Then celebrate method and yielding around now. .十六世纪的法国，人们在4月1日这天过 新年，互赠礼物，举办晚会，庆祝新年。

当时的庆祝方法与现在相差无几。

? Every year, the French king Charlie 1582 nine world decided to

adopt a new calendar - Craig Gregory calendar, New Year's day to change in January 1st. In the new calendar implementation of process, there are still some people around or is not willing to accept the new calendar, or don't know this date changes, still in the April 1 day to spend the New Year. 1582 年年，法国国王查理九世决定采用一种 新的历法——格高利历法，新年改在1月1日。在新历法的推行过程中，各地 仍有一些人还是不愿意接受新历法，或 是不知道这一日期的更改，仍然在4月1 日这天过新年。

Other people would then be playing tricks on their giving them

false gift, and invited them to false celebration, leading them to run errands, or make them to nonexistent things done. These mark called “April fools其他的人便捉弄他们， 赠送他们假礼物，邀请他们参加假庆祝 晚会，骗他们去跑腿，或使他们对某种 根本不存在的事情信以为真。

“四月愚人”。

? People on April 1, the day he fooled each other, as time went by, he became France popular custom. 人们在4月1日这一天便互相愚弄，日久天长，便成为法国流行的风俗。

? The 18th century, “April fool’s day” custom to Britain. Later, as the British immigration and spread to the United States. With the passage of time, this custom has become an international festival, in Europe, North America, many countries are popular. 十八世纪初，“愚人节”的习俗传到英国。后来，随着英国移民又传 到了美国。随着时间的流逝，这一习俗已经成为国际性节日，在欧洲、 北美许多国家都流行。

? On that day, people can not stick to one pattern USES "relaxed"

once. Of course the technique is to fool people pattern 100. By April fool, about in different countries give different titles.这一天，人们可以不拘一格地“轻松”一下。

当然愚弄人的手法也是花样百出。

关于受愚弄的人，在不同的国家给予不同的称呼。

Most people call them "April fools."

But sometimes, some countries have other titles. In the French, they would be called

"April fish,"

probably because in April, the most likely to take the bait fish go;

In Britain's Scotland, they would be called "cuckoo", the likelihood is to show a stay birds大部分人都称他们 为“四月愚人”。但有时，有的国家也有其他的称呼。在法国人们把上当者称为“四月鱼”，可能是因为四月里，鱼最容易上钩的缘故吧； 而在英国的苏格兰，则称为“布谷鸟”，可能是指一只呆鸟吧 Every year on April 1, is many western nations of one of the most happy people, because this day is world famous “April fool’s day”.每年的4月1日，是西方许多国家的人们最开心的日子之一，因为这 一天是闻名世界的“愚人节”。

This day, people can play their own rich imagination, coaxing, teasing, fool others. And, no matter what to do so after the consequences, people appear shall also any legal liability.这一天，人们尽可以发挥自己丰富 的想象力，哄骗、取笑、愚弄别人。而且，不管这样做之后出现什 么样的后果，人们也不负任何法律责任。

初二作文

1. 当今世界，人们的业余生活赿来赿丰富，例如：看电影、看比赛、上网、欣赏音乐等。请根据自己的实际，写一篇短文，描述自己的业余生活中所看的一部电影或电视剧，观光过的旅游胜地，或看过的一场比赛等。词数80左右。

I usually spend my free time in seeing a film, watching the matches and listening to the music.

Have you ever seen the TV play-----Liang Jian? I saw it last month. It was very exciting and the battles were very frightening. It was an enjoyable play though it was long.

Li Youbin is a good actor. He plays Li Yunlong. The scenes with Li Yunlong are very exciting. And some of them are very funny.

In my opinion, it is too long. But except for this, it is an excellent TV play. If you don’t see it, I advise you to see it. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.

2. 随着人们生活水平的不断提高，人们的业余生活赿来赿丰富，想必你的业余生活也同样五颜六色吧？请你以My free time 为题写一篇短文，写出你自己丰富多彩的业余生活，词数限制在80左右。

My free time

I have many spare-time hobbies, such as going fishing, reading, playing computer games and chatting on the net.

Among the hobbies, I like chatting on the net best, because I can make many net friends. When I am in trouble, I ask my friends for help. But it is bad for my health to spend too much time on the Internet.

