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Even nowadays there is a lot of misunderstanding between nationalities. Let's have a look at what the following people have to say.

Maria Conti: I find the English people insincere, cold and unfriendly. They keep saying "Thank you", "I'm sorry" even when they don't know each other. They are even polite to their own relatives. Except for helping you find your way in the streets, they aren't really friendly and never invite you to their houses.

Giannis Stinios: On the contrary I found them broad-minded and friendly.I was invited to people's houses and they all showed great interest in my ideas,Greek life and people.In England I learned that it was possible to be warm, friendly and polite at the same time.

Judy Brown: I lived in both Italy and Greece for a few years.At first there were a few misunderstandings between my foreign friends and myself. For example, I once gave a Greek friend a present for her birthday party.I was rather sorry that she did not unwrap it immediately. What's more, she even didn't thank me until I asked her if she liked it.I've learned from different experiences that a lot of foreigners find our attitude to what we English people call politeness rather insincere. They feel that politeness isn't necessary between friends.

1.According to Maria Conti, it is ________.

A. insincere to keep saying "Thank you" and "I'm sorry"

B. necessary for relatives to be polite to each other

C. unfriendly for the English people to help you find your way in the streets

D. not polite for the English people to invite her to their houses

2.Giannis Stinios is from ________.

A. England B. Greece

C. Italy D. America

3.When the English people receive gifts from their friends or relatives, they ________.

A. wrap them at once

B. unwrap them immediately

C. put them away at first

D. always ask their friends or relatives if they like them

4.According to Judy Brown’s experience, ________.

A. what the English people call politeness is a truth

B. the English people are less polite than the people in other countries

C. ideas of what are good manners are the same in different countries

D. ideas of what is politeness are not always the same in different countries

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Michael Charney, a 70-year-old 4.(retire) doctor from Cambridge, Massachusetts, is spearheading a grassroots campaign to end dooring forever. The campaign promotes the Dutch Reach—a technique where a driver reaches over with his right hand to open the car door, 5.(force) him to turn his body, look over his shoulder—and 6.(hopeful) see any oncoming cyclists.

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I used to____maybe one day I would make a(n)____and could help "them". But when I met that girl, I thought to myself, what if____ever helps her? What if she's not going to be around____enough to see that "one day"?

I didn't really think about what happened____.I shared my dinner with her and gave her all the____I could find on me. When security guards came,I____them into helping her instead of throwing her out as they____do. Now I'm sharing this story with you the____out there. Don't wait for one day to come before you____someone.Now is that one day.

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2.A. superstore B. shelter C. workshop D. dining hall

3.A. stronger B. taller C. weaker D. shorter

4.A. though B. if C. when D. because

5.A. homeless B. friendly C. flexible D. confident

6.A. learned B. taught C. explained D. wondered

7.A. similarity B. responsibility C. disability D. identity

8.A. rented B. existed C. gathered D. stayed

9.A. only B. even C. just D. still

10.A. looked after B. drove away C. laid off D. picked out

11.A. question B. acknowledge C. think D. regret

12.A. decision B. appointment C. agreement D. fortune

13.A. somebody B. nobody C. anybody D. everybody

14.A. long B. quiet C. busy D. narrow

15.A. alone B. lately C. next D. first

16.A. energies B. patience C. sandwiches D. money

17.A. scolded B. persuaded C. reported D. ordered

18.A. usually B. seldom C. never D. eventually

19.A. guard B. girl C. reader D. parent

20.A. please B. greet C. praise D. help

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Enjoying a musical performance no longer requires a costly ticket or a trip to a theater.These days,musicians are performing in private homes,at haircutting shops,at airports...even on ferry boats.

Musicians like house concerts.At music clubs,they often have to perform over loud conversation or deal with people who have had too much alcohol.People at house concerts are more focused on listening to the music.

Just a few hours before the Bombadils started singing at the O' Hair Salon,Lindsay was cutting hair and Tamera was doing facials.Then,they moved chairs and microphones to create a small performance space.The Bombadils made music in the front part of the hair salon,near the hair dryers and make-up table.

"This is our first show at a hair salon,"Sarah Frank of the Bombadils told concertgoers at last week's performance.Frank said she and band members Luke Fraser and Kaitlyn Raitz had a great time "interacting" with the audience.

Concerts in people's homes,or small businesses such as O' Hair's,are becoming more popular,musicians say. "There is a more relaxed atmosphere,"said Domenic Cicala,a musician who opened up his O' Hair Salon to concerts. "People really get to know the artists."

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"People really like listening to music in the living room of a friend,"said Matt Hart,with Aubrey Zoli making up Local Strangers,a folk-rock group based in Seattle.At many such concerts,the musicians do not need microphones. Yet,every word of their songs can be heard.

1.Why do musicians like house concerts?

A. Because private homes are easier to get to.

B. Because people pay more attention to their music.

C. Because they can do other things while performing.

D. Because they don't have to bring their microphones.

2.What impressed Sarah Frank most at her last week's performance?

A. The small performance space. B. Her first show at a hair salon.

C. Their "interacting" with the audience. D. The more relaxed atmosphere.

3.How many music groups are mentioned in the text?

A. One. B. Two.

C. Three. D. Four.

4.What may be the best title for the text?

A. Musicians struggle to make a living

B. People really get to know the artists

C. Musicians find new places to perform

D. Concertgoers won't go to music clubs

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1.What did the writer want to buy one fine afternoon?

A. A pair of socks. B. A pair of shoes.

C. Two pairs of socks. D. A set of books.

2.Which is true according to the passage?

A. The shop was on the Second Road.

B. The boy was 18 years old.

C. The writer entered the shop by chance

D. The boy was not in high spirits.

3.What the writer said in the last paragraph means that_______.

A. if you don't work hard, you will lose the job

B. you should keep on following your customs

C. if you keep up your great interest in your work, you will succeed in the future

D. if you are too hardworking, you will fail

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