Some British and American people like to invite friends for a meal at home. You should not be upset(不安的) if your English friends don't invite you home. It doesn't mean they don't like you.
Dinner parties usually start between 7 and 8 p.m.and end at about 11. Ask your hosts what time you should arrive. It's polite to bring flowers, chocolates or a bottle of wine as a gift.
Usually the evening starts with drinks and snacks. If you want to be extra(额外的) polite? Say how much you like the room,or the pictures on the wall.But remember it's not polite to ask how much things cost.
In many families, the husband sits at one of the table and the wife sits at the other end. They eat with their guests.
You'll probably start the meal with soup or something small, then you'll have meat or fish with vegetables, and then dessert, followed by coffee. It's polite to finish everything on your plate and to take more if you want it.
Did you enjoy the evening? Call your hosts the next day, or write them a short "thank you" letter. British and American people like to say "thank you" all the time!
1. How long does a dinner party usually last?| A．For 7 or 8 hours. | B．For 11 hours. | C．For 3 or 4 hours. | D．It is uncertain. |
| A．come at a proper time | B．bring some gifts to your host |
| C．say something nice about the host’s room | D．ask how much the host’s furniture costs |
| A．To eat up everything on your plate. |
| B．To ask for more if you really like it. |
| C．To leave some food to show you are not hungry |
| D．To call your host the next day to express your thanks. |
| A．British and American people don’t like to invite friends at home. |
| B．The proper behaviors to be a guest in the home of British and American people. |
| C．You will be upset if your British or American friends invite you home. |
| D．British and American people like to say “thank you” all the time. |
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【推荐1】Tea, coffee and cocoa are three major drinks all over the world. However, tea is drunk by the largest number of people in the world. Tea, as well as silk and porcelain(陶瓷), began to be known by the world 1,000 years ago and has been an important Chinese export(出口物) since then.
Tea has a history of over 4, 000 years and China is the home of tea. In ancient China, tea was used as a kind of medicine, while nowadays people drink it every day.
Longjing, Pu'er, Wulong and Tieguanyin are all famous tea. Thanks to the mild climate(温和的气候)and rich earth in Fujian, Zhejiang and Yunnan, tea is produced mainly in these provinces.
The word for tea in many different languages came from Chinese like"tea" in English; "cha' i" in Russian.And the Japanese word for tea is written exactly the same as it is in Chinese.
Over the past centuries, Chinese people have developed their special tea culture, which includes tea planting, tea making, tea drinking and so on. Tea is also popular in some sayings, like"A friendship between gentlemen is like a cup of tea. "In dances, songs, poems and novels,tea is often mentioned, too.
1. How many kinds of drinks are mentioned in this passage?| A．Three | B．Four | C．Five |
| A．people there like drinking tea. |
| B．it rains a lot there. |
| C．the natural environment is good for growing tea. |
| A．Britain | B．China | C．Russia |
| A．China' s tea culture is almost the same as that in other countries . |
| B．Tea is very popular in Chinese sayings. |
| C．China has a special tea culture . |
| A．Tea in China | B．How to plant tea | C．Drinks in the world |
【推荐2】What are people supposed to do when they greet? How do you greet your friends or visitors? In most countries, people shake hands when they meet. But some are different. What are they? Read on to find out!
Aloha （你好）, Hawaii!
Where is this girl from? She is from Hawaii, US. Flowers are here and there in Hawaii. People use them to welcome visitors. They put a flower lei （夏威夷花环）around your neck. They say "aloha" to you!
Cheek （脸颊）kissing in France
These two women are from France. This country is famous for its people’s romantic way of greeting. They touch their cheeks and make a kissing sound.
Take a bath together
Come and take a bath! When you visit Indians in Brazil, they will invite you to take a bath in a river with them. What a fun way of greeting!
Bowing
This girl is from Thailand. People there press their palms （手掌）together and bow to greet each other. If you make your hands higher or take a lower bow, you show more respect to others.
Touching noses
The Maoris in New Zealand touch their noses and foreheads （额头）to greet each other. What's that for? They share their breath with their guests. They think it is the best way to greet others.
