Americans use many expressions with the word dog. People in the United States love their dogs and treat them well. They take their dogs for walks, let them play outside and give them good food and medical care.
Still, people say every dog has its day. This means that every person enjoys a successful period during his or her life. To be successful, people often have to learn new skills. Yet, some people say that you can never teach an old dog new tricks.
| A．Dogs bark louder in summer than in winter. |
| B．Some people say we live in a dog-eat-dog world. |
| C．Some people are compared to dogs in bad ways. |
| D．Dog expressions are also used to describe the weather. |
| E．Dogs sometimes do a lot of work instead of human beings. |
| F．However,dogs without owners to care for them lead a different kind of life. |
| G．They believe that older people do not like to learn new things and will not change the way they do things. |
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【推荐1】World Expo 2010 Shanghai China is to be staged in Shanghai from May 1 to October 31, 2010. If you plan to visit the Shanghai Expo this summer, China Pavilion is a must-see area for you.
China Pavilion, which is called Oriental Crown (东方之冠), is located at the center of the Expo site. Standing 63 meters tall, the China Pavilion takes the shape of an emperor’s crown, with the upper layers larger than the lower ones. Covering 160,000 square meters in floor space, the pavilion consists of a national hall and a regional hall. Construction on the China Pavilion began on December 18, 2007. The design of the China Pavilion was picked from a total of 344 designs put forward by Chinese from around the world. The pavilion possesses both traditional and modern features, which helps develop the theme of the 2010 Expo“Better City, Better Life”. For example, it is red in appearance, which contains the elements of traditional Chinese culture, and it is green indoors, with the use of energy-saving techniques. The Shanghai World Expo is expected to attract 70 million visitors from across the globe. It is estimated that 400,000 people will visit the Expo and its 140 pavilions every day during the period, but the China Pavilion is only able to receive about one tenth of the total. How to accommodate so many people in the pavilion remains a tough task. Luckily, the China Pavilion is built as a permanent landmark.
During the Expo, the main structure will be used for an exhibition based on the theme of “Chinese wisdom in urban development” by explaining the values of harmony, nature and spirit. The three-story pavilion has three sections. The top floor’s “Footprint of the East” will show some of the changes in Chinese cities. There, you can see a film which shows how Chinese cities have changed, especially in the past 30 years. According to Lu Chuan, director of the film, the scenery is like something from Lord of the Rings. On the second floor, “Journey of Wisdom” will explain China’s four great inventions. And the ground’s “Blossoming City” will display scenes from cities of the future.
1. Which of the following words can be used to describe the China Pavilion?| A．Tiny. | B．Round. |
| C．Exotic (异国情调的). | D．Environmentally-friendly. |
| A．China Pavilion will be pulled down after the World Expo 2010 is over |
| B．China Pavilion will probably continue to be open to visitors after the Expo is over |
| C．you can continue to visit the other pavilions after the Expo is over |
| D．some foreign friends took part in the designs of the China Pavilion |
| A．enjoy a film about the changes of cities in China |
| B．learn what Shanghai looked like in the 1920s |
| C．find out how paper was invented |
| D．see how Chinese cities will look like in the future |
【推荐2】Many visitors to the United States find that the fast pace at which people move is very troubling. One's first impression is likely to be that everyone is in a rush. City people always seem to be hurrying to get where they are going. And they are very impatient if they are delayed even for a brief moment.
At first this may seem unfriendly to you: people will push past you as they walk along the street. You will miss smiles and brief conversations with people when you shop or dine in a restaurant. Do not think it is because Americans are in such a hurry that they are unfriendly. Life is often much slower outside the big cities, which is true in other countries as well.
Americans who live in cities such as New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles, often think that everyone is equally in a hurry to get things done. But when they discover that you are a stranger, most Americans become quite kind and will take great care to help you.
1. In American big cities, people rarely______.| A．smile to each other | B．move at a fast pace |
| C．chat with each other in a shop | D．dine away from home |
| A．Life pace is different inside and outside big cities. |
| B．Life pace is quite slow in other parts of the world. |
| C．Life pace is the same in different parts of the world. |
| D．Life pace is similar in American cities, big or small. |
| A．you are a foreigner | B．you know their way of life |
| C．you are as busy as they are | D．you are a stranger there |
【推荐3】Do Americans have any morals? That's a good question. Many people insist that ideas about right and wrong are merely personal opinions. Some voices, though, are calling Americans back to traditional moral values. William J. Bennett. former U. S. Secretary of Education, edited The Book of Virtues in 1993 to do just that.
One of the most basic moral values for Americans is honesty. The well-known legend about George Washington and the cherry tree teaches this value clearly. In the story, instead of punishment, George received praise for not lying but telling the truth that he cut down his father's favorite cherry tree. Sometimes American honesty—being open and direct—can offend people.
Another virtue Americans respect is perseverance. Remember Aesop's Fables (伊索寓言) about the turtle and the rabbit that had a race?
In no way can this brief description cover all the moral values honored by Americans. Courage, responsibility, loyalty, gratitude and many others could be discussed. In fact, Bennett's bestseller—over 800 pages—highlights just 10 virtues. Even Bennett admits that he has only scratched the surface. But no matter how long or short the list, moral values are invaluable.
| A．But this virtuous attitude is hardly one of them. |
| B．Compassion(同情心) is a desire within us to help others. |
| C．The rabbit thought he could win easily, so he took a nap. |
| D．Compassion may be the queen of American virtues. |
| E．But Americans still believe that "honesty is the best policy”. |
| F．They are the foundation of American culture—and any culture. |
| G．Bennett suggests that great moral stories can build character. |
