Do you have any foreign friends? Do you know their characteristics(特征)?

The Germans are very quiet and they always keep calm.They don’t like to speak more words.They look very serious.They like different kinds of amusements(娱乐).The Germans are very hard-working.They like tidiness, especially the women, who always keep their home clean.

In some ways, the Englishmen look the same as the Germans.They are very quiet and never talk too much with the strangers.They are really polite, so we often hear they say “Thank you.” Or “Sorry.” The gentlemen are also the Englishmen.

The French’s holidays are very long.They like traveling and usually spend their long time staying in other countries.The Frenchmen are more outgoing than the Germans.It is very easy to make friends with them.

Compared to the Frenchmen, the Americans are more outgoing.And they are even opener than all of the Europeans(欧洲人).They don’t like to depend on others.So it is very common that the students do part-time jobs in their free time.And in Americans’ eyes, success is an important part in their life.

1.According to the passage, ______are very quiet.A.only the Germans

B.only the Englishmen

C.only the Frenchmen

D.both the Germans and the Englishmen

2.What does the underlined word “outgoing” mean in Chinese?A.时尚的

B.安静的

C.外向的

D.外面的

3.In the writer’s eyes, the gentlemen are______.A.the Germans

B.the Frenchmen

C.the Englishmen

D.the Americans

4.What can we learn about the Americans from the passage?A.They like to depend on others.

B.It is important for them to get success.

C.They like traveling in their own country.

D.They look serious and are always hard-working.

5.Which is the best title of the passage?A.Foreigners’ hobbies.

B.Who are more outgoing?

C.Characteristics of the foreigners.

D.Making friends with foreigners.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

(1) HOUSE FOR SALE. Comfortable family home with a large garden on north side of town. Three bedrooms, living-room, kitchens, dining-room, bathroom. Offers over $35,000

(2) ASSISTANT WANTED FOR BUSY RESTAURANT.Some evening and weekend work. All meals free.Ring 3320178

(3) JOIN OUR FOOTBALL TEAM. Boys and girls wanted to play in local football team. Aged 9—13 Meets in Green Park on Friday at 3 p.m.

(4) ROOM TO RENT(出租).Small room to rent in city center flat(公寓)above restaurant. Newly painted with modern furniture. Near main railway station. Buses pass front door. Phone 3322108

Mr. Brown wants to live near his workplace. Mrs. Brown wants a house with four bedrooms. The Browns’ children don't care what the house is like as long as the garden is big enough. Ann, their daughter has always wanted to work in a restaurant. She thinks it is an exciting place. It's hard work but she isn’t lazy. You have to work on Saturdays and Sundays, but you get other days off. It’s not very well paid. But who cares about money?

Tom is a middle school student.He is twelve years old.He stops school at half past three,so he has plenty of time to finish his homework.

Jack, Mr. Brown's brother, is looking for a room to rent. He doesn't care what color the walls are or how old the furniture is. He is getting ready for his drawing. So the house must be quiet.

1.Why didn't the Browns buy the house in Advertisement One?

A. It was on the north side of town.

B. There weren’t enough bedrooms.

C. There was no dining room.

D. The garden was too big.

2.Why does Ann want to get the job in the restaurant?

A. It’s an easy job.

B. The place is good and the food is free.

C. She thinks it will be interesting.

D. She can get long holidays.

3.Why can't Tom play for the new football team ?

A. He's not old enough.

B. It’s in a different village.

C. School stops too late.

D. He has to do his homework.

4.What's wrong with the room for Jack in Advertisement Four?

A. It's too small.

B. The walls are the wrong color.

C. The man likes old furniture better.

D. It's too noisy.

5.What does the sentence “All meals free” mean?

A. Assistants can have the meals at any time.

B. Assistants can have the meals in the restaurant without paying money.

C. Customers(顾客)can have the meals freely.

D. Assistants need to pay for their meals.

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