When you hear Westerners say “Drop in any time(随时来玩)”， you should know that it doesn't mean you are welcomed to come to their 1.(house) at any time. It is necessary to give a call before visiting someone. You will feel much 2.(good) and more comfortable when you come to his house.
Never accept an invitation u3. you really plan to go. You may refuse by saying, “Thank you for inviting 4.(I), but I may not be able to come.” If you are unable to come after accepting 5. invitation, tell those who invite you that you will not be there.
When you have 6.(accept) the invitation, it is polite to bring some small gifts with you. Sometimes Westerners may take you out for a big m7.. It does not 8. (real) mean that they are going to pay the bill 9.the end of the meal. They might want you to “go Dutch”， which means each person pays his o10. bill. You should realize that.
In the Middle Eastern country of Syria (叙利亚), there are over 4 million refugees (难民). Youssef was 10 years old when a local Syrian musician discovered his talent: a deep, powerful voice. However, Syria's civil (内部的) war took place. He and his family lost their home.
When the Action for Hope Music School announced that it was looking for talented children to train, his family encouraged him to attend the school. A year and half later, the now 14yearold, Youssef, with another 11 children, was chosen to take part in a concert.
Youssef, a shy boy, was a lead singer in the concert. He gave a confident performance of traditional Syrian songs.“We only heard the sound of a mortar (迫击炮). It fell near us. Many buildings fell down. That is all I remember，” said Youssef.“Music makes me forget everything. Music is the most important thing.”
Basma, director of Action for Hope, said the music school offers strength to the children who suffer (遭受) from the war. They can find a good way to express themselves and stop thinking of themselves as refugees.
“Art gives strength. It comes from the ability to create，” Basma said. “People_who_are_in_difficult_conditions_need_this_strength_much_more_than_the_rich.”
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1.Youssef and his family ________________ because Syria's civil war took place.
2.How many children were chosen to take part in the concert?
________________________________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________________________________
4.The passage is mainly about__________________________________________________.
5.________________________________________________________________________
A Bite of China is a program with the rich culture and history about Chinese food. Besides introducing many kinds of delicious food across the country, it also shows Chinese society by explaining how these dishes came out and they are made, the relationship between people and food and a little Chinese philosophy(哲学). The first and second seasons were great successes. However, the third season was seen by viewers as a huge disappointment.
Criticizing(批评) the latest eightsection program has already become hot online. Criticism has mainly focused on two points: inaccurate or controversial(有争议的) content and the method of storytelling.
The program mixes up “Malatang” and “Chuanchuanxiang”， two different types of local spicy dishes in Sichuan Province. What's more controversial is that in one section “medicine and food come from the same origin(起源)，” which advises people to put traditional Chinese medicine into dishes without mentioning the risks.
As for the storytelling of the program, the new season has focused more on people's life stories than food. Criticism reached the top after one section, in which not traditional “Shuaimian (hitting noodles)” but the personal story of a chef who struggles to make a living in the big city was introduced in detail. It's surprising that a food program would ignore the food itself.
A change in the program team may be one of the reasons. The team said, “When the first season was put on, there were only about 40 food programs in China. But now the number is around 500. People's expectations are changing.” There are reasons for this opinion, but it's believed that “the devil is in the details”．
1.A Bite of China is a program including rich ________ about Chinese food.
A.politics B.geography C.history D.art
2.What shows the third season is inaccurate?
A.Chinese food contains some philosophy. B.“Malatang” equals to “Chuanchuanxiang”．
C.Medicine and food are from the same origin. D.“Shuaimian” can be called hitting noodles.
3.The underlined word “content ” in the passage means “________” in Chinese.
A.评论 B.事物 C.内容 D.理论
4.What's the reason for the failure of the third season?
A.Too many similar programs. B.Audience's high expectations.
C.The first two seasons' success. D.Lack of the eagerness for perfection.
5.What is the main idea of this passage?
A.To introduce a popular TV program.
B.To let people know Chinese traditional culture.
C.To show people's love of this TV program.
D.To describe some opinions on the TV program A Bite of China.
(2019原创)He usually ________ his mailbox before sleeping. It has been a habit of him.
A.checks B.finds C.looks D.invents
(2019原创)My computer is out of work. Could you help me ________ it?
A.repeat B.remain C.reduce D.repair
(2019原创)Sophia is a shy girl in our class. She often keeps ________ when others talk about something.
A.crazy B.silent C.loud D.upset
