It is necessary to relax ourselves after the exam. There are some kinds of activities for us to take part in. First of all, we can go for a w1. along the bank of the river. We can also go to the movies or listen to music. What’s more, joining in a sports club is a good c2., which can keep us healthy. For example, p3. football in the afternoon may relax ourselves. Above all, we should arrange(管理) our time p4. and live a regular(规律的) life. I hope all of us can have a wonderful time.
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Chinese students work hard to learn English. Do you know American kids are 1. to learn Chinese? About 50,000 American students now study Chinese .“Because of china’s fast growth, Chinese is more useful than2.languages,” said Scott McGinnis, a Washington language expert.
For example, in 1999,only three Chicago schools had Chinese classes. This year more than 20 do. In many US cities , students take Chinese lessons during holidays3.on the weekends. But Chicago schools teach Chinese during the regular day. Last year China gave them 3,000 textbooks because they had done a good job.
4. Chinese classes are becoming popular, it is one of the most difficult languages. It totally takes an English speaker about 1,320 hours to become good at Chinese , but it only takes 480 hours to learn French, Spanish or Italian.
1.We see this English speech competition as a chance to prove ________ (we).
2.You should depend on yourself. It’s you who make final _______________ (decide).
3.Many countries think _________ of China’s high-speed railway technologies. (high)
4.You should drive carefully though you’ve _______ in passing the driving test. (success)
A:Dad, we were told to collect some information about Wuhu Subway. 1.
B:Sure. It’s reported that Subway Line l will be built.
A:Great ! How long is it?
B:It has a total length of 29.2 kilometers.
A:How many stations are there?
B:2. And it connects four main areas of the city from the north to the south.
A:Then how about the ticket price?
B:Well, it still remains unknown. 3.
A:Hope not. I’m looking forward to taking the subway to school!
A. It covers 24 stations.
B. But I hope the ticket won’t be expensive.
C. Would you please tell me something about it?
A:Hi, Bill. I notice you are reading the novel again. How many times have you read it?
B:Three times. Each time I read it, I learn something new.
A:Really? Who wrote it?
B:Richard Adams. 1. . I like writers who have special opinions.
A:Me, too. Could you please tell me more about him?
B:OK. Richard wrote a book for his daughters in the early time.2.
A:Sounds interesting. Where did you buy this book?
B:In the Rose Bookshop.
A:Is it far from here?
B:No. 3. Just next to the People’s Cinema.
A:Oh, I see. Thank you!
A.Only 10 minutes’ walk from here.
B. He’s a great English writer.
C. In 1974, the book came out and it became very popular.
Table manners are how to behave when you have a meal. They include how to handle knives, forks and spoons and how to eat in a polite manner. To behave well abroad, you should know some table manners.
EATING MANNERS
Japan: It is ＂perfectly＂ okay to slurp when you eat noodles. Unlike making big noises, slurping slightly is not rude. Japanese also say it tastes better if you slurp.
Russia: Your wrists should be placed on the edge of the table while eating, fork in left hand, and knife in the right. It is not good manners to rest them on your lap. Keep your elbows off the table. Leave some food on your plate to show that the host has give you enough to eat.
France: Never discuss money or religion over dinner. What is different from the manners in Russia is that finishing everything on your plate is considered good manners.
Mexico: Whenever you catch the eye of someone who’s eating, even a stranger, it’s good manners to say ＂provecho＂, which means enjoy. In Mexico, dining is more than a meal. It’s a social occasion — lunches are seldom quick and suppers can last for hours. Before you get seated, look for place cards, or wait until the host seats you. And you must say ＂enjoy your meal＂ before you leave the table.
DRINKING MANNERS
America: If you empty a bottle into someone’s glass, it obliges that person to buy the next bottle. It’s polite to put the last drops into your own glass.
Australia: In a pub it’s usual to buy a round of drinks for everyone in your group. When it’s your turn, say ＂It’s my round＂. When it’s their round, they will buy it for you. Don’t leave before you’ve bought a round.
Japan: Don’t fill your own glass of alcohol. Instead, you should pour for others and wait for them to do it for you.
1.You are in Mexico, you should ________________.
A. keep silent if you catch the eye of a stranger
B. eat as quickly as you can to save your time
C. say ＂enjoy your meal＂ before you leave the table
2.When you eat noodles in Japan, you should ________________.
A. slurp loudly B. slurp slightly
C. not to make any noise
3.According to the passage, it is good manners to ________________.
A. keep quiet when eating noodles in Japan
B. leave some food on your plate in France
C. take turns to treat each other for drinks in Australia
4.Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?
A. Eating manners B. Drinking manners
C. Table manners
5.The writer tells us the table manners in many countries in order to ________________.
A. attract us to these countries to enjoy foreign food
B. help us behave in a polite manner in different countries
C. teach us how to handle knives, forks and spoons
