At 3:30 a.m. Pearl Carlson was shaken awake by a forceful pull. King, the family dog, was trying to pull her out of bed.Then she smelled smoke and heard the sound of fire from her parent's room. Pearl's screams awaked her mother， Fern and father, Howard, who had recently been in hospital for lung disease. Helping Howard to a first-floor window, Fern told him to climb out, then ran to her daughter.
Still inside, King appeared at Pearl's window, making squeaking (短促尖叫) sounds. When running toward Pearl's bedroom, Fern realized her husband hadn't yet escaped. She made her way back through the smoke and flames, following King's sound to where Howard lay semiconscious (半昏迷) on the floor. Fern helped him get outside. King came out only after both were safe.
As day dawned, the Carlsons saw that King's paws were badly burned, and his entire body was burned too. His chain collar had gotten so hot that it burned his throat, making it impossible for him to bark (叫) normally. Only after the seven-year-old dog refused food did they find pieces of wood in his mouth and realize that King, who slept outside, had bitten through a wood door to warn his family.
1. Who was King in this story?
A. The family sore                               B. The family daughter.
C. The family dog.                               D. The master.                              
2. According to the story, the first one who was completely out of danger could be          . 
A. Howard                   B. Fern                 C. Pearl and Fern                 D. Pearl
3. After reading this story, we've learnt that the following statements could be reasonable except               .
A. the dog made a big hole in the door
B. the dog awoke mother first
C. the dog was the last one to escape from the burning room
D. the dog was badly burned , hurt and not able to eat
4. From this story it can be inferred that              .
A. Pearl loves her parents very much
B. Howard is the best man of the family
C. the woman loves her children more deeply than her husband
D. the dog is man's best friend

Introduction:

Speaking English is not only about using proper grammar. To use English effectively, you

need to understand the culture in which it is spoken. Here are a number of important tips to

remember when speaking English in the United States.

General Points to Remember

Most Americans only speak English.

While it is true that more and more Americans

speak Spanish, most Americans only speak

English. Don't expect them to understand

your native language.

Americans have difficulty understanding

foreign accents. Many Americans are not used

to foreign accents. This requires patience from

both of you!                               Conversation Tips

Speak about location.

Talk about work. Americans commonly

ask "What do you do?" It's not considered

impolite（as in some countries）and is a

popular topic of discussion between strangers.

Talk about sports.

Be careful when expressing ideas about

race, religion or other sensitive topics.

Addressing People

Use last names with people you do not

know.

Always use “Ms.” when addressing

women.

Many Americans prefer first names.

Americans prefer informal greetings and

using first names or nicknames when speaking

with colleagues and acquaintances.              Public Behavior

Always shake hands.

Look your partner in the eye.

Don't hold hands: Same sex friends do

not usually hold hands or put their arms

around each other in public in the United

States.

1."When speaking to a stranger, ask them where they are from and then make a connection with that place”can be used as a supporting sentence to _____.

A．talk about sports                        B．address people

C．talk about work                         D．speak about location

2.If you are introduced to a woman called Pearl S. Buck, how should you address her usually?

A．What are you doing, Madam Buck?

B．How do you do, Ms. Buck?

C．How are you doing, Mrs. Pearl?

D．How are you, Miss Pearl S.?

3.The underlined word “acquaintance” in the table may probably mean______.

A．things that are precious

B．foreigners that you can talk to

C．persons who you are familiar with

D．languages that you can speak

4.We can infer from the text that ______.

A．smoking is allowed in public in the modern United States

B．different sex friends should hold hands during the first meeting

C．when you speak to others, it's polite not to look into their eyes

D．Americans shake hands when greeting the same sex friends

At 3:30 a.m. Pearl Carlson was shaken awake by a forceful pull. King, the family dog, was trying to pull her out of bed.Then she smelled smoke and heard the sound of fire from her parent's room. Pearl's screams awaked her mother， Fern and father, Howard, who had recently been in hospital for lung disease. Helping Howard to a first-floor window, Fern told him to climb out, then ran to her daughter.

Still inside, King appeared at Pearl's window, making squeaking (短促尖叫) sounds. When running toward Pearl's bedroom, Fern realized her husband hadn't yet escaped. She made her way back through the smoke and flames, following King's sound to where Howard lay semiconscious (半昏迷) on the floor. Fern helped him get outside. King came out only after both were safe.

As day dawned, the Carlsons saw that King's paws were badly burned, and his entire body was burned too. His chain collar had gotten so hot that it burned his throat, making it impossible for him to bark (叫) normally. Only after the seven-year-old dog refused food did they find pieces of wood in his mouth and realize that King, who slept outside, had bitten through a wood door to warn his family.

1. Who was King in this story?

A. The family sore                               B. The family daughter.

C. The family dog.                               D. The master.                              

2. According to the story, the first one who was completely out of danger could be          . 

A. Howard                   B. Fern                 C. Pearl and Fern                 D. Pearl

3. After reading this story, we've learnt that the following statements could be reasonable except               .

A. the dog made a big hole in the door

B. the dog awoke mother first

C. the dog was the last one to escape from the burning room

D. the dog was badly burned , hurt and not able to eat

4. From this story it can be inferred that              .

A. Pearl loves her parents very much

B. Howard is the best man of the family

C. the woman loves her children more deeply than her husband

D. the dog is man's best friend

At 3:30 a.m. Pearl Carlson was shaken awake by a forceful pull. King, the family dog, was trying to pull her out of bed.Then she smelled smoke and heard the sound of fire from her parent's room. Pearl's screams awaked her mother， Fern and father, Howard, who had recently been in hospital for lung disease. Helping Howard to a first-floor window, Fern told him to climb out, then ran to her daughter.

     Still inside, King appeared at Pearl's window, making squeaking (短促尖叫) sounds. When running toward Pearl's bedroom, Fern realized her husband hadn't yet escaped. She made her way back through the smoke and flames, following King's sound to where Howard lay semiconscious (半昏迷) on the floor. Fern helped him get outside. King came out only after both were safe.

     As day dawned, the Carlsons saw that King's paws were badly burned, and his entire body was burned too. His chain collar had gotten so hot that it burned his throat, making it impossible for him to bark (叫) normally. Only after the seven-year-old dog refused food did they find pieces of wood in his mouth and realize that King, who slept outside, had bitten through a wood door to warn his family.

1. Who was King in this story?

   A. The family sore                               B. The family daughter.

   C. The family dog.                               D. The master.                              

2. According to the story, the first one who was completely out of danger could be          . 

    A. Howard                   B. Fern                 C. Pearl and Fern                 D. Pearl

3. After reading this story, we've learnt that the following statements could be reasonable except               .

   A. the dog made a big hole in the door

   B. the dog awoke mother first

   C. the dog was the last one to escape from the burning room

   D. the dog was badly burned , hurt and not able to eat

4. From this story it can be inferred that              .

   A. Pearl loves her parents very much

   B. Howard is the best man of the family

   C. the woman loves her children more deeply than her husband

   D. the dog is man's best friend