China is the biggest market in the world, and many countries such as Germany, the USA, the UK and Russia do a lot of business in China. Let’s have a look at some important tips to help you be successful when dealing with these nationalities,
First, you must be punctual(准时的) with Germans. Even 5 minutes late makes a bad impression. Being punctual is also very important in the USA. In the UK, it’s important to be punctual for business meetings, but nobody expects you to be on time for a social event. Half past seven really means a quarter to eight, or even eight o’clock! With Russians, you should always be on time, though it is not unusual for them to be one or even two hours late!
It is best to dress formally and wear dark colours when you meet people from all the four countries. In Russia, designer clothes are very common.. Don’t be surprised if you go to an office in the UK on a Friday and find everyone wearing jeans. Many companies have "dress down Friday", when people wear casual (随便的) clothes.
In Germany, first names are only used by family members and close friends, so be prepared to use titles and last names. In the USA you will usually be invited to use first names almost immediately. The British are quite informal and using first names in business is more and more common, especially among younger people. In Russia, however, nobody uses first names, so use titles and last names.
In conversation, the British and the Americans value humour, and both like to talk about sport. The weather is also a good topic of conversation with the British and the Americans, but avoid talking about politics. In Russia, say positive (积极的)things about their country, but avoid making complaints（抱怨）. The Germans, however, prefer to get straight down to business!
So, use these tips, and you will be on your way to a successful international business career!
1.Which color should you NOT wear when meeting a person from the USA?
A. Dark blue. B. Gray. C. Black. D. White.
2. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ________.
A. you can say something funny when you talk to an American
B. you can use his first name when you talk to an Englishman
C. you must be on time when you meet people from each of the four countries
D. people wear whatever they like on Friday in some companies in the UK
3.When you talk to a Russian, you can ________.
A. complain about something
B. say something negative about his country
C. say something good about his country
D. point out some disadvantages in politics
4. The tips in this passage are probably given to people from ______.
A. China B. the USA C. Germany D. the UK
If you don’t use a dictionary. What should you do instead? The first thing you can do is trying to guess what the word means. Often the surrounding context gives a very clear idea of the meaning of the word. Even if you can’t work out the meaning exactly, you may be able to get a vague idea, enough to enable you to continue reading.
Sometimes It is impossible to guess the meaning of a word from the context and then you will have to decide whether the word is important enough to make it worthwhile stopping and looking it up in a dictionary or whether you can just pass it by.
Many times in your reading, you will come across words which you don’t know, but which do not prevent you from understanding all the main points of the text. You can made your dictionary use much more efficient if you only look up the words which are necessary to understand the text. and this means that you must develop the skill to decide whether the words are worth looking up.
1.The passage mainly tells us in our reading what we would do .
A．without knowledge of English
B．when we look up words in a dictionary
C．when we are guessing new words
D．without using a dictionary
2.What does the underlined word“vague”mean?
A．Mysterious. B．Not clear. C．Exact. D．Important.
3.In our reading some words we don’t know .
A．help us to understand the text well
B．don’t prevent us from understanding the main points of the text
C．will be remembered forever
D．are borrowed from other languages
4.In this passage the writer
A．advised us to use the dictionary as much as possible
B．told us not to be discouraged by the sight of a dictionary
C．gave us some advice on how to deal with these unknown words
D．introduced some ways to take notes in the course of reading
What do you know about the sea? We know that it looks very pretty when the sun is shining on it. We also know that it can be very rough when there is a strong wind. What other things do we know about it?
The first thing to remember is that the sea is very big. When you look at the map of the world you will find there is more water than land. The sea covers three quarters of the world.
The sea is also very deep in some places. It is not deep everywhere. Some parts of the sea are very shallow. But in some places the depth of the sea is very great. There is one spot, near Japan, where the sea is nearly 11 kilometers deep! The highest mountain in the world is about 9 kilometers high. If that mountain were put into the sea at that place, there would he 2 kilometers of water above it ! What a deep place !
