【推荐2】There are many interesting things around the world. Here is something fun to visit.

	The Piano House This House in Huainan City of An Hui Province looks like a large piano, with a glass violin in the middle. Some university students in Hefei built it and hoped to bring the city plenty of tourists. It works! Now it has become one of the favorites of tourists in China. If you are a music lover, don’t miss it.
	Singing Roads In Japan, some roads can play music as cars travel over them. Grooves are carefully cut into the road. The spaces between the grooves make different music as cars touch therm. The closer the grooves are, the louder the music will be. Drivers can hear the beautiful songs best when driving at 50 kilometers an hour. And all say they can make them keep wide-awake when they feel tired.
	Mr. Toilet House This large building in South Korea was built by Mr. Toilet in 2007. His real name is Sim. Sim built it to tell people how important toilets are to the health of a society. There is a Children Museum inside. And now it is a popular place for school learning trips and students love it. Opening time: Tuesday-Sunday, March-October 10:00-18:00; November-February 10:00-17:00. Closed on Mondays.

1. Chinese tourists like ________ best.

A．The Piano House	B．Singing Roads
C．Mr. Toilet House	D．Children Museum

2. According to the passage, the singing roads can play music because ________.

A．those roads in Japan are very wide

B．Japanese cars are running very fast

C．there are some pianos on these roads

D．cars touch the spaces between the grooves

3. The underlined word “they” refers to ________.

A．spaces

B．songs

C．drivers

D．tourists

4. In December, Peter’s family can visit Mr. Toilet House at ________.

A．11:00 a. m. Monday	B．9:00 a. m. Tuesday
C．3:30 p. m. Friday	D．5:30 p. m. Sunday

5. About Mr. Toilet House, the passage tells us the followings EXCEPT ________.

A．who Mr. Toilet is	B．when Sim built it
C．why students like it	D．how Sim built it

【推荐3】Last week, we had a good time in Hong Kong Disneyland. The following is some information for sightseeing. I think it will be helpful for you if you plan to visit there.

Attractions	Hong Kong Disneyland, the fifth Disney theme park in the world, and the second Disney theme park in Asia, opened its door to the public on September 12, 2005. It’s the first Disneyland in China as well as the cheapest one in the world. It includes 7 lands — Adventure land, Grizzly Gulch, Mystic Point, Main Street U.S.A., Toy Story Land, Fantasyland and Tomorrow land.
Opening hours	10:30 a.m.—7:30 p.m. (Saturdays to 8:30 p.m.)
Admission fee	On weekdays: $295 (Ages 12—64); $210 (Ages 3—11); $170 (Ages 65 or above) On weekends: $350 (Ages 12—64); $250 (Ages 3—11); $200 (Ages 65 or above) Children under 3: free
How to book tickets	Phone: 8521-830-830 Website: www.hongkongdisneyland.com
How to get there	By car, by bus, by taxi, by MTR, by ferry, etc.

1. How long does the opening hour last on Saturdays?

A．7 hours.

B．8 hours.

C．9 hours.

D．10 hours.

2. Peter (38 years old) will visit Hong Kong Disneyland with his 2-year-old daughter and 11-year-old son next Saturday. How much will he spend on the tickets?

A．$550.

B．$600.

C．$650.

D．$700.

3. What does the passage mainly tell us?

A．A trip to Hong Kong Disneyland.

B．How to travel in Hong Kong Disneyland.

C．Some information about Hong Kong Disneyland.

D．How to find information about Hong Kong Disneyland.

【推荐1】Xiao Qing is a schoolboy. His brother works in a hospital of Beijing. This summer his brother lets him come to Beijing. Xiao Qing is very happy. He comes to the hospital for the first time.

One evening, Xiao Qing’s brother gives him a ticket(票) for a football match. It begins in the Capital Stadium(首都体育馆) at eight o’clock in the evening. Qing likes to watch football matches very much, but he doesn’t know the way to the Capital Stadium. He asks a young man at the bus stop, “How much is the ticket to the Capital Stadium?” “Three yuan,” answers the young man.

Xiao Qing finds only two yuan in his pocket. He has to run to the next stop. When the bus comes to the stop, he sees the young man again. He asks the young man, “Now how much is the ticket?”

“Four yuan,” the young man says with a smile. “ You run in a contrary direction.”(相反的方向)

1. Xiao Qing is a _____________ and his brother is a ________________.

A．doctor; student

B．student; doctor

C．student , worker

D．worker; student

2. Xiao Qing wants to watch the football match ________________.

A．in the Capital Stadium

B．at home

C．in the playground

D．on TV

3. Does Xiao Qing know the way to the Capital Stadium?

A．I think so.

