Even a child knows that nodding the head means “Yes”. But some people will probably be puzzled when they first come to India. When they talk to an Indian, he often shakes his head. They might think that the Indian does not like what he said, but on the contrary he is expressing agreement.
The Indians have a habit of shaking their heads slightly when they talk to somebody. It doesn’t mean “No”, but “Yes”.
If a person doesn’t know this, it might cause misunderstanding.
At one time a foreigner in Indian told his driver who was an Indian to take him to his office. The driver shook his head. The foreigner repeated his request and the driver shook his head again. At last, the foreigner shouted angrily, “Drive me to my office at once!” The driver said in a low voice, “Yes, sir,” smiling and shaking his head again at the same time.
1.Generally speaking, nodding the head means _______, and shaking the head means _______.
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A．Yes; No |
B．No; Yes |
C．Yes; Yes |
D．No; No |
2.Why did the Indian driver shake his head when the foreigner asked him to drive him to his office? Because _________.
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A．the Indian driver had something important to do |
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B．the foreigner promised to give him only a little money |
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C．the driver felt uncomfortable at that time |
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D．in India shaking the head means agreement |
3.Why did the foreigner become angry? Because _______.
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A．the Indian driver didn’t want to send him to his office |
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B．he misunderstood the meaning of shaking the head in India |
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C．he asked the driver to send him to his office, but the Indian driver didn’t say any words |
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D．the Indian driver asked him for a lot of money |
4.The underlined phrase “on the contrary” means ________.
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A．just the opposite |
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B．clear difference between two things |
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C．doing what you want to do |
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D．on the other hand |
根据下列各句句意和空白之后的汉语提示词，在横线上写出对应单词的正确、完整形式，每空只写一词。
1.The snow storm was the worst natural (灾难) to hit the city.
2.Mary is a stubborn girl that no one can (劝服，劝说) her to do anything.
3.She never forgets the important papers so she is very (可信赖的，可靠的).
4.The shopping center was in (废墟，毁灭) after the big fire.
5.The (东方的) sky was just turning pink.
6.Unluckily, they were (使陷入困境) in the river.
7.David watched the bus until it disappeared (逐渐地).
8.He wants to be a (记者) when he leaves university.
9.Many countries are (遭受，经历) from air pollution now.
10.Some animals choose to live in (洞穴) to protect themselves.
根据短文内容，从以下A～F选项中选出能概括每一段主题的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑,其中E涂A和B，F涂A和C,选项中有一项为多余项。
A. To be seen and noticed by the leaders
B. Learn and use new skills
C. Do what you should do
D. Get useful information and advice
E. Look for someone to guide you
F. Keep it in mind: work hard
56. ___________
Keep in mind that those who play a lot and hard can loose but those who play smart will always win the day. These tips when employed well will be your tickets to the top. The first thing you need to do is look at your performance. Are you doing what you are supposed to be doing? When you know what is expected, you will acquire a momentum that will lead you to the right direction. Otherwise, there is no need to do yourself and others when you are not delivering the right results.
57. ___________
The other tip that will make you stand out from the rest is hard work. You need to do extra and ask for more. The workload might be overwhelming but promotion only comes to those who are excellent or do things that are out of the ordinary or beyond expectation. You must employ extreme dedication to make sure that even as you ask for more, you do not compromise on the quality of work you deliver.
58. ___________
Another tip for promotion(晋升) is that the workplace is to have a presence. You must be seen at work not just by your colleagues(同事) but by leaders in your line of work. Take advantage of every chance to interact and know that people on top keep a keen eye looking out for those who stand out.
59. ___________
Do not be shy to accept new skills and look for more. Promotions only come to those who know that this is a dynamic world that smiles on those who are willing to use new skills. Devote yourself to doing things that are considered extra and do not be afraid of this. This will go a long way in making you the person for consideration when it comes to promotions in the workplace.
60.___________
Another tip is to get information first hand from those who are on top. Talk to those who have been promoted in your organizations and seek advice. Remember, you do not have to learn through what they say but can learn through their character and how they do their stuff. Action will speak louder than words. However, you need to be aware that you are doing this to make yourself important and not to become another person. Often times, many workers seeking promotion will pretend to be something they are not.
SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
Captain Goodfellow
Do your children enjoy interesting stories, funny games, and exciting dances? Captain Goodfellow will be ready to teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Theatre on Saturday morning at 10:00, free.
Walking Tour of the Town
Forget your worries on Saturday morning. Take a beautiful walk and learn about local history. Meet at the front entrance of City Hall at 9:30. Wear comfortable shoes!
Films at the Museum
Two European films will be shown on Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theatre. See Broken Window at 1:30. The workers will be at 3:45. For further information, call 4987898
International Picnic
Are you tired of eating the same food every day? Come to Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food from all over the world. Delicious and not expensive. Noon to 5:00 pm.
