There are a lot of impolite behaviors in public transport in the world, such as eating and drinking, lying down, playing loud music, manspreading and so on.
Manspreading is used to describe the posture of men who open their legs too wide and take up neighboring seats.
In Spain some signs are put up in the buses to try to discourage the practice. It is said that the new signs are intended to remind people to respect the space of all bus passengers.
The bus company came up with the suggestion in partnership with a women’s group. They demanded online that such signs must be placed. They said, “All public transport has signs explaining that room needs to be made for pregnant women, people with babies, older people and the disabled. But there’s something that affects all of us, especially every time we use public transport: manspreading.”
Manspreading is also common on the underground. To stop people using the posture that makes others uncomfortable, three years ago, the New York subway began to work out the problem with a set of activities called “Stop the spread please. It’s a space problem.”
In an effort to further clean up the underground, and to make the journey more comfortable for pregnant ladies and those with children, women-only carriages have been introduced to some Chinese cities’ underground during rush hours. They tried to provide the service for the public, with each train having one “ladies-first” car. Male passengers are encouraged to avoid the cars during morning and evening rush hours.
“We hope that every passenger can enjoy a happy and comfortable journey. Travel will be happier, if we treat others with good manners,” a leader of an underground company said.
1. Which picture best describes the word “manspreading”?A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．Only ladies can get in the carriage. |
| B．The service is provided during rush hours. |
| C．A train can have several “ladies-first” cars. |
| D．The service is popular in all Chinese cities. |
| A．sit or stand | B．communicate with others |
| C．stop impolite behaviors | D．respect other passengers |
| A．introduce new signs |
| B．introduce manspreading |
| C．introduce one “ladies-first” car |
| D．introduce measures to stop impolite behaviors |
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Timetable of Train G79 | ||
| Station | Arrive | Leave |
| Wuhan | Start | 14:20 |
| Changsha South | 15:38 | 15:41 |
| Guangzhou South | 18:01 | 18:06 |
| Shenzhen North | 18:35 | 18:39 |
| Hong Kong West | 18:58 | End |
1. How long does it take from Changsha South to Hong Kong West?
| A．About an hour. | B．Two hours. | C．More than three hours. |
| A．It is from Wuhan to Beijing West. |
| B．It stops at two cities (城市). |
| C．It stays in Shenzhen North for four minutes. |
Great changes have taken place in your city these years. It’s really good news that you can travel by high speed rail in Weihai, though there’s only one line there. Here in London, we have so many lines. By the way, we don’t use the word "subway" here. It’s American English. We call it "the underground" instead.
The London underground is very famous. It’s famous for several reasons. First of all, part of the underground railway today is the oldest in the world, which opened in 1863. Secondly, the London underground is also the first line to have electric trains, in 1890. Thirdly, the London underground is the second largest metro system in the world, after the Shanghai Metro. There are 270 stations in the underground and it has 402 kilometers of tracks. What’s more, the city of London itself helps make the transportation system famous! I’ve got a few photos to help you build a clear picture of the underground in my city. They’re together with this mail.
In your e-mail, you also said workers were building more lines. I’m sure your city is developing fast. Maybe you can send me a few photos of your city today. I really want to see the changes taking place there. I’m happy for you to live there in a modern city with such a new look!
So much for now. I’ll write soon again. Best wishes.
1. The writer is from .| A．Weihai | B．London | C．Shanghai |
| A．when the London underground first used electric trains |
| B．why the London underground is the oldest subway in the world |
| C．why the London underground is famous in the world |
| A．almost the same thing | B．two different things | C．three different things |
| A．post him some postcards of Weihai |
| B．tell him more about Weihai’s high speed rail |
| C．send him a few photos of Weihai |
| A．The London underground is the largest metro system in the world. |
| B．In America, subway means the underground. |
| C．The writer has got a few photos to help Han Hua learn the underground in London. |
1. Look at the map above. Which place is in the south of the city?
| A．Zoo. | B．Airport. | C．Gym. | D．Park. |
| A．1 | B．2 | C．3 | D．4 |
| A．Park. | B．Gym. | C．Supermarket. | D．Bank. |
| A．Railway Station | B．Bus Station | C．Police Station | D．Library |
| A．Subway Line Three﹣Subway Line One |
| B．Subway Line Three﹣Subway Line Two |
| C．Subway Line Three→Subway Line Two—Subway Line One |
| D．Subway Line Two—Subway Line Three |
【推荐1】China is a country with many colorful days and festivals. The Dragon Head Raising Day (Longtaitou) is one of them.
