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My brother and I were driving home together .We something interesting on the way. Because of the conversation, my brother took a turn.

Unfortunately, the turn took towards a bridge and we had no way to turn back. My brother the bridge toll (通行费 ) and drove on. He was frustrated by the mistake and the needless waste of $4.

When we reached an exit slip-way, my brother that a young guy pulled over to the side of the road. I was busy trying to which way we went next when my brother pulled over and asked the guy if he needed any . And he did. He had a flat tire and needed a wrench(扳手) to get it off.

My brother him a wrench, and then began to help him the tire. The young man said that this had been a week for him; earlier he had gotten into a minor car accident, and now this flat on his way home from work. But he called us “breath of fresh air”, and kept us because he really would have been stuck we hadn’t come along.

After we had finished the job he thanked us and pulled out $20 and to give it to us. “No,” my brother said. “We were supposed to get on that bridge. Yet we took a wrong turn. But now we know we did. It was to help you. Thank you for turning our mistake into an opportunity to .”

My brother’s reaction in the situation is a(n) for everyone and we felt so good the rest of the day.

1.A. playedB. talked aboutC. sawD. listened to

2.A. wrongB. leftC. slowD. sudden

3.A. itB. usC. himD. me

4.A. ignoredB. doubtedC. paidD. refused

5.A. finallyB. clearlyC. surprisinglyD. unluckily

6.A. orderedB. explainedC. announcedD. noticed

7.A. find outB. make outC. point outD. block out

8.A. adviceB. helpC. foodD. money

9.A. returnedB. soldC. gaveD. showed

10.A. makeB. changeC. fixD. buy

11.A. normalB. busyC. funnyD. bad

12.A. severeB. dangerousC. unexpectedD. disappointed

13.A. greetingB. thankingC. callingD. praising

14.A. ifB. afterC. asD. though

15.A. againB. alsoC. tooD. once

16.A. pretendedB. waitedC. triedD. agreed

17.A. frequencyB. sometimesC. seldomD. never

18.A. whenB. whereC. howD. why

19.A. enjoyB. learnC. serveD. rest

20.A. wayB. opportunityC. promiseD. lesson

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the duty of taking good care of my parents, I have decided to work in Quanzhou, which is close to my hometown.

A. To consider B. Considering

C. Considered D. To have considered

After I made it to the city center, I started to feel it might be easy for a foreigner to deal with the great size of Beijing. With growing confidence, I decided to take the subway to the hotel, not realizing that the network didn’t go that far. Impressed with the cleanliness of the station, I bought a ticket and boarded the first train that came along.

After a few minutes I asked in English of course a young man seated next to me where I should get off closest to the Friendship Hotel. Wearing a smart business suit and tie, he would surely speak English, wouldn’t he? Unfortunately, he couldn’t understand me but seemed very friendly. I showed him the room card with all the information of the Friendship Hotel in Chinese characters. He looked at it, and then his eyes moved quickly to the carriage （车厢） subway map. Next, he raised three fingers of his right hand.

In Australia, raising fingers at someone is not usually nice, but this man wasn’t smiling. At the next station he showed me two fingers. Now in Australia, that’s really rude, but I got the message. When we stopped at the third station, he didn’t just point to the door, but got up, took me out of the train, and led me to the top of the stairs, and out onto the street. Then he stopped a taxi and told the driver where to take me.

All this came from a man who couldn’t speak my language, and I couldn’t speak his. I was now speechless, especially when he refused my offer of money. I felt a little embarrassed having even thought he would accept a tip.

This experience made it clear I had to learn some Chinese quickly or my adventures might start turning into bad luck.

1.The author decided to take the subway because ________.

A．he lived near the city center

B．the network covered most of the stops

C．he believed in his ability to deal with the trip

D．he had a good impression of its cleanliness

2.Having been shown the room card, the young man_________.

A．understood the author well

B．still remained puzzled

C．answered the author directly

D．pointed at the subway map

3.Which of the following can’t be used to describe the young man?

