Some British people like to invite friends for a meal at home. You should not be sad if your English friends don’t invite you home. It doesn’t mean they don’t like you!
Dinner parties usually start between 7 and 8 p. m. and end at about 11 p. m. Ask your hosts（主人）what time you should arrive. It’s polite to bring some flowers, chocolate or a bottle of wine as a gift.
Usually dinners start with drinks. Do you want to be polite? Say how much you like the room or the pictures on the wall. But remember—it’s not polite to ask how much things cost.
In many families, the husband sits at one end of the table and the wife sits at the other end. They eat with their guests.
You’ll probably start the meal with soup or something small, and then you’ll have meat or fish with vegetables. Finally, you’ll have dessert. It’s polite to finish everything on your plate and take more if you want.
Do you enjoy the evening? Call your hosts, or write them a short thank-you letter after that. British people like to say “thank you” all the time.
1. If your English friend doesn’t invite you to have dinner at home, it doesn’t mean he or she ________.| A．doesn’t like you | B．likes you | C．can’t afford to do so | D．is too busy |
| A．to ask about the price of a certain thing | B．to say “thank you” to hosts |
| C．to take gifts with you when you are invited to have dinner | D．to eat up everything on your plate |
| A．soup | B．coffee | C．meat or fish | D．dessert |
| A．ask what time you should arrive | B．take your wife with you |
| C．drink as much as possible | D．eat as many snacks as you can |
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【推荐1】Breakfast dishes in China are widely different in different areas. Here we introduce some traditional, popular and famous Chinese breakfast foods. These dishes are easily found in streets every morning.
| Soybean Milk and Deep-Fried Dough Sticks (油条） Taste:salty or sweet Price:4 yuan This breakfast set usually appears together. The two parts are the most common breakfast mixtures. Some locals also like to have deep-fried dough sticks with rice porridge (粥). You can eat one as it is or put it in some soybean milk, which has a better taste. |
| Steamed Buns (馒头）Filled with Meat, Soup, or Nothing Taste:salty or sweet Price:2 yuan each; steamed buns filled with soup are more expensive at 18 yuan for 8 buns There is an almost endless variety of tastes, both salty and sweet. They are also very easy for a take-out. |
| Wheat Noodles Taste:salty Price:5-10 yuan In northern China, where wheat (小麦) is more commonly eaten, a bowl of hot wheat noodles is a popular breakfast dish. In Wuhan, hot-and-dry noodles are eaten at breakfast by almost everyone. The people in Lanzhou also enjoyed noodles. |
| Rice Noodles Taste:salty Price:5-10 yuan Rice noodles are more commonly eaten in the south, especially in Guangxi and Yunnan Provinces. In Guilin, Guilin rice noodles are a very famous and popular cheap meal. Local people eat the dish not just for breakfast, but also for lunch or dinner. |
1. What can we learn about from soybean milk and deep-fried dough sticks?
| A．Soybean milk and deep-fried dough sticks are salty. | B．This breakfast set is the most common breakfast mixtures. |
| C．Soybean milk and deep-fried dough sticks are the cheapest. | D．Deep-fried dough sticks with rice porridge aren't traditional Chinese breakfast. |
| A．2 yuan. | B．4 yuan. | C．8 yuan. | D．18 yuan. |
| A．Yunnan. | B．Jiangxi. | C．Guangxi. | D．Gansu. |
| A．Rice noodles. | B．Wheat noodles. |
| C．Steamed buns filled with meat. | D．Soybean milk and deep-fried dough sticks. |
| A．Health and lifestyles. | B．Sports and science. | C．Food and diets. | D．Art and culture. |
【推荐2】Some British and American people like to invite friends for a meal at home. You should not be upset if your English friends don’t invite you home. It doesn’t mean they don’t like you.
Dinner parties usually start between 7 and 8 p.m., and end at about 11 p.m. Ask your hosts what time you should arrive. It’s polite to bring flowers, chocolates or a bottle of wine as gifts.
