I have a close friend who has a good family tradition, that is, each year after Thanksgiving dinner, all of the people sit around in the living room and each person takes a few minutes and gives thanks for what really matters and what has added value to their life over the last year. This is something I valued and followed. I have thought about a lot in the last year, and I finally came up with two things.

The first one is the healthiness of my daughter. She’s as healthy as she can be, and her weight and height are in good condition and she has no illnesses or genetic diseases. I am so thankful for having this wonderful baby in my life, and thankful that she has the gift of good health.

Secondly, I am thankful for the discovery of the value of writing in my life. A year ago, my website. The simple Dollar was only a few weeks old and was far from popular, but on Thanksgiving Day Last year it had about three score readers who ordered it in advance. The process of writing was bringing me enjoyment, but I hadn’t yet realized that I could be successful in it and attract many readers. This past year showed me a lot and I am deeply thankful for it.

After thinking for a while, I began to realize that it was a very powerful and wonderful positive exercise. You spend time reflecting deeply on the positive things in your life, and you often realize that even when things are bad, you do have a lot to be thankful for because there is lots of good in your life, and it can shine a bright light even in a dark spot in your life.

What is the good family tradition of the author’s friend’s?

       A．Learning from the past and planning for the future.

       B．Taking about the things that are most worth appreciation.

       C．Learning from the strong points of other family members.

       D．Having Thanks giving dinner together with family members.

The author is thankful for all the following thins EXCEPT      .

       A．her success with writing  B．the enjoyment in writing

       C．the healthiness of her daughter       D．the founding of a magazine

How many people had ordered The simple Dollar by Thanksgiving Day last year?

       A．About 30. B．About 20. C．About 60. D．About 40.

What’s the purpose of this passage? It tells us that people should         .

       A．hold a positive attitude    B．reflect on their mistakes

       C．have low expectations of life   D．neglect their disadvantages

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 past 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. In many places there are no towns or buildings within miles. Instead of landmarks,   people will tell you directions and distances. 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 gibing 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!

The passage mainly tells us that ______________.

       A there are not many landmarks in the American Midwest

       B never carry a map for travel

       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

The passage says, “ In Japan, people use landmarks in their directions.” The word “landmark” means _______.

A street names                      

B building names

C hotels, markets and bus stops 

D buildings or places are easily recognized

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

A Japan                             B American Midwest

C Los Angeles, California.              D Greece

Which of the following is wrong?

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

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

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

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

I have a close friend who has a good family tradition, that is, each year after Thanksgiving dinner, all of the people sit around in the living room and each person takes a few minutes and gives thanks for what really matters and what has added value to their life over the last year. This is something I valued and followed. I have thought about a lot in the last year, and I finally came up with two things.
The first one is the healthiness of my daughter. She’s as healthy as she can be, and her weight and height are in good condition and she has no illnesses or genetic diseases. I am so thankful for having this wonderful baby in my life, and thankful that she has the gift of good health.
Secondly, I am thankful for the discovery of the value of writing in my life. A year ago, my website. The simple Dollar was only a few weeks old and was far from popular, but on Thanksgiving Day Last year it had about three score readers who ordered it in advance. The process of writing was bringing me enjoyment, but I hadn’t yet realized that I could be successful in it and attract many readers. This past year showed me a lot and I am deeply thankful for it.
After thinking for a while, I began to realize that it was a very powerful and wonderful positive exercise. You spend time reflecting deeply on the positive things in your life, and you often realize that even when things are bad, you do have a lot to be thankful for because there is lots of good in your life, and it can shine a bright light even in a dark spot in your life.
72．What is the good family tradition of the author’s friend’s?
A．Learning from the past and planning for the future.
B．Taking about the things that are most worth appreciation.
C．Learning from the strong points of other family members.
D．Having Thanks giving dinner together with family members.
73．The author is thankful for all the following thins EXCEPT      .
A．her success with writing  B．the enjoyment in writing
C．the healthiness of her daughter       D．the founding of a magazine
74．How many people had ordered The simple Dollar by Thanksgiving Day last year?
A．About 30. B．About 20. C．About 60. D．About 40.
75．What’s the purpose of this passage? It tells us that people should         .
A．hold a positive attitude    B．reflect on their mistakes
C．have low expectations of life   D．neglect their disadvantages

I have a close friend who has a good family tradition, that is, each year after Thanksgiving dinner, all of the people sit around in the living room and each person takes a few minutes and gives thanks for what really matters and what has added value to their life over the last year. This is something I valued and followed. I have thought about a lot in the last year, and I finally came up with two things.

