Today’s post is almost about signs in English. You will see signs on the road while driving or when walking down a street. Now let’s take a closer look at the signs in the picture below, so you can fully understand what they mean in case you come across one of them.
Starting with the top row, we have a:
Yield sign—This sign indicates (标示) that you need to slow down ,but you may not have to come to a full stop.
Crosswalk—This is a sign that indicates people have the right of way to cross the street, so cars have to stop when they see a person waiting next to one of these signs.
Second row:
Do not enter—This sign indicates you are not allowed to enter a road at that point.
Buckle up(系好安全带)!— There are often signs on roads in the United States reminding people that wearing seat belts(安全带) is mandatory (强制的) (seat belt laws differ depending on what state you are in ,but all US states have seat belt laws).
Third row:
Be alert (警惕的) for bears—This is another sign that is used to indicate to drivers and pedestrians (行人) that they should be alert for wildlife in the area.
Playground—This is the sign used to alert drivers that there is a playground nearby, so it is a good idea to slow down and watch for children.
1.Where can you often see the signs?
A.In a factory. B.On a farm. C.On the road. D.In the class.
2.What would you do when you see Yield sign?
A.Slow down. B.Enter a road at that point.
C.Have to come to a full stop. D.Should be alert for wildlife in the area.
3.What can be learned from the passage?
A.US states have the same law about seat belts.
B.All the people in a car should buckle up in US.
C.Pedestrians should walk slowly at a crosswalk.
D.Drivers should stop the car at the sign of playground.
4.The following statements are true EXCEPT ________.
A.people should stop when seeing Crosswalk sign
B.playground sign indicates people should slow down and be careful
C.You may not have to come to a full stop when seeing Yield sign
D.they should be alert for wildlife in the area with “Be alert for bears” sign
After I made it to the city center, I started to feel it might be easy for a foreigner to deal with the great size of Beijing. With growing confidence, I decided to take the subway to the hotel, not realizing that the network didn’t go that far. Impressed with the cleanliness of the station, I bought a ticket and boarded the first train that came along.
After a few minutes I asked in English of course a young man seated next to me where I should get off closest to the Friendship Hotel. Wearing a smart business suit and tie, he would surely speak English, wouldn’t he? Unfortunately, he couldn’t undersold me but seemed very friendly. I showed him the room card with all the information of the Friendship Hotel in Chinese characters (汉字). He looked at it, and then his eyes moved quickly to the carriage (车厢) subway map. Next, he raised three fingers of his right hand.
In Australia, raising fingers at someone is not usually nice, but this man wasn’t smiling. At the next station he showed me two fingers. Now in Australia, that’s really rude, but I got the message. When we stopped at the third station, he didn’t just point to the door, but got up, took me out of the train, and led me to the top of the stairs, and out onto the street. Then he stopped a taxi and told the driver where to take me.
All this came from a man who couldn’t speak my language, and I couldn’t speak his. I was now speechless, especially when he refused my offer of money. I felt a little embarrassed having even thought he would accept a tip.
This experience made it clear I had to learn some Chinese quickly or my adventures might start turning into bad luck.
1.The author decided to take the subway because ________.
A. he believed in his ability to deal with the trip B. the network covered most of the stops
C. he lived near the city center D. he had a good impression of its cleanliness
2.Having been shown the room card, the young man ________.
A. still remained puzzled B. understood the author well
C. answered the author directly D. pointed at the subway map
3.The author’s purpose of writing this passage is mainly to ________.
A. prove the importance of being careful B. appreciate the kindness of the young man
C. complain some cultural misunderstanding D. describe one of his adventurous experiences
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
Yoghurt
It was a rough week. The price of oil skyrocketed as the temperature dropped sharply in Maine. We were looking at a high of eight degrees that week, and I had missed three days of work so my paycheck was going to be lower than normal. I was stressed, to say the least. I shopped strategically, looking for every possible way to cut pennies so I could buy groceries and keep the house warm.
