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Robert Burns was a famous Scottish poet. He was born in Alloway, Scotland, on 25 January 1759. Burns wrote lots of famous poems and songs in his life. One of his most popular songs is “Auld Lang Syne” (《友谊地久天长》). Some of his other famous works are “Address to a Haggis”, “A Red, Red Rose” and “To a Mouse”.
Burns Night is a Scottish festival. It takes place every year on 25 January. It is a time when Scotland remembers and celebrates the life and work of Robert Burns. On Burns Night, people in Scotland and around the world host a Burns supper. This is a gathering of friends and family. Kilts are traditional Scottish clothing. People usually wear kilts for formal events. Burns Night is also the perfect occasion to wear one. During the supper, people will read poems by Robert Burns. The traditional food includes haggis, neeps and tatties (which are known as “potatoes”). Often, before people eat haggis, someone will recite (朗诵) “Address to a Haggis”. After supper, people enjoy dancing, poetry readings and music. At last, all the people stand up, join hands and sing the song “Auld Lang Syne”.
Robert Burns passed away (去世) over 200 years ago, in 1796. However, his memory will always live on.
() 1. Why do Scottish people celebrate Burns Night?
A. To get more visitors to Scotland. B. To show visitors how to eat haggis.
C. To spread Burns’s poems and songs. D. To remember Robert Burns.
() 2. What is the Scottish word for potatoes?
A. Haggis. B. Neeps. C. Tatties. D. Kilts.
() 3. When do people sing the song “Auld Lang Syne”?
A. At the beginning of the event. B. At the end of the event.
C. Before people eat haggis. D. Just after people eat haggis.
() 4. How old was Burns when he passed away?
A. 21. B. 25. C. 37. D. 73.
() 5. What is the passage mainly about?
A. A Scottish festival. B. Traditional Scottish food.
C. Robert Burns and his poems. D. Traditional Scottish clothing.

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Giving and receiving gifts is a tradition as old as time itself. Gifts are a way for people to show love. 1 The gift can be anything: your favourite CD, a book, clothes, delicious food, and so on. Getting a gift can make you feel loved. A handmade gift is the best way to show your love.
2 It encourages (鼓励) people to make handmade gifts for their loved ones on this day. The day is coming. If you don’t know what to buy, why not make a gift on this day?
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Don’t have DIY skills? Start learning today. You can start making handmade gifts for your family and friends in the new year. All of you can learn to make gifts for people you care about.
5 And write some sentences on it to express your love. People who get your gifts will know how much you love them.
A. I like this nice gift very much.
B. For example, you can make a card.
C. But do you know about its history?
D. It’s fun to get a gift and think about what’s in it.
E. Also, you can have a gift-making party to celebrate it.
F. Make a Gift Day is celebrated every year on 3 December.
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