Different countries have different customs. When you are in different countries, you should follow their customs.
In China, it`s impolite to talk when eating dinner. And you`re not supposed to start eating first if there are older people at the table.
Very often people who travel to the United States forget to tip(付小费). It is usual to tip waiters, taxi drivers and porters who help carry your bags. 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(尊重) lines there. It`s a good idea to talk about the weather. It`s favorite subject of conversation with the British.
In Spain(西班牙),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 9:00 pm.
In Saudi Arabia(沙特阿拉伯),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(口袋) as soon as you get it. The person expects you to read it.
Don`t forget to be careful of your body language to express something in conversations. A kind of body language that is acceptable in one culture may be impolite in another.
How many countries are mentioned in this passage?
A.Four | B.Five | C.Six | D.Seven |
What does the underlined word “porters” mean in Chinese?
A.搬运工 | B.水电工 | C.建筑工 | D.环卫工 |
If you travel to the US, you spend $200 on a taxi ride and $320 on a meal, you are supposed to tip _______in total.
A.$520 | B.$78 | C.$156 | D. $60 |
Which of the following is True?
A.You are expected to kiss you host on the cheek in Japan. |
B.Generally, restaurants don`t offer dinner after 9:00 pm in Spain. |
C.It`s impolite to eat first if there are older people at the table in China. |
D.You don`t need to stand in line if there are two people waiting for a bus in England. |
What does the passage mainly talk about?
A.Where to travel |
B.How to tip in different countries |
C.When to use body language |
D.Customs in different countries. |
The human brain weighs about 1.4 kilograms,but it can hold much more information than most computers.However,there is another difference between human brains and computers.Computers don't forget information they are given,but humans often do.No one remembers everything,and luckily we don't usually have to.But everyone can improve their memories if they want to.Here are some suggestions.
Try to use new information immediately.For example,if you meet someone who says "Hi!I'm Carlos",don't just say "hello".Repeat the person's name and say "Hello,Carlos".
Break a big number into small parts.For example,it's hard to remember 109244153.But if you break it into three parts﹣109/244/153,it will become easier.
Write down what you need to remember over and over again.This will help you keep it in mind longer,especially when memorizing formulas or facts.
Always review information.If you bring what you've learned back to your mind,it'll become easier to remember.For example,before you go to sleep,it's a good idea to review the new things you've learned that day.
Discuss things with friends.It is always easier to remember things through discussions.You can have a discussion about what's right or wrong,and it will lead to the right answer.
All of the suggestions are helpful.If you follow them,you are certain to improve your memory.
(1)How many suggestions are mentioned in the passage?
A. |
Three. |
B. |
Four. |
C. |
Five. |
D. |
Six. |
(2)Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. |
People can remember all information in daily life. |
B. |
Computers can remember all given information. |
C. |
People can improve their memories if they want to. |
D. |
Human brains can hold more information than most computers. |
(3)According to the passage,what should you do when you have trouble in memorizing the formulas?
A. |
Store them in a computer. |
B. |
Break them into small parts. |
C. |
Write them down over and over again. |
D. |
Discuss them with friends. |
(4)What does the underlined word "them" in the last paragraph refer to(指代)?
A. |
The information. |
B. |
The computers. |
C. |
What you've learned. |
D. |
The suggestions. |
(5)The best title of the passage is .
A. |
Discussing Can Help You Remember Things |
B. |
The Suggestions for Improving Your Memory |
C. |
Reviewing Can Help You Improve Your Memory |
D. |
The Importance of Improving Your Memory |
In China,a host usually serves a visiting guest a cup of tea first when he enters his house.It is a traditional custom in China.But do you know how to serve a cup of tea to a visiting guest?Well,in different places,the ways of serving tea are different.
In Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces,a clay cup is usually used to brew(冲泡)Longjing,Biluochun,Maojian or just green tea.Chrysanthemum tea is sometimes used in the hot summer season to reduce the hot from outside.
Serving a cup of tea is a very popular custom in the North China cities.In the colder north﹣eastern provinces,the hosts would provide warm black tea with sugar for their guests.
In some coastalprovinces such as Guangdong Province and Fujian Province,a pot of Oolong tea or Pu﹣er tea is the usual treat.
Serving tea to guests is a common practice in China.However,different tea is used in different places.In Inner Mongolia(内蒙古),a guest is usually treated with milky tea.In the Jingpo family,you would be given baked tea (tea in water and baked in an oven to be made hot).
(1)What kind of tea sets should be used to brew Longjing?
A. |
A glass cup. |
B. |
A paper cup. |
C. |
A plastic cup. |
D. |
A clay cup. |
(2)Which kind of tea can make people feel cool in hot summer?
A. |
Oolong tea. |
B. |
Pu﹣er tea. |
C. |
Chrysanthemum tea. |
D. |
Milky tea. |
(3)When you are visiting a friend in ,you might be offered warm black tea with sugar.
A. |
Suzhou |
B. |
Changchun |
C. |
Hangzhou |
D. |
Baotou |
(4)What does the underlined word "coastal" in Paragraph 4 mean?
A. |
内陆的. |
B. |
边境的. |
C. |
沿海的. |
D. |
沿河的. |
(5)The passage is mainly about .
A. |
the ways of serving tea in China |
B. |
the different kinds of tea in China |
C. |
the ways of drinking tea in China |
D. |
the reasons of serving tea in China |
One afternoon,a man asked his wife what she'd like for her birthday. "I'd really love to be ten again," she replied hopefully.
