A) 根据括号中所给的汉语写出单词，使句子意思完整正确。
1.Would you please show me how to use__________ (筷子)?
2.I have bought two books, and you can read__________ (两者之一) of them.
3.How many__________ (州) are there in the United States?
4.The top of this mountain is 4,000 metres above the sea__________ (水平).
5.If we get up early, we can watch the__________ (升高) of the national flag.
Nowadays more and more guests from all over the world come to China. Some of them follow their own special cultural traditions. It’s important for us to know about them.
In many countries, such as Thailand, India and Malaysia, people believe that the left hand is unclean. So, it’s not proper to use one’s left hand to hold food, touch others or pass objects. Doing so may offend certain guests.
Some Westerners may be offended if you touch them or their personal things—even by accident. If this happens, say “sorry” politely.
Some elderly Westerners may be offended if you try to help them without their agreement.
People think numbers can be lucky or unlucky. Some Westerners avoid the number 13 because they believe it is unlucky.
People from Brazil, Italy and Pakistan do not give handkerchiefs (手绢) as gifts. They
believe a handkerchief is closely connected with unhappy feelings.
Wine is not sent as a gift in many parts of Western and Middle Asia.
1.Indians don’t hold food with their left hand because they consider it .
A. dirty B. unlucky C. valueless D. unimportant
2.The underlined word “offend” in the second paragraph might mean “ ”.
A. honour B. help C. hate D. hurt
3.Why is it important for us to know these special cultural traditions?
A. Because these traditions are very interesting.
B. Because we have more free time.
C. Because it can help us communicate with foreign guests.
D. Because we will visit these countries very often.
4.Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. People from Pakistan like to send handkerchiefs as gifts.
B. All the elderly people in the West like being helped by others.
C. The number 13 is thought to be unlucky by some Westerners.
D. Westerners do not mind their personal things being touched.
5.What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. Lucky numbers.
B. Traditional food.
C. Culture differences.
D. Hands and handkerchiefs.
Early in the 16th century men were trying to reach Asia by travelling west from Europe. In order to find Asia, they had to find a way past South America. The man who finally found the way from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean was Ferdinand Magellan (麦哲伦).
Magellan sailed from Seville in August 1519 with five ships and about 280 men. Fourteen months later, after spending very cold winter on the coast (海岸) of Patagonia, he discovered the channel which is now called Magellan’s Strait (海峡). In November 1520, after many months of dangers from rocks and storms, the three remaining ships entered the ocean on the other side of South America.
They then continued, hoping to reach Asia. But they did not see any land until they reached the islands off the coast of Asia. Before they arrived at these islands, later known as the Philippines (菲律宾), men were dying of hunger. While they were staying in the Philippines, Magellan was killed in battle (战斗). The remaining officers then had to get back to Spain. They decided to sail round Africa. After many difficulties, one ship with eighteen men sailed into Seville three years after leaving. They were all that remained of Magellan’s expedition (远征). However, their achievement was great. They were the first men to sail round the world.
1.The purpose of Magellan’s expedition was .
A. to sail round the world
B. to make a journey to Asia by water
C. to find a channel from the Atlantic to the Pacific
D. to carry men to the Philippines
2.The time Magellan’s Strait was discovered was .
A. in August 1519 B. in October 1520
C. in November 1520 D. not mentioned
3.The number of the ships lost on the whole expedition was .
A. two B. four C. three D. five
4.Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage about the expedition?
A. Not having enough medicine. B. Very cold winter in Patagonia.
C. The death of Magellan. D. Dangers from rocks and storms.
5.The best title for this passage is “ ”.
A. The discovery of Magellan’s Strait
B. The discovery of the Philippines
C. The most dangerous expedition in navigation
D. The first expedition to Asia
Gao Wenqi, 49, owner of a restaurant in Xi’an, Shanxi, started to offer a new service on April 13, 2013: suspended meals (待用快餐). Now many restaurants in China, such as in Henan, Chongqing and Yunnan, have joined the programme.
You can pay 10 yuan for a meal, which should be sold at 16, and leave it at the restaurant. Then other people in need, such as the disabled, the poor elderly or homeless children, can have it without paying.
This idea comes from the cafes (咖啡馆) in Naples, Italy. It’s a tradition that someone there
pays in advance for an extra (额外的) cup or two. Then another coffee-drinker can take them for free.
“The programme is meaningful. It offers help with dignity (尊严),” said Gao. However,
people are worried that someone who is able to pay would also ask for the suspended meals, so there should be rules for this programme.
1.According to the passage, this programme may possibly take place .
A. in a restaurant B. at a bus station C. in a school D. on a train
2.The suspended meals are offered to .
A. students B. children C. people in need D. the rich
3.The underlined phrase “in advance” in the third paragraph means “ ” in Chinese.
A. 滞后 B. 预先 C. 优先 D. 胜过
4.It’s said that the idea of “suspended meals” comes from .
A. Italy B. the US C. Canada D. China
5.Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Someone who is unable to pay can ask for the suspended meals.
B. The programme is meaningful and it offers help with dignity.
C. Gao Wenqi’s restaurant joined the programme on April 13, 2013.
D. All customers must pay for an extra meal at the restaurant.
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A little boy wanted to meet God, so he started his trip with some cakes and orange juice. On his way he saw an old woman in the park. The boy sat down next to her. The old lady looked , so he offered her a cake. She it thankfully and smiled at him. Her smile was pretty that the boy wanted to see it again, so he gave her a bottle of orange juice. Once again she smiled at him. The boy was very happy! They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling, but they never say a word. As it grew dark, the boy got up to leave. he left, he gave her a kiss. She gave him her smile ever.
When the boy home, his mother saw the look of joy his face. She asked him, made you so happy? He replied, I had lunch with God. She’s got the most beautiful smile I’ ve ever seen! The old woman also returned to her home . Her son asked, Mother, why are you so happy? She answered, I ate cakes in the park with God.
You know, he’s much younger than I expected .
1.A. sits B. sitting C. to sit D. sat
2.A. hungry B. angry C. thirsty D. tired
3.A. received B. gave C. accepted D. refused
4.A. very B. too C. so D. quite
5.A. Before B. After C. Since D. Until
6.A. big B. bigger C. the biggest D. biggest
7.A. got to B. got C. reaches D. arrived in
8.A. in B. with C. at D. on
9.A. Which B. Where C. What D. Why
10.A. happily B. happy C. happiness D. happier
—The weather is fine. Shall we go out for a walk? — . Let’s go.
A. Thank you B. Good idea C. I’m not sure D. You are all right
