People use their mouths for many things. In the English language, there are many expressions using the word “mouth”. But some of them are not so nice.
Sometimes, people say something to a friend or a family member. Later they regret because it hurts that person’s feelings. Or they tell the person something they didn’t mean to tell. The speaker might say: “I really put my foot in my mouth this time.”
Sometimes when one person is speaking, he says the same thing that his friend is going to say. When this happens, the friend might say: “You took the words right out of my mouth!” Sometimes a person has a bad or sad experience with another person. He might say that experience “left a bad taste in my mouth.” Or the person possibly has a very frightening (可怕的) experience, like having an angry dog running after him. He might say: “I had my heart in my mouth.”
Some people have lots of money because they were born into a very rich family. You might say the person “was born with a silver spoon (银勺) in his mouth”. He is the opposite of a person living from “hand to mouth”. This person is very poor and only has enough money for the most important things in life, like food.
1. The underlined word “regret” may mean ________.| A．feel sorry | B．feel excited | C．feel proud | D．feel surprised |
| A．excited | B．afraid | C．surprised | D．happy |
| A．busy | B．hard | C．easy | D．rich |
| A．Different Uses of Mouth | B．People and Their Mouths |
| C．Expressions about Mouth | D．The Importance of Mouth |
| A．In a science fiction. | B．In a travel guide. |
| C．In an advertisement. | D．In a culture magazine. |
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【推荐1】Millions of British people have given up the traditional “thank you” and took the place of it with the less formal(正式的) “cheers”, according to a survey.
Although the common person will say “thank you” nearly 5,000 times a year, one in three are more likely to add a “cheers” or “ta” where it’s needed to show they are fashionable.
One in twenty now say “nice one” instead, while the younger are more likely to offer a “cool” than a “thank you”.
“Merci”, “fab” and even “gracias” were also listed as common expressions to use, as “much appreciated(感激)”.
One in twenty who took part in the survey of 2,000 people by the Food Network UK for Thank You Day, which is marked on November 24, 2011, said a formal “thank you” was now not often needed in everyday conversation. More than one in ten adults said they regularly(有规律地) won’t say thank you if they are in a bad mood. Most people stated(陈述) that saying thank you was something that their parents trained them. A huge 70 percent of those who are questioned will say thank you to a person’s face without even meaning it, while one fifth avoid(避免)saying it when they know they should.
It seems our friends and family get the stress of our bad manners. Half of them admit (承认) they’re not good at thanking those closest to them. Many of them explain that they don’t say “thank you” because their family “already know I’m thankful”.
When spoken words won’t do, it falls to a nice text to do the job for most people.
One third will still send a handwritten thank-you note---but 45 percent admit it’s been more than six months since they tried to send one.
A quarter of British people say “thank you” with food, with 23 percent cooking a meal to show their appreciation to someone. Another 15 percent make a cake.
It follows that 85 percent of people will be angry because of not getting the gratitude (感激)they feel they should receive.
1. Most of the people who took part in the survey say that they say “thank you” _______.
| A．when they are in good mood | B．completely out of habit |
| C．when they feel truly grateful | D．purely out of politeness |
| A．different ways of expressing gratitude are all fashionable |
| B．people should avoid saying “thank you” nowadays |
| C．a thank-you note is still appreciated by most people |
| D．people in a bad mood never say “thank you” |
| A．Most people express their gratitude to others by buying food for them. |
| B．About fifty percent of people try not to say thank you when they should. |
| C．Most people may feel natural when they fail to receive others’ gratitude. |
| D．Many people think it unnecessary to say thanks to their family members. |
【推荐2】Everyday, 340 million people speak it. One billion people are learning it and it is said that by 2050, half of the world’s population will be using it. What are we talking about? That is global language—English.
The English language started in Britain in the 5th century. It is a mixed language. It was built up when German, Scandinavian and French invaders settled in England and created a common language for communication.
Today it is the official language of the UK, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa and Ireland as well as many islands in the Caribbean. Many other countries and regions use it for politics and business, for example, India, Pakistan, Nigeria and the Philippines. English is also one of the official languages of Hong Kong.
But global advertising and pop music mean that in most countries, you will see or hear some English. Thanks to McDonalds, we all know about "burgers", "fries" and "milkshakes". Songs by Madonna, Britney Spears and Celine Dion are in English. We can sing along, even if we do not understand what we are singing!
