When we meet friends, we greet them by saying “hi” or shaking hands. But in some countries, people greet each other by kissing cheeks.

In a cheek kiss, both people lean forward. They lightly touch cheek to cheek or lip (嘴唇) to cheek. They also might shake hands or hug each other.

In Europe, cheek kissing is common. It is done between a man and woman, a parent and child, two women or two men. People kiss on both cheeks once or more. The French, for example, kiss twice, once on each cheek. The Dutch kiss three times.

In America, people kiss one or both cheeks, but only when meeting very good friends or family. Cheek kissing is most common between a man and woman who know each other well. Two men do not cheek kiss.

In the Arab world, cheek kissing is common among friends, relatives and lovers. Younger people kiss the elderly to show respect.

Sometimes people may air-cheek-kiss. Sound strange? It means they don’t touch each other’s cheeks while kissing. They blow a kiss without touching cheeks or just kiss into the air. Ladies wearing lipstick (唇膏) do this kind of kiss.

Not all people kiss on the cheeks. Eskimos (爱斯基摩人) “kiss” with their noses. They gently rub the tips of their noses together. This is called an Eskimo kiss.

1.In America, kissing is usually done between ________.

A. two men                             B. two women   

C. a man and woman who are friends      C. two children

2.In the Arab world, people _________.

A. blow a kiss                          B. kiss common people 

C. kiss close related people            D. kiss children

3._______ kiss each other’ tip of nose.

A. Europeans        B. Arabians         C. Americans            D. Eskimos

4.What is the best title of the passage?

A. Kiss to say hello  B. How to kiss      C. Blow a kiss     D. Whom to kiss

Someday a stranger will read your e-mail without your permission or scan the Website you've visited，Or perhaps someone will casually glance through your credit card purchases or cell phone bills to find out your shopping preferences or calling habits.

In fact, it's likely that some of these things have already happened to you. Who would watch you without your permission? It might be a spouse, a girl friend, a marketing company, a boss, a cop or a criminal. Whoever it is, they will see you in a way you never intended to be seen ---- the 21st century replacement of being caught naked.

Psychologists tell us boundaries are healthy, that it's important to reveal yourself to friends, family and lovers in stages, at appropriate times. But few boundaries remain. The digital bread crumbs(碎屑) you leave everywhere make it easy for strangers to reconstruct who you are, where you are and what you like. In some cases, a simple Google search can reveal what you think. Like it or not, increasingly we live in a world where you simply cannot keep a secret.

The key question is: Does that matter?

For many Americans, the answer apparently is "no."

When opinion polls ask Americans about privacy, most say they are concerned about losing it. A survey found a strong bad feeling about privacy, with 60 percent of respondents saying they feel their privacy is "slipping away, and that bothers me."

But people say one thing and do another. Only a tiny part of Americans change any behaviors in an effort to preserve their privacy. Few people turn down a discount at tollbooths(收费站) to avoid using the EZ-Pass system that can track automobile movements. And few turn down supermarket loyalty cards. Privacy economist Alessandro Acquisti has run a series of tests that reveal people will give away personal information like Social Security numbers just to get their hands on a pitiful 50-cents-off coupon(优惠卷)。

But privacy does matter ---- at least sometimes. It's like health: When you have it, you don't notice it. Only when it's gone do you wish you'd done more to protect it.

51. What does the author mean by saying "the 21st century replacement of being caught naked"?

A) People's personal information is easily accessed without their knowledge.

B) In the 21st century people try every means to look into others' secrets.

C) People tend to be more frank with each other in the information age.

D) Criminals are easily caught on the spot with advanced technology.

52.What would psychologists advise on the relationships between friends?

A) Friends should open their hearts to each other.

B) Friends should always be faithful to each other.

C) There should be a distance even between friends.

D) There should be fewer arguments between friends.

53. Why does the author say "we live in a world where you simply cannot keep a secret"？

A) Modern society has finally developed into an open society.

B) People leave traces around when using modern technology.

C) There are always people who are curious about others' affairs.

D) Many search engines benefit from giving away people's identities.

54. What do most Americans do as for privacy protection?

A) They change behaviors that might disclose their identity.

B) They use various loyalty cards for business transactions(交易).

C) They rely most and more on electronic devices.

D) They talk a lot but hardly do anything about it.

55. According to the passage, privacy is like health because ___.

A) people will make every effort to keep it.

