The French have special meal etiquette(礼仪). If you plan to go on holiday in France, why not read the following tips? They can make you feel good when you visit a French restaurant or are invited to a French house.
Breakfast in France
French meals are quite similar to those in the rest of the western world. The breakfast is lighter than elsewhere. Milky coffee or hot chocolate are also classics. Contrarily (相反地) to what happens in British（英国的） families.
Lunch in France
Lunch was traditionally（传统地） the main meal of the day in France, this is why the French still usually take more than one hour to have lunch. In big cities, lunch looks more like those in the UK or in the USA, being a sandwich or fast-food meal.
Dinner in France
In France, the dinner has become the main meal of the day over the last couple of years, as the lunch is now often made of a simple sandwich or salad.
The French dinner is made up with the starter, main dish, cheese often with salad or fruit, dessert and coffee.Breakfast is not very important in ____________.
A. France B. the UK C. the USA Traditionally, __________ was the main meal of the day in France.
A. breakfast B. lunch C. dinner Why has the dinner become the main meal of the day now?
A. Because the French want to have more food.
B. Because the French have enough time at noon.
C. Because the lunch is often simple.Which is NOT true according to the passage?
A. French meals are similar to the rest of the western world.
B. Breakfast is more important in the UK than in France.
C. People eat fast-food meals in big cities in France.What is the main idea of the passage?
A. How to make three meals
B. Three meals in France
C. Different kinds of food in France
Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English. Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers. You may find the information you need.
| Global English Center General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. * 3-month (700 yuan ), 6-month (1,200 yuan ) and one-year (2,000 yuan ) courses. * Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon. ~ Fri.. * Experienced college English teachers. Tel: 67605272 Add: 105 Zhongshan Road, 100082 |
| Modern Language School Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills. * Small classes ( 12~16 students ) on Sat. & Sun. from 2:00~5:00 p.m.. * Native English teachers from Canada and the USA. * Language lab and computers supplied. * 3-month course: 1,050 yuan; 6-month course: 1,850 yuan. Add: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road, 100056 Tel: 67353019 |
| The 21st Century English Training Center We specialize in effective teaching at all levels. * We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan. *Entrance exams: June 1 and Dec. 1. Call 67801642 for more information. |
| The International House of English A six-month English course for students of all levels at very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week. * Class hours: 9:00~12:00 a.m. and 2:00~5:00 p.m.. *Well trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a second/foreign language. Call 67353019 for further information. |
Mr. White works in the daytime every day and the place he will choose is ______.
| A．Global English Center |
| B．Modern Language School |
| C．The 21st Century English Training Center |
| D．The International House of English |
The 21st Century English Training Center is different from the other three. It ______.
| A．has a language lab and computers |
| B．has more experienced teachers |
| C．offers morning or afternoon classes |
| D．requires an entrance exam |
If you want to attend the course at the International House of English, you’ll pay about ______.
| A．1,200 yuan | B．60 yuan |
| C．1,500 yuan | D．1,800 yuan |
Zhang Lili is a Chinese language teacher at No. 19 Middle School of Jiamusi in Heilongjiang Province. And now people think she is the most beautiful teacher in China.
At 8:38 pm on Tuesday, May 8th,2012, Zhang Lili and her students were crossing a road when a school bus ran to them. Without any hesitation (犹豫), she pushed two students out of the way, but she was then run over and her own legs were found under the wheels. The 29-year-old teacher lost her legs.
Jin Yanping, head teacher of No. 19 Middle School, Jiamusi City said, “She’s the most popular teacher among the students. For the students, she is a sister. They call her ‘Beautiful Sister’.”
But Zhang Lili is more than a teacher and sister to the 53 students in her class. She cares about their studies and even their lives.
A student’s parent said, “She is very warm-hearted. My son has lost his father. Every month, the teacher gives him 100 yuan to buy books, with her own salary(工资)。”
But, for her family, anxiously waiting outside the ICU room(重症监护室)，they just want her to live.Li Ziye, Zhang Lili’s husband, said, “All our family want her to live, then we can get over any difficulty, as long as our family is complete.”What subject does Zhang Lili teach?
Were Zhang Lili and her students crossing a road when a school bus ran to them?
What did Zhang Lili lose?
将文中划线句子翻译成汉语。
Zhang Lili cares not only students’ studies but also their lives, doesn’t she?
You want to run across the street to catch the bus which is leaving soon? But wait! You’d better not. If a policeman sees you, you’ll have to pay a fine (罚款).New traffic laws (交通法) say that if people cross the street when the light is red, they can be fined as much as 50 yuan.
Traffic accidents killed more than 104,000 people in China last year. Chinese cities have more cars than ever. Drivers and pedestrians (行人) must work together to make the streets safer.
The law has new rules for drivers and pedestrians. Drivers have to slow down when they are close to crosswalks. If people are in a crosswalk, cars must stop to let them pass.