English is a messy language. Every year, dictionaries include new words that talk about popular culture, for example, computer-related words such as "blogging", "download" and "chat room". Also included are words that teenagers use. Who does not know "cool", "OK" and “hello” ?
Other languages also influence English. Many English words come from French. Words like "cafe" and expressions like "c'est la vie" (that is life) are all part of the English language. On the other hand, the French language includes English words like "le weekend" and "le camping". German words are also part of English. Words like "kindergarten" come from the German language.
Recently, British people have become interested in "yoga". But the word comes from an ancient Hindu language in India.
1. The English language has a history of _________.| A．over 2000 years | B．over 500 years | C．over 1500 years | D．over 1000 years |
| A．because of | B．thankful to | C．not until | D．as if. |
| A．It has been changing all the time. |
| B．It has borrowed words from all the other languages. |
| C．French words are used by the English because dictionaries have French words. |
| D．Singers and film stars have the greatest influence on language. |
| A．One billion people. |
| B．More than 340 million. |
| C．Almost all the people in the world. |
| D．Not mentioned above, but the number is growing rapidly. |
| A．the USA | B．Nigeria | C．the Philippines | D．Norway |
【推荐3】One of the things to be learnt in a foreign language is guessing what kind of thing to come when listening to someone talking. People do this all the time in their own language, so it is necessary to do this in a foreign language, too. Here are some examples:
(1) “What’s the matter?” “I went to a party last night, so I…”
(2) “I feel so tired these days.” “I think you’d better…”
(3) “Of course, she never stops talking. She is one of the most…”
You can see from the above three examples that the context (上下文) helps a lot in understanding what is being talked about. So “guessing” is very important in understanding English, especially spoken English.
1. This passage mainly tells us about ________.| A．how to communicate with someone | B．the importance of “guessing” in learning a foreign language |
| C．some examples of right guessing | D．how important it is to guess all the time |
| A．…so I didn’t have a good time | B．…so I went to bed very late |
| C．…so I felt unhappy | D．…so I got up very early |
| A．I think you’d better be more careful |
| B．I think you’d better have something to drink |
| C．I think you’d better get some help from your friends |
| D．I think you’d better have a good rest and take good care of yourself |
| A．She is one of the most talkative women | B．She is one of the most beautiful women |
| C．She is one of the most famous speakers | D．She is one of the most famous movie stars |
| A．the only way |
| B．more important in spoken English than in written English |
| C．more important than any other way |
| D．more important in written English than in spoken English |
【推荐1】What do you do on the Fourth of July, American Independence (独立) Day? Some kids like to have a picnic. Many people like to set off fireworks (放烟花).
Fireworks first began in China. They are very old. Later, fireworks went to Europe. Men set them off when they won a war (战争).
Fireworks have bright colors. They can be red and blue and green and white. They can be small. They can be very big. They can be quiet or loud. Many towns set off fireworks on July 4th. On that day, we won a war against England and became free. Now, we light fireworks as a symbol of winning the war. But fireworks have hurt (伤害) kids. Fires have burned down (烧毁) trees. Be careful!
1. What do many people do on July 4th?| A．Have a war. | B．Light fires. | C．Eat fireworks. | D．Set off fireworks. |
| A．Europe | B．China | C．picnics | D．England |
| A．winning a war | B．having a picnic | C．red and blue | D．burning down trees |
| A．They start wars. | B．They are loud. |
| C．They may hurt kids. | D．They are green and white. |
| A．China | B．England | C．America | D．Europe |
【推荐2】As we are writing this book, we are in Venice, Italy speaking at a meeting on cultural differences.
If we had never travelled to Italy, we would have been shocked by what we’d experienced. All cultures walk on the same side of the pavement as they drive on the road. This means if you’re British, Australian, South African or a New Zealander, you drive and walk to the left. What you’d find is that Italians sometimes bump into you as you walk on the pavement because, as they come near and you move to your left, they move to their right.
You’d also be shocked when you go to shake hands to say goodbye to an Italian but, instead, you get a kiss on both cheeks. “As I was leaving, the Italian man kissed me on both cheeks. I was tying my shoelaces(鞋带) at the time!” Woody Allen wrote in her article.
