C

     Different countries have different customs in giving presents. In China you must never give a clock to a Chinese person,because the sound of the word for “clock” is similar to the sound of “death”. Also,don't wrap a present in white,black,or blue paper,because they are the colors for funerals. Don’t give a knife,because something sharp can cut a friendship.

     In Russia if you give flowers as presents,you have to give an odd number of them (one,three,five,etc. ) because even numbers of flowers are for funerals.

() 1. According to the passage , must never be given to Chinese people as presents.

   A. flowers   B. clothes

   C. food   D. clocks

() 2. People don't wrap presents in black or white paper in .

   A. Germany

   B. China

   C. both China and Germany

   D. both China and Russia

() 3. What does the underlined word “even” mean in Chinese in the passage?

   A. 偶数的   B. 奇数的

   C. 甚至   D. 平坦的

() 4. What presents can you take to your dinner hostess in Germany?

   A. Thirteen of something.

   B. Flowers except red roses.

   C. An even number of something.

   D. Something wrapped in brown paper.

() 5. Which is the best title of the passage?

   A. Foreigners⁵ presents.

   B. Giving flowers as presents.

   C. Different customs in giving presents.

   D. Don’t give thirteen of anything as presents.

B

   A. Egyptians   B. Japanese   C. Filipinos   D. Koreans

() 2. Shichi-go-san is a special .

   A. present   B. food   C. place   D. day

() 3. In China,family members bring the children presents decorated with tigers because they think .

   A. tigers are strong and healthy

   B. tigers protect children

   C. the children look like the tiger

   D. the children can be lucky

() 4. In Korea,a “Tol” or “Dol” is the name of a

   A. party   B. present   C. game   D. ceremony

() 5. Which description is TRUE for a birthday celebration according to the passage?

   A. Shichi-go-san Festival is celebrated on Japanese children s birthday.

   B. On the 100th day after a Chinese child's birth,kinds of objects and toys are placed for him or her to choose from.

   C. Filipino families get together at home to thank God.

   D. People in Korea celebrate a child's birth on the 100th day.

A

     Table manners from different cultures are totally different. Hei：e are some interesting table manners in different countries.

     In Spain,you,re supposed to use your bread as another piece of cutlery. Spanish people often hold a fork in their right hand,and a small piece of bread in their left hand,which is then used to help push food gently onto the fork.

     In Brazil,you should wipe your mouth with your napkin every time you take a drink.

In Russia,you’re not supposed to look into another one's plate. It's polite to leave a little food at the end of the meal.

     In Chile,dishes should be served from the left and taken away from the right.

     In India,you should use the right hand to take food and use the left hand to pass dishes. South Indian meals are served on a banana leaf that has been cleaned with warm water.

() 1. In Spain,you should push food onto your fork with .

   A. the spoon in your left hand

   B. the spoon in your right hand

   C. the bread in your left hand

   D. the bread in your right hand

() 2. You shouldn’t in Russia.

   A. stand behind your chair

   B. look into other people's plates

   C. wipe your mouth with your napkin

   D. leave any food on your plate

() 3. In , people should take away dishes from the right.

   A. Spain   B. Chile

   C. America   D. Canada

() 4. People use to take food at the table in India.

   A. forks   B. napkin

   C. the left hand   D. the right hand

() 5. In South India,people put food .

   A. in a bowl with warm water

   B. in a pot with warm water

   C. on a clean banana leaf

   D. on a clean plate

     The ground was 5 with rubbish. The wild animals were 6 something as their breakfast. Look carefully and find wild pigs,dogs,mountain goats,and 7 even cows make an appearance. No wonder the people don't eat much meat,these animals 8 trash to survive.

     Cow dung is the most environmentally 9 fuel. In cities and towns,cows fill the streets. This 10 less trees need to be cut down. For Indians,this kind of smell is natural,and tourists who have stayed a while get used to it. In my two months in India,I learned 11 the piles of cow dung that fill the streets.

     Puri is a beautiful place in the east of India. One side of the town is the hotel area,and 12 side is a poor fishing village. There are many straw huts in a sea of trash,and I got the feeling that it's never 13 . The most shocking thing： every villager would pick it 14 on the beach.

     India is indeed “dirty”and “smelly”， 15 I have gotten more there than any other place I have been to.