This special day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It stands for the start of spring and farming. This year, the day fell on February 21st.
The dragon is important in Chinese culture. We Chinese people call ourselves the “descendants (传人) of the dragon”. Therefore, people celebrate the Dragon Head Raising Day with many customs about dragons.
On the day in ancient times, people put ashes (灰) in the kitchen. This was “to lead the dragon into the house”. People believed that with the help of the dragon, they could have a good harvest in autumn.
Also, people eat special foods on that day. The foods are usually named after dragons. For example, people eat “dragon whisker (细须)” noodles and dumplings called “dragon teeth”.
Today many customs have faded away. But one that has remained is the cutting of hair. It was said that a haircut during the first lunar month may bring bad luck to the mother’s brothers. So many people have their hair cut on the Dragon Head Raising Day.
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1. The Dragon Head Raising Day is one of the Chinese festivals.
2. February 2nd was the Dragon Head Raising Day this year.
3. On the day in ancient times, people put ashes (灰) in the kitchen.
4. One custom that has remained is to eat mooncakes.
5. The Dragon Head Raising stands for the start of spring and farming.
【推荐2】Nowadays robots are going into many fields of human beings. They can do different tasks and finish them well. They bring great convenience to people. Here are four different kinds of robots below. See what is perfect for you.
| Robot Alexander Price:￥9, 900 per robot. Alexander is 2.32 m and has a handsome face. He was designed (设计) in China. He helps make cars and does simple jobs over and over again. Fewer people will do such boring jobs, but Alexander will never get bored. | Robot Joanna Price:￥10,100 per robot. Joanna is a middle-aged lady who is 1.67 m, was designed in India. Joanna is nice and acts like a lovely housewife. She does lots of housework, such as cooking, washing and keeping the house clean and tidy. |
| Robot Susan Price:￥13,700 per robot. Only 1.10 m. Susan is a pretty girl who comes from France. She can sing many songs and dance to music. If you’re tired from study and work, Susan will tell you funny stories and keep you laughing a lot. | Robot Charles Price:￥9,760 per robot. A snake-shaped robot, was designed in Australia, less than 1.00 meter long. If buildings fall down with people inside, Robot Charles can help look for people under the buildings. |
| A．1.10 meters | B．2.32 meters | C．less than one meter | D．1.67 meters |
| A．help make cars | B．tell you funny stories | C．cook delicious dishes | D．do boring jobs |
| A．Robot Alexander | B．Robot Joanna | C．Robot Susan | D．Robot Charles |
| A．All the robots look like human beings. |
| B．All the robots were designed in Asian countries. |
| C．Boring and simple jobs can be done by Robot Alexander. |
| D．Robot Joanna is the most expensive one among the four robots. |
| A．a science newspaper | B．a story book | C．a geography report | D．a tour guidebook |
【推荐3】As a well-known Chinese TV hostess, Dong Qing has hosted two cultural shows, Chinese Poetry Conference and The Reader. The two shows have encouraged people to love traditional culture and find the beauty of life.
Dong was born in a highly educated family in 1973. She had a great love for traditional literature(文学) from an early age. In 2015, when she was about to study in the US. Dong received an invitation from the director of Chinese Poetry Conference asking her to be the hostess. Because of her passion for traditional literature, Dong accepted the job.
“The contest interests me very much. Hosting it is a process(过程) of learning about poetry and performing,” said Dong. To her great joy, the show become more and more popular.
Under the slogan(口号) “Reading touches hearts”, the TV show The Reader also has become a success. It invites famous guests from all fields to read something. Dong works as both hostess and producer.
The Reader became a turning point in Dong’s 21 years of hosting. She said it brought her “quite a huge challenge”.