As you talk with local Italians, they seem to stand in your space, holding your arms, talking over the top of you, shouting in fact, and sounding angry about everything. But these things are a normal part of everyday friendly Italian communication. Not all things in all cultures mean the same things.
When they talk, Italians use their entire arms and body, while English people and Germans stand at attention. Italians keep their hands held high as a way to mean that they want to go on talking. Arm touching during an Italian conversation doesn’t show love or affection, but is nothing more than a way of stopping the listener from raising his hands and taking the turn to talk. To interrupt an Italian you must catch his hands in mid air and hold them down.
1. According to Paragraph 2, we can know that Italians ________.| A．drive and walk to the right | B．drive on the same side as the British |
| C．like to bump into others when they walk | D．do not walk on the same side as they drive |
| A．To shake hands. | B．To tie the shoelaces. | C．To stand at attention. | D．To kiss on both cheeks. |
| A．move your entire body | B．hold down his hands | C．look at the floor | D．raise his hands |
| A．All cultures drive and walk on the same side. | B．If you walk in Italy, don’t bump into others. |
| C．Things do not mean the same in all cultures. | D．If you travel to Italy, you will be shocked. |
【推荐3】Japanese students are in school for 240 days a year. They even go to school on Saturdays. The school starts in April and ends next March.
In Japanese schools, some students wear school uniforms, and others wear everyday clothes. Many students wear yellow hats when they walk to and from school, because yellow hats make it easy for the divers to see them. The hats can stop accidents（事故）.
They learn math, reading science and social studies. They also learn to use computers and speak English. The teachers are very strict with them and students there work very hard. But they still have fun spending time with their friends during the lunchtime at school.
Japanese students do many activities. They go on field trip（实地考察）. They learn music and art. School clubs are part of their life. They not only study hard, but also do lots of other things, such as cleaning the school and helping others.
1. Students in Japan are in school for about ________ months a year.| A．24 | B．240 | C．16 | D．8 |
| A．they like yellow |
| B．their teachers ask them to wear |
| C．it’s easy for the drivers to see them |
| D．they need to keep warm |
| A．math | B．cooking | C．science | D．reading |
| A．愉快的 | B．幽默的 | C．严格的 | D．冷漠的 |
| A．School Subjects in Japan |
| B．Japanese Teachers |
| C．Students’ Life in Japan |
| D．Yellow Hats in Japan |
【推荐1】When talking about the Chinese food going abroad, you can’t forget River Snail Rice Noodles, or Luosifen. It is one of the most popular snacks in Liuzhou City, Guangxi province. The dish is famous for its strong smell. Do you know how to make Luosifen?
The first step is to prepare some rice noodles, river snails and different kinds of ingredients. To make it, firstly, people should soak (浸泡) the rice noodles in water until they are soft. After that, wash the river snails and make soup. When the rice noodles and the soup are ready, then boil rice noodles with sour bamboo shoots (酸竹笋), dried tofu skin, fresh vegetables and peanuts in river snail soup. The taste mostly comes from the sour bamboo shoots. This ingredient gives Luosifen its unique taste. “Without the sour bamboo shoots, Luosifen will lose its soul (灵魂), “some people say.
In the 1970s, Luosifen was just a cheap street snack in Liuzhou. People outside of the city knew little about it. It became an intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) of Guangxi in 2008. Four years later, a popular Chinese food show, A Bite of China, made Luosifen known to the public and then it became a household name. From then on, Luosifen has become popular across China.
Now more and more Luosifen restaurants are opened not only in the big cities in China, but also in many foreign countries like the US, Australia, Germany and so on. People can also buy instant (速食的) Luosifen online on apps such as Taobao and Tiktok. You can enjoy Luosifen wherever you like.
1. Luosifen is famous for its ________.| A．price | B．ingredients | C．smell | D．history |
| A．boil the rice noodles | B．soak the rice noodles in water |
| C．wash the river snails | D．make the river snail soup |
| A．special | B．similar | C．normal | D．simple |
| A．Because of its unique taste and smell. |
| B．Because of a TV program called A Bite of China. |
| C．Because it became an intangible cultural heritage of Guangxi. |
| D．Because many Luosifen restaurants opened in Beijing, Shanghai and other places. |
| A．Making Luosifen is easy. |
| B．Luosifen becomes popular both in China and foreign countries. |
| C．The history of Luosifen. |
| D．Many people buy Luosifen online. |
【推荐2】①Most people have a place to call home on Earth. What about in outer space? The International Space Station(ISS) became our first “home” in space in 2000. It welcomed its first crew(队) that year, paving the way(铺平道路) for 20 years of future research.