Usually the evening starts with drinks and snacks. If you want to be very polite, say how much you like the room, or the pictures on the wall. But remember—it’s not polite to ask how much things cost.
In many families, the husband sits at one end of the table and the wife sits at the other end. They eat with their guests.
You’ll probably start the meal with soup or something small, and then you have meat or fish with vegetables, and then dessert, followed by coffee. It’s polite to finish everything on your plate and have more if you want.
Did you enjoy the evening? Call your host and hostess the next day, or write them a short “thank you” letter. British and American people like to say “thank you, thank you, thank you” all the time.
1. You’re not invited to the evening by a friend, which ________.| A．means you are not welcome for some bad manners |
| B．means he or she doesn’t like you for some unknown reasons |
| C．means you should pay more visits to them and bring more gifts |
| D．doesn’t mean he or she doesn’t like you |
| A．you must bring a present with you |
| B．you must arrive before 8 p.m. |
| C．you should ask your host when you should arrive |
| D．you should ask how much things cost |
| A．say you like the host’s house very much |
| B．ask the host the price of the things in the house |
| C．have drinks and some snacks before the meal |
| D．sit beside the host or hostess when having dinner |
| A．Soup. | B．Coffee. | C．Dessert. | D．Vegetables. |
| A．you are healthy | B．you really like the food |
| C．you like cooking | D．you have a good appetite(胃口) |
【推荐3】Today’s society is very busy. Many people don’t have enough time to prepare a meal. Instead, they go to a fast food restaurant to grab a meal.
Before the 1920s, hamburgers were mainly sold from food carts (手推车) in America. Most people thought them to be a kind of low-quality food.
White Castle aimed to change Americans’ view about hamburgers. The first White Castle restaurant had an open kitchen. People could see their meal being prepared there.
Are you hungry now? Why not go to a fast food restaurant and have a hamburger? I love McDonald’s Big Mac so much. I hope all the hamburgers could be as big as Big Macs.
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| A．In 1921, Walter Anderson and Billy Ingram founded the first fast food restaurant. |
| B．The restaurant was a big success. |
| C．The bigger the hamburger is, the better it tastes. |
| D．So who invented the first fast food restaurant? |
| E．In 2014, the White Castle hamburgers were named the most influential burger of all time by Time. |
The United States is known around the world for its fast food, such as hamburgers, sandwiches, pizzas, salad bars, and many kinds of ice cream. People can easily find fast food chains(连锁店),such as McDonalds’ and KFC, in most of the big cities in the world.
These years, many people have taken more and more care of their health while eating. They come to know eating too much meat will make them overweight. Many of them are also worried about food addictives(添加剂). Some of them may be harmful to the body.
1. Many Americans buy _______ to save time.
| A．ready-made food | B．food to cook at home |
| C．inexpensive food | D．foreign food |
| A．November 4th |
| B．Every the 4th Tuesday in November |
| C．the fourth Thursday in November |
| D．Every November the 4th |
| A．take-away | B．home-cooking |
| C．fast | D．Chinese |
| A．thinner | B．fatter | C．worse | D．better |
| A．overweight | B．their health |
| C．food addictives | D．fast food |
【推荐2】English families are usually small. The members of the family are simply—Mum, Dad and the children. They don’t live together with their grandparents or unmarried（未结婚的）aunts or uncles. And all the members in the family are very kind to each other. In the evenings, they often like to drink tea and watch TV.
English people love their homes and families their gardens and pets. They have all kinds of pets, such as dogs, cats and goldfish. They treasure（珍惜）friendship, too. They often invite their friends to dinner, but in a rather formal（正式）way. Yet they don’t like people to drop in without an invitation. If invited to an English home, you get a cup of tea. Remember never refuse（拒绝）to drink tea when asked to.
English women are an important part of the country. Besides doing housework, homemakers take part in social（社交的）activities. As they are much more independent（独立）today, they can marry（嫁给）men they like and take up the jobs on their own wish.
