You want to know about my staying in America, right? Well, to tell you the truth, it is really an eye-opening experience to study here.
In China, I had English classes five times a week since fifth grade. However, I didn’t know how different textbook English could be from everyday English until I came to Hotchkiss School, Connecticut.
When I first studied English, I was told to say, “I am fine.” when people say “How are you?” But in the US, I found that people say, “I am good.” or “I’m tired.”
One day, someone greeted me with “What’s up?” It made me confused(不知所措). I thought for a moment and then smiled because I didn’t know what to say.
Since then, I have discovered more and more differences between Chinese and US cultures.
To my surprise, US girls spend a lot of time in the burning sun to get a tan(晒黑). However, in China, girls try every possible way to get their skin paler, or “whiter”.
I was also surprised by how hard-working US students are.
In China, schoolwork is almost everything, so we study hard and that’s it. But here, a “good” student gets good grades, does a lot for the public and plays sports or music.
The kids here are so talented, I am starting to be sorry that I gave up playing the piano at an early age and that I have never thought about sports.
| A．4 | B．5 | C．6 | D．7 |
| A．quite different from | B．the same as | C．more difficult than | D．easier than |
| A．He thought for a moment and smiled | B．He greeted with “What?” |
| C．He didn’t how to say | D．He was surprised |
| A．only in doing homework |
| B．only on sports or music |
| C．only in working for the public |
| D．on studies, sports or music and public work |
| A．The writer is now staying in the US. |
| B．American girls love to have white skin. |
| C．The US students are hard-working. |
| D．Schoolwork is almost everything in China. |
There are many things you can do to improve your memory. Among them are many kinds of useful ways as well as taking special care of your health.
It is important that you make yourself excited to make your memory more active. You can do this by doing some new activities and by changing your daily habits. Learning a new skill helps your brain (大脑) to develop. When trying to remember something, you should pay special attention to the most important things about it. Do not allow other thoughts to enter your mind because this will reduce your chances of making right memories.
An excellent way to improve memory is to connect information with pictures. Try to see the pictures in your mind. Taking notes and keeping a diary will also be helpful.
Healthy food and plenty of vitamins are necessary for your memory to work well. Drinking a lot of water also helps keep your memory. You must allow your brain to have enough sleep and rest. When you are asleep, your brain stores memory. Not enough sleep can cause problems with storing information. And being tired will also stop you from being able to think clearly and well.
In order to keep your mind on your work, you must be free from worry. Generally, keeping fit and normal health checks are both important as well—not just for improving your memory.
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Welcome to Moonlight Hotel! To make you stay as enjoyable as possible, we hope you will use our facilities(设施) to the full.
Dining Room: Breakfast in the dining room is from 6:30 a.m. Also the room staff may bring breakfast to your room at any time after 6:00 a.m. If you would like this, please fill out a card and hang it outside your door before you go to bed. Lunch is from 11:50 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dinner is from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Room Service: We provide a 24-hour service for you. Call the Reception Desk, you’re your message will be passed on to the staff
Telephones: To make a phone call, dial(拨) 0 for Reception and ask to be connected(连接). If the lines are busy, please wait and try again. There are also public phones near the Reception Desk. Tell Reception if you need morning calls.
Shop: The hotel shop is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Bar: The hotel bar is open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Banking: The Reception staff will cash checks(兑现支票) and change any foreign money for you.You can see the notice probably_______.
| A．in the hotel dining room |
| B．at the hotel bar |
| C．in every room of the hotel |
| D．in the hotel shop |
What does the underlined word "staff" mean in Chinese?
| A．经理 | B．服务员 | C．老板 | D．厨师 |
If you want to make a call to your home from the bedroom at the hotel, you can_______．
| A．dial 0 and ask a staff to come |
| B．put out a card outside |
| C．dial 0 for Reception and ask to be connected |
| D．make a call to public phones |
The passage tells us that_______.
| A．the hotel offers at least six kinds of services |
| B．it's not comfortable to stay in the hotel |
| C．you will have trouble if you carry foreign money |
| D．you can shop at any time inside the hotel |
Charlotte's Web is a popular American children's book about the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a spider(蛛) named Charlotte. The writer, E.B. White, shows that a real friend will help you even though he or she has nothing to get from doing so.
In the book, Charlotte is always helping Wilbur. She spins(吐) words into her web to save Wilbur's life, even though spinning the words is tiring and difficult for her. Charlotte is a true friend. She helps Wilbur for only one reason - she cares about him.
