Paul loves his wife and children very much, and they love him, too. However, it isn't easy to live with Paul. He gets angry easily, and he doesn't have many friends. Paul's wife, Linda, is very different. She's always smiling and kidding. She likes to tell jokes and make people laugh. She's never quiet for long and hardly gets angry. She has a lot of friends. Paul and Linda often fight (争辩) about their children. Linda thinks Paul is too strict with them, he shouts at them a lot. He forgets that they're only children. Paul thinks Linda is too easy (随和的) with the children, and she always lets them do whatever they want to do, but that's not right, Linda, however, corrects (纠正) the children when it's' necessary, and they listen to her. She doesn't shout at them, but they obey (服从) her. She's very kind and patient.

1.Paul's wife and children find it difficult to live with Paul because he ________.

A.gets angry easily B.talks too much

C.is outgoing and athletic D.always invites many friends home

2.Linda has ________ friends than Paul.

A.many B.much C.fewer D.more

3.The children ________.

A.don't love their father B.are strict with their father

C.like their mother's ways of treating them D.do whatever their father asks them to do

4.From the passage, we know ________.

A.Linda and Paul don't love each other

B.Paul doesn't think it is right to let the children do whatever they want to do

C.Linda always shouts at her children

D.Linda and Paul often fight mostly because he has no friends

We all know that many people like to go to the cafe(咖啡馆)and ______ some coffee or tea there. They can ____ other people and listen to some music when they ______ drinking coffee. However, the “silent(安静的) cafes” are very ______ in Tokyo, Japan these days.

A young ______ sits alone in a cafe, and she is drinking tea and reading a book. She ______ some words on the notebook and then she gives ______ to the cafe worker.

It says“ ______ are the toilets please?”

We can see ______ “silent cafes” in Tokyo. They ______ the same as the common(普通的)cafes. But people in“ silent cafes” don’t ______. They communicate(交流)with each other by writing on the ______ .

The “silent cafes” are very popular in Tokyo, because some people there are ______ too much pressure (压力)of work, and they need a place to make themselves(他们自己) ______ . They want to stay alone(独处), ______ they like to go to the “silent cafes” and relax.

1.A.drink B.eat C.play D.write

2.A.worry about B.talk with C.look after D.look at

3.A.are B.is C.have D.look at

4.A.noisy B.terrible C.popular D.big

5.A.woman B.boy C.teacher D.daughter

6.A.writes B.says C.finds D.takes

7.A.you B.her C.it D.him

8.A.When B.Why C.How D.Where

9.A.many B.lots C.much D.lot

10.A.look B.sound C.feel D.taste

11.A.sing B.speak C.read D.act

12.A.table B.paper C.notebook D.computer

13.A.in B.under C.to D.for

14.A.relaxed B.excited C.safe D.handsome

15.A.so B.but C.or D.if

When I got home the other day, I found an envelope waiting for me. It gave me great joy as I thought, "Who's sent me this lovely red envelope with gold stars on the back?"

I opened it up, and it was a note from a friend of mine, congratulating me on the recent release(出版)of my new book 1..

In a busy world where everyone is too rushed for everything, we need to stop sometimes to remember the meaningful moments. How to be a sweet person? 2..

Rediscover snail mail.

Not just for life's big events. Consider smaller occasions you can stick a stamp on and send love toward. 3.. Maybe a coworker did something brave, and you want to show appreciation or thanks.

Smile and dial(拨号)

When was the last time you called someone to wish them a happy birthday, to get well or to say thank you 4.. But when someone picks up the phone, you hear their voice and can share a laugh(even a cry)together, it will beat an emoji any day of the week.

5..

Asking someone about their goals for the year is a very generous act. This kind of questions goes beyond surface conversation and leads you to really get to know a person. Ask without an agenda-out of curiosity.

And to be a real superhuman, give them something that can help them: a book, a connection, even just a few words of encouragement.

A.Ask someone their goals and give a little something.

B.Maybe someone lost their dog, and you want to express your sadness.

C.Here are some tips that can help us become a better human.

D.Text messages are great.

E.It was totally unexpected and completely cheerful.

When you are away from home, eating is more than just a way to keep your stomach full. Sharing a meal with others is a kind of communication.

When you are in a foreign country, saying yes to the food on your plate is important. It means that you accept the host and the country. That's why most experienced travelers try to eat everything everywhere, even though the dish looks strange.

We often fell uncomfortable with food that we are unfamiliar(不熟悉的) with. However, food that seems strange in one culture may be a favorite food in another. South China, for example, there are many restaurants that make dishes from snakes. Sheep's eyeballs may be unfamiliar in some parts of the world,but in Saudi Arabia,they are a choice food. In parts of Colombia,roasted ants are.

Can you refuse such food politely? Most experienced travelers say no. You should at least try a bit of it. Cut things into very thin pieces. This way, you won't notice what it looks like or remember where it came from. Or," swallow(晒下) it quickly," as one traveler advises. "I still can't tell you what roasted ants taste like."

Another useful piece of advice is this: It's better if you don't know what you are eating. Don't ask what's for dinner. Avoid looking at the kitchen or looking at restaurant menus. Your host will be very happy because you are eating the food that he or she offers.

1.Why is it important to say yes to the food on your plate in a foreign country?

A.Because it shows the importance of tasting foreign food

B.Because it shows you are a very polite traveler.

C.Because it means you accept the food culture in this country

D.Because it means you are interested in the foreign country

2.Where has the traveler in Paragraph 4 most probably been to?

A.the United States B.China. C.Saudi Arabia D.Colombia

3.According to the text, what should you do when served strange food in a foreign country?

A.Learn where it came from. B.See how it was cooked.

C.Ask about its name. D.Have a taste of it.

4.Which of the following is true?

A.People in Saudi Arabia like to eat snakes.

B.Sharing meals is a good way to communicate with others.

C.We'd better not eat food that seeing strange in foreign countries.

D.Most experienced travelers often look at the menu.

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