On the morning of her birthday,the husband got up early,made her a nice breakfast and then took her to the local amusement park.He put her on every ride in the park-the Slide,the Roller Coaster(过山车) and the Wall of Fear....They tried everything there was in the park.
When they went out of the park five hours later,she felt tired and hungry.Right away,they hurried to a McDonald's where her loving husband ordered her a Happy Meal with a chicken hamburger and a large cup of chocolate shake.
Then they were off to the cinema to see the latest movie,complete with a hot dog,popcorn,a big drink and a huge bag of M&M's,her favorite sweets.
After that,the husband drove his heavy wife to the biggest store in the city.There he bought her several dolls that little girls like best.
It was a really busy day.The husband was so proud of what he did for his loving wife.
Finally she went home with her husband and threw herself into the sofa.He asked his loving wife with a big smile, "Well,dear,what was it like being ten years old again?"
Her eyes slowly opened and her expression suddenly changed.
"You fool," she replied a little angrily, "I meant my dress size…"
(1)The wife ate many things that day except .
A. |
ice﹣cream |
B. |
popcorn |
C. |
a hot dog |
D. |
a hamburger |
(2)Which is the right order according to the passage?
①try the Roller Coaster
②see the latest movie
③buy several dolls
④have a cup of shake
A. |
①②④③ |
B. |
①②③④ |
C. |
①③②④ |
D. |
①④②③ |
(3)How did the wife feel when she heard her husband's last question?
A. |
Excited. |
B. |
Strange. |
C. |
Angry. |
D. |
Surprised. |
(4)Which of the followings is true?
A. |
The husband bought his wife a vegetable hamburger. |
B. |
The husband was very satisfied with what he did. |
C. |
The wife was too happy to feel tired when they got home. |
D. |
The husband took his wife to the Water Park. |
(5)What was the true meaning of the wife's wish?
A. |
She wanted her husband to take her to go shopping. |
B. |
She wanted to be ten years old again. |
C. |
She wanted to see the latest movie. |
D. |
She wanted to be thinner again. |
Four Animation Studios(动画工作室)
Logo (图标) |
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Name |
Pixar Animation Studios |
Walt Disney Animation Studios |
Dream Works Animation |
Studio Ghibli |
Location |
California,USA |
California,USA |
California,USA |
Tokyo,Japan |
Introduction |
Pixar was bought by Steve Jobs in 1986.Later in 2006 it was bought by Disney. |
Walt and Roy founded the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio in 1923.After years,Disney Animation has become the most famous one in the world. |
In 1994,Steven, Jeffrey and David founded Dream Works.It belongs to Universal Pictures now. |
Ghibli is one top animation studio in Japan.Many top animated films in Japan are produced by Ghibli.These works make it famous all over the world. |
Famous movies |
Toy Story Finding Nemo |
The Lion King Big Hero 6 |
Shrek Kung Fu Panda |
Castle in the Sky My Neighbor Totoro |
(1)Which is the best﹣known cartoon studio according to the passage?
A. |
Studio Ghibli. |
B. |
Dream Works Animation. |
C. |
Walt Disney Animation Studios. |
D. |
Pixar Animation Studios. |
(2)Which movie is made by Dream Works?
A. |
Toy Story. |
B. |
Kung Fu Panda. |
C. |
Castle in the Sky. |
D. |
The Lion King. |
(3)When was Walt Disney Animation Studios founded?
A. |
In 1923. |
B. |
In 1986. |
C. |
In 1994. |
D. |
In 2006. |
(4)Which statement(表述) about Ghibli is true?
A. |
It is a part of Universal Pictures. |
B. |
Its logo is a kid sitting on the moon. |
C. |
It made a film called Shrek. |
D. |
It is a very famous studio in Japan. |
(5)The purpose of the passage is to .
A. |
tell us how cartoon movies are made |
B. |
give us information about some films |
C. |
introduce some famous cartoon studios |
D. |
encourage more readers to watch movies |
Poverty(贫困)is a big problem around the world.But China has found its own way to fight poverty.Instead of just giving money to poor people,it has tried to educate people and give them the tools they need to lift themselves out of poverty.Common people and good partnerships(合作)play a big role.President Xi Jinping honored role models in the fight.Here are two of them.
Born in Heilongjiang Province,Zhang Guimei traveled to Yunnan when she was 17.She has been helping girls get education for more than 40 years.As a teacher,Zhang was sad when she saw her students quit school(辍学).Many of them couldn't go to college because their families couldn't afford it.So in 2008,Zhang started a free school for poor girls.Since then,Zhang has been busy asking for donations(捐赠)to provide money for the school.She has convinced(说服)parents to send their daughters back to school.The school has sent more than 1,800 students to universities and colleges.
In 1997,Mao Xianglin started to work as the Party secretary of his village.Around the village are 1,000﹣meter﹣tall cliffs(悬崖峭壁),and there was only one pathway(小路)out of the village for many years.It took villagers three days to walk to the nearest town.Mao decided to build a road.He led more than 100 villagers to build the road with their hands.It took them seven years to build an eight﹣kilometer road.But their work has improved people's lives.It now takes just one hour to drive to the nearest town.Mao then encouraged the villagers to grow oranges.Last year,their orange yield(产量)was nearly 40 tons.By the end of 2019,269 villagers had been lifted out of poverty.
(1) Did China fight poverty just by giving money to poor people?
(2) Why couldn't many of Zhang Guimei's students go to college?
(3)How many students in Zhang's school have been sent to universities and colleges?
(4)How long did Mao Xianglin and the villagers spend in building the 8﹣kilometer road?
(5)According to the passage,how did Mao Xianglin lift the villagers out of poverty?