②“You just have this impression that we’re all citizens(公民) of not a country, but of the planet,” former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly told National Geographic about working in ISS. “We’re all in this thing called humanity(人类) together.”
③Over the past 20 years, the ISS has mainly been used as a science lab, hosting 241 people from 19 countries, according to NASA. They have gone on spacewalks, done research on how space affects the human body, and even grown plants in space.
④ ▲ . For example, the station’s water purification(净化) technology has been used in poor areas to provide clean drinking water. The station also helps to warn us of natural disasters(灾难), such as earthquakes.
⑤However, after being our home in space for over 7,000 days, the station is starting to get old. It has leaked(泄漏) air a few times. Scientists think that the station can keep working until 2024. After that, scientists will bring it down to Earth. It is believed that Earth’s atmosphere(大气) will burn up most of the station. Other debris(残骸) will fall into the Pacific Ocean.
⑥In the future, space will be home to more stations like the ISS. NASA is building a space station that is smaller than the ISS near the moon. Also, China will have its own space station up in 2022.
1. What did Scott Kelly feel about his work in space?| A．Comfortable | B．Proud | C．Bored | D．Lonely |
(a. gone on spacewalks b. provide clean water for poor areas c. stopped earthquakes
d. learned how space affects the human body e. grown plants )
| A．abc | B．abd | C．ade | D．bde |
| A．We don’t know why we call the ISS our first “home”. |
| B．The station has also done something good to us on earth. |
| C．You want to know who has visited the ISS over the years. |
| D．People may wonder how scientists live on the station. |
(Para. 1=① Para. 2= ② Para. 3=④ Para. 4=④ Para. 5=⑤ Para. 6=⑥)
| A．①；②③④⑤；⑥ | B．①；②③④；⑤⑥ |
| C．①②；③④；⑤⑥ | D．①②；③④⑤；⑥ |
Giving gifts （presents） is a perfect way of showing how much you care for someone. People often give gifts during special times such as birthdays, graduations, and weddings. You can gift someone closest to you at any time of the year, even if there is nothing special to celebrate.
So, how do you choose a perfect gift for your loved one or a special friend?To find a right gift, you should do three things.
Know the Person’s Interests
You should find out what the person （人）likes most and then buy those kinds of gifts. If they love books, you should learn about their favorite writers. If they love traveling, you can get some postcards. By buying something that reflects （反映）the person’s interest, you can be sure they will like it, and this will help build the relationship.
Find Out if the Person Has a Problem
Gifts don’t have to be flashy （奢华的）things. They can be something that the person needs the most. And since presents should be a （Surprise, don’t ask your friends what they need. Listen to them carefully as they are likely to talk about a problem （问题）that they might be facing. Also, you can look around and find that area of life in which they might be facing a problem.
For example, a friend might be using an old pair of glasses. In such a case, you can find out more about the kind of glasses they wear, and then get them a new pair.
Give Them an Experience
Gifts don’t have to be things you can touch. They can be experiences （经历）that the person would enjoy. Studies have found that a person remembers an experience more than things. For example, if a friend loves a music group, you can take him or her to one of their concerts. It will be a surprise and an. experience that they will never forget.
In a word, you should always focus on （聚焦）finding the perfect gift. You can make the right choice by knowing a person’s interests. This will help you choose exciting things that reflect what the person loves. You should also think about giving something that helps to solve the person’s problem or choose to gift him or her an experience.
1. We give gifts to our family and friends to ________.| A．show our care for them | B．help them remember us |
| C．get gifts back from them | D．tell them something special |
| A．buy him a flashy thing | B．choose your favourite thing |
| C．find out your problem | D．help him with his problem |
| A．Giving an expensive present is a good idea. | B．An interesting experience can also be a gift. |
| C．We choose gifts by asking about one’s needs. | D．It’s a must to wait for a special time to give gifts. |
| A．What we can do to help friends celebrate the special days? | B．Why we should choose a gift to meet the person’s needs? |
| C．How to choose perfect gifts for our friends and family? | D．When to give presents to our family and good friends? |
