1 . Have you ever seen a blue-footed booby (蓝脚鲣鸟)? It is a kind of sea bird. Here’s some information about the blue-footed booby.
The blue-footed booby is a large sea bird and it is much larger than most sea birds. It is less than three feet long. It weighs more than three pounds. Its brown wings are long and sharp.
The blue-footed booby has different colors. Its head and thick neck have brown and black streaks (条纹). The rest of its body is white. Its eyes are yellow.
The blue-footed booby only eats fish. It is an expert hunter. It looks a little clumsy on land, but it is fast and flexible (灵活的)when it catches fish. The booby flies over the water. When it sees a fish, it dives into the water. A few moments later, it rushes out of the water with the fish. The blue-footed booby has a long sharp bill. It can use its bill to catch the fish easily.
You might think the blue-footed booby is a funny name for a bird. But its name fits the bird very well.The blue-footed booby has bright blue feet. The word “booby” comes from the word “bobo”. It’s a Spanish word that means “ stupid fellow”. The blue-footed booby looks a little clumsy and stupid when it walks on the ground. That’s why it gets such a name.
1. where may you read this passage?A.in a news report. | B.in an animal magazine. |
C.in a movie poster. | D.in a travel guidebook. |
A.笨拙的 | B.敏捷的 |
C.机灵的 | D.愚蠢的 |
A.Most sea birds are larger than he blue-footed booby. |
B.The blue-footed booby has long harp white wings. |
C.We can know what food the blue-footed booby eats. |
D.The blue-footed booby can use its feet to catch fish. |
A.What the blue-footed booby looks like. |
B.How the blue-footed booby gets its food. |
C.Why people love the blue-footed booby. |
D.How the blue-footed booby gets its name. |
2 . Certainly, there are many non-verbal cues that have completely different meanings in different cultures. One of the most important means of non-verbal communication in any culture is eye contact.
Eye Contact in Western Europe
On the one hand, the European customs of eye contact—especially in such countries as Spain, France and Germany—are similar to those in the United States. It is considered proper and polite to keep almost continuous eye contact with another person.
On the other hand, Europeans often avoid eye contact in crowded public situations—such as while walking through a busy downtown or riding public transportation.
Eye Contact in the Middle East
As you can see, it is important to know what eye contact communicates before you visit a new culture.
A.Be careful not to make eye contact with women. |
B.And this is especially true in business conversations. |
C.Such a returning eye contact will be considered impolite. |
D.All Middle Eastern cultures cannot be grouped into one class. |
E.Before you travel, you’d better check out about the country you plan to visit. |
F.Yet, in a country like France, a stranger may feel quite free to look at others. |
G.What’s more, Middle Eastern cultures have strict rules regarding eye contact between the sexes. |
3 . Chinese New Year 2022 in London event programme
Online celebrations
Follow CNY London on social media channels for online celebrations from 31 January to 6 February 2022. Usually, every year, hundreds of thousands of people pour into the West End to enjoy a colourful parade, free stage performances, dragon or lion dancing and traditional Chinese food. But this year special online activities have replaced the canceled parade, live performances and events.
Television broadcast
Watch a special television broadcast on London Live and YouTube on 6 February.
Chinatown food
Head to Chinatown where you’ll be able to shop for presents, enjoy on — the — go treats and sit down for a traditional Chinese New Year meal in one of Chinatown’s restaurants.
Top tips for Chinese New Year
Follow these tips for celebrating Chinese New Year in London:
Wrap up warm: celebrations take place in February when the weather can be cold.
Learn Chinese New Year greetings: Say “Xin Nian Kuai Le” (Happy New Year in Mandarin) or “San Nin Faai Lok” (in Cantonese)
Dress in red: Red is the key colour of Chinese New Year. You can dress up with a red scarf, jumper or shoes — this will bring good luck for the coming year.
Enjoy special Chinese New Year food: order a whole chicken or try dumplings at top restaurants in Chinatown
Buy something red: To bring luck to your year, Chinese tradition dictates that you should buy something red for yourself or your house.
Ensure good luck: In Chinese culture, to “climb high and gaze far” on New Year’s Day or the following day brings good luck in business, career, study and fortune. Take a trip on the Emirates Air Line cable car, head up to The View from The Shard or see the sights from the London Eye.
How to get to the Chinese New Year event
There is no organized Chinese New Year event in London in 2022 because of the epidemic, but the area around Chinatown may still become busy during the celebrations. Plan your route in advance using Transport for London’s Journey Planner.
1. Where can you usually see the Chinese New Year celebrations in London?A.In the London Eye. | B.In the View from The Shard. |
C.In the West End. | D.On the Emirates Air Line. |
A.To enjoy live music. | B.To wear warm clothes. |
C.To buy some red decorations. | D.To climb high and gaze far. |
A.It’s not allowed by the government. | B.The serious epidemic is still not over. |
C.London is suffering freezing cold weather. | D.CNY London makes the online celebrations popular. |
A.flash | B.teenager | C.semester | D.focus |
A.ballet | B.senior | C.generation | D.summary |
A.detail | B.magnitude | C.honour | D.marathon |
A.sight | B.registration | C.nation | D.volunteer |
A.master | B.quit | C.contact | D.damage |
A.hurricane | B.castle | C.petrol | D.calligraphy |
A.sweat | B.editor | C.helicopter | D.whistle |