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Annie	I love making birthday cards. One day, when I was a student in South Korea, I made a birthday card for a local friend. But when I gave the card to her, she cried, “My name is written in red ink(墨水)!” She said in South Korea, a name written in red ink means that the person has died.
Adam	When I was a student in the UK, two local friends invited me to a pub(酒吧). We all had a drink and I drank mine quickly. I noticed my friends still had half-full glasses, so I bought another drink just for myself. Suddenly, my friends said, “You can’t do that. When in a pub in the UK, you should buy drinks for you and your friends.” I was so sorry, but luckily, they didn’t blame(责怪) me.
Sandra	I spent a year studying in Germany. Once I went to a speech, at the end of the speech, all the students knocked on their desks. I was shocked and confused(困惑的). A student told me that in Germany, students knock on their desks instead of clapping hands(拍手) to show they like something.
Zoe	When I was a student in France, a local friend invited me to her home for lunch. I learned it’s impolite to put your hands under the table from that time, because during the meal, all her family members had their hands on the table except me. I was very embarrassed.

1. In South Korean culture, if Annie writes her friend’s name in red ink, it means ______.

A．Annie is dead

B．someone is dead

C．Annie’s friend is dead

D．no one is dead

2. Why didn’t Adam buy drinks for his friends?

A．Because he had no money.	B．Because it was the custom.
C．Because they didn’t finish theirs.	D．Because they didn’t need any more.

3. To show they like the speech, the students ______ in Germany.

A．stood up	B．knocked on the desks
C．clapped their hands	D．put their hands on the desks

4. What should people pay attention to when they have a meal in France?

A．Put their hands on the table.	B．Knock on their desks.
C．Buy drinks for everyone.	D．Write everyone’s name in red ink.

【推荐2】The late president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, once said: “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to a man in his own language, that goes to his heart.”

Mandela understood that our mother language is a very close thing to us. For people who speak their mother language, it helps them keep their traditions. Their language is the bridge with their ancestors (祖先). And it is also how they think about the future.

So it's a serious thing that a language disappears (消失). Over the last century, more than 400 languages have died out. Some languages are now spoken only by a few people, like Yagan in Chile. Africa and South America are also places where many languages are imperiled (处于危险的).

Why are humans speaking fewer languages than we once did? The answer has something to do with globalization (全球化). Nowadays, it's more useful to speak certain languages—English is one example. This has killed some languages, usually ones spoken by fewer people.

The United Nations has set Feb 21 as International Mother Language Day. This work is very important. As US writer Rita Mae Brown wrote, “Language is the map of the culture. It tells where its people come from and where they are going”.

1. How does the writer introduce (介绍，引入) the topic?

A．By using a famous person’s words.	B．By asking difficult questions.
C．By giving good examples.	D．By explaining special things.

2. According to Nelson Mandela, a man’s mother language _____________.

A．doesn’t go to his head	B．can’t explain things better
C．carries certain feelings	D．helps talk to their ancestors

3. Which is the most suitable (适合的) place in the passage for the sentence, “But some people aren’t prepared to accept the earth with fewer and fewer languages”?

A．At the beginning of Paragraph 2	B．At the beginning of Paragraph 3
C．At the beginning of Paragraph 4	D．At the beginning of Paragraph 5

4. What can we infer (推断) from the passage?

A．The US writer Rita Mae Brown does not agree with Nelson Mandela.

B．The United Nations wants people to care more about dying languages.

C．People in Chile do not speak their mother languages any more.

D．There will be more and more languages in the world soon.

【推荐3】I arrived in the UK last weekend to learn English. So far I have already had a few friends and had some traditional English food here. But after having three days of hamburgers, sandwiches and potatoes, I thought none could be more delicious than Chinese food, especially my favorite—huo guo. You can’t imagine how excited I was when I got to know that there was going to be a free meal of hotpot to welcome the new students. On the way to the canteen, I seemed to smell huo guo in the air.

To my surprise, when I went into the room, I didn’t see any sign of huo guo. Where was it?

With many questions in my mind, I sat down to have the free meal. After talking with an English girl, I got to know that Chinese huo guo is completely different from hotpot. Chinese huo guo is written in two words—hot pot; and hotpot, one word, is a traditional English dish.

Hotpot is made from mutton and onion. On the top are pieces of potatoes. People put it in the oven all day in a heavy pot at a low heat. It takes very little effort to prepare. You can often see it at parties in the UK because it’s easy to prepare for a large number of people and is not expensive.

Hotpot doesn’t taste bad. However, I still miss huo guo, hot pot, two words!

1. The writer felt excited when she thought she would ________.

A．try traditional English food	B．learn English in the UK
C．meet some new friends	D．have her favorite huo guo

2. The underlined word“canteen”means“________”in Chinese.

A．宿舍

B．餐厅

C．实验室

D．体育馆

3. Why is hotpot often prepared for parties?

A．Because it’s easy to prepare.	B．Because it’s very popular.
C．Because it’s quite expensive.	D．Because it’s good for health.