Children are better cared for and far healthier. As soon as they leave school, they start their studies or jobs. They have government’s grants（助学金）which are enough for their keep. But they still stay with their parents a lot. They seem very close to them.
1. In an English family, children usually live together with their _______.| A．parents | B．grandparents | C．unmarried aunts | D．unmarried uncles |
| A．chat with friends online | B．surf the Internet |
| C．visit friends | D．drink tea and watch TV |
| A．Raising pets, such as dogs, cats and goldfish. | B．Hoping that their friends would come to dinner. |
| C．Inviting friends to come to dinner. | D．Taking care of their homes and cooking dinner. |
| A．visit somebody | B．fall down | C．break into a house | D．go away |
| A．Do washing and sewing. | B．Cook meals for husband and children. |
| C．Take part in social activities. | D．Marry men they dislike. |
| A．worse cared for but much healthier than before |
| B．better cared for but less healthy as they were before |
| C．as healthy and well cared for as before |
| D．better cared for and even healthier than before |
【推荐3】British people are good at waiting, especially in a line. In the UK, it’s common to see lines everywhere.
Waiting in line in the UK isn’t simply about showing politeness. British people like everything to be in perfect order, so being rude (粗鲁) like pushing the way ahead of someone in a line is something that most British try to avoid.
Actually, the tradition started during the World War Ⅱ. At that time, people had to wait in line to get things like food in shops. The government was worried that trouble and disorder would occur (发生) . So people were told to wait in line politely and patiently. And that message is still alive today.
There is probably only one thing that will influence British people’s habit-the weather. One minute it can be sunny and the next it can be wet and windy. When the weather is bad, people only hope the bus can arrive very soon, or people in front of them waiting for the food will give up and leave. If someone decides not to follow the rule in bad weather, most Brits will warn him.
Waiting in line can be fun if the weather is good. Although people are waiting, they may be excited about the thing they’re waiting for, for example, a pop concert. The excitement can make waiting for something a very enjoyable experience.
1. British people have the habit of ________ according to Paragraph 2.| A．showing rudeness to people around them | B．pushing the way ahead of someone in a line |
| C．making everything in a mess | D．putting everything in great order |
| A．Excited. | B．Surprised. | C．Peaceful. | D．Angry. |
| A．People. | B．Culture. | C．Business. | D．Technology. |
【推荐1】The Blacksmith (铁匠)
I am a blacksmith. I am important because I make everything that is needed such as shoes for horses and other animals. I can also be considered a dentist, because I pull the tooth out if someone’s tooth hurts.
The miller (磨坊主)
My neighbour is a miller. The mill that he owns and runs is extremely important. The mill is part of the reason why we live here. The miller grinds (磨) grain for farmers. Instead of getting money from the farmers, the miller takes a percentage of the grain for a payment.
The cobbler (补鞋匠)
The cobbler makes my shoes. He is a very busy man because we walk a lot. The cobbler fixes old shoes and makes new ones. It’s very expensive to get a new pair of shoes, so I make sure my shoes are well-worn before getting a new pair or getting them fixed! The shoes aren’t very beautiful. In fact, the cobbler uses the same pattern (模式) for every shoe, and it makes no difference whether it’s left or right! Each shoe is exactly the same.
The Town Crier (公告传报员)
The town crier is how we get our news in the town. He travels from town to town ringing a bell to get everyone’s attention. When he tells the news, he doesn’t give much detail, just words like: “War began today.”
