In the eyes of many foreigners，Chinese are the best hosts and the worst guests in the world．And western hosts sometimes look rude（粗鲁的）in the eyes of Chinese guests．It is because the guest﹣host relationship in China is quite different from that in some western countries．
In China，guests are almost like gods．Whenever I enter a Chinese friend's home，there is always fruit on the table for me，and someone is quick to bring me a cup of tea or water．In the west，generally the guest is not a god．Acting according to the host's way of doing things is usual behavior for a guest．
My wife's mother，a very kind Chinese lady，doesn't smoke．When I see some of her guests smoking in her house，as a non﹣smoker，I feel unhappy．Usually，I want to stop them directly，but I must realize that in China，to be a good host，she must not do that．
In most North American homes，if you are a guest，and the hosts are not smokers，you should not smoke in their house．At the very least，you should ask，"Is it OK if I smoke？"But don't be surprised if they say，"No，you can't smoke．"In my culture，if you smoke in their house，you are a bad guest，but if they don't allow you to smoke in their house，they are not rude hosts．
In a word，no matter where you are，the best way to be a good guest is to adapt to（适应）the habits of your hosts．
（1）When a western guest visits a Chinese family，he often ．
A．buys some fruit
B．brings a cup of tea
C． smokes
D． feels like a god
（2）What will the writer probably say if a guest wants to smoke in his house？
A． Let's smoke together．
B． Sorry， you can't smoke here．
C． Smoking is a bad habit．
D． It's OK if you smoke here．
（3）What can be learned from the passage？
A．A friend in need is a friend indeed．
B．Where there is a will，there is a way．
C．When in Rome，do as the Romans do．
D．Actions speak louder than words．
（4）What is the best title of the passage？
A．The Best Hosts
B．The Best Guests
C．Different Cultures in Different Countries
D．Different Guest﹣host Relationships in Different Cultures
Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Aristotle, a Greek thinker, said, “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.
The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future —for example, getting into college or getting a good job —that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.
Another secret to living a happy life is to be active, and have hobbies where you forget your problems and time. Many people experience this dancing, or playing a sport, such as swimming. You can forget about your problems, and only think about the activity. Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for an elderly person, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.The second paragraph tells us that ________.
| A．the more friends you have, the happier you will be |
| B．we shouldn’t think about our future |
| C．happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. |
| D．some people fail to live a happy life |
The passage gives us ________ pieces of advice on happiness.
| A．one | B．two | C．three | D．four |
The writer thinks that ________.
| A．everyone knows how to live a happier life |
| B．it’s wrong to spend time on work |
| C．hobbies take up too much time |
| D．doing good things for someone can make you happier |
The best title of the passage is ________.
| A．Money Makes You Happy |
| B．The Secrets of Happiness |
| C．Ideas for Helping Other People to Be Happy |
| D．Good Friends Make You Happy |
According to the four advertisements, which of the following offers the lowest Salary for one hour?
| A．Mayflower Restaurant | B．Center Hospital |
| C．GoGo Game | D．Sunny Kids Training |
You can go and work abroad as ______________
| A．a cleaner | B．a waiter or waitress |
| C．a sports teacher | D．a game designer |
Which of the following is true?
| A．All the jobs above are in the same country. |
| B．For each job, you need to work 8 hours a day. |
| C．You can’t phone GoGo Game for more information. |
| D．If you are 20 years old, you can’t work for Sunny Kids Training. |
Alice was twenty-three years old, and she was a nurse at a big hospital . She was very kind and all of her patients (病人) likes her very much .
One day she was out shopping. She saw an old woman. The woman was waiting to cross (穿越) a busy street . Alice wanted to cross the street, too. So she went over to help the woman cross the street. When Alice was near her, she suddenly laughed(笑) and said, “ Mrs Green ! You were my patient in the hospital last year.”
Mrs Green was very happy to see her.
“I will help you cross the street, Mrs Green,” Alice said.
“Oh, thank you very much , Alice , ” Mrs Green said and stepped (走) forward (向前). “No, no, Mrs Green,” Alice said quickly . “Wait! The light is still red.”
