题目内容
You shouldn’t ________ your hope.Everything will be better.
give up
fix up
cheer up
put up
Never go into a supermarket hungry! This is a good piece of advice. If you go shopping for food before lunchtime, you’ll probably buy more than you plan to. Unfortunately, however, just this advice isn’t enough for shoppers these days. Modern shoppers need an education in how and how not to buy things at the store. First, you check the weekly newspaper ads. Find out the items that are on sale and decide if you really need these things. In other words, don’t buy anything just because it’s cheaper than usual! Second, never let “New and Improved!” or “All Natural” on the front of a package influence you. Instead, read the list of contents on the back. Third,compare prices: that is, you should examine the prices of both different brands(品牌)and different sizes of the same brand.
Another suggestion for shoppers is to buy ordinary items instead of famous brands. Ordinary items in supermarkets come in plain packages. These products are cheaper because producers don’t spend much money on packing or advertising. However, they are still of high quality. In the same way, in buying clothes, you can often find high quality and low prices in brands that are not famous. Shopping in discount clothing stores can help you save a lot of money. Although these stores aren’t very attractive, and they usually do not have individual dressing rooms, not only are the prices low, but you can often find the same famous brands that you find in high-priced department stores.
Wise shoppers read magazine ads and watch TV commercials(商业广告),but they do this with one advantage: knowledge of the psychology behind the ads. In other words, will-informed shoppers watch for information and check for misinformation. They ask themselves questions: Is the advertiser hiding something in small print at the bottom of the page? Is there any real information in the commercial, or is the advertiser simply showing an attractive image? With the answers to these questions, shoppers can make a wise choice.
【小题1】 The author gives ________ suggestions to the shoppers in the passage.
A.Three | B.Four | C.Five | D.Six |
A.ordinary items are not so attractive because of the lower prices . |
B.we can’t buy items with words like “New and Improved” or “All Natural”. |
C.the advertisers are always showing misinformation in the commercial. |
D.the quality of ordinary items can be as good as that of famous brands. |
A.to buy ordinary items instead of famous brands |
B.how to buy ordinary things in supermarkets |
C.how to make a proper decision while shopping |
D.not to believe advertisements or commercials |
To save yourself from embarrassment (尴尬), it’s good to read a few books or research online about the culture and customs of the country you plan to visit.
Clothing: Wearing shorts in public is generally not acceptable in most parts of the world, including some European countries.
Greetings: Handshake is a usually accepted form of greeting, although in some countries, like Japan, a traditional bow(鞠躬) is preferred. Be careful how you talk with someone; don’t use first names unless you are invited to do something.
Language/Gestures: learn some polite expressions (hello-goodbye-thank you) and relax. English is pretty common worldwide, especially in tourist areas and you can always use body language to get your message across. However, some Americans gestures have different meanings in other countries. For example, in Bulgaria, shaking your head usually means “yes”; shaking it “vertically” means “ no”.
Food/Drink: you may find yourself looking down at a local delicious snake soup in china, sheep’s eyes in Saudi Arabia… and wonder what to do; especially you are guests in someone’s home. Be brave, take small bites, and pretend it tastes like something you like. Remember that some Buddhists don’t eat beef, and Muslims don’t eat pork. If you are eating with Muslims, never touch food with left hand (the left hand is for bathroom use).
Conversations: if you know the history and culture of the country, you will be confident. The French are angry at the classic American question: “What do you do for a living?” and so on.
【小题1】You should learn about _______ of the country if you want to go to another country.
A.the people and the food |
B.the culture and customs |
C.the language and people |
D.the behavior and conversations |
A.shake hands with you | B.hug with you |
C.kiss you | D.bow to you |
A.yes | B.no | C.victory | D.calm down |
A.You can’t wear shorts in public in most parts of the world. |
B.You can use body language to communicate with people. |
C.You can use your left hand to touch food when you eat with Muslims. |
D.You can get along well with people you visit if you know their culture and customs well. |
Everyone needs friends. There is an old saying “Friends are God's way of taking care of us.” But how do you find real friendship and keep it?
The American writer Sally Seamans tells young students some smart ways to find friends. Sally says finding friendship is just like planting a tree. You plant the seed and take care of it to make it grow.
First, you should choose a friend. What makes a good friend? It is not because a person has money or good looks. A good friend should be kind and patient. For example, if you have a bad day, a good friend should listen to your complaints and do his or her best to help. To make a friend, you can not be too shy. You should make each other happy and share your lives. But things cannot always be happy. Even the best have fights. What should you do when you have a fight with your friend? You have to talk to him or her. When there is no one around, have an honest talk. If he or she doesn't want to talk, you could write a letter.
There are three steps to being friends again:
Tell him or her how you are feeling ; say what your friend has done wrong, and explain why you did this or that. Remember that friendship is the most important thing in your life.
【小题1】Sally wants to tell students the ways to ________.
A.find friends | B.plant trees | C.get happy | D.keep fit |
A.be lovely and cool | B.be kind and patient |
C.have lots of money | D.have good looks |
A.buy a present for |
B.never say a word to |
C.have dinner with |
D.write a letter to |
A.Teenagers and friendship |
B.The good friends around you |
C.The trouble of growing up |
D.The care and keeping of friends |
【小题1】 If you want to find a job as a waiter, you can to apply for it.
A.go to 6756 Main St. Southgate |
B.go to 224 West Rose Ave. Richmond |
C.fax resume to 555-0001 |
D.email resume: lewisnclark@dot.org |
A.be trained | B.have experience |
C.speak English | D.know Spanish |
A.$ 8 | B.$ 10 | C.$ 12 | D.$ 13 |