Food is a major（主要的）of every culture. After all, everyone needs to eat! But each country has its own traditions on what people eat and when.
Egypt
Egyptians commonly start the day with a drink, sometimes going with bread. Breakfast can be eaten any time after this but before the day’s main meal. In the past, this main meal was served at around 3:00 p.m. But now people work longer hours and eat when they get home at around 6:00 p.m. Dinner parties are held later, around 9:00 p.m.
Most Egyptian meals include bread or ice, cooked vegetables and beans or meat.
France
France is known for its fine cooking, and its people take food seriously. Most eat three meals a day at fixed times and never snack between meals. Breakfast is a light meal of bread and coffee. They eat lunch at around 1:00 p.m. and a dinner with multiple courses after 8:00 p.m.
The French consider eating a social activity. Eating alone is hard to see, and eating while doing something else is unheard-of. The French take time to enjoy their meals and visitors should do the same.
Brazil
Like the French, Brazilians usually eat a light breakfast. Lunch, the largest meal of the day, usually consists of meat, rice, potatoes, beans and vegetables. Between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., people enjoy a smaller meal with their families.
Brazilians don’t mind eating a hurried or light meal and sometimes buy food from street carts (手推车). But they always finish eating before walking away.
The United States
American’s ancestors came from many countries, so American eating habits differ. Some take time to prepare and eat a hot breakfast. Others take a bagel (面包圈) while rushing out the door or just skip breakfast. For lunch, most Americans eat a sandwich or leftovers. Traditionally, families got together for a large evening meal around 6:00, but now busy schedules force many families to eat in turns. American restaurant servings tend to be huge. But you don’t have to finish them; taking leftovers home is common.
1.People of Egypt usually start a day with________.
A.a drink B.a bagel C.some meat D.some vegetables
2.In which country do people consider lunch the largest meal?
A.Egypt. B.France. C.Brazil. D.The United States.
3.What does the passage mainly talk about?
A.Ways of life B.Eating habits.
C.Delicious food. D.Restaurant culture.
The story of Tom Edison
Many years ago, a boy, named Thomas Alva Edison, lived in a small town in Ohio. Tom was a lively child. He was always taking things apart（分开）and put them together again or trying to put them together.
One day his father said, “Look at this! Another broken（坏的）toy!” “Now don’t be hard on him,” said his mother. “He only wants to see how things work.” But even she lost patience with him when he almost burned down（烧毁）the family’s barn! Tom was more careful, but it was hard when he was curious（好奇的）.
Then the family moved to Michigan. By now, Tom was old enough（足够的）to go to school. Unfortunately, he didn’t like to sit quietly and listen to the teacher or memorize（背诵）his lessons.
Because Tom spent most of his time daydreaming, his teachers thought there was something wrong with him. But he just liked experimenting（做实验）more than he liked school. Tom’s mother decided to teach him at home. Soon, he loved to read, especially about science.
At 12, Tom got a job on a train selling candy, newspapers and sandwiches. His father agreed.
Two days later, Tom was at the station to begin his job.
Before long, Tom set up（建立）a laboratory in the train’s baggage car. When he finished his work, he would experiment.
At 16, he got his first real job as a night telegraph operator（夜间电报员） and station agent（火车站管理员）. But Tom can never hold a job very long. He was either too tired from studying or too busy experimenting to do his job. So Tom decided to spend more time inventing（发明）things. He was independent（独立的）and hard working.
Some of Tom’s inventions began to be noticed. Then Tom happened to be in New York at the gold exchange （黄金交易所） when an important machine broke down（损坏）. Tom walked in, and in an hour or two, he had the machine running perfectly. In the following months, Tom invented a way to improve the machine. The company paid him $40,000 for his invention. “I’m going into business for myself,” said Tom.
1.When Tom was a child, he was________.
A.naughty B.clever C.lively D.lazy
2.In school Tom spent most of his time________.
A.sleeping B.daydreaming C.talking D.sitting still
3.Where did Tom set up his laboratory?
A.In his home B.At the train station C.In the train’s baggage D.In the company
4.Why can Tom never hold a job very long?
A.Because he was not able to do his job.
B.Because he spent too much time reading books.
C.Because he liked to change new jobs.
D.Because he was either too tired from studying or too busy experimenting to do his job.
It's March, 2050.
Frank and Mary Smith wake up（醒来）in their comfortable house and turn on the computer to watch news. They used to (过去) read the Times, but changed to newspaper online in 2013.
As they watch the computer, Frank and Mary take their usual weight control pills (减肥药), and ask one of the robots to make coffee. Frank enters the study to have a meeting with his workmates around the world. He works on a computer for several companies（公司）. This is his third job. He used to be in marketing and then television.
