People eat different things in different countries.
In some countries, people eat rice every day. Sometimes they eat it twice or three times a day for breakfast, lunch and supper. Some people do not eat some kinds of meat. Muslims, for example, do not eat pork.
Japanese eat lots of fish. They are near the sea. So it is easy for them to get fish.
In the West, such as England and the USA, the most important food is potatoes. People there can cook potatoes in many different ways.
Some people eat only fruit and vegetables. They do not eat meat or fish or anything else from animals. They eat food only from plants(植物). They say the food from plants is better for us than meat. These people are called vegetarians.In some countries, people eat _______every day.
| A．fish | B．Vegetables |
| C．fruit | D．rice |
Why do Japanese eat lots of fish?
| A．Because they like fish better than the other food. |
| B．Because it is easy for them to get fish. |
| C．Because fish can give them lots of calories(热量). |
| D．Because there is no other food. |
What is the most important food in some Western countries?
| A．Fish. | B．Potatoes. |
| C．Vegetables. | D．Fruit and vegetables. |
Which of the following is TRUE?
| A．People in different countries eat different food. |
| B．Food from plants is better for us than meat. |
| C．Muslims are vegetarians. |
| D．People in some Western countries can cook tomatoes in many ways. |
People all over the world like eating delicious food. If there is no salt in the food, it may not be very tasty. So there is often a lot of salt in food because people like the taste of salty food. However, too much salt is not food for you. If you cook food by yourself, you can control(控制) the amount(量) of salt to keep your family healthy.
However, many processed(被处理的) foods already have salt in them Fast foods often have a lot of salt in them. Canned foods often have salt. Packed foods such as biscuits have salt. Packed foods like potato chips have a lot of salt in them.
It is reported that the income of too much salt can lead to high blood pressure(高血压) and other kinds of diseases. So don’t put too much salt into your dishes. How much salt should a person eat a day? Look at the following:
1—3 years 2g
4—6 years 3g
7—10 years 4g
11 and over 5g
You don’t need any more salt than this. If your mom or dad is cooking, you had better ask them not to add too much salt. You will find that the food still tastes really good. It can also help your mom or dad to cut down to a healthier level of salt.Which of the following foods don’t have salt in them?
| A．Fast food. | B．Canned foods. |
| C．Packed foods. | D．Vegetables. |
Tony is 5 years old. He should eat ________ salt a day.
| A．4g | B．2g | C．3g | D．5g |
Eat too much salt can ________ .
| A．lead to high blood pressure |
| B．make you become stronger |
| C．make the food more delicious |
| D．make you kike eating different kinds of food |
Near the North Pole(北极)there are only two seasons: winter and summer. In winter, nights are long. For more than two months you can’t see the sun, even at noon. In summer, days are long. For more than two months the sun never sets and there is no night at all. The temperature(温度)is very low near the North Pole. Even in summer the temperature is below 0℃. So people there wear warm clothes all year round. They make their clothing from the skins of animals. From the skins they also make coats, hats and even boots.
In the cold climate(气候), plants cannot grow. So the people have to build their houses with skins, earth, stone or snow. When they go out to hunt something, they live in tents of skins. When they move, they take their tents with them. Sometimes, they build houses of snow. Now don’t think that these houses must be cold. In fact, they are very warm and safe.
The life near the North Pole is very interesting.There are no________ near the North Pole.
| A．spring or summer | B．summer or autumn |
| C．autumn or winter | D．spring or autumn |
Sometimes people there build houses of snow. It is__________.
| A．warm and safe | B．very cold inside |
| C．dangerous to live | D．cold and dangerous |
Tom walks into a shop. It has a sign outside: “ Second hand clothes bought(买)and sold(卖).” He is carrying an old pair of trousers and asks the owner of the shop. “ How much will you give me for these?” The man looks at them and then says, “ Two dollars.” “ What!” says Tom, “ I think they are worth(价值) at least five.”
“No,” says the man, “They aren’t worth a cent(美分) more than two dollars.”
“ Well,” says Tom. Taking two dollars out of his pocket, “ Here’s your money. These trousers are hanging (挂) outside your shop. The list price of them is six dollars and a half. But I think that is too much money, so I want to find out how much they are really worth.”
Before the shop owner can think of anything, Tom walks out of the shop with the pair of trousers.At first the owner of the shop ________ for the old trousers.
| A．will give Tom two dollars |
| B．will pay three dollars |
| C．will pay five dollars |
| D．will give Tom six dollars and a half |
The shop owner insists（坚持) that the trousers are worth only two dollars because _________.
| A．he wants to sell them cheaply |
| B．he wants to buy them cheaply |
| C．he doesn’t like the trousers |
| D．they are old and dirty |
In fact, the trousers ___________.
| A．are hanging inside the shop |
| B．are not the shop owner’s |
| C．are the shop owner’s |
| D．are Tom’s |
From the story we know that _______ cheaper than the list price.
| A．the owner sells (卖) the trousers two dollars. |
| B．Tom buys the trousers two dollars |
| C．the owner buys the trousers four dollars and a half |
| D．Tom buys the trousers four dollars and a half |
An American called Simon goes to London to see his friend, Rick. Rick tells him that his flat is on the first floor. When he gets there, Simon goes straight to the first floor of the building. But people there tells him that there is no Rick on that floor. Do you know why?
In fact, English people call the first floor of a building the ground floor. The floor above the ground floor is the first floor, but Americans call it the second floor.
The story shows that there are a few culture differences(不同点) between English and America, though(虽然) they both speak English.
English people usually hide(隐藏) their feelings. They seldom start a dialogue(对话) with strangers(陌生人). For example, on the train they often spend their time reading newspapers or books. But Americans are quite different. They’re more active(积极) and easier to talk with.
English people and Americans use differentterms for many things. English people usually use football, eraser and mail, but Americans use soccer, rubber and post.Where is Rick’s flat?
What does the underlined word “term” mean in Chinese in this passage?
| A．成果 | B．学期 | C．会议 | D．用语 |
What’s the best title for the passage?
| A．Differences in culture | B．Simon’s funny story |
| C．different floors | D．Hiding the feelings |
Swimmers wanted (招聘)
Can you swim? Do you like children? Can you help them with swimming on weekends?
Come and join us. Call Jane at 330-9786
Chess Club
Do you like to play chess? Do you want to play chess well? Mr. Chen can teach you.
You can come here every Friday afternoon.
Tel: 6723-1940 Add (地址): Room 102 in School’s P.E. Building
Let’s learn English
Can you speak English? Do you want to learn English? Join the English Club now.
Time: 9:00 a.m. --- 11:30 a.m. (from Monday to Friday)
Call Henry at 543-1248
Musicians (音乐家) Wanted
Boys and girls, are you music lovers? Can you sing or dance? Can you play any instruments (乐器)? Welcome to our Star Rock Band (乐队).
Please call Victor at 891-3453 or send an e-mail to music@yahoo.com.What can Mr. Chen teach you?
| A．To play chess. | B．To speak English. |
| C．To swim. | D．To play football. |
Betty can swim well and she wants to find a job. Who can she call?
| A．Henry | B．Jane | C．Victor | D．Jenny |
Judy can speak English very well and she teaches children English. She works from Monday to Friday. Where does she work?
| A．The Star Rock Band. | B．The Chess Club. |
| C．The English Club. | D．The Football Club. |