China is known as a country of etiquette (礼节) and ceremonies. Here is an interesting story that shows this. Once upon a time, a man 36 on a long trip to visit his friend and took a swan as a gift. But the swan 37 from its cage on the way and when he tried to 38 it, he got hold of nothing but a 39 . Instead of returning home, he continued his 40 taking the swan feather with him. When his friend received this 41 gift, he was deeply moved. And the 42 ‘The gift is nothing much, but it’s the thought that counts.’ was 43 far and wide.
Chinese used to 44 one hand in the other in front of the chest as a salute. This 45 has a history of more than 2,000 years but nowadays it is 46 used except on the Spring Festival. And shaking hands is more popular and 47 on formal occasions. Bowing was often used by people in a 48 position such as subordinates(下属), students, and attendants. 49 at present Chinese youngsters tend to simply nod as a greeting.
It is common social practice to 50 the junior to the senior, or the familiar to the unfamiliar. When you start a talk 51 a stranger, topics such as weather, food, or 52 are a good choice to break the ice. With a 53 , a chat about current affairs, sports, the stock market or his job usually goes 54 . Similar to Western customs, you should be 55 in asking a woman private questions. However, talking about her job or family life will never put you into danger.
A．got B．made C．took D．went
A．ran B．kept C．escaped D．avoided
A．catch B．chase C．follow D．trace
A．cage B．feather C．swan D．man
A．visit B．adventure C．journey D．expedition
A．unexpected B．good C．sudden D．accidental
A．warning B．sentence C．word D．saying
A．expanded B．spread C．extended D．increased
A．take B．put C．cup D．set
A．culture B．hobby C．habit D．tradition
A．often B．seldom C．always D．usually
A．appropriate B．satisfactory C．important D．practical
A．upper B．old C．lower D．young
A．And B．But C．Then D．Moreover
A．introduce B．devote C．lead D．leave
A．by B．in C．on D．with
A．marriage B．hobbies C．income D．ages
A．boy B．girl C．humans D．man
A．smoothly B．suddenly C．unfortunately D．expectedly
A．quick B．wise C．cautious D．free
He lost his arms in an accident that claimed his father’s life who was the main 36 of support for the family. He had to _37__ the arms of his younger brother，and his younger brother became his ___38 _ ，never leaving him alone for years. Except for writing with his toes，he was completely unable to do _39_ in his life.
One late night，his younger brother accompanied him into the toilet and went back to __40__ . But being so 41___，his younger brother fell asleep，leaving him on the toilet for two hours. As the two brothers grew up together，they had their share of problems and they would often __42__ . His younger brother wanted to live _43__ from him，living his own life，as many normal people do. So he was 44 __ and didn’t know what to do.
A _45__ misfortune befell(降临) a girl. One night her mother，who suffered from mental illness ___46_ . So her father went out looking for her mother，leaving her alone at home. She tried to prepare a __47_ for her parents，only to overturn the stove， _48 __ in a fire which took her hands away.
Though her elder sister who was studying in another city，showed her _49__ to take care of her，she was determined to be completely _50__ . At school，she always studied hard.
One day，the boy and the girl were both invited to appear on a television interview program. They were both asked to write something on a piece of paper with their toes. The boy wrote： My younger brother’s arms are my arms； 51_ the girl wrote: Broken wings，flying heart.
Disasters can 52_ at any time. If you choose only to complain and 53 from the ordeal(苦难的经历)，it will always follow you wherever you go. But if you decide to be ___54 ，the hardship will turn out to be a(n) 55 on which new hopes will arise.
A．cause B．strength C．source D．course
A．live on B．take on C．turn on D．depend on
A．shadow B．volunteer C．bodyguard D．servant
A．something B．anything C．nothing D．everything
A．play B．work C．wait D．wash
A．tired B．angry C．impatient D．unfair
A．support B．separate C．quarrel D．avoid
A．lonely B．different C．separated D．divided
A．heartless B．heart-broken C．kind-hearted D．heart-warming
A．same B．similar C．simple D．strange
A．died B．disappeared C．dismissed D．failed
A．meal B．medicine C．heating D．plan
A．leading B．resulting C．taking D．bringing
A．willingness B．anxiety C．contribution D．respect
A．independent B．relaxed C．disabled D．energetic
A．since B．while C．as D．though
A．strike B．afford C．form D．return
A．hide B．remain C．survive D．escape
A．careful B．strong C．healthy D．polite
A．difficulty B．fortune C．occupation D．attitude
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My mother used to ask me what was the most important part of the body. Through the years I would 21 what I thought was the correct answer. When I was younger, I thought 22 was very important to us as humans, so I said, “My ears, Mommy”. She said, “No. Many people are 23 . But you keep thinking about it and I will ask you again soon.”
