Do you often carry maps when you travel to other countries? Maps can show you the right ways. But if you don’t bring maps with you, what should you do? I’m afraid that you need to ask the way. Here are some tips(建议) for you, because there are different ways to give ways in the world.
In Japan, most streets don’t have their street names. The Japanese use landmarks(路标) to give ways. So when you ask, “Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the nearest post office?” They often say, “Go along the road, turn left on the second street and go past a supermarket. The post office is opposite the hospital.”
In the countryside of the American midwest. The land is very flat(平坦的). So if you have the same question, people will say to you, “Go east 3 kilometers, turn north and then walk another kilometer.” But in Los Angeles and California, people measure distance(测量距离) by time, not meters. So when you ask, “How far is the nearest post office?”, they will tell you, “It’s about 10 minutes’ walk from here”.
People in Greece often use body language to help you. They will use their hands to show the right or left ways, or they will simply say, “follow me.” Because they can’t speak English and the tourists couldn’t understand the language there.
1. If you are in Japan, __________.| A．the street name will help you find the way easily |
| B．the Japanese use landmarks to help you find the ways |
| C．you need to use body language to ask the way |
| D．you can see some street names in Japanese |
| A．Northwest. | B．Southwest. | C．Northeast. | D．Midwest. |
| A．They use the landmarks. | B．They use body language. |
| C．They measure distance by time. | D．They usually say “follow me”. |
| A．指示路牌 | B．当地方言 | C．肢体语言 | D．翻译机器 |
| A．Asking the way | B．Different ways of giving way |
| C．Funny things in the world | D．The important language—English |
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I’m very happy to know that you want to come to my home next Saturday. But I have to take a piano lesson that afternoon. I cannot meet you at the train station. Now let me tell you how to get to my house.
When you come out of the train station, turn right and walk along the street to a clothes store. Then turn left and you are on Xinghua Street. You can see a library on this street. Across from the library is a school. Behind the school is Fuxing Road. On this road, you can see a radio station. Next to it is my house. It is a white house. If you still can’t find it, you can ask Mrs. Black, in the supermarket on that road. The name of the supermarket is Yangguang Supermarket.
Please call me if you have any problems.
Yours,
Laura
1. Lisa wants to go to Laura’s house ________.| A．this Saturday | B．next Saturday | C．this Sunday | D．next Sunday |
| A．turn right | B．turn left |
| C．walk along Xinhua Street | D．walk along Fuxing Road |
| A．in front of the clothes store | B．across from the library |
| C．next to the radio station | D．between the supermarket and the school |
| A．the library is next to the school |
| B．there is a bank on Xinghua Street |
| C．Laura’s house is white and black |
| D．the supermarket is on Fuxing Road |
【推荐2】David lives in a small city. It’s a Monday morning. His boss (老板) Mr. Brown says to him, “David, I want you to go to London to see my friend. Here is the address (地址).”
David goes to London by train. He goes out of the station and thinks, “The hospital is near the station. I can find it easily.” But after an hour, David is still looking for the hospital. He stops and asks an old woman. The woman says, “Go down Green Street, turn left at the end (尽头), and you will find it on your right.” David thanks her and soon he finds the hospital. It’s old but beautiful.
A week later, David goes to London again, but again he can’t find that hospital. So he asks someone the way. He asks an old woman, too. It is the same woman! She is very surprised (惊讶的) and asks, “Are you still looking for that place?”
1. David goes to London to see .| A．his boss | B．his friend | C．Mr. Brown’s friend | D．Mr. Brown’s mother |
| A．railway station | B．library | C．bus stop | D．museum |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．London | B．the hospital | C．the small city | D．the train station |
【推荐3】Calvin needs to go to New York for a meeting this Sunday. It’s sunny (晴朗). It’s his first time to go to New York, so he doesn’t know his way to New York. The meeting is in Peterson Building (大楼) on 34th Street and it starts (开始) at ten o’clock. He wants to get there on time, so he asks two American boys for help.
“Excuse me, could you tell me where 34th Street is?” asks Calvin.
“Sure,” answers one of the boys. “It’s not far from here. And you can just walk along this street and turn left at the first crossing. Then you can see it on your right.”
“No. Don’t listen to him. He is not telling you the right place. You can just take the No.7 bus and get off at the third stop,” says the other boy.