B．I don’t know.

C．No, he doesn’t.

D．Yes, he does.

【推荐2】阅读下列语言材料，从A~F选项中找出与它们相对应的标题。其中有一项为多余选项。
    1     Hello! My name is Sam. I am from Canada. I like painting. My parents teach me Chinese. So I can speak a little Chinese. I want a Chinese pen pal.
    2    Look, Tom is eating a delicious ice-cream. Daming is lying in the sun. Wang Hui is taking photos. We are enjoying the school trip.
    3    Do you like animals? I like them and I like pandas best. They are black and white. They eat bamboos and they sleep for about 12 hours a day. I think they are very lovely.
    4     Go along the street. Turn left and walk along Green Street. Go past the bank. Turn right after the bank, then you will see the cinema. The post office is opposite the cinema and the supermarket.
    5    Liu Fang is a nice girl. As a monitor, she gets on well with everyone in our class. She works hard and does well at school. At home, she always helps her mother do housework.

A. The way to the post office. B. I want a pen pal. C. Our class monitor. D. My favorite animal. E. My holiday plan. F. We’re on a school trip.

【推荐3】Mary is a French girl. She is now in Beijing with her parents. Mary doesn’t know much Chinese, but she is studying it. She often speaks Chinese with her Chinese friends. Sometimes they can’t understand her, because she can’t speak Chinese very well.

It’s Saturday morning. She goes out. She is walking in the street. She wants to go to the zoo to see the elephants and monkeys, but she doesn’t know how to get there.

She asks a Chinese boy the way. The boy can’t understand her. Then she takes out a pen and a piece of paper. She draws an elephant on it, and shows the picture to the boy. The boy understands, and shows her the way to the zoo.

1. Mary is from__________ .

A．China

B．England

C．Japan

D．France

2. Mary is in__________ with her parents now.

A．England

B．China

C．New York

D．London

3. Mary doesn’t know how to get to__________ .

A．the zoo

B．the park

C．her home

D．her school

4. Mary can’t speak__________ very well.

A．English

B．England

C．China

D．Chinese

5. At last the boy__________ .

A．can understand Mary’s Chinese

B．takes her to the zoo

C．shows her the way to the zoo

D．draws a picture for Mary, too

【推荐1】We are always using body language in our daily lives. When we have a conversation with someone, we may use more body language than words. However, the same body language may mean different things in different countries. That’s why people sometimes cannot understand each other.

Pointing to (指) one part of the body can have different meanings in different cultures. For example, in the USA people point to their heads when they think someone is clever. However, in Europe it means “He or she is stupid or something is wrong with his or her head.” In our Chinese culture, nodding our heads up and down means “yes” and shaking our heads from side to side means “no”. However, in some parts of India, Greece and Turkey, they mean just the opposite.

In England or the USA, when you raise your hand and make a circle with the thumb（拇指） and the second finger, it means “Everything is all right”. However, if we do this in France or Belgium, it means “You are worth zero”. In Greece or Turkey, we should not make this gesture. Or we are thought to be very rude（粗鲁的）.

The meaning of gestures can also change over time. In the 1960s, the “V” sign meant “peace”. However, during World War II, it meant “victory”. In Greece, it is an insulting sign. It will be very rude of you to make this gesture in front of a woman.

Though the meaning of body language is different, there are some expressions having the same meaning throughout the world, such as smiling and crying.

1. What can we know from the first paragraph?

A．In different countries the same body language may have different meanings.

B．In different countries people use the same body language.

C．In different countries people speak different languages.

D．In different countries people can understand each other very well.

2. What do people in Europe show by pointing to their heads?

A．Somebody is smart.	B．Somebody is hard to get along with.
C．Somebody is foolish.	D．Somebody is not healthy.

3. What will Americans do when they try to say “Everything goes well”?

A．Point to their heads.

B．Raise their hands and make a circle.

C．Nod their heads up and down.

D．Shake their heads from side to side.

4. Which of the following is NOT true?

A．Body language plays an important role in our life.

B．The meaning of the “V” sign doesn’t change over time.

C．In some parts of Greece, shaking one’s head from side to side means “Yes”.

D．Pointing to one’s head has different meanings in the USA and Europe.

5. What is the passage mainly about?

A．Successful communication.

