1 . Traveling without a map in different countries. I find out about different ways of giving directions every time I ask “How can I get to the post office?”
Foreign tourists are often puzzled in Japan because most streets there don’t have name signs. In Japan, people use landmarks (标志性建筑) to give directions instead of street names. For example, the Japanese will say to travelers, “Go straight down to the comer. Turn left at the big hotel and go past a fruit market. The post office is across from the bus stop.”
People in Los Angeles, the US, have no idea of distance on the map; they measure distance by time, not miles. “How far away is the post office?” you ask. “Oh,” they answer, “It’s about five minutes from here.” You don’t understand completely. “Yes, but how many miles away is it, please?” To this question you won’t get an answer, because most probably they don’t know it themselves.
People in Greece sometimes do not even try to give directions because tourists seldom understand the Greek language. Instead, a Greek will often say, “Follow me.” Then he’ll lead you through the streets of the city to the post office.
Sometimes a person doesn’t know the answer to your question. What happens in the situation? A New Yorker might say. “Sorry, I have no idea.” But in Yucatan, Mexico, no one answers “I don’t know.” People there believe that “I don’t” is impolite. They usually give an answer, but often a wrong one. So a tourist can get lost very easily in Yucatan! However, one thing will help you reach your destination everywhere in the world. It’s body language.
1. Which of the following is probably an example of Japanese directions?A.“The post office is at Street Kamira.” |
B.“Turn right at the hospital and go past a school.” |
C.“The post office is about five minutes from here.” |
D.“Go south two miles. Turn west and then go another mile.” |
A.They prefer to lead you the way. |
B.They prefer to use body language. |
C.They use landmarks to give directions instead of distance. |
D.They often have no idea of distance measured by miles. |
A.Using street names. | B.Leading the way. |
C.Using landmarks. | D.Giving people a wrong direction. |
A.people in Mexico know street names well |
B.body language makes you get lost in Yucatan |
C.people in Mexico prefer to use body language |
D.people in Yucatan sometimes give wrong directions |
2 . Tea is a simple drink, and one that has long been central to the lives of millions of people, originally in the East, and now almost worldwide. There are six major types of tea in China—green tea, black tea, Oolong tea, dark tea, white tea, and reprocessed tea, distinguished(区分) mainly by different methods of production.
China, the homeland of tea, is a leading producer and customer, and the discovery and usage of tea have a history of four or five thousand years. Tea developed from the earliest fresh-boiled tea taken as a kind of soup, to later dried-and-preserved teas, and from simple green tea to the blending(融合) of six major kinds of tea.
Drinking tea first started to become popular in the Tang and Song Dynasties, and has continued into contemporary(当代的) times. The flavour of tea, which may be drunk weak or strong, contains both bitter and sweet elements. The origin of tea is lost among history and legend. What can be roughly confirmed is that tea originated in southwest China. In Yunnan, and elsewhere, there are still some wild tea trees that are over 1,000 years old.
It is said that the first person to discover the effects of tea was Shen Nong—the father of agriculture and herbal medicine in China. In ancient times, people knew very little about plants. In order to find out which plants could be eaten safely, Shen Nong tasted various kinds of plants to test them as food or medicine. After he had eaten the plants, Shen Nong observed their reactions in his stomach—he is said to have had a “transparent stomach”!
With the popularization of tea, people in different regions and of different nationalities developed their own unique customs of taking tea. In Guangdong, for example, people like drinking morning tea, while people of the Bai nationality treat their guests with “Three-Course Tea”. Tibetan people prefer buttered tea and those from Inner Mongolia like milk tea.
These various tea customs make up the rich and profound(深厚的) Chinese tea culture. Many traditional Chinese families drink tea after dinner or when greeting visitors. This is not only a healthy habit but also reflects rich culture and history.
1. How can we tell different types of tea?A.By its colour. | B.By its popularity. |
C.By its drinking way. | D.By its production method. |
A.It has been known for about 4,000 or 5,000 years. |
B.It originated in Yunnan, southwest China. |
C.It is most accepted for the sweet flavour. |
D.It’s taken in a similar way despite regions. |
A.How the effect of tea was discovered. |
B.What the origin of tea is. |
C.Why our ancestors grew tea. |
D.When Shen Nong tasted tea. |
A.Out of fashion. | B.Worthy of praise. | C.Money-making. | D.Eco-friendly. |
3 . Every life in Britain
The weather is the most common topic in Britain.
Men always shake hands when they meet.
