If you ask me to tell how to get along in the United States, I think the following “do's” and “don'ts” would be helpful.
Generally speaking, it isn't easy to find anyone to talk to in a busy city, so you should try to do the following. First, get or borrow a dog! Walk him several times a day! Americans love dogs and cats and usually stop to talk to anyone with a dog. Then, try to eat in a restaurant. People generally share the same table and will sometimes talk to you if they see you are new there. Next, take your dirty clothes to a laundry(洗衣店)! It takes about an hour to wash and dry them and people there often pass the time talking with each other. Always ask for information from a woman if you are a man, and from a man, if you are a woman! Learn to say, “Please” “Thank you” and “You're welcome” and use them all the time!
There are some things you shouldn't do. Don't tell the truth when people ask, “How are you?” The only answer they want is “Fine”. Never ask people their age—especially(尤其) women! Everyone wants to be young. Don't tell heavy people they are fat. Tell them they are losing weight. Everyone wants to be thin. Don't be late when meeting people! When someone says six o'clock, be sure to be there by six. Americans respect time and want everyone to be “on time”.
1.It isn't easy to find anyone to talk to in the USA because ________.
A. the streets are empty B. you are new there
C. people there are busy D. you don't have time
2.Americans like talking to ________.
A. dogs and cats B. women
C. men D. those who are walking a dog
3.When talking to people there, you may say ________.
A. “How are you?” B. “How old are you?”
C. “What is your weight?” D. “You seem to be fat.”
4.The words “heavy people” means ________.
A. people who do heavy work B. people who are important
C. people who are thin D. people who are fat
5.If you visit a friend, you ________.
A. can be there at any time
B. may be there a little late
C. had better arrive every early
D. should be there at the right time
I’m an English teacher. Many parents often ask me,“ How can you teach your child good study skills? How can he or she get the homework done as quickly as possible?” Here are some tips:
1) If the child is as young as nine or ten, ask him or her to prepare a small notebook to write down the homework given by his or her teachers.
By developing this habit, he or she will learn to be much more responsible.
2) Find a good place to study. It should be a quiet place that is free from everything but study. No games, radios or televisions.
3) Also remember that it is the child’s duty to do his or her homework. Some children give up easily and go to mom and dad for help when they have a problem. Try to let them solve it first .By doing this, they will get a sense of success from overcoming problems. In this way, we help them to help themselves.
根据短文内容判断正误，正确的写A，错误的写B
1.Asking the kids to keep a notebook to write down their homework will make them more responsible.
2.The place where the children study must be big, clean and tidy.
3.It is the child’s duty to do his or her homework.
4.The children should try to solve the problems by themselves when they have trouble with their homework.
5.This passage is written for teachers to teach their students.
Mr. Green goes to a small city on vacation. He wants to go to the Happy Hotel, because his friend works there. But he doesn’t know the way to the hotel. When he sees an old man, he stops and says to him, “Excuse me, where is the Happy Hotel?” The old man answers, “I can show you the way.” Then the old man gets into the car (上车). After some time, they get to a small house, and the old man says, “Here we are!” Mr. Green looks at the house. “But it isn’t the Happy Hotel”, he says to the old man. The old man answers, “It’s my house. You can go down this street. When you see a big restaurant, turn left. Then you can see the Happy Hotel on your right. It’s next to a school.”
1.Why does Mr. Green go to the small city?
A. Because he is on vacation.
B. Because he wants to visit his aunt.
C. Because he works there.
2.Why does Mr. Green want to go to the Happy Hotel?
A. Because his friend works in the Happy Hotel.
B. Because the hotel is very comfortable.
C. Because the hotel is very cheap.
3.How does Mr. Green go to the small city?
A. He walks there.
B. He goes to the city in a taxi.
C. He goes to the city in a car.
4.Where is the Happy Hotel?
A. It’s near the old man’s house.
B. It’s next to a school.
C. It’s behind a restaurant.
5.“Here we are!” means（意思是）_________
A. 给我们 B. 我们在这里 C. 我们到了
This question sounds _______ than that one.
A.many more polite B. much more polite
C.many more politely D.much more politely
Students often spend lots of time _____ their homework.
A to do B do C did D doing
The young man used to ____ to work, but he is used to ___ to work now.
A. drive; walking B. drove; walked
C. drive; walks D. driving; walk