B．Some customs（习俗）in Western countries.

C．Body language in English-speaking countries.

D．Body language in different cultures.

【推荐2】Why Should We Learn Body Language

In English classes, we spend a large amount of time studying grammar and learning new words. We work hard to improve our reading and listening skills. Few of us, however, pay enough attention to body language. So body language is not important, is it?

The answer is, “Yes!” As the old saying goes, “Actions speak louder than words.” Sometimes, we can communicate things even without a single word. For example, shrug our shoulders (耸肩), and, without a word, we’ve just said, “I don’t know.”

Body language can help us stress what we are saying. It can help us express our true, inner feelings. Moreover, body language can help us find out if someone is lying. Often, people who are lying do not make eye contact (接触). They may turn away or raise their shoulders because they are uncomfortable with the conversation.

In job interviews, the interviewers can sometimes judge the interviewee before he or she speaks. Body language is important in our personal lives, too. It can show if you really care about your friends. Leaning forward into the conversation, for example, means you are interested in what is being said. Listening without making eye contact means you are not paying attention but are waiting for your turn to speak.

Scientists have been studying body language for a long time. They say more than 70 percent of our messages are delivered (递送)through body language. Sometimes, body language is more accurate (精准的) than the words we use.

So it is very important for us to learn body language. By understanding body language, we are less likely to be misunderstood. We will find it easier to get a job. We will also have lasting friendships.

1. According to the first paragraph, in English classes, people do all of the following EXCEPT ________.

A．studying grammar	B．learning new words
C．improving listening skills	D．practicing using body language

2. According to the passage, in which of the following pictures is the woman saying, “I don’t know.”?

A．

B．

C．

D．

3. According to the passage, people who are lying may ________.

A．learn forward	B．make eye contact
C．raise their shoulders	D． shrug their shoulders

4. According to the author, body language can help us ________.
① get a job             ② lie without anyone knowing
③ prevent misunderstandings       ④ improve our English reading skills

A．①③

B．②④

C．①④

D．②③

5. By writing this passage, the writer mainly wanted to ________.

A．teach readers to understand body language

B．tell readers it is important to learn body language

C．show readers how to find out if someone is lying

D．help readers improve their English reading and listening skills

【推荐3】When we don't understand each other's language, we can talk with the help of signs.

A Frenchman was once travelling in England. He could not speak English at all. One day he went into a restaurant and sat down at a table. When the waiter came, he opened his mouth, put his fingers into it and took them out again. The waiter soon brought him a cup of tea. The man moved his head from side to side. The waiter took the tea away and in a moment he brought him a cup of coffee. The man again moved his head from side to side. Then the waiter brought him a lot of drinks, but the man moved his head from side to side. Of course, drinks are not food.

When the man was going away, another man came in. This man saw the waiter, and he put his hands on his stomach. That was enough. In a few minutes, there was a large plate of meat and vegetables on the table in front of him. How clever he was!

1. According to the passage, what should we do when we don't understand each other's language?

A．We should draw a picture.	B．We should speak English.
C．We should talk with the help of signs.	D．We should write it down.

2. The Frenchman wanted the waiter to ______.

A．translate the words	B．tell him what he said
C．bring him a cup of coffee	D．bring him some food

3. The waiter brought the Frenchman ________.

A．a cup of tea, a cup of coffee and a lot of other drinks

B．a large plate of meat and vegetables

C．a cup of water and a cup of coffee

D．a piece of paper and a pen for him to write down the words

4. Another man saw the waiter, and put his hands on his stomach. He meant ________.

A．he was hungry	B．he was very thirsty
C．he had a stomachache(胃疼)	D．he had enough food

5. What's the best title of the story?

A．The Waiter	B．A Frenchman
C．The Language in the Restaurant	D．The Language of Signs

【推荐1】Weather talk wins for people in US My Chinese friend is going to the US and he is nervous about what to talk about. "Talk about the weather," is my advice.

"How are you?" is often followed by comments(评论) about the weather. "Nice day today."

"Cold/hot enough for you?" "Will it ever stop raining?" "Some winter we're having." "Can't remember a winter/summer so cold/hot." "Whew, it's hot out there."

These statements are often followed by a long conversation entirely about weather conditions. Past, present and the future.

