One afternoon I toured an art museum while waiting for my husband to finish a business meeting.I was looking forward to a quiet view of the art works.
A young couple viewing the paintings ahead of me chatted nonstop between themselves.I watched them a moment and decided the wife was doing all the talk.I admired the husband’s patience for putting up with her continuous talk.Distracted by their noise,I moved on.
I met with them several times as I moved through the different rooms of art.Each time I heard her constant burst of words,I moved away quickly.
I was standing at the counter of the museum gift shop making a purchase when the couple came near to the exit.Before they left,the man reached into his pocket and pulled out a white object.He extended it into a long stick and then tapped his way into the coatroom to get his wife’s jacket.
“He’s a brave man.”The clerk at the counter said,”Most of us would give up if wewere blinded at such a young age.During his recovery he made a promise that his life wouldn’t change.So ,as before,he and his wife come in whenever there’s a new art show.”
“But what dose he get out of the art?”I asked,“He can’t see.”
“Can’t see?You’re wrong.He sees a lot.More than you or I do.”The clerk said,“His wife describes each painting so he can see it in his head.”
I learned something about patience,courage and love that day.I saw the patience of a young wife describing paintings to a person without sight and the courage of a husband who would not allow blindness to change his life.And I saw the love shared by two people as I watched this couple walk away hand in hand.The young couple were at an art museum ________.
| A．to show their love | B．to appreciate art |
| C．to discuss paintings | D．to describe paintings |
“…I moved away quickly.”in Paragraph 3 shows that the writer ________.
| A．was in the hope of visiting more rooms | B．was in a hurry to buy some gifts |
| C．was tired of the nonstop talking | D．was not interested in the art show |
We can infer from the passage that the husband _________.
| A．was not born blind | B．couldn’t stand his wife |
| C．knew nothing about art | D．completely depended on his wife |
After hearing what the clerk had said about the couple,the writer was ________.
| A．encouraged | B．excited | C．touched | D．annoyed |
The passage is mainly about ___________.
| A．the importance of art | B．good manners in public |
| C．patience of a husband | D．love between a couple |
If you are sitting at a table with people you don’t know, it is impolite to smoke without first asking if it will disturb them.
At American restaurants and coffee shops, cold water is usually served before you order. You may find the bread and the butter are free, and if you order coffee, you may get a free refill.
Most cities and towns have no rules about opening and closing time for stores and restaurants, though they usually do make rules for bars. Especially in big cities, stores may be open 24 hours a day.
Servings in restaurants are often large. If you can’t finish the meal but would like to enjoy the food later, ask the waiter or the waitress for a “doggie bag”(剩菜袋). It may have a picture of a dog on it, but everybody knows you are taking the food for yourself.
Tips are not usually added to the check. You should leave a tip of about 15% on the table when you leave. In some restaurants, a waiter or waitress often bring your check on a plate, and you can put your money there. Then the waiter or the waitress brings you your changes.______ is usually served before you order at American restaurants or coffee shops.
| A．Bread | B．Butter | C．Coffee | D．Cold water |
American people always ______ when servings are too large for them.
| A．take the food home for their dogs. |
| B．leave the food on the table and go away |
| C．take the food home in doggie bags for themselves. |
| D．ask the waiter or the waitress to keep the food for them. |
If you spend ＄120 for your meal, you’ll probably leave a tip of _____.
| A．＄10 | B．＄18 | C．＄30 | D．＄50 |
How can you give tips in America?
| A．They are usually added to the check. |
| B．They are added to the price of the meal. |
| C．A tip is usually 1/5 of the price of the meal. |
| D．You can leave them on the table when you leave. |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．It’s bad manners to smoke if the people who sit at the same table mind it. |
| B．At American restaurants and coffee shops, bread, butter and coffee are all free. |
| C．American people never sit with people they don’t know. |
| D．Few cities and towns make rules for bars in American. |
Different countries have different customs. When you travel to another country, please follow their customs, just as the saying goes, “ . ”
Very often people who travel to the United States forget to tip (付小费). It is usual to tip porters who help carry your bags, taxi drivers and waiters. Waiters expect to get a 15% tip on the cost of your meal. Taxi drivers expect about the same amount.
In England, make sure to stand in line even if there are only two of you. It’s important to respect lines there. It’s a good idea to talk about the weather. It’s a favourite subject of conversation with the British.
In Spain, it’s a good idea to have a light meal in the afternoon if someone invites you for dinner. People have dinner very late, and restaurants do not generally open until after 9 pm.
In Arab countries, men kiss one another on the cheek. Your host may welcome you with a kiss on both cheeks. It is polite for you to do the same.
In Japan, people usually give personal or business cards to each other when they meet for the first time. When a person gives you a card, don’t put it into your pocket right away. The person expects you to read it.
Don’t forget to be careful of your body language to express something in a conversation. A kind of body language that is used in one culture may be impolite in another.When you travel to the USA, you don’t need to tip _________.
| A．porters | B．waiters | C．actors | D．taxi drivers |
The missing sentences in the first paragraph should be “ . ”
| A．Love me, love my dog. |
| B．He who laughs last laughs best. |
| C．When in Rome, do as the Romans do. |
| D．Where there is a will, there is a way. |
The underline work “porters” in the passage means _________.
| A．搬运工 | B．清洁工 | C．接线员 | D．售票员 |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．In Spain, people usually have dinner very early. |
| B．In England, it’s not polite to talk about the weather. |
| C．In Arab countries, men kiss one another on the cheek. |
| D．In Japan you should not read the business card as soon as you get it. |
What’s the best title of the passage?
