Whether it’s putting your elbows on the table or talking with a mouth full of food, everyone has to watch their manners (礼仪) at some time. Manners have developed over thousands of years and are always changing. Around 100 years ago, children weren’t allowed to speak unless parents spoke to them first. Now young people can make their voices heard in many places.
Manners also mean different things in different countries. Eating food loudly is considered rude in some countries, but in others it’s a sign that people are enjoying their meal. What do you think, are manners important?
Many old people think so. They say kind words and actions are good to everyone. When someone has good manners, it shows they care about other people’s feelings and want them to be comfortable. In other words, well-mannered people make the world a happier place. Manners also help keep everyone healthy, which is why people should cover their mouths when they cough and keep dirty feet off seats.
However, some young men don’t think so. They hold the idea that manners make people act in a way that doesn’t mean how they really feel. If someone says “thank you” or “sorry” when they don’t mean it, they’re not being polite. In Europe, manners were a way of showing how rich a person was, but does it really matter what type of knife people use to eat fish? As long as people are kind to others, they should be allowed to act how they like.
1. Why are the table manners mentioned in Paragraph 1?| A．To start the topic. | B．To keep the tradition. |
| C．To show the importance of them. | D．To tell the young about them. |
| A．By comparing. | B．In the order of time. |
| C．By listing numbers. | D．In the order of space. |
| A．We need to care about others. | B．Good manners are very important. |
| C．Well-mannered people make us happy. | D．You can be healthy with good manners. |
| A．They are easy to follow. | B．They are very necessary. |
| C．They make people more relaxed. | D．They are less important than being kind. |
| A．Saying sorry certainly means being polite. |
| B．Eating fish with a knife shows you’re rich. |
| C．Coughing with the mouth covered is strange. |
| D．Eating loudly can be good manners sometimes. |
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With the development of the modern science ,the computer has become a very useful tool to help people to write. People use computers more often than before, so many people have forgotten how to write Chinese characters(字)．People often make a lot of mistakes in writing.
Now China has realized that it is important to help students and teachers to improve their writing . With the help of the information technology, teachers can write their questions on the board and students should answer them by writing, too.
Lots of surveys show that many college students' handwriting has become worse. Lots of college students do not know how to make up words or sentences in Chinese character in the right way. Not only kids, but also many adults have problems . They might be able to tell the general form of a certain character. However, if you ask them to spell out all the strokes of the character in the right order , they can't. But they can easily type（打字） it on a computer .
In the national language teaching course, we can solve this problem with the use of some technologies. Besides technology, there is a lot that we can do. For example, we may ask students to finish their homework by writing with hands instead of typing .
1. Many people have forgotten how to write Chinese characters because _______________．
| A．they use too much English | B．they use computers to write too often |
| C．Chinese characters are too difficult to write | D．they don't like Chinese handwriting |
| A．writing with hands | B．using computers correctly |
| C．mending computers | D．using computers to work for people |
| A．punishing people who can’t write | B．asking people not to use computers |
| C．using the information technology | D．asking them to write everything with hands |
| A．读音 | B．笔划 | C．意义 | D．用法 |
| A．computers are harmful to our handwriting |
| B．how we can write good Chinese characters |
| C．Chinese people should not forget the skill of writing with hands |
| D．not to use other languages too often |
The Maya believed in many gods, including rain gods, sun gods, and corn gods. The people built large temples to honor the Mayan gods. Skillful workers built cities around these temples. It was difficult for them to build these cities, because they had no horses to carry the heavy stone they used to build with. Workers had to carry all of the building materials themselves. Today, many of these ancient Mayan cities and temples are still standing.
Although the cities that the Maya built were beautiful, and the people worked hard to build them, very few of the people lived in them. Usually, only the priests（牧师）lived in the cities.
The other people lived in small villages in the forests. Their houses were much simpler than the elaborate buildings in the cities. They lived in small huts（小屋）with no windows. The walls were made of poles covered with dried mud, and the roof was made of grass or leaves. Most Maya lived a simple life close to nature.
