At an early time，a paper ticket was necessary even for passengers who bought tickets online.But now people are saying goodbye to paper tickets.
Passengers can swipe（刷）an ID card to pass through a gate before taking a high﹣speed train. "It's very convenient and fast， "said Wu Yuanzhen，a passenger from Guangxi. "I am a business man and travel a lot by train.For us，time is money.E﹣tickets save time and improve travel efficiency（效率）. "
For passengers who need to change or return their tickets，they can change the tickets or get their fund（退款） through 12306.cn or the ticket office at the station.
Since 2011，passengers have been able to swipe their ID cards at self﹣service machines to take the Beijing﹣Tianjin high﹣speed railway and Beijing﹣Shanghai high﹣speed railway.And now checking﹣in by swiping an ID card is available at high﹣speed railway stations in most cities across China.At stations in some remote（偏远）areas，passengers still need a paper ticket to get on a train.
（1）Were paper tickets necessary when people travelled by train 15 years ago？
（2）What is the advantage of c﹣tickets？
（3）How can you change or return your e﹣tickets？
（4）Is checking﹣in by swiping an ID card available in your hometown？
（5）According to the passage，where do people sill have to use a paper train ticket in China？
What do you usually do to get pocket money from your parents? In western countries, many children do chores to get pocket money. They usually start to do this at 10 years old.
School students have to do homework and study for tests. They don’t have a lot of free time in the week. They often do chores at the weekend.
Young kids only do easy chores. So they don’t get much money. But that’s all right. Many of them only want to buy candy. And candy is cheap! They help wash up after dinner and feed the family cat or dog.
When they get older, kids want to buy more and more things. They want things that are more expensive than candy. Then they have to work harder! They often wash the family car, cut the grass, walk the dog and cook dinner.
Some jobs are a good way for kids to learn new things. For example, they can learn to use a lawnmower(割草机) or how to cook. Of course, their parents help them at first.How do the children in western countries get pocket money?
When do they usually start to get pocket money?
Why do the school students usually do chores at the weekend?
Why do the elder kids have to work harder?
How do they do the chores at the beginning?
In England, people often talk about the weather because they can experience (经历) four seasons in one day. In the morning the weather is warm just like in spring. An hour later black clouds come and then it rains hard. The weather gets a little cold. In the late afternoon the sky will be sunny, the sun will begin to shine, and it will be summer at this time of a day.
In England, people can also have summer in winter, or have winter in summer. So in winter they can swim sometimes, and in summer sometimes they should take warm clothes.
When you go to England, you will see that some English people usually take an umbrella (伞)or a raincoat with them in the sunny morning, but you should not laugh at them.
If you don't take an umbrella or a raincoat, you will regret (后悔) later in the day.Why do people in England often talk about the weather?
| A．Because they may have four seasons in one day |
| B．Because they often have very good weather |
| C．Because the weather is warm just like in spring |
| D．Because the sky is sunny all day |
From the story we know that when _________come, there is a heavy rain.
| A．sunshine and snow | B．black clouds |
| C．summer and winter | D．spring and autumn |
"People can also have summer in winter." Means "it is sometimes too
______in winter."
| A．warm | B．cool | C．cold | D．rainy |
In the sunny morning some English people usually take a raincoat or an umbrella with them because ________.
| A．their friends ask them to do so | B．it often rains in England |
| C．they are going to sell them | D．they are their favourite things |
The best title (标题)for this passage is ________.
| A．Bad Seasons | B．Summer or Winter |
| C．The Weather in England | D．Strange English People |
Hi, my name is Wang Jun. Do you want to know about my staying in America? Well, to tell you the truth, it is really an eye-opening experience here.
In China, I had English classes five times a week since Grade Five. But I didn’t know textbook English could be so different from everyday English until I came to Hotchkiss School, Connecticut. When I first studied English, I was told to say “I’m fine.” when people say “How are you?” But in the USA, I found that people say “I’m good.” or “I’m tired.”
One day, someone greeted （问候） me with “What’s up?” It made me confused. I thought for a moment and then smiled because I didn’t know what to say.
Since then, I have learnt more and more differences between Chinese and American cultures. To my surprise, American girls spend a lot of time in the burning sun getting a tan (晒黑的肤色). In China, girls try every possible way to keep their skin white.
American students are hard-working like Chinese students. In China, schoolwork is almost everything, so we study hard and that’s it. But here, a “good” student not only gets good grades, but also does a lot for the public. That is to say, they get lots of knowledge at school and learn many life skills from social （社会的） work. In China, Wang Jun had _______ English classes every week.
| A．five | B．four | C．three | D．two |
Wang Jun found that _______ when he came to Hotchkiss School in the USA.
A. it was really important to learn English well
B. English he learnt in China was helpful to him
C. American students were more hard-working than Chinese students
D. textbook English was different from everyday English What does the underlined word “confused” mean in Chinese?
| A．困惑的 | B．滑稽的 | C．紧张的 | D．伤心的 |
American girls make Wang Jun feel surprised because _______.
| A．they work hard at school | B．they try to keep their skin white |
| C．they hope to get a tan | D．they do lots of social work |
Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
| A．My wonderful travel in the USA | B．After-school activities in American schools |
| C．What American students learn at school | D．My study experience in the USA |
Different countries have different customs. When you travel to another countries，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 favorite 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（脸颊）. 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 conversation. A kind of body language that is acceptable 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．taxi drivers | D．conductor |
The missing sentence 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 word “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 a 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 Travelers
| Garden Hotel Address: 222 People’s Street Phone: 514-6023 The number of rooms: 120 Single room: $25 Double room: $35 Special attractions (吸引人的东西): French restaurant, swimming pool, coffee shop, phone and TV in each room, near the city center |
| Gloria Hotel Address: 129 North Street Phone: 595-5620 The number of rooms: 50 Single room: $12 Double room: $18 Special attractions: Close to the airport, phone in each room, restaurant |
| Dreamers’ Hotel Address: 233 People’s Street Phone: 641-6946 The number of rooms: 120 Single room: $15 Double room: $20 Special attractions: Near the gym, Chinese restaurant, coffee shop |
| No.1 Hotel Address: 1264 Children’s Street Phone: 643-8211 The number of rooms: 180 Single room: $30 Double room: $50 Special attractions: Japanese restaurant and Chinese restaurant, swimming pool, large garden |
_____ and _____ have the same number of rooms.
| A．Garden Hotel, Gloria Hotel | B．Garden Hotel, Dreamers’ Hotel |
| C．Gloria Hotel, NO.1 Hotel | D．Dreamers’ Hotel, NO.1 Hotel |
What can we know about Garden Hotel and Gloria Hotel?
| A．They both have a phone in each room. | B．They both have a swimming pool. |
| C．They are both near the city center. | D．They both have a TV in each room. |
The most expensive double room is _____ dollars in _____.
| A．50, Dreamers’ Hotel | B．50, NO.1 Hotel |
| C．35, NO.1 Hotel | D．20, Dreamers’ Hotel |
In Dreamers’ Hotel and NO. 1 Hotel, you can _____.
| A．have a good time swimming | B．enjoy delicious Chinese food |
| C．eat great French food | D．have coffee in a large garden |
Which of the following is TRUE?
| A．We can call NO.1 Hotel at 595-5620. | B．Dreamers’ Hotel is on North Street. |
| C．Only Gloria Hotel is near the airport. | D．Gloria Hotel is near Garden Hotel. |
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