() 1. A. weeks   B. months   C. years   D. days

() 2. A. by   B. take   C. for   D. in

() 3. A. anything   B. everything   C. something   D. nothing

() 4. A. to have   B. having   C. had   D. has

() 5. A. covered   B. changed   C. chose   D. collected

() 6. A. looking up   B. looking after   C. looking for   D. looking at

() 7. A. some time   B. sometimes   C. some times   D. sometime

() 8. A. passed on   B. got on   C. depended on   D. turned on

() 9. A. friendly   B. luckily   C. hardly   D. lovely

() 10. A. spends   B. means   C. needs   D. owns

() 11. A. accepted   B. accept   C. accepting   D. to accept

() 12. A. another   B. the other   C. the others   D. other

() 13. A. taken away   B. taken off   C. taken place   D. taken up

() 14. A. off   B. out   C. up   D. at

() 15. A. so   B. but   C. and   D. or

E

     Liz was excited. She was going to Asia with her mom. N 1 of them had ever traveled out of the United States before. They were going to fly to Hong Kong. After s 2 in Hong Kong for three nights,they would travel on their cruise ship to Shanghai and Beijing.

     “Beijing is inland,so we have to t 3 about a two-hour bus ride to get there from the port. I forget the name of the port. Anyway,we’re going to see the Great Wall,the Tian’anmen Square,and the Forbidden City. It's going to be so cool!” she t 4 her neighbor Jane.

      From China,the cruise ship would go to Pusan in South Korea,and finally to Tokyo. From Tokyo,they would catch a f 5 back to Los Angeles.

     “The trip is going to 1 6 three weeks. It's only going to c 7 us $ 2,800 each,if we can control our urge to shop ,” she laughed.

    “I hope your trip is more fun than m 8 was” said Jane. “I took a cruise to the Bahamas,but almost all the p 9 got sick. I caught some kind of virus that made me throw up for almost three days. They gave us a discount that we could use on a future trip. Ha!No more cruising for me. ”

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5.  6.

7.  8.

9.  10.

D

     One beach you shouldn’t miss is Vallecito Beach. There are a lot of palm trees,and you can see a mountain just behind the beach. You can climb the mountain and find another beach,or you can go swimming in the calm water. You can also rent a pedal boat and spend time in the water. It's relaxing. If you want to eat special food,there is a restaurant where you can buy delicious seafood;or if you prefer,you can cook your barbecue there. It is allowed!

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Puerto La Cruz,Venezuela—a city of beaches 

◆There are over 1. beaches there.

◆There are many palm trees on Vallecito Beach and a 2.behind it.

◆Tourists are allowed to 3. on Vallecito Beach.

◆Tourists can eat 4. at Gelateria Torino.

◆5. is a good place for shopping.

c

    My grandpa took me to America two years ago. I enjoyed my holiday very much until the day we flew back to Hangzhou.

     When my grandpa and I got to the airport,we had to check in for the flight. But just when we were ready to check in,I remembered leaving something in the restroom. I went back to find it.

     When I came back,I couldn’t find my grandpa. The airport radio said something,but I couldn’t understand what it said. Was the plane leaving? I was close to crying now.

     I wanted help,but I didn't think people would understand me,because I had poor English.

     As I was thinking about this,two men walked towards me. They looked like Asian people. I asked them where they were going,and sadly they said Japan,not China. Time kept flying,and I became more worried.

I knew I had to get over my fears and ask for help.

     I walked over to an American ,“Sir,I'm lost. I need help. ” I started with my broken English. The man smiled at me and asked ,“Could you tell me where you are going?”

    “Hangzhou,China. ”

    “Well,the gate number for that flight is 36. ”

Maybe that was where my grandfather was!I ran off at once. I even forgot to say thank you.

() 1. When he was going to check in,the writer realized .

   A. he couldn’t find his ticket

   B. he couldn’t find his grandpa

   C. his grandpa was in the toilet

   D. he had left something in the restroom

() 2. When the writer came back from the restroom,he .

   A. couldn’t help crying

   B. couldn’t find his grandpa

   C. went away from the airport

   D. went to the airport radio tower

() 3. Two men who looked like Asian people were going to .

   A. America   B. Singapore

   C. Japan   D. England

() 4. Who helped the writer at last?

   A. An American.

   B. An Asian.

   C. A Japanese.

   D. An airport reporter.

() 5. What is the best title for the passage?

   A. A Terrible Trip to America.

   B. A Helpful American Man.

   C. All by Myself in Another Country.

   D. An Unforgettable Experience.

B

() 1. The writer would like to go to India because .