The Mayan priests studied the Sun, the Moon, stars, and planets. They made a calendar from what they learned. The year was divided into 18 months of 20 days each with five days left over. The Mayan calendar was far more exact than the European calendars of the time.
Around the year 800, the Maya left their villages and beautiful cities, never to return. No one knows why this happened. They may have died from some disease. They may have left because the soil could no longer grow crops. Archaeologists（考古学家）are still trying to find the lost secrets of the Maya.
1. What does the underlined word “elaborate’’ mean?
| A．easily built | B．carefully made | C．slowly fixed | D．quickly designed |
| A．most Maya lived in beautiful cities |
| B．many Mayan cities and temples are still standing |
| C．the Maya were intelligent and culturally rich people |
| D．the Mayan calendar was the same as European calendars |
| A．They had better building skills and housing conditions. |
| B．They believed in many gods, and honored the Mayan gods. |
| C．They had knowledge about tools and faming. |
| D．They studied about nature and the world around them. |
| A．Mayan Gods | B．Mayan Buildings |
| C．Productive Maya | D．Mysterious（神秘的）Maya |
One time as I was walking on the street , a young man ran by hurriedly , brushing against my handbag . Even as he continued on his way , he turned back and said “sorry” to me . Even in a rush , he didn’t forget to apologize .
One day , after I bought some apples , the salesman was giving me the change , but I wasn’t ready for it , and a coin dropped on the ground, “I’m sorry ,” he said while bending down to pick it up . I was puzzled —why would he apologize when it was my fault ?
Another time , I stepped on a man’s foot in an escalator . At the same time , we both said “sorry” . I thought it interesting : was it really necessary for him apologize ?
Later on , an American friend explained to me that according to the American ideas, the escalator is public place which everyone should be able to stand in . After someone occupies a position in the escalator , making it difficult for someone else to find a place to stand in , isn’t it necessary to express an apology ?
During my stay in America , I gradually realized that when friction (摩擦) occurs in daily life , Americans don’t care much about who is responsible . If someone is troubled , a “sorry” is always necessary . Even if the other person is hurt , the “sorry” would cool tempers . Perhaps this is why I never saw anyone quarreling on the buses , subways or streets in America .
1. When the salesman gave me the change , _____
| A．I purposely didn’t want to accept it from the salesman |
| B．the salesman purposely didn’t want to pass it to me |
| C．I was slower to accept it than the salesman to give it to me |
| D．the salesman was slower to give it to me than I could accept it |
| A．the escalator is a public place |
| B．the man was very afraid of me |
| C．the “sorry” said to me was for everyone |
| D．there wasn’t enough room to get my feet in |
| A．angry with | B．disappointed with |
| C．interested in | D．approving of |
【推荐1】We celebrated Earth Day in my city last week. The idea of this special day began in the 1960 when life was very different. Few people talked, or even thought, about the environment. Most people had no idea how dirty our air and water were. This worried Gaylord Nelson, who was a senator (参议员) in the US government, and he had an idea. If people around the world knew the Earth was in danger, they might work harder to save it, so he just needed to get their attention (注意). The first Earth Day was just in the United States, but it led to events every year all around the world on April 22 or the nearest weekend depending on where you are.
In my city, last Saturday afternoon lots of people rode their bikes from the park, around the town together and back to the park, spending as much time as they possibly could, so that the cars had to wait. Then we talked to all the drivers in cars which just had one person in them, to explain how wasteful that is and how much pollution it causes. The idea was to make people think about how much they use their cars. In other places, people collected plastic bags for a week and then made a pile of them in the town square. You can do anything as long as it makes people of all ages come together for a few hours and talk about the environment. Last year we had a big music event for young people. Some people said it was a waste of time, but there was information for people to read and announcements (公告) between the bands about how to help protect the environment.
