In Chinese customs， red is the main color for weddings． It is used in different ways as it signifies love， joy and happiness． The bride's wedding gown（女礼服）is often red， the wedding invitations， gift boxes and envelopes are red and the bride and the groom's homes are decorated in red on the wedding day．
Before the wedding， the married couples from the groom's family visit the bride's place with gifts in red baskets and boxes． One of those baskets has milk honey． Three days before the wedding， the women from the bride's family bring return﹣gifts to the groom's family．
On the wedding day， the groom arrives at the bride's place on his way to the chapel（佛堂）． The groom has to give gifts in cash wrapped in red paper to the bride's friends for letting her go． The bride and the groom then leave for the chapel together．
The wedding ceremony is attended only by the couple's immediate relatives． Just after the wedding ceremony， the bride serves tea to her parents in﹣laws as a tradition． The couples will then go to get wedding pictures． Then a reception（宴会）will follow．
In the reception， a welcome speech is followed by a cake cutting ceremony． A Chinese wedding cake has many layers（层）， and each one represents a step to success for