If you have swum in the sea, you know that it is salty. You can taste the salt. Rivers, which flow into the sea, carry salt from the land into the sea. Some parts of the sea are saltier than other parts. There is one sea, called the Dead Sea, which is very salty. It is so salty that swimmers cannot sink! Fish cannot live in the Dead Sea!
In most parts of the sea, there are plenty of fishes and plants. Some live near the top of the sea. Others live deep down. There are also millions of tiny living things that float in the sea. These floating things are so small that it is hard to see them. Many fish live by eating these.
The sea can be very cold. Divers who go deep down in the sea know this. On the top the water may be warm. When the diver goes downwards, the sea becomes colder and colder. Another thing happens. When the diver goes deeper, the water above presses down on him. It squeezes him. Then the diver has to wear clothes made of metal. But he cannot go very deep. Some people who wanted to go very deep used a very strong diving ship! They went down to the deepest part of the sea in it. They went down to a depth of eleven kilometers !
1.When does the sea look beautiful?
A. When it is calm. B. When the weather is fine.
C. When there is a strong wind. D. When there is a storm.
2. How much of the earth’s surface does land cover?
A. 15%. B. 25%. C. 30%. D. 45%.
3.Why does the writer cite（引用） the sea somewhere near Japan?
A. To show that the sea in some places is very deep.
B. To show that the sea in some places is very shallow.
C. To show that its depth is 9 kilometers greater than the height of the highest mountain.
D. To show that its depth is 11 kilometers greater than the height
of the highest mountain.
4.Which of the following statements about the Dead Sea is NOT true?
A. Swimmers cannot sink. B. It is a safe place for swimmers.
C. It is extremely salty. D. Fish can be found in it.
In China, tea is a traditional drink, which is not only good for your health but can also enrich your mind. The following are some information of teahouses.
Guozijian Yicheng Teahouse
Run by two beautiful girls who play the seven-stringed guqin, this place is elegant and classic. Guests here not only enjoy fragrant(芬芳的)tea but also the beautiful music of guqin.
Address : No. 8, Guozijian Avenue，Dongcheng District
Minghui Teahouse
Located in an old temple, this teahouse will provide you a place of serenity. The teahouses here are divided into six private（私人的） rooms so guests can be fully relaxed in the comfortable environment. The workers are all dressed in traditional clothes of the Qing Dynasty. When enjoying a cup of tea, you may feel your troubles have disappeared.
Address : Inside Dajue Temple, Haidian District
Peng Chacha
Besides fragrant tea, this place is also famous for its entertainment facilities(娱乐设施) as it offers playing cards, chess and many other games. Guests here can enjoy tea while chatting and playing games. On the first floor, there are many kinds of nuts and snacks to try. And the second floor has many small rooms, which offer more privacy for conversation.
Address : No. 549, Jianhe Road, Changning District
Taihe Teahouse
Showcasing（展览） a lot of special furniture from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, this place attracts many people who appreciate traditional Chinese culture. As for the tea, its selection and quality may be beyond your imagination. Even the water for making tea is transported from the famous Hutiao Spring in Hangzhou.
Address: No. 569,Pudong Avenue, Pudong New District
1.If you want to enjoy the music Of guqin while drinking tea, you must go to __.
A. Taihe Teahouse B. Guozijian Yicheng Teahouse
C. Peng Chacha D. Minghui Teahouse
2. The underlined word" serenity" probably means ＿＿.
A. calm and peace B. anxiety and tiredness
C. noise and sorrow D. joy and happiness
3. Which of the following is the one that the guests can NOT do in Peng Chacha?
A. Enjoying tea. B. Playing games. C. Watching plays. D. Chatting.
4.We know from the text that ＿＿.
A. drinking tea is not good for your health but can enrich your mind
B. the workers in Peng Chacha are all dressed in traditional clothes of the Qing Dynasty
C. there are many kinds of nuts and snacks to try on the second floor in Peng Chacha
D. the water for making tea in Taihe Teahouse is transported from the famous Hutiao Spring in Hangzhou
Are the lives of city kids the same as those in villages? In lots of ways, they are very different. But what are those differences?