1. What is the writer trying to do?| A．To introduce different events for Earth Day. |
| B．To explain why Earth Day happens every year. |
| C．To ask people to take part in this year’s Earth Day. |
| D．To offer advice to people organizing an Earth Day event. |
| A．People rode slowly through the streets. |
| B．Cars were not allowed in the city centre. |
| C．Cars had to have more than one person in them. |
| D．There was a big music event about car pollution. |
| A．There should be some music. | B．They should last all day long. |
| C．Young people should show interest. | D．People should take an active part. |
| A．The first Earth Day was unsuccessful to the organizers. |
| B．Earth Day events are on the same day in countries around the world. |
| C．Many more countries take part in Earth Day now than when it first began. |
| D．Gaylord Nelson travelled around the world to advise people to organize events on the first Éarth Day. |
What’s the most important thing for you to have in your life? Somebody mentions hard work; others suggest knowledge, love and luck.
If you arrange（排列）the 26 English letters in order and use numbers to represent each of them, for example, 1 for a, 2 for b, 3 for c…26 for z, you can change an English word into a number. So hard work becomes 8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11=98, meaning 98 is its mark; knowledge: 11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5=96; love: 12+15+22+5=54, and luck: 12+21+3+11=47, a small mark. None of these words can give one a full mark. What about money? It can’t, either. Then what else? Don’t be worried. You can always find an answer to a problem in your life, when you change your way of looking at things or doing things, or your attitude. Yes, attitude is the word. See for yourself: attitude: 1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5=100, a full mark. Different attitudes lead to different courses of life. Most time people hope for a better life. It is possible that they will have a better life if they change their attitudes. When you change your manner and become friendly toward others, you’ll meet more smiling faces toward you. In the same way, if you take a positive attitude toward failure, you’ll find it’s also rewarding（有益的）though it has caused you losses（损失）.
1. The writer thinks ________ is the most important thing in a person’s life.| A．hard work | B．knowledge | C．money | D．attitude |
| A．73. | B．72. | C．75. | D．62. |
| A．different attitudes come from different courses of life |
| B．sometimes failure can be good for you if you take a positive attitude |
| C．maths can solve every problem easily in our daily life |
| D．none of the English words except “attitude” is 100 or more |
The medicine can help kids who have colds，sore throats and running noses.Kids must eat food before taking the medicine.After taking the medicine，Kids may feel sleepy(困倦的)．
★Kids between 12 and 15: Three pills(药片) every time，three times a day.
★Kids between 4 and 11: Two pills every time，twice a day.
★Kids under 4: Ask doctors before taking pills.
根据方框内容，判断正(T)误(F)。
1. The medicine can't help people who have fevers.
2. The medicine is for people of all ages.
3. After taking the medicine，people may want to sleep.
4. A 14－year－old kid should take nine pills a day.
5. A 5－year－old kid should take the medicine three times a day.
| I think being healthy is the most important thing. We should give money to help the people there get clean water and better health care. ——Toby, aged 16, Australia | People seem to give more money to charity (慈善机构) when there is a big disaster like the earthquake. It’s good for people to do so, but I also think that people should get into the habit of giving money to charity all the time. ——Ava, aged 15, America |
| Giving money to charity can help, but it’s not the answer. I think what these countries need is good education (教育). Knowledge can make people’s life better and better. ——Neil, aged 14, England | The best thing we can do is to send professionals (专业人士) like doctors and teachers there. They can teach the people how to help themselves. ——Edwin, aged 16, Canada |
1. The children are giving suggestions to help _________ people.
| A．Canadian | B．African | C．Australian |
| A．health | B．food | C．water |
| A．组织 | B．惩罚 | C．灾难 |
| A．Toby and Ava |
| B．Ava and Neil |
| C．Neil and Edwin |
| A．are of the same age |
| B．come from different countries |
| C．give much money to help the poor people |
【推荐2】There are many ways you can save money at the supermarket. Here are some of the best:
Make a list and follow it.
The list is about your needs: the notebooks you’re out of and the food you need for daily meals. When you buy the things that are not on the list, you are wasting your money.
