In England, people don't often talk much. You can get on a bus or a train,and everyone sits looking out of the window.
Often they read books and papers, but they don't talk much. When you meet English people they often talk about one thing--weather (天气). So when you meet somebody in England, you can say, “Nice weather for the time of year!” “But it is a little cold today,” somebody may answer. “But it will be a little warmer later,”you can say. Talk like this, and the English people will think,“ How friendly you are !”On the bus, the English people often__________.
| A．talk | B．stand |
| C．eat something | D．read papers |
From the passage we know when you meet English people, you can say like this: ______________
| A．How do you do? | B．How are you? |
| C．Nice weather! | D．Nice to meet you! |
If you talk to English people about the weather, they will think________.
| A．you are friendly |
| B．you are right |
| C．you are English |
| D．you talk too much |
Which is right?______________
| A．English people like to talk on a bus. |
| B．English people don't like to talk about weather. |
| C．English people are not friendly at all. |
| D．In England,the weather often changes (变化). |
The English people talk with you about the weather to show you they are______.
| A．hungry | B．happy |
| C．kind | D．worried |
My Favorite Sweater
by Bonnie Highsmith Taylor
My favorite sweater grew too small.
I love that sweater best of all.
My grandma made it when I was three.
She made that sweater just for me.
I picked the yarn（纱线）, a special blue.
The color of bluebells, wet with dew(露珠).
When I was three I was very small.
But now I'm five and much too tall.
I have a new jacket now that's green.
So I gave my sweater to our cat Queen.
Queen just had kittens out in the shed(小屋).
My favorite sweater is now their bed.
| A．3 | B．4 | C．5 | D．6 |
| A．The girl doesn't like the sweater any more. |
| B．The sweater is too small for the girl now. |
| C．The girl has got a new blue jacket now. |
| D．The girl's grandma loves blue very much. |
| A．a kind of food | B．a baby cat |
| C．a kind of drink | D．a bed for a baby |
In Canada and the United States, people enjoy entertaining (请客) at home. They often invite friends over for a meal, a party or just for coffee and conversation (谈话).
Here are the kinds of things people say when they invite someone to their homes:
“Would you like to come over for dinner this Saturday night?” “Hey, we’re having a party on Friday. Can you come?”
To reply (回答) to an invitation , either say ‘thank you’ and accept (接受), or say you’re sorry and give an excuse. “Thanks, I’d love to. What time would you like me to come?” or “Oh, sorry . I’ve tickets for a movie.”
Sometimes, however, people use expressions (习惯用语) that sound like invitations but which are not real invitations . For example; “Please come over for a drink sometime.” “Why not get together for a party sometime?” “Why don’t you come over and see us sometime soon?”
They are really just polite ways of ending a conversation. They are not real invitations because they don’t mention (提到) a certain time or date. They just show that the person is trying to be friendly. To reply to expressions like these, people just say “Sure, that would be great!” or “OK. Yes, thanks.”
So next time when you hear what sounds like an invitation, listen carefully. Is it a real invitation or is the person just being friendly?
Title: Realor not
| Situations |
Answers |
| Canadians and Americans often invite friends for |
Because they |
| Someone says “I’ve two movie tickets, |
You want to go, and your answer should be “Thanks, I’d |
| Someone invites you to dinner, but doesn’t mention the time or the |
You’d better answer “Sure, that would be |
| They really mean to be |
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| So remember, next time when you hear something that sounds like an invitation, you should listen |
Hip-hop dancing (街舞) is popular with many young people today. They like it because they can invent their own moves. They use this dance to show their love for life. It also shows that they feel good about life, that they just want to be themselves and enjoy life, and that they are not afraid of problems.
Hip-hop dancing has a history of more than 20 years. It first began in the 1980s in the USA. In early times, in New York and Los Angles, many young black people often danced to the music in the streets. They used their legs, arms, heads and even shoulders to dance. Many young people still use most of these moves today.
Hip-hop dancing became popular all over the world because of the 1983 film Flashdance. Some people performed (表演) Hip-hop dancing in the movie. People enjoyed their performance. They began to dance like them. Then it became popular. There are two kinds of Hip-hop dancing: new school and old school. More and more young people are learning Hip-hop dancing. People believe that it is a good way to exercise their bodies, and that it is good for their health. Young people like Hip-hop dancing because_______.
A. It has a story of more than 20 years.
B. It first began in the USA.
C. They can invent their own moves
D. Many young black people often dance it. At first , people can see Hip-hop dancing ________.
| A．in movies | B．in streets |
| C．in old schools | D．in new schools |
The young black people used their_________ to dance.
| A．legs | B．heads |
| C．arms and shoulders | D．A, B and C |
Hip-hop dancing became popular all over the world _________.
| A．in the 1970s | B．in1983 |
| C．50 years ago | D．in early times |
Which of the following is TRUE about Hip-hop dancing?
| A．It’s not a good way to exercise. |
| B．It shows that young people feel bad about life. |
| C．Young people use their dance to show their love for life. |
| D．It shows that young people are afraid of problems. |
根据短文内容,判断句子正误。正确的写“A”，不正确的写“B”(5分)
American English and British English are very different. Sometimes this difference is so big that the two seem like different languages!
Some words in British English mean things that are different in American English. For example a “raincoat” (American English) is called a “Mackintosh” in British English. But in America, a mackintosh is a kind of computer.
Most American sayings (谚语) mean nothing to the British. For example, Americans like to say, “Wake up and smell the coffee” which means “wake up and face reality（现实）”. But the British think it is silly-they do not drink coffee in the morning. Instead, most of them drink tea.
Of course, the two languages are the same in many ways. To “call” someone (American English) is to “ring” somebody in Britain. The two languages borrow from each other a lot. But for foreign students learning English, there can be many problems. After all, American English and British English have, over the years, become so different. Foreign students often learn British English, come to the USA, and cannot understand any American English! So you must ask yourself—where do I want to go in the future – America or England? If it is England, you should learn British English. But if you want to study in America, try learning as much true American English as possible. Watch American movies, listen to American songs, read books written in American English, and talk with an American accent (口音) — not a British one! Some American English and British English are different in meanings.
“Mackintosh” is a kind of computer in England.
A lot of Englishmen like drinking coffee in the morning.
British English and American English borrow a lot from each other.
If you want to study in England, you’d better learn British English.
Some people make you feel comfortable when they are around. You spend an hour with them and feel as if you've known them half your life. These people have something in common. And after we learn about it, we can try to do it ourselves.
Here are several skills that good talkers have. If you use these skills, they will help you make friends with people quickly.
First of all, good talkers ask questions. Almost everyone will answer a question. One famous businessman said, "At business lunches, I always ask people what they did in the morning. It's a common question, but it will be helpful. " From there you can move on to other things, sometimes to really personal questions.
Second, after good talkers ask questions, they listen for the answer. They usually listen carefully so that they can tell what kind of person they are talking to.
Third, real listening means many things. First it means not to change the topic（话题）of conversation. If someone keeps talking about one topic, you can tell that he is really interested in it. Real listening also means not just listening to words, but to tones（腔调）of voice. If the voice sounds boring, it's time for you to change the topic.
Finally, good talkers know how to deal with the occasion（场合）of parting. If you're saying goodbye, you may give him a firm handshake and say, "I've really enjoyed meeting you." If you want to see that person again, don't keep it secret. Let people know how you feel, and they may walk away feeling as if they're known you half their life. Can these skills help you make friends with people?
What question does the businessman always ask?
How should good talkers listen for the answer?
If the voice sounds boring, what should you do?
What's the passage mainly about?