Mr. and Mrs. Green had different ideas about where to go that weekend. Mrs. Green wanted to go to Florida to see her sister, but Mr. Green didn’t want to go there. He wanted to go to Maine. “Maine is a little cold,” said Mrs. Green. “I like swimming, but the water in Maine is usually not warm enough.” “Florida’s too far,” said Mr. Green. “ We don’t have enough time to drive there. It’ll take us more than two days.”
Just then, the phone rang. Mr. Green answered the phone. It was Mr. Green’s mother. “Please come in the shortest time. I need help. I’m calling from the hospital in Boston.”
They stopped their talking, and in no time they both went away. Where did Mr. Green want to go that weekend?
| A．New York. | B．Maine. | C．Boston. | D．Florida. |
What did Mrs. Green like t o do on weekend?
| A．Taking photos. | B．Drive to Maine |
| C．See her parents. | D．Go swimming. |
Who called them when they were talking?
| A．Mr. Green’s wife. | B．Mr. Green’s mother. |
| C．Mr. Green’s father. | D．Mr. Green’s friend. |
Where was Mr. Green’s mother?
| A．In Florida. | B．In Maine. |
| C．At home. | D．In Boston. |
Where did they go at last?
| A．Maine. | B．Florida. |
| C．Boston. | D．To their home. |
Life in the 21st century is different from that in the 20th century because there are many changes in the new century.What will our life be like in 20 years?Maybe we will have robots at home. Here is my ideal robot.
I hope it’ll look like a pretty Barbie doll,with long blonde hair and bright blue eyes. She will be tall and slim. She will be able to speak English, Chinese, Japanese, German and French. When I travel around the world, she will be my guide. She will do most of the things for me. We will be also good friends.
Every morning she will wake me up and cook a healthy breakfast for me. After breakfast she will drive me to school. While I am studying at school, she will do some chores such as washing my clothes,cooking the dishes,cleaning the room and feeding my dog. When I come back from school, a delicious meal will be ready. If my mother is busy, my robot will go shopping with me. She will give me some advice when I don’t know which one to buy. She will also help me with my school work.
My robot will be smart and kind. If I feel sad, she will talk to me and make me happy. Most of all, she’ll never feel tired or angry, I hope I can have a robot like that. But my mum says it’s just my daydream and I should learn to do them all by myself.What will the robot look like?
A It will have short blonde hair. B It will have long black hair.
C It will be short and heavy. D It will be tall and slim.How many languages will the robot be able to speak?
A Two B Three C Four D FiveWhat will the robot do after breakfast?
A Drive the writer to school.
B Read English with the writer.
C Go shoppping with the writer.
D Give the writer some advice.
What do you usually do to get pocket money from your parents? In western countries, many children do chores to get pocket money. They usually start to do this at 10 years old.
School students have to do homework and study for tests. They don’t have a lot of free time in the week. They often do chores at the weekend.
Young kids only do easy chores. So they don’t get much money. But that’s all right. Many of them only want to buy candy. And candy is cheap! They help wash up after dinner and feed the family cat or dog.
When they get older, kids want to buy more and more things. They want things that are more expensive than candy. Then they have to work harder! They often wash the family car, cut the grass, walk the dog and cook dinner.
Some jobs are a good way for kids to learn new things. For example, they can learn to use a lawnmower(割草机) or how to cook. Of course, their parents help them at first.How do the children in western countries get pocket money?
When do they usually start to get pocket money?
Why do the school students usually do chores at the weekend?
Why do the elder kids have to work harder?
How do they do the chores at the beginning?
In England, people often talk about the weather because they can experience (经历) four seasons in one day. In the morning the weather is warm just like in spring. An hour later black clouds come and then it rains hard. The weather gets a little cold. In the late afternoon the sky will be sunny, the sun will begin to shine, and it will be summer at this time of a day.
In England, people can also have summer in winter, or have winter in summer. So in winter they can swim sometimes, and in summer sometimes they should take warm clothes.
When you go to England, you will see that some English people usually take an umbrella (伞)or a raincoat with them in the sunny morning, but you should not laugh at them.