Compare the prices.
The biggest package isn’t always the cheapest. Sometimes it is cheaper to buy in bulk (大量、整批). So it’s useful for you to compare the prices.
Ditch the basket or cart (购物车).
If you’re going to the supermarket just to pick up milk and bread, don’t use a basket. Baskets let people to buy more. Only use a basket or a shopping cart if it’s really necessary.
Make one large trip instead of several small ones.
Each time you enter the supermarket, you get another chance to spend. By reducing the times of your trips, you’re saving both time and money.
Shop when you are full.
If you go to the supermarket for milk on a Sunday morning without eating breakfast, you are likely to come home with bread, sandwiches and orange juice.
1. How many ways are mentioned to save money at the supermarket ?| A．Four. | B．Five. | C．Six. | D．Seven. |
| A．丢弃，不使用 | B．出售 | C．使用 | D．冲洗 |
| A．hungry | B．full | C．excited | D．sad |
| A．You should make a list before going to the supermarket. |
| B．The biggest package is always the cheapest in the supermarket. |
| C．Reducing your shopping times can help you save both time and money. |
| D．Only use a basket or a shopping cart if it’s really necessary. |
| A．Make a list before you shop. | B．Compare the prices when you are shopping. |
| C．Shopping tips about saving money at the supermarket. | D．Shop when you are full. |
【推荐3】Toothpaste (牙膏) does more than just keep our teeth bright and white. It can be used wisely in many other ways. Here are some useful tips that can save us time and money, and leave a fresh smell — using toothpaste!
| Clean a Dirty Mirror If you want to clean a dirty bathroom mirror, try to put a bit of toothpaste on the mirror and wipe it dry. The glass can be cleaned up beautifully. And doing this can also stop the mirror from fogging. Then you can still see yourself in the mirror after taking a shower. |
| Remove the Unpleasant Food Smell Have some bad food smell, like the smell of onions or fish, on your hands? You can remove it by washing your hands with toothpaste. You’ll be fresh-smelling in no time. |
| Make Your Sports Shoes Whiter This time, clean your sports shoes by yourself, not by your mother. Wipe some toothpaste around your shoes and then clean it with a wet cloth. See? Your shoes are white as new! |
1. The passage mainly tell us________.
| A．how to buy the toothpaste. | B．how to choose the toothpaste. |
| C．how to use toothpaste wisely. | D．how to save us time and money. |
| A．腐蚀 | B．破碎 | C．起雾 | D．变干 |
| A．ask you mother to clean it | B．clean it after taking a shower |
| C．wipe it and keep it dry | D．clean it with some toothpaste |
| A．toothpaste can clean a dirty mirror | B．toothpaste can remove the food smell |
| C．toothpaste can help you clean your sports shoes | D．toothpaste can make your ring become new again |
| A．in a science magazine. | B．in an advertisement(广告) |
| C．in a history book. | D．in a poster |
【推荐1】Some English and American people like to invite friends to have a meal at home. But do you know what you should do if your English or American friends invite you to their homes? Let’s take a look!
Dinner parties usually start between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and end at about 11:00 p.m. Ask your hosts what time you should arrive. It’s polite to bring flowers, chocolates, a book or a bottle of wine as a gift.
Do you want to be polite? Say how much you like the room, or the pictures on the wall. But remember not to ask how much the things cost. You may start the meal with soup, or something small as a “starter”, then you’ll have meat or fish with vegetables, and then a dessert and coffee. It’s polite to finish everything on your plate. Some people eat bread with their meal, but not everyone does.
Did you enjoy the evening? Call your hosts the next day, or write them a short “thank you” letter. Perhaps it seems funny to you, but English and American people say “thank you, thank you, thank you” all the time.
