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Have you ever thought of taking a train and having an adventure (奇遇)？Riding the train can be a real adventure.That is how I feel every time I take Amtrak.I often take a four?hour trip to visit my children.Every time I take this trip I never know what will happen.
Last week when I was on the train and over an hour into the train ride，there was a man sitting by himself in the back of the train carrying on a mobile phone conversation— in another language.It was loud and disturbed most of the people on the train.I think it was annoying.
Fortunately I sat next to a wonderful old lady who was taking a two?day trip by train.She said her two daughters were distraught at the thought of her driving for three days to reach her home，although she had no trouble driving.The train ride was the only choice for her.She loved to look out of the window and watch the world go by on the train.
She was fun to talk to and asked me when my children started being parents.That is a very good question.Both of us are old and have children.She asked that same question from time to time.
There are always many people on the train from all walks of life，different countries，and many languages.Riding the train is a great way to increase your knowledge and take in all kinds of cultures.If you get hungry，you can buy food in the food car at any time.If you need to use the restroom there is always one available.
It sure beats driving the car，which has to stop for food and restrooms.And it is better than taking the bus.
1．According to the passage，the purpose of the author’s train ride was________.
A．to do business B．to see her children
C．to visit places of interest D．to see her old friends
2．Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “distraught” in Paragraph 3?
A．Disappointed. B．Satisfied.
C．Worried. D．Pleased.
3．Which of the following is TRUE about the old lady sitting next to the author?
A．She is too old to drive now.
B．She does not like to take trains.
C．Although she is old，she has a good memory.
D．Her daughters live far away from her home.
4．In the author’s opinion，on the train Amtrak________.
A．the services are quite good
B．the food is terribly expensive
C．all the passengers are polite
D．all the passengers are American
5．What is the best title for this passage?
A．Train ride—a cultural experience
B．A painful experience on the train
C．The history of Amtrak
D．A wonderful lady
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Clothing: Wearing shorts in public is generally not acceptable in most parts of the world, including some European countries.
Greetings: Handshake is a usually accepted form of greeting, although in some countries, like Japan, a traditional bow(鞠躬) is preferred. Be careful how you talk with someone; don’t use first names unless you are invited to do something.
Language/Gestures: learn some polite expressions (hello-goodbye-thank you) and relax. English is pretty common worldwide, especially in tourist areas and you can always use body language to get your message across. However, some Americans gestures have different meanings in other countries. For example, in Bulgaria, shaking your head usually means “yes”; shaking it “vertically” means “ no”.
Food/Drink: you may find yourself looking down at a local delicious snake soup in china, sheep’s eyes in Saudi Arabia… and wonder what to do; especially you are guests in someone’s home. Be brave, take small bites, and pretend it tastes like something you like. Remember that some Buddhists don’t eat beef, and Muslims don’t eat pork. If you are eating with Muslims, never touch food with left hand (the left hand is for bathroom use).
Conversations: if you know the history and culture of the country, you will be confident. The French are angry at the classic American question: “What do you do for a living?” and so on.
小题1:You should learn about _______ of the country if you want to go to another country.
| A．the people and the food |
| B．the culture and customs |
| C．the language and people |
| D．the behavior and conversations |
| A．shake hands with you | B．hug with you |
| C．kiss you | D．bow to you |
| A．yes | B．no | C．victory | D．calm down |
| A．You can’t wear shorts in public in most parts of the world. |
| B．You can use body language to communicate with people. |
| C．You can use your left hand to touch food when you eat with Muslims. |
| D．You can get along well with people you visit if you know their culture and customs well. |
Since the Chinese Language Year program in Russia started, so many events such as movie weeks, operas, Chinese language classes, language contests and teaching programs have been popular in Russia.
Through the activities, Russian people have had a chance to leam more about the Chinese culture, literature, history and its life today. For example, the first group of 500 Russian students visited the Chinese cities of Beijing, Dalian and Qingdao. There they painted both countries' landmarks, including the Tian' anmen Square, the Great Wall, the Kremb(克林姆宫),the Volga River and the Red Square. When the Russian students returned, they took part in a photo contest and a writing contest to show their love for China.
And Russians, especially young people, have become more and more interested in learning Chinese. To date, more than 130 universities in Russia are offering Chinese courses. More than 20 middle and primary schools have also taught Chinese as their first foreign language.
【小题1】______activities have been held so far during the Chinese Language Year.
| A．Over 200 | B．130 | C．Less 200 | D．200 |
| A．In China. | B．ln Russia. | C．In America. | D．In Japan. |
| A．They had language contests. |
| B．They went to see a movie and operas. |
| C．They had teaching programs. |
| D．They visited some cities and painted both countries' landmarks. |
| A．Many events have been popular in Russia. |
| B．Russians have had a chance to learn more about China. |
| C．Russians have become more and more interested in learning Chinese. |
| D．Chinese Language Year in Russia makes Chinese culture popular. |
More than 200 activities have been held so far during the Chinese Language Year in Russia. It has not only made Chinese culture popular in Russia, but also improved understanding and friendship between Russians and Chinese people. More and more Russians begin to enjoy Chinese food and operas, watch TV programs to leam Chinese, and travel in China.
Since the Chinese Language Year program in Russia started, so many events such as movie weeks, operas, Chinese language classes, language contests and teaching programs have been popular in Russia.
Through the activities, Russian people have had a chance to leam more about the Chinese culture, literature, history and its life today. For example, the first group of 500 Russian students visited the Chinese cities of Beijing, Dalian and Qingdao. There they painted both countries' landmarks, including the Tian' anmen Square, the Great Wall, the Kremb(克林姆宫),the Volga River and the Red Square. When the Russian students returned, they took part in a photo contest and a writing contest to show their love for China.
And Russians, especially young people, have become more and more interested in learning Chinese. To date, more than 130 universities in Russia are offering Chinese courses. More than 20 middle and primary schools have also taught Chinese as their first foreign language.
【小题1】______activities have been held so far during the Chinese Language Year.
| A．Over 200 | B．130 | C．Less 200 | D．200 |
| A．In China. | B．ln Russia. | C．In America. | D．In Japan. |
| A．They had language contests. |
| B．They went to see a movie and operas. |
| C．They had teaching programs. |
| D．They visited some cities and painted both countries' landmarks. |
| A．Many events have been popular in Russia. |
| B．Russians have had a chance to learn more about China. |
| C．Russians have become more and more interested in learning Chinese. |
D．Chinese Language Year in Russia makes Chine se culture popular. |