Different countries have different customs. When you travel to other countries, please respect(尊重) their customs, just as the saying goes: When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Very often people who travel to the United Sates forget to tip (付小费). It is usual to tip those who help carry your bags, taxi drivers and waiters. Waiters expect to get a 15% tip on the cost of your meal. So do the taxi drivers.
In England, make sure to stand in line even if there are only two of you. It's important to admire lines there. It's a good idea to talk about the weather. It's a favorite subject of a conversation with the British.
In Spain (西班牙), people have dinner very late and restaurants do not generally open until after 9 pm. It's a good idea to have a light meal in the afternoon if someone invites you for dinner. In this way, you may not feel too hungry at the table.
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.
A kind of body language is acceptable in one culture. Maybe it is impolite in another. So don't forget to be careful of your body language to express something in conversation.
The title:(1) to international travelers |
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Countries |
Customs |
In America |
It's usual to tip those who serve you. For example, taxi drivers expect to get a(2) tip on how much you spend. |
(3) |
It's important to stand in line while waiting. It's a good idea to talk about the weather in conversation. |
In Spain |
You'd better have a light meal in the afternoon if you(4) for dinner. In this way, you may not feel too hungry at the table. |
In Japan |
When you receive a personal or business card, you are expected to (5) before putting it into your pocket. |
Conclusion (结论): When in Rome, do as the Romans do. |
It's March, 2050.
Frank and Mary Smith wake up in their comfortable house in the morning and switch on the bedroom computer to get the latest news. They used to read the Times, but changed to electronic newspapers many years ago.
There is the usual news about space: another space flight has returned from Mars and scientists have discovered a new planet. Then they turn to business news: the US dollar has risen greatly in Shanghai, one of the world's leading business centres. Mary tells the computer to buy 5,000 dollars, and there is a quick response that it has been done.
As they watch the screen, Mary orders one of the household robots to make coffee for them.
Frank disappears into the study to join a video conference with his partners around the world. He is a computer engineer, working for several companies. This is his third job: he used to be in marketing and then television.
Mary has a quick look at the shopping channels - the usual selection of electric cars, household robots and cheap travel offers - before picking up the video phone to talk to her assistant. She also has a job and she is doing medical research. Both she and Frank used to have an office desk in London, but in 2014 they decided to move to the seaside and work from home.
Frank and Mary have one daughter, Louise, who also has her own workstation at home. She goes to school only one day a week, mainly to play with other students. Classrooms disappeared in 2030 because there was no longer any need for them: communications systems have made it much easier to learn at home.
Louise, now thirteen, is studying Chinese at present, which has become a world language as important as English. Louise has many Chinese friends. They communicate by computer.
According to the family doctor, Louise will live to at least 130. Her wish is to work for a few decades (十年) and then spend her time on music and painting.Why do Frank and Mary switch on the bedroom computer in the morning?
Because they _________________________________________________ Does Mary read space news or business news?
__________________________________________________________Who makes coffee for Mary and Frank?
____________________________________________________________How does Frank work with others from home?
_____________________________________________________________What are the two world languages in 2050?
______________________________________________________________What do you think of Louise's life in 2050?
I think her life in 2050 is ____________ because ________________________
Dear Disney, Last weekend, the four members of my family spent an enjoyable holiday at the Magic Kingdom - Disneyland. And one event made our visit seem truly magical. We got to the front of the line at Space Mountain, only to find out that our little daughter Gloria couldn't take her ice-cream on the ride. We were so excited that we all forgot ice-cream was not allowed on the ride. ![]() Gloria broke into tears and we all had no idea what to do. Then Murphy, one of the staff(员工) members, came over. She bent down and told Gloria that she would hold the ice-cream for her and give it to her when she finished the ride. Gloria said, "Promise?" Then she gave Murphy her ice-cream, and she completely enjoyed the ride. Sure enough, as we walked out the exit, there was Gloria's new friend with "her" ice-cream. Now you and I both know what happened, because we know that an ice-cream won't last twenty minutes on a summer afternoon in Florida. Murphy knew' what time we would get off the ride; she went to the nearest shop and bought a brand-new ice-cream thirty seconds before we walked out the exit. Gloria said, "Thank you," but I'm sure she thought it was the same ice-cream. We know that someone tried hard to make our visit special. Thanks so much for going above and beyond! Your fan, Carmen Rivera |
The family's visit to the Magic Kingdom was ________.
A.helpful - | B.awful | C.frightening | D.amazing |
Before the ride, Gloria cried because _________.
A.she couldn't find her parents in the line |
B.she was too little to take the ride |
C.she couldn't take her ice-cream on the ride |
D.she had to wait for twenty minutes |
Murphy was waiting for Gloria ___________ after the ride.
A.in the ice-cream shop | B.at the exit |
C.in the front of the line | D.at the entrance |
In order to keep the promise, Murphy __________.