If you don't take an umbrella or a raincoat, you will regret (后悔) later in the day.Why do people in England often talk about the weather?
| A．Because they may have four seasons in one day |
| B．Because they often have very good weather |
| C．Because the weather is warm just like in spring |
| D．Because the sky is sunny all day |
From the story we know that when _________come, there is a heavy rain.
| A．sunshine and snow | B．black clouds |
| C．summer and winter | D．spring and autumn |
"People can also have summer in winter." Means "it is sometimes too
______in winter."
| A．warm | B．cool | C．cold | D．rainy |
In the sunny morning some English people usually take a raincoat or an umbrella with them because ________.
| A．their friends ask them to do so | B．it often rains in England |
| C．they are going to sell them | D．they are their favourite things |
The best title (标题)for this passage is ________.
| A．Bad Seasons | B．Summer or Winter |
| C．The Weather in England | D．Strange English People |
Hi, my name is Wang Jun. Do you want to know about my staying in America? Well, to tell you the truth, it is really an eye-opening experience here.
In China, I had English classes five times a week since Grade Five. But I didn’t know textbook English could be so different from everyday English until I came to Hotchkiss School, Connecticut. When I first studied English, I was told to say “I’m fine.” when people say “How are you?” But in the USA, I found that people say “I’m good.” or “I’m tired.”
One day, someone greeted （问候） me with “What’s up?” It made me confused. I thought for a moment and then smiled because I didn’t know what to say.
Since then, I have learnt more and more differences between Chinese and American cultures. To my surprise, American girls spend a lot of time in the burning sun getting a tan (晒黑的肤色). In China, girls try every possible way to keep their skin white.
American students are hard-working like Chinese students. In China, schoolwork is almost everything, so we study hard and that’s it. But here, a “good” student not only gets good grades, but also does a lot for the public. That is to say, they get lots of knowledge at school and learn many life skills from social （社会的） work. In China, Wang Jun had _______ English classes every week.
| A．five | B．four | C．three | D．two |
Wang Jun found that _______ when he came to Hotchkiss School in the USA.
A. it was really important to learn English well
B. English he learnt in China was helpful to him
C. American students were more hard-working than Chinese students
D. textbook English was different from everyday English What does the underlined word “confused” mean in Chinese?
| A．困惑的 | B．滑稽的 | C．紧张的 | D．伤心的 |
American girls make Wang Jun feel surprised because _______.
| A．they work hard at school | B．they try to keep their skin white |
| C．they hope to get a tan | D．they do lots of social work |
Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
| A．My wonderful travel in the USA | B．After-school activities in American schools |
| C．What American students learn at school | D．My study experience in the USA |
Different countries have different customs. When you travel to another countries，please follow their customs，just as the saying goes，“_________.”
Very often people who travel to the United States forget to tip（付小费）.It is usual to tip porters who help carry your bags，taxi drivers and waiters. Waiters expect to get a 15% tip on the cost of your meal. Taxi drivers expect about the same amount.
In England，make sure to stand in line even if there are only two of you. It’s important to respect lines there. It’s a good idea to talk about the weather. It’s a favorite subject of conversation with the British.
In Spain，it’s a good idea to have a light meal in the afternoon if someone invites you for dinner. People have dinner very late，and restaurants do not generally open until after 9 pm.
In Arab countries，men kiss one another on the cheek（脸颊）. Your host may welcome you with a kiss on both cheeks. It is polite for you to do the same.
In Japan，people usually give personal or business cards to each other when they meet for the first time. When a person gives you a card，don’t put it into your pocket right away. The person expects you to read it.
Don’t forget to be careful of your body language to express something In conversation. A kind of body language that is acceptable in one culture may be impolite in another.When you travel to the USA，you don’t need to tip__________.
| A．porters | B．waiters | C．taxi drivers | D．conductor |
The missing sentence in the first paragraph should be“__________ .”
| A．Love me，love my dog . | B．He who laughs last laughs best |
| C．When in Rome，do as the Romans do | D．Where there is a will，there is a way |
The underline word “porters” in the passage means__________.
| A．搬运工 | B．清洁工 | C．接线员 | D．售票员 |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage ?
| A．In Spain，People usually have dinner very early. |
| B．In England it’s a not polite to talk about the weather. |
| C．In Arab countries，men kiss one another on the cheek . |
| D．In Japan you should not read the business card as soon as you get it. |
What’s the best title of the passage ？
A. How to Tip B Body Language
C. When to Have DinnerD. Advice to International Travelers