“Oh,” Mrs Green answered when she stepped back. “I can easily cross the street by myself (我自己) when the light is green .”Was Alice old or young?
| A．She was old. | B．She was young. |
| C．No, she wasn’t | D．Yes, she was young. |
Did her patients like her?
| A．No, they didn’t |
| B．Yes, they liked her a little. |
| C．Yes, they liked her very much. |
| D．Sorry, I don’t know. |
Did Alice know Mrs Green?
| A．No, she didn’t remember. |
| B．Yes, she did. |
| C．No, she didn’t. |
| D．Sorry, I don’t know. |
When did Mrs Green want to cross the street?
| A．When the light was green. |
| B．When the light was on. |
| C．When the light was off. |
| D．When the light was red. |
When did Alice want her to cross?
| A．When the light was on. |
| B．When the light was red. |
| C．When the light was off. |
| D．When the light was green. |
Many people think it is very exciting and admirable(令人羡慕的) to be an actor. The actors often wear the most beautiful and fashionable clothes and they can make a lot of money. Many people like them and they have so many fans. But in fact, the job of an actor can be very tiring and hard. To make good movies, for example, action movies, the actors need to go to some remote(偏远的) places. There they don't have good places to stay or nice food to eat. They often have to get up early and go to bed very late. When they are too busy, they don’t have time to sleep or relax. It's very hard.Why do so many people think it is admirable to be an actor?
| A．They think actors are fashionable. |
| B．They think actors are rich. |
| C．They think their clothes are beautiful. |
| D．All of the above.（以上都是） |
The author(作者) thinks actors’ life is ________.
| A．fashionable | B．exciting | C．tiring and hard | D．good |
The actors find it difficult to sleep well or relax because________.
| A．they don't like sleeping. |
| B．they are too hungry to sleep well |
| C．they sleep in clod rooms |
| D．their job is too busy |
Which is NOT true?
| A．Sometimes, the life of actors is not so exciting. |
| B．Actors often have nothing to eat. |
| C．Actors often work late at night. |
| D．Many people think it is good to be an actor. |
What’s the topic(主题) of this passage?
A.An actor’s life is exciting.
B.B. How can actors make much money?
C. The life of actors.
D. What does an actor eat and wear every day?
Two Chinese spacecrafts successfully completed China’s first space docking early November 3, 2011, which has taken the country a step closer to building its own space station.
Nearly two days after its launch, the unmanned spacecraft Shenzhou VIII docked with the space lab module Tiangong I more than 343 km above the earth surface. Shenzhou VIII and Tiangong I took apart after flying together for 12 days. On the 14th of November, the two spacecrafts finished the second docking. Then Shenzhou VIII parted from Tiangong I again and returned to the earth safely on the 17th. Tiangong I is still traveling around the earth in the space, waiting for the arrival of Shenzhou IX and X and so on in the near future.
That marked another great leap for China’s space program and made China the third country in the world, after the United States and Russia, to master the space docking technique (空间对接技术).
The world’s first space docking was achieved in 1966, when the manned U.S, spacecraft Gemini 8 (双子星8号) docked with an unmanned Agena Target Vehicle (阿金纳目标飞行器). Space docking is necessary to explore space beyond Earth’s orbit. “The capability increases China’s ability to act independently in space, as well as its ability to work together with others,” said Gregory Kulacki, a U.S. space scientist and senior analyst.
“With the success of its first space docking, China is now equipped with the basic technology and ability required for the construction of a space station,” said Zhou Jianping, chief designer of China’s manned space program.” The country is on its way to building a permanent manned space station around 2020.”What did the success of the first space docking mean to China?
| A．China has caught up with the United States in the space exploration field. |
| B．China took a step closer to building its own space station. |
| C．China became the first country to master the space docking technique. |
| D．China has the ability to build a permanent manned space station right now. |
What does the underlined word “That” in the third paragraph refer to?
| A．Shenzhou VIII. |
| B．Tiangong I |
| C．The Space Station |
| D．The success of China’s first space docking |
What can we learn from the passage?
| A．Tiangong I will fly in the space for 12 days. |
| B．The first space docking of the world was achieved in 1966, by Russians. |
| C．Without space docking technique people can’t explore space beyond Earth’s orbit. |
| D．The U.S.A helped China achieve the first space docking. |
What’s the best title of this passage?
| A．The first space docking of China. |
| B．The history of space docking. |
| C．The first space docking of the world. |
| D．The space docking technique |