Different regions (地区) have different cultures. Different cultures will form different customs and manners. Some of the behavior we think is polite to others may be rude. Here are some rules about eating.
Russia Shaking hands would seem to be a polite way to greet someone. However, when in Russia, don’t offer to shake hands in a doorway. It’s said that the “house spirit” live in a home’s doorway and crossing over it for a greeting would bring bad luck.
Italy In Italy while it’s still generally considered polite to allow a woman to go through a door first. But that rule goes away when people enter a restaurant. By leading in first, the man can be the one to talk to the host and get a table.
India When in India, avoid eating with your left hand. Because the left hand is seen as disgusting (不洁的). It’s normally used for wiping in the bathroom.The same is true for countries in the Middle East and parts of Africa. On the other hand there are some rude manners that are actually polite in other countries.
The United Kingdom If you’re in Great Britain, the left is important. You should only pass the port in the direction. Passing the dessert wine to the right is considered as bad manners. If you do forget to pass the port, the person who’s waiting for it may remind you.
| The title: | |
| Russia | •It seems polite to greet someone by |
| •In Russia, shaking hands in a doorway will bring bad luck to the house. | |
| Italy | •In Italy, it is common to allow a woman to |
| •But in a restaurant, the man should be the first to talk to the host and get a table. | |
| India | • When in India, a person must eat with his/her |
| •The same is true for countries in the Middle East and parts of Africa. | |
| The United Kingdom | •In Great Britain, you should pass the port to your left not to the right. |
| •If you forget to pass the port, the person who’s | |
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Stand up and make a whole room laugh
If you go to a club and pay (付钱) to hear someone tell funny stories, it’s called “stand-up”.
Stand-up comedy (单口喜剧) started in Britain and the US more than 150 years ago. Men, women and even children performed (表演) in front of people. The famous actor Charlie Chaplin started to do this at the age of 5.
When radio and cinema became more popular (受欢迎的), stand-up clubs closed. But in Britain, some performers became famous on TV. One Christmas, half the population (人口) of the UK – about 28 million (百万) people – watched a stand-up comedy show.
Today there are stand-up clubs around the world. So why is it still (仍然) so popular? Perhaps it’s because it is simple and fun. All you need is one person to stand up and make the whole room laugh.
Did you know?
In Chinese, many stand-up comedy shows such as 80’s Talk Show (《今晚80后脱口秀》) and Rock & Roast (《脱口秀大会》) are called tuokouxiu, or “talk show”. But Western talk shows are a bit different, in fact. On talk shows, there is a host (主持人). The host will have guests to interview (采访). Stand-up comedy is more like crosstalk (相声) in China.
1. Where did stand-up comedy start?2. When did Chaplin start doing stand-up comedy?
3. Paragraph 3 shows that some people started to do stand-up comedy ________.
| A．on the radio | B．in clubs | C．on TV | D．at Christmas parties |
5. Would you like to do stand-up? Why or why not?
Palace Lantern(宫灯)．It was mainly used in palaces in ancient times.When making palace lanterns，fine wood was used.The palace lanterns were covered with silk or glass.Different kinds of pictures were drawn on the covers.These lanterns were not only used as lights but also as decorations(装饰) in palaces.
Gauze Lantern(纱灯)．Less expensive bamboo and gauze were used to cover the lanterns.We usually use red gauze to make a gauze lantern.①In__Chinese__culture，red__lanterns__are__a__symbol__of__happiness__and__good__luck. So red lanterns are always hung on important festivals in parks or main streets.
Shadowpicture Lantern(走马灯)．There were two layers(层) of covers and pictures were drawn on the inside layer.When the candle was lit，the heat(热量) caused a paper wheel inside the lantern to turn around so that moving pictures appeared on the outside cover.②这是这三个中最有趣的灯笼。
1. What were palace lanterns made of?
2. Where are red lanterns always hung on important festivals?
3. According to the writer，which kind of lantern is the most interesting one?
4. 将划线①译成汉语。
5. 将划线②译成英语。
Students in Japan are trying a new kind of traveling. In the past, they could only go to the museums. That was boring for the teenagers. They often went by bus. Many of them felt sleepy in the museum. But now they can go out of doors. They can go to factories, villages and many other places they like.