British people are very superstitious(迷信). They believe in all sorts of signs they see. For them black cats are luck
A.Shopping is another common topic in Britain |
B.Another common thing in Britain is queue |
C.Hundreds of years ago, soldiers began this custom. |
D.In autumn if you catch falling leaves you are lucky |
E.Why do the Britain talk about the weather so often |
F.They also pay attention to tiny details like your birthday |
G.Never walk under a ladder, and don't walk pass somebody on the stairs |
4 . Fans, with different materials and shapes, are not only a means to cool down in the hot days but also a part of the culture for the Chinese. Here are some of the interesting cultural meanings for the fans in China.
Feather fans
It is the earliest form of fans. Its most famous user is Zhuge Liang of the Three Kingdoms period, who was the best adviser to a king. He always carried a white feather fan around. Since then the feather fans have become a symbol of wisdom in the Chinese classic literature, traditional paintings. They even appear in today's TV series and films now and then.
Round fans
If feather fans were loved mostly by men, round fans were Chinese women's best friends. The round fans, originated in the West Han Dynasty, were usually made of bamboo frames of round or oval shapes, and white fine silk. Therefore, they could only be afforded by wealthy families back in those days. In Chinese culture, the round fans are closely linked with elegance (优雅) and beauty of women, as well as their happiness and sorrow.
Folding(折叠) fans
The folding fans are quite familiar to us. In fact, the folding fans originated in Japan, and were introduced to China in the Northern Song Dynasty. The popularity of the folding fans owed greatly to the Chinese scholars(文人), who loved to paint and write on the folding fans and turned them into art pieces.
Big leaf fans
The big leaf fans are a link to the traditional lifestyle. Many elderly Chinese can still remember those summer days, when neighbors sat together, waving their big leaf fans, drinking tea while telling the stories of their daily lives.
1. What will feather fans usually remind the Chinese of?A.TV series and films. | B.Men with wisdom. |
C.Traditional lifestyles. | D.Artistic decorations. |
A.Big leaf fans. | B.Folding fans. |
C.Round fans. | D.Feather fans. |
A.They had a foreign origin. | B.They were once very expensive. |
C.They reflected an urban lifestyle. | D.They were used by ordinary people. |
1. What did Chinese people prefer to do to their beloved in the past?
A.Speak out love. | B.Send something. | C.Sing in front. |
A.Embarrassed. | B.Surprised. | C.Disappointed. |
A.Confucian(孔子) thoughts. | B.Eastern thoughts. | C.Western thoughts. |
6 . International tourism is becoming interestingly popular, and large numbers of people from all over the world come to visit famous places such as the Great Wall of China and the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican.
As for the damage, there are many different causes. For example, the paintings in the Sistine Chapel are being damaged by people breathing onto them when they visit.
In short, it is necessary to control tourism at famous places.
A.For example, special paths can be built. |
B.What can we do to deal with these problems? |
C.The Great Wall was built over 2,000 years ago. |
D.However, these visitors have caused many problems. |
E.Traveling is the best way for us to get to know the world. |
F.If we do not do this, these places will disappear from our planet. |
G.Their breath contains very small drops of water that are present in the air. |
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The summer holiday is coming. My classmates and I are talking about what to spend our holiday. We can chose between staying at home and take a trip. If we stayed at home, it will be comfortably and there will be no need to spend money. Therefore, in that case, we will learn little about the world. If we go on a trip abroad, we can broaden our view and gain knowledges we cannot get from books. Some classmates suggest we can go to places of interest nearby. I think that it is good idea. It does not cost many, but we can still learn a lot.
8 . FRIENDSHIP IN HAWAII
Every culture has its own ways to show friendship. On the islands of Hawaii, friendship is part of the “aloha spirit’’.
Hawaiians believe that once somebody loves the land, they are ready to love their people or community. This is the second most important sign of friendship.
A.It is called lokahi in the Hawaiian language, which means “oneness with all people’’. |
B.Living in peace, Hawaiians have developed a third sign of friendship. |
C.The word aloha has several different meanings in Hawaiian language. |
D.In the language of the Hawaiians who first settled the islands long ago, aloha had a very special meaning. |
E.It is believed that the islands can be a paradise (天堂) when people live in peace. |
F.As we all know, language is a useful means for us to communicate and make friends |
G.It can also mean “our hearts singing together ’’. |
1. Which country has the man NOT visited yet?
A.Spain. | B.France. | C.Russia. |
A.This morning. | B.Last night. | C.Four days ago. |
1. When did people begin to celebrate the New Year?
A.Before they had ways of measuring time. |
B.When different national groups appeared. |
C.After they had free time to celebrate a holiday. |
A.It is out of date. | B.It is not enjoyable. | C.It is close to Christmas. |
A.History of holidays. | B.Celebration of the New Year. |
C.Chinese New Year’s Day. |