根据短文内容提供的信息选择最佳答案。
1. The underlined word “invite” in the passage means “ _________ ” in Chinese.
| A．询问 | B．邀请 | C．结束 |
| A．four hours | B．five hours | C．one day |
a.Have some soup.
b.Have a cup of coffee.
c.Have meat or fish with vegetables.
d.Take a gift to a host’s home.
| A．d-b-c-a | B．b-d-a-c | C．d-a-c-b |
| A．You can have some desserts in an English friend’s home. |
| B．We can go to an English party at any time. |
| C．It’s good to tell the hosts that you like the dinner party. |
| A．It tells about the food at an English or American friend’s dinner party. |
| B．It tells about how to be polite at an English or American friend’s home. |
| C．It tells about what to take when going to an English or American party. |
【推荐2】If you are traveling to the United States, you will need to understand the common way to say hello—a handshake. Friends shake hands. Women, men and even children can shake hands. Shaking hands also seems simple, but there are some important things to remember.
If you give a weak handshake, the other person might think that you’re not kind. He or She might also feel that you don’t like him or her or you don’t want to touch him or her. Shake hands with men and women the same way. But if you shake hands with a very old person or a small child, you should be careful not to hurt them.
The most common handshake should have three shakes and then you should let go. Don’t worry if Americans shake hands a little longer.
It’s special to you. You need to find a comfortable strong handshake that shows what you are like. Because the handshake allows people to touch, the hand should be warm, clean and dry.
Warm: Put your hands into your pockets before you shake hands.
Clean: If you know you’re going to meet someone, wash your hands so they’ll be clean.
Dry:
根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项，使短文意思通顺、内容完整。
| A．This will warm them. |
| B．Shake hands strongly. |
| C．Your handshake is like your smile. |
| D．Some people don’t know how long to keep shaking. |
| E．Everyone gets nervous and your hands may get wet. |
【推荐3】Dads have Father’s Day. Moms have Mother’s Day. Kids have Children’s Day. But, do our grandparents have a special holiday? Yes, they do! The Double Ninth Festival is a special day for elderly people in China. The festival is on the ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendar （阴历） . As the Chinese word for nine has the same sound as the word for long, people take the Double Ninth Festival to show their wishes of long life for elderly people.
There are many traditions for this festival. On that day, families get together and climb mountains for luck and in the hope that elderly people will live much longer. They also drink chrysanthemum wine （菊花酒） and wear a plant called zhuyu to celebrate it. Both chrysanthemum and zhuyu are regarded as clean plants that can clean houses and cure （治疗） diseases.
Respecting elderly people is shown not only on this special day but also in daily life. For example, when an older person enters a room, everyone stands up. When there are several guests at the table, the host usually introduces them from the oldest to the youngest. When a younger person is presenting something to an older person, two hands are used. On a crowded subway or bus, younger people always offer their seats to elderly people.
In 2012, a new version(版本) of the 24 Filial Exemplars （《二十四孝》） was published. It is to show the new generation how to love and care for their parents in the modern age. Different from the old collection of stories in ancient China about obedient (顺从的) children, the new rules suggest that we should often visit parents and help them use the internet. Some ideas in the list, like telling our parents how much we love them and supporting single parents who want to remarry, are seen as completely new.
To respect elderly people is a traditional virtue（美德） in China. That’s because the Chinese know that elderly people have knowledge and experience that young people can learn from. So, Chinese people are proud of being old. Besides, to respect the elderly people is to respect yourself tomorrow.
1. The purpose of choosing the double ninth day to celebrate for the elderly people is _________.| A．to show wishes of long life for elderly people. |
| B．it’s a special day for elderly people in China |
| C．the Chinese word for nine has the same sound as the word for long |
| A．Families climbing mountains together. |
| B．Visiting parents and helping them use the internet |
| C．Drinking chrysanthemum wine |
| A．What young people usually do on this festival. |
| B．Examples of respecting older people in daily life. |
| C．Why we should respect older people. |
| A．It means they have more virtues than others. |
| B．It means they have knowledge and experience. |
| C．It means what they did in the past was meaningful |
| A．Traditions for the Double Ninth Festival |
| B．Showing respect for elderly people |
| C．The reasons for respecting elderly people |
