Social customs (習(xí)俗) and ways of behaving change all the time. Things that were considered impolite many years ago are now acceptable. Just a few years ago, it was considered to be impolite behavior for a man to smoke on the street. No man who thought of himself as being a gentleman would make a fool of himself by smoking when a lady was in the room.

Customs also differ from country to country. Does a man walk on the left or the right of a woman in your country? Or doesn’t matter? What about table manners (行為)?

The Americans and British people not only speak the same language but also share a large number of social customs. For example, in both America and England, people shake hands when they meet each other for the first time. Also most Englishmen will open a door for a woman or offer their seats to women, and so will most Americans. Promptness (準(zhǔn)時(shí)) is important both in England and in America. That is, the dinner guest (客人) either arrive close to the time that has been made or calls up to explain his delay (耽誤).

The important thing to remember about social customs is not to do anything that might make other people feel uncomfortable —especially if they are your guests. There is an old story about a man who gave a very formal dinner party. When the food was served (服務(wù)), one of the guests started to eat his peas with a knife. The other guests were amused or greatly surprised, but the host calmly picked up his knife and began eating in the same way. It would have been bad manners to make his guest feel foolish or uncomfortable.

1.The underlined phrase “make a fool of himself” in the first paragraph means        .

    A. make himself strong                      B. make himself rich

    C. make himself comfortable                 D. make himself seemed like a fool

2. If a dinner invitation is for six o’clock, the guest is supposed to arrive at        six.

    A. nearly or a minute or two later than         B. a quarter past

    C. a quarter to                             D. much later than

3.The last example in the passage shows       .

    A. the correct way to use a knife at table     

B. that it is good manners not to make your guest feel foolish or uncomfortable

C. that social customs and ways of behaving change too fast

D. that different counties have different customs

4.The best title of the passage is         .

    A. Different Customs                        B. Social Customs

    C. Customs Are Changing Fast                D. Different Countries, Different Customs

 

What do you like most when you can get one of such things: freedom, true friends, love, honesty and so on? Here are some choices of students:

Chen Cheng, 14, Jiangsu: I think I need a true friend. I had some friends before. However, it seemed that they didn't treat me well. I told them my secrets but they didn't share theirs with me. What's worse, they told my secrets to others, which made me very unhappy. I hope to find a true lifelong（終身的）friend who can share happiness and sadness with me and keep my secrets.

Gan Xiaoning 14, Heilongjiang: Freedom is what I want most. I am a bird in two cages. In school, I have to follow the school's rules and listen to teachers. At home, my parents don't allow me to do what I like, either. I have to do everything that they tell me to do: study, study and study some more. So, freedom is the only thing I really want!

Yuan Siyu, 15, Guangxi: I am a boy from a poor family. My father works very hard but only makes a little money every month to support the family. I want to go to a key university （重點(diǎn)大學(xué)）so that I can find a good job in the future. Then, I can earn enough money to get my family out of poverty(貧困) and offer my parents a happy life.

Qu Yi, 15, Hebei: I want a complete family. My parents got divorced(離婚) three years ago. Since then, I have had no chance to be together with both of them any more. Now, I am living with my mom and get her love, but I also want my dad's love. I am envious(羨慕) of my classmates who live with their parents. So, I would have a complete family if I could.

1. What is not mentioned in the passage?

A．freedom          B．love              C．a(chǎn) true friend       D．hobby

2.Who is facing the problem of poverty and decides to fight?

A．Qu Yi             B．Chen Cheng        C．Gan Xiaoning       D．Yuan Siyu

3.As for Chen Cheng, she wants a friend_______.

A．who often tells lies to her                 B．who only cares about her own happiness

C．who can play with her                    D．who can share her feeling and keep secrets

4.What does the underlined word “earn” mean in this passage?

A．Gave             B．Make             C．Lend             D．Borrow

5.Which of the following is true?

A．Qu Yi's father works very hard and makes much money to support his family.

B．Chen Cheng gets along very well with his friends

C．If Qu Yi's parents didn't get divorced, he would be much happier.

D．Gan Xiaoning says he is a bird because he wants to fly like a bird.

