New Greeting Ways
The novel coronavirus has made a big difference 1. our lives. In many countries, it has also changed the 2. people greet each other. To help stop the spread of coronavirus, people give up their usual greeting styles and invent safe ways. Let's 3. at them.
In France and Italy, people learn to use their 4. to greet people instead of kissing or hugging. In Iran, people try to shake 5. rather than shake hands. An official from the WHO gives us three suggestions: waving hands, Thai "wai" and bumping elbows.
What do you think of these new greetings?
The novel coronavirus (新冠病毒) has changed our lives. In many countries, it has also changed the way people greet each other. To help stop the spread of coronavirus, people give up their usual greeting styles and invent safe ways. Let's take a look.
1. Lean forward (倾身向前), touch faces and make a sound. French people's favorite way of greeting. But when the virus is going around, too many kisses are not good. An expert gives everyone in France a suggestion: simply looking into a person's eyes can be a greeting. It's not as romantic as kissing, but it's safe.
2. Like the French, Italians are also romantic people. When they meet, they always hug or kiss each other. Recently, an Italian grandma made a video to help everyone fight the disease. According to her, if you want to say hello to others, do not hug or kiss. Instead, you can close one of your eyes and give them a wink (眨眼). Isn't it cute?
3. It's a very Australian thing to put your hand out to shake hands. But if you do this, the virus can jump from one person to another. Now a health official (官员) in Australia says a pat (拍打) on the back would be better. But it also has some problems. For example, it's a bit impolite if you do this to your teacher. What do you think?
4. People in Iran often shake hands when they meet. But a recent video shows that an interesting way to greet others is now popular in Iran. In the video, three Iran men wear masks and put their hands in their pockets. They don't shake hands, but try to "shake" feet.
5. An official from the WHO suggested that we use three greetings: waving hands, Thai "wai" (泰式合十礼) and bumping elbows (碰肘礼).
A.The advice from the WHO.
B.No kissing, even if you are French.
C.Is the foot shake the new handshake?
D.Pat on the back.
E.Grandma has a good idea.
Suppose you’re in London and trying to find the bus to take you to Hyde Park. This should be easy. But if you can’t speak the language, it can be a problem. What will you do? 1.
◆ Know the place you want to go.
You can always tell others the name of the place where you want to go. 2. Whatever it is, if you do a little homework to remember its name, you can ask the way much more easily.
◆ 3.
If you’re not sure about your pronunciation when asking the way, you’d better take a map or a picture of the place where you want to go. As the old saying goes, “4..”
◆ Use body language.
5. For example, you can draw the shape of the Eiffel Tower in the air. It gives people an idea of where you are going.
Most important of all, be polite when asking the way. Finally, you’ll find your way.
根据短文内容，将下面方框内的句子还原到文中空白处，使短文内容完整、通顺，每个选项只能用一次。
A.It may be a place of interest, or simply a street.
B.A picture can say a thousand words.
C.Body language can be helpful in making others understand where you want to go.
D.Here is some advice on how to ask the way in a foreign country.
E.Take a map or a picture.
How do you feel about your looks? Is it important to have a beautiful face? Are there other things that can make a person special? The way you look is special. Do you know what I mean by that? We all look a little different. Some of us are tall. Some of us are fat. The point is, all of us have our own look-our own face.
Sometimes, we might feel bad about looking different. We might feel like we look ugly or strange. But our differences are what make us special.
I recently watched a speech by a man named Robert Hoge. He was born with a strange-looking face. His mother always worried that he would face many difficulties in life. But what Hoge did changed his mother's mind little by little. Strangers would stare at him or even make fun of him. But he didn't care at all. He decided to accept his face and feel confident (自信的) in himself. He has made a decision to live an amazing life.
It's hard when you feel like you don't look "normal" or "perfect". But the truth is, no one is perfect. The important thing to remember is that you are special, no matter what you look like.
根据短文内容，判断下列各句正（T）、误（F）。
1.According to the writer, all of us look a little different. _____
2.The writer recently watched a speech by Robert Hoge's mother. _____
3.Hoge's mother used to worry that he would face many difficulties in life. _____
4.When strangers made fun of him, Hoge lost his confidence. _____
5.The writer tries to tell us that we are special no matter what we look like. _____
Kate: Hi, Judy! I'm going swimming. Would you like to go with me?
Judy: 1. look at my finger!
Kate: Oh! 2.
Judy: I broke the plate and cut my finger when I was doing the dishes.
Kate: That's terrible! 3.
Judy: No it's not a big deal. In fact, it's good for us to learn how to do chores.
Kate: 4. doing chores can help us learn how to look after ourselves.
Judy: You're right.
Kate: 5.
Judy: I just try to do what I can, such as cleaning the room and taking out the rubbish.
Kate: That's good enough. Take care!
Judy: Thank you. Let's go swimming another time.
Kate: OK.
A.What do you usually help to do around the house?
B.What's the matter?
C.Sorry, I can't.
D.Is it serious?
E.Where did you go?
F.I think so.
—Excuse me. Could you please tell me_____________?
—OK. Go down the street and you will find it on the left.
A.how I can get to the zoo B.how can I get to the zoo C.when I can get to the zoo