The first one is the healthiness of my daughter. She’s as healthy as she can be, and her weight and height are in good condition and she has no illnesses or genetic diseases. I am so thankful for having this wonderful baby in my life, and thankful that she has the gift of good health.

Secondly, I am thankful for the discovery of the value of writing in my life. A year ago, my website. The simple Dollar was only a few weeks old and was far from popular, but on Thanksgiving Day Last year it had about three score readers who ordered it in advance. The process of writing was bringing me enjoyment, but I hadn’t yet realized that I could be successful in it and attract many readers. This past year showed me a lot and I am deeply thankful for it.

After thinking for a while, I began to realize that it was a very powerful and wonderful positive exercise. You spend time reflecting deeply on the positive things in your life, and you often realize that even when things are bad, you do have a lot to be thankful for because there is lots of good in your life, and it can shine a bright light even in a dark spot in your life.

72．What is the good family tradition of the author’s friend’s?

A．Learning from the past and planning for the future.

B．Taking about the things that are most worth appreciation.

C．Learning from the strong points of other family members.

D．Having Thanks giving dinner together with family members.

73．The author is thankful for all the following thins EXCEPT      .

A．her success with writing  B．the enjoyment in writing

C．the healthiness of her daughter       D．the founding of a magazine

74．How many people had ordered The simple Dollar by Thanksgiving Day last year?

A．About 30. B．About 20. C．About 60. D．About 40.

75．What’s the purpose of this passage? It tells us that people should         .

A．hold a positive attitude    B．reflect on their mistakes

C．have low expectations of life   D．neglect their disadvantages

I have a close friend who has a good family tradition, that is, each year after Thanksgiving dinner, all of the people sit around in the living room and each person takes a few minutes and gives thanks for what really matters and what has added value to their life over the last year. This is something I valued and followed. I have thought about a lot in the last year, and I finally came up with two things.

The first one is the healthiness of my daughter. She’s as healthy as she can be, and her weight and height are in good condition and she has no illnesses or genetic diseases. I am so thankful for having this wonderful baby in my life, and thankful that she has the gift of good health.

Secondly, I am thankful for the discovery of the value of writing in my life. A year ago, my website. The simple Dollar was only a few weeks old and was far from popular, but on Thanksgiving Day Last year it had about three score readers who ordered it in advance. The process of writing was bringing me enjoyment, but I hadn’t yet realized that I could be successful in it and attract many readers. This past year showed me a lot and I am deeply thankful for it.

After thinking for a while, I began to realize that it was a very powerful and wonderful positive exercise. You spend time reflecting deeply on the positive things in your life, and you often realize that even when things are bad, you do have a lot to be thankful for because there is lots of good in your life, and it can shine a bright light even in a dark spot in your life.

72．What is the good family tradition of the author’s friend’s?

       A．Learning from the past and planning for the future.

       B．Taking about the things that are most worth appreciation.

       C．Learning from the strong points of other family members.

       D．Having Thanks giving dinner together with family members.

73．The author is thankful for all the following thins EXCEPT      .

       A．her success with writing  B．the enjoyment in writing

       C．the healthiness of her daughter       D．the founding of a magazine

74．How many people had ordered The simple Dollar by Thanksgiving Day last year?

       A．About 30. B．About 20. C．About 60. D．About 40.

75．What’s the purpose of this passage? It tells us that people should         .

       A．hold a positive attitude    B．reflect on their mistakes

       C．have low expectations of life   D．neglect their disadvantages