 

The teacher stood before his class of 30 students and was going to hand out the final exam papers．“I know how hard you have all worked to get ready for this test．” he said．“And because I know you are all able to understand these questions．I am ready to offer a B to anyone who would prefer not to take the test．’’

    A number of students jumped up to thank the teacher and left the classroom．The teacher looked at the rest students and said．“Does anyone else want to get a B? This is your last chance．”Two more students decided to go．Seven students stayed．The teacher then handed out the papers．There were only three sentences on the paper： Congratulations! You have received an A in this class．Keep believing in yourself．

    I never had a teacher who gave a test like that．but I think that it is a test that any teacher could and should give．Students who do not have confidence in what they have learned are B students at most．

    The same is true for students in real life．The A students are those who believe in what they are doing because they have learned from both successes and failures．They have learned life’ s lessons, whether from school education or from events in their lives，and have become better people．Scientists say that by the age of eight，80% of what we believe about ourselves has already been formed．You are a big kid now and you realize that you have some limits(局限)．However，there is nothing you can’t do or leant to be．Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person to reach the top of Mount Qomolangma (珠穆朗瑪峰)said，“We do not conquer the mountain．but ourselves．”

1.Some students left the classroom because_____

A．they were happy with the grade the teacher would give them

B．they were allowed to take another easier exam later on

C．they knew the teacher didn’t like them to take the test

D．they thought the exam was so easy that they don’t need to have a try

2.The teacher gave the rest students an A because______

A．they answered all the questions in the exam correctly

B．they didn’t believe themselves

C．they believed themselves in what they had learned

D．they had been working hard for each exam

3.The underlined word “conquer’’ means ______ in the passage.

    A．發(fā)現(xiàn)    B．控制    C．探索    D．征服

4.What does the writer want to tell us in the passage?

A．He wants us to know what our limits are．

B．He wants us to learn to believe in ourselves．   

C．He wants us to receive school education．

D．He wants us to1earn from B students．

 

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Recent research from the Pew Internet Project suggests that 90% of Americans aged from 12 to 17 use the Internet, and 51% of those teens use social networks. However, there are many possible problems with social networking sites and the teenagers who use them.

Apart from the social advantages, social networking sites can be used to record school research, develop artistic talents and experiment with other forms of subject creation. They provide a way to communicate with others who share the same interests and to get helpful advice on ongoing projects.

Along with these advantages come some dangers. For example, most social networking sites are open to all, especially MySpace, which is the most popular social network among teens in America. It means that they could be put in unpleasant and frightening situations.

A greater danger is that teens may become objects of the people with secret purposes. The secrecy of some social networking sites makes it easy for dangerous people to find young teens and invite them into dangerous conversations. It’s easy for them to pretend as teens and draw children into dangerous real-world communication as well. Then further hurt might be on its way.

Another danger is identity stealing, which can happen when teens share too much information about their names, dates of birth and locations.

Therefore, it’s very important to make sure teens are safe when they use social networks.

Many of the same rules that work for online chat work for these sites:

※ Don’t use your real name.

※ Don’t give out personal information to people you don’t know. A last name and a town are enough for a bad guy to find where you are.

※ Don’t believe that people are who they say to be.

※ Immediately end any communication that makes you uncomfortable and report it to a parent.

Only if you are sure of your safety, can you enjoy the fun brought by social networking. Besides, trying to deal with all problems on your own can lead to terrible results. Remember, asking your parents or school officials for help doesn’t mean you are unable to do anything but wiser than many others.                                             

1.How many dangers of using social networks are mentioned in the passage?

A. 2.                 B. 3.                C. 4.                D. 5.

2.The writer takes MySpace as an example to show that ________.

A. students could be put into unreal situations on the Internet

B. teenagers are facing unknown dangers on the social networks

C. Internet provides more social websites to American teenagers

D. social networks are very popular among teenagers in America

3.We can infer from the passage that ________.

A. the dangers are similar when chatting online and surfing social networks

B. more than half American teenagers aged from 12 to 17 use social networks

C. teens who ask for help are wiser when meeting problems on social networks

D. there are more disadvantages than advantages for teens to use social networks

 

 

     We humans are only born with one set of eyes, so it's our job to take care of them for our whole lives. The good news is that if we do a few simple things every day, we can maintain (保持) our eyesight and reduce (減少) the risk of ever hurting our eyes.

     Almost all doctors agree that we can improve and maintain good eyesight by eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. It is especially important for us to eat vegetables like carrots and sweet potatoes.  Besides, we need to protect our eyes when we spend a long time in bright sunlight. The best way to do. this is by wearing sunglasses that have 100% UV (紫外線(xiàn))  protection. What's more, it is necessary to protect our eyes when we work with dangerous chemicals (化學(xué)物質(zhì)).  For this reason we should always wear goggles in chemistry labs at work or at school. Finally, we should not spend too much time in front of the computer or television screen. That is why doctors advise if we have to use a computer for a long time, we should take a short break every fifteen or thirty minutes.

