Susan,theUSMybestfriendisFanny-优题课

The expression “down to earth” means being open and honest. It is easy to get on with some one who is down to earth. A down-to-earth person is the opposite of someone who acts important or proud.
Down-to-earth people could be important members of society. But they do not consider themselves to be better than others who are less important. A person who is filed with his own importance and pride is said to have his nose in the air.
Americans use another expression that is similar in some ways to down to earth. The expression is both feet on the ground. Someone with both feet on the ground is a person with a good understanding of reality（现实）. He may have dreams, but he does not allow them to have influence on his understanding of what is real.
The opposite kind of person is one who has his head in the clouds. Someone with his head in the clouds is a person whose mind is not on what is happening in real life. Such a person may be called a day－dreamer.
When we have both our feet on the ground, and when we are down to earth, we do not have our noses in the air. We act honestly and openly to others. Our lives are like the ground below us— solid(牢固的) and strong.
A down-to-earth person could be_____________.

A．social and proud

B．good and opposite

C．real and important

D．strong and changeable

The expression “has one’s nose in the air” means_____________.

A．眉飞色舞

B．目中无人

C．瞻前顾后

D．春风得意

This passage mainly talks about_____________.

A．the use of some expressions	B．dreams and achievements
C．the lifestyle of honest people	D．honesty and understanding

If you want to understand what is real in life, you have to_____________.

A．get along with other people easily	B．learn from those who are down to earth
C．be a good dreamer with quick mind	D．have both your feet on the ground

If you only consider your own importance, __________.

A．you’ll think you are better than others

B．your life will be like the solid and strong ground

C．you’ll be hated by down-to-earth people

D．your life will be filed with love

You probably know you should say” please” and “thank you ” at restaurants. You probably know the rules of a library. You know you should respect and be nice to your classmates. But do you have music manners?
Keep It Down! You have to notice the volume of your music. You should not play your music so loud that everyone around you can hear it. Some people might even get angry. Usually, when you play the music loud on an MP3 player, other people can’t hear the words of the song. They just hear a loud sound. Not one wants to listen to this. Very loud music can also be bad for your cars, so even if you are alone when listening to our MP3 player, you shouldn’t have it turned up too high.
Take Them off! You need to know when to turn your MP3 player off and put it away. Libraries and schools don’t allow MP3 players. There are other places, like museums, that don’t have rules,
but is would be rude to have your MP3 player on. Sometimes, it just doesn’t make sense to listen your MP3 player at event. Why would you listen to music at a play, a movie or a sporting event? your would miss what is going on and others would wonder why you even came.
Take One Out! Once is a while it’s okay just to take out one earphone and not other. Imagine you are listening your MP3 player when someone asks you the way. It would not be rude to take out one earphone, tell him the way, and put back the earphone and continue listening. You can also do this when you order food at a fast-food restaurant or when you answer the telephone and it’s not for you.
It’s Your Choice! There are times when you need to decide what is best. For example, some people can listen to music on their MP3 Players when read books, while others think it is disturbing. In cases like this, you need to do what seems right for you.
The underlined word “volume” in Paragraph Two probably means” _____.

A．the type of music	B．the amount of a sound
C．the length of a song	D．the colour of and MP3 player

No one wants to listen to _____ from others’ MP3 player.

A．a loud sound	B．sad stories
C．a long movie	D．the words of a song

We should turn down the music when we are alone because loud music _____.

A．is not enjoyable	B．makes us tired
C．is bad for MP3 players	D．huts our ears

If we listen to our MP3 player at a play, _____.

A．the theater won’t allow it	B．the actors will get angry
C．others won’t hear the play well	D．we will miss part of the play

We can take once earphone out when we _____.

A．show others the way	B．talk to fiends on the phone
C．watch a sporting event	D．have dinner with our parents

It’s all right to use our MPS player in _____.

A．schools

B．libraries

C．restaurants

D．museums

What can be the best title of this passage?

