Traveling to every part of the world gets easier, but how well do we know and understand each other? Here's a simple test. Imagine you are planning to hold a meeting at four o'clock. What time should you expect your foreign business friends to arrive? If they are Germans, they'll arrive on time. If they are Americans, they'll probably be 15 minutes early. If they are Englishmen, they'll be 15 minutes late. And you should allow up to an hour for the Italians.

The British seemed to think since the English language was widely used in the world, people would always understand what they do. However, they found they were completely(完全)wrong. For example, the British are happy to have a business lunch and discuss business matters and have a drink during the meal. But the Japanese prefer not to work while eating. Lunch is a time for them to relax and get to know each other, and they don't drink at lunchtime. The Germans like to talk business before dinner. The French like to eat first and talk afterwards. They have to be well fed and watered before they discuss anything. (       )1. What do the Germans prefer when they go to a meeting?

A.     They prefer to be on time.

B.     They prefer to arrive very early.

C.     They prefer to arrive very late.

D.     They prefer to arrive a little late.

(       )2. According to the text, if a group of Englishmen, Americans and Italians hold a meeting, who will be the last to arrive?

A.     The Englishmen.

B.     The Americans.

C.     The Italians.

D.     Both the Englishmen and the Italians.

(       )3. What do the Japanese like to do at lunchtime?

A.     To drink.

B.     To get to know each other.

C.     To talk business.

D.     To eat only.

(       )4. According to the writer, the British like to ________ .

A. arrive on time and talk business during the meal

B.     arrive earliest and hate talking business at a meal

C.     arrive 15 minutes late and talk business after the meal

D.     arrive a few minutes late and discuss business during the meal

(       )5. By giving us the two examples, the writer means to show us that_________ .

A.     different countries have different cultures in different parts of the world

B.     the Germans are more serious and have good living habits

C.     the Italians are careless people and they are never on time for everything

D.     the French people are very lazy. They prefer eating and drinking more

The mountains in Great Britain are almost all in the north and the west. They are not very high. The highest o 1       are in Scotland. There are many low hills in some p 2       of the country,but not in the south and east,where there are a 3       no hills. In summer,there is no snow on any of the m 4       or hills in Great Britain or Ireland.

There are many r 5       in Great Britain,but they are not very long. The rivers which run to the east are longer t 6       the ones which run to the west.

The Thames is one of the 1 7       rivers in England. It is a very b 8       river. It is in the south of the country and r 9       to the east,into the North Sea. London'the c 10       of Great Britain,is on the Thames.

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Happiness is important for everyone. Most people want to be happy,but few know how to find happiness. Money and success don't bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words,we make our own happiness.

Some people believe that if they are wealthy,they will be able to do anything they want,which means happiness. On the other hand,some people believe that holding a high position in the government is happiness. In this way,you have not only money,but also many other things which can't be bought by money. However,other people believe that having lots of money is not happiness,nor is holding a high position in the government. These people value (重视) their beliefs,or their intelligence,or their health. They think these can make them happy.

Here are a few ways to help you be happier.

The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often,we spend so much time thinking about the future,for example,getting into college or getting a good job,that we don't enjoy the present. You should enjoy life's simple pleasures,such as reading a good book,listening to your favorite music,or spending time with close friends. People who have close friends usually enjoy happier and healthier lives.

The second secret of happiness is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget their problems and only think about the activities.

Finally,many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies,people feel good when they volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people. If you want to feel happier,do something nice for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies,go shopping to get food for an old neighbor,or simply help around the house.

Now maybe you know how to find happiness ！

(   ) 11. The underlined word "wealthy" means "         ” in the article.

   A. pleased   B. healthy   C. excited   D. rich

(   ) 12. Some people who hold a high position in the government think they can       .

   A. get money and something they can't buy with money

   B. do what they want to do at any time

   C. enjoy health which makes them work hard

   D. take an active part in all kinds of activities every day

(   ) 13. The writer thinks the secret of happiness is that people         .

   A. think about getting a good job

   B. think of presents they don't like

   C. often spend time with close friends

   D. often spend time on entering the college

(   ) 14. Many people find it happy to         .

   A. remember the old days and troubles

   B. do some meaningful things for others

   C. go shopping to buy some food

   D. make much money and little success

(   ) 15. The passage mainly tells us         .

   A. how to find happiness

   B. how to save happiness

   C. to do something good for others

   D. to value our beliefs or health

(   ) 6. Jessica .

   A. wonders how to make new friends

   B. wishes to be on the Olympic team

   C. is afraid to tell her mom about her failing a test

   D. keeps worried about what other people think about her

(   ) 7. loves playing soccer best.