My spare-time life is colorful. I often enjoy myself.

3. 北京是中国的首都，它有着悠久的历史，有多处名胜古迹。有很多外国朋友来到北京，请你用最简洁的语言向他们介绍这个世界知名的旅游胜地。要求不少于100词。

Beijing is the capital of China. It is a modern city with a long history. It lies in the north of China. Millions of people from different parts of the world come to Beijing. They come here to taste the famous food---Beijing Roast Duck and visit the places of interest.

There are many places of interest. Take a bus, and you can get to the Great Wall, the Ming Tombs and the Tian’anmen Square. From them you can learn a lot about Chinese history. Of course, you can also visit the museums such as Museum of Chinese History, Beijing Museum of Natural History.

If you want to learn more about China, welcome to Beijing.

4. The hero in My heart

Norman Bethune was born in 1890 in Canada. He came to China in 1938. He gave his life to helping Chinese people.

Norman Bethune became a doctor in 1916. He took part in the First World War and saved many lives. When he came to China, there were few doctors. He had to work hard. He opened hospitals to train doctors and nurses. Once, he performed operations for 69 hours without stopping to rest, and saved 112people. In the end he died because he didn’t stop to take care of his hand.

We will always remember the hero---- Dr. Norman Bethune.

The hero in my heart

In my heart, the Chinese astronaut, Yang Liwei is the real hero. He was the first to get to the moon in our country. And the trip to the moon was successful, though there were quite a few difficulties. Also, he brought us the courage (勇气) as well as the knowledge (知识). As an

astronaut, Yang works very hard in order to finish the special trip perfectly (完美地). So we should learn from him to build our country into a stronger one. We Chinese people are proud of having such a wonderful space hero.

5. 暑假就要到了，我好高兴。但是老师会教育我们在愉快度假的同时， 别忘了学习。所以，针对即将到来的假期，以

增强了，校园生活丰富了。请以Sports in Our School为题给校刊写一篇报道。

内容要点提示：1. time for sports 2. kinds of sports

3. change of students'

health and study 4. change of school life

要求：1．80词左右，可适当发挥。

2. 文中不能出现自己的姓名和所在学校的名称等相关信息。

Sports in Our School

Sports in our school have changed a lot. Now we have more than three P.E. classes a week， and we have at least one hour to exercise every day.

Students get so excited at these changes. More and more students take an active part in the ball games，running，and jumping on the playground.

Our school life is becoming more wonderful. Doing sports is a good way to relax and keep fit. What’s more? A healthy body can help us study better and live a happier life.

9. 根据问题提示，以 “Festivals”为题写一篇不少于八十个词的英语短文，谈谈你最喜爱的节日和对赿来赿多的中国人庆祝外国节日这一社会现象的看法。

What is your favourite festival? And when is it?

Why do you like it? And how do you celebrate it?

What is the most popular Western festival in China?

What do you think about more and more people celebrating Western festival in China?

The Spring Festival is a very important festival in China. It’s on the first day of the first lunar month (阴历一月的

Almost everyone has a hobby. A hobby can provide us with interest， enjoyment， friendship， knowledge. Different people have different hobbies. Some like painting pictures， singing pop songs， dancing or enjoy collecting coins or stamps；others like going fishing, going shopping or spend their time on sports.

I like sports very much. Sometimes I play tennis or go swimming. Sometimes I exercise alone and go running in the morning. I think if I keep exercising，I will be sure to improve my health.

12. 暑假将至，同学们就自己暑假生活安排进行了交流。请你用英语向美藉教师Mr Brown介绍有关情况以及自己的暑假计划。内容应包括以下要点：

1）有的同学打算外出旅游，放松一下。

2）有的同学计划在家中多读书，为将来的学习做准备。

3）有的同学准备参加体育锻炼，保持身体健康。

4）谈谈自己的暑假安排。

Summer vacation is coming. We have different plans for it. Some of my classmates are going to visit some places of interest. Some are not going out, instead, they are going to do more reading and prepare for the future studies. Some want to do more sports to keep fit. I plan to take part in a summer camp. It’s a good chance to make more friends. I can learn something important to help my study and life. I’ sure that I’ll spend a perfect summer vacation.