B) its importance is rarely understood

C) it is something that can easily be lost

 D) people don't treasure it until they lose it

It’s not easy being a teenager -----nor is it easy being the parent of a teenager．You can make your child feel angry, hurt or misunderstood by what you say without realizing it yourself．It is important to give your child the space he needs to grow while gently letting him know that you’ll still be there for him when he needs you．

  Expect a lot from your child，just not everything．Except for health and safety problems， such as drug use or careless driving，consider everything else open to discussion．If your child is unwilling to discuss something，don’t insist he tell you what’s on his mind．The more you insist， the more likely that he’ll clam up．Instead，let him attempt to solve things by himself. At the same time，remind him that you’re always there for him should he seek advice or help．Show respect for your teenager’s privacy(隐私)．Never read his mail or listen in on personal conversations．

  Teach your teenager that the family phone is for the whole family. If your child talks on the family’s telephone for too long，tell him he can talk for l5 minutes，but then he must stay off the phone for at least all equal period of time．This not only frees up the line so that other family members can make and receive calls，but teaches your teenager moderation(节制).Or if you are open to the idea，allow your teenager his own phone that he pays for with his own pocket money or a part-time job．  

The main purpose of the text is to tell parents        ．

    A．how to get along with a teenager     B．how to respect a teenager

    C．how to understand a teenager        D．how to help a teenager grow up

What does the phrase "clam up" in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A. become excited                  B. show respect

C. refuse to talk                    D. seek help

The last paragraph is about how to teach a teenager_______________.

     A. to use the phone in a sensible way    B. to pay for his own telephone

     C. to share the phone with friends       D. to answer the phone quickly

What should parents do in raising a teenager according to the text?

A. Not allow him to learn driving or take drugs.  B. Give him advice only when necessary.

C. Let him have his own telephone.            D. Not talk about personal things with him.

The GUARANTEE ON THIS WATER HEATER IS IN EFFECT ONLY WHEN THE HEATER IS INSTALLED AND OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE STARTING.

LOCATION:

　　Select a location accessible to water lines and power supply. Do not locate the heater where water lines could be subjected to(受…影响) freezing temperatures. It is recommended that the heater be located near the center of greatest hot water usage to prevent heat loss through the pipes.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS:

　　Before any electrical connections are made, be sure that the heater is full of water and that the valve(阀门) in the cold water supply line is open.

OPERATION

When the switch is closed, the operation of this electric water heater is automatic. The thermostats are preset to the "HOT" setting to provide a water temperature of approximately 120oF to reduce the risk of being burnt.

MAITENACE

Shut off the electric power whenever the water supply is turned off.

Shut off the electric power, water supply and drain the heater completely to prevent freezing whenever the building is left unoccupied during the cold weather months.

SERVICE

The trip–free devices on this heater will cut off all power if temperature of water is above 190F. If there is no hot water after a reasonable period of time, check the main fuse(保险丝) box. In the event that the fuses have not blown, call a serviceman.

72.The location of the water heater shall ___________.

A. be close to water lines and power supply

B. be subjected to low temperature

C. be in the centre of the house

D. have a longer distance to hot water usage.

73.Before any connection of power , make sure that one thing you have to do is _____.

A. to have the heater in the water     B. to open the cold water inlet valve.

C. to shut off the thermostats         D. to replace wiring diagram

74.When you are not using the heater in winter months, it is better for you to________.

A. have the tank full of clear water    B. drain the heater

C. to leave it untouched             D. prevent it from losing heat

75. What will happen to the heater when the temperature of water is above 190F?

A. it will cause damage         B. It will break off automatically.

C. It will produce cold water.    D. It will blow the fuse.

  It’s not easy being a teenager – nor is it easy being the parent of a teenager. You can make your child feel angry, hurt, or misunderstood by what you say without realizing it yourself. It is important to give your child the space he needs to grow while making him realize that you’ll still be there for him when be needs you.

   Expect a lot from your child, just not everything. Except for health and safety problems, such as drug use or careless driving, consider everything else open do discussion, if your child is unwilling to discuss something, don’t insist he tell you what’s on his mind. The more you insist, the more likely that he’ll clam up. Instead, let him attempt to solve (解决) things by himself, At the same time, remind him that you’re always there for him should he seek advice or help. Show respect for your teenager’s privacy(隐私). Never read his mail or listen in on personal conversations.

    Teach your teenager that the family phone is for the whole family. If your child talks on the family’s telephone for too long, tell him he can talk for 15 minutes, but then be must stay off the phone for at least an equal period of time. This not only frees up the line so that other family members can make and receive calls, but teaches your teenager moderation(节制).Or if you are open to the idea, allow your teenager his own phone that he pays for with his own pocket money or a part-time job.  

The main purpose of the text is to tell parents _________.

   A. how to get along with a teenager

   B. how to respect a teenager

   C. how to understand a teenager

   D. how to help a teenager grow up

what does the phrase “clamp up” in Paragraph 2 probably mean？

   A. become excited

   B. show respect

   C. refuse to talk

   D. seek help

What should parents do in raising a teenager according to the text？

   A. Not allow him to learn driving or take drugs.

   B. Give him advice only when necessary.

   C. Let him have his own telephone.

   D. Not talk about personal things with him.