Mary also has a job. Both she and Frank used to have an office desk in London, but in 2014 they decided to move to the seaside and work at home.
Frank and Mary have one child, Louise. She also has her own workstation in the family home. She goes to school only one day a week, mainly to play with other children. Classrooms disappear in 2030 because there is no need for them. Louise, now thirteen, is studying Chinese. Now it becomes as important as English as a world language. Louise has many Chinese friends. They talk by computer.
1.Frank and Mary turn on ________to watch news.
A.the computer B.the iphone C.the video phone D.the TV
2.Frank and Mary decided to work at home________.
A.in 2050 B.in 2030 C.in 2014 D.in 2013
3.From the passage we know________.
A.Mary reads news online before 2013 B.Frank is in marketing and computer
C.there are no classrooms in 2030 D.children only need to play in 2030
Daming: Hi, Betty. What are you going to do at the weekend?
Betty: Nothing much.
Daming: I hear a new movie “Superman” is on. Would you like to go with me?
Betty: Sounds good. But I’m afraid I have to do my homework first. What about Saturday afternoon?
I’ll be free at that time.
Daming: OK. Let’s meet outside the gate of Guangming Cinema.
Betty: Oh, there’s another problem. I don’t know exactly how to get there.
Daming: Don’t worry. I’ve got a map. Look, we are standing here, in front of our school. The cinema isn’t far from here. Let’s walk along Xin hua Road. Then we’ll go past a supermarket and a bank. We’ll 29 at the second crossing. Then walk along Guanghua Road. The cinema is on the right , next to a restaurant.
Betty: There’s a park near the cinema. Shall we have a picnic after seeing the movie?
Daming: Good idea. We just 30 the bridge. The park is opposite the cinema. I think we are going to have a fantastic weekend!
1.What’s the name of the building?
A.market B.bank C.museum D.hospital
2.Daming and Betty will at the second crossing.
A.turn right B.turn left C.turn on D.turn off
3.Daming and Betty just the bridge.
A.go across B.go past C.go along D.go through
Four of my friends and I gathered at our favorite restaurant for Anna’s birthday. We were all having a good time when suddenly Julia said, “Hey! Let’s go to ___________house and party on!”
“I’m not sure if it’s a good idea,” I said. I looked to the others for support ( 支 持 ), but it seemed they were ________going to Julia’s house, for they didn’t know _________to say “no” to Julia. Julia always tries to bully (欺负) the rest of us. She knew that we would all get into trouble with our parents if we left the restaurant. But that didn’t _________her.
“Don’t forget Anna’s mother will bring the birthday cake at 8:30,” I said, “We should wait ________Anna’s mother arrives!”
“Don’t be silly. She’ll find us,” Julia said, laughing, like it was no big deal.
“My mother is coming here to pick me up,” I ________, not wanting to tell her I knew my mother wouldn’t allow me to go.
“Stay here by yourself,” Julia said, “The rest of us are going.” Then she began calling me names. I felt tears coming to my eyes, so I ran to the bathroom. I felt so childish, crying alone. It’s really ________to go against your friends, especially when you’re hoping to be popular with them. A moment later, Amanda came in and said, “Julia is just that _______. I agree with you. If we get out right now, maybe we can persuade (劝说) the others to stay.”
“I’m staying here with Susan,” Amanda said as soon as we ________to the table. Then she said something I hadn’t _______. “If I leave, I’ll get into trouble with my parents, so let’s take( 采 纳 ) Susan’s ________.”
Anna looked happy again as she said, “My mother wouldn’t agree, either. I’ll stay with you two.” “Okay, I’ll stay, too.” Ellie added.
“Well, I’m not going alone. I have to stay! Oh!” Julia said.
I was surprised it was so ________. None of the girls left and I knew it was because Amanda sided(支持) with me. I guess it’s true that there’s strength（力量） in numbers. Friends can influence(影响) each other, for good or bad.
1.A.her B.your C.my D.their
2.A.trying B.considering C.imagining D.suggesting
3.A.how B.when C.who D.why
4.A.help B.stop C.please D.touch
5.A.because B.if C.after D.until
6.A.lied B.shouted C.invited D.complained
7.A.brave B.hard C.necessary D.strange
8.A.matter B.state C.shape D.way
9.A.traveled B.referred C.returned D.pointed
10.A.described B.checked C.expected D.completed
11.A.advice B.offer C.answer D.plan
12.A.natural B.direct C.wise D.simple
There________a football match in our school this weekend. Would you like to go and see it?
A.is going to have B.are going to be C.is going to be