Take me out to the Ballgame
It’s October, and tonight is your last chance to see the Redbirds this year. Get your tickets at the gate. It might be cold outside. Don’t forget sweaters and jackets.
Do You Want to Hear “The Zoo”
“The Zoo”, a popular rock group from Australia, will give their first US concert tomorrow night at 8:00 at Rose Hall, City College
1.You can probably eat Chinese, Italian, and Arab food____.
A. at the front entrance of City Hall
B. at the Ballgame
C. at 5:00 pm
D. at Central Park on Saturday
2. You can see movies at _____.
A. the City College B. the Museum Theatre
C. the City Theatre D. the Central Park
3. If you are going on the Walking Tour, don’t forget_____.
A. your worries B. your beautiful walk
C. your learning about local history D. your comfortable shoes
4.The Redbirds ballgame_____.
A. is in the afternoon B. is outside
C. is at the gate D. might be cold
5.“The Zoo” is _____.
A. a park with lots of animals
B. US concert
C. a music group
D. going to give the concert at 8:00 am
"If you want to see a thing well, reach out and touch it!"
That may seem a strange thing to say. But touching things can help you to see them better.
Your eyes can tell you that a glass ball is round. But by holding it in your hands, you can feel how smooth and cool the ball is. You can feel how heavy the glass is. When you feel all these about the ball, you really see it. With your skin, you can feel better. For example, your fingers can tell the difference between two coins in your pocket. You can feel a little drop of water on the back of your hand, too. You can even feel sounds against your skin. Have you ever wanted to know why some people like very loud music? They must like to feel the sounds of music.
All children soon learn what "Don't touch!" means. They hear it often. Yet most of us keep on touching things as we grow up. In shops, we touch things we might buy: food, clothes. To see something well, we have to touch it. The bottoms of our feet can feel things, too. You know this when you walk on warm sand, cool grass or a hard floor. All feel different under your feet.
There are ways of learning to see well by feeling. One way is to close your eyes and try to feel everything that is touching your skin. Feel the shoes on your feet, the clothes on your body, the air on your skin. At first, it is not easy to feel these things. You are too used to them!
Most museums are just for looking. But today some museums have some things to touch. Their signs say, "Do touch!" There you can feel everything on show.
If you want to see better, reach out and touch. Then you will really see!
1.By touching things ______.
A. you will have a strange feeling
B. you will learn how to reach out your hand
C. you can learn more about them
D. you can tell what colors they really are
2.Which of the following can be the best title of the story?
A. Touching by Feeling B. To See or to Feel
C. To See Better-Feel D. Ways of Feeling
3.Which of the following parts can tell you the difference between two coins in your pocket?
A. Your fingers. B. Your eyes. C. Your foot. D. Your back.
4.What can't your skin feel?
A. Sounds. B. Darkness. C. Water. D. Coins.
5.Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Touching is helping us to see better.
B. Our skins may help us enjoy music.
C. Feeling is a good way to learn.
D. Visitors can't feel the things on show in any museums.
David Brown and Anne are two patients in the Adult Day Care Program at Mercy Hospitals. David Brown is seventy-two years old. He’s friendly and likes to talk. He lives with his wife in the city. But David is becoming forgetful. His wife says, “He’ll heat up some soup, then forget to turn off the gas.” She is sixty-one and still works. She is worried about leaving her husband alone.
Anne is eighty and lives with her 60-year-old daughter. Her daughter says that she needs a rest. “Mom follows me everywhere. She follows me when I read newspapers. I need a rest and she does, too.”
And so, several times a week, David and Anne’s families take them to the Adult Day Care Center. Many hospitals have this program. Patients come to the Center for a full or half day, from one to five days a week. All the patients live with their families and most are old people.
Mrs. Carol Johnson is the director of the Center. She says, “We are offering both the patients and their families a service of great value. Patients have the chance to get out of their houses. Husbands, wives or grown children can work or have a rest. Most important of all, families are able to stay together.”
1.Why did David Brown become a patient of the Adult Day Care Center?
A. Because he is seventy-two years old.
B. Because he is lonely at home.
C. Because he is becoming forgetful.
D. Because he is seriously ill.
2. What happens to Anne’s family?
A. Her daughter is too old to look after her.
B. Anne cleans all the rooms everyday.
C. Her daughter doesn’t want Anne to live with her.
D. Her daughter is very tired because Anne always follows her.
3.Adult Day Care Center is run by ____.
A. hospitals B. schools C. churches D. government
4. Which statement is NOT true about the patients of the Center?
A. Most patients are old people.
B. All the patients live with their families.
C. The patients learn many things in the Center.
D. The patients come to the Center six days a week.
5.Which of the following statements is NOT the reason why the Center is offering a valuable service?
A. Families are able to stay together.
B. Husbands, wives or grown children can work or have a rest.
C. Patients have the chance to go out of their houses.
D. The patients there are given the best medicine and the best operation.
