Friends play an important role in our lives, and although we can’t be more familiar with the fact of friendship, we often don’t clearly understand how we make friends, especially with Americans. Here are some pieces of advice on making friends with Americans:
　　1. Visiting places Americans enjoy: parties, churches, restaurants, parks and sports clubs.
　　2. Be willing to take the first step. Don’t wait for them to get close to you. Americans in China may not know you speak English. They may be uncomfortable if they can’t speak your language.
　3. Use small talks to open the conversation. Ask them where they’re from, why they come to China, etc. . Remember: Be careful not to ask personal questions about age, salary and so on.
　　4. Show an interest in their culture, their country or their job. Americans like to talk about themselves!
　　5. Invite them to join you for dinner or just for coffee or tea. Try to set a specific(明确的)time. Americans sometimes make general invitations like “Let’s go out for dinner sometime. ”Often this is just a way to be friendly. It is not always a real invitation.
　　6. Don’t expect too much at first. Maybe they’re being friendly. But maybe they want to be your good friends. It will take time to tell.
【小题1】According to the text, Americans like to visit the following places except＿＿＿＿.

Friends play an important role in our lives, and although we can’t be more familiar with the fact of friendship, we often don’t clearly understand how we make friends, especially with Americans. Here are some pieces of advice on making friends with Americans:

　　1. Visiting places Americans enjoy: parties, churches, restaurants, parks and sports clubs.

　　2. Be willing to take the first step. Don’t wait for them to get close to you. Americans in China may not know you speak English. They may be uncomfortable if they can’t speak your language.

　3. Use small talks to open the conversation. Ask them where they’re from, why they come to China, etc. . Remember: Be careful not to ask personal questions about age, salary and so on.

　　4. Show an interest in their culture, their country or their job. Americans like to talk about themselves!

　　5. Invite them to join you for dinner or just for coffee or tea. Try to set a specific(明确的)time. Americans sometimes make general invitations like “Let’s go out for dinner sometime. ”Often this is just a way to be friendly. It is not always a real invitation.

　　6. Don’t expect too much at first. Maybe they’re being friendly. But maybe they want to be your good friends. It will take time to tell.

1.According to the text, Americans like to visit the following places except＿＿＿＿.

2.What should you say when meeting an American for the first time?

3.What is mainly discussed in the text?

4.Which is the best way to make friends with an American?

Here is a picture where we can see grass growing in stones strongly. This picture 　 36　 me of my father, a most determined man. He was born in a very 　 37 black family in the country, and both of my grandparents were 　38　 . My father began to work in the cotton fields when he was seven years old. He had a strong desire to change his own fate ever since he was a little boy. He 　39 himself how to read and write in the evening. Later with his parents' help he 　 40　 to go to school where he studied computer science at Yale University. He later became a professor of Stanford University and was an expert in programming. He could 　41 large-scale programs for supermarkets, restaurants, hotels, parks and bookstores all by himself. I'm 　 42　 of my father, and who can deny that 　43　 from the determination and severance of a most strong person?

The best way to know a strong man, I think, is to let him 　44　 a severe test. Whenever we want to test a man's character, we should find out whether he can　 45　 adversity （逆境）, because adversity can always prove the 　46　 character of a man．Only when we make up our own mind can we overcome any 　 47　 . Some people would give up halfway. Such men can hardly expect to succeed. If we do not give up hope, nothing is impossible.