   A. Erica   B. Eva   C. Ashley   D. Jessica

(   ) 8. Erica's dad doesn't support her because he thinks she         .

   A. is a little shy and can't do it well

   B. didn't start at a very early age

   C. is too young to be on the team

   D. doesn't work hard

(   ) 9. According to Dr. Molly,Eva should         .

   A. hold on to her dream

   B. always tell the truth

   C. be brave to say hello to others

   D. be confident of herself

(   ) 10. Which is the correct order of Dr. Molly's answers to the four letters?

A.①④③②                      b.③④②①

   C. ②③①④                   D. ④①③②

Just a Quick Nap

 Do you feel a little sleepy after lunch? Well,that's normal. Your body naturally slows down then. What should you do about it? Don't reach for a coffee!Instead,take a nap.

It's good to have a daily nap. First of all,you are more efficient (效率高的) after napping. You remember things better and make fewer mistakes. Also,you can learn things more easily after taking a nap. A nap may increase your selfconfidence (自信) and make you more active. It may even cheer you up. But,there are some simple rules you should follow about taking a nap. First,take a nap in the middle of day,about eight hours after you wake up. Next,a 20-minute nap is best. If you sleep longer,you may fall into a deep sleep. After waking from a deep sleep,you will feel worse. Also,you should set an alarm clock. That way,you can fully relax during your nap. You won't have to keep looking at the clock so you don't oversleep (睡过头) .

Now,the next time you feel sleepy after lunch,don't get stressed. Put your head down,close your eyes,and catch forty winks (眨眼) .

(   ) 1. It is        to get sleepy for you at noon.

   A. normal   B. strange   C. amazing   D. surprising

(   ) 2. After taking a nap,you may feel more       .

   A. stressed   B. confident   C. sleepy   D. sad

(   ) 3. The proper period of time ( 一段时间) for taking a nap is         .

   A. as long as you like   B. eight hours

   C. about twenty minutes   D. about twelve minutes

(   ) 4. What can help you have a fully relaxing nap according to the passage?

   A. A cup of coffee. B. A quick meal.

   C. A watch. D. An alarm clock.

(   ) 5. What is the text mainly about?

   A. Why and how to take a nap.

   B. Rules to increase your selfconfidence.

   C. How to make your body slow down.

   D. How to stop oversleeping.

Dear Mrs. Smith,

I was a student of yours in Grade Six,and I hope you still r 1       me. I'm writing this letter because I want to let you know that the school year with you was important and s 2       time to me. It made a big contribution (有助于…) to my life.

I know I was very q 3       in your class,and you never said much to me. But you did something that made a big d 4       in my life. You see,all through my first years in schools,I h 5       to read. Books were just words that had very little to do with me,and I was b 6       by them. I'll never forget the first day of Grade Six when you took out a thick book and began to read the story to our class. Your v 7       seemed to change with the people in the story,and you drew pictures in my mind as you read a 8       . Since that day,I couldn't wait until after lunch when you would read to the class. You read us all kinds of wonderful books.

During the summer after my year in your class,I missed h 9       the stories you would read. So one day I picked up a book and read it all on my own. I found out that I could make the words interesting,too. Now,I love to read!Thank you for o 10       the world of books for me.

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Where in the world can you take an hour's train ride,and pass a forest,a London street,a scene from the Wild West,and a burning building that never burns down? There's only one place,and that's Hollywood,in California. The scenes you see from the tourist train are film sets (布景) in the Universal Studios,one of the oldest and largest movie companies (公司) in the USA.

A visit to Universal Studios brings back memories of great days of Hollywood,the films and the stars. But they are only memories. Hollywood isn't quite the same as it used to be. Costs have gone up and confidence has gone down. Moviemakers are afraid to spend their money on expensive new ideas. Instead,they repeat old ones.

The film industry is changing fast. Teenagers still go out to the movies. The theatre is a good place to meet friends away from home. But older people mostly stay at home to watch series like Dynasty. TV series have become as important to Hollywood as expensive movies. These " soap opera" ， as they are called,show rich,powerful families living in beautiful homes and wearing beautiful clothes. But the actors and actresses are nearly aJJ middleaged,like many of the people who watch them.

Though it is soap operas that are keeping the filmmakers of Hollywood in business,big films are still being made in America. But more and more of them are made outside Hollywood. New York is the most important new center,but there are many others as well. Moviemakers have realized that they don't need Hollywood any more. Modern cameras and real houses instead of expensively made copies in a studio. Other states,especially Florida and Texas,are working hard to take the film business away from California. They are offering better working conditions and lower cost.