| A．How to tip. |
| B．Body Language. |
| C．When to Have Dinner. |
| D．Advice to International Travellers. |
| House for Sale Comfortable family home with a large garden on north side of town. Three bedrooms, a living-room, a kitchen, a dining-room and a bathroom. Offers over ＄35,ooo. |
| Assistant Wanted for Busy Restaurant Some evening and weekend work. All meals free. Tel:332 0178 You have to work on Saturdays and Sundays, but you get other days off. It’s not very well paid. But who cares about money? |
| Join Our Football Team Boys and girls wanted to play in local football team. Aged 9-13 Meets in Green Park on Friday at 3 pm. |
| Room to Rent (出租) Small room to rent in city center flat (公寓) above restaurant. Newly painted with modern furniture. Near main railway station. Buses pass the front door. Tel:332 2108 |
Mr Brown wants to live near his workplace. Mrs Brown wants a house with four bedrooms. The Browns’ children don’t care what the house is like as long as the garden is big enough. Ann, their daughter has always wanted to work in a restaurant. She thinks it is an exciting place. It’s hard work but she isn’t lazy.
Tom is a middle school student. He is twelve years old. He stops school at half past three, so he has plenty of time to finish his homework.
Jack, Mr Brown’s brother, is looking for a room to rent. He doesn’t care what color the walls are or how old the furniture is. He is getting ready for his drawing. So the house must be quiet.Why don’t the Browns buy the house in Advertisement One?
| A．It is on the north side of town. |
| B．There isn’t enough bedroom. |
| C．There is no dinner room. |
| D．The garden is too big. |
Why does Ann want to get the job in the restaurant?
| A．It’s an easy job. |
| B．The place is good and the food is free. |
| C．She thinks it will be interesting. |
| D．She can get long holidays. |
Why can’t Tom play for the new football team?
| A．He is not old enough. |
| B．It’s in a different village. |
| C．School stops too late. |
| D．He has to do his homework. |
What’s wrong with the room for Jack in Advertisement Four?
| A．It’s too small. |
| B．The walls are the wrong color. |
| C．The man likes old furniture better. |
| D．It’s too noisy. |
What does the sentence “All meals free”mean?
| A．Assistants can have the meals at any time. |
| B．Assistants can have the meals in the restaurant without paying money. |
| C．Customers can have the meals freely. |
| D．Assistant need to pay for their meals. |
Winter is dangerous because it’s so difficult to know what is going to happen and accidents take place so easily. Fog can be waiting to meet you over the top of a hill. Ice might be hiding under the melting(融化)snow, waiting ahead to send you off the road. The car coming to you may suddenly slip across the road.
Rule Number One for driving on icy roads is to drive smoothly(平稳地). Sudden movements can make a car very difficult to control. So every time you either start or stop your car, increase or reduce your speed, you must be as gentle and slow as possible. Suppose you are driving with a full cup of hot coffee on the seat next to you. Drive so that you wouldn’t spill(溅) it.
Rule Number Two is to pay attention to what might happen. The more ice there is, the further down the road you have to look. Test how long it takes to gently stop your car. Remember that you may be driving more quickly than you think. Generally, allow twice of your usual stopping distance when the road is wet, three times this distance on snow, and even more on ice. Try to stay in control of your car at all times and you will not get into trouble.The writer tries to in this passage.
| A．show his dislikes about bad winter weather |
| B．give information about winter weather |
| C．ask people not to drive in winter |
| D．advise people about safe driving in winter |
According to the passage, the writer thinks that .
| A．people should not drive in the snow |
| B．drivers should think more about problems in winter driving |
| C．people drive too fast in winter |
| D．winter drivers should stop their cars less |
In the passage the writer talks about a cup of coffee .
| A．to show how important smooth movements are |
| B．to ask the drivers to bring some soft drinks with them |
| C．to tell the drivers to be more relaxed |
| D．to show how it can be spilled |
Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
| A．Traffic accidents take place easily in winter. |
| B．Fog and melting snow often cause car accidents. |
| C．The stopping distance on ice is as long as the usual one. |
| D．In winter you should drive your car with great care. |
Which traffic sign shows the main idea of the passage?
A. B.
C. D.
What do you like? Different people like different things. Some people like loud music, other people don’t. They think it is too noisy. They like soft music. Many people like sports, but they do not like the same sports.
In some countries, cricket(板球) is a very popular sport. In others, it is not popular at all. No one plays it and few people watch it on TV. The World Cup is very popular. Millions of people watch the games on TV. Some people don’t like doing sports. They just like to watch other people playing.
Different people like different foods. Some people do not like meat. They eat most kinds of fruits and vegetables. Some people do not like potatoes and bread. They prefer rice or corn.
Not everyone like the same colors. Most people have a favorite color. Some people like bright colors. Others prefer pale colors. The world is an interesting place because we all like different things.What’s the main idea of this passage?
| A．People all like the same things. |
| B．Different people like the same things |
| C．People all like different sports |
| D．Different people like different things |
Which sentence is true?
| A．Everyone likes sports |
| B．Not many people like sports |
| C．Most people don’t like sports. |
| D．Lots of people like sports |
How many people like to watch the World Cup on TV?
| A．Few people |
| B．Hundreds of different people |
| C．Millions of people |
| D．No one at all |
What do people who don’t like meat(不喜欢吃肉的人) eat?
| A．Mostly(主要) potatoes and bread |
| B．Mostly fruits and vegetables |
| C．Mostly rice and corn |
| D．Mostly potatoes and corns |
Which sentence is true?
| A．Most people have a favorite color |
| B．No one likes bright colors. |
| C．Everyone likes bright colors |
| D．Few people prefer pale colors |
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