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The Christmas TreeIn pre-Christian Europe, people believed that trees (fruit trees and evergreens in particular) were embodiment of powerful beings. In the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, the designated miracle play for December 25 was the story of Adam and Eve and in this play the chief prop was an apple-hung evergreen called the paradise tree. In the sixteenth century, German families began bringing evergreens into their homes during the Christmas season. By the seventeenth century, they were known as Christbaiime (Christ trees) and were being decorated with fruits, candies, cookies, candles and wafers resembling the eucharistic host.The first Christmas trees in America were set up by German immigrants in the 1820s and the almost universal adoption of the custom dates from the 1910s. Now at Christmas time decorated trees stand in about two-thirds of American homes. The modem American tree is usually covered with colored balls and strings of colored lights. The star on top represents the Star in the East which guided the three Wise Men to Bethlehem. Christmas is traditionally celebrated on().
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写信时间：2008年3月18日写信人：刘书红收信人：Denver Institute of Technology信息工程系North教授地 址：Denver，Colorado 80202，U．S．
M: Are you looking forward to your trip to Canada, SusanW: I can’t wait to see Canada, Jason, but I’m scared stiff of the journey. My husband insists on flying, but I want to sail. Planes make me nervous.M: There’s nothing to be frightened of. How many planes fly across the Atlantic every dayW: I’ve no idea. Hundreds, I suppose.M: And how often do you hear of a crash Once or twice a yearW: Yes, but aero-planes fly so high and fast that once is enough.M: There are more road accidents per day than air deaths per year. Air transport is really safe compared with road transport.W: I still prefer to go by sea. Ships may not travel fast but as least you can relax. I’d love a trip on a luxury liner like the Queen Elizabeth II.M: It’s fine if you’re a good sailor, but have you ever traveled far in a rough seaW: No. I’ve only been in a boat once. I sailed down the River Thames on a sightseeing tour, but in any case I’d rather be sea-sick than dead. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers().
Without much (hesitate)（）, I rushed to the office to see the manager.
M: It’s so hard for me to learn English. Why is it so easy for youW: I didn’t know you were having problems. Maybe it’s easier for me because I already speak two languages. But also, I really work at it.M: Well, I always do my homework and go to classes. What else do you think would helpW: Well, you might try reading newspapers. And I always talk to Americans when I get a chance, though sometimes it’s hard.M: But, how do you meet Americans I only know other foreign students.W: How about sitting next to an American at lunch, or have you ever thought of asking someone over to your house for dinnerM: Those are good ideas. But I’m a little shy to speak English.W: You won’t learn if you don’t try and speak. If I were you, I’d talk to your English teacher. He might have some good ideas. Why is it difficult for the man to lean English().
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