A.took Gloria to the nearest shop |
B.asked her new friend to help Gloria |
C.helped Gloria get off the ride |
D.bought a new ice-cream for Gloria |
The underlined word "someone" in the last paragraph refers to (指的是) _________.
A.Murphy | B.Disney | C.Gloria | D.Carmen |
Carmen Rivera wrote the letter to __________.
A.order ice-creams | B.promise to visit again |
C.express her thanks | D.give some suggestions |
A Christina from Spain
On the last day of the year, the 31st of December, people wait till 12 pm. Everybody must have 12 grapes(葡萄) to eat at midnight. At each sound of the clock, we must eat a group. But we can’t ever finish eating the grapes on time! Usually when people still have some grapes in their mouths, they look at each other and start to laugh. This tradition started in Spain long ago. One year, when there were a lot of grapes, the king of Spain decided to give grapes to everybody to eat on New Year’s Eve.
B Cordon from Britain
On New Year’s Day in Britain, people have parties. At 12 o’clock, the music stops, and we listen to the radio. On the radio we hear Big Ben, the famous clock in London. Then everybody sings a song about friendship and kisses their friends. We say “Happy New Year” to each other. It’s lucky if a tall man with dark hair is the first person to come to the house in the new year. So I go and visit as many friends as I can. They all give me a drink.
C Angela from Brazil
In all cities in Brazil, we have a big party on New Year’s Eve, especially in Rio de Janeiro. People in this city go to the beaches to watch fireworks(焰火)。We put flowers in the sea and think about things we want for ourselves or others. We usually wear white clothes for good luck during the New Year.Picture___________ is about paragraph 1.
Who have parties on New Year’s Day?
A. People in Spain.B. People in Britain.
C. People in Brazil. D. Both B and C.From the 2nd paragraph, we can infer (推断)that___________.
A.People listen to the radio at home. |
B.Cordon can’t drink much. |
C.Cordon is a tall man with dark hair. |
D.there are no people near Big Ben. |
On New Year’s Day, Brazilians usually wear white clothes because_________.
A.that reminds them of their happy life |
B.they hope that can bring them good luck |
C.they think that they look beautiful in white |
D.that’s what they have to do during the New Year |
This article mainly tells us ________________.
A.what people in Britain do on New Year’s Day |
B.when and where people have New Year parties |
C.why people in different countries like the New Year |
D.what people around the world do on New Year’s Day |
Most middle school students find it boring to learn English. But students in Yat Sen middle school in New York, US, don’t think so. Why? Because they are in the school of One Program, which asks students to work on their own or in small groups on computers to have math lessons.
“The program gives the students a new learning style. No traditional classroom can compare with it. We give each lesson according to the students’ interest and their strong and weak points,” said JoelⅠ. Klein, the school’s head teacher, “we’re looking for a new way that interest students children.”
Students enjoy these math lessons, especially lessons with video games. They must find out the answers to math problems to get through the game. One such game is Dimension M. As students move through mazes(迷宫) with their keyboards, some questions come up.
Caleb Deng had to answer the question: What is 5+ (6×3)? He calculated on paper quickly because there was just a minute left to play.
“ I was right,” said Deng, 14, as he ended the game with a high score (高分). “this really makes math lessons more exciting, since we are fighting to learn better.”Students in Yat Sen Middle School like math because __________.
A.they work in large group |
B.they can work on computer |
C.the teachers are interesting |
D.math questions are easy there |
Which is NOT true of the program?
A.It is very successful. |
B.It is boring to most students. |
C.It makes learning math more interesting. |
D.It gives the students a new way to learn. |
The underlined word “calculated” in Paragraph 4 most probably means __________.
A.worked out | B.wrote down | C.threw away | D.gave up |
Caleb Deng’s story serves as an example to show ___________.
A.how students work in small groups |
B.how to end a game with a high score |
C.how the question 5+(6×3) should be solved |
D.how students learn math through video games |
This article is mainly about ___________.
A.how to learn math well |
B.an interesting math lesson |
C.a new way to learn math |
D.kids in Yat Sen Middle School |
The camp is for the children who________.
A.are good at soccer | B.are 15~17 years old |
C.come form King's School | D.want to relax in camp |
The camp will start on _________.
A.July 15 | B.July 19 | C.Sunday | D.Friday |
If you want to join the camp, you should pay______for it.
A.$ 5 | B.$6 | C.$7 | D.$ 10 |
Students in the camp can learn all the skills EXCPT_________.
A.carrying the football | B.kicking a goal |
C.passing the football | D.making game rules |
Which of the following seems to be the most attractive(吸引)to children?
A.The camp lasts for 5 days. |
B.The camp doesn't cost much. |
C.The camp is organized by King's School. |
D.The coaches will be national soccer players. |