Volleyball is less popular than basketball.（改为同级比较）

As we know, there are differences between western culture and Chinese culture. We can see differences when we pay attention to the way words are used. Let’s look at the words about animals and plants. Most expressions in Chinese about the dog, for example, “a homeless dog”, “a mad dog”, “a running dog” and “a dog catching a mouse”, have negative(消极的)meanings. But in western countries, dogs are thought to be honest and good friends of people. In English, people use the dog to describe positive(积极的)actions. For example, “you are a lucky dog” means you are a lucky person. And “every dog has its day” means each person has good 1uck one day. To describe a person’s serious illness, they say “sick as a dog”. The word “dog-tired” means very tired. However, Chinese love cats very much. But in western culture, “cat” is often used to describe a woman who is cruel(冷酷的). There are many other examples of how “cat” is used differently as well.
The rose(玫瑰)is thought of as a symbol of love in both China and some western countries. People think the rose stands for(代表)love, peace, courage and friendship. And the rose is the national flower of England, America and many other countries.
The words about plants and animals are used in positive or negative ways in different cultures. We can learn about many differences in cultures by comparing(比较)how some words are used.
【小题1】The word “dog” in Chinese usually_________.

Hello! The Generation 90s is coming!

   Wearing earphones, using net language and text messaging, the Gen – 90s following the Gen – 80s begin to make their world debut(初次露面).

   Each generation or age group has its own symbols and lifestyle. Read and judge for yourself if you fit the Gen – 90s profile(形象).

Earphones

   These little earphones seem to grow on the heads of the Gen – 90s. They might lead to MP4, MP5 or Iphone players and are used to listen to pop songs. But too much time on earphones is bad for ears.

Martian(火星的) Language

   They have created their own online language. It’s a mixture of English, Japanese and Chinese that perhaps only Martians can understand. This is a generation full of imagination. But try not to use them when writing compositions. Teacher may get annoyed.

Self – Portrait(自我)

   Saying “cheese” to their own cameras is common for this generation. A little bit of narcissism(自恋) never hurts anyone. It helps them reflect(反映) a little on their own lives. But be careful not to put all private photos online.

Text – Messaging

   They can type their mobile phones as fast as they can speak. However, oral communication is important and will never go out of style.

1.The readers of the passage maybe_______.

A. Teens              B. Educators                     C. Socialists             D. Parents

2. The writer described the Gen-90s in _______ ways.

A. one             B. two              C. three             D. four

3.The passage is mainly about _______.

A. the Gen-90s’ happy life

B. the difference between the Gen-80s and the Gen-90s

C. the Gen-90s’ lifestyle and some useful advice for them

D. the similarities between the Gen-80s and the Gen-90s

4.According to the text, the writer will choose _______ as a good example to the Gen-90s.

A. Li Hua likes dancing and always wears beautiful dresses.

B. Zhang Chao speaks English and Japanese very well.

C. Lily is a shy girl and she doesn’t like making friends.

D. Fangfang likes taking photos of her own and often put them online.

5.How is the passage organized?

A. By making comparisons(比较).

B. By showing a topic and giving explanations(解释).

C. By using famous people’s words.

D. By listing data(数据).