As we know, there are differences between western culture and Chinese culture. We can see differences when we pay attention to the way words are used. Let’s look at the words about animals and plants. Most expressions in Chinese about the dog, for example, “a homeless dog”, “a mad dog”, “a running dog” and “a dog catching mouse”, have negative meanings. But in western countries, dogs are thought to be honest and good friends of humans. In English, people use the dog to describe positive actions. For example, “You are a lucky dog.” means you are a lucky person. And “every dog has its day.” means each person has good luck sometimes. To describe a person’s serious illness, they say “sick as a dog”. The word “dog-tired” means very tired. However, Chinese love cats very much. But in western culture, “cat” is often used to describe a woman who is cruel.
The rose is regarded as symbol of love in both China and some western countries. People think the rose means love, peace, courage and friendship. And the rose is the national flower of England, America and many other countries.
The words about plants and animals are used in positive or negative ways in different cultures. We can learn about many differences in cultures by comparing how some words are used. “Every dog has its day.” means “________”.
| A．Everybody in the world is lucky. |
| B．Each person lives his own way of life. |
| C．If one works hard, he’s sure to succeed. |
| D．Everybody has a time in life to be lucky. |
What can we know from the passage?
| A．Words show differences in culture. |
| B．Chinese people prefer dogs to cats. |
| C．Western people think cats to be good friends. |
| D．Rose is the national flower of all western countries. |
Which statement is right according to passage?
| A．People think the rose means love, peace, luck and friendship. |
| B．The words about plants and animals are used both in positive and negative ways in different cultures. |
| C．In China, people use the dog to describe negative actions. |
| D．In eastern culture, “cat” is often used to describe a woman who is cruel. |
What’s the best title for the passage?
| A．Negative or Positive |
| B．Different Countries Have Different Culture |
| C．Rose Means the Same in Chinese and English |
| D．What Dog and Cat Mean in English and Chinese |
Mrs Green’s telephone number was three-four-six-three, and the number of the cinema near her house was three-four-six-four, so people often made a mistake and telephoned her when they wanted the cinema.
One evening the telephone rang and Mrs Green answered it. A tired man said, “At what time does your last film begin?”
“I’m sorry”, she said Mrs Green, “but you have the wrong number. T his is not the cinema.”
“Oh, it began twenty minutes ago,” said the man.” That’s too bad. Goodbye.”
Mrs Green was very surprised ,so she told her husband .He laughed and said ,”The man’s wife wanted to go to the cinema, but he was feeling tired, so he telephoned the cinema. His wife heard him, but she didn’t hear you. Now they will stay at home this evening ,and husband will be happy!”Mrs Green ’s telephone number was__________
| A．3634 | B．3463 | C．3464 | D．3644 |
People often made a mistake and telephone her when they wanted__________
| A．the cinema | B．the shop |
| C．the factory | D．the visit |
Why was Mrs Green very surprised after she answered the telephone?
| A．Because the man had the wrong number |
| B．Because the man said sorry to her |
| C．Because the man didn’t say to her but said something else. |
| D．Because the man’s voice was very low |
One of Henry's feet（脚） is bigger than the other. “I can't find good shoes for my feet,” he says to his friend Dick. “Why not go to a shoemaker(鞋匠)?” Dick says. “A good one can make you the right shoes,” “Good idea!” Henry said. “But where can I find a good shoemaker?” “Oh, there is one in my town.” Dick says.
One day Henry goes to the shoemaker in Dick’s town and asks the shoemaker to make him right shoes. Henry goes to the shoemaker again a few days later and looks at the shoes. Then he says to the shoemaker angrily, “I tell you to make one bigger than the other. Why do you make one smaller than the other?”
| A．very long | B．very big |
| C．the same | D．different in size(尺码) |
| A．can make shoes | B．has longer feet |
| C．knows about a shoemaker | D．always has a good idea |
| A．in the same town | B．in the same building |
| C．in different towns | D．with their parents |
| A．the shoemaker makes the wrong shoes |
| B．Dick is not happy |
| C．he has different feet |
| D．the shoemaker doesn't make any shoes for him |
| A．Dick | B．Henry |
| C．The shoemaker | D．Henry’s friend |
We are learning English, but how can we learn English well? A student can know a lot about English, but maybe he can't speak English.
If you want to know how to swim, you must get into the river. And if you want to be a football player, you must play football.
So, you see. You can learn English only by using it. You must listen to your teacher in class. You must read your lessons every day. You must speak English to your classmates and also you must write something sometimes. Then one day, you may find your English very good.You know a lot about English but maybe _________.
| A．you can speak it | B．you can study it |
| C．you can't study it | D．you can't use it |
You must get into the river __________.
| A．to catch a fish | B．to learn how to swim |
| C．to go boating | D．to play with water |
If you want to be a football player, you must _________.
| A．buy a good football | B．play football |
| C．watch others play football | D．put your football away |
If you want to study English well, you must often _____.
| A．speak English | B．write in English |
| C．listen to English | D．do all of A, B and C |
From the passage we know "_____".
| A．you know an apple good or not if you eat it |
| B．you can do anything if you don't know how to do it |
| C．you must speak English before you know how to use it |
| D．swimming is a good example for you to learn English well |
All students should have good habits(习惯): When you have good study habits, you will learn things quickly and remember them easily.
Do you like to study in the living room? This is not a good place because it is usually too noisy(吵闹的). You need to study in a quiet(安静的) place, like your bedroom. A quiet place will help you only think about one thing, and you will learn better.
Before you start to study, don’t forget to clean your desk. A good desk light(台灯) is important, too. You’ll feel tired easily if(如果) the light is bad.
| A．learn things quickly |
| B．remember things easily |
| C．think about one thing |
| D．A and B |
| A．quiet | B．noisy | C．good | D．clean |
A. good B. enough C. bad
A. tidy the room
B. clean the desk
C. turn on the light
A. Good Study Habits
B. How to Study
C. Desk Light is important
阅读短文，判断下列句子是否符合短文内容，符合的写T，不符合的写F。
Good morning, class. My name is Ma Weibing. My English name is John. I’m your English teacher. My telephone number is 5698505. This is Jim Green. He is a new student. He is an English boy. His telephone number is 5689005.