1. The crucial thing is using body language in a way that is appropriate to the culture you are in.
2. However, you should avoid making this gesture.
3. A good way of saying “I am full” is moving your hand in circles over your stomach after a meal.
4. Perhaps the best example is smiling.
5. Experts suggested smiling to yourself in the mirror to make yourself feel happier and stronger.
1. Getting here is quite difficult, so apart from the Sami very few people have ever seen Sarek.
2. I wake up to the sound of the wind buffeting the cloth of my tent.
3. Spreading out before me, branches of the Rapa River flow through the valley below.
4. For hundreds of years, looking after reindeer was a way of life for the Sami.
5. Being in such a beautiful and wild place makes me feel blessed to be alive.
Tom: Hi, Linda. This is Tom. I was wondering if I could come over and visit you tonight?
Linda: No, Tom. I’m afraid I won’t be home tonight.
Tom: Oh! Can I come over and visit you tomorrow night?
Linda: No, Tom. I’m afraid I won’t be home tomorrow night.
Tom: I see. Can I come over and visit you this weekend then.
Linda: No, Tom.
Tom: Oh. Well, can I come over and visit you next Wednesday?
Linda: No, Tom.
Tom: How about sometime next spring?
Linda: No, Tom.
Tom: Oh? ! I guess you’re really busy. How about if you just call me when you’re free?
Linda: Goodbye.
Tom:
4 . The novel coronavirus is a horrible virus that has caused many deaths, so we must take it seriously.
Firstly, never go to the crowded places.
Secondly, wash our hands often and correctly with soap and running water for at least 15 seconds before eating and keep the shared places always having fresh air.
Last but not least, exercise regularly while staying at home.
I believe with the efforts of the people, we’re sure to win the battle.
| A．Please don’t be terrified |
| B．Stay outside to have fresh air |
| C．Stay indoors as much as possible |
| D．Exercise helps us strengthen our immune system and stay away from any infection |
5 . But he’s nervous.＂I’m here to tell you today why you should … should…＂Chris trips on the＂-ld,＂a pronunciation difficulty for many non-native English speakers. His teacher, Thomas Whaley, is next to him, whispering support.＂…Vote for …me …＂Except for some stumbles, Chris is doing amazingly well. When he brings his speech to a nice conclusion, Whaley invites the rest of the class to praise him.
What does the underlined word ＂stumbles＂ in paragraph 2 refer to?
| A．Improper pauses. | B．Bad manners. |
| C．Spelling mistakes. | D．Silly jokes. |
6 . According to a recent study in the Journal of Consumer Research, both the size and consumption habits of our eating companions can influence our food intake. And contrary to existing research that says you should avoid eating with heavier people who order large portions (份), it's the beanpoles with big appetites you really need to avoid.
What does the underlined word "beanpoles" in paragraph 1 refer to?
| A．Big eaters. | B．Overweight persons. |
| C．Picky eaters. | D．Tall thin persons. |
7 . In the mid-1990s, Tom Bissell taught English as a volunteer in Uzbekistan. He left after seven months, physically broken and having lost his mind. A few years later, still attracted to the country, he returned to Uzbekistan to write an article about the disappearance of the Aral Sea.
His visit, however, ended up involving a lot more than that. Hence this book, Chasing the Sea: Lost Among the Ghosts of Empire in Central Asia, which talks about a road trip from Tashkent to Karakalpakstan, where millions of lives have been destroyed by the slow drying up of the sea. It is the story of an American travelling to a strange land, and of the people he meets on his way: Rustam, his translator, a lovely 24-year-old who picked up his colorful English in California, Oleg and Natasha, his hosts in Tashkent, and a string of foreign aid workers.
What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 2 refer to?
| A．Developing a serious mental disease. |
| B．Taking a guided tour in Central Asia. |
| C．Working as a volunteer in Uzbekistan. |
| D．Writing an article about the Aral Sea. |
8 . As I grew older and became a mother, the library took on a new place and an added meaning in my life. I had several children and books were our main source(来源) of entertainment. It was a big deal for us to load up and go to the local library, where my kids could pick out books to read or books they wanted me to read to them.
What does the underlined phrase “an added meaning” in paragraph 3 refer to?
| A．Pleasure from working in the library. |
| B．Joy of reading passed on in the family. |
| C．Wonderment from acting out the stories. |
| D．A closer bond developed with the readers. |
9 . Yet "Apes" is more exception than the rule. In fact, Hollywood has been hot on live animals lately. One nonprofit organization, which monitors the treatment or animals in filmed entertainment, is keeping tabs on more than 2,000 productions this year. Already, a number of films, including "Water for Elephants," "The Hangover Part Ⅱ" and "Zookeeper," have drawn the anger of activists who say the creatures acting in them haven’t been treated properly.
What does the underlined phrase "keeping tabs on" in paragraph 3 probably mean?
| A．Listing completely. | B．Directing professionally. |
| C．Promoting successfully. | D．Watching carefully. |
10 . Nutria were brought there from Argentina by fur farmers and let go into the wild. “The ecosystem down there can’t handle this non-native species (物种). It’s destroying the environment. It’s them or us." says Michael Massimi, an expert in this field.
The fur trade kept nutria check for decades，but when the market for nutria collapsed in the late 1980s, the cat-sized animals multiplied like crazy.
What does the underlined word “collapsed” in paragraph 5 probably mean?
| A．Boomed. | B．Became mature. |
| C．Remained stable. | D．Crashed. |