     Maintaining good eyesight is important. If we do these few simple things we can protect our eyes and reduce the chances of losing our eyes. As the popular English expression goes, “It's all fun and game, until someone loses an eye.” When people say this, they mean that losing an eye is a very terrible thing.

1.When should we wear goggles?

   A. While watching TV.                 

B. While using a computer.

   C. While staying in the sun.             

D. While working in a chemistry lab.

2.How many pieces of advice are given in the passage?

    A. Two.          B. Three.         C. Four.         D. Five.

3.What does the underlined word ‘that’ refers to?

    A. We should eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.

    B. We should take a short break every fifteen or thirty minutes.

    C. We should not spend much time in front of a computer or TV.

    D. We should do a few simple things every day to keep our eyesight.

4.Which would be the best title for the passage?

A. Fun and Games with Our Eyes       

B. Caring for Our Eyes

C. The Risk of Hurting Our Eyes        

D. Born with One Set of Eyes

 

Kitesurfing as a water sport began in the 1980s, but didn't get popular until the end of last century. It is also known as kiteboarding, and in some European countries as flysurfing. Kitesurfing works through wind power(動(dòng)力) by using a large kite to pull a rider on the water at high speed.

At first, kitesurfing was a difficult and dangerous sport. Now it is becoming easier and safer because of the safer kite design. For an able and strong person, kitesurfing can be a very fun, extremely exciting sport, just like skating on the water with a feeling of flying. It has become more and more popular.

Compared with other water sports, kitesurfing is easier to learn. A beginner can understand how to operate the kite with 5--10 hours of training. And anybody aged from 13 to 65 can learn. It is not expensive to get the equipment for kitesurfing, which costs $1,000 to 82,500. Training lessons range from $200 to $500 for two or three hours. With the development of its equipment progress, kitesurfing is becoming even safer. After some training, you can enjoy its excitement and challenging feeling.

With the rising popularity of kitesurfing, most major seaside cities have kitesurfing clubs. In China, Xiamen is the only place that has the kitesurfing club, which provides professional kitesurfing training and equipments.

1.Kitesurfing has a history of about________years.

A．30               B．50               C．100              D．130

2.________is mentioned in the passage as the power of kitesurfing.

A．Water            B．Wind             C．The sun           D．The kite

3.The underlined word“range”in the passage means “________”in Chinese.

A．在……范圍                           B．按……順序排列

C．向……方向延伸                        D．根據(jù)……歸類(lèi)

4.The most important reason for the popularity of kitesurfing is that _______.

A．its price is getting lower and lower

B．more and more people are enjoying its excitement

C．its equipment progress makes it easier and safer

D．a(chǎn)ll people can learn and take part in it

5.The main idea of this passage is about _______.

A．the way of operating kitesurfing            B．the progress of kitesurfing equipment

C．the history of kitesurfing in China           D．the development of kitesurfing

 

If you’re into sports, you’ve seen it happen—tennis players jump over the net to shake hands after a hard match; football players exchange jerseys（運(yùn)動(dòng)衣）after ninety minutes of knocking each other around; even boxers touch gloves at the beginning of each round. Players in every event, from spelling bees to golf（高爾夫球），act in this way. It’s all part of sportsmanship（體育精神），a great tradition in sports and competition. It means playing and being calm all through the match.

Everyone feels great when they win. In the last few years, you might see some players celebrate a goal（進(jìn)球）with a long victory dance or talk big about their ability. However, it’s always hard for people to say in public that they made a bad play. Good sportsmanship is what they really need. It’s the golden rule of sports.

Good sportsmanship means that you play by the rules, talk politely to everyone during games and stay cool even when you lose the game. At the school sports meeting, for example, it’s more important for you to know how to work as part of a team and cheer your teammates on. That may help you enjoy more success at your future work. In competition—as in life—you may not always win, but believe me, sportsmanship will help you get through, and there is always the next match.

1.What match do you know will last ninety minutes?

A. Tennis.                         b. Football.     

C. Golf.                           D. Spelling.

2.The underlined word “bees” in the passage means            .

A. fly.                             b. competition.     

C. guess.                           D. research.

3. Why do you think good sportsmanship is really important?

A. It’s all part of sports.

b. It’s all part of celebration.

C. It’s the golden rule of sports.

D. It’s how to stay cool.

4.Winning the game will make it possible for players to           .