Experiential education(体验式教育) is now very popular in North America. It is also becoming more and more popular in Japan. Just look at the JTB, Japan’s biggest travel agency. It has more than 300 different travel programs for students and schools. More than 25 schools have taken part in the programs.
Where are the students going? They travel to fishing villages in Kyushu and farming villages in China. Some even go to English classes in England. Wherever they go, they enjoy helping the disabled(残疾的). By doing so, they learn how to take care of others. It’s an experience that students will never forget.
Traveling in Japan also does the farmers and fishermen good. Now there are many people visiting their villages. Visitors’ coming every year brings them a lot of money and a better life.
1. Where could students in Japan go in the past?2. Where is Experiential education popular?
3. How many different travel programs does JTB have for students and schools?
4. Translate the underlined sentence into Chinese.
5. Why is traveling in Japan good for farmers and fishermen?
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You may buy different things. Some, such as pencils, CDs or books, cost a little money; some cost a lot of money, bikes or toys, for example. If you want to buy the right things at a right price, making a good decision is very important. Making a good decision can save you money. So how can you make a good decision when you buy a product (产品)? (1) _________
Step 1: Know why you are buying a product.
Before buying a product, think about how often and when you will use the product; what the main use of the product is; whether you need the product now or later.
Step 2: Research the product.
If you have decided to buy it, you must want to buy the best one. You need to find out what companies make the product, the different prices of the product, what others say about the product, where you can buy the product.
You can shop in stores, online, or in factory outlets (厂家供销店).
Step 3: Ask questions before you buy. For example, do I need to buy umbrellas?
These steps will help you become a smart shopper. (2)________ Remember, knowing a lot makes you a wise shopper!
1. 从A、B、C中为 (1) (2) 选出两个适当的选项，并将其字母分别填在下面横线上。A. If you follow them, you will get the best deal (交易).
B. Here are some steps you can take for wise shopping.
C. Knowing what others say about the product can help you make the decision.
(1)
Dave is my friend. His family is rich. His parents always give him lots of pocket money. But Dave thinks his parents work very hard and it’s not easy for them to make money. So he always tries his best to save money. He has some good ways to do it.
Dave likes reading. He has lots of books. He tells me he often buys books online because they’re cheaper. And when he has free time, he often goes to bookstores or libraries to do some reading.
Dave likes riding. He usually goes to school by bike instead of taking a bus. Sometimes when it rains or snows, he walks. These two ways help Dave keep healthy and save some money.
Dave brings a bottle of water to school every day. When other students drink juice, he enjoys his water. He thinks water is the cheapest but the best drink.
Some students think Dave is mean (吝啬的). But I think he is right. What do you think of him?
1、2题完成句子；3题简略回答问题；4题找出并写下全文的主旨句；5题将文中画线句译成汉语。
1. Dave usually goes to school by bike instead of
2. Dave often buys books
3. Why does Dave bring a bottle of water to school every day?
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【推荐3】Three people were sitting around a table in a restaurant in Brazil. How much do you think each of them tipped (给小费)?
The Briton asked, “It’s common to tip 10 percent, right?”
The American man cried, “Oh, I was planning to leave 20 percent!”
The Chinese woman asked, “What’s a tip?”
Although it is not a tradition to tip in China, tipping is a big deal in the United States. There, it is common to tip about 15 to 20 percent of the bill.
Usually, people give tips to a waiter or waitress. The US tops the list of tipping—waiters and waitresses are expecting to get 15 to 20 percent of the bill. So if you order $ 100 in food, you are expected to pay your waiter at least 15, making your payment 115 in all.
Why is this? Many waiters and waitresses get very low wages. They get paid below the US minimum wage (最低工资), and tips make up for that. Some states pay their servers only $2.13 per hour.
It is not just for waiters, either. Hotel workers, hairdressers (发型师) and taxi drivers also expect tips.
