In front of many American houses you can see a mat. People sometimes call it a “welcome mat” because many of these mats have the word “welcome” on them. Some welcome mat have the family name on them, too.

Because Americans do not take off their shoes before they  go into the house, they need a welcome mat to clean their shoes. If the children do not clean their shoes on the mat, their parents may not let them in. If you go to an American home, please remember to clean your shoes on the mat.

Always remember: “Different countries, different customs.”

56.The English word “mat” means ________ in Chinese.

A . 擦鞋垫       B. 迎客垫       C. 坐垫       D.入门垫

57.Americans use welcome mats to make their _______ clean.

A . children      B. shoes        C. feet       D. clothes

58.Sometimes the parents don’t let their children go into their house because_______.

A .the children forget to take off their shoes.

B. the children’s feet are not clean.    

C. the children don’t remember to clean their shoes on the mat.   

D. there are no mats in front of their houses.

59. Before they go into their houses, Americans must _____.

A . take off their shoes       B. clean their shoes on the ground     

C. clean their shoes on the welcome mats   D. put on their shoes.

60. “Different countries, different customs” means “___”.

A .People in different countries have different ways of living

B. People in the same country have different ways of living

C. People in the same country have not the same way of living

D. People in different countries have the same way of living

Today, I felt terrible. My head was full of problems and confusion（暴乱）. I decided to take a walk even though I didn't know where to go. The most special thing happened when I was out for this walk.
I saw an old man sitting on a chair. He was a seller of second-hand shoes. I thought he looked at least 70 years old. He seemed so tired and nobody was buying his shoes. I wanted to give him something but I had not brought anything with me.
Then, a little girl came toward him. I heard the child say, "Grandfather, may I polish (擦干净) your shoes?" That old man took pity on her, smiled and gave her a shoe to polish.
The girl told him she needed money to buy her brother a new school uniform.
"Oh, little girl. Just stop doing this. Come with me and I will buy you a uniform." Then they walked to a market , and he bought her brother a uniform.
The girl said “thanks” to him and left, leaving the old man smiling.
He walked away from the market, but I stopped him. I whispered in his ear, "You are a hero! Thank you for your kindness!"  As I walked away, I looked back and I could see him still smiling.
I was blown away by the kindness I had just seen.  Someone who had so little was so generous! Amazing! My own sadness had completely disappeared, chased way by the light of this kind act.
I began realizing that I have a lot to be thankful for. I hope, some day, I can show my appreciation (感激) of what I have by following the example of the old man. He only had a little, but shared it so beautifully with someone who had nothing.
【小题1】 What did the girl need?

　 In front of many American houses you can see a mat . People sometimes call it a　　 " welcome mat " because many of these mats have the word"welcome " on them. Some welcome mats have the family name on them ,too.

Because Americans do not take off their shoes before they go into the house, they need a welcome mat to clean their shoes. If the children do not clean their shoes on the mat,their parents may not let them in .if you go to an American home ,please remember to clean your shoes on the mat.

Always remember: "Diffirent countries, diffirent customs."

（　 ）31. The English word " mat" means ________ in Chinese.

　　　　　 A. 擦鞋垫　　 B 迎客垫.　　 C. 坐垫　　　 D. 入门垫

（　 ）32. Americans use welcome mats to make their ________ clean .

　　　　　 A. Children　　 B.shoes　　　　 C. feet　　　　 D. clothes

（　 ) 33. Sometimes the parents don't let their children go into their house

because ____　　 __.

　　　　　 A. the children forget to take off their shoes

　　　　　 B. the children's feet are not clean　

　　　　　 C. the children don't remember to clean their shoes on the mat

　　　　　 D. there are no mats in front of their house

（　 ）34. Before they go into their houses, American must ___　　 _.

　　　　 A. take off their shoes　　　　 B. clean their shoes on the ground

　　　　 C. clean their shoes on the welcome mats　　 D. Put on their shoes

（　 ）35. "Diffirent countries, diffirent customs." Means　　　　　　 .

　　　 A. People in diffirent countries have diffirent ways of living　　　

　　　 B. People in the same country have diffirent ways of living　

　　　 C. People in the same country have not the same way of living　

　 　　D. People in diffirent countries have the same way of living