A. celebrate a goal.                   b. exchange jerseys.     

C. shake hands.                      D. feel great .

5.The passage mainly tells us that sportsmanship gets you through no matter whether           .

A. you win or lose.                   b. you play or learn.     

C. you are happy or not.               D. you feel hard or not.

 

Sometimes people call ours a “throwaway society”. That means that we’re always throwing away old things and buying new ones. Many times, you no longer need something, but someone else may just need to buy one. For example, if your baby doesn’t like his toy car any longer, why not give it to a nearly family who has a little kid? That’s one less plastic toy car that they need to buy. It’s also one less plastic toy that needs to be produced, packaged and shipped to the toy store.

Here are some other ways to help save resources (資源)for the society:

★Use the other side of the paper.

★Use rechargeable (可再充電的) batteries for your electric toys, MP3 players, cell phones, and cameras.

★ Choose reusable travel cups instead of disposable (一次性的) paper or plastic cups.

★Take your own cloth shopping bags when you go shopping.

★ Drink tap water instead of buying bottled water.

And there are some things you can exchange with your friends, for example, books, toys, even clothes. It's a way for everyone to get something new without spending any money and without throwing many things away.

1.The underlined word "ours" in the passage refers to (指代) _______.

A. our society                      B. our old things

C. our life                         D. our throwaway things

2.According to the writer, if we give a second - hand toy car to a neighbor kid, we can____.

A. buy another new one              B. help toy business develop

C. make the family very thankful to us  D. help save resources for the society

3. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. We should buy things that can be reused in our daily life.

B. We can exchange some things with others for further use.

C. It's good for us to throw away old things and buy new ones.

D. We are supposed to give the things we no longer need to our neighbors.

4.What should we do in our daily life after reading the passage?

A. Try to throw as few old things as we can.

B. Use as many disposable things as possible.

C. Drink bottled water even though there is tap water around.

D. Buy everything we need instead of exchanging them with others.

 

One day an American called Simon went to London to visit his friend, Rick. Rick told him that his flat was on the first floor. When he arrived, Simon went straight to the first floor of the building. But he was told that there was no Rick on that floor. Do you know why?
In fact, the British call the first floor of a building the ground floor. The floor above the ground floor is the first floor, which Americans would call the second floor.
The story shows that there are a few culture differences between Britain and American, though the British and Americans both speak English.
The British usually hide their feelings. They seldom start a conversation with strangers. For example, on the train the British often spend their time reading newspapers or books. But Americans are quite different. They’re more active and easier to talk with.
The British and Americans may use different terms for many things. The British usually use football ,eraser and mail while Americans prefer to soccer, rubber and post.
【小題1】 Simon went to London to         .
A. spend his holiday     B. visit his friend C. study English
【小題2】Which picture shows us where Rick’s flat was?

【小題3】According to the passage, the British usually spend their time       on the train.
A. playing cards         B. talking loudly           C. doing some reading
【小題4】What does the underlined word “terms” mean in Chinese in the passage?
A. 成果                  B.術(shù)語(yǔ)                      C. 學(xué)期
【小題5】What’s the main idea of the passage?
A. Different culture between Britain and America.
B. The British and Americans have the same language.
C. The British and Americans have different words.

There are many ways to find a job. It can be as easy as walking into a neighborhood store to look at its announcement(通告) board. Local stores often have areas where people can put small signs telling what kind of service they need or can provide. Such services include caring for children or cleaning houses.

Or, job searchers can look in the newspaper. Local newspapers have employment announcements placed by companies seeking(尋找) workers.

Another popular tool for finding jobs is the Internet. For example, people in four hundred and fifty cities around the world can use the Craigslist(網(wǎng)站名)Web site to buy objects, meet people or find a job. Craigslist says that it receives two million new job listings each month.

Another useful way to find a job is through a college or university. For example, students at the University of Texas in Austin（奧斯丁 (美國(guó)得克薩斯州首府)） can go to the Career Exploration Center to get help in finding a job. Of course, looking for a job requires knowing what kind of work you want to do. For example, there is a book called “What Color is Your Parachute (降落傘)?” by Richard Bolles. This book has been helping people choose a career (職業(yè)) since it was first published in nineteen seventy.

Some experts(專(zhuān)家) also help people find jobs. Susan W. Miller owns a company called California Career Services in Los Angeles. She says her company helps people find jobs by first helping them understand their strengths, goals and interests. Then she provides them with methods and resources(對(duì)策) to help them find the right job.