Hu Peng from Wuhan and four of his friends decided to find out. Earlier this month, they went to live for a week in Caidian, a village near Wuhan. Hu and his Junior l classmates went door to door in Caidian and asked kids lots of questions. They want to learn more about village kids' everyday lives, so they asked questions like this: Do your parents teach you how to do the housework? How much money do you usually spend on dinner? What would you do if a thief came into your house? They also asked 150 city kids the same questions.
On April 12, the team gave a report to their class. They told about many differences between children's lives in cities and those of children in villages. The biggest difference is about independence. Hu's team found that 60 percent of city kids can't do much housework, but 90 percent of village kids can care for themselves.
City kids told Hu they care about schoolwork a lot, and they have no time for washing clothes or making their beds. Village kids said they help their parents a lot : cooking, cleaning the houses and feeding pigs. Hu's team also found that village kids have less pocket money. Many have never used computers. They like playing in rivers or on mountains. Some don't even like to make new friends.
Hu and his friends said their trip gave them more self- confidence (自信) because they have done something by themselves. But it also worried them a bit because they found they still have a lot to learn. "When we grow up, our parents can't take care of us," Hu said. "We have to learn to take care of ourselves. " Shen Guanquan, one of Hu's friends said, "When people learn to care for themselves, they learn to do lots of difficult things. "
1.How many city kids went to learn about village kids' everyday lives?
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. D. Six.
2.Their report showed that most city kids ＿＿.
A. help their parents a lot B. have less pocket money
C. can take care of themselves D. still have a lot to learn
3.The underlined word "it" in the last paragraph means ＿＿.
A. their trip B. their report C. a village kid D. a city kid
4. Hu Peng and his friends finished their report by ＿＿.
A. visiting schools in the village
B. questioning village and city kids from door to door
C. watching village and city kids' everyday lives
D. questioning village and city kids' parents
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21—40各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上涂黑。
My husband had just bought a new washing machine for me. I decided to use it the 21 day, and I washed a lot of things. Everything worked 22 , but I couldn't find 23 of my husband's socks though I had looked 24 for it.
The next morning, I got ready for 25 as usual. When the bell rang, the students came in. I greeted them and told them 26 we were going to do 27 .
When I turned 28 to write on the blackboard, the class burst out 29 . They laughed and laughed. They laughed so much, in fact, that I was 30 the headmaster would be in to see all this.
I asked the class to 31 , but the 32 I talked, the more they laughed. So I thought I had better pay 33 attention to them and continue to write on the blackboard. When I did this, they laughed even more.
Before long, the teacher who had the room next to 34 came to see 35 all the laughter was about. When he came in, he started 36 , too.
"Good Heavens ! "I said. "Will 37 please tell me what is so 38 ?"
"Oh, God," said the teacher, " you have a brown 39 stuck to the back of your shirt. "
So that's 40 I found my husband's missing sock.
"Oh, well," I said to the class, "let's just say you have had an unforgettable lesson on static electricity(静电)."
1. A. very B. last C. next D. following
2.A. hard B. well C. fast D. slowly
3. A. all B. both C. either D. one
4.A. nowhere B. somewhere C. anywhere D. everywhere
5. A. breakfast B. clothes C. school D. books
6.A. which B. what C. how D. why
7.A. today B. this day C. that day D. now
8. A. around B. back C. off D. over
9. A. smiling B. laughing C. crying D. quarrelling
10. A. afraid B. doubtful C. sure D. glad
11. A. look B. write C. stop D. go on
12.A. better B. quicker C. less D. more
13. A. further B. more C. hardly D. no
14. A. me B. mine C. us D. his
15. A. what B. why C. which D. that
16. A. writing B. asking C. talking D. laughing
17. A. everyone B. anyone C. someone D. he
18. A. funny B. wrong C. pleasant D. unforgettable
19.A. handkerchief B. sock C. paper D. hair
20.A. why B. when C. how D. what