A．helpful B．rude

C．warmhearted D．caring

4.The author’s purpose of writing this passage is mainly to ________.

A．prove the importance of being careful

B．appreciate the kindness of the young man

C．complain some cultural misunderstanding

D．describe one of his adventurous experiences

A careless joke _____ an argument between the two friends, and so far they haven’t forgiven each other.

A. set down B. set up

C. set about D. set off

Here is some must-know information from a handbook on how people behave in doing business in some countries.

In Brazil

Brazilians are warm and friendly. They often stand close when talking and it is common for them to touch the person on the shoulder. People often greet each other (particularly women) with light cheek kisses. Schedules tend to be flexible, with business meetings sometimes starting later than planned. But to be safe, be on time. Meals can stretch for hours—theres no such thing as rushing a meal in Brazil. Lunches also can start in the mid to late afternoon. Brazilians are social, preferring face-to-face communication over mails or phone calls.

In Singapore

Singaporeans shake hands when they meet and often also greet each other with a small, polite bow. Business cards should be offered and received with two hands. Arriving late is considered disrespectful. So be on time. Efficiency(效率) is the goal, so meetings and dealings often are fast-paced. Singaporeans are direct in their discussions, even when the subject is about money. Rank is important and authority（权威）is respected. This determines both people interact in meetings. For example, people avoid disagreeing outright with someone with a higher rank.

In the United Arab Emigrates

In the UAE, status is important, so the most senior or oldest should be greeted first with their titles. The handshake seems to be longer than elsewhere. So, do not pull away the handshake. Women should cover themselves when it comes to dress. Men also tend to be covered from neck to elbows(肘部) and down to the knees. People do not avoid entertaining（娱乐 in their homes, but they also hold business meals at restaurants. Touching or passing food or eating with your left hand is to be avoided. When meetings are one-to-one, if your host offers you coffee, you should refuse. It might seem odd, but it is a cultural tradition. Coffee should only be accepted if it is always set out or presented.

In Switzerland

The Swiss tend to be formal and address each other by last name. They also are respectful of private lives. You should be careful not to ask about personal topics. Punctuality (守时) is vital, something that comes from a deep respect for others’ time. Arrive at any meeting or event a few minutes early to be safe. They also have clear structure in their companies. Higher-ups make the final decisions, even if others might disagree. Neat, clean dress is expected. The Swiss follow formal table manners. They also keep their hands visible at the table and their elbows off the table. It is polite to finish the food on your plate.

1.The passage is mainly about ________.

A. communication types

B. the workplace atmosphere

C. customs and social manners

D. living conditions and standards

2.Why do Singaporeans avoid arguing with their boss?

A. They put efficiency in the first place.

B. They dislike face-to-face communication.

C. They want to finish meetings as quickly as possible.

D. They are supposed to obey the person of a higher rank.

3.In the UAE, when should you refuse the coffee if it is offered?

A. When greeting seniors.

B. When meeting the host alone.

C. When attending a presentation.

D. When dining with business partners.

4. In which country do people care about where to put their hands at the dinner table?

A.In Switzerland.

B. In Singapore.

C. In the United Arab Emirate.

D. In Brazil

If you don’t know what their shortcomings are, your chances of overcoming them are very___________.

A. slim B. pleased

C. distant D. obvious

Though great progress has been made in science these years, there are still many people lived in poor conditions. They make their lives by collecting and selling used thing. Their children cannot go to school because they have not enough money to send their children to there. Why you think so many people still suffer from poverty now? The answer lies on the population explosion. A president of a developing country once said; “It is us who are to blame for the poverty because we used to ‘produce’ child without limit.” Although this few words sound simple enough, they have clear pointed out one of the causes of the population explosion.

It is said that the early European playing-cards _________ for entertainment and education.

A. were being designed B. have designed

C. have been designed D. were designed

The manager meant ____ the workers that being 5 minutes late meant ____ the company.

A. to tell, to leave B. telling, leaving

C. to tell, leaving D. telling, to leave

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