An old saying goes, "When in Rome (罗马),do as the Romans do." I learned the meaning of this when I studied in Russia.
One day I(1) some of my Chinese friends to a famous local restaurant in Moscow.My guests and I were excited from visiting Red Square and happy about our meeting.We chatted(2) until the waiter told me that we were talking too loud.We turned our voices lower.But this didn't last long.The waiter came over to us two more times with the same(3) .
How bad an impression (印象) we must have left on the local people!In China,it's natural and(4) for a host (主人) to make a lively atmosphere (气氛).However,in Russia and western countries,having a meal in a public place means you must(5) your voice low.You need to be polite to others.
I felt(6) about this.Even though we tried our best,it's very difficult to form a new habit.Russians have their own special habits.My Russian friend,Andrey always looks around and thinks for a while before leaving home.I asked him(7) he did this. "Aha," Andrey said, "In Russia,people always spend about a minute(8) things and plans in their minds before leaving.So they won't leave(9) necessary behind.
Finding the differences between(10) is very interesting.I'd like to keep my eyes and mind open.
(1)A.made |
B.invited |
C.told |
D.taught |
(2)A.surprisingly |
B.friendly |
C.warmly |
D.carefully |
(3)A.message |
B.menu |
C.meal |
D.food |
(4)A.different |
B.serious |
C.important |
D.interesting |
(5)A.take |
B.remain |
C.have |
D.keep |
(6)A.bad |
B.strange |
C.angry |
D.nervous |
(7)A.how |
B.when |
C.why |
D.where |
(8)A.going around |
B.going over |
C.going on |
D.going for |
(9)A.nothing |
B.something |
C.everything |
D.anything |
(10)A.friends |
B.knowledge |
C.people |
D.cultures |
Beautiful pictures of mountains and forests, clear skies, flying birds, wild animals, silly faces — you can find them all in one place.46 ? On a postcard! Have people always sent postcards? No! Before postcards, people 47 sealed (密封的) letters.
The48 for the first decorated (装饰的) postcard came to John P. Charlton in 1861. He thought a simple card 49a border would be a great way to send a note. Then in the late 1800s, postcards which had pictures on them50 . By law, people had to write their note on the front—on the picture! The back was51 for the address. Several years later, England allowed a divided-back (背面隔开的) postcard. Then people could write their52 on the back left side. And they put the address53 . During the early 1900s, the golden age of postcards, people around the world were more and more54 picture postcards. In 1908, Americans alone mailed over 677 million postcards.
Today, postcards are the55 most popular collection in the world after stamps and coins. You can always see or get a lot of newly-designed postcards, especially on New Year's Day.
A.How B.When C.Why D.Where
A.liked B.hated D.lost
A.advice B.picture C.idea D.card
A.above B.with C.under D.for
A.happened B.changed C.ended D.appeared
A.even B.only C.still D.ever
A.note B.word C.address D.letter
A.on the front B.on the back C.on the left D.on the right
A.surprised at B.interested in C.expected by
A.first B.second C.third D.fourth
Who taught you to walk when you were little? Who worries the most when you are 56? Who makes you dinner? It’s your 57. No matter what happens, she’ll58the love for you.
Do you know how did 59Day come into being(产生) ? It began in the US in 1907 whenan 60girl named Anna Jarvis started a campaign to honor(给......以荣誉) mothers. Shebelieved that mothers could 61people to get over the 62of the War and to strengthen (加长) the relationship inside families.
On Mother’s day, children usually help their mothers do 63. In western countries, bringing mothers 64in bed is common. A mother will get up late while her children make her favorite breakfast. Children also make their own Mother’s Day card 65a thank-you note. Or they buy gifts and flowers for their mothers. A. lazy B. ill C. sleepy
A. father B. mother C. sister
A. continue B. stop C. start
A. Children’s B. Women’s C. Mother’s
A. Asian B. Australian C. American
A. help B. ask C. order
A. worry B. pain C. memory
A. homework B. housework C. hair
A. flowers B. clothes C. breakfast
A. with B. for C. from
Be sure to come to the City Gallery! Amy Kim is one of the best-known Chinese 51in the world today, and some of her most famous 52are on display in this exhibition. She has something for 53. There are many great photos of people 54. Because people at work are the most 55. There are also photos of the countryside and city views. This is a great show from a world-class photographer. Whatever you do, don’t miss this exhibition.A. writers B. painters C. photographers
A. photos B. books C. paintings
A. no one B. someone C. everyone
A. working B. exercising C. relaxing
A. common B. beautiful C. boring
Once, the famous scientist Einstein travelled to many places in America to give lectures. He travelled in a __26__, and soon made friends with his driver.
Each time Einstein gave the lecture, his driver __27__ sat in the front row and listened to him very carefully. The __28__ lecture was given so many times that the driver learned it well enough to give it himself.
One day, when Einstein was __29__ about it, he asked the driver to give the lecture for him in a small town.
That evening, both Einstein and the driver went into the lecture room. __30__ there had seen Einstein before. When the driver took his place, everybody applauded (鼓掌). Then he began the lecture. __31__ it was over, the people warmly applauded. The driver turned to look at Einstein. Einstein nodded with a smile on his face.
When they began to leave the lecture room, a man __32 __ them and asked the driver a very
__33__ question. The c river listened carefully, then he __34__ and said the question was interesting but really quite easy. To show how easy it is. I'll ask my __35__ to answer it," said the driver.
A.bus B.train C.plane D.car
A.always B.never C.sometimes D.hardly
A.Somebody B.Everybody C.Nobody D.Anybody
A.If B.Although C.However D.When
A.carried B.believed C.stopped D.pleased
A.difficult B.easy C.relaxing D.perfect
A.smiled B.cried C.refused D.jumped
A.student B.driver C.teacher D.uncle
Mr. White was holding a party at home to celebrate his sixtieth birthday. To make him happy, one of his women friends __21__ to sing a song for him. Now she was singing. One guest turned to a __22__ by his side and criticized the singer.
“What a __23__ voice!" he said. "Do you know __24__ she is?"
“Yes," was the answer, " She is my wife. "
“Oh, I beg your pardon,” the man said. "Of course her voice isn't bad, __25__ the song is very bad. I wondered who wrote that awful song?”
“I did," was the answer.
A.dreamed B.decided C.forgot D.remembered
A.woman B.girl C.man D.boy
A.terrible B.beautiful C.exciting D.sweet
A.what B.who C.where D.which
A.and B.or C.so D.but