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 a mouse”, have negative(消极的)meanings. But in western countries, dogs are thought to be honest and good friends of people. In English, people use the dog to describe positive(积极的)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 1uck one day. 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(冷酷的). There are many other examples of how “cat” is used differently as well.
The rose(玫瑰)is thought of as a symbol of love in both China and some western countries. People think the rose stands for(代表)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(比较)how some words are used. The word “dog” in Chinese usually_________.
| A．shows peace | B．stands for friendship |
| C．has a negative meaning | D．has a positive meaning |
“Every dog has its day” means “_________”.
| A．each person lives his own way of life |
| B．if one works hard, he is sure to succeed |
| C．everybody in the world is lucky |
| D．everybody has a time in 1ife to be lucky |
Western people usually use “cat” to refer to(指代) “_________.”
| A．a tired person | B．a brave man |
| C．a homeless person | D．an unkind woman |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．Words show differences in different cultures. |
| B．Chinese people like dogs better than cats. |
| C．Western people think of cats to be good friends. |
| D．Rose is the national flower of all western countries. |
What’s the best title for the passage?
| A．Negative or Positive. |
| B．Different Countries Have Different Cultures. |
| C．Rose Means the Same in Chinese and English. |
| D．What Dog and Cat Mean in English. |
We are learning English, but how can we learn English well? A student can know a lot about English, but maybe （可能）he can not 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 listen to your teacher in class. You must read your lessons every day. You must speak English to your classmates and you must write in English，too. Then one day, you may find your English very good.
( ) 12. You know a lot about English but maybe you ______.
A. can’t speak it B. can write it
C. can’t study itD. can use it
( ) 13. You must get into the river ______.
A. to learn how to swim B. to play with water
C. to go boating D. to catch a fish
( ) 14. Do you want to be a football player? Please ______.
A. put your football awayB. buy a good football
C. play football D. watch others play football
( ) 15. How can we learn English well?
A.We must have a good English book.
B.We must have a good English teacher.
C.We must see more English films.
D. We must use it often.
7. Where does Fred meet Ann?
A. At Brown’s house. B. In the hospital.
C. At the station.D. At Kay’s house.
8. How many hours a week does Fred do his part—time job?
A. Five hours. B. Six hours. C. Ten hours. D. Eleven hours.
9. is ill in hospital（医院）.
A. Brown. B. Joy C. Tom. D. Kay.
10. Kay’s birthday is on .
A. Tuesday. B. Friday. C. Sunday. D. Thursday.
11. What does Fred do on Saturday afternoon?
A. Play football. B. Study with Tom.
C. Have a dancing class. D. Do part—time job.
In the USA，every year，Thanksgiving Day is on the fourth Thursday of November．Because Canada (加拿大) is north of（在……北边） the USA，and is colder．The harvest （收获） comes earlier （更早）in the year．In Canada，people have Thanksgiving Day on the second Monday in October．
The harvest brings a lot of food to the people．On Thanksgiving Day people in Canada and America like to have a big meal with their friends and family just like Chinese people do at Mid—Autumn Festival．Many Canadians（加拿大人） and Americans put flowers．vegetables and fruits around their homes to say“Thank you”for the harvest．
At a Thanksgiving Day dinner，many Canadians and Americans will eat turkey，potatoes，and pumpkins pie．These are food like the food of many years ago．They are saying“Thank you”for the harvest that comes every year．
()3．Which country has the Thanksgiving Day like the USA?
A．Japan． B．China． C．Canada． D．Korea．
()4．In the USA，Thanksgiving is on the fourth Thursday of．
A．January B．May C．November D．December
( )5．Canada has Thanksgiving earlier in the year because．
A．they like flowers B．the harvest comes earlier
C．they have a big meal D．they want to be different
( )6．What do people usually say on Thanksgiving Day for the harvest?
A.Good morning． B．I’m hungry C．Hello． D．Thank you．
John is six years old. He can read and write well. But he can’t tell the time. His mother, Mrs Brown teaches him many times, but he still can’t tell. He would say “breakfast time”, “lunchtime” and “teatime” instead of (代替) saying eight o’clock, twelve o’clock and four o’clock in the afternoon. His mother doesn’t know how to help him.
One day, John’s aunt, Mary comes to see his mother. His mother tells her about that. His aunt says. “Let me help you. I think I can help him.”
When John comes home after school, Mary begins to teach him.
“Can you count （数数）,John?” she asks him.
“Yes. One, two, three, four…” John says.
“That’s fine. Now I put the long hand （钟表的长指针）on twelve and the short hand on one.” That’s one o’clock. If I put the short hand on two, what is the time?”
“Two o’clock.”
“Good. And on three?”
“Three o’clock.”
Then it is four o’clock in the afternoon, and John’s aunt asks him, “What time is it now, John?”
“Teatime, Aunt, and I am very hungry (饥饿).” John looks at the clock and answers.
( )1. John’s mother teaches him to ________________.
A. read B. write C. tell the time D. help her
( )2. The long hand is on twelve, and the short hand is on five. What’s the time?
A. Twelve B. Five C. Lunchtime D. One o’clock
Bob Smith is a little boy. On the first day at school, his teacher, Ms. Green, teaches him three words—you, he and I. Then the teacher says, “I am your teacher. You are my student. He is your classmate.”
When school is over, Bob goes home. His mother asks him,“What does your teacher teach you today?”Bob says with a smile,“Listen, Mom. I am your teacher, you are my student and he is your classmate.”His mother says,“No, dear. You are wrong.”Then she says, “I am your mother. You are my son. He is your father.”
The next morning at school, Bob’s teacher asks Bob to make sentences with the words “you, he and I”. Bob stands up and says, “I am your mother. You are my son. He is your father.”Who teaches Bob three words?
| A．Bob’s teacher | B．Bob’s father | C．Bob’s mother | D．Bob himself |
Bob answers his mother with a smile because ________.
| A．Bob is a little boy | B．he goes to school on the first day |
| C．he thinks he can give a good answer | D．he is at home now |
________ is Bob’s mother.
| A．Ms. Green | B．Mr. Smith | C．Mrs. Smith | D．Mrs. Green |
Which one is right?
| A．Bo’s teacher is wrong. | B．Bob is wrong. |
C．Bob’s mother is wrong. | D．Bob’s classmate is wrong. |