For some people, it’s easy to get dressed for work. Pilots and police officers, for example, don’t have to make decisions about their work clothes. They wear uniforms to work every day.
For many office workers, however, it is more difficult to choose clothes for work. They do not wear uniforms to the office. Also, many organizations are changing their dress codes. They are allowing their employees to wear casual(随意的) clothes to work.
The change to casual work clothes began in the 1990s. At first, many companies in the United States allowed employees to wear casual clothes on one day of the week—Friday. Friday became “Casual Friday” or “Dress-down Friday”. Today, however, many companies are allowing their employees to wear casual clothes every day of the week.
Some studies show that people are producing and achieving more when they are wearing comfortable clothes. Some companies also like the casual dress code because they don’t need to buy special clothes for work. They can save money this way.
Unfortunately, a casual dress code can also cause problems. Sometimes employees think they can wear anything. Many companies have rules about casual clothes. They list the kinds of clothes that are not “business-casual” clothes. Blue jeans, sandals, and sportswear are examples of clothes that are usually too casual for the office.What do pilots and police officers wear to work?
| A．Casual clothes. | B．Sportswear. | C．Blue jeans. | D．Uniforms. |
What do the underlined phrase “dress codes” mean?
| A．They tell what you can do and can’t do. |
| B．They are rules about what clothes to wear. |
| C．They save a lot of money. |
| D．They show you what to say at work. |
“Dress-down Friday” is a day when employees are allowed to_______.
| A．eat delicious food |
| B．have smart uniforms on |
| C．wear casual clothes to work |
| D．work longer hours |
Why do some companies agree to the casual dress code?
| A．They don’t need to buy special clothes for work. |
| B．It is difficult for them to choose clothes for work. |
| C．They don’t like the same uniforms. |
| D．It is easy for them to make decisions about work clothes. |
What problems can a casual dress code cause according to the passage?
| A．Employees seldom wear comfortable clothes. |
| B．Usually employees put on expensive clothing. |
| C．Employees always have too little on themselves. |
| D．Sometimes employees dress too casually. |
Four boys were at the same school. They were good friends, so they often studied and played together. They went to school every day by taxi.
One day one of the boys said, “There is a test this morning. Let’s go to school late. Then we won’t have to take the test.” “What can we tell the teacher?” One of the boys said. “He’ll be angry. We’ll need a good excuse. ”
The boys thought for several moments, then one of them said, “Let’s tell him that our taxi had a flat tire(爆胎).” “That’s a good idea,” the other boys said. “We’ll tell him that.”
They arrived at school an hour later. The test was finished.
“Why are you late?” the teacher asked, “You miss the test.” “Our taxi had a flat tire,” one of the boys said.
The teacher thought for a moment, then he said, “Sit down, one of you in each corner of the room.” The four boys did this. Then the teacher said, “Write the answer to this question on a piece of paper: Which tire was flat?”One day the four boys were late for school because__________________.
| A．their taxi had a flat tire |
| B．they wanted to miss the test |
| C．the traffic was busy |
| D．they didn’t like the teacher’s class |
We can know from the passage that the teacher__________________.
| A．thought they were good students |
| B．was very angry and called their parents |
| C．gave his students too many tests |
| D．didn’t believe what they said |
The four boys sat down as the teacher said like Picture ______________.
Look at the cat on the left. Find anything strange?
In 1961, a man found a strange cat on his farm in Scotland. The cat’s ears were folded（折着的）, bent（弯曲）forward, on its head. In fact, this was a new kind of cat. People named it the “Scottish Fold”.
The Scottish Fold has a round head and big eyes. Its neck and legs are short. They make it look very lovely. Interestingly, all the Scottish Folds are born with straight and unfolded ears. And when they are growing up day by day, some cats’ ears will begin to fold. So, the Scottish Fold comes in two types: folded ears and straight ears.
There is a nickname（昵称）for the Scottish Fold. It is the “Messenger（信使）of Peace”. Why? Because the Folds can get along well with other cats. They are sweet and friendly animals. And unlike some other cats, they can even get along well with dogs! In many different places, for example, at a noisy house or in a cat show, you can see them playing with other animals happily.
Well, when you come to a new school, do you think it’s difficult to feel comfortable in the new place? Perhaps you can learn from the Scottish Fold, which is always sweet and friendly to others.