Then the first boy says, “OK. But the third stop is not 34th Street. It’s 35th Street.”
At this time, Calvin finds that there are only ten minutes left (剩下). Then he gets into a taxi and leaves. After that, Calvin thinks he should ask a policeman for help next time.
1. Calvin goes to New York because ________.| A．his home is in New York | B．he needs to go to a meeting | C．he goes there for a visit | D．he needs to see his mother |
| A．New York | B．the bus | C．the meeting | D．34th Street |
| A．By bike. | B．By bus. | C．By taxi. | D．By subway. |
| A．At 9:50. | B．At 10:00. | C．At 10:05. | D．At 10:10. |
| A．It’s a windy (大风)Saturday. | B．The two boys help Calvin a lot. |
| C．Calvin arrives in New York in the afternoon | D．It’s the first time for Calvin to get to New York. |
【推荐1】To some people, there is nothing more appetizing (开胃的) than the smell of meat cooking over an open air. Throughout the world, people love to eat barbecue (烧烤), because it helps bring friends and families together.
Most countries have barbecue traditions and they usually take place on national holidays. In the United States, it is a tradition to have a barbecue of hamburgers and hot dogs on July 4, which is Independence Day.
In South America, especially in Argentina, barbecue is a way of life. All sorts of meats and sausages are put on a large grill (烤架) together over hot coals. Barbecue is even considered the national dish in Argentina.
When a person speaks about Turkish and Middle Eastern barbecue, the Kebab immediately comes to mind. The tradition of taking different meats, and sometimes vegetables as well, and spearing (月尖物刺穿) them with a sharp stick has crossed cultural lines today.
Wherever you go in the world, you are almost certain to come across a local method of preparing barbecue. If you visit different places, be bold and try whatever the local specialties (特色菜) are.
1. The passage is mostly taken from a magazine about ________.| A．Science | B．Music | C．Food | D．Sports |
| A．barbecue is a healthy way of eating meat |
| B．local barbecue specialties are found all over the world |
| C．the tradition of having a barbecue will stop soon |
| D．barbecue is considered a way of life in the USA |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
【推荐2】Table manners are about how to behave when you eat a meal. Different countries have different table manners. Now let’s see some table manners in the following countries:
Japan
It is OK to make some noises when you eat noodles in Japan. Making some noises is not rude but is praise to the cook. The Japanese also say it tastes better if you make some noises while eating.
What else to watch: it’s important to say “Thanks” before and after a meal.
France
In France, a meal is like a ceremony. People enjoy it and make it a special event. You should never discuss money over dinner. And “going Dutch (各自付账)” is not polite.
What else to watch: you need to finish everything on your plate.
Mexico
In Mexico, whenever you catch the eyes of someone who’s eating, even a stranger, it’s good manners to say “provecho”, which means “enjoy”.
What else to watch: where you sit is important in this country. Before you get seated, look for place cards, or wait until the host seats you. And you must say “Enjoy your meal” before you leave the table.
1. ________ is a polite way to eat noodles in Japan.| A．Eating quietly | B．Eating quickly | C．Leaving some | D．Making some noises |
| A．Money. | B．Weather. | C．Sports. | D．News. |
| A．Goodbye. | B．Enjoy your meal. | C．Thank you. | D．The food is delicious. |
| A．sports stars | B．dinner parties | C．eating habits | D．table manners |
【推荐3】The Culture Palace
It is a perfect place for those who want to go abroad. It helps you learn the custom about the country because different countries have different manners. In March, four foreign speakers are invited to give speeches.
| Speaker: Mr Smith (From America) Speech: Table Manners in America Place: Room 204 on the second floor  Time: 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm on Tuesday, March 3rd Ticket price: Adults $25 Students $20 | Speaker: Mrs White（From England） Speech: Who Pays for the Meals in England? Place: Room 218 on the second floor  Time: 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Wednesday, March 4th Ticket price: Adults $20 Students $15 |
| Speaker: Mr Brown (From Australia) Speech: How to be a polite person in Australia? Place: Room 504 on the fourth floor  Time: 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm on Thursday, March 5th Ticket price: Adults $15 Students $10 | Speaker: Mrs Black (From Germany) Speech: Good manners in Germany Place: Room 320 on the third floor Time: 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday, March 6th  Ticket price: Adults $20 Students $15 |
For more information, please call 63579872.
