We know good manners are important. Today I am going to tell you something about manners in different countries. I think you already know that people in different countries usually have different ways of doing things. Something that is rude in one country may be quite polite in another. For example, in Britain you mustn’t lift your bowl to your mouth when you are having liquid food. That is considered bad manners in Britain. But in Japan you needn’t worry about making a noise when you drink something. It shows that you are enjoying it. In Britain we try not to put our hands on the table at all during a meal. In Mexico, however, guests are expected to keep their hands on the table throughout a meal. In Arabic countries we must be careful with our hands. You see, in Arabic countries you mustn’t cat with your left hand. This is considered to be very impolite. So, what should you do if you visit a foreign country? Well, you needn’t worry. You can ask the native people there to help you and you can just watch carefully and try to do what they do.
1. In Britain we try not to put our hands during a meal ______.| A．in the bowl | B．in your mouth | C．beside the food | D．on the table |
| A．mouth | B．eyes | C．food | D．hands |
| A．In different countries, the manners are the same. |
| B．Different manners in different countries. |
| C．Good manners are not important. |
| D．In Arabic countries we mustn’t be careful with our hands. |
| A．Manners | B．Habits | C．Traffic | D．Lights |
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【推荐1】Some plants get so hungry that they eat flies, spiders, and even small frogs. What’s more amazing is that these plants occur naturally (in special environment) in every state. In fact, they’re found on every continent except Antarctica.
You’ve probably seen a Venus’ flytrap. It’s often sold in museum gift stores, department stores, and even supermarkets. A small plant, it grows 6 to 8 inches tall in a container. At the end of its stalks(茎) are specially modified leaves that act like traps. Inside each trap is a lining of tiny trigger(触发) hairs. When an insect lands on them, the trap suddenly shut. Over the course of a week or so, the plant feeds on its catch.
The Venus’ flytrap is just one of more than 500 species of meat-eating plants, says Barry Meyers-Rice, the editor of the International Carnivorous(食肉的) Plant Society’s Newsletter. Note: Despite any science-fiction stories you might have read, no meat-eating plant does any danger to humans.
Dr. Meyers-Rice says a plant is meat-eating, only if it does all four of the following: “attract, kill, digest, and absorb” some forms of insects, including flies, butterflies, and moths. Meat-eating plants look and act like other green plants ---well, most of the time.
All green plants make sugar through a process called photosynthesis(光合作用). Plants use the sugar to make food. What makes “meat-eating” plants different is their bug-catching leaves. They need insects for one reason: nitrogen(氮). Nitrogen is a nutrient that they can’t obtain any other way. Why almost all green plants on our planet get nitrogen from the soil, “meat-eating” plants can’t. They live in places where nutrients are hard or almost impossible to get from the soil because of its acidity. So they’ve come to rely on getting nitrogen from insects and small animals. In fact, nutrient-rich soil is poisonous to “meat-eating” plants. Never fertilize them! But don’t worry, either, if they never seem to catch any insects. They can survive, but they’ll grow very slowly.
1. According to the passage, carnivorous plants ________.| A．only grow in wild field | B．are rare to see |
| C．are as common as flies | D．cannot grow on Antarctica |
| A．carnivorous plants are dangerous |
| B．carnivorous plants are fictional |
| C．carnivorous plants occasionally eat books |
| D．carnivorous plants are harmless to humans |
| A．Carnivorous plants cannot grow in acid soil. |
| B．Carnivorous plants can grow in nutrient-poor soil. |
| C．Carnivorous plants will die if they cannot catch any insects. |
| D．Carnivorous plants can get nitrogen from nutrient-rich soil. |
【推荐2】A large number of people want to grow their own garden, but they simply do not have the room. Do not worry. There is a solution. Consider container gardening.
The great thing about container gardening is that you can use a variety of different containers. You simply have to use your imagination. You could create a beautiful garden with things such as cement blocks, hanging baskets, clay pots, or window boxes. There are so many options when it comes to container gardening; it is only limited by your imagination.
Of course, you will want to take the following into consideration when you are ready to begin container gardening, in order for it to be successful.