Several years passed 24 she asked me again. Since making my first 25 , I had often thought of the correct answer. So this time I told her， “Mommy, sight is very important to everybody, so it must be our eyes.” She looked at me and told me, “You are 26 fast, but the answer is not correct because there are many people who are blind.”
27 the years, Mother asked me a couple more 28 and always her answer was, “No, but you are getting 29 every year, my child.” Then last year, my Grandpa died. Everybody was crying when it was our 30 to say our final good-bye to Grandpa. Mom asked me, “Do you know the most important body part yet, my dear?”
I was 31 when she asked me this now. I always thought this was a 32 between her and me. She saw the 33 on my face and told me, “This question is very important. It shows that you have really 34 your life.” I saw her eyes well up with tears. She said, “My dear, the most important body part is your 35 .” I asked, “Is it because it holds up your head?” She replied, “No, it is 36 on them a crying friend or loved one can rest their head. I only hope that you have enough 37 and friends that you will have a shoulder to cry 38 when you need it.” Then and there I knew the most important body part is not a 39 one. It is sympathetic to the pain of 40 .
A．notice B．believe C．doubt D．wonder
A．love B．health C．sound D．sight
A．blind B．deaf C．lame D．foolish
A．while B．once C．after D．before
A．discovery B．decision C．attempt D．suggestion
A．learning B．thinking C．growing D．changing
A．Before B．Till C．Beyond D．Over
A．ways B．things C．questions D．times
A．stronger B．taller C．smarter D．nicer
A．duty B．turn C．pity D．chance
A．shocked B．satisfied C．interested D．excited
A．game B．test C．match D．job
A．worry B．puzzlement C．regret D．pain
A．enjoyed B．found C．disliked D．lived
A．shoulders B．feet C．hands D．hair
A．how B．because C．why D．whether
A．respect B．favor C．love D．fun
A．by B．on C．above D．for
A．valuable B．useful C．selfish D．precious
A．others B．the deaf C．Grandpa D．the blind
The afternoon on December 25 in the waiting room , I was the nurse on duty . When I felt sad about having to_36_on Christmas Day , a woman and four small children showed up at my desk .
“ Are you all sick ?” I asked. “ Yes,” the woman said _37_and lowered her head. But when it came to telling me about their_38_ ,things got a little surprising. They all seemed to be well and there was nothing _39_ with their body.
Why did they tell a _40_that they were all sick? I did not say anything but _41_ that it might be a little time before a doctor could _42_ them . The mother said,“Take your time.We can _43_ here. It’s so warm.” When she finished the register chart , I noticed she didn’t write down their address----were they _44_ ?
I looked at the _45_ around the Christmas tree. The children were excited and _46_ to be healthy. The littlest one was pointing at the Christmas tree and say something to the mother. Then I was sure that they came here not because of _47_ but only for warmth.
I went back to the nurses’ station and _48_ the homeless family. The nurses, _49_ about working on Christmas Day like me, turned to feel sorry for the family and decided to _50_.
We bought delicious food in the hospital restaurant and _51_ a big dinner for our guests. We needed _52_. So we put apples in a basket and collected candies and clothes. Just as we were seriously prepared to meet the physical needs of the _53_, our team worked to meet the needs of a family who just wanted to be _54_ on Christmas Day.
Later, as the family was to _55 _ , the youngest child ran to me and said,“Thank you very much. Good bye.’A choose B work C shop D clean
A angrily B joyfully C weakly D loudly
A plans B jobs C habits D problems
A wrong B new C special D strange
A story B lie C joke D secret
A explained B agree C promised D replied
A visit B educated C see D encouraged
A sleep B eat C dance D wait
A careless B homeless C impolite D unhappy
A family B team C class D police
A seemed B wanted C decided D happened
A fun B hunger C illness D tiredness
A introduced B mentioned C reported D greeted
A writing B learning C worrying D complaining
A leave B stop C watch D help
A prepared B cooked C ordered D started
A vegetables B materials C presents D fruits
A doctors B patients C leaders D nurses
A satisfied B excited C warm D full
A watch B sing C win D leave
Just recently I had been wondering if there was much point in doing little acts of kindness. So often they get 36 , and occasionally they come back to bite you!
Then, just last week, after a long travel, I found myself 37 at a bus station. The bus was four hours late! So, I guess I wasn’t in a good 38 .
That’s when a woman asked me if I had any spare 39 to help her get a bus ticket.
“Oh, sure,” I said sarcastically (挖苦地). “How much would you like?”