1.What is the passage mainly about?

A．Finding a job.

B．College students’ part-time jobs.

C．Craigslist Web site.

D．The relation between study and work.

2.It can be learned from the passage that ______.

A．companies often put job information in local shops

B．the Internet is the most popular tool for job hunters in the USA

C．Susan W. Miller’s company is helping people choose careers

D．California Career Services mainly serves university students

3.How many ways of finding a job are mentioned in the passage?

A．Three.

B．Four.

C．Five.

D．Six.

 

Some years ago there was an old woman.  She had no children because she did not like children at all.  But she loved cats.  She had mother cats and baby cats.  She had black cats and white cats.  The children in the neighborhood came to her house to play with the cats.  More and more cats came to the woman’s house.  There were too many cats.  The old woman couldn’t feed them at all.

Then she had an idea.  “The children love my cats, ” she thought.  So she gave each child a cat.  Then she was very happy.  And the children were very happy,  too.  And cats were pleased,  too.  Because they each had a room. 

1. The old woman didn’t like ________.

A. old cats                             B. baby cats

C. old people                           D. children

2. Why did the children come to the woman’s house? 

A. To look at her house.

B. To help the old woman.

C. To play with the cats.

D. To play young cats. 

3. The word “feed” in the passage means ________. 

A. give food to                     B. look after

C. live with                            D. play games

4. The woman gave each child a cat because ________.

A. the children liked the cats        

B. she couldn’t feed so many cats

C. more cats came to her house

D. children came to her house every day

5. Finally(最后)the woman ________.

A. began to love children

B. sold(賣(mài)掉)all her cats to children

C. bought enough food for the children’s cats

D. gave each child a cat

Now, more and more cities are facing problems, such as high housing costs, pollution and crime. Let’s see what people in Hyderabad, India and in Sao Paulo, Brazil do to solve (解決) the problems.

Hyderabad, India

To improve people’s lives, Hyderabad is planting more and more trees. The city is even creating greener buildings that use less water and less electricity for power. Adding green to a city has a number of advantages. For example, trees make the air cleaner. In Hyderabad, streets were grey and dirty in the past. However, today they are filled with trees and flowers, making the city cleaner and more colourful. Green areas also give people places to relax or exercise. A study in the USA shows an interesting thing: the greener a neighborhood is, the less crime there is.

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Many people work in the centre of Sao Paulo, but they don’t live there. They’ve spread out to neighborhoods outside the city because housing is cheaper. Every day, these people travel into the city, and traffic is very heavy. City planners are using different ways to deal with (處理) the problem. First, they are building better subways. Another goal is to make it cheaper for people to live in the downtown area (中心區(qū)). Doing this will reduce traffic and pollution in the city.

1.What does the underlined word “greener” mean?

A．Taller.

B．Easier.

C．Better for the environment.

D．More brightly coloured.

2.Which advantage of making Hyderabad greener is NOT talked about in the passage?

A．It helps people work better.

B．It makes the city cleaner.

C．It reduces crime.

D．It makes it easier to exercise.

3.According to the passage, what problem does Sao Paulo have?

A．A lot of people don’t have jobs.

B．Too many people live in the city centre.

C．A lot of people are moving out of the city.

D．Too many people travel into the city every day.

 

Do you ever feel a stomachache during a test? Are you ever so worried about something that you even have a headache or can’t sleep at night? If so, then you know what stress is. Stress is what you feel when you are worried about something. You may feel angry, sad, scared, or afraid —all this can give you a stomachache or a headache.

There are different kinds of stress. Some kinds of stress are good and others are bad. Good stress may happen when someone asks you to answer questions in class or when you have to give a report. This kind of stress can help you to finish things better.

However, bad stress can happen if the stress lasts too long. You may not feel well if a family member is sick, if you’re having problems at school, or if anything else makes you upset every day. That kind of stress isn’t going to help you.

The best way to keep stress away is to have a balanced life. If you get enough sleep and food, and if you exercise and leave time for fun, you’ll feel less stressed.

1.What’s the main idea of the first paragraph?

A.  How can you pass a test? 

 B. Why do you have a stomachache?

C.   What is stress? 

D. Why are you worried?

2. Good stress may happen when you’re doing the following things EXCEPT _______.

A. answering questions in class 

B. having problems at school

C. helping other classmates

D. giving a report in front of school

3.The underlined word “upset” means _______ in the passage.

     A. delightful            B. unhappy           C. excited        　 D. successful

4.Which of the following is RIGHT, according to the passage?