First, you should avoid any containers that have been used to store chemicals, as well as treated wood. This could lead to the sudden death of your flowers and lead to the failure of your container gardening.
With any container that you choose, you need to ensure that it allows the water in it to drain when necessary. So it may be important for you to create holes in the container to help this along. You should also make sure the containers are placed on a raised surface, not upon the floor, to ensure the best possible drainage.
Ensure that the containers you choose are appropriate (合适的) in size for the plants you choose. You need to prevent the roots from overgrowing the container.
If you like fresh veggies, you could consider container gardening with vegetables. This requires a process that differs from that of flower gardening. Talk to an employee at a supply store in your area. They can help you choose the right containers for the vegetables you are wishing to grow.
1. Which of the following may be improper materials for container gardening?| A．Cement blocks. | B．Treated wood. |
| C．Window boxes. | D．Clay pots. |
| A．To pick up. | B．To give up. |
| C．To flow away. | D．To gain popularity. |
| A．It needs special containers. | B．It requires more time. |
| C．It demands more water. | D．It seems much easier. |
| A．People who have a big yard. |
| B．Citizens who enjoy gardening. |
| C．Farmers who are good at gardening. |
| D．Children who like outdoor activities. |
【推荐3】There are patches of green taking root in European cities. It is part of a popular movement that started in Asia to clean the air, cool down temperatures, and improve the quality of life of city residents.
This movement began in India with Indian eco- entrepreneur Shubhendu Sharma who was inspired by the tiny forests in Japan created by Akira Miyawak, a botanist who saw this as a solution to regenerate the land. In 2014, Sharma gave a Ted Talk about how valuable the mini ecosystems he was planting across India are. Sharma planted them anywhere he could, near schools, factories, and houses. These mini ecosystems grow ten times faster than conventional forests and are considerably more biodiverse.
Now, Europeans are following his example and tiny forests are springing up across the continent. But first, Europeans had to adapt his methods to the different soil conditions, species and climate, while taking into account the effects of climate change. “Species growing here are more likely to do well and be able to adapt to climate change,” said Belgian biologist Nicolas. “So, I contacted scholars and tree nurseries to identify suitable native tree species and locally sourced materials to improve the soil.”
The first tiny forest was planted in the UK in 2020 in a programme run by ecologist Victor Beumer for Earth-watch. He said that the organization plans to collect data about biodiversity and carbon sequestration (碳封存) so that the environmental influence of the forests can be tracked in the long term. There are 17 of these forests now and 21 will be planted by 2022. These mini forests are seen as an asset that can help residents weather heat waves, improve water retention, remove carbon from the air, and the best benefit.
While these European forests are still relatively young and the full impact of them on the environment is still unknown, one thing is a given. Bringing more nature into cities will have a positive impact on the life of urban residents. Being in nature is good for your health, and wellbeing.
1. What can we learn about Sharma from the text?| A．He likes giving a talk about tiny forests. |
| B．He started the tiny forest movement in Europe. |
| C．He has planted tiny forests everywhere he liked. |
| D．He is a leading figure of the movement of tiny forests. |
| A．He used native species to grow small forests. |
| B．It’s difficult to carry on the movement in Belgium. |
| C．He chose some natural fertilizers to improve the soil. |
| D．He has improved Sharma’s methods of growing forests. |
| A．They have been taken seriously by the governments. |
| B．They have benefited local residents physically and mentally. |
| C．Their influence on the environment arouses the public’s curiosity. |
| D．The further studies on their connection with nature are to be carried out. |
| A．Europeans Have Struggled to Improve Air Quality |
| B．Tiny Forests Become More Diverse in Europe |
| C．Tiny Forests Are Dotting European Countries |
| D．Europeans Decide to Change Their Environment |
【推荐1】Here’s some information to help you avoid suffering too much Indian culture shock when you arrive.
• Cows in India
Similar to how some people wonder if kangaroos can be found in cities in Australia, they also wonder if cows really roam (漫步) the streets in India. Actually, it’s true about the cows. You’ll find these fearless creatures walking along all over the place, even on the beach.