1. How do people greet in most countries when they meet?| A．Kiss cheek. | B．Take a bath together. | C．Shake hands. | D．Touch noses. |
| A．Because there are many flowers in Hawaii. |
| B．Because the visitors like flowers. |
| C．Because flowers can be made into flower leis. |
| D．Because Hawaii is a country that is famous for flowers. |
| A．Brazil | B．Thailand | C．New Zealand | D．France |
| A．Indians in Thailand love bathing in a river very much. |
| B．People in Thailand press their palms together and bow to greet each other. |
| C．The Maoris touch their cheeks and foreheads to greet each other. |
| D．Americans like to share their breath with their guests. |
“Can I have a glass of hot water?” This is a very common question in a restaurant.
For many westerners, the idea of drinking hot water is very strange (奇怪的). However, most Chinese people think the Americans’ habit of drinking ice water is also strange and even unhealthy. Some old people would take a tea kettle (茶壶) when they travel.
| A．Which is better for the body, hot water or cold? |
| B．For many Chinese people, nothing is more common than drinking hot water every day. |
| C．There is a story online about a British man, who has been in Beijing for over five years. |
| D．With the young people growing up, will drinking hot water become a less popular life habit? |
| E．Westerners wonder why Chinese people drink hot water as Chinese are wondering why westerners drink cold water. |
| F．Chinese doctors are encouraging (鼓励) more people to take up the habit of drinking hot water especially for women. |
【推荐1】In China, there’re many different kinds of foods. Some of them are very popular. The most popular Chinese food is dumplings. Now let me tell you something about them.
Almost everyone in China likes dumplings very much, and there are many different kinds of dumplings. Some have meat and vegetables in them. Some have eggs in them. I like dumplings with vegetables and pork better than any other kinds.
Usually we make dumplings at home. If we have no time to make them, we can buy them from supermarket. Then we can take them home and eat them with vinegar. Spring Festival is very important in China. When it comes, we make dumplings. Usually we put a coin（硬币）in a dumpling. It is said that one will be lucky in the year if he eats the dumpling with the coin.
In the old days, people couldn’t often eat dumplings, because they were very poor. Now the condition（条件）has changed a lot, so people can eat dumplings usually.
1. In China, the most popular Chinese food is ________.| A．noodle | B．rice | C．dumplings | D．vegetables |
| A．meat | B．seafood | C．vegetables and beef | D．vegetables and pork |
| A．We have time | B．we are busy | C．we are happy | D．we are unhappy |
| A．糖 | B．酱油 | C．醋 | D．辣椒 |
| A．Most of the Chinese like dumplings very much. |
| B．It is said that if one eats the dumpling with the coin, he will be lucky in the year. |
| C．Now people are richer than before. |
| D．In the old days, people often ate dumplings because they were poor. |
【推荐2】Do you want to help the poor people around the world? Here are some charities that can help you do that.
K.L.D.S
This large organization improves the lives of children living in poverty（贫穷）around the world. They provide new clothes, toys, books and other products, as well as medical care. They’re also extremely well-run, and spend 99.5% of their money on programs that aim（目的）at helping children.
Contact Phone: 212-279-5493
Concern Worldwide US
This non-governmental organization has worked to reduce extreme poverty since it was founded in 1968. Work is mostly aimed at countries which are in the bottom 40 according to the UN Human Development Report.
Contact Phone: 353-1-417-7700
International Child Care
The Christian health development organization is working to fight poverty in Haiti. By providing important medical care for children and their families, ICC allows them to live happier and healthier lives in less danger of falling into poverty.
Contact Phone: 800-722-4453
Village Reach
Since 2000, this organization has worked to improve the developing world’s chance to healthcare by working together with business, governments, nonprofits, and other organizations. They aim to improve local infrastructure（基础设施）in poor country areas.
Contact Phone: 206-512-1530
ACF-USA
This organization’s efforts are mainly aimed at ending hunger worldwide. Their work save lives by fighting malnutrition, especially in times of crisis. Programs try to ensure long-term solutions for that purpose.