1. What can the writer do?| A．He can make shoes for animals and pull the tooth out. | B．He can grow crops. |
| C．He can make shoes for people. | D．He can grind grain for farmers. |
| A．gets money | B．takes a few books |
| C．takes a percentage of the grain | D．takes a percentage of the flour |
| A．very beautiful | B．the same | C．very cheap | D．different |
| A．news | B．money | C．attention | D．books |
| A．tell us how to save money | B．explain why he is a blacksmith |
| C．introduce some people to us | D．tell us a funny story |
【推荐2】Here are some students’ New Year’s resolutions.
| Eliza | I’m going to do my best at school. I’m going to finish my homework on time. If I need some help with a subject, I’m going to ask my teacher for help. |
| Larry | I’m going to eat fruit and vegetables every day. I’m going to drink more water and milk. I’m also going to brush my teeth after meals every day and wash my hands before having meals. |
| Kelly | I’m going to meet more people and make more friends this year. I’m also going to be nice to other kids in my class. I’m going to be friendly to kids who need friends—like those who are shy or new. |
| Robert | I’ll never give out personal information such as my name, home address, school name and telephone number on the Internet. Also, I’ll never send a picture of myself to someone or talk with someone online without my parents’ permission (允许). |
1. Who makes a New Year’s resolution about eating habit?
| A．Eliza. | B．Larry. | C．Kelly. | D．Robert. |
| A．Finish homework on time. | B．Drink more water and milk. |
| C．Be nice to other kids. | D．Talk with someone online. |
| A．Eliza made resolutions about health. | B．Larry isn’t healthy. |
| C．Kelly made resolutions about studying. | D．Robert made resolutions about the Internet. |
【推荐3】On August 4th, two men and two women were hit by lightning while visiting Washington’s Lafayette Square, just north of White House. All four people were taken to hospital quickly. Three of them later died.
Take lightning storms seriously. If you’re outdoors, it is important to know how to keep away from lightning.
When thunder roars, go indoors. Quickly go into a room such as a shopping center, home, or office.
Are you in an open area? Make sure that you’re not at the highest point. especially when you’re in an open area. Look for buildings not in high places, at the same time, be careful not to get caught in water.
Are you in a car? If you’re in your car during a lightning storm, close your windows and keep an eye out. Stop the car when you can’t see the road.
Are you around water? Keep away from water and don’t swim or row a boat if a storm is nearby. If you’re on the water, leave it quickly.
________ Don’t take shelter (庇护处) under a tree that is the only one or the tallest nearby.
Keep away from flash floods (骤发洪水).
Lightning storms can be followed by heavy rain that could lead to flash floods. Be careful when you’re looking for a shelter in a low place.
Don’t touch metal items and other special things. These things, such as bikes, power lines. and golf clubs, can conduct electricity (导电).
1. The writer starts the passage by ______.| A．giving a reason | B．giving an opinion | C．giving a number | D．giving an example |
| A．Stay away from buildings. | B．Stay away from shelters. |
| C．Do you feel good? | D．Are you in a forest? |
| A．Two men were hit by lightning while visiting Washington’s Lafayette Square. |
| B．You should go to lower places when you’re in an open area during a lightning storm. |
| C．You can open the windows with eyes closed if you’re in a car during a lightning storm. |
| D．The metal things such as bikes, power lines, and golf clubs are safe in a lightning storm. |
| A．Problems of lightning | B．News about lightning |
| C．How to stay safe in a lightning storm | D．How a lightning storm forms |
Culture Insider: Traditions during leap month
According to the traditional Chinese calendar, Spring Festival is the first day of the new year, for every 19 years there are seven leap months...This year, there are two lunar Februarys（闰二月）.
We admire the moon and share mooncakes with our family on Mid-autumn Festival, we have zongzi on Dragon Boat Festival...We also have some traditions during the leap month in China.
*Send special-made food to parents
In some parts of Central China’s Henan Province, daughters will prepare wild goose shaped pastries （老雁馍） for their parents before the leap month, wishing for happiness and good luck. In some parts of East China’s Shandong Province, the married daughters will send dough-made fish and toad （用面做的鱼和蟾蜍） to their parents.
*Buy shoes for parents
In some places, people have the tradition of buying shoes for their parents to thank their parents for bringing them up, and wish them safe and healthy.
