Handshaking, though a European practice, is now often seen in big cities of China. Nobody knows exactly when the practice started in Europe. It is said that long long ago in Europe when people met, they showed their unarmed (无武器的) hands to each other as a sign of goodwill. As time went on and trade in cities grew rapidly, people in cities began to clap each other's hands to make a deal or to reach an agreement. This practice wax later changed into shaking hands among friends on meeting or leaving each other. "Let's shake (hands) on it' sometimes means agreement reached.
Do the Europeans shake hands wherever they go and with whomever they meet? No. Some-times the Chinese abroad reach out their hands too often to be polite, it is really very impolite to give your hand when the other party, especially when it is a woman, shows little interest in shaking hands with you and when the meeting does not mean anything to him or her. Even if', for politeness, lie holds out his unwilling hand in answer to your uninvited hand, just touch it slightly. There is generally a misunderstanding (误解) among the Chinese that westerners are usually open and straightforward, while the Chinese are rather reserved (保守的) in manner. But in fact some people in western countries are more reserved than some Chinese today. So it is a good idea to shake hands with a westerner only when he shows interest in further relations with you.
1.In the old days in Europe, people put out their unarmed hands to each other .
A. to make a deal B. to greet each other
C. to show friendliness D. to reach an agreement
2.The first paragraph mainly tells us .
A. where handshaking was first practised
B. how handshaking came about
C. about the relationship between handshaking and trade
D. about the practice of handshaking both in Europe and in China
3.According to the text, which of the following statements is true?
A. Westerners are more reserved than the Chinese.
B. Westerners are unwilling to shake hands.
C. We should make a judgment before shaking hands.
D. We shouldn't shake hands with European women.
4.The main purpose of the text is
A. to tell us some differences between the East and the West
B. to offer us some important facts about handshaking
C. to introduce us to some different customs in the West
D. to give us some advice before we travel abroad
The meal you eat after exercising matters! No matter what time of day you exercise, the key is to follow the exercise up with meals that supply enough nutrition. For the best results, eat within thirty to sixty minutes after exercising, when the muscles are at the best time to take in nutrients.
Here are some ideas for meals after exercising.
Home-made sports-recovery drink
Mix banana, milk, and yogurt to make a fresh and satisfying sports-recovery drink. Dairy products like milk and yogurt work double duty, providing both protein and carbohydrates (碳水化合物). A cup of coffee, on the other hand, is a poor choice.
Protein-packed sandwich
You can't go wrong with a sandwich after exercising－it's got everything in a hand-held package. Sandwiches provide the salt you need to replace what you have lost by sweating, while the tomatoes in them supply plenty of Vitamin C. Try using whole-wheat bread to give yourself more fiber. The cheese and fresh vegetables in sandwiches are also great for helping tired muscles recover.
Power breakfast
An egg sandwich is a perfect post-exercise breakfast. There's protein in both the yolk (蛋黄) and the white of the egg. This recipe increases your protein intake while keeping calories and fat under control. Eggs also contain zinc (锌), which helps protect against disease.
Plant-based protein
Beans are an amazing source of plant-based protein and carbohydrates. Make a large bowl of bean salad in the beginning of a week, and you'll have a great post-exercise meal that's ready whenever you need it
1.Why does the author advise eating a protein-packed sandwich after exercising?
A. It helps increase the protein in your body.
B. It has plenty of fat and calories
C. The things in it help you recover.
D. It is an amazing source of carbohydrates.
2.What should you do when your muscles feel tired?
A. Eat cheese and fresh vegetables.
B. Drink as much milk and yogurt as possible.
C. Eat whole-wheat bread instead of a sandwich.
D. Eat and drink as soon as possible.
3.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. It's the best time for muscles to take in nutrients within 30 to 60 minutes after exercising.
B. It's best for you to have an egg sandwich after exercising.
C. A cup of coffee will help you recover after exercising.
D. Bean salad is another great meal for post-exercising.
4.What is the passage mainly about?
A. The healthy eating habits of athletes. B. The best time for exercising.
C. How to warm up before exercising. D. What to eat after exercising.
A thief who dropped a winning lottery ticket at the scene of his crime has been given a lesson in honesty. His victim, who picked up the ticket, then claimed the ￡25000 prize, managed to trace him, and handed over the cash. The robbery happened when maths professor Vinicio Sabhatucci, 58, was changing a tyre on an Italian motorway. Another motorist, who stopped "to help", stole a suitcase from his car and drove off. The professor found the dropped ticket and put it in his pocket before driving home to Ascoli in eastern Italy.
Next day, he saw the lottery results on TV and, taking out the ticket, realized it was a winner. He claimed the 60 million lire prize. Then he began a battle with his conscience. Finally, he decided he could not keep the money despite having been robbed. He advertised in newspapers and on radio, saying, "I'm trying to find the man who robbed me. I have 60 million lire for him--a lottery win. Please meet me. Anonymity guaranteed."
Professor Sabbatucci received hundreds of calls from people hoping to trick him into handing them the cash. But there was one voice he recognized--and he arranged to meet the man in a park. The robber, a 35-year-old unemployed father of two, gave back the suitcase and burst into tears. He could not behave what was happening. "Why didn't you keep the money?" he asked. The professor replied, "I couldn't, because it's not mine." Then he walked off, spurning the thief's offer of a reward.
