“How are you?” is a nice question. It's a friendly way that people in the United States greet each other. But “How are you?” is also a very unusual question. It's a question that often doesn't need an answer. The person who asks “How are you?” hopes to hear the answer “Fine”, even if the person's friend isn't fine. The reason is that “How are you?” isn't really a question and “Fine” isn't really an answer. They are simply other ways of saying “Hello” or “Hi”.

Sometimes, people also don't say exactly what they mean. For example, when someone asks “Do you agree?” the other person might think, “No, I disagree. I think you're wrong…” But it isn't very polite to disagree so strongly, so the other person might say “I'm not sure.” It's a nicer way to say that you don't agree with someone.

People also don't say exactly what they are thinking when they want to finish talking with other people. For example, many talks over the phone finish when one person says “I have to go now.” Often, the person who wants to hang up gives an excuse: “Someone's at the door.” “Something is burning on the stove.” The excuses might be real, or not. Perhaps the person who wants to hang up simply doesn't want to talk any more, but it isn't polite to say that. The excuse is more polite, and it doesn't hurt the other person.

Whether they are greeting each other, talking about an idea, or finishing a talk, people don't say exactly what they are thinking. It's an important way that people try to be nice to each other, and it's part of the game of language.

1.When a person in America asks “How are you?”, he or she wants to hear “________”.

A.How are you? B.Hello. C.I don't know. D.Fine.

2.When a person disagrees with someone, it is polite to say “________”.

A.You're wrong. I disagree. B.I'm not sure. C.I'm sure I disagree. D.No, I disagree.

3.A polite way to finish a talk is to say “________”.

A.You have to go now. B.I want to hang up.

C.I have to go now. D.I don't want to talk any more.

4.When a person says “I’ve to go now. Someone's at the door”, the person may be ________.

A.giving an excuse B.hurting someone's feeling

C.talking to a person at the door D.going to another place

5.The rule of the game of language is probably________.

A.Always say what you mean. B.Don't disagree with people.

C.Never say exactly what you are thinking. D.Be polite.

Why play games? Because they are fun, and a lot more besides.Following the rules, planning your next move, acting as a team member﹣these are all "game"ideas that you will have throughout your life.

Think about some of the games you played as a young child ,such as rope﹣jumping and hide﹣and﹣seek.

Some games are entertaining and fun. But perhaps more importantly, they translate life into exciting dreams that teach children some of the basic rules they will be expected to follow the rest of their lives,such as taking turns and teamwork.

Many children's games have a practical side. Children around the world play games that prepare them for work they will do as adults. For example, some Saudi Arabian children play a game called Bones. It can be very helpful to exercise their hands and eyes, which is needed in hunting,Many sports encourage national or local pride. The most famous games of all, the Olympic Games, bring athletes from around the world together to take part in the friendly competition. People who watch the event wave flags, knowing that a gold medal is a win for an entire country, not just the athlete who has got it. For countries experiencing natural disasters(灾难) or war, an Olympic win can mean so much Sports can bring people together. Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. People on all continents play it﹣some for fun and some for a living. Nicolette Inibame a Californian soccer player, has discovered a way to spread hope through soccer. He set up an organization which can provide poor children with not only soccer balls but also a hopeful future.

Next time, when you play your favorite game or sport, think about why you enjoy it, what skills are needed, and whether these skills will help you in your life.

1.Which of the following is not the idea of games according to paragraph1?

A.Following the rules. B.planning the next move

C.Acting as a team member D.Making more friends

2.The underlined part "translate life into exciting dreams"in paragraph 2most probably means that games can .

A.describe life in an exciting way B.turn real﹣life experiences into a play at

C.change people's views of sporting D.teach children something useful and important

3.According to the passage, why is winning Olympic medals so encouraging?

A.It means a lot for a whole country B.It proves how excellent the winners are

C.It helps the country out of natural disasters. D.It brings the winners satisfaction and money

4.Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A.The most famous games are the Olympic Games

B.People around the world play soccer just for fun

C.The game called Bones can be helpful to the Arabian children

D.Nicolette Iribame gives poor children a chance for a better life.

5.What is the passage mainly about?

A.The popular games. B.Games and real life

C.The advantages of games D.children's games and the future

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