*Drink tea
Women living near Wuyi Mountain in East China’s Fujian Province have the tradition of drinking tea during the leap month. Women in the village take turns holding the tea party, and they drink tea while talking to one another.
*Give mother pig feet and thin noodles
In Taiwan, the married daughter buys pig feet and thin noodles for her mother.
*Eat dinner together
Just like at other festivals, a get-together dinner is important among the traditions of the leap month. When the leap month comes, parents will invite the married daughter to return home and have dinner together, wishing for happiness and good luck.
—htp: //en.chinaculture.org
1. What can we learn about “leap month” according to the passage?| A．It’s a food festival. |
| B．It happens every year. |
| C．All the countries around the world have leap month. |
| D．Every 19 years there are seven leap months in China. |
| A．Daughters in Henan. | B．Married daughters in Shandong. |
| C．Women in Henan. | D．Women in Shandong. |
| A．Because their parents’ shoes are old. |
| B．Because it’s cheaper to buy shoes then. |
| C．Because their parents live in Fujian. |
| D．Because they want to thank their parents. |
| A．They talk to one another while having a tea party. |
| B．They prepare wild goose-shaped pastries for their parents. |
| C．The married daughter buys pig feet and thin noodles for her mother. |
| D．Parents invite the married daughter to return home and have dinner together. |
| A．There are two lunar Februarys in China in 2023. |
| B．Spring Festival is on January 1st every year. |
| C．We can find this passage on htp: //en.chinaculture.cn. |
| D．Usually we Chinese have family get-together dinners every day. |
【推荐2】Every summer, students everywhere look forward to graduation. They all feel happy and proud. In each country, however, the traditions that they follow are different.
In the US, graduates (毕业生) wear traditional caps and clothes. In China, some wear wedding (婚礼) dresses. It makes the day special, but it also lets graduates know that their youth is going away.
In Sweden, graduates put on sailor caps and make their trucks beautiful. Then they drive around and have big parties all day long.
In Argentina, students wear old clothes to their final exams. People wait for them with tomatoes, eggs, and flour. After the students finish their exams, people throw the food at them. It’s to wish them success after graduation.
Graduation in Thailand is much more serious. Graduates must wear special clothes, and they must have simple hairstyles (发型). That’s because a member of the rich family gives them their diplomas (毕业文凭).
In Finland, some graduates get swords with their diplomas. The swords help them keep the truth that they learned in school.
1. What can we know from the passage?| A．Graduates must wear special clothes in Thailand. |
| B．Graduates sometimes wear wedding dresses in the US. |
| C．Graduates often get swords with their diplomas in China. |
| A．America. | B．Thailand. | C．Sweden. |
| A．People will throw tomatoes, eggs and flour at them. |
| B．They won’t succeed if they don’t wear old clothes. |
| C．They are too poor to buy new clothes. |
| A．Different clothes for graduates |
| B．Graduation traditions in the world |
| C．Why graduates wear traditional caps and clothes |
Grain (谷物) Rain falls between the end of spring and the beginning of summer, and the temperature rises much higher than it does in March. With dry soil and heavy winds, sandstorms may happen more often. | There is an old custom in southern China that people drink tea on the day of Grain Rain. Spring tea during Grain Rain is good for the eyes. It is also said that drinking tea on this day would prevent bad luck. |
People in northern China have the tradition to eat the vegetable toona sinensis during Grain Rain. An old Chinese saying goes “toona sinensis before the rain is as tender as silk”. The vegetable is good for the stomach. | The Grain Rain Festival is celebrated by fishing villages in northern China. Grain Rain marks the start of the fishermen’s first voyage of the year. The custom dates back to more than 2, 000 years ago. |
1. What season starts when Grain Rain ends?
| A．Spring. | B．Summer. | C．Fall. | D．Winter. |
| A．They prevent dry soil. | B．They often eat toona sinensis. | C．They often drink tea. | D．They often start the first voyage. |
| A．can bring good luck | B．can be used to make medicine | C．grows at the seaside | D．is both delicious and healthy |