Contact Phone: 952-854-9000
根据短文内容，选择最佳选项。
1. K.I.D.S is an organization that _______.
| A．has a very long history |
| B．has no program now |
| C．aims to help the poor children around the word |
| D．mainly helps the poor children in African countries |
| A．for thirty | B．since it was founded in 2000 |
| C．only for the 40 countries listed by the US government | D．for the bottom 40 countries listed by a UN report mainly |
| A．help the hungry people worldwide |
| B．improve local infrastructure in poor country areas |
| C．work to fight poverty in Haiti |
| D．improve the medical care for the poor children |
| A．K.L.D.S. and ACF-USA. |
| B．K.L.D.S. and International Child Care. |
| C．Village Reach and ACF-USA. |
| D．Concern Worldwide US and International Child Care. |
| A．800-722-4453. | B．353-1417-7700. | C．952-854-9000. | D．212-279-5493. |
【推荐3】Here is some advice for English beginners (初学者).
| Listening | Listening is a great way to improve your pronunciation and intonation (语调). You can start by listening to short stories for children because these stories are usually easy. |
| Reading | Reading is a good way to help you learn new words. And it will also help you learn English grammar. Children’s books are great for beginners. |
| Vocabulary | When you meet new words in the reading, write them down in your notebook. You can write down their meanings in your native language to help you understand. |
| Speaking | While you are doing your reading exercise, read them aloud. You can also look for some articles (文章) to read on the Internet. |
Learning any language needs practice—lots of practice. You don’t have to spend hours studying each day. Just 30 minutes a day for four or five days a week will help you improve it.
1. Listening is a great way to improve your ________ and intonation.| A．words | B．spelling |
| C．stories | D．pronunciation |
| A．外国的 | B．外地的 | C．糟糕的 | D．本地的 |
| A．Enjoyable Experiences | B．Beautiful Home Towns |
| C．Some Advice for English Learning | D．A Boring Show |
【推荐1】Yesterday, I was reminded of the celebration of a great hero, Lei Feng. The memory of Lei Feng reminds all of us to serve others with our lives. The act of serving others is the spirit(精神) of true harmony(和谐)and prosperity.
When I was a teenager, my mother told me. " Michael, if you want to be successful in life, spend your life finding out where there are needs and help others. The more you help others fill their needs, the more your own needs will be filled.
_______I believe that this is the true spirit of what China is about—serving others rather than only serving oneself in almost six decades(十年) of living, I’ve found that life works this way. I choose to plant seeds （种子）everywhere when there is a need. I help those who need help without the thoughts of them paying me.
Serving others is a gift. When I give it to others, I not only get back far more than what I give, but I get back things that money can’t buy. I give them my actions, my work, my money and my soul. And the things that money can buy are those that truly make life beautiful and amazing.
1. The underlined word “prosperity” means_______ in Chinese.| A．骄傲 | B．繁荣 | C．反腐 | D．榜样 |
| A．So, I study very hard | B．So, I put myself to helping others. |
| C．So.I will travel around China | D．So, I start to plant seeds. |
| A．The memory of Lei Feng reminds all of us to serve others. |
| B．Michael's mother asked him to serve others when he was a teenager. |
| C．Michael helps others with money, work and so on. |
| D．Michael felt unhappy when he helped others. |
| A．Serving others is a gift | B．The spirit of China |
| C．How to plant seeds | D．A great hero Lei Feng |
| A．in a story book | B．In a newspaper |
| C．In a blog（博客） | D．In a fashion magazine |
【推荐2】Mrs. Brown, who lived alone in the Bridge Block, was asking for help because of her missing cat. “My baby has been missing for over a month now, and I want him back so badly,” said Mrs Brown. She said that Clyde, her 12-year-old cat, didn't come home for dinner more than a month ago. Although he was old and weak, Mrs Brown loved him a lot. The next morning he didn't appear for breakfast either. After Clyde missed an extra-special lunch, she called the police.
When the policeman asked her to describe Clyde, she told him that Clyde had beautiful green eyes, had all his teeth but was missing half of his left ear, and was twelve years old and totally white. She then told the officer that Clyde was about a foot high.
