I’ve finally realized why my grandpa loves_________ （喝）tea.
This elephant_________(重量是) many times more than this panda.
What would you like to eat on your_________ （生日）?
On a weekend during Spring Festival, my parents and I were sitting in a restaurant. The drinks and food were good, so when we finished, my father left a tip(小费). As we were about to open the door, the waiter caught up with us. He gave the tip back to us. My dad forgot that here is China, and tipping is not common.
However, in some countries, tipping is the norm. That’s the way it is in the US. It’s said to be good manners to tip your waiter, taxi driver, hairdresser, doorman and so on. And how much you tip depends on the service, which can really put your math skills to the test! But we usually give a tip that is 15-20% of the bill.
So why is there a strong custom of tipping? In the US, waiters have a very low income(收入). They depend on tips to pay their bills. As a US writer once wrote about her experience as a waitress, “It was difficult and I lived and died by my tips."
1.What did the family think of the food at the restaurant?
A.Delicious. B.Cheap. C.Cold.
2.Where were the parents when the waiter stopped them?
A.At the table. B.At the door. C.Outside the restaurant.
3.What does the underlined word “norm” mean in Paragraph 2?
A.Idea. B.Custom. C.Bill.
4.What can be the tip for a $100 bill according to the writer?
A.$8. B.$10. C.$18.
5.The last paragraph mainly tells us __________.
A.who need tips for their life
B.how the US writer made her life
C.why tipping is popular in the US
31-year-old Rob from California USA was born without arms or legs. But like each of us, he has a dream and with the support of his parents and two sisters, Rob has made his dream come true.
His interest in football began when he was 13 and a high school football coach gave him a sports shirt. “To a 13-year-old kid, it just made me excited. I felt the need to know more about the sport,” Rob said. After a full understanding of it, Rob dreamed of becoming a football coach. And he made it.
To do his job, Rob has to use a special chair he controls with his head and neck, and write by using his mouth to hold a special tool.
Last autumn, Rob worked as head coach of the Prospect High School Junior team. Under him, the team won 8 and lost 2. It gave Rob confidence(信心) and courage. Clearly, football isn’t just a sport; it is his life now.
1.How many people are there in Rob’s family?
A.Three. B.Four. C.Five.
2.What started Rob’s interest in the sport of football?
A.A shirt. B.A football. C.A dream.
3.What part of body does Rob use in writing?
A.His neck. B.His head. C.His mouth.
4.What is Rob now?
A.A coach. B.A writer. C.A school teacher.
5.What does the last sentence of the text mean?
A.Sport makes Rob happy.
B.Rob lives by playing football.
C.Football is very important to Rob.
I love singing. But I am often laughed at for being a woman with a really deep voice. I couldn’t go to the choir（合唱团）as a kid. Because of this, I never sing when people are nearby.
I only sing in the car if I’m alone or when I’m home alone. My husband knows that I have this hobby. He wants to hear me sing. However, I never feel comfortable doing so.
One day, we were driving and it was a beautiful trip. I got a bit excited and I was feeling a bit brave. I said to my husband, “Could you put on my favorite CD?" He did and my true feelings came out. I couldn’t help singing.
My husband started crying. Then I started getting choked up（哽咽）. It was such a fantastic day. Now I want to share it with anyone who might listen. Sing out loud, people. Don’t be afraid to be laughed at. Someone might even sing along.
1.Why do people laugh at the writer when she sings?
A.She has an unusual voice.
B.She looks like a kid.
C.She is bad at singing.
2.What can we learn about the husband from Paragraph 2?
A.He likes singing.
B.He understands his wife.
C.He often leaves his wife alone.
3.Why did the writer ask her husband to put on the CD?
A.She wanted to sing.
B.She was tired of the trip.
C.She liked to listen to it in the car.
4.How did the writer feel when their trip ended?
A.Sorry. B.Busy. C.Happy.
5.What can be the best title of the text?
A.Sing out loud
B.Travel with my husband
C.Share happiness with friends
