1 . Important Things to Know When Dining Out

Cultural dining etiquette (礼节) might surprise you with some of its important rules.     1    . Knowing some tips will help ensure that you have an enjoyable meal with friends or family — no matter where you are in the world.

Chopstick Rules

The way you handle chopsticks is important to avoid annoying your companions. When you put them down between bites, always put them down together so they are parallel with the edge of the table in front of you.     2    .

Hands or Utensils (餐具)

In India and the Middle East, it’s considered very rude to eat with your left hand. People in France expect you to eat with a utensil in each hand.     3    , instead preferring to use their hands. In Chile, you may never touch any food with your fingers. People in Thailand generally use their forks only to push food onto their spoons.

Making Requests

    4    . In Portugal, this would be a serious mistake, because it shows the chef that you don’t like their seasoning skills. Similarly, in Italy, never ask for extra cheese to add to your food.

Some of these cultural dining etiquette rules may seem random and strange, but they are important in various countries.     5    , the more comfortable you’ll begin to feel with its foreign cultural practices.

A．The more friends you make in your lifetime

B．The more time you spend in any given country

C．Mexicans consider it inappropriate to eat with utensils

D．Don’t get caught making an embarrassing mistake at a restaurant

E．It’s a good sign for the chef if you make a mess around your plate

F．Never stick them upright in your food or cross them as you use them

G．It may seem like a simple request to ask for salt and pepper at a meal

2 . During a recent holiday I visited Dusseldorf a city in the west of Germany. The nine-day trip left a deep impression _________ me. I arrived at Dusseldorf airport at 7 pm. It was already _________ outside. The first thing I needed to do was to find a place to _________. I decided to telephone the Youth Hotel. But to use the phone I needed some _________; I asked a lady for help. To my _________ she gave me three coins to use. But all the phones in the _________ needed phone cards. And phone cards could only be bought at post offices during the _________. I was _________ I would not be able to call the hotel. When I was about to give up, an old gentleman came to me. He couldn’t speak English _________ understand that I needed to __________ a phone call. He showed me where the phone was and inserted __________ phone card. I called the Youth Hotel and found a place to stay that night.

The __________ of the German people made me feel that I was not __________ my hometown. My first day in Germany wasn’t as __________ as I expected. When I got lost in the city, I asked people for __________. It surprised me that __________ every young German could speak English fluent. Older Germans couldn’t __________ English very well, but they would try to help me whenever they could. One middle-aged man I asked for directions even __________ me to the place I was looking for.

My __________ in Germany totally changed my impression of Germans. Now I think the people couldn’t be more __________.

1.

A．on

B．for

C．to

D．about

2.

A．late

B．dark

C．light

D．early

3.

A．visit

B．eat

C．stay

D．keep

4.

A．protection

B．information

C．stamps

D．coins

5.

A．joy

B．disappointment

C．emotion

D．surprise

6.

A．hotel

B．airport

C．city

D．pavement

7.

A．night

B．daytime

C．trip

D．rush hour

8.

A．afraid

B．delighted

C．glad

D．eager

9.

A．or

B．but

C．and

D．so

10.

A．make

B．have

C．do

D．answer

11.

A．another

B．other

C．my

D．his

12.

A．use

B．success

C．care

D．kindness

13.

A．really

B．nearly out of

C．far from

D．close to

14.

A．interesting

B．good

C．bad

D．busy

15.

A．directions

B．distance

C．travel

D．service

16.

A．only

B．even

C．almost

D．already

17.

A．speak

B．tell

C．talk

D．say

18.

A．reached

B．drove

C．moved

D．came

19.

A．visit

B．victory

C．experience

D．memory

20.

A．friendly

B．unfriendly

C．cold-hearted

D．valuable

3 . I loved my first grade teacher. She was Mrs. Gross, who had such a sweet smile and was _______ to us. I wasn’t sure what her_______was at the time but she already looked very grandmotherly. She always spoke gently and never _______her students. To me it felt like having a second grandmother as my teacher. I clearly remember the times I spent in her _______.

One such_______ is still with me to this day. We were doing subtraction (减法) math problems while Mrs. Gross walked around the classroom_______our work. I finished first and lifted my_______up, finding that Mrs. Gross was walking towards me. She looked at my work and _______, “Well done, Joe. You’re a very_______boy.” As she walked on, she gently touched my shoulder and I felt ________. It felt so good to be________. From that moment on I always tried my best. I always wanted to be what she________me to be. She made me have the________to be the best person I could be. With her gentle love and________I started down a wonderful path that I am ________on today.

