China covers large areas and has a great population. Different living habits have always been an interesting topic in the country. Recently, another difference between southern Chinese and northern Chinese became a hot one: the way people shop at markets.

People from southern China say that they always buy what they need for just one or two meals. It is normal for them to buy half of a Chinese cabbage, two potatoes and 0.25 kilograms of beef at a time.

However, one may be laughed at if he does this in the north. Instead, buying vegetables and meat enough for a week is usual. Also, you can buy a small amount of fruit, such as a single apple or pear, each time in the south. Shop owners even help you peel and cut them. But shop owners in the north hardly offer such service. And many fruits are sold in baskets and boxes.

The difference could be due to the different weather.

Food can be kept for a long time in the north, as it is usually cold and dry there. Many northern Chinese have the habit of storing food, especially for the long winter. But the hot and wet weather in the south makes southern Chinese buy just enough food for one meal or one day, or else the food may go bad.

1.In southern China, people usually buy _________ at a time.

A. a small amount of food B. a large amount of food

C. enough food for a week D. a lot of meat and vegetables

2.If you buy fruits in the south, the shop owners may _________.

A. peel and cut them for you B. laugh at you

C. only sell them in boxes and baskets D. only sell a single apple or pear

3.The underlined words "due to" mean "_________" in Chinese.

A. 所以 B. 但是 C. 然而 D. 因为

4.Which is the best title for the passage?

A. Different Weather in China B. Different Living Habits in China

C. Southern Chinese and Northern Chinese D. Southern China and Northern China

请根据对五位人物的描述,在下面所给的信息中找出与其相匹配的选项。

1.(_____)Sara likes to make friends with popular people, because she finds it easier to communicate with them.

2.(_____)When Jane is happy, she likes to talk to everyone in her class, But when she feels sad, she doesn’t even say “hi” to anyone.

3.(_____)Paul is poor in his study, and he always feels shy to talk with others, so he has very few friends.

4.(_____)When Peter feels uncomfortable talking with someone, he often looks here and there.

5.(_____)Susan is a good student, but she is never sure what to talk about when she stays with others.

A. Be confident in yourself. Everyone has his good qualities(品质). People who have self-confidence are more attractive.

B. It is not polite to look around when talking with people. Try to look people in the eye even if you are not interested in the conversation. Then people will find it easier to talk to you.

C. Try to make friends with kinds of people, not just with those who are easy to communicate.

D. Others will think you are strange if you are friendly one day and don’t talk the next day. Learn to share your feelings with others. Share your sadness with others, and you will be happy again.

E. Care about what’s happening in the world. Read more newspapers, listen to the top CDs, and find out something about new sports or movie stars. Then talk about things that a person may be interested in.

A. Be confident in yourself. Everyone has his good qualities(品质). People who have self-confidence are more attractive.

B. It is not polite to look around when talking with people. Try to look people in the eye even if you are not interested in the conversation. Then people will find it easier to talk to you.

C. Try to make friends with kinds of people, not just with those who are easy to communicate.

D. Others will think you are strange if you are friendly one day and don’t talk the next day. Learn to share your feelings with others. Share your sadness with others, and you will be happy again.

E. Care about what’s happening in the world. Read more newspapers, listen to the top CDs, and find out something about new sports or movie stars. Then talk about things that a person may be interested in.

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