If you ask me to tell how to get along in the United States, I think the following “do's” and “don'ts” would be helpful.
Generally speaking, it isn't easy to find anyone to talk to in a busy city, so you should try to do the following. First, get or borrow a dog! Walk him several times a day! Americans love dogs and cats and usually stop to talk to anyone with a dog. Then, try to eat in a restaurant. People generally share the same table and will sometimes talk to you if they see you are new there. Next, take your dirty clothes to a laundry(洗衣店)! It takes about an hour to wash and dry them and people there often pass the time talking with each other. Always ask for information from a woman if you are a man, and from a man, if you are a woman! Learn to say, “Please” “Thank you” and “You're welcome” and use them all the time!
There are some things you shouldn't do. Don't tell the truth when people ask, “How are you?” The only answer they want is “Fine”. Never ask people their age—especially(尤其) women! Everyone wants to be young. Don't tell heavy people they are fat. Tell them they are losing weight. Everyone wants to be thin. Don't be late when meeting people! When someone says six o'clock, be sure to be there by six. Americans respect time and want everyone to be “on time”. It isn't easy to find anyone to talk to in the USA because ________.
| A．the streets are empty | B．you are new there |
| C．people there are busy | D．you don't have time |
Americans like talking to ________.
| A．dogs and cats | B．women |
| C．men | D．those who are walking a dog |
When talking to people there, you may say ________.
| A．“How are you?” |
| B．“How old are you?” |
| C．“What is your weight?” |
| D．“You seem to be fat.” |
The words “heavy people” means ________.
| A．people who do heavy work |
| B．people who are important |
| C．people who are thin |
| D．people who are fat |
If you visit a friend, you ________.
| A．can be there at any time |
| B．may be there a little late |
| C．had better arrive every early |
| D．should be there at the right time |
There were smiling children all the way. Clearly they knew at what time the train passed their homes and they made it their business to stand along the railway, wave to complete strangers and cheer them up as they rushed towards Penang. Often whole families stood outside their homes and waved and smiled as if those on the trains were their favorite relatives. This is the simple village people of Malaysia. I was moved*.
I had always traveled to Malaysia by plane or car, so this was the first time I was on a train. I did not enjoy the long train journey and had brought along many magazines to read and reread. I looked about the train. There was not one familiar face. I sat down and started to read magazines.
It was not long before the train was across the Causeway and in Malaysia. Johore Baru was just a city like Singapore, so I was tired of looking at the crowds of people as they hurried past. As we went beyond* the city, I watched the straight rows of rubber trees and miles and miles of green. Then the first village came into sight. Immediately I came alive, I decided to wave back.
From then on my journey became interesting. I threw my magazines into the waste basket and decided to join in Malaysian life. Then everything came alive. The mountains seemed to speak to me. Even the trees were smiling. I stared at everything as if I was looking at it for the first time.
The day passed fast and I even forgot to have my lunch until I felt hungry. I looked at my watch and was surprised that it was 3:00 pm. Soon the train pulled up at Butterworth. When my uncle arrived, I threw my arms around him to give him a warm hug. I had never done this before. He seemed surprised and then his face warmed up with a huge smile. We walked arm in arm to his car.
I looked forward to the return journey.The writer expected the train trip to be ______.
| A．dangerous | B．pleasant | C．exciting | D．boring |
What impressed the writer most during her train trip?
| A．The friendly country people |
| B．The mountains along the way. |
| C．The crowds of people in the streets. |
| D．The straight rows of rubber trees. |
Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage?.
| A．The people on the train were the villagers’ favorite relatives. |
| B．The writer spent the whole journey reading magazines. |
| C．The writer thought he enjoyed the train journey at last. |
| D．The writer’s uncle gave him a warm hug with a huge smile. |
What's the best title of the passage?
| A．Pleasure of Living in the Country. | B．Reading Gives People Happiness. |
| C．Comfort in Traveling by train. | D．Smiles Brighten People Up. |
The air pollution was so bad in Harbin, in China, on October 21,2013 that the city had to close roads and schools, and cancel* hundreds of flights from its airport.
News reports said the smog (a mixture of smoke and fog) was so thick that people couldn’t see more than 10 or 20 metres in front of them.
It is also said that people could not even see the person standing next to them. The city’s website said: “You can’t see your own fingers in front of you.”
The local people said there was a “burning” smell in the air. Many people covered their noses and mouths with scarves or masks*.
The pollution was caused on several factors* including: farmers burning off old corn stalks* and crop stubble*; coal*-fired heating systems; and low winds that allowed the smoke to remain over the city.
The smog had been building up for several days. It became worse when the city turned on the public heating system, which uses coal to heat millions of homes and offices in the city.
Harbin has a population of more than 10 million people. It lies in northeastern China, where cold winter weather can last up to six months. The main fuel* there is coal, because it is cheaper than other types of fuel.
Air pollution from burning coal can cause health problems like heart disease. During the smog crisis* in Harbin, the number of people taken to the hospital with breathing problems was 30% higher than usual.
The city government is trying to reduce its use of coal by adding more insulation* and better roofs and windows to buildings to reduce heating needs. It has also used cleaner fuel for cars and factories.The roads and schools in Harbin had to be closed on October 21, 2013 because of ____
| A．the heavy rain | B．the strong wind | C．the serious smog | D． the terrible snow |
There are many reasons for the air pollution EXCEPT____________.
| A．farmers burn off old corn stalks and crop stubble |
| B．people use coal to heat millions of homes and offices |
| C．The smoke remains over the city because of low winds |
| D．Many buses and cars use cleaner fuel and so do factories. |
What is the government trying to do when the air pollution get worse?
| A．To offer cars new fuel. |
| B．To give people more masks. |
| C．To reduce its use of coal. |
| D．To ask people to stay at home. |
What does the passage mainly tell us?
| A．The serious air pollution in China |
| B．Coal-fired heating systems |
| C．The population crisis in Harbin |
| D．The reasons for heart disease |
Wang Jiaming from Beijing Chenjinglun High School says he is a lucky boy .He’s happy that he’s sitting the senior high school entrance exam in2014 instead of 2016.