4. After the free meal, the writer learned that ________.

A．“hotpot”wasn’t“hot pot”

B．hotpot took little time to cook

C．hotpot wasn’t traditional in the UK

D．the English girl knew nothing about hotpot

【推荐1】Copenhagen is a city full of fairy tales(童话故事). If you want to explore it, you have to spend a long time and walk slower to enjoy yourself. Copenhagen was the first city to have a street for walkers only. The city has less traffic noise and pollution than any other European city.

Walking along the river banks, you’ll see the Amalienborg Palace first. The king’s family are living there.

Churches and castles(城堡) show us the original city. Copenhagen became the capital of Denmark in the early 15th century. But fires in the 18th century completely destroyed the old wooden buildings. Much of what we see today dates back to(追溯到) the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Keep going, and you’ll see the Christiansborg Palace. The town of Copenhagen began there. Then you are going to Nyhavn, a waterway, which was dug from 1670 to 1673. When you see it, you’ll understand why Hans Christian Andersen made this beautiful waterway his home. Nyhavn is a peaceful and wonderful place. You’ll usually see some rich people walk along here.

If you walk there, you can enjoy the old trees, the colorful lights and the beautiful gardens. You might feel as if you were in a fairy tale.

1. The underlined word “explore” in Paragraph 1 probably means in Chinese.

A．探索

B．进入

C．找到

D．离开

2. Which of the following European capital cities has the least traffic noise and pollution?

A．London.

B．Rome.

C．Paris.

D．Copenhagen.

3. We can not see ________ in Copenhagen today.

A．the old wooden buildings	B．the Amalienborg Palace
C．churches and castles	D．the Christiansborg Palace

4. Which of the following is TRUE about Nyhavn?

A．It has a history of 383 years.

B．Andersen made it his home.

C．Rich people seldom walk along it.

D．It’s a fictitious(虚构的) place in a fairy tale.

5. What does the passage mainly talk about?

A．Preventing fires.	B．Visiting Copenhagen.
C．Writing fairy tales.	D．Digging a waterway.

【推荐2】Different countries have different greeting customs．Now let's read this article to know more about the greeting customs in different cultures．

France French people greet each other with a handshake，but close friends kiss each other on both cheeks（面颊）when they meet．They do this when meeting and before leaving．

South Korea In South Korea，it is a sign of respect for people to bow when greeting each other．In South Korea，a bow is followed by a handshake．However，South Korea women do not shake hands with Western men；instead，they bow slightly．

Brazil Kissing women on the cheek is a common way of greeting．In a formal situation，a handshake is often done to show respect．Men should shake hands before and after meeting，and once they have become familiar（熟悉的）with each other，a light hug is often given to each other．

Ghana In a social situation，it's polite to greet everyone in the room．A handshake is used in greeting，and the palm（手掌）must directly touch the palm of the other．It's considered impolite to touch the back of the hand．

1. Two close French friends will kiss each other on the     when they meet．

A．palm

B．cheek

C．back

D．arm

2. South Korean women do not shake hands with     ．

A．Western men	B．Western women
C．Chinese men	D．Chinese women

3. In Brazil，it is very common to     for two familiar men．

A．touch the palm	B．kiss on the cheek
C．bow to each other	D．give a light hug

4. Which of the following customs is about Ghana？     

A．Friends can give a light hug to each other．

B．People can give a nod or a handshake to others．

C．It's impolite to touch the back of the hand．

D．Family members can greet each other with a kiss．

5. Which is probably the best title for the passage？     

A．Greeting Customs in Different Cultures	B．How to Behave Politely
C．All Bad Ways to Greet People	D．Friends Should Greet Each Other

【推荐3】Tea and coffee are two of the most popular drinks in the world. However, people usually like one more than the other. These drinks also have different uses.

Tea drinking started in China over 4, 000 years ago. Tea is made from leaves. These days, some people drink tea for health, using it to help with stress or losing weight. However, most people in tea-drinking countries think of tea as more than just a healthy drink. In fact, tea drinking in some countries is a part of the culture. In Turkey （土耳其）, tea is always there when people meet. Whether in someone’s home or a company, tea is always offered as a way of welcoming. In the UK, homes and offices usually have tea time. Tea and other dishes are served at tea time in the afternoon. It is a way of relaxing with friends or co-workers （同事）.

Coffee came much later than tea, just over 1, 000 years ago. Coffee is made from coffee beans. Something in the coffee beans makes a person feel active. Most people do not drink coffee to relax. Instead, they drink coffee to get going. Many people drink coffee in the morning to help them keep sober so that they can put their whole heart in their work. Others will also drink coffee during short breaks in the afternoon to keep going through the working day. Some people may visit coffee shops just to meet and talk with friends. However, many people in coffee shops drink coffee while working on their computers.

根据短文内容选择最佳答案。
1. The underlined word “sober” in the passage means “________” in Chinese.

A．混沌的

B．清醒的

C．愉悦的

2. Tea drinking started in ________.

A．China

B．the UK

C．Turkey

3. According to the passage, people in the UK ________.

A．drink tea to put on weight

B．think of tea as a bad drink

C．have tea to relax themselves

4. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A．Coffee came much earlier than tea.

B．Some people meet and talk with friends in coffee shops.

C．Coffee is made from coffee beans.

5. What is the best title of the passage?

A．The Smells of Tea and Coffee

B．The Different Cultures of Tea and Coffee

C．The Different Ways of Making Tea and Coffee