As we know,Chinese dinner is different from the western dinner.Chinese dinner mainly shows friendship and enthusiasm(热情).People often sit and eat together around the table,drinking and laughing.But,how do you do at a western dinner?Here are some rules:
Don't circle your plate with your arms. If you do so,everyone will wonder,“Is there anything wrong with the food?” This may give a wrong message that you don't like the food or something like that.
Don't push the plate back when finished. Leave where it was.Do you want to let the hostess know that you've just done a labor?
Don't lean back and say “I'm full”. Just put the fork and knife across the plate.That's all.Don't cut up everything you start to eat.Cut only one or two pieces at a time.
Never take a huge mouthful of anything. Don't you want to show how hungry you are?Don't do that.It's not so good.
It's never good to reach across the table for anything. If the thing you want is not at hand,simply ask the nearest person for help,like “Mrs Smith,could you pass me the dish?”
1.If you circle your plate,it means ________.
A.you like the food B.you don't like the food
C.the food is delicious D.the food smells bad
2.What will do if you are full?
A.You can lean back. B.You can say “I'm full”.
C.Just put the fork and knife across the plate. D.Push the plate back.
3.It's not good to put ________ food into your mouth at a time.
A.less than B.too much C.too many D.a little
4.From the passage,we know it's ________ to reach across the table for something.
A.good B.wonderful C.polite D.impolite
5.Which one is the best title for this passage?
A.How to eat dinner B.The manners for dinner
C.Don't push your plate back D.Don't circle your plate
Do you have a sister?Sure,you may share your sister's hairpulling,fight over toys and schoolyard dramas(剧本)when you were kids,but even so,you probably know how lucky you are to have her in your life.Lots of studies tell us this: having a sister makes you happier.
One of the studies found that people who had at least one sister were able to deal with problems and communicate with others better.For example,when their parents say “goodbye” to each other,there were lots of bad effects on their children.If he/she has a sister,she often provides much needed help.She can look after her younger brother or sister.
So why do sisters make us happier?Women would like to talk about their emotions and lives more than men do.And when you grow up in an environment in which you're encouraged to say your problems and fears,you're likely to be better adjusted than someone raised in a boysonly family.
Lots of people grow up to be well adjusted even without a sister.But if you've got one, give her a hug—she may help you become a happy person.
1.The passage mainly tells us that having sisters can ________.
A.make us happier B.help us to be stronger
C.look after younger kids D.be better than brothers
2.According to the study,people who had at least one sister were better able to ________.
A.talk about their emotions and lives B.get more help from others
C.solve problems D.have problems and fears
3.The underlined word “goodbye” in the second paragraph means ________.
A.逃跑 B.躲避 C.再见 D.离婚
4.Which of the following is TRUE?
A.Only one sister can't deal with problems.
B.Parents often say “goodbye” in a bad family environment.
C.Women would like to talk about their emotions and lives.
D.The sister can make us become a sad person.
5.Maybe you can find this passage in ________.
A.Science Report B.Nature Report C.Healthy Report D.Family Report
TRAVEL STUDY—a new way to spend your holidays.Have you ever heard about it?
● TRAVEL
When you have a travel study,you can see Big Ben,Sydney Opera House,the Statue of Liberty and so many other places...I ______ visiting all the cities with beautiful sights.During the travel study,you may go traveling ______,with your family or your friends.
______ you travel,you are in a different culture every day.You can be served with ______ foods and make new friends.You read all these ______ books in the past,but now it is real and you are part of it.Besides,you may ______ learn other cultures from your new friends because they are from different ______.
● STUDY
Maybe you already have ______ teachers in your school to teach you English.But he or she will not stay to speak English with you all the time,right?During the travel study,you ______ speak it every day and almost everywhere because you are in a(n)______ country!
In a word,you can get a lot from the travel study.
1.A.dream B.dream to C.dream of D.dream for
2.A.yourself B.your C.you D.yours
3.A.Which B.What C.How D.When
4.A.different B.same C.old D.fast
5.A.of B.from C.on D.at
6.A.too B.both C.also D.either
7.A.country B.countries C.cities D.city
8.A.Chinese B.math C.foreign D.music
9.A.may B.can C.need D.have to
10.A.spoken English B.Englishspoken C.speaking English D.English speaking
—I feel sad from time to time.Could you give me some advice?
—________ sharing your worries with your parents?
A.Why don't you B.How about
C.Why not D.Would you like
——Could I borrow your camera?
—— ，but please give it back by Saturday.
A.I am sorry B.Of course C.Certainly not D.No, thanks
Mother told the girl to ________ her toys and clothes to keep her room clean.
A.put away B.put out C.put up D.put in