1. Lucy is going to be an exchange student in a college in England. She will take the speech ______.| A．On Tuesday | B．from 7:00 pm to 10:30pm |
| C．On March 6th | D．in Room 218 |
| A．﹩180 | B．﹩200 | C．﹩280 | D．﹩320 |
| A．Mr Smith is going to give a speech on “Who Pays for the Meals in England”. |
| B．Mrs White will give a speech in Room 218 on Tuesday. |
| C．Mr Brown will have the speech “How To Be a Polite Person in Australia” in Room 504. |
| D．Mrs Black will give a speech on good manners in Germany on March 5th. |
【推荐1】In England, people don’t usually talk very much. On a bus or in a train, everyone sits looking out of the window. Often they read books and newspapers. They don’t talk much. When you meet English people who are talking, they often talk about one thing—the weather. So when you meet someone in England, you can say, “Nice weather!” “But it was cold yesterday” someone may answer. “But it was warmer later!” you can say. If you talk like this, the English will think you are nice.
根据短文内容判断对错，对的选T，错的选F。1. English people often stand in a train or on a bus.
2. English people usually talk very much on a bus or in a train.
3. People in England meet together, and they often talk about the weather.
4. When you meet someone in England, you can say, “What are you going to do?”
5. If you talk about the weather with the English people, they may think you are nice and polite.
【推荐2】
Americans use many expressions (表达) with the word “dog”. People in the United States love their dogs and treat (对待) them well. They take their dogs for walks, let them play outside and give them good food, However, dogs with no home lead a different kind of life. The expression “to lead a dog’s life” describes a person who doesn’t have a happy life.
Some people say we live in a “dog-eat-dog” world. That means many people are fighting for the same things; like good jobs. They say that to be successful (成功的), a person has to work like a dog. This means they have to work very, very hard. Such bard work can make people dog-tired.
Still, people say “every dog has its day”. This means that every person becomes successful at same time of 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 skills. They believe that old people do not like to learn new things.
Husbands and wives are “doghouse” when they are angry (生气的) at each other. For example, a woman may got angry at her husband for coming home late or forgetting their wedding anniversary (结婚纪念日). She may tell him that he is in the doghouse. She may not treat him nicely until he says sorry.
People also use dog expressions to describe the weather. The “dog days” of summer are the really hot days of the year. A rain may cool the weather. ★ . We do not want it to rain “cats and dogs”.
1. What does the underlined word “lead” mean?| A．live | B．love | C．welcome | D．wish |
| A．Every dog has its special life. | B．Every dog can be successful. |
| C．Old dogs want to learn new tings. | D．Everyone com get success one day. |
| A．He is in the doghouse | B．I have dog days |
| C．He lives in a ding-eat-dog world | D．Every dog has its day |
| A．And we want it to main so hard | B．But we don’t want it to rain too hard |
| C．So we like the dog days of summer | D．And we’re in the dog’s house |
| A．how to keep dogs | B．why Americans love dogs |
| C．expressions with the word dog | D．ways of learning dog expressions |
【推荐3】An American woman offered to teach English to a Japanese woman. “Before each lesson, and on each and every visit,” the American reported, “the Japanese lady brought me a gift—a book, some paper sculpture, flowers, or candy. It was embarrassing.”
Unknowingly, this American was experiencing a part of protocol (社交礼仪) in the Japanese culture.
In America, valuable gifts are surely out. A proper (适宜的) behavior on a gift is to take the person to dinner, or to an entertainment or a sporting event. On the contrary, gift-giving is a custom in Japan. In Japan, the proper gift is thought to express the giver’s true friendship, gratitude, and respect far better than words can. So you know gift-giving plays an important role in modern society. Now let’s see what happens in other countries.
Australia is known for its kindness and honesty. So proper gifts, such as a business diary, a paperweight, or a coffee cup might be presented as a memento (纪念品) of a business meeting. At a trade show, T-shirts, ties, baseball caps, or a pin may be proper mementos.