As I spoke, I mentally kicked myself for my 40 and reached into my bag for some money. As I handed her five dollars, I heard low sounds from her stomach because of real 41 .
I reached back into my bag and brought out a 42 I had bought earlier. I handed it to her with a(n) 43 that I hoped would make up for my earlier tone of voice. Getting a 44 look at her now, I realized she was extremely tired, like she had had several months of 45 days!
As she took the food, a look of 46 washed over her. In return, she tried to give me a Milwaukee bus ticket! I don’t live in Milwaukee and the ticket will probably 47 be used, but I took it.
A few minutes later she came back over, apologized, and told me she was still 48 of five dollars. I took some singles out of my bag and slipped a twenty in there as well. 49 , the voice in my head told me I was being a fool.
Five minutes later she came back again and tried to 50 my twenty. When I said it was for her so she could get something else to 51 , and that I was completely serious and I wasn’t taking it 52 , she started crying and hugged me.
From now on, when I wonder if it is 53 trying to help someone, I will remember that woman. Maybe I am really making a 54 for someone. So, sure, sometimes my efforts might not be noticed, and sometimes they might come back to bite me, but they might actually 55 another human being!
A．ignored B．appreciated C．acknowledged D．forgiven
A．examined B．trapped C．confused D．delayed
A．habit B．place C．mood D．situation
A．change B．time C．hand D．energy
A．appearance B．attitude C．selfishness D．experience
A．pain B．anxiety C．hunger D．fear
A．souvenir B．ticket C．gift D．cake
A．shout B．smile C．apology D．praise
B．gentle C．good D．cold
A．dark B．tough C．mysterious D．special
A．relief B．regret C．doubt D．anger
A．once B．often C．sometimes D．never
A．ashamed B．aware C．short D．proud
A．Eventually B．However C．Therefore D．Besides
A．return B．show C．share D．earn
A．do B．trade C．add D．eat
A．away B．out C．back D．over
A．hard B．fun C．useless D．worth
A．difference B．profit C．decision D．suggestion
A．excite B．help C．educate D．inspire
How often do you change your hairstyle or ask for new dresses? You may be 16 to follow trends（潮流）in Western countries, but young people in the United States don’t care as much about 17 as you do.
A recent survey among high school 18 in China, Japan, South Korea and the US found that 19 teenagers care more about their appearance than young people in the US.
This survey was held in 156 high schools in the four countries. More than 7,000 teenagers were 20 about their views on life and the world. South Koreans, at 83 per cent, cared most about their looks. They were 21 by the Chinese and Japanese, while US students showed the least interest in fashion at only 33 per cent.
“The different results show 22 of cultural background,” said Sun Yunxiao from the China Youth and Children Research Centre. He explained that in the US there are many different 23 of beauty, so teens are more 24 to be confident about their appearance.
US teenagers’ high self-confidence is displayed in the 25 . About 85 per cent are happy with themselves. The percentage of self-confident Chinese students stands at only 30 per cent.
What’s 26 , US students showed more individuality, with 88 per cent 27 that “people should follow their own interests rather than 28 of others”. This is much 29 than South Korea’s 69 per cent, China’s 49 and Japan’s 48.
Japanese students, at 52 per cent, are most dissatisfied with modern society. Chinese and Koreans follow at second and 30 most dissatisfied.
“ 31 to the survey, Chinese students are happy and disciplined. They have a strong wish to make a difference. 32 Chinese students need to be more independent and learn how to relax,” said Sun.
The students have different 33 backgrounds. But home and places where friends gather are the favorite places all teens seek happiness.
Exams and worries about life after graduation cause much 34 among most of the teens 35 for the survey.
A．absorbed B．willing C．careless D．unhappy
A．hairstyle B．dresses C．fashion D．culture
A．teachers B．students C．citizens D．colleagues
A．Asian B．American C．African D．Western
A．answered B．requested C．persuaded D．questioned
A．followed B．decreased C．reduced D．compared
A．relations B．attitudes C．customs D．differences
A．awareness B．standards C．duties D．expenses
A．admirable B．confused C．likely D．unbelievable
A．survey B．setting C．reference D．paper
A．worse B．better C．less D．more
A．disagreeing B．observing C．agreeing D．puzzling
A．those B．that C．it D．one
A．lower B．larger C．smaller D．higher
A．first B．third C．fourth D．last
A．Leading B．Devoting C．Appealing D．According
A．But B．And C．So D．Or
A．political B．cultural C．economical D．material
A．expectation B．hesitation C．concern D．conservation
A．interviewed B．advised C．overlooked D．invested
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