摘要: I it a great honor to be invited to dinner.

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  I have a rule for travel:Never carry a map.I prefer to ask for directions.

  Foreign visitors are often puzzled in Japan because most streets there don’t have names.In Japan, people use landmarks in their directions instead of street names.For example, the Japanese will say to travelers, “Go straight down to the corner.Turn left at the big hotel and go pass a fruit market.The post office is across from the bus stop.”

  In the countryside of the American Midwest, usually there are not many landmarks.There are no mountains, so the land is very flat(平坦的).In many places there are no towns or buildings within miles.Instead of landmarks, people will tell you directions and distance.In Kansas or Iowa, for example, people will say, “Go north two miles.Turn east, and then go another mile.”

  People in Los Angeles, California, have no idea of distance on the map:They measure distance by means of time, not miles.“How far away is the post office?” you ask.“Oh, ” they answer, “It’s about five minutes from here.” you say, “Yes, but how many miles away is it?” They don’t know.

  People in Greece sometimes do not even try to give directions because visitors seldom understand the Greek language.Instead of giving you the direction, a Greek will often say, “Follow me.” Then he’ll lead you through the streets of the city to the post office.

  Sometimes a person doesn’t know the answer to your question.What happens in this situation?A New Yorker might say, “Sorry, I have no idea.”But in Yucatan, Mexico, no one answers, “I don’t know.”People in Yucatan think that “I don’t know” is impolite.They usually give an answer, often a wrong one.A visitor can get very, very lost in Yucatan!

  One thing will help you everywhere-in Japan, in the United States, in Greece, in Mexico, or in any other place.You might not understand a person’s words, but maybe you can understand his body language.He or she will usually turn and then point in the correct direction.Go in that direction, and you may find the post office!

(1)

The passage mainly tells us that ________.

[  ]

A.

never carry a map for travel

B.

there are not many landmarks in the American Midwest

C.

there are different ways to give directions in different parts of the world

D.

New Yorkers often say, “I have no idea,” but people in Yucatan, Mexico, never say this

(2)

In which place do people tell distance by means of time?

[  ]

A.

Japan.

B.

American Midwest.

C.

Los Angeles, California.

D.

Greece.

(3)

In the passage, ________ countries are mentioned by the writer.

[  ]

A.

seven

B.

four

C.

eight

D.

five

(4)

Which of the following is wrong?

[  ]

A.

Travelers can learn about people’s customs by asking questions about directions.

B.

A person’s body language can help you understand directions.

C.

People in some places give directions in miles, but people in other places give directions by means of time.

D.

People in different places always give directions in the same way:They use street names.

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  September 4 was my first day at Phillips Academy, my new school. It was also my 18th birthday.

  I received a warm 1 from my host family--the Steins. Gena was my host mum, and her daughter Lily would also be a new 2 at Phillips. They took me to the school and 3 me around the campus.

  On our way to my dorm (学生宿舍), we saw a huge truck delivering a student's 4 to her room. Many students at the school were very rich, and they would fill their dorms with decorations (装饰物). But I was 5 not to because I thought it was a 6 of time and money.

  I had a single room, which was about the 7 of a Chinese college dorm--the ones which normally hold six people.

   8 she helped carry my bags, Lily asked me,“What's your favourite 9 , Teresa?”

  I thought for a moment before answering,“Orange.”

  I didn't know why she had asked the question.

  We 10 an introduction meeting after dinner. 11 of the students were native English speakers, so I felt a little 12 .

  I returned to my room after the 13 , tired and wanting to go to bed after a(n) 14 day.

  When I opened my door, I found a big 15 . The bed was perfectly made with blankets and an orange sunflower pillow. On the 16 was a sunflower-pattern mat (垫子) while a colorful lamp 17 beside the bed.

  I opened my mouth, 18 . How beautiful!

  There was also a 19 card. I touched the little pillow on the bed as I read the card. A warm current (暖流) rushed through my 20 .

1.

[  ]

A.heart       B.card

C.service      D.welcome

2.

[  ]

A.student      B.teacher

C.citizen      D.visitor

3.

[  ]

A.walked      B.introduced

C.showed      D.invited

4.

[  ]

A.belongings      B.newspaper

C.letters        D.furniture

5.

[  ]

A.warned      B.forced

C.determined     D.supposed

6.

[  ]

A.matter      B.waste

C.show      D.use

7.

[  ]

A.design      B.size

C.pattern      D.example

8.

[  ]

A.As        B.Though

C.Because      D.While

9.

[  ]

A.fruit      B.weather

C.food      D.colour

10.

[  ]

A.organized      B.planned

C.attended       D.opened

11.

[  ]

A.All      B.Most

C.Some     D.Few

12.

[  ]

A.pleased      B.nervous

C.angry       D.afraid

13.

[  ]

A.dinner      B.class

C.meeting      D.teaching

14.

[  ]

A.exciting      B.ordinary

C.tiring       D.interesting

15.

[  ]

A.secret      B.joke

C.warmth      D.surprise

16.

[  ]

A.wall      B.desk

C.floor      D.ground

17.

[  ]

A.stood       B.lay

C.appeared     D.hung

18.

[  ]

A.frightened      B.moved

C.satisfied       D.understood

19.

[  ]

A.post       B.birthday

C.greeting     D.festival

20.

[  ]

A.mind      B.head

C.face      D.body

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