1. What does the underlined word “it” refer to in the first paragraph?| A．The gifts were so small and poor. |
| B．The Japanese woman was not good at learning English. |
| C．The Japanese woman brought gifts on each and every visit. |
| A．A business diary. | B．A coffee cup. | C．A gold watch. |
| A．The USA. | B．Japan. | C．China. |
| A．Japanese | B．Americans | C．Australians |
| A．People should give some valuable gifts when going to different countries. |
| B．Gift-giving is an important kind of protocol nowadays. |
| C．Bringing gifts often makes giver embarrassed. |
【推荐1】As space science develops, man has learned more and more about space. Space is not only amazing but also dangerous. While working in space, spacemen are facing danger as well as access. Scientists have found out that radiation(辐射) is the greatest danger to spacemen in space. When spacemen are working in space, they are in danger of radiation from the sun and other stars, which is bad for their health. The damage done by radiation won’t be discovered until their children or even grandchildren are born. Some special medicine may work a little, but no really helpful medicine has been found. Space junk is also thought to be a great danger to spacemen. It’s reported that there are 9,000 man-made things flying in space. About 30% of these are man-made satellites(卫星), 10% are spaceships, and the rest are space junk. An explosion(爆炸) in 1999 made a cloud of 300,000 fragments(碎片), each at least 4mm in size, and even a small piece of these knocked against a spaceship window and did some damage.
Scientists are watching and reporting any possible danger all the time. They are working on helpful ways to deal with space junk. Although space is really dangerous, it interests everyone on the earth. In the near future, it may become usual for people to spend a few days in a space hotel. We may even choose to leave the earth and live in space in a few years. So we should care for space and do something to help improve the space environment.
根据上文内容判断正（T）误（F）1. Space is not amazing but dangerous.
2. Radiation(辐射) is the greatest danger to spacemen in space
3. There are nine million man-made things flying in space.
4. About 30% of these are spaceships,10% are man-made satellites, and the rest are space junk.
5. Everyone on the earth is interested by the space.
【推荐2】We can learn by listening to the teacher in class, but is this the only way for students to learn? Of course not. There is another way to learn. That is students can teach themselves. For example, if you can’t remember things when you are doing homework, you can look through your book to find the answer. This is a way to teach yourself. And it is not a difficult thing. We can do this at any place and at any time.
How do you teach yourself? The first thing you must do is reading. Read something you like, or you have to read. The second is that you must ask yourself questions. A clever student is usually good at asking questions. The third is to answer the questions yourself by thinking hard, reading the text or other books, or asking other people. These are ways of teaching yourself. And if you do like this for a long time, I’m sure you’ll succeed in your study.
1. What does this passage mainly talk about?| A．The way to speak. | B．The way to eat. | C．The way to learn. | D．The way to act. |
| A．look through the book | B．stop doing it |
| C．put the homework away | D．read newspaper |
| A．listening | B．speaking | C．reading | D．writing |
| A．1. | B．2. | C．3. | D．4. |
| A．become the class monitor | B．be much more modern |
| C．win prizes in competitions | D．get good grades in your study |
【推荐3】In China, people’s living conditions in the cities have changed a lot in the ways of transportation (交通) in the past fifty years. A survey shows that the number of people riding a bike or walking is always decreasing. In 1974, more than 50% of people traveled to work on their own bikes, while by 2014, less than 20% of travelers preferred cycling or walking to work. Now the number becomes much smaller.
At the same time, there was a large increase in the use of cars. In 1974, very few people had a car. By 1994, about a quarter of travelers drove to work. This increased again, until 2014, about one third of travelers drove to work.
What has caused these changes. The main reason is that people’s living conditions have changed greatly. With the increasing number of people going by bus or car, fewer and fewer people would like to be cyclists or walkers.
As people enjoyed the convenience (便利) and speed of buses and cars, they are less likely to have patience and interest in cycling and walking. In the future, with the development of science and technology, more changes will happen in people’s everyday lives.
1. How many people went to work by bike in 1974?| A．More than a half. | B．More than a quarter. | C．More than one third. | D．More than one fifth. |
| A．about 8% | B．about 75% | C．about 25% | D．about 33% |
| A．上升 | B．增加 | C．降低 | D．消失 |
| A．People’s living conditions have become better. | B．Buses and cars are more convenient. |
| C．Both A and B. | D．The development of science and technology. |
| A．People Prefer Cycling or Walking to Work | B．Changes in Ways of Transportation |
| C．Large Increase in the Use of Cars. | D．The Number of People Riding a Bike or Walking |