13. 你的加拿大朋友Danny, 也是一位中学生。他希望了解你的暑假打算。这此，你把你的想法写成短文，发E-mail给他。暑假生活包括以下内容：

1）坚持锻炼身体；

2）根据个人兴趣和需要安排学习；

3）帮助家人做家务，学做一些简单的菜。

Summer holidays are coming. During the holidays, the thing is that I will do morning exercises every day as I did at school. And in the afternoon, if I am free, I will go fishing in the park. I like reading, so I’d like to spend some time reading books. I will also try to study maths, for I am not good at it. During the holidays, I’ll help my parents do housework as much as possible. I also want to visit some of my friends and relatives.

I’m sure I’ll have a pleasant time this summer.

14.请以“My pleasant trip” 为题，根据提示和要求写一次你记忆中愉快的旅行。

提示：请叙述本次旅行的时间、地点、人物以及有哪些活动等；体现出是一次愉快的旅行。

My pleasant trip

One day when I was in Grade 7, I went to -------park with my friends by bike. First we climbed the hill, then we flew kites. At noon we sat on the grass having a picnic. The weather was pretty fine that day. In the afternoon we met several soldiers who were only a little older than us. SO we could play games together and they also told us interesting stories. We laughed and laughed happily.

What a pleasant trip! I will never forget it.

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中考英语口语作文

1. Myself

I am … , I am … years old . I look thin and tall . I like English very much . I like playing basketball and listening to music. I hope I can learn English well and go into the high school.

2.My family

I have a very happy family.There are five people in my family.They are my father, my mother, my brother,my sister and I.My father is a farmer,my mother is a farmer, too.They are very kind.My brother is a worker,he is very hard.My sister and I are students.We are very hard-working.

3.My friend

I have many friends. ** * is my best friends .He/she is short with long hair. He is interesting and outgoing.She/He likes studying. He wants to be a teacher in the future .

4.My teacher

In my school life,I have many teachers. Mrs *** is my favourite teacher. She teaches us English. She’s tall. She always has sweet smile on her face. She is very kind and friendly to all the students. We all love her very much!

5. My school life I am a student in a middle school.During my school day,I am very busy.I get up at 6:00 everyday.I have four classes in the morning and three classes in the afternoon.After class, I often play games with my classmates .Then, I do my homework by myself.That’s my school day.

6.My hobby

My hobby is collecting stamps.I think collecting stamps is very interesting and educational.I have been collecting stamps for six years.I spent lots of money collecting stamps. Would you like to enjoy my stamps.I believe you will like them.

7. My father

My father is a farmer ,he is tall with short hair. He is always very busy ,he works in the field all the year .He hardly has a rest ,I decide to study well and make him happy. I won’t let him down .

My mother

My mother is a good wife and good mother, she is hard –working ,she is always busy ,she has to make the bed ,clean the yard ,feed animals ,cook for us and so on ,I think she is very great. I love her very much.

8.My favorite season

There are four seasons in a year. My favorite season is spring.In spring, every thing begins to grow. The days get warmer and warmer. The trees turn green and the flowers come out. We also can go on a trip in spring .I like spring best.

10．My favourite Subject

My favourite subject is English. It’s very interesting and useful. If you study English well, you can talk with other people in English-speaking countries. So I often practice speaking English as possible as I can. Do you like English?

11．My favourite pop star

Of all the pop stars,I like Hanhong best .Although she isn`t very beautiful, she sings very well. She is kind and friendly. Her songs make me feel happy and excited. I like her very much.

12.My favourite animal

I love animals.My favourite animal is the koala bear. He is from Australia.He sleeps during the day.But at night ,he gets up and eats leaves.He’s a little shy. I like it very much.

13.My healthy lifestyle

I often walk to school .I exercise every day .My eating habits are pretty good . I try to eat a lot of vegetables and fruits every day ,and I sleep eight hours every night. My good healthy lifestyle helps me to study better.

14. My dream

Everyone has own dream.My dream is to be a reporter,because I like talking with other people.I think I will meet many interesting people,and I can learn a lot of interesting things.From now on,I will study harder and harder.I hope my dream will come true one day.

15.My room

I have a small room ,there are many books on the table and

there is also a clock on the table.there’re some beautiful pictures on the wall. My room is always clean. My mum helps me clean it everyday. I love my room very much.