David Whyte, a famous author, wrote, “People are________, and one good word is bread for a thousand.” I think the good words Mrs.Gross gave me helped me________my own good words with others. I think that kindness I ________helped me to give love to others.

We should learn to________. Every kind word, every loving act, every helping hand is a ________in the eyes of someone in need. Fill your days with good words then. Make your life a gift of love.

1.

A．true

B．polite

C．friendly

D．rude

2.

A．skill

B．age

C．character

D．attitude

3.

A．left out

B．worried about

C．talked about

D．shouted at

4.

A．classroom

B．home

C．garden

D．office

5.

A．example

B．conversation

C．experience

D．result

6.

A．showing

B．checking

C．improving

D．organizing

7.

A．bag

B．pen

C．notebook

D．head

8.

A．praised

B．required

C．explained

D．promised

9.

A．brave

B．careful

C．smart

D．confident

10.

A．frightened

B．excited

C．calm

D．disappointed

11.

A．supported

B．noticed

C．chosen

D．appreciated

12.

A．asked

B．ordered

C．considered

D．allowed

13.

A．memory

B．chance

C．freedom

D．wish

14.

A．goal

B．encouragement

C．advice

D．hope

15.

A．still

B．hardly

C．just

D．almost

16.

A．sleepy

B．tired

C．hungry

D．thirsty

17.

A．share

B．create

C．pick

D．spread

18.

A．read

B．got

C．realized

D．wrote

19.

A．accept

B．listen

C．smile

D．give

20.

A．treasure

B．rest

C．surprise

D．warning

4 . 假定你是李华，外教Mr. White要求你班同学推荐英语俱乐部主席，你想自荐。请你给他写封电子邮件，内容包括：
1.你的理由；
2.你当选后的打算。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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7 . It’s time to put your two-wheeler to good use on these fun bike paths-each varying in distance and difficulty. Just choose one fit for you.

Paulinskill Valley Trail

Check out Paulinskill Valley Trail, filled with forests, wetlands, and small towns along this 25-mile route. While the trail is mostly flat, you can do a quick ride. You’re likely to catch sight of beautiful birds, considering more than 100 species find a home in the land near the path. Check out the trail in the fall—prime time for pretty sights.

Ala Hele Makalae

On the island of Kaui, you’ll find a bike path with lots of beachy views that’ll leave you feeling accomplished yet calm. The name translates to “The Path that Goes By Coast”, and, as you might guess, the seven-mile path hugs the shoreline. Start early enough and you’ll witness an incredible sunrise to make it even more amazing.

The Cheaha Route

This ride covers up to 126 miles, with steep climbs and extreme downhills along the way. So prepare for a thrilling ride—one that’s not necessarily for the inexperienced or those looking for an easy, casual ride. Along the route, you’ll pedal through five towns. The journey is worth it, though, because you get some of the most scenic views in the state.

The Whitefish Trail

Famous for its countless route options, whether you’re a new biker looking for smooth tracks or you have more experience and want to play around on rocky, more technical land, this bike path brings in lots of visitors. The 43-mile route offers beautiful green scenery. Around every corner, you’ll see a new amazing landscape, from glassy lakes to green mountains.

1. What do we know about Ala Hele Makalae?

A．It covers the longest distance.

B．It offers you a lot of beachy views.

C．It makes you feel nervous but satisfied.

D．It provides you with steep and dangerous climbs.

2. Which path is well known for its numerous route choices?

A．Ala Hele Makalae.	B．The Cheaha Route.
C．Paulinskill Valley Trail.	D．The Whitefish Trail.

3. What do the four paths have in common?

A．They have a wonderful landscape.	B．Different species can be found there.
C．They’re fit for inexperienced bikers.	D．Various barriers are along the routes.

10 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文，文中共有10处语言错误，
每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Last week, our school organized an activity its theme was “Cooking Show” to improve our living skills. No sooner had I got home that evening than I turned to my mom with help. She suggested making a steamed fish because it was my favorite and easy cook. With my mom’s help, I learned the cooking steps and prepare all the ingredients (配料). Thirty minute later, the dish was ready. The moment when I put it on the dinning table, my mom praised me for her good cooking skills. Heard this, I felt extremely happy. Thanks to this special experience, I has learned some cooking skills, which makes me proudly.