Templeton, the rat, on the other hand, is not a real friend to Wilbur. Templeton only helps others when there is something in it for him. When he is asked to help save Wilbur's life, he says "no" at first. Later on, he agrees to help, but only because he wants to keep eating Wilbur's meals. At the end of the book, Wilbur learns the true meaning of friendship. He helps Charlotte to save her babies. He does this not for other reasons, but because he cares about his friend.
Reading this book lets me know how important it is to help others. Being a good friend means being there when you are needed.What does Charlotte do to save Wilbur's life?
| A．She spins words into her web. |
| B．She provides food for Wilbur. |
| C．She asks other friends to help. |
| D．She makes a house for Wilbur. |
How does Charlotte feel when she is spinning the words?
| A．Tired. | B．Excited. |
| C．Bored. | D．Frightened. |
Why does Templeton agree to help Wilbur?
| A．Because he cares about Wilbur. |
| B．Because he wants to live with Wilbur. |
| C．Because he wants to eat Wilbur's meals. |
| D．Because he wants to learn how to spin. |
The passage mainly talks about the_______.
| A．neighbourhood | B．friendship |
| C．war | D．work |
When Kyle walks into Ernie’s Pet World, he looks very anxious. The shop owner, Ernie, jumps out of his seat to greet Kyle. He is the shop’s first customer（顾客）of the day.
“Good morning, sir!” Ernie says, “What can I help you with?”
“Well, I... “Kyle starts to say.
“Wait, don’t tell me,” Ernie stops him, “You’re looking for a...a little dog... for your daughter’s birthday. Right?”
“Not really, I just… ”
Ernie doesn’t let him finish. “Ah, I’ve got it. You just moved to a new office, and you want some fish for it, I have some very nice fish bowls over here.”
“In fact, I...”Kyle starts to look very nervous and strange（奇怪的）.
“No fish? Ah, a cat! You look like a cat person. At Ernie’s Pet World, we have the best cats. Take a look at this lovely one with long, white hair. She’s looking at you. She’s thinking, ‘Take me home. Take me home. ‘Would you like some cat food and toys, too?”
“No, thank you,” Kyle says. By this time, he is walking up and down. He has a terrible look on his face. “Really, I’m not interested in cats or fish or little dogs.”
“What do you want, then?” Ernie asks.
Kyle looks like he is going to cry. “I just want to know if I can use your toilet!” he says at last.When does Kyle walk into Ernie’s Pet World?
| A．In the morning. | B．In the afternoon. |
| C．At lunch time. | D．In the evening. |
Which is TRUE about Ernie’s Pet World?
| A．It has many workers. |
| B．Kyle goes there often. |
| C．It sells school things. |
| D．Ernie is the owner of the shop. |
Kyle went into the Ernie’s Pet World to _________.
| A．buy a little dog | B．take fish home |
| C．meet the shop owner | D．look for a toilet |
What does the underlined word "anxious" mean in Chinese?
| A．焦急的 | B．兴奋的 | C．生气的 | D．失望 |
What is the best title of the story?
| A．Kyle and Ernie | B．Pet or Toilet |
| C．A Pet Lover | D．A Busy Pet Shop |
Henry is from the USA. He is on holiday in London.
One day he is not feeling very well. So he asks a waiter in the hotel, “I want to see a doctor. Can you give me the name of a good one?”
The waiter looks in a book, and says, “Dr. Green.”
“Is he expensive?”
“Well,” the waiter answers, “Usually, you need to pay 20 pounds for the first time, and 15 pounds for later visit.”
Henry wants to save 5 pounds. When he goes to see the doctor, he says, “I’ve come again, doctor.”
For a few seconds, the doctor looks at his face carefully without say anything. Then he says, “Oh, yes.” He examines Henry and says, “Everything’s going fine. Just don’t stop the medicine(药) I gave you last time.”Henry goes to London ____________.
| A．to do some shopping |
| B．to visit a friend |
| C．to spend his holiday |
| D．to find a job |
He wants to see a good doctor because ____________.
| A．he is feeling bad |
| B．he can save 5 pounds |
| C．he wants to take some medicine home |
| D．a good doctor is very expensive |
The first visit to the doctor costs ____________ later visit.
| A．as much as |
| B．5 more pounds than |
| C．much less than |
| D．less than |
Henry wants to let the doctor believe ____________.
| A．he wasn’t ill |
| B．it is the second time for him to go to the doctor’s office |
| C．he is an old friend |
| D．he wasn’t feeling well |
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