1.The sentence "Then he began a battle with his conscience." in Paragraph 2 implies all of the following EXCEPT that
A. he knew what he should do as soon as he saw the lottery results
B. he hesitated about keeping the money for some time
C. he thought for a moment of avenging himself on the robber
D. he came to realize that honesty is more important than money
2.Hundreds of people phoned professor Sabhatucci because they .
A. wanted to make fun of him B. hoped to get the money
C. knew who the robber was D. lost the lottery ticket
3.The underlined word "spurning” in the last sentence can be replaced by .
A. accepting B. claiming C. rejecting D. canceling
4.If the story appears in a newspaper, the best title might be .
A. A Thief's lucky Day B. A popular Maths Professor
C. A Magic lottery D. A Reward of Honesty
John Denver has got international fame as a pop star, songwriter, actor and environmental activist ( 环境保护者). Songs like Take Me Home, Country Road, Rocky
Mountain High and Annie's Song have become very popular. But less than thirty years ago, John Denver was a young man with little more than a fine voice, a guitar, and a dream. Growing up in conservative (保守的) family, he was not believed to drop out of college and head to Los Angeles, where the music scene was flowering. Nor was he believed to succeed.
In Take Me Home, John Denver talked about the story that shaped his life, with the story of the rich inner journey of a shy Midwestern boy. With honesty and cleverness, he wrote about his childhood, the feeling of moving to Los Angeles as the 60s came, his first lucky breaks, his first songwriting success with leaving on a Jet Plane and finally got a world fame.
He also wrote about his relationship with his first and second wife, as well as his parents, his children, his partners through his life and his friends.
Honest and rich in the book that only a natural-born storyteller could write so well, Take Me Home is very good from the beginning to the end. It's like spending a few days with a good friend.
1.This passage is probably about .
A. a book written by John Denver B. the life and cause of John Denver
C. how to write pop songs D. what Los Angeles was like
2.Take Me Home is a name of .
A. a famous book B. a folk song in Los Angeles
C. a wonderful movie D. a pop song by John Denver
3.From this passage, we can conclude that .
A. John Denver's family didn't want him to leave college
B. he often had trips when he was a shy boy
C. he moved to Los Angeles with his parents
D. his family believed he would succeed
4.John Denver wrote his songs about many things except .
A. his first success in songwriting
B. his family members including his parents, his wives and his children
C. the problems of environment
D. his life in los Angeles
A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. He had wanted a beautiful 1in a dealer's showroom, and knowing his father could well 2it. He told his father that was all he wanted.
As Graduation Day came near, the young man expected 3that his father had bought the gift. 4, on the morning of' his graduation, his father called him into his own 5. His father told him how proud he was to have such a fine son, and told him how much he loved him. He 6his son a beautifully wrapped gift box.
Curious, and somewhat 7, the young man opened the box and found a lovely leather-bound Bible (圣经) , with the young man's name written in gold. Angry, he 8his voice to his father, and said, "With all your money you give me a Bible?" and 9out of the house.
Many years passed and the young man was very 10in business. He had a beautiful home and wonderful family, but 11his father was very old, and thought perhaps he should go to see him. 12he could make arrangements, he received a telegram 13him his father had passed away and willed all of his 14to his son. When he arrived at his father's, sudden sadness and regret 15his heart, he began to 16his father's important papers and saw the still gift-wrapped Bible, just as he had 17it years ago. With tears, he opened the Bible and began to turn the pages. His father had carefully 18a verse (诗) , Matthew 7 - 11 , "And if you, being evil, know how to give good gifts lo your children, how much more shall your Heavenly Father which is in Heaven, give to those who ask him?"
As he read those words, a car key 19from the back of the Bible. It had a tag (标签) with the dealer's name, the same dealer who had the sports car he had desired. On the tag was the 20of his graduation, and the words: PAlD IN FULL
1.A. computer B. bike C. car D. recorder
2.A. pay B. buy C. support D. afford
3.A. signs B. facts C. marks D. results
4.A. However B. Finally C. Quietly D. Actually
5.A. house B. room C. study D. office
6.A. gave B. handed C. showed D. presented
7.A. excited B. nervous C. interested D. disappointed
8.A. raised B. changed C. improved D. increased
9.A. ran B. went C. walked D. stormed
10.A. busy B. successful C. comfortable D. happy
11.A. remembered B. realized C. knew D. considered
12.A. When B. As C. After D. Before
13.A. informing B. announcing C. telling D. discovering
14.A. treasures B. possessions C. wealths D. eagerness
15.A. filled B. caught C. attacked D. beat
16.A. pick up B. remind of C. search through D. refer to
17.A. seen B. got C. left D. thrown
18.A. made B. written C. underlined D. designed
19.A. dropped B. appeared C. rolled D. showed
20.A. year B. date C. moment D. day
Over the past decades, sea ice in the Arctic as a result of global warming.
A. had decreased B. decreased C. has been decreasing D. is decreasing