16.My good habit

Everyone has many good habits.Now let me tell you my good habit.I often get up very early and keep doing morning exercise. I read all kinds of books for two hours every day. And I often help my parents do the housework in my free time.I think these habits are very good for me.I will keep them all the time.

17. My hometown

My hometown is zhongwei .She has a long history.There, people are very friendly.And the food is very dedicious and cheap. There are many places of interest such as shapotou and high temple are very beautiful .I love my hometown very much

18.Library rules

Library is a public place that we can read many books and magazines.

Here are some library rules:First, keep the library clean and tidy. Second, protect the library books well. Next, return the books on time. Then,don’t smoke,eat or talk. Finally, don’t make any noises.I hope everyone can obey these library rules.

19.Talk about your Weekend

I am a student, and I am in my third year in a middle school. I’m very busy with my lessons everyday.I am free only on weekend. So I usually have to spend three or four hours in my studying .I often do some washing on Saturday afternoon. In the evening ,I watch TV with my family.If the weather is fine, I often go out to play games with my friend on Sundays. Sometimes I also help my parents do some cooking . After supper, I read English for an hour ,then go to bed early. Because I have to go to school the next day.

20.What do you do in your free time?

I am very happy in my free time, because I can do the things what I want to do , and because I don’t have to go to school and I have no homework. So,I often play basketball with my friend,I often read story books and watch TV in my free

time.

21.When you make friends, what is important to you?

How to make friends? First, I think honest is very important to me. Second, Help others all the time. Third, they should be polite each other, shouldn’t argue with others.Finally, they are lively and friendly.

22.Please make some rules for your class.

Our class is very well,because we have strict rules.For example, Don’t eat in class. Don’t shout in class.Don’t run in the classroom. Don’t ride the bike .Don’t fight . Please listen to teachers carefully.

23.How to study English?

Today,English is very important and popular.Many people want to learn it well.Do you want to know how to learn English well? Let me tell you :

First, you should preview（预习） the new lesson;

Second, listen to the teacher very carefully, try to understand what the teacher says;

Third, you’d better do as many exercises as you can ,there is the saying:practice makes perfect.

24.What will your life be like in ten years?

In ten years,I think I will be a tour guide. I will live in Beijing because it’s the capital of China.As a tour guide, I will meet many people ,visit many famous places and learn more knowledge. If I work harder, I will make more money and have a happy life.

25. I love…

Reading is very important to everyone. I like reading very much.In my free time,I often read many books ,magazines and so on.I think reading is very useful and helpful. It not only gives me a lot of knowledge, but makes my life colorful.Do you think so?

26. What will you do when the summer vacation comes? First,I will make a plan to travel,for example, where I will go and who I go with.Then,I will be ready for some useful things such as warm clothes,sunglassea and so on;Next,how long I will go.If this, I won’t waste time,I will have a good time on my

vacation.

27.Where would you like to visit, why?

Summer holiday will come.I would like to visit my grandma.Why?Because I can go hiking in the mountains there, I can go fishing with my grandpa.I can go for a walk with the little dog. I think it will be very interesting.Do you want to go with me?

28.My birthday party

My birthday is May,9th.At that day,I invited my friends and my classmates for my birthday party.Mum cooked a big and delicious meal for us.Dad bought a very beautiful cake for me.They all said happy birthday! To me.I felt very happy.We had a good time at my birthday party.

29.H ow to learn to relax?

I’m busy every day,so I feel very nervous and tired.I want to get relaxed.How to learn to relax?I often listen to the music when I am tired.Sometimes, I go out for a walk with my friends. Or I often talk with my teacher. I think these ways are good,do you think so?

31. what can you do for your parents ?

As a child , I should be hard-working , shouldn’t be lazy.So I should help parents do some housework. For example, I can sweep the floor, I can do the dishes, I can make my bed.I can clean the room and take out the trash.

33.An interesting thing

One day,my alarm clock went off,I quickly got up , got dressed, had breakfast and went to school.But when I got there,the school was empty.I was the only one there. Why?I was very surprised.After an hour,the other students showed up,and I realized that my brother had fooled me.Today was April Fool’s Day.Isn’t it interesting thing?

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