How to talk to a foreigner? Students often want to practice their English outside class．One of the best ways to practice your English is to speak to a foreigner．This week's question comes from a student who is eager to start a conversation with the foreigners he sees every day．He asks, “Is it okay to talk to foreigners I see in the street? The answer is yes and no, but probably no．If you see a foreigner who looks lost，it is polite to ask him。”May I help you? But，otherwise（除此之外），you should probably let him get on with his business．Situations，however, do exist where it is quite all right to talk to foreigners．If a foreigner enters year school，classroom，office，shop or restaurant，for instance，feel free to ask them  （for example）：

--May I know your name，please?

--Where do you come from?

--What do you think of Beijing?

--How long will you stay in Beijing?

There are also situations where it's okay to talk to foreigners in public places．If you see a foreigner alone in a restaurant，bar or care, it may be appropriate（恰当的）to ask him or her：

--Is this seat free?

--Do you mind if I talk to you in English?

--You pan probably help them if they are new to China and if they are alone，you may be able to make them feel more welcome．After a few such questions, you should know whether this person wants to talk to you or not．If they ask you similar questions, or if they give long, informative（提供有用信息的）answers, you're in luck．If not，then give them their privacy（独处）．Talking to strangers is fun if you choose the right time and place．

1、One way to practice your spoken English is to try to talk with         ．

A、your friends           B、foreigners              C、your classmates      D、your teacher

2、When you first meet a foreigner，you should probably say         ．

A、Where are you going?                              B、Have you eaten your dinner?

C、Can you help me with my English?               D、How do you do?

3、The writer suggests that we should         ．

A、follow foreigners when we meet them in the street

B、talk with a foreigner at a good time

C、have a meal with foreigners in a restaurant

D、move to a place where a foreigner lives

Stephen will finish school this summer. He plans to find a job in UNICEF. Now he is being interviewed by a UNICEF worker.

(S: Stephen                   W: worker in UNICEF)

W: So, Stephen, please say something about yourself.

S: Well, I love children so much. My mother works in a primary school, so I learn a lot about children and I think this might be useful.

W: I’m sure it is. Do you speak many languages? Ours is an international organization and it’s quite often that we meet children from different countries.

S: Yes. I’m good at French and English. I’m taking Chinese at evening classes. I learned Japanese at school, too.

W: Excellent. 告诉我你为什么想得到这份工作。

S: Well, it sounds interesting, worker, like, experience, I, as , some, would, a , to, charity, get . Maybe one day I’ll set up my own charity.

W: I see. What are your characteristics, may I ask?

S: I’m patient, generous and easy-going.

W: Good. What do you think you could offer us, Stephen?

S: I think my knowledge of languages and personalities would be useful. I enjoy working with children and you can always believe me. I’m also fit and healthy.

W: What do you think your disadvantages are?

S: I’m not outgoing. I’m very shy when I first meet people. I find it difficult to talk to them and make conversation, but when I know people quite well I’m much more self-confident.

W: Thank you very much. Stephen. We’ll call you next week.

51. Where does Stephen’s mother work?                                         ________

52. Which language is Stephen taking at evening classes.  English, Chinese or Japanese?  _______

53. 将文中划线部分的单词组成一个通顺的句子。        ______________________________

54. 将文中汉语“告诉我你为什么想得到这份工作。”译成英语。  ________________________

55. What are Stephen’s advantages in asking for this job?(列出四个方面) _______

What is “Walk to School”?

Now we are working on a programmed of  “Walk to School”．We would like as many parents and children as possible to take part, even if in a small way．Children who walk to and from school along with their parents can learn essential （基本的） road safety and life skills．

You can take part by…

■ Walking to and from school with your child every day.

■ Walking for one or two days during the week.

■ Encouraging others to walk, if you already do.

Walking is great!

■ Walking is great exercise！A walk is good for your body and can keep you fit.

■ You won’t have to waste time looking for a parking site （停车点）.

■ It’s free．You’ll save money by not using the car.

■ It’s pollution-free.

■ It’s a good chance to talk to your children and to meet other parents, too.

Enjoying walking to school!

Here are some suggestions to help you and your child enjoy walking to school.

■ Plan a safe route （路线）together.

■ Teach children what a kerb（马路牙子）is and what it means.

■ Encourage your child to help you choose the safest places to cross the road.

■ Look at and discuss the things you see on your way －especially road signs and what they mean.

Walk to school! Thousands of parents and children already take part, could you?

Please go to www.walktoschool.org.uk for more information.

1．Who are encouraged to take part in the programmed of “Walk to School”?

A．Children．                                              B．Parents and children.

C．Bus drivers．                                             D．Teachers.

2．By walking to and from school, children can learn ________.

A．driving skills                                               B．running skills

    C．road safety and life skills                             D．knowledge about science

3．Which is NOT the benefit （好处） of walking to school?

    A．It can keep you fit.

    B．It can save money.

    C．It won’t pollute the air.

    D．It can’t help you make new friends.

4．What is the first thing to do if you want to enjoy your walking to school?

A．Plan a safe route with your children.

    B．Learn what a kerb is and its meaning.

    C．Choose the safest places to cross the road．

    D．Find road signs and know their meanings.

5．According to the writer, you can know more about “Walk to School” by________.

    A．reading a newspaper                       B．making a phone call

    C．going to the Internet                       D．having a traffic lesson