But Hollywood is fighting back. The State of California is trying hard to keep its bestknown industry.

(   ) 1. From the passage,we know Universal Studios is      

   A. a very large park

   B. a busy London street

   C. a famous movie company

   D. an old Hollywood movie

(   ) 12. The movie industry in California isn't as successful as before because         

   A. young people don't go to movie theatres any more

   B. there is strong competition from other states

   C. its movie companies are in need of young stars

   D. the state hasn't put a development plan into action

(   ) 13. Which of the following seems to be a threat (威胁) to Hollywood?

   A. The use of modern cameras and other equipment

   B. The interest of middleaged film stars

   C. The making of TV series like Dynasty

   D. The expensively made copies of scenes

(   ) 14. What can we learn about "soap operas" from the passage?

   A. They are teenagers' favorites.

   B. They are much more expensive.

   C. They are less attractive.

   D. They are cheaper and easier to make.

(   ) 15. The passage mainly tells us         .

   A. something about the film industry in the USA

   B. the importance of soap operas in Hollywood

   C. the good old days of Hollywood

   D. the film business in California

(   ) 6. Tina has problems with         .

   A. her lessons   B. her mother

   C. her friends   D. her exams

(   ) 7.        have problems at school.

   A. Tina and Jeff   B. Tina and Henry

   C. Jeff and Henry   D. Henry and Maria

(   ) 8. Jeff will feel nervous when he        in front of people.

   A. acts   B. sings alone

   C. speaks   D. sings in groups

(   ) 9. Henry is worried that      

   A. his old friends may forget him

   B. his classmates may dislike him

   C. he will have little time to play

   D. his friends will go to another school

(   ) 10. What do you know about Maria?

   A. She doesn't like studying.

   B. She is not a good student.

   C. She doesn't do well in tests.

   D. She wants to study everything.

Tim just moved to Greenburg. In fact,he was in Lincoln School just a few days. On the fourth day he was there,Bill Bob and his friends asked Tim to eat lunch with them. That made Tim really happy. Bill was a big wheel at school.

It wasn't long,however,before Tim began to see that being with Bill and his friends didn't go well. They were always in trouble. They made others angry by asking them to do many things in the school or on the school bus. And they made troubles in class. Mrs. Jordon and the others began to worry when they saw Tim in class. They thought Tim would be a troublemaker too,just because he went around with Bill and his friends.

There were some other pupils in the class whom Tim really wanted to get to know. Jack had some model planes,and Ted liked the subject of science as Tim did. On the other hand,it was a lot more fun to be with Bill and his friends. It was hard for Tim to choose what to do.

(   ) 1. From the reading we can know         .

   A. Tim didn't like the new place

   B. Tim liked science very much

   C. Tim was a troublemaker in class

   D. Mrs. Jordon didn't like Tim

(   ) 2. The word wheel in the reading means         .

   A. teachers' helper   B. good driver

   C. important person   D. helpful assistant

(   ) 3. One thing that pleased Tim was       .

   A. he had lunch with Bill and his friends

   B. he was in the new school just a few days

   C. his new teacher liked him a lot

   D. he had many new friends

(   ) 4. In Tim's class,          .

   A. everyone went around Bill

   B. there was someone who liked model planes

   C. Jack and Ted were his best friends

   D. all the students liked to have lunch together

(   ) 5. We can infer (推断) from the reading        .

   A. Tim would move again after a few days in Lincoln School

   B. Mrs. Jordon was not interested in Tim at all

   C. Bill and his friends would not make others angry any more

   D. Tim had to leave Bill and his friends if he wanted to make other friends

If you're invited to a friend's home for dinner,you'd better remember the following r 1       for polite behavior. First of all,arrive on time （ but not early) . Americans expect their g 2       to be on time. It's OK to be 10  or 15 minutes late but not 45 minutes late.

When you're invited to someone's home for a meal,it's polite to bring a small g 3       Flowers or candies are always good.  If you give something that is made in your native country,your host or hostess would be very h 4      .

The napkin should not be put into the collar (衣领) or vest. It should be p 5       on the lap. If you are served some food that you don't like or can't eat,don't make a fuss (大发牢騷) about it. Simply eat what you like and hope that no one n 6       what you left on the plate. If you are asked,you may have to say that you've enjoyed the o 7       food and have had "more than enough". Be sure to tell the cook that you enjoyed the food.

After the dinner,don't leave at once. But don't stay too long,e 8       . When your friends seem to be getting t 9       and running out of things to say,it is time to leave. The next day,call or write a thankyou note to say how m 10       you enjoyed the evening.

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