Our fascination with weather might seem silly, but the real purpose behind those endless discussions is small talk. Weather's a safe topic of conversation. As a group, we Americans seem to enjoy chatting with those around us. Whenever we stand in line at the grocery store, we like to take part in this kind of conversation with other people standing in line with us. If I were seated next to another American on any form of public transport, I'd expect both of us to make a harmless comment about the weather as a way of greeting each other. At parties, the weather is a common topic, especially with those you are meeting for the first time.

In contrast (相反),we are taught to avoid certain topics like religion (宗教)and politics. Weather is everywhere, it affects everybody and it's a fairly objective, neutral (中性的)topic； You don't have to have an opinion about it, just make a state of a fact. What is truly interesting is the fact that we can go on and on about it.

My Chinese friend has a hard time understanding why we put so much effort into this topic-and why I warn him about bringing up much more "interesting" subjects like salaries(薪资) or how much something costs.

Sometimes it is tricky (棘手的) to make one's on winding cultural roads, especially those that are never taught in books.

1. What does the underlined word "fascination" in Paragraph 4mean?

A．Advice	B．Prediction
C．Strong interest.	D．Wild imagination.

2. In the author's opinion, weather is a common conversation topic in America because ______.

A．Americans don't like to talk about other topics except weather

B．Weather affects everyday choices like clothes and changes a lot

C．Weather is quite an objective topic and doesn't cause bad feelings

D．Americans use it as a greeting when they can’t bring up much more interesting subjects

3. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Weather is a good topic of conversation all over the world.

B．Cultures that are not taught in books should be written about more.

C．Topics for conversation should be well considered in the United States

D．The more topics you are interested in, the better you can be at small talk.

【推荐2】There are many unusual customs around the world. If you travel there, it’s important for you to know about them.

Greece

If children are changing their teeth, instead of saving their teeth and placing them under a pillow (枕头) for the tooth fairy (仙子) to collect, Greek children’s teeth are thrown to the roof of their homes. This unusual tradition is thought to bring good luck for the family, as well as a healthy tooth for the child!

China

When dining with locals and traveling in cities, it’s important to give out gifts as a way of saying thank you. But remember to avoid giving them the following gifts: clocks, handkerchiefs (手帕) , shoes and anything white or black. It may seem like a good way of saying thank you for their lovely treat, but they are each strongly connected with death and funerals. A proper gift to pass on to show your thanks is delicious sweets or fresh tea.

Thailand

This is probably one of the most unusual customs to look out for, but it’s also a lot of fun—especially for your kids! Every November, in the town of Lop Buri, the locals lay out fresh fruit, cakes and candies on top of tables that line the streets. But these mouth—watering treats aren’t for the people, they’re for the native Macaque monkeys to enjoy. This strange but wonderful celebration is called the Monkey Buffet Festival, and is a must—see on a trip to Thailand.

1. How do children often deal with their changed teeth in Greece?

A．They are placed under the pillows.

B．They are saved by a fairy.

C．They are thrown to the roof of their homes.

D．They are given to a fairy directly.

2. If you are going to give a gift to your Chinese friend, which one of the following CANNOT you choose?

A．Red flowers.

B．Chocolate.

C．Green tea.

D．A white cup.

3. What does the underlined word “they” refer to?

A．The locals who treat you well.

B．The persons who are traveling.

C．The gifts that shouldn’t be given to friends.

D．The unusual customs in China.

4. What can we see in Thailand every November?

A．People treat monkeys with delicious food.

B．Monkeys help people make delicious food

C．People and monkeys enjoy delicious food together.

D．Monkeys help people treat visitors.

5. Where can we find the passage?

A．In a science book.	B．In a culture magazine.
C．In a collection of novels.	D．On a movie poster.

【推荐3】Most English people have three names: a first name, a middle name and a family name. For example, my full name is Brain Alan Green. Green is my family name. Brain and Alan are my given names. People often don’t use their middle names. So we can say Mr. Brain Green and Mr. Green. But we can’t say Mr. Brain. It’s different from Chinese names. In China, family name comes first and the given name comes last.

1. In China, the ________ comes first.

A．given name

B．family name

C．middle name

D．full name

2. In English-speaking countries (讲英语国家) the first name is the ________.

A．given name

B．family name

C．middle name

D．full name

3. In English-speaking countries, the last name is the ________.

A．given name

B．family name

C．middle name

D．full name

4. The man’s name is John Alan King. You can call him ________.

A．Mr. John

B．Mr. Alan

C．Mr. King

D．King Alan

5. The teacher’s name is Mary Joan Read. You can say ________.

A．Miss Mary

B．Miss Read

C．Miss Joan

D．Mr. Read