A. Having a balanced life is the best way to keep stress away.

B. Different kinds of stress will help you with the study a lot.

C. You may feel angry, sad, or afraid when you’re doing something.

D. You may not feel well if your parents are talking about things.

5.What is the best title for this passage?

A. A Balanced Life

B. How to Do Better in a Test

C. Bad Stress and Good Stress

D. How to Face Your Stress

 

What is your favourite colour? Do you like yellow, orange, red? If you do, you must be an optimist(樂(lè)觀者), a leader, an active person who enjoys life, people and excitement. Do you prefer greys and blues? Then you are probably quiet, shy and you would rather follow than lead. If you love green, you are strong-minded and determined. You wish to succeed and want other people to see you are successful. At least this is what psychologists(心理學(xué)家)tell us, and they should know, because they have been seriously studying the meaning of colour preference, and the influence that colours have on human beings. They tell us that we don’t choose our favourite colours as we grow up. If you happen to love brown, you did so as soon as you opened your eyes, or at least as soon as you could see clearly.

A yellow room makes us feel more cheerful and more comfortable than a dark green one, and a red dress brings warmth and cheer to the saddest winter day. On the other hand, black is depressing. Light and bright colours make people not only happier but more active. It is a fact that factory workers work better, harder, and have fewer accidents when their machines and painted orange rather than black or dark grey.

Remember, then, that if you feel low, you can always brighten your day or your life with a new shirt or a few colourful things. Remember also that you will know your friends and your enemies better when you find out what colours they like and dislike. And don’t forget that anyone can guess a lot about your character when you choose a piece of handkerchief(手帕).

1.The author believes in the passage that________.

A．a(chǎn)nyone can choose his color preference in his life

B．no one can choose his color preference in his life

C．a(chǎn)nyone is born with his color preference

D．no one is born with his color preference

2.According to the passage, ________.

A．if you enjoy life, you must like yellow, orange and red

B．when you are quiet, you must prefer grays and blues

C．if you love green, you usually do what you have decided

D．if you love pink, you often go to flower shops

3.Psychologists study the meaning of color preference because________.

A．colors may affect the emotional states of the people

B．colors may decide the results of our work and study

C．color preference can tell you who your friends are

D．color preference can help you to see through your enemies

4.Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage?

A．It is no proper to wear a red dress in summer.

B．We feel happier and more active if we see light and bright colors.

C．All the machines in a factory are painted orange.

D．No machines in a factory are painted black.

5.The main idea of this passage is ________.

A．color preference has something to do with one’s character

B．colors have effects on human psychological states

C．you will know your friends or your enemies by knowing the colors they like

D．a(chǎn)ll of the above.

 

Different countries have different customs. When you travel to another countries，please follow their customs，just as the saying goes，“             .”

  Very often people who travel to the United States forget to tip（付小費(fèi)）.It is usual to tip porters who help carry your bags，taxi drivers and waiters. Waiters expect to get a 15% tip on the cost of your meal. Taxi drivers expect about the same amount.

  In England，make sure to stand in line even if there are only two of you. It’s important to respect lines there. It’s a good idea to talk about the weather. It’s a favorite subject of conversation with the British.

  In Spain，it’s a good idea to have a light meal in the afternoon if someone invites you for dinner. People have dinner very late，and restaurants do not generally open until after 9 pm.

  In Arab countries，men kiss one another on the cheek（臉頰）. Your host may welcome you with a kiss on both cheeks. It is polite for you to do the same.

  In Japan，people usually give personal or business cards to each other when they meet for the first time. When a person gives you a card，don’t put it into your pocket right away. The person expects you to read it.

  Don’t forget to be careful of your body language to express something In conversation. A kind of body language that is acceptable in one culture may be impolite in another.

1.When you travel to the USA，you don’t need to tip           .

  A. porters        B. waiters        C. 70 minutes       D. 90 minutes    

2.The missing sentence in the first paragraph should be“         .”

 A. Love me，love my dog

 B. He who laughs last laughs best

 C. When in Rome，do as the Romans do

D. Where there is a will，there is a way

3.The underline word “porters” in the passage means                 .

 A. 搬運(yùn)工          B.清潔工            C.接線(xiàn)員              D. 售票員

4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage ?

 A. In Spain，People usually have dinner very early

 B. In England，It’s a not polite to talk about the weather

 C. In Arab countries，men kiss one another on the cheek

D. In Japan you should not read the business card as soon as you get it.

5.What，s the best title of the passage ？

A. How to Tip           B Body Language

C When to Have Dinner   D Advice to International Travelers

 

Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents, however, it is not true.

    Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it’s hard for you to communicate with your parents, don’t worry about it. Here are some advice for you to bridge the generation gap (代溝).

    Don’t argue (爭(zhēng)辯) with your parents. Don’t get to your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won’t consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can’t express yourself well if you are angry. Go someplace to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you don’t think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.

    Try to reach a compromise (和解). Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.

    Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect (尊敬) to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.

    Talk about your values. The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.

    A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try!

1.According to the passage who have a communication problem?

        A. parents and other people        B. only school kids and their parents

        C. teachers and their students          D. parents and children of all ages

2.How many pieces of advice does the writer give us to bridge the generation gap?

        A. 5.               B. 4.               C. 3.           D. 2.

3.The underlined word “bridge” in the passage means “______”.

        A. 建立         B. 消除         C. 通過(guò)         D. 到達(dá)

4.If the values of your parents are different from those of yours, you’d better ______.

        A. argue with them                  B. keep away from them

C. agree with them all the time     D. tell your parents what you care about

5.The best title for the passage is______.

A. How to bridge the generation gap     B. How to deal with family problems

        C. How to be good parents           D. How to be a good child

 

Mobile phones and the internet have improved our live in many ways. However, along with improvements, they have also brought a number of worrying problems.

Many car accident are caused by mobile phones. You can use many new mobile phones to get on the internet. This can be very convenient, but some drivers get on the internet while driving. Driving needs all our attention. By looking at their mobile phones and not at the road, these insensitive Drivers are a danger to us all.

Many of the dangers of the internet are well known. Children who visit websites without their parents’ permission sometimes talk to older people they don’t know and put themselves in great danger. People with blogs sometimes post embarrassing photographs of people they don’t know on their websites without permission. There are also people who use the internet to get personal information that we do not want them to have.

Mobile Phone and Internet Safety Tips

◆        If you need to use a mobile phone with you drive use a “hands-free” phone.

◆        In difficult driving situations such as rain or snow, do not use your phone at all.

◆        Do not make very important phone calls while driving. They take your attention off the road.

◆        Tell your children not to talk with anyone they do not know on the internet.

◆        In an embarrassing situation, pay attention to people around you. People will be shy about taking your picture if they know you’re paying attention.

◆        Refuse to give out any information personal information on the internet.

1.Which of these dangers of mobile phones or the Internet is Not mentioned in the passage?

A. You can have a car accident.

B. Someone can post your photograph on the internet.

C. Someone can get your personal information

D. Someone you do not know can call you.

2. A “hands-free” mobile phone is probably a mobile phone that _____.

A. is free to use                   B. can be used without your hands

C. can be used with only one hand       D. can be use only in ears

3. What advice is given in the passage to stop someone from taking an embarrassing picture of you?

A. Pay attention to the people around you.

B. Don’t give out your personal information.

C. Use a “hands-free” mobile phone.

D. Wear your camera phone on you belt.

4.Which is the best title of the passage?

   A. Internet Problems

   B. Mobile Phone and Internet Dangerous

   C. The Development of Mobile Phone and Internet

   D. The Advantages of Mobile Phone and Internet

 

Sometimes people come into your life and you know at once that they were sure to be there. They serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson or help find out who you are or who you want to become. You never know who these people may be: your classmate, neighbor, teacher, long-lost friend or even a real stranger. But you know that every moment they will affect (影響) your life in some serious way.

Sometimes things happen to you. At the time they may seem terrible, painful (痛苦的) and unfair. But later you realize that without getting over those difficulties you would have never realized your further ability and strength. Everything happens for a reason and nothing happens by chance or with good or bad luck.

The people you meet affect your life, and the successes and failure (失敗) you experience, create who you are. Even the bad experiences can be learned from. In fact, they are probably the most poignant and important ones.

Enjoy every day even every moment and take from it everything that you possibly can, for you may never be able to experience it again. Talk to people you have never talked to before, and really listen. You should set your sights high, hold your head up, tell yourself you are a great one and believe in yourself.

You can make your life anything you wish. Create your own life and then go out and live it.

1. The people we meet      .

A. all know where to find us       B. serve us on no purpose

C. won't become our neighbor      D. will change us in some way

2. From the passage, we know that bad things can make us      .

A. terribly meet bad luck        B. realize our further ability

C. find no serious success       D. possibly enjoy every moment

3.The underlined word "poignant" in the passage means "       ".

