Hi, my name is Wang Jun. Do you want to know about my staying in America? Well, to tell you the truth, it is really an eye-opening experience here.
In China, I had English classes five times a week since Grade Five. But I didn’t know textbook English could be so different from everyday English until I came to Hotchkiss School, Connecticut. When I first studied English, I was told to say “I’m fine.” when people say “How are you?” But in the USA, I found that people say “I’m good.” or “I’m tired.”
One day, someone greeted （问候） me with “What’s up?” It made me confused. I thought for a moment and then smiled because I didn’t know what to say.
Since then, I have learnt more and more differences between Chinese and American cultures. To my surprise, American girls spend a lot of time in the burning sun getting a tan (晒黑的肤色). In China, girls try every possible way to keep their skin white.
American students are hard-working like Chinese students. In China, schoolwork is almost everything, so we study hard and that’s it. But here, a “good” student not only gets good grades, but also does a lot for the public. That is to say, they get lots of knowledge at school and learn many life skills from social （社会的） work.
1.In China, Wang Jun had _______ English classes every week.
A．five B．four C．three D．two
2.Wang Jun found that _______ when he came to Hotchkiss School in the USA.
A. it was really important to learn English well
B. English he learnt in China was helpful to him
C. American students were more hard-working than Chinese students
D. textbook English was different from everyday English
3.What does the underlined word “confused” mean in Chinese?
A．困惑的 B．滑稽的 C．紧张的 D．伤心的
4.American girls make Wang Jun feel surprised because _______.
A．they work hard at school B．they try to keep their skin white
C．they hope to get a tan D．they do lots of social work
5.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A．My wonderful travel in the USA B．After-school activities in American schools
C．What American students learn at school D．My study experience in the USA
Different countries have different customs. When you travel to another countries，please follow their customs，just as the saying goes，“_________ .”
Very often people who travel to the United States forget to tip（付小费）.It is usual to tip porters who help carry your bags，taxi drivers and waiters. Waiters expect to get a 15% tip on the cost of your meal. Taxi drivers expect about the same amount.
In England，make sure to stand in line even if there are only two of you. It’s important to respect lines there. It’s a good idea to talk about the weather. It’s a favorite subject of conversation with the British.
In Spain，it’s a good idea to have a light meal in the afternoon if someone invites you for dinner. People have dinner very late，and restaurants do not generally open until after 9 pm.
In Arab countries，men kiss one another on the cheek（脸颊）. Your host may welcome you with a kiss on both cheeks. It is polite for you to do the same.
In Japan，people usually give personal or business cards to each other when they meet for the first time. When a person gives you a card，don’t put it into your pocket right away. The person expects you to read it.
Don’t forget to be careful of your body language to express something In conversation. A kind of body language that is acceptable in one culture may be impolite in another.
1.When you travel to the USA，you don’t need to tip __________.
A．porters B．waiters C．taxi drivers D．conductor
2.The missing sentence in the first paragraph should be“ __________ .”
A．Love me，love my dog . B．He who laughs last laughs best
C．When in Rome，do as the Romans do D．Where there is a will，there is a way
3.The underline word “porters” in the passage means __________.
A．搬运工 B．清洁工 C．接线员 D．售票员
4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage ?
A．In Spain，People usually have dinner very early.
B．In England it’s a not polite to talk about the weather.
C．In Arab countries，men kiss one another on the cheek .
D．In Japan you should not read the business card as soon as you get it.
5.What’s the best title of the passage ？
A. How to Tip B Body Language
C. When to Have Dinner D. Advice to International Travelers
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Garden Hotel Address: 222 People’s Street Phone: 514-6023 The number of rooms: 120 Single room: $25 Double room: $35 Special attractions (吸引人的东西): French restaurant, swimming pool, coffee shop, phone and TV in each room, near the city center |
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Gloria Hotel Address: 129 North Street Phone: 595-5620 The number of rooms: 50 Single room: $12 Double room: $18 Special attractions: Close to the airport, phone in each room, restaurant |
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Dreamers’ Hotel Address: 233 People’s Street Phone: 641-6946 The number of rooms: 120 Single room: $15 Double room: $20 Special attractions: Near the gym, Chinese restaurant, coffee shop |
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No.1 Hotel Address: 1264 Children’s Street Phone: 643-8211 The number of rooms: 180 Single room: $30 Double room: $50 Special attractions: Japanese restaurant and Chinese restaurant, swimming pool, large garden |
1. _____ and _____ have the same number of rooms.
A．Garden Hotel, Gloria Hotel B．Garden Hotel, Dreamers’ Hotel
C．Gloria Hotel, NO.1 Hotel D．Dreamers’ Hotel, NO.1 Hotel
2.What can we know about Garden Hotel and Gloria Hotel?
A．They both have a phone in each room. B．They both have a swimming pool.
C．They are both near the city center. D．They both have a TV in each room.
3.The most expensive double room is _____ dollars in _____.
A．50, Dreamers’ Hotel B．50, NO.1 Hotel
C．35, NO.1 Hotel D．20, Dreamers’ Hotel
4.In Dreamers’ Hotel and NO. 1 Hotel, you can _____.
A．have a good time swimming B．enjoy delicious Chinese food
C．eat great French food D．have coffee in a large garden
5.Which of the following is TRUE?
A．We can call NO.1 Hotel at 595-5620. B．Dreamers’ Hotel is on North Street.
C．Only Gloria Hotel is near the airport. D．Gloria Hotel is near Garden Hotel.
“Where is the university?” This is a question that many visitors to Cambridge ask. But no one can give them a 1 answer, for there is no wall to be found 2the university. The university is the city. You can find classroom buildings, 3 ， museums and offices of the university all over the city. And most of its members are the students and4 of the thirty-one colleges.
Cambridge was already a 5 town long before the first students and teachers arrived 800 years ago. It grew up by the river Granta, and the river was once 6 the Cam. A 7 was built over the river as early as 875. So the town got its name “Cambridge”.
In the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries more and more land was used for college buildings. The town grew much 8 in the nineteenth century after the opening of the railway in 1845. Cambridge became a 9 in 1951 and now it has a population of over 100,000. Many young students in other countries 10 to study at Cambridge. Thousands of people from all over the world come to visit the university town. It has become a famous place all around the world.
1. A．true B．clear C．right D．real
2. A．around B．in C．near D．by
3. A．cinemas B．parks C．zoos D．libraries
4. A．parents B．farmers C．workers D．teachers
5. A．interesting B．usual C．developing D．old
6. A．said B．called C．spoken D．talked
7. A．bridge B．building C．station D．house
8. A．smaller B．slower C．faster D．cleaner
9. A．city B．college C．university D．country
10. A．stop B．hate C．hope D．need
—I’ll take part in the school sports meeting.
—______
A．Me too. B．Well done! C．Thank you! D．How about you?
—Do you mind if I sit here, sir? —_______. Please sit down.
A．I’m sorry, but I do B．Not at all C．Of course D．Thanks a lot