36．A．supposes　　　　　　 B．reminds　　　　　　　 C．warns　　　　　　　　 D．demands

37．A．poor　　　　　　　　　 B．old 　　　　　　　　　 C．large　　　　　　　　　 D．happy

38．A．teachers　　　　　　 B．workers　　　　　　 C．doctors　　　　　　　 D．farmers

39．A．respected　　　　　 B．forced　　　　　　　　 C．taught　　　　　　　　 D．prepared

40．A．happened　　　　　　 B．managed　　　　　　 C．wished　　　　　　　 D．expected

41．A．design　　　　　　　　 B．show　　　 　 C．learn 　　　　　　　　 D．indicate

42．A．fond　　　　　　　　　 B．confident　　　　　　 C．proud　　　　　　　　 D．certain

43．A．resulted　　　　　　　 B．differed　　　　　　　 C．suffered　　　　　　 D．dated

44．A．send for　　　　　　 B．try out　　　　　　　　 C．get up　　　　　　　　 D．go through

45．A．choose　　　　　　　 B．stand　　　　　　　　　 C．expect 　　　　　　　 D．tear

46．A．main　　　　　　　　　 B．lively　　　　　　　　　 C．true　　　　 　　 D．weak

47．A．danger　　　　　　　 B．mistake　　 　　 C．question 　　　　　 D．difficulty

Here is a picture where we can see grass growing in stones strongly． This picture    36  me of my father, a most determined man． He was born in a very    37 black family in the country, and both of my grandparents were   38  ．My father began to work in the cotton(棉花) fields when he was seven years old． He had a strong desire to change his own fate（命运） ever since he was a little boy． He   39 himself how to read and write in the evening． Later with his parents'    40    he managed to go to school where he studied computer science at Yale University． He later became a professor of Stanford University and was an expert in programming． He could   41  programs (程序) for supermarkets, restaurants, hotels, parks and bookstores all by himself． I'm    42  of my father   43   of his determination.

The best way to know a strong man, I think, is to let him   44   a severe test． Whenever we want to test a man's character, we should find out whether he can   45   __ adversity （逆境）, because adversity can always prove the   46  character of a man．Only when we make up our own mind can we overcome any    47  ． Some people would give up halfway． Such men can hardly expect to succeed． If we do not give up hope, nothing is impossible．

Jiang Heping, Chief Executive(总监) of CCTV-9, decides the success of many journalism departments all over the country.

Mr Jiang said there were two big movements that were important for CCTV-9. “First, CCTV-9 has successfully entered Indonesia. Meanwhile, CCTV-9 has developed another 10 million viewers through the Great Wall Platform since October 1st, 2004. Second, by carrying out the ‘Go Out Project’, CCTV-9 has gained audiences from different parts of the world,” Mr Jiang said.

CCTV-9’s standard for job applicants

When he was asked which kind of graduate he would choose between students with good English but little knowledge of journalism and students with a good knowledge of journalism but poor English, he said, “Of course, the students with good English!” Mr Jiang firmly believed that journalistic skills can be gradually mastered in practice, but a good knowledge of English can never be easily gained in a short time.

CCTV-9’s experience in exploration

Mr Jiang thought the proper setting of the channel’s identity as a “China Channel” is the key point of the channel’s success. CCTV-9 is making every effort to report what is happening in China and has decided to continue doing so.

He also mentioned the attitude in reporting news. CCTV-9’s reports during the Iraqi War were considered the justest by international societies. Foreign experts were also invited to many of their programs.

“The past doesn’t explain anything. We should make the best use of it and do a better job in the future,” Mr Jiang said.

CCTV-9’s tomorrow

When talking about CCTV-9’s plans for the future, Mr Jiang painted a great picture for the channel. He said, “We will cooperate with other media, especially with English language media. The southeast Asian and European platforms are also part of our plans. We also aim to establish Russian and Arabic channels.”

1. This passage is most probably 　　　　.

A. a program on CCTV-9　　　　　　　　 B. an interview with Jiang Heping

C. an autobiography(自传) of Jiang Heping　 D. a promotion of CCTV-9

2. Which of the following statement is true?

A. CCTV-9 has successfully entered Russia and some Arab countries.

B. Students with a good knowledge of journalism but poor English are more likely to be admitted to CCTV-9.

C. People in Indonesia can also watch CCTV-9.

D. The key point of CCTV-9’s success is to offer the justest information.

3. According to Jiang’s opinion, 　　　　.

A. People can gain a good knowledge of English quite easily.

B. CCTV-9 will try to report more about what is happening in foreign countries

C. CCTV-9 has had more audience through the Great Wall platform since November. 1st,2004.

D. “Go Out Project” is well received in different parts of the world.

4. From the last second paragraph said by Jiang Heping, we can infer he is 　　　.

A. easy-going　　 B. discouraged　　 C. energetic　 D. optimistic