The 2012 London Olympic Games will be held on July 28th. Do you have time to go there? If you do, maybe you will meet some foreign friends. But 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. 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. 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.What does the underlined word “tidiness” mean in Chinese?
A.整洁 B.安静 C.时尚
2.In the writer’s eyes, the gentlemen are__________.
A. the Americans B. the Frenchmen C. the Englishmen
3.You can find it easy to __________ the Frenchmen.
A. depend on B. make friends with C. do part-time job with
4.According to the passage, __________ are very quiet.
A. only the Germans B. only the Englishmen
C. Both the Germans and the Englishmen
5.Which is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Characteristics of the foreigners are the same.
B. All of the Europeans are as outgoing as the Americans.
C. It’s important to be successful in Americans’ eyes.
Germs(细菌) are everywhere. You can’t see them, but they are on your desk, on your computer, and even in the air!
Like people, germs move around the world. They fly with us on planes. When food, clothes, and other things travel around the world, germs travel, too. Some germs are safe, but some are dangerous. Germs cause illnesses like colds and the flu.
Warmer Weather Brings Germs
The world’s weather is changing. Cooler countries are getting warmer, so insects from hot countries can move there. Some of these insects, like mosquitoes, carry dangerous germs. These germs cause headaches, fever, and can even kill people.
Under Your Skin
Your skin protects you from germs. It stops some germs, but not all. They can enter your body when you eat, or when you have a cut. Germs are on your hands, too. They enter your body when you touch your eyes, nose, or mouth.
Fighting Germs
Your immune system(免疫系统) protects you, too. When germs get inside your body, your immune system finds and kills them. Special cells(细胞) move around your body and fight germs. They help you stay healthy. Other cells make antibodies(抗体). Antibodies help your body find and stop germs.
What can you do to fight germs? You should wash your hands with soap and water. Soap kills many germs, and water washes them away.
1.According to the text, insects ______.
A. kill germs B. carry germs C. protect germs
2.The underlined word “there” refers to ______.
A. cooler countries B. hot countries C. the world
3.Which of the following is right according to the text?
A. All germs are dangerous.
B. There are more germs in cold places.
C. Germs can get into your body.
4.What do antibodies do?
A. They get inside your body and kill your immune system .
B. They carry dangerous germs.
C. They help protect us from germs.
5.Which can be the best title for this text?
A. Germs Are Everywhere B. Weather Is Changing C. Skin Stops Germs
根据短文内容，判断下列句子是否正确，对的涂（A），错的涂（B）。
Cats are the most popular pets among Americans. So it is not surprising there are many expressions about cats. Do you know any of them? Now let me introduce some to you.
Some cats like to catch small birds, like canaries. If someone looks very proud or satisfied with himself, we say he looks like the cat that ate the canary.
Sometimes, a cat likes to play with a small animal it catches. So if you play cat and mouse with someone, you change between different kinds of behavior when dealing with another person. For example, a child might offer something sweet to her little brother, and then take it away when reaches for it.
A cat will often catch a small animal and present it to its owner. The saying “that looks like something the cat dragged in (把…拖进来)” describes something in bad condition.
A fat cat is a person with a lot of money.
There are many other expressions about cats in America. How interesting! Which kind of cat are you, or which kind would you like to be?
1.Americans don’t like cats as pets very much.
2.The canary is a kind of bird.
3.If you have much money, we can call you a sad cat.
4.We can say he looks like the cat that ate the canary if someone is very pleased with himself.
5.The passage introduces us four expressions about cats.
A: Good afternoon, Doctor Huang.
B: Good afternoon, young man. 56
A: I have a bad cold. I cough now and then.
B: 57
A: For two days. And I’m feeling terrible now.
B: 58 Oh, you have a fever, too.
A: Is it serious?
B: 59 You just need some medicine.
A: How often should I take the medicine?
B: Three times a day. 60
A: Thanks a lot. Bye!
The train started moving. It was full of people of all ages. Near the 46 sat an old man with his 30-year-old son. As the train passed by, the son was very 47 as he looked out of the window. “Dad, look! The green trees moving away from us are very beautiful.”
This behavior from a 30-year-old son made 48 people feel strange about him. Everyone started murmuring (小声嘀咕) about the son. “This man seems to be stupid.” Ross said to his wife. Suddenly it started 49 . Rain drops fell on the travelers through the window. The 30-year-old son said with joy, “Dad, look! See 50 beautiful the rain is.”
Ross’ wife got angry 51 the rain drops made her new suit wet. “Can’t you see it’s raining, old man? If your son is not feeling well, get him to a 52 , and don’t let him annoy(打扰) us.”
The old man didn’t say anything 53 . Then he answered in a low voice, “We are on the way back from the hospital. He was blind when he was born, and he only 54 his vision(视力) last week. Everything is new to his 55 Please excuse us for the trouble...”
1.A. floor B. window C. door
2.A. excited B. sad C. surprised
3.A. another B. other C. the other
4.A. raining B. shining C. blowing
5.A. what B. how C. which
6.A. because B. because of C. why
7.A. restaurant B. hospital C. hotel
8.A. at first B. at last C. at times
9.A. has got B. gets C. got
10.A. ears B. eyes C. nose
— Do you believe there are aliens?
— ___________.
A.I’m not afraid B. It’s real cool C. I’m afraid not