A．Music Lovers	B．Music Manners
C．MP3 Players	D．MP3 Earphones

True or False(判断下列句子是否符合短文内容, 符合的用”T”表示,不符合的用”F”表示) : ( 7分)
Biggie Burger, a new fast food restaurant, will soon be opened in the town. A large group of kids and parents were holding signs shouting outside it yesterday. They were there because hey didn't want the restaurant to open. Never!
“This kind of food is really bad for us!” said Diana,” It’s high in salt, fat, and sugar. it’s unhealthy and we are going to say ’no’ to it!”
“Our town has been a quiet place. Restaurants like this bring people and also a lot of trouble to this area,” said Barbara.” And I’m afraid they will take business away form our local restaurants.”
Other local people disagree .The officials believe that Biggie Burger will bring in huge amounts of money to help improve the town. And 17-year-old Sandy can’t wait for Biggie Burger to open.” I love their hamburgers and fried chicken wings! And I can get a job there.”
Sandy’s dad, a cleaner, agrees,” Biggie Burger’s prices are just right for a family like ours.”
Michael, who owns a toy shop next door to Biggie Burger, is excited, too.” Maybe people who come for a Biggie Burger will spend a few minutes in my store and pick up something.”
The town will hole a meeting on Thursday to hear sides. Everyone is welcome to attend it. Come and voice your opinion!
Biggie Burger was opened yesterday and many people were there.
Diana thinks that the food in Biggie Burger is too expensive.
Barbara is afraid that fewer people will come to the local restaurants.
Sandy has found a job in Biggie Burger and loves food there.
Cleaners like Sandy’s dad in the town can afford the food in Biggie Burger.
Michael welcomes the opening of Biggie Burger.
The town doesn’t care about people’s opinions when making a decision.

It’s important to prepare(准备) for earthquakes because you don’t know where you will be when an earthquake happens. Earthquakes may happen at any time, so prepare some things for your home, office and car.
1. Clothes.
If you live in a cold place, you must keep warm. You might not have heat after an earthquake.
Think about your warm clothes.
2.Flashlights(手电筒) and spare batteries.
Keep a flashlight beside you bed, at your office and in your car. Do not use matches(火柴) after an earthquake until you are sure that no gas leaks(气体泄漏).
Prepare a radio and some spare batteries. Most telephones will be out of order, so radios will be your best source of information(信息来源).
3. Food and medicine.
It’s always a wonderful idea to keep some food on hand. For example, some biscuits, some canned food, milk and some other drinks for at least 72 hours. You’d better get some necessary medicine for your family.
4.Water.
A person needs at least 1/2 gallon(加仑) of water daily just for drinking. Store at least 1 gallon of water for a person every day and be prepared for 72 hours. It is suggested that you buy bottled water. Do not open the bottle until you need it. Also, do check the “use by”date.
Why should people prepare themselves for an earthquake?
A.Because earthquakes can be know before they happen.
B.Because earthquakes usually take place in the neighborhood.
C.Because we don’t know when and where an earthquake will happen.
If you live in a cold place, you should prepare _________.
A. some hot water B. some warm clothes C. some batteries
According to the article we know that ___________.
A.we need to prepare some things only at home
B.a telephone is the most important source of information
C.flashlights but not matches are first used after earthquakes
You should prepare all of the following except ________.
A .milk B. fresh vegetables C. biscuits
About the water, which description is RIGHT?
A.A person should drink at least 1 gallon of water in a day.
B. You shouldn’t open the bottled water until you need it.
C. You’d better keep some hot water for 72 hours.

A big company wanted a clerk, so John went there. In the interview the director asked him a question.
“Who paid for your school?”
“My mother paid for it by washing clothes.”
Hearing this, the director asked John to show his hands. John showed a pair of hands that were perfect. The director said,“When you go back today, go and clean your mother’s hands, and then see me tomorrow morning.”
When John went back, he happily asked his mother to let him clean her hands. However, his tears fell as he cleaned his mother’s hands. It was the first time he noticed that there were too many bruises(伤痕) in his mother’s hands. After finishing the cleaning of his mother’s hands, John quietly washed all the remaining clothes for his mother.
Next morning, John went to the director’s office. The director noticed the tears in John’s eyes and asked,“Please tell me your feeling.”
John said,“Number 1,I know now what appreciation is. I would not be successful if my mother didn’t do these things. Number 2,by helping my mother, now I realize how difficult it is to get something done.”The director said,“This is what I want to be my clerk. You can get the job.”
John went to the big company to _________.
A. look for his mother B. ask for a job C. ask the director for help
John’s mother was a (n) __________.
A. office clerk B. director C. clothes cleaner
From the underlined sentence, we learn _________.
A.John tried his best to wash clothes for his mother
B.John often helped his mother do the housework
C.John hardly helped his mother wash clothes
John felt _________ when he cleaned his mother’s hands.
A. happy B. sad C. angry
Why did the director hire(雇佣) John?
A.Because he thought John learned appreciation.
B.Because he thought John had a good education.
C.Because he thought John worked very hard.

A．Honest and serious.	B．Funny and smart.
C．Confident and kind	D．Clever and interesting.

Susan, the US My best friend is Fanny. She is clever and interesting. We always look after each other. The first week we met, I got sick and she looked after me every day.
Ken, Japan I love to spend time with Daisuke because he is funny and smart. We enjoy talking about the funny things we did when we were children, and tell the same stupid jokes over and over again.
Lily, Australia Linda is a very confident girl and she is really kind. Some people may wonder why Linda and I are best friends because we totally different, but I think this is why we are such good friends.