Coffee is a necessary part of Italian culture and since arriving here over six months ago, I have definitely drunk a lot of it!

Of course, coffee is also very popular in the UK, but coffee culture in Italy is a completely different story. In Italy, when you order a coffee in a cafe or a bar, you are presented with a tiny, bitter espresso(蒸馏咖啡). This is “normal coffee” for Italians and they are not so interested in the huge coffees that we drink in the UK. In addition, while takeaway coffee is extremely popular among Englishmen, it is not very common at all in Italy, especially in non?touristy areas. Generally, Italians prefer to drink their tiny coffees while standing at the bar and, for many, this short break is an important part of their day.

Typically, breakfast at a bar in Italy includes a coffee and a pastry(油酥糕点). I have been spoiled for choice with lovely cafes in the Italian town I'm living in. These cafes sell a series of mouth?watering pastries—either plain or filled with cream, chocolate, jam or Nutella—as well as delicious coffee. Cappuccinos are very popular at breakfast time and, for me, a creamy cappuccino and a pastry is the perfect way to start the day. I think it's a nice way to head to bar to buy a coffee and a pastry for breakfast before working and it's relaxing to take more time to enjoy such breakfast at the weekend.

Finally, I have found that coffee in Italy is so much cheaper than coffee in the UK. Of course, this means that in Italy, it is possible to go out for coffee regularly without breaking the bank.

1.Which of the following do Italians like better?

A.Takeaway coffees.

B.Huge coffees.

C.Creamy coffees.

D.Tiny, bitter coffees.

2.What does the word “they” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A.Italians. B.Britons.

C.Coffees. D.Cafes.

3.What does the writer usually do when in Italy?

A.Sell tiny coffees to Italians.

B.Travel in touristy areas.

C.Enjoy a coffee with a pastry.

D.Break the bank regularly.

4.Why can the writer often go out for coffee without breaking the bank in Italy?

A.Because coffee is a part of Italian culture.

B.Because there are so many cafes or bars.

C.Because Italian pastries are very delicious.

D.Because Italian coffee is very cheap.

I took the bus to work for many years.___________ knew each other; the passengers all sat there sleepily in the morning. The bus was cheerless and quiet.

One of the passengers was a small old man _____________ gray hair. He took the bus to the center for the old every morning. None of us ever paid ______________ attention to him.

One July morning he said good morning to the driver and smiled. The driver nodded without any expressions. The rest of us kept in ______________.

The next day, the old man got on with a big smile again and said in a ___________ voice: "And a very good morning to you all!" Some of us ___________, amazed, "Good morning." in reply. We ___________ began to nod and talk to each other.

One morning he _____________ a nice suit and tie. He even had a bunch of(一束)flowers in his hand. The driver turned around and asked: "Have you got yourself a ___________, Charlie?" We _____________ got to know if that was his name, but he nodded his head shyly and said yes. The _____________ passengers clapped(拍手叫好)at him.

Then, one morning, as autumn was closing in, Charlie wasn't _____________ at the stop. When we came __________ to the center, one of the passengers asked the driver to wait. He went in to ask about "Charlie".

The old gentleman was fine, _____________ one of his close friends had died at the weekend. The next Monday Charlie was at the stop as usual. His hair had turned grayer. We were silent as he walked onto the bus. We each handed him a bunch of _____________.We wanted to be there for this man who brought us together that summer.

1.A.Nobody B.Someone C.Anyone D.Everyone

2.A.in B.with C.under D.of

3.A.many B.much C.less D.most

4.A.silence B.excitement C.surprise D.shame

5.A.weak B.loud C.strong D.low

6.A.looked out B.looked down C.looked up D.looked after

7.A.suddenly B.carefully C.finally D.gradually

8.A.dressed B.hurt C.found D.worn

9.A.teacher B.girlfriend C.classmate D.friend

10.A.always B.seldom C.often D.never

11.A.few B.many C.other D.all

12.A.talking B.waiting C.looking D.checking

13.A.longer B.shorter C.farther D.nearer

14.A.for B.and C.but D.so

15.A.cakes B.books C.flowers D.gifts

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