Our new foreign students are going to arrive very soon, and here are some ways to communicate with them politely.
How close do you stand when you talk to a friend? You can stand close to people in the Middle East but don’t stand too close to North Americans! Give them more personal space.
Do you know How to touch people correctly? Chinese girls often walk arm in arm with their friends. South Americans sometimes hold your arm when they talk to you, so you can’t move away! But in Britain many people don’t like other people to touch them at all.
Do you look at people when you talk? In some places, it isn’t polite to look at people when you talk, but in other countries it isn’t polite to look somewhere else. In Britain and the US, people usually look at each other when they talk.
And how do you say goodbye? That’s easy, wave(挥手) to say goodbye. But be careful! In Greece, it’s not at all polite! In fact, it’s very rude!
根据短文内容,选择正确答案。From the passage, we should give more personal space.
A.people in the Middle East | B.people in North America |
C.people in the South America | D.people in North China |
The underlined word “touch” means in Chinese.
A.触碰 | B.打击 | C.感动 | D.震撼 |
We can’t wave to say goodbye in .
A.America | B.Japan | C.Britain | D.Greece |
How many ways are given to communicate with foreign students?
A.Two | B.Three | C.Four | D.Five |
What’s the best title of this passage?
A.Saying goodbye | B.Touching people |
C.Looking at people | D.communicating politely |
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案
Red Star Theatre The famous singer Jay Chou will give a concert. Time: 7.00 pm ~ 9.00 pm on June 1 Price : ¥60 ~ ¥200 |
Mengxin Shopping Centre Come and buy cheap clothes at Mengxin Shopping Centre. Time: 8.00 am ~ 9.00 pm from October 1 to October 7 |
Blue Sky Cinema 3D movie: Transformers 3 Director: Michael Bay Actors / Actresses: Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Josh Duhamel, etc. Time: 7.30 pm ~ 9.30 pm from July 28 to August 5 Price: ¥80 |
International Picnic Come to enjoy the delicious food from all over the world. Place: the People’s Park Time: 12.00 noon ~ 5.00 pm this Saturday, September 10 Price : ¥100 |
Hao Shuai, who wants to relax with 80 yuan on July 29, can .
A.buy clothes on sale |
B.watch the 3D movie |
C.enjoy the concert |
D.have the international picnic |
We can buy clothes in Mengxin Shopping Centre from October 1 to October 7.
A.old | B.popular |
C.expensive | D.cheap |
If you are a fan of Jay Chou, you can go to his concert in
A.Red Star Theatre |
B.Mengxin Shopping Centre |
C.Blue Sky Cinema |
D.the People’s Park |
Who directed the movie Transformers 3?
A.Michael Bay. | B.Josh Duhamel. |
C.Shia LaBeouf. | D.Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. |
You can enjoy delicious food from all over the world at .
A.8.00 am on Sunday | B.9.00 am on Saturday |
C.4.00 pm on Saturday | D.5.00 pm on Sunday |
When we interviewed what the life was like more than 70 years ago, many old soldiers were full of tears in their eyes. They told us that they never forgot those days when they were in the army, during which they lived hard lives but spared no effort to fight against the enemies.
Now in the year 2015 comes the first great parade(阅兵) in the 21st century. September 3rd is the 70th anniversary(纪念) of the victory of the anti-fascist (反法西斯主义的) war. This day is considered as an important moment for China, as well as the world. 49 countries from all over the world, including South Korea and some European countries attended this special occasion.
In preparation for the parade, the soldiers worked hard every day. In order to walk well in the three hundred meters distance on the Tian’anmen Square, they had to receive extremely strict training. Each day, they got up early in the morning and started the 10 hours’ practice.
When a reporter arrived, it was raining heavily outside, but none of the soldiers stopped training. Nothing can stop their training, and no one can stop their deep love to their motherland.
The reporter asked, “The training is so hard but why does nobody give up?” “It’s the first time for me to join in such an important ceremony. I consider it a great honor. I must try my best.” One of the participants(参与者) answered. In fact, everyone takes pride in taking part in this big parade because they want to show the spirit of Chinese army, the power of Chinese army, as well as the determination of keeping the world in peace.
From the soldiers, we learned the power of dreams. If one has a dream, he will get over any difficulties that get in the way to make the dream come true. What did the old soldiers do more than 70 years ago?
A.They took part in a war. |
B.They experienced something special. |
C.They worked hard for the parade. |
D.They answered a reporter’s questions. |
How many countries took part in the parade?
A.20 | B.49 |
C.40 | D.70 |
What is the main idea of Paragraph3?
A.A hard training. | B.A good reporter |
C.The hot weather. | D.The heavy rain. |
According to the passage, the great parade took place in _____ .
A.South Korea | B.America |
C.China | D.A European country |
Which of the following is True?
A.The training for the parade is usually on rainy days. |
B.It is easy for the soldiers to perform well in the parade. |
C.Quite many soldiers have taken part in the parade before. |
D.The soldiers are tired but none of them will give up. |
There would be a school party on Friday evening. The girls were talking about what they were going to wear.