On October 22,Beijing Municipal Commission of Education* announced that, from 2016,the English scores in the senior high school entrances exam will be reduced* from 120 to 100.Of the 100 points, the listening ability scores will increase to 50.Meanwhile, the points for Chinese will increase from 120 to 150.
“The change won’t affect me. I fell so lucky because English is my strongest subject,’’ said Wang. Why such a change? It places the importance on Chinese in our study and reduces students’ pressure, said Li Yi, a spokesman of the commission.
“The change will also push us to pay attention to the practical usage of English.,’’ said Li. “Students will be encouraged to learn to understand English menus and read English news on mobile phones.”
There isn’t news that other cities will have the same change. But several places are making changes to English tests in the college entrance exams.
For example, Shandong is considering taking out the listening part of the English exam in its Gaokao. But, “ being tested for less points doesn’t mean the subject can be taken lightly,” Bai Ping wrote in China Daily.
English has long been the world’s most commonly used language. Wang Jiaming said he understood the change.
“Chinese, not English, is our mother tongue*,” he said. “ but still, I think English is both interesting and useful.” In the Beijing senior high school entrances exam of 2016, the English scores will be cut down to __________.
| A．50 | B． 100 | C．120 | D．150 |
Wang Jiaming feels lucky because _______
| A．the exam change from 2016 doesn’t affect him |
| B．he doesn’t need to take the important exam |
| C．Chinese is his strongest subject |
| D．he is not good at chemistry |
The sentence “ being tested for less points doesn’t mean the subject can be taken lightly,” in the passage means ______________
| A．the students can spend less time on English. |
| B．it’s harder to for the students get a high score. |
| C．English is not as important and useful as before |
| D．studying English is still important for the students. |
What is the main purpose of the change?
| A．To encourage students to learn how to order meals in English. |
| B．To make students to learn to read English news on mobile phones. |
| C．To ask students to prepare for the college entrance exam. |
| D．To make students pay more attention to learn Chinese. |
| Three little pigs Story-teller: Three little pigs make three houses. They all think their own house is the best! But the wolf comes. He is very hungry! He has blown down two houses of the pigs. It makes the two little pigs very scared. P1&p2：Oh, my god! Let’s run away, run away! (They run into the third pig’s house and close the door)) P1：The wolf is very strong! P2：He wants to eat us! P3：My god, help me! ( The three pigs are hiding under the bed) W：Little pig, little pig, let me come in! P1P2P3：No! Goaway.Youbadwolf! W：Open the door! I can blow the house down! (The wolf blows and blows, he blows and blows, but the house is very strong.) Why? (The wolf is too tired and falls onto the ground) P1p3p2：Yeah! We are safe now! |
 Story-teller: The wolf is very angry! He has a good idea! He climbs up the chimney*! P1&P2&P3：Oh! Look! The wolf! P1：How to do? (Starts run around the chimney) P2：Mom！Where are you? (Cries) P3：Don’t worry! Let’s put the wood into the fire! P1p2p3：Ok, 123… W：(Falls into the fire and struggles) Oh ! No! P1p2p3：The wolf is dying! We succeed! yeah ! |
This passage is ____________.
| A．an ad | B．a play | C．a poster | D． a letter |
The wolf’s good idea is to ______.
| A．blow the house down | B．hit the house hard |
| C．climb up the chimney | D．put the wood in the fire |
Which pig is very calm and clever when they are in danger?
| A． P1 | B．P2 | C．P3 | D． None |
A king had a wonderful talent for growing flowers. He became old and didn’t want to deal with big things anymore. So he began to look for someone to take his place. But who could he trust for the job? He thought for a while and got an idea. He would let the flowers decide. He gave everyone a little seed (种子). The one who could grow the most beautiful flower from the seed would be the next leader.
A girl called Serena was very beautiful and wanted to grow the most beautiful flower. She planted it in a nice pot and took great care of it, but nothing would grow.
The next year she saw everyone come to the palace with pots full of beautiful flowers. She was disappointed but also went to the meeting with her empty pot. The king looked through all the flowerpots and then stopped at hers.
“Why is your pot empty?” he asked.
“Your Majesty (陛下), I did everything to make it grow, but I have failed,” she answered.
“No, you didn’t,” he said.
“You see, the seeds I’ve given out were all roasted (烤过的), so nothing could come out of them. I have no idea where all these flowers come from. But you have been honest and by being so, you will become my successor (继承人).”The king wanted to choose a person to _____.
| A．be the next leader | B．grow beautiful flowers for him |
| C．be his daughter or son | D．make friends with him |
How did the little seed show who was the right person?
| A．It had some special power. |
| B．The king knew nothing could grow from it. |
| C．A special flower could grow from it. |
| D．Only a good person could grow beautiful flowers from it. |
The king knew that those with pots of beautiful flowers _____.
| A．worked hard | B．cheated him |
| C．were kind to plants | D．were good at growing flowers |
In this passage the underlined word “given out” means ______.
| A．收到 | B．拿来 | C．分发 | D．奖励 |
From the story, we learn that _____ is a good quality.
| A．Kindness | B．carefulness | C．honesty | D．politeness |