1 . Ways to make a great first impression
You’ve heard it a million times already. But it really does take but a few seconds to make that all-important first impression（印象）. Here are some easy ways for you to impress your classmates or teachers.
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Before you shake hands with somebody, make sure that your hands are clean. The hand-shake should not be too strong or weak. Most people use their right hands, unless they have a reason to use the left.
*Be on time
When meeting someone for the first time, arriving on time is as important as breathing. You may have an excuse, but that will leave the person who hardly knows you with a bad impression.
*Introduce yourself and ask for names
Make sure you properly introduce yourself. Ask for their name in a polite way.
*Make good conversation
To get the most out of your discussion, try to find something common between the two of you.
| A．Use body language |
| B．Have a proper handshake |
| C．Repeat the name and use it later in conversation. |
| D．It could be a similar taste in clothes or a common hobby |
| E．As a general rule, plan to arrive about 30 minutes early. |
| F．You’ll be in serious trouble if you leave them with a bad impression. |
| G．However, don’t have your left hand in your pocked because this appears impolite. |
2 . Life Outside London: Five Reasons to Visit the North of England!
Most people when visiting England will go to London. In fact most people don't even know much about England outside of London. It makes sense. It's the capital. There are lots to se there. However, as a northern girl, from a place just between Manchester and Liverpool, and a university student in Sheffield. I'd say the north is well worth a visit, and definitely as good if not better than London! Here are five reasons:
Friendliness
Northerners will chat to you on the bus, say hello in the streets and won't think you're crazy if you smile at them when you walk past. Friendly northerners might also call you "duck" or "love" don't worry, they call everyone that.
Gravy
Now although Southerners have gravy (a delicious meaty sauce that goes well with everything), they don't do it properly. You haven't lived until you've tried chip-shop chips swimming in gravy.
Beautiful Countryside
We have the Peak District, and the Lake District. They're both absolutely beautiful and definitely worth a visit. We also have some pretty amazing beaches too.
Excellent Party Cities
We have Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Sheffield You can't go wrong if you want to go on a night out here.
Low Cost
The same night won't cost you anywhere near as much up north! In London you can pay over for a pint, which is outrageous! For some reason, everything up North is cheaper, from food to drink to getting around, you can't go wrong when you're spending less money.
There are lots of lovely things to see in the North, so if you can brave the weather being a bit colder and wetter, it's definitely worth a trip.
1. Who might call you "duck" when you are visiting the north of England?| A．A warm passer-by. | B．A rude salesman. |
| C．A friendly southerner. | D．A cold teenager. |
| A．Get free beer. | B．Enjoy an all-night party. |
| C．Try chips in gravy. | D．Enjoy warm and dry weather. |
| A．In a recipe book. | B．In a science fiction. |
| C．In a business report. | D．In a travel magazine. |
3 . Now many young people are travelling around the world on their own, not because they have no one to travel with, but because they prefer to go alone.
Kristina Wegscheider from California first travelled alone when she was at college and believes that it is something everyone should do at least once in their life. “It opens up your mind to new things and pushes you out of your comfort zone.” Wegscheider has visited 46 countries covering all seven continents.
In foreign countries, with no one to help you read a map, look after you if you get ill, or lend you money if your wallet is stolen, it is challenging. This is what drives young people to travel alone. It is seen as character building and a chance to prove that they can make it on their own.
Chris Richardson decided to leave his sales job in Australia to go travelling last year. He set up a website. The Aussie Nomad, to document his adventures. On the website he said he wished he had travelled alone earlier. “The people you meet, the place you visit, or the things you do, everything is up to you and it forces you to grow as a person,” said the 30-year-old man.
Richardson described travelling alone like “a shot in the arm”, which “makes you a more confident person that is ready to deal with anything”. He said, “The feeling of having overcome something on my own is a major part of what drives me each day when I’m dealing with a difficult task. I walk around with my head up because I know deep down inside that nothing is impossible if you try. ”
The great 19th century explorer John Muir once said, “Only by going alone in silence can one truly get into the heart of the wilderness.”
1. Which of the following will Kristina Wegscheider agree with?| A．It is comfortable to travel around without a friend. |
| B．It is more meaningful to travel in foreign countries. |
| C．Travelling alone is a necessary experience for everyone. |
| D．Travelling abroad helps people to find new things. |
| A．you can only depend on yourself whatever happens. |
| B．it is hard for you to prove yourself to others. |
| C．you have to make things on your own. |
| D．it will finally build your character. |
| A．He started travelling alone at an early age. |
| B．He was once shot in the arm. |
| C．His website inspires others a lot. |
| D．He used to work as a salesman. |
| A．Travel abroad. | B．Travel light. |
| C．Travel alone. | D．Travel Wide and Far. |
4 . Parents are the closest people to you in the world. They love you just because you are you. And they would do anything for you.
Like a lot of middle school students, Zhuang Shuxia has her problem. She and her parents don’t get on well. “I really want to be my Daddy’s little girl. But he just doesn’t understand. He speaks to me but doesn’t listen to me, ” said Zhuang, a Junior 3 student in Hebei. Of course, lots of kids feel that way. But you and your parents will be much happier if you can be friends. Why don’t you take a walk and have a talk with your parents first? Here are some ways to have a good talk with them:
◆Find a good time to talk, like when you’re having dinner, going out for a walk or watching TV.
◆Tell them something you’re interested in, or ask them about their lives when they were young. They love to talk about it.
◆Listen to them carefully, and look at them in the eyes.
◆Be honest. Your parents will trust(信任)you more. And a trusting family is a happy family.
1. Who are the closest people to us according to the passage?| A．The people who love us. | B．The people who understand us. |
| C．Our father and mother. | D．All the family members. |
| A．her father doesn’t think she works hard enough |
| B．her father doesn’t like to speak to her |
| C．she really wants to be a big girl |
| D．she can’t get on well with her parents |
| A．Your parents love you just because you are such a good child. |
| B．Children and their parents will be happier if they make friends with each other. |
| C．It is a good time for children to talk with their parents when having dinner. |
| D．Children can win their parents’ trust if they are honest. |
| A．Between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm |
| B．Between 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm |
| C．Between 8:00 pm and 9:00 pm |
| A．To tell Alice to call her back. |
| B．To tell Alice to attend a meeting. |
| C．To tell Alice to meet her. |
| A．He wants to pay in cash. | B．He thinks it too cheap. | C．He wouldn't buy it. |
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I’m very glad to have received the letter you sent me two weeks before. I have been thinking about the question you ask me. In my opinion, you should come back after finished your studies abroad. For one reason, that you are studying is badly needed nowadays in our country. It will be quite easily for you to find a good job. In fact, I know a few big company in our city hope to hire people like you. For other reason I think it will be too more convenient for you to look after your parents as they are getting old. And this is only my point of view. It is up to you to make right choice.
| A．in need of | B．in favour of | C．in search of | D．in case of |
| A．was made | B．made | C．has made | D．have been made |