A. 平淡的      B. 明顯的     C. 深刻的    D. 艱苦的

4.The writer's advice is that we should      .

A. never talk to strange people       B. learn as much as we can each day

C. get over difficulties painfully    D. not believe in ourselves but others

5.Which is the best title for the passage?

A. Create Your Own Life           B. Hold Your Head Up

C. People You Meet in Life        D. Things Happen to You

 

How much do you know about Top Combine (至上勵(lì)合 TC), the popular boy band? After two months of training in South Korea, the five boys are back with their latest album Grandness Equal to Heaven (《齊天大盛》). They showed up in Beijing to promote their new record. Hundreds of teenagers screamed in excitement when they saw their idols.

“I was blown away (被……征服) by this album. I knew TC would improve after going to South Korea, but I couldn't have imagined it would be so nice,” said a fan after she listened to the album.

Each of the boys has put something of themselves into the new album, from Zhang Yuan's soft voice to Ma Xueyang's talents composing and writing lyrics. Their hit song Grandness Equal to Heaven is a creative mix of moving rhythms and traditional musical instruments, including flute (笛子). A teenage fan says that Top Combine's new album helps him get through all his tests.

Although they tried to be China's No 1 Motivational (勵(lì)志的) boy band, Top Combine's debut in October, 2008 was not a big success. The band's first EP Arrival was not immediately popular. People accused the band of being unoriginal. They said TC was just like a South Korean boy band, because their fashion sense and music style were similar to those bands.

But they didn't give up. Now with their new album, their hard work looks like it's paying off.

根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容回答下面的問(wèn)題。

1.What does the passage talk about?

A. A latest album.             B. An EP.     

C. A girls’ rock band.           D. A popular boy band.

2. Which is true about the band?

A. They have just come back from China.     

B. They are Korean band.

C. They tried to be China's No 1 Motivational boy band.        

D. They made a big success in 2008.

3.Which is their first EP?

A. Top Combine.    B. Grandness Equal to Heaven. 

C. Arrival.         D. Motivational Boy.

4.What’s the meaning of “pay off” in this passage？

A.  付款      B. 回報(bào)     C. 成功     D. 離開(kāi) 

5.What can you find out in the passage?

A. The five members of this team come from China.

B. Some teenagers were moved by the band’s new album.

C. This band has been to South Korean for training for about two years.

D. People accepted this band in 2008 because TC was just like a South Korean boy band.

 

How much do you know about Top Combine (至上勵(lì)合 TC), the popular boy band? After two months of training in South Korea, the five boys are back with their latest album Grandness Equal to Heaven (《齊天大盛》). They showed up in Beijing to promote their new record. Hundreds of teenagers screamed in excitement when they saw their idols.
“I was blown away (被……征服) by this album. I knew TC would improve after going to South Korea, but I couldn't have imagined it would be so nice,” said a fan after she listened to the album.
Each of the boys has put something of themselves into the new album, from Zhang Yuan's soft voice to Ma Xueyang's talents composing and writing lyrics. Their hit song Grandness Equal to Heaven is a creative mix of moving rhythms and traditional musical instruments, including flute (笛子). A teenage fan says that Top Combine's new album helps him get through all his tests.
Although they tried to be China's No 1 Motivational (勵(lì)志的) boy band, Top Combine's debut in October, 2008 was not a big success. The band's first EP Arrival was not immediately popular. People accused the band of being unoriginal. They said TC was just like a South Korean boy band, because their fashion sense and music style were similar to those bands.
But they didn't give up. Now with their new album, their hard work looks like it's paying off.
根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容回答下面的問(wèn)題。
【小題1】What does the passage talk about?

A．A latest album.	B．An EP.
C．A girls’ rock band.	D．A popular boy band.

【小題2】 Which is true about the band?

A．They have just come back from China.

B．They are Korean band.

C．They tried to be China's No 1 Motivational boy band.

D．They made a big success in 2008.

【小題3】Which is their first EP?

A．Top Combine.	B．Grandness Equal to Heaven.
C．Arrival.	D．Motivational Boy.

【小題4】What’s the meaning of “pay off” in this passage？

A．付款

B．回報(bào)

C．成功

D．離開(kāi)

【小題5】What can you find out in the passage?

A．The five members of this team come from China.

B．Some teenagers were moved by the band’s new album.

C．This band has been to South Korean for training for about two years.

D．People accepted this band in 2008 because TC was just like a South Korean boy band.