My eight-year-old son didn't understand when I told him we were struggling that week. He wanted a special kind of yoghurt, but I didn't have the extra three dollars to buy it for him. It was the kind of yoghurt with a cartoon kid riding a skateboard on the front of the box, and a mere two spoonfuls in each cup. It was the kind of product that wastes a parent's money and makes me hate advertising.
I felt guilty as a parent when those big eyes looked at me with confusion, as if to say, “It's just yoghurt. What's the big deal?” So I found a way. I put something back as single mothers often do. He got his yoghurt.
On the way driving back from the grocery store, I noticed a homeless man holding a sign by the side of the road. My heart hurt, and I tried not to look at him. I watched people stay away from him on the street and walk by without even meeting his eyes. My son didn't seem to care much, either. I looked at the man closely then — bare hands grasping a piece of cardboard, snot (鼻涕) frozen to his face, a wornout jacket. And there I was struggling because I had to buy oil and groceries. But I decided to help. I pulled over to the man and handed him a five-dollar bill.
注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
3. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1:
Seeing this, my son became confused and surprised.
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Paragraph 2:
On that day, my son performed an act that most adults wouldn’t have done.
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假如你是李华，获知你的英国朋友Eric在汉语书法比赛中获得一等奖。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括:
1. 表示祝贺；
2. 赠送名家字帖。
注意:1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:字贴 calligraphy copybook
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has detailed 1. (instruction) on how hand-washing should go.
First, wash your hands with clean running water, turn off the tap to save water and apply soap 2. your hands. The temperature doesn’t matter, but using warm water is usually better for your comfort. Then, rub your hands together 3. (make) a lather (泡沫), and make sure to lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers and under your fingernails.
This is 4. many people fall short: You should be washing your hands for at least 20 seconds. Evidence 5. ( suggest) that you can remove more germs (病菌) from your hands for this amount of time while 6. (wash) your hands.
Next, wash your hands well under clean water, and dry them using a clean towel 7. a hand drier.
If you’ve been washing your hands 8.(different), that’s okay. Anything is 9. (good) than nothing. But still, doing it the right way keeps yourself and those around you 10. (health).
Just a few months earlier, I would never have pictured myself acting in a play in front of two hundred people. If not for my ________, Mrs. Sather, I might never have found that opportunity.
In the first and second grade, I was extremely ________ It just wasn’t in my personality to be very outgoing. I would escape in my writing. Mrs. Sather, always ________ me to write more. I think she was one of the first people to see my inner _________
One day, she announced our class was going to ________ a play, a take off on The Wizard of Oz. “I need someone to play the lead part of Dorothy.” A few excited hands ________ Mine, of course, was not one of them.
After school, Mrs. Sather said to me, “Dallas, I was ________ you didn’t raise your hand. You’re great at memorizing things, and you have such a sweet personality. Perfect for Dorothy! I had you in ________ for Dorothy while writing the play! If you ________ don’t want to, though, I won’t make you. It’s your ________.”
I realized it was time to show the world who I really was. I ________ the role. Fast-forward through five months of ________, line memorizing, and costume creating, we were ready.
At the end of the play, when the audience stood and applauded, I knew they were not just ________ for my performance that night, but for the ________ that they knew would come in later years because of my newfound _________
1.A.partner B.teacher C.parent D.classmate
2.A.shy B.weak C.energetic D.ambitious
3.A.recommended B.allowed C.encouraged D.accompanied
4.A.drawback B.peace C.character D.strength
5.A.perform B.watch C.write D.enjoy
6.A.put down B.reached out C.shot up D.drew back
7.A.excited B.amused C.afraid D.surprised
8.A.store B.mind C.memory D.comparison
9.A.initially B.really C.finally D.spiritually
10.A.turn B.choice C.luck D.fault
11.A.accepted B.played C.created D.remembered
12.A.practicing B.learning C.observing D.communicating
13.A.celebrating B.chatting C.cheering D.congratulating
14.A.praises B.efforts C.beliefs D.performances
15.A.skill B.confidence C.interest D.hobby