“There is no shortcut(捷径) in this world. If you want to be a good host, you need to make full preparations, said the beautiful hostess. The charm of life lies in its unknown. so we just have to try and keep going.”
1. What have Chinese Poetry Conference and The Reader encouraged people to do?| A．Learn more poetry. |
| B．Read more books. |
| C．Love traditional culture and find the beauty of life. |
| D．Consider being a host or hostess as a dream career. |
| A．In France. | B．In England. | C．In Japan. | D．In America. |
| A．An actress. | B．A singer. | C．A hostess. | D．A hostess and producer. |
| A．Great love. | B．Great joy. | C．Great surprise. | D．Great pride. |
| A．Find the Beauty of Life | B．How to Be a Successful TV Hostess |
| C．Reading Touches People’s Heart | D．Dong Qing—a Talented Lady |
Henry is a thirteen-year-old boy. He comes from America. These days he is having a great time visiting his grandma in China.
It’s seven o’clock in the morning. Henry is still sleeping in his bed. But his grandma is busy cooking noodles for him in the kitchen. She knows Henry will get up soon. After twenty minutes, Henry gets up. When he comes out of his room, he sees a big bowl of noodles on the table. The noodles are really delicious. He eats all of them.
“Why do you make noodles for me, grandma?” Asks Henry. “It’s your birthday today.” Grandma says. “In China, people eat very long noodles on their birthdays. It’s the symbol of long life. And people never cut up the noodles.”
1. Henry is visiting his grandma in America.2. Henry’s grandma is cooking in the kitchen when Henry is sleeping at seven in the morning.
3. Henry gets up at half past seven.
4. Henry eats all the noodles because they’re delicious.
5. The grandma makes noodles for Henry because he likes eating noodles.
A greeting is a way of saying “Hello” to someone. People in different countries greet each other in different ways. The following are some examples.
In the United States, people usually shake hands. The handshake has an interesting origin (起源). It started long ago as a way of showing people that you weren’t carrying a weapon (武器). Shaking the person’s right hand while looking him or her in the eye is the usual way.
Handshakes are also common in other parts of the world, including Britain and Russia. In Russia, a man often holds another man’s hand very strongly during the handshake. Most people in New Zealand also greet each other by shaking hands. However, the Maori in New Zealand greet each other by pressing their noses together.
In other countries, such as France and Belgium, hugging and kissing are more common when two people meet. In those cultures, people kiss each other on the cheek (面颊). The number of kisses is different from country to country.
In Saudi Arabia, men might hug and kiss each other (but not with a woman) on the cheek. In some Eastern countries, including Japan, bowing is the traditional way of greeting people.
1. In America, you shouldn’t look at the man when shaking hands with him.2. The Maori in New Zealand greet each other by pressing their noses together.
3. People prefer bowing as a way of greeting in Belgium.
4. Bowing is a traditional way of greeting people in Japan.
5. This passage is mainly about how people in different countries greet each other.
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The Greeting Changes of People in Different Countries | |
China | In Beijing, red signs are everywhere to tell people not to shake hands but to join their own hands together in a sign of greeting. |
Iran | In Iran, a video has been popular among people. I was made to show that three friends are meeting with their hands in the pockets. Two of them are wearing masks, tapping (轻碰) their feet against each other as a greeting. |
France | As we all know, people in France usually kiss each other on the cheeks (脸颊) when they meet each other. But now they are giving up that and choose to look into a person’s eyes instead. They find it a new way to greet politely. |
Australia | An officer said that people were advised not to shake hands but to pat (轻拍) others on the back. “I won’t say ‘Don’t kiss’,” he said. “But you should be careful with whom you choose to kiss.” |
Germany | Two friends met on the road and instead of touching each other, they laughed and put their hands up in the air to say hello. That is quite funny and different from traditional ways of greeting. |
| A．Tap their feet against each other. | B．Pat others on the back. |
| C．Kiss others on the cheeks. | D．Join their own hands together. |
| A．China and France. | B．France and Australia. |
| C．Germany and Australia. | D．Iran and Germany. |
| A．A sports magazine. | B．A novel. |
| C．A newspaper. | D．A science book. |