“Is Clyde your child or your pet?” the officer doubtfully asked. “Well, he's my cat, of course,” Mrs. Brown replied. “Lady, you're supposed to report missing PERSONS, not missing CATS,” said the angry policeman “Well, who can I report this to?” she asked. “You can't. you have to ask around your neighborhood or put up flyer（传单）.” replied the officer.
Mrs. Brown figured that a notice board would work a lot better than a piece of paper on a telephone pole. There was an empty billboard at the end of her street just off the highway. Cars only passed by smoothly between 2 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. The rest of the day, the highway was so full of drivers that no one moves. She took most of the money out of her saving account and rented the notice board with $3,000 for a month.
The month has passed, but Clyde has not appeared. Because she has almost no money in savings, Mrs Brown called the local newspaper to see if anyone could help her rent the notice board for just one more month. She is waiting but, so far, no one has stepped forward.
1. Why did Mrs. Brown keep on looking for her cat?| A．Because the cat was old and weak. | B．Because the cat was beautiful. |
| C．Because she regarded the cat as her child. | D．Because the cat was expensive. |
| A．In fact, Clyde was the son of Mrs. Brown. |
| B．The police would help to report the missing cat. |
| C．Mrs Brown couldn't find her cat if she put up flyer. |
| D．The policeman was impatient to Mrs. Brown. |
a. Mrs. Brown rented the notice but ran out of money.
b. Mrs Brown called the police for help.
c. Clyde didn't come home for lunch.
d. Mrs Brown called the local newspaper.
| A．b-a-c-d | B．c-b-a-d | C．c-b-d-a | D．b-a-d-c |
| A．It was very crowded on the highway between 2 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. |
| B．It cost 3000 dollars to rent the notice board for a month. |
| C．The local newspaper helped Mrs Brown find her cat. |
| D．Mrs. Brown would give up looking for her cat because of money. |
【推荐3】Once there was a king. He had two old ministers. One was kind and the other was bad. The bad minister often said bad words about the kind minister before the king. The king was very angry.
One day the king said to the bad minister, “Write two words on two pieces of paper. Write ‘live’ on one piece and ‘die’ on the other. Then put them in a jar and tell him to choose. If he takes out the paper with ‘live’ on it, I’ll let him go. If he takes out the paper with ‘die’ on it, I’ll kill him at once. ”
The bad minister was quite happy. He got two pieces of paper ready. He wrote ‘die’ on each piece of paper.
The kind old man came. He knew the bad minister wanted to kill him. He also knew the words on the two pieces were both “die”. But he knew what to do. Later the king had to keep his word and let the old minister go. Do you know what the kind man did about this at that time?
He chose a piece of paper and ate it, When they saw the word “die” on the other piece, the king and other ministers thought the word on the piece that the kind man had eaten must be “live”, so he saved his own life by his cleverness .
1. The king was angry with ________.| A．himself | B．the kind minister |
| C．the bad minister | D．all the ministers |
| A．The king. | B．The bad minister . |
| C．The kind minister. | D．The two ministers. |
| A．die | B．live | C．give it back | D．run |
| A．The kind minister didn’t want it |
| B．the bad minister couldn’t write the word |
| C．the king told the bad minister not to write it |
| D．the bad minister hated the kind minister and wanted to kill him |
| A．The king | B．The kind minister |
| C．The bad minister | D．All the other ministers |
Deborah Sampson was born in Massachusetts, US in 1760. She was the fifth oldest of the seven children in her family. The family was so poor that the mother sent the kids off to live with friends and relatives. At the age of 5, Deborah was taken in by an old woman and was then sent to work as a servant in another home one year later.
At the age of 10, she helped with the housework and worked on a farm for about eight years, growing to be about 173 cm tall, almost 30 cm taller than the average woman of her day. Hard physical work helped her develop a strong body.
She dreamed of going on some adventures. When the American Revolutionary War broke out in 1775, women were not allowed to serve in the army. But Deborah dressed herself to look like a man and joined the army in 1782. She called herself Robert Shurtliff.
