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　　If you ask me to tell how to get along in the United States, I think the following “dos” and “don'ts” would be helpful.

　　Generally (通常) speaking, it isn't easy to find anyone to talk to in a busy city. So you should try to do the following. First, get or borrow a dog! Walk with him several times a day! Americans love dogs and cats and usually stop to talk to anyone with a dog. Then, try to eat in a restaurant. People generally share (分享) the same tables and will sometimes talk to you if they see you are new here. Next, take your dirty clothes to a laundry (洗衣店)! It takes about an hour to wash and dry them and people there often pass time?talking with each other. Always ask for information from a woman if you are a man, and from a men if you are a woman! Learn to say, “Please.”“Thank you”and “You are welcome”and use them all the time.

　　There are some things you shouldn't do. Don't tell the truth when people ask “How are you?” The only a swer they want is “Fine”. Never ask people their age especially woman! Everyone wants to be young. Don't tell heavy people they are fat. Tell them they re losing weight. Everyone wants to be thin. Don't be late when meeting people! When someone says six o'clock, be sure to be there by six. Americans respect time and want everyone to be “on time”.

(1)It isn't easy to find anyone to talk to in a busy city in the USA because ________.

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A．the streets are empty

B．people don't want to talk to new-comers

C．people in the USA are busy

D．you don't have time

(2)Americans like talking to ________.

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(3)When talking to people there, you may say,“________”

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A．How are you?

B．How old are you?

C．What is your weight?

D．You are fat.

(4)The words “heavy people”mean ________.

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A．people who do heavy work

B．people who are important

C．people who are thin

D．people who are fat

(5)The only answer to “How are you?”is“________”.

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(6)If you are going to meet a friend, you ________.

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A．can be there at any time

B．may be a little late

C．had better arrive very early

D．should be there at the agreed time

It was midday when I got the call that my grandfather was not well and he was quickly getting worse. My family did not know how long he would stay in the world. I knew I had to get to the hospital to tell him how much I loved him. As I drove to the hospital, I pictured him before I got to tell him how much he meant to me. Trying to fight back the tears, I wanted to stay calm when I saw him.
When I got to the hospital, I hurriedly looked for his hospital room. I found him in a semi-conscious state (半清醒状态). On my knees, I said softly, “Hello, Grandpa.”
Still feeling shy, I decided not to leave his bedside without letting him know. While I asked about how he was, he told me, “I’ll be fine, Henry.” although we both knew that wasn't true. Then he asked me with a smile how I was doing.
Hearing what my grandpa said, I was much moved. I made the decision that I had to show my gratitude for him. As I found all the courage (勇气) I had, I hold his hand tightly. I cried out, “Grandpa. I just want to let you know how much I love you. I hope you already know that yet I just want to make sure.” By this time, tears were rolling down my face. All those years of love that I had shut and not let him know, became free.
Smilingly, he said, “I know. Thank you for telling me that. All I have on this planet is my family and my love for them. If there is anything I could ask of you, I want you to be good to your family, your mother, your father, and your brother. That’s all I want of you.”
What I learned that day changed my whole life. From then on, I began telling people how much I love them, care for them, and respect them. I get in touch with, for example, my babysitter, my barber, to show my appreciation. I go down into the city once a week and serve pizza to the homeless. I wake up every morning and list everything I’m thankful to in my life.
【小题1】The author got the news of Grandpa’s illness________.