题目内容
It is a beautiful building ________ a big garden.
- A.and
- B.or
- C.but
- D.with
For example,in the U.S.A.people point to their heads when they think someone is clever.However,in Europe it means“He or she is stupid or something is wrong with his or her head.”
In our Chinese culture,nodding our head up and down means“yes”and shaking our head from side to side means“no”.However,in parts of India,Greece and Turkey,it means just the opposite.
In England or the U.S.A.,when you raise your hand and make a circle with the thumb(拇指)and the second finger,it means“You’re all right or everything is OK.”However,if we do this in France or Belgium,it means“You’re worth zero.”In Greece or Turkey,we should not make this gesture,or we will be thought to be very rude.
The meaning of gestures can also change over time.In the 1960s,the V sign meant“peace”.However,during World War Ⅱ,it meant“victory”.In Greece,it is a very insulting (污辱性)sign.
Though the meaning of body language is different, there are some expressions having the same meaning all over the world, such as smiling and crying.
根据短文内容.用简洁的句子或短语完成下列表格。
| People pointing to their heads | In the U.S.A. | In Europe |
| They think someone is clever. | He or she is stupid or something is wrong with his or her head. | |
| Nodding one’s head up and down | In China | 【小题1】_______________ |
| It means “yes”. | It means “no”. | |
| Raising one’s hand and making,a circle with the thumb and the second finger | In England or the U.S.A. | In France Or Belgium. |
| 【小题2】_____________ | You’re worth zero. | |
| The V sign | 【小题3】_____________ | During World War Ⅱ |
| It meant “peace”. | It meant “victory”. | |
| Some expressions like 【小题4】___________ | Having the same meaning all over the world | |
Gordon Williams’s hobby may seem strange to people when they meet it for the first time. But it is a traditional craft(手艺).He builds model ships inside old bottles.
Gordon has always loved ships, especially sailing ships from the old days. His interest in this hobby began many years ago when he visited a museum in Ottawa, Canada, where there was a display of model ships in bottles. Gordon thought the display was wonderful. But he wondered how the craftsman got the ship
through the thin neck of the bottle. Gordon decided to find it out.
He found an old master craftsman who was willing to teach him the necessary skills. First, Gordon takes an old bottle. Then he puts in a layer of putty(一层油灰),carefully shaped and painted it look like the sea. Next he builds the ship. To get the ship through the neck of the bottle, Gordon holds down the masts(桅杆).Once the ship is inside the bottle, he takes a long, thin tool to raise the masts.
Gordon has completed well over one hundred m
odels. His wish is to build bigger model ships, such as aircraft carriers. This will be more challenging, as he will have to build the ship actually inside the bottle. His hobby certainly needs time, patience and a steady hand.
根据短文内容,选择最佳答案,并在答题卡上按要求作答。
【小题1】What’s their opinion when people first meet Gordon’s hobby?
| A.Useful. | B.Traditional. | C.Interesting. | D.Unusual. |
| A.He met a craftsman who would like to teach him. |
| B.He saw a show of model ships in bottles. |
| C.He had a journey to Canada. |
| D.He has collected many sailing ships. |
| A.to shape the bottle like a ship |
| B.to paint the layer of putty like the sea |
| C.to get the ship through the neck of the bottle |
| D.to put the layer of putty into the bottle |
【小题5】Gordon’s new plan is more challenging because he will _______.
A
B. build more than one hundred ships
C. put a bigger model ship inside the bottle
D. make an aircraft carrier
When asked to point out one or two things that are most important to themselves, many put friends ahead of homes, jobs, clothes and cars.
A true friendship carries a long history of experience that determines who we are and keeps us connected. It is a treasure we should prove it. Unfortunately, the better friends you are, the more probably you’ll have disagreements. And the result can be what you don’t want an end to the relationship.
The good news is that most troubled friendships can be mended. First, don’t let your pride get in your way. Most of us can forgive each other when differences are brought out in the open. Second, apologize when you’re wrong ― even if you’ve been wronged. Over the course of friendship, even the best people make mistakes. Sometimes, it may be best if the wronged person takes wrong. Third, see things from your friend’s point of view. And finally, accept that friendships changes as our needs and lifestyles change. Making friends can sometimes seem easy. The hard part is keeping the connections strong during the nature ups and downs that have an effect on all relationships. My suggestion: Consider friendship an honor and a gift, and worth the effort to treasure and nurture(培养).
1.The “wronged person” underlined in the text refers to a person _______.
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A.who has been mistaken for another |
B.who has been blamed unfairly |
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C.who has treated friends badly |
D.who has admitted his mistakes |
2.According to the text a friendship can last long only if________.
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A.we treat our disagreements wisely |
B.we know our friends mistakes |
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C.we have much in common |
D.we have known one another for long |
3.What should we do if we follow the author’s second suggestion?
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A.Stick to our own points of view. |
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B.Avoid making mistakes. |
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C.Make an apology first. |
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D.change our lifestyles. |