The Scottish Fold.
| A．is born with folded ears | B．always has folded ears |
| C．is born with straight ears | D．always has straight ears |
What does the Scottish Fold look like?
| A．It has small eyes. |
| B．Its neck and legs are long. |
| C．It has a round head and big eyes. |
| D．It doesn’t look very lovely. |
Why do people name the Folds “Messenger of Peace”?
| A．Because their ears are folded. |
| B．Because they look very cute. |
| C．Because they can stay at a noisy house or in a cat show. |
| D．Because they are sweet and friendly animals. |
According（根据）to the passage, what is the writer’s advice to us when we are in a new environment?
| A．We should have a nickname. |
| B．We should learn from the cats. |
| C．We should always be sweet and friendly to others. |
| D．We should get along well with dogs. |
| High School Musical Place: Beijing Grand Theatre Date: 7:00 p.m. Oct. 20th Number: 6, Row 9, Floor 1 Price: RMB 80 ◆ Don't bring any dangerous things. ◆If you're late, please enter the theatre quietly. ◆The use of cameras and videos is not allowed. ◆Turn off your cell phones or set them to vibration mode(震动模式). ◆Please check your seat number and be seated before the play begins. ◆After the ticket has been sold, there is no refund. |
The play begins at.
| A．9:00 p.m. | B．7:00 p.m. |
| C．9:00 a.m. | D．7:00 a.m. |
We can while the play is on.
| A．make a phone call loudly |
| B．be seated anywhere we like |
| C．enter the theatre quietly |
| D．take photos and videos |
The underlined word "refund" means.
| A．入场 | B．出场 | C．签票 | D．退票 |
Being outgoing is good for your life. Those who are more outgoing meet lots of interesting people and have more fun in life. In fact, being outgoing is not so hard as you think. Even the shy people can be outgoing.
You can start becoming outgoing with your best friend or a group of friends. But the real challenge (挑战) comes when you meet strange people or new friends. Smile more, and usually they will return your smile. In this way, you may have some talks.
Start a talk. Just a simple “Hello” or “How is it going” is a good start. If you want to make interesting talks, you should read the news and prepare (准备) your views. Surf the Internet for new information and then keep that in mind.
The easiest way to become more outgoing is to go out. This is also the most important step (步). Go to a park, beach, club, party or any other place that you think can be fun, and you may make new friends there.You should start to be outgoing with _______.
| A．your parents | B．your teachers |
| C．your best friends | D．your new friends |
When you start a talk with a stranger, you should say “_________”
| A．What’s the matter? | B．What’s your name?” |
| C．How is it going? | D．Are you healthy? |
The easiest way to be outgoing is _________ .
| A．talking | B．smiling |
| C．playing | D．going out |
Making new friends can make us _________.
| A．more outgoing | B．healthier |
| C．more athletic | D．wilder |
Which is NOT the writer’s idea?
| A．Being outgoing is really difficult. |
| B．Being outgoing is good for our lives. |
| C．Being outgoing helps people have more fun. |
| D．Being outgoing with strangers is not easy. |
Mr. Smith is an old man. He is very kind, so many people like him. He likes traveling. But he has a problem, he can’t see clearly.
One day he came to New York to visit his best friend. But his friend wasn’t at home. So he had to find a hotel to live in.
In the afternoon he went to buy two bottles of wine. When he came back to his room, he found a fly (苍蝇) was on the wall. But he thought it was a snail, so he put bottles on it. Of course, it came down to the floor and they broke. He had to buy another two bottles.
The waiter in the hotel knew this, then she put a snail into the wall.
When he came back, he looked up at the wall and found the fly was there again. So he walked carefully and hit it hard. At once he cried loudly.People like Mr. Smith because .
| A．he is very old. |
| B．he is very kind |
| C．he has two bottles of wines |
| D．he like traveling |
Mr. Smith stayed in when he came to New York.
| A．his friend’s home | B．his parents’ home |
| C．a restaurant | D．a hotel |
What does “snail” mean in Chinese?
| A．锤子 | B．钉子 | C．衣 | D．壁柜 |
In fact, the second time Mr. Smith saw on the wall.
| A．a fly | B．a snail |
| C．a bottle of wine | D．a picture |
How many bottles of wine did Mr. Smith buy?
| A．one | B．two | C．three | D．Four |