练习七

I. 1. he was ill, so he didn’t come to the meeting .

2. Because they learned new skills, they won the game.

3.She spoke in a low voice so that no one could hear.

4. I wouldn’t mind going by train but I don’t like to sit on a hard seat for long hours.

5. Although Giraffes are tall, they are very gentle animals.

6. He always has some smart ideas when we ask him.

7. I worked in that factory for five years before I came to this factory.

8. We kept on dancing and singing until they all joined us.

9. I am playing football while my brother is writing a letter.

10. I will come to your place as soon as you ask me.

II. 1~5 BACBD

III. The Spring Festival is the most important festival for the Chinese. It falls on

the first day of the first month in the Chinese lunar calendar. On the eve of

the Spring Festival the Chinese have a family feast. After that they stay up till midnight to welcome the Spring Festival with firecrackers. On New Year’s Day, people visit their relatives and friends to exchange New Year’s greetings. Children receive a lot of gift money.