One day, during an attack, Deborah was shot (射中) in the back and leg. Another soldier took her to the hospital. A doctor treated the wound on her back and asked if she had any other wounds. Deborah lied and said no. She was afraid that if the doctor examined her leg, he would find out her secret. The bullet was deep in her leg. Using a pocket knife, Deborah took it out. She left the hospital and continued to fight.
After the war ended, Deborah got married and had children. But she still longed for adventure. So she put on her soldier’s uniform and traveled around the country telling of her life as Robert Shurtliff, the young and brave soldier.
1. Deborah Sampson started to work as a servant in .| A．1760 | B．1765 | C．1766 | D．1770 |
| A．unusual height | B．long hair | C．poor childhood | D．beautiful face |
| A．she dressed herself like a man | B．she used a man’s name |
| C．she had a strong body | D．The old woman asked her |
| A．the pocket knife | B．the bullet | C．the secret | D．her leg |
| A．Deborah denied having another wound when being asked. |
| B．Deborah treated the wound in her leg by herself. |
| C．Deborah walked to the hospital after being shot. |
| D．Deborah went on fighting in the war after being treated. |
| A．Deborah’s adventurous life. | B．Reasons why Deborah liked adventures. |
| C．A big poor family Deborah had. | D．Fight for women’s right. |
There was a young man named Bill in England. Before leaving school， he began to look for a job as a clerk. Few companies needed new clerks due to the financial crisis(金融危机)at that time. It became harder and harder to find a job. Luckily， a chance camp up to him. A company wanted to employ one person. He and the other twenty people joined in the first interview. After that， three persons were allowed to enter the final test which would decide one person to be employed in the end. Bill was lucky to be among them.
On the day of the second interview， Bill and the others arrived at the company on time. To their surprise， the interview was very easy. The interviewer only had a free talk with them， and then asked them to go back home waiting for the result. The next morning， Bill received a letter from the company which said he wasn't accepted. Certainly， he felt disappointed. On the evening of that day， Bill surprisingly received another letter， which said he was employed. But why was he accepted? As a matter of fact， the first letter sent to Bill was also part of the test. Every one of them got a letter which had the same meaning that morning. Only Bill replied with “Thank you” while the others said nothing.
Life isn’t all fun. There is always something making us unhappy. When you feel disappointed， please say “Thank you” to the person who disappoints you. That shows your great generosity(宽容) and politeness to others. If you do so， you’ll have more chances than others.
1. What would Bill most probably have done after he got the first letter? He would have .
| A．become angry with the company |
| B．complained about the test |
| C．called up the company to show his thanks |
| D．gone to another company for a job |
| A．Few companies needed clerks even if they were skilled. |
| B．The whole test includes three parts. |
| C．The last three persons all felt disappointed at last. |
| D．They replied with “Thank you” after receiving the first letter. |
| A．show how hard it was to find a job during the financial crisis at that time |
| B．share an unhappy experience with the readers |
| C．tell about how strict it was to employ one person |
| D．teach us the importance of great generosity and politeness to others. |
In order to give the big clock a good name, people held a meeting. Someone wanted to call it the Queen of Bells, and someone thought Victoria was good. At last, a man named Benjamin Hall stood up. He was a big man. Before he started to speak, someone shouted, “Why not call it Big Ben?” Everybody laughed and agreed with him.
From then on, Big Ben became its name. And it also became a famous building of London. People all over the world write to Big Ben. They even send bottles of oil to help keep Big Ben running. Big Ben is not only a clock but also a dear friend of people.
1. Big Ben’s birthday is _________.
| A．July 11, 1854 | B．July 11, 1834 |
| C．July11, 1859 | D．July11, 1852 |
| A．Benjamin Hall gave it the name. |
| B．Big Ben got its name because of a joke. |
| C．Big Ben got its name from the Queen of the UK. |
| D．Victoria gave it the name. |
| A．have a good time | B．show people the correct time |
| C．keep running | D．be made in time |
| A．People all over the world consider (认为) Big Ben as their friend. |
| B．People all over the world even send oil to Big Ben. |
| C．People think Big Ben will answer their letters. |
| D．People think Big Ben is the biggest and the best clock in the world. |