   A. it is a country with a long history

   B. the Indian people are interesting

   C. he wants to go to the Taj Mahal "   D. he likes its beaches and food

() 2. What do we know about Greece according to the passage?

   A. Wine tastes terrible in Greece.

   B. It costs one less to travel in Greece.

   C. Winter is the best time to visit Greece.

   D. People in Greece don't like the white color.

() 3. How many places would the writer like to visit in China?

   A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.

() 4. Which place has the writer been to several times?

   A. China. B. Greece.

   C. Scotland. D. The Maldives.

() 5. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

   A. The writer became interested in India 2 years ago.

   B. The writer will visit the central part of Scotland.

   C. The writer wants to dive in the Maldives.

   D. The world's largest palace is in Greece.

A

     Living in Hawaii for most natives is kind of like living in a different country. Owning a home in Hawaii is like a dream for many. We call it heaven,but that's really more about the land,ocean,and the beauty of nature in the tropical climate.

     The ocean is everywhere. And the water is about 75 Fahrenheit degrees (华氏度) all year long. The best beaches are on the north shore at Sunset Beach and Waimea,but those beaches have big waves in winter,so when the surf is big and you just want to go to a beach without waves,go to Kailua or Lanikai. The white sand is beautiful.

     Most of Hawaii's surf is on the north shore. Oahu has the best surf in the world. And the mountains in Windward Oahu are beautiful and fun to hike. There are other areas to hike,but Kailua is the best.

     It's hard to describe the Aloha,but it's the lifestyle,the friendliness,the kindness that Hawaii people show to each other.

     Life in Hawaii is slower than the mainland,though Oahu has a faster pace than neighboring islands,and downtown Honolulu has about the same energy as any other big city.

() 1. The underlined word “tropical” means “ ” in Chinese.

   A. 炎热的   B. 寒冷的

   C. 多雨的   D. 热带的

() 2. The best beaches in Hawaii are on the shore.

   A. north   B. south

   C. west   D. east

() 3. If you want to hike in Hawaii, is the best place.

   A. Lanikai   B. Kailua

   C. Waimea   D. Sunset Beach

() 4. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

   A. Hawaii is a good place for many people to live.

   B. In Hawaii people are very friendly to each other.

   C. It's said that Waimea has the.best surf in the world.

   D. The white sand at Kailua or Lanikai is very beautiful.

() 5. What's the best title for the passage?

   A. The Weather in Hawaii.

   B. The Best Surf in Hawaii.

   C. The Ocean Around Hawaii.

   D. The Best of Living in Hawaii.

F

     Today,it is a big problem for young graduates to get satisfying jobs. 1 that there are thousands of different kinds of jobs in the world. Choosing the right one itself is not easy.

     “Finding a job” is not 2 as “choosing a job”. Many young people end up in a job because they are not 3 for it. Sometimes “chance” may 4 a more important part than “decision”.

     Here are a few steps to help you think about jobs 5 you might enjoy doing after school or university. First,it is important 6 what kind of person you are,which special qualities 7 you outstanding among people and what you are interested in. There is a difference 8 an interest and a skill. If you like 9 and enjoy looking at pictures,that is an interest. But if you can 10 a horse that looks like a horse not a big dog,that is a 11 .

     Then ask yourself a question ,“In the following three areas —skills with people,skills with information and skills with things,which are your 12 skills?”

After 13 your skills,the next step is research. To 14 as many different kinds of jobs as possible,go to the library and read books,magazines and newspapers for information. Ask your friends 15 the work they do.

() 1. A. It's saying   B. It's say   C. It is said   D. It says

() 2. A. same   B. as same   C. so good   D. the same

() 3. A. suitable   B. fitted   C. able   D. like

() 4. A. take   B. play   C. have   D. choose

() 5. A. which   B. what   C. if   D. whether

() 6. A. feel   B. realize   C. to feel   D. to realize

() 7. A. helps   B. makes   C. make   D. help

() 8. A. both   B. between   C. from   D. either

() 9. A. art   B. music   C. sports   D. acting

() 10. A. ride   B. feed   C. draw   D. treat

() 11. A. success   B. skill   C. hobby   D. fact

() 12. A. good   B. the best   C. better   D. best

() 13. A. examine   B. have examined   C. examining   D. examined

() 14. A. find out   B. look out   C. find   D. look at

() 15. A. what do they think of   B. how do they think of

   C. what they think of   D. how they think of