Jeff and Joe are brothers. They are thinking about 1. (they)future. In ten years, they will be twentyfour and have their own jobs. Jeff will be a soccer coach and Joe will be a musician.
At 2. (one), Jeff will finish his college. At college, he will take 3. (class) in science, health and education. Jeff will 4. (probable) play soccer in the college team. He will be busy 5. he will enjoy the sports and classes. After college, Jeff will teach in a high school. He will t6. science and coach the school's soccer team.
Joe will start a band. He will play 7. drums. The band will practice every day and write their own songs. Joe's band will play in clubs in New York. He hopes the band will become 8. (success) and famous. Then they will travel a9. the world by car. Joe will not forget his family. He will spend time 10. (visit) them.
Jeff and Joe will work hard on their plans. Their parents are sure about their plans.
When you hear Westerners say “Drop in anytime(随时来玩)．” or “Come and see me soon.”， you should realize that it doesn't mean you are welcome to come over to their houses at anytime. It's wise to telephone before visiting someone.
Never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go. You may refuse by saying, “Thank you for inviting me, but I may not be able to come.” If you are not able to come after accepting the invitation, be sure to tell those who invite you in advance(提前) that you will not be there and give your direct excuse to them. Don't_forget_to_say_sorry_if_you_are_absent_from_the_invitation.
When you have accepted the invitation to a party or a dinner, it is polite to bring small gifts with you, such as drinks, flowers and chocolate. Sometimes Westerners may take you out to dinner in a restaurant and it does not mean that he is going to pay the bill at the end of the meal. He might want you to “go Dutch”， which means each person pays his own bill.
In our modern society, the crossculture communication between China and Western countries causes the differences in welcome manners. Every culture in the world is equal. We should avoid using our own culture, morality and value to judge foreign culture. We should treat foreign culture carefully. If you don't want to be trapped in embarrassment, it's helpful to learn from what is mentioned above.
1题完成句子；2～3题简略回答问题；4题找出并写下第二段的主题句；5题将文中画线句子译成汉语。
1.“Drop in anytime” doesn't mean you are welcome to their houses__________.
2.What's the meaning of “go Dutch” according to this passage?
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3.Why are there differences in welcome manners between China and Western countries?
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4._________________________________________________________
5._________________________________________________________
In our culture, the ability to make one's own decisions is important. John F. Kennedy's quote(引语) “Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought.” shows an unpleasant truth.
Much of what we know and believe has been taught to us by others, and we often accept this information without spending much time thinking it over for ourselves.
In today's world, we are being presented with information, ideas and beliefs, but many of them are against each other. Psychology(心理学) tells us that if we hear an idea enough times, or if it comes from someone we respect, we will probably believe that idea. In these cases, we base our opinions on the opinions of others. If each of us does not think about this information for ourselves and come to our own conclusions, we will become nothing more than parrots(鹦鹉) quoting the opinions of others.
Examples of spreading fake news without thought can be seen on the Internet. Some people believe whatever they read and then share the story without thinking about the facts. All it takes is one quick click(点击) of the “share” button, and the story travels on its way to influence even more unthinking readers. This can cause serious problems.
If we just stop for a moment to think about what we read and hear, and form our own opinions, we will be more thoughtful, more independent, and more creative people, but few take that time. Yet we need not lose heart over this bad habit. In fact, simply becoming aware(意识到) of it is the first step towards correcting it. Once we become aware that we tend(趋向) to hold opinions and beliefs without thinking them through, we can change that pattern of behavior. Hopefully, we can learn to experience and enjoy the “discomfort of thought” and form our own opinions.
1.People will probably believe an idea when_____.
A.it comes from someone they respect B.they hear it a few times
C.it is really a truth D.it is popular with most people
2.The underlined word “fake” in the passage probably means “________”.
A.untrue B.unhappy C.unfair D.unusual
3.How can we have our own opinions according to the passage?
A.By spreading the information we receive. B.By learning more about psychology.
C.By quoting others' opinions like parrots. D.By thinking about what we read and hear.
4.We can probably find this passage in a book about ________.
A.history B.education C.sports D.languages
5.What's the purpose of this passage?
A.To describe how Internet news spreads.
B.To explain why people don't have their own opinions.
C.To tell people that they should have their own thoughts.
D.To warn people not to believe other people's ideas.
Do you hope to do a lot of homework every evening? Are you interested in your English_____? Who do you want to teach you math? Maybe you have lots of questions in your_____ before school starts.
Well, if you want to _____ these problems, you may design a plan for this. First, keep calm. Don't_____ all the problems you have. Put your heart into learning, and you can find something you are interested in. Do it actively.
Second, try your best to_____ your homework quickly. Don't spend a lot of time_____ it. Do more reading and writing in English. Think about the problems you have and solve them at once. Don't stay up late，_____ you can't study well the next day.Third，_____ something instead of copying or repeating. If you can remember the words in your way, you can tell your teachers you don't like the way of copying them again and again. Be sure you must pass the test. I think your teachers will agree with you. And they can give you some _____ work to do.
School is really a good place for us to learn. Believe in your______ and yourself. You are the best one and you can do everything well.
1.A.problems B.notes C.classes D.activities
2.A.mind B.body C.hand D.foot
3.A.write B.solve C.learn D.read
4.A.care about B.talk about C.worry about D.learn about
5.A.take B.come C.finish D.plan
6.A.in B.on C.with D.for
7.A.or B.so C.but D.and
8.A.invent B.decide C.get D.send
9.A.smart B.interesting C.ugly D.beautiful
10.A.parents B.classmates C.teachers D.friends
(2019原创)Tony is an honest boy and he never tells lies. We all________ him.
A.see B.miss C.trust D.love
(2019原创)Please be________ next time. You should avoid making the same mistake again.
A.lovely B.tidy C.careful D.quick