Tipping is also popular in some Southeast Asian countries, like Indonesia and Thailand. However, in Japan, there is a no-tipping culture. If you try to give a waiter or waitress money, you may actually upset him or her.
1. Who knew nothing about tipping in the restaurant?2. Why is tipping a big deal in the United States?
3. If Jim orders $200 in food in a restaurant in America, how much at least is he expected to pay his waiter or waitress as a tip?
4. Does Japan have a culture of tipping?
5. What is the passage mainly about?
It is very exciting to go to a friend’s home. You may have a good time with your friend, but do you know how to be polite? Here is some advice.
*When to arrive
The first thing to remember is that when a friend invites you, you need to arrive on time.(4) If your friend tells you to come around 3:00, that means you can arrive a little later after 3:00. But usually it is a good idea to arrive at the right time.
*What to bring
Often it is also nice to bring something to your friend’s home. This could be a box of chocolate for you two to share, or maybe a movie that you can watch together. You can also bring some flowers. A little gift is a nice way to show that you are excited to be at his place.
*How to greet
When you visit your friend’s home, you may also meet his parents. You should tell them who you are and they may tell you their names. As a child, I went to visit my friend Paul. I called his parents by their first names John and Mary. But now I know it is more polite to call them
It is a good thing to visit a friend's home. Be polite to your friend and your friend’s parents, and they may invite you again.
1. How many ways to be polite about visiting a friend’s home are mentioned (提及) in the passage?2. What does the underlined “them” refer to (指代)?
3. What should you bring when you visit your friend’s home?
4. 将 (4) 处画线句子翻译成汉语。
5. Give the best title to the passage
Audience Etiquette During Sports Games
Many people would like to watch sports games. First, you need to know about audience etiquette (观众礼仪) .
Most sports games have rules for the audience written on the back of the tickets. Read your ticket carefully before you arrive. Try to reach your seat half an hour before the start of the event and don’t leave when a game is in progress. When you leave, remember to take away your soft drink bottles and other rubbish.
During exciting games, try to control yourself. Don’t criticize (批评) the performance of players and coaches. Be careful with your words and behavior, since some may cause anger among other people in the audience.
Clapping (鼓掌) is a special form of body language you can use to communicate with players, but you should do it properly. When players first appear, clap your hands together to welcome them, but don’t go on for too long. After an excellent performance, clap warmly. If someone fails, your clapping will help encourage them. Clapping is not welcome, however, when players need to keep their attention.
Different sports have different rules for the audience. Enjoy gymnastics (体操) silently. But lots of cheers can help basketball and football players. When you watch table tennis games, flash is not allowed. Mobile phones are not allowed in shooting centers.
To behave well, you should spend time learning the game rules and related culture of each event.
Audience Etiquette | |
| Before sports games | ●Arrive half an hour |
| ●Be careful with your words and behavior. ●Clap your hands ※Clap your hands to welcome and encourage the players. ※Clapping is not welcome when players need to keep attention. ● ●Flash is not allowed in table tennis games and mobile phones are not allowed in shooting centers. | |
| After sports games | ●Take away soft drink bottles and rubbish after you leave. |
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People drink tea. There are many kinds of tea, such as black tea, green tea, white tea and yellow tea.
Drinking tea is popular in China. Some people drink it because they think it makes them healthy. Some people drink it because if tastes very good. It is delicious. People drink a lot of tea in Japan and South Korea. In Vietnam, people like to drink coffee first. Then they drink black tea. In England, people like to drink tea with milk. Many people drink black tea in the US. In the South, people like to drink sweet tea, sweet tea is cold black tea with sugar in it.
Most tea comes from China. Some tea comes from India or Sri Lanka. Kenya, Japan and Indonesia also grow tea. Drinking tea is around the world.
| Places | Customs(习俗) |
| In China | People drink tea because it is good for their And it’s delicious. |
| In Japan and South Korea | Drink a lot of tea. |
| In Vietnam | People drink |
| In England | Drink tea with |
| In the | People drink black tea. In the South, people drink |