“I’m going to wear a black dress, so everybody will notice me,” said Emily. “How about you, Linda?”
“I’m not sure. Maybe jeans, an old shirt, and a hat. People will notice me more than you! ”Linda said.
“But what are the boys going to do in the party?” asked Jane. "Do you remember the last school party, last year? They just stood there, and we girls had to dance by ourselves!”
“I hear that some of the boys learned how to dance this summer. Maybe it’ll be better this time,” said Mary.
The party was held on Friday evening, groups of students arrived. The music began. The girls stood in a line on one side, and the boys on another side. Mr. Green, their teacher, tried to get them together, but failed. After a while, Tim said, “l don’t want to stand here the whole time. The party is only for two hours. It’ll be over soon” He started to dance. All the others watched him, then David asked Emily if she wanted to dance. Then Jack and Linda. Then, all began to dance. Soon there were more dancers than watchers. How long would the party last?
A.On Friday evening | B.For one hour |
C.For two hours | D.For three hours |
What kind of clothes was Emily going to wear?
A.A black dress | B.Jeans |
C.An old shirt | D.Jeans, an old shirt and a hat |
How did Emily and Linda dance in the school last year?
A.They danced by themselves |
B.They danced with the boys |
C.They didn’t dance |
D.They danced with their teachers |
How did some boys spend the summer holiday according to the passage?
A.They went swimming | B.They learned to dance |
C.They watched TV | D.They went climbing |
Which is NOT mentioned in this passage?
A.There would be a school party on Friday evening |
B.Their teacher asked them to dance together. |
C.Jack and Linda danced together. |
D.The boys and girls stood together and watched their teacher dance |
Thanksgiving Day
Almost every culture in the world has held celebrations of thanks for a plentiful harvest. The American Thanksgiving holiday began as a festival of thanksgiving in the early days of the American colonies almost four hundred years ago.
In 1620, a boat filled with more than one hundred people sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to settle in the New World. Their first winter in the New World was difficult. They had arrived too late to grow any crops, and without fresh food, half the colonists died from disease. The following spring Indians taught then how to grow corn, a new food for the colonists. They showed them other crops to grow in the unfamiliar soil and how to hunt and fish.
In the autumn of 1621, many crops of corn, beans and pumpkins were harvested. The colonists and much to be thankful for, so a festival was planned. They invited the local Indian chief and 90 Indians. The Indians brought deer to roast with the turkeys and other wild game offered by the colonists. To this first Thanksgiving, the Indians had even brought popcorn. In following years, many of the original colonists celebrated the autumn harvest with a festival of thanks.
Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of November, a different date every year. The Thanksgiving is a time for tradition and sharing. Even if they live far away, family members gather for a reunion(重聚)at the house of an older relative. All give thanks together for the good things that they have.When did the American Thanksgiving holiday begin?
A.Two hundred years ago |
B.Four hundred years ago |
C.Three hundred years ago |
D.One hundred years ago |
What does the underlined word “colonists” mean?
A.殖民地 | B.本地人 |
C.土著人 | D.移民 |
Thanksgiving is a time for _________.
A.tradition | B.sharing |
C.reunion | D.A, B and C |
The first colony had a difficult winter because __________.
A.they didn’t have clothes |
B.they couldn’t speak the language |
C.they had no books |
D.they had arrived too late to grow any crops |
Which of the following is right?
A.In 1620, many crops of corn, beans and pumpkins were harvested. |
B.The following winter the Indians taught them how to grow corn. |
C.Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of November. |
D.With fresh food, half the colonists died from disease. |
Each year, up to six young inventors, grade K-12, in America can receive the nation’s most excellent young inventors’ honor, “The Thomas Edison Innovation Award (创新奖),” for their invention ideas. They can receive the following honors:
●Thomas Edison Innovation Award, “The Tommy”, a handmade trophy(奖杯)
●US$1,000—US$ 5,000 in prize money
●All-expenses-paid (一切费用均已付清的)trip for the inventor and one parent to the ceremony.
●Chances in the future to connect with universities and industries to further the inventors’ ideas
●A place in history! The inventors’ names and ideas can be preserved (保存) at the National Museum of EducationHow many students can receive the honor each year?
A.Up to nine | B.Up to eight |
C.Up to seven | D.Up to six |
Why do some students win award?
A.They are good at music. |
B.They have great invention ideas. |
C.They often help other people. |
D.They are excellent sports players. |
Which of the following is NOT true?
A.Winners can connect with universities to develop their ideas. |
B.Winners can win some prize money. |
C.Winners and their teachers can have free trip. |
D.Winners can receive a handmade trophy. |
What can be preserved at the National Museum of Education?
A.The inventor’s age |
B.The inventor’s school name |
C.The inventor’s name and his or her idea |
D.The inventor’s birthplace and home address |
The information above is about _______.
A.an invention award | B.a famous inventor |
C.a famous museum | D.a great musician |