• Sounds in India
India is not a quiet country. Indians love to use their horns when driving. They’ll honk when turning corners, when overtaking, and when there are vehicles in the way.
• People in India
Indian society is very close-knit, and personal space and privacy are foreign concepts to most people.
• Pricing in India
As a foreigner in India, do be aware that the price you are offered for items will usually be much higher (commonly up to three times more) than the price Indians would pay.
| A．In fact, people will be happy that you’ve taken an interest in them. |
| B．So it is polite to keep a certain space from Indians when talking. |
| C．However, Indians are warm hearted and curious people. |
| D．The constant noise is one of the most tiring things about being in India. |
| E．Actually they are well worth what they ask for. |
| F．Hence, it’s important to negotiate. |
| G．They’re huge, but quite harmless. |
【推荐2】Many international students studying abroad in America have several supposed ideas about American culture. After visiting the country, many international students showed the culture shock they received in America. Here are some culture shocks in America that most of the international students came across.
It's surprising to note that kids, the youth and adults refer to each other with their first names, This is a very uncommon sight. Many international students might find it surprising and take time to adjust to this tradition.
Another culture shock is that, in America, there could be only one or two classes a day. Usually, they’re conducted in the afternoon or in the evening. This means the students get enough time to sleep late, wake up around noon and have time for different chores (琐事). Besides, having convenience in the schedule of classes, students also enjoy long hours of breaks.
Among the many culture shocks in America, multiple languages are quite common there. Many international students would move to America, believing that the only language is English. However, that's not the case. The citizens commonly speak languages such as Spanish, French, German, Chinese and others, So if you're comfortable with any of the above-mentioned languages, you might get surprises.
Many international students are used to using kilograms, metres, litres, degrees centigrade as the units of weight, length, volume, temperature. But they might be perplexed to see a different metric system in America. There, pounds, feet and Fahrenheit are usually used as units for measurements. This system is quite puzzling to comprehend at the beginning for many international students.
Many international students might find various culture shocks in America depending on the background they come from. Thus, they may need a long time to adjust themselves to the unfamiliar environment.
1. What may make international students surprised at school?| A．Adults are often referred to with their titles. |
| B．The number of classes is fewer than expected. |
| C．Kids refer to adults with their family names. |
| D．Students can freely do different chores in class. |
| A．English there is easy to understand. |
| B．All of them can speak English fluently. |
| C．There are several other official languages. |
| D．They may be able to use their native languages there. |
| A．Interested. | B．Frightened. | C．Confused. | D．Excited. |
| A．Multicultural Experiences Are Waiting for You |
| B．International Students Are Welcome to America |
| C．Culture Shocks International Students May Experience in America |
| D．Reasons Why There Are a Large Number of Culture Shocks in America |
【推荐3】Few Americans remain in one position or one place for a lifetime. They move from town to city to suburb, from high school to college in a different state, from a job in one region to a better job elsewhere, from the home where they raise their children to the home where they plan to live in retirement (退休). With each move they are forever making new friends, who become part of their new life at that time.
For many of them summer is a special time for forming new friendships. Today millions of Americans vacation abroad, and they go not only to see new sights but also with the hope of meeting new people. No one really expects a vacation trip to produce a close friend, but the beginning of a friendship is possible.
The word “friend ” can be applied to a wide range of relationships - to someone one has known for a few weeks in a new place, to a fellow worker, to a childhood playmate, to a man or woman, to a trusted confidant (知己).
1. . Many Americans move from place to place for the following reasons except .| A．going to college |
| B．getting a better job |
| C．finding a place to live in retirement |
| D．saving money |
| A．enjoy the sunlight | B．feel strange |
| C．travel to other countries | D．get a new job |
| A．hope to meet new people |
| B．expect to find some close friends |
| C．want to begin lasting friendships with new people |
| D．Both A and B |
| A．a fellow worker | B．a football teammate |
| C．a boy or a girl | D．all of the above |
| A．For many of us summer is a special time for forming new friendships. |
| B．Today millions of Americans vacation abroad. |
| C．No one really expects a vacation trip to produce a close friendship. |
| D．But surely the beginning of friendship is possible. |