There are rules for bus drivers, too. If bus drivers smoke, drink or make phone calls while driving, they can be fined. Buses that carry too many people are also against the law.
Pedestrians will have to walk more safely under the new law. They must cross streets at crosswalks. Also, they shouldn’t climb over the fences (栅栏) along streets.
Do you bike to school? It’s not a good idea to carry classmates on the back. You could be fined 50 yuan.And stay in the bike lane (慢车道) when you’re riding. The big roads are for cars and buses.Do you like to ride your uncle’s motorbike? When you put on your helmet (头盔), ask him to put one on, too. People on motorbikes must wear helmets, the new law says. If they don’t, they’ll have to pay 200 yuan.Do you ride in cars often? Don’t forget to put on your seat belt (安全带), even if you’re going for a short taxi ride. It could save your life.
If you see a hit-and –run (肇事逃逸), tell the police. They may give you a reward (奖赏). And don’t be afraid to help people to the hospital if they are hurt in an accident. Don’t worry about money. The new law says that doctors must take care of them even if they can’t pay right away.Don’t go across the road when _______.
| A．the light is green | B．the light is red |
| C．the bus is leaving | D．traffic is busy |
What does the word “crosswalk” mean is Chinese?
| A．过马路 | B．人行横道 | C．立交桥 | D．车行道 |
If you are a bus driver, _______while you are driving, according to the new traffic laws.
| A．you can make a phone call |
| B．you can’t talk to others |
| C．you can’t smoke |
| D．you can drink |
When you ride in a car, the first thing you must do is __________.
| A．to put on the helmet |
| B．to tip the driver |
| C．to put on the seat belt |
| D．to see if it carries too many people |
You should do all the following EXCEPT _________.
| A．carrying your classmate on the back when you’re riding a bike |
| B．phoning the police when you see a hit-and-run |
| C．helping people to the hospital if they are hurt in an accident |
| D．wearing your helmet while riding a motorbike |
Australia is the largest island in the world. It is a little smaller than China. It is in the south of the earth. Australia is big, but its population is small. The population of Australia is nearly as large as that of Shanghai.
Enough laws (法律) have been made to fight against pollution. The cities in Australia have got little air or water pollution. The sky is blue and the water is clean. You can clearly see fish swimming in the rivers. Plants grow very well.
Last month we visited Perth, the biggest city in Western Australia, and went to a wild flowers' exhibition (展览). There we saw a large number of wild flowers we had never seen before. We had a wonderful time. Perth is famous for its beautiful wild flowers. In spring every year Perth has the wild flowers' exhibition. After visiting Perth, we spent a day in the countryside. We sat down and had a rest near a path at the foot of a hill. It was quiet and we enjoyed ourselves. Suddenly we heard bells ringing at the top of the hill. What we saw made us pick up all our things and run back to the car as quickly as we could. There were about three hundred sheep coming towards us down the path.
Australia is famous for its sheep and kangaroos. After a short drive from any town, you will find yourself in the middle of white sheep. Sheep, sheep, everywhere are sheep.Australia is.
| A．the largest country in the world |
| B． larger than China |
| C．as large as Shanghai |
| D．not so large as China |
Enough laws have been made to.
| A．increase the population |
| B．grow more plants |
| C．fight against pollution |
| D．show wild flowers |
Perth is.
| A．the capital of Australia |
| B．in the west of Australia |
| C．in the east of Australia |
| D．the biggest city in Australia |
In Perth you may visit a wild flowers' exhibition in.
| A．October | B．January |
| C．May | D．July |
Which of the following sentences is TRUE?
| A．All the big cities in Australia are seriously polluted. |
| B．Australia is famous for its sheep, kangaroos and large population. |
| C．We ran back to the car because we were in the middle of the white sheep. |
| D．If you go to the countryside in Australia, you will see a large number of white sheep. |
I really enjoyed this movie. It's a fun move for the whole family. I had really good laughs and enjoyed being there. -- James
I would recommend (推荐)this movie to everyone. Whether you go with family or friends, I honestly think this movie has something you will really enjoy! --Sam
I've seen several movies of this kind, but this one is the best. It is so well made, some of the scenes are so beautiful.--John
I went to see this movie with my five-year-old daughter this Tuesday, really without knowing too much about it. My daughter and I were pleasantly surprised at how funny it was. We just couldn't help laughing. I would recommend this movie to the whole family.--Mary
From the poster, we can tell that is spoken in the movie.
| A．Chinese | B．English |
| C．Japanese | D．French |
The poster shows that the movie lasts _______.
| A．25 minutes | B．60 minutes |
| C．85 minutes | D．125 minutes |
John likes the movie because of _______.
| A．the funny actors | B．the wonderful music |
| C．the sweet voices | D．the beautiful scenes |
Mary and her daughter spent watching the movie.
| A．$30 | B．$40 | C．$45 | D．$60 |
According to the passage, the movie most probably tells a story.
| A．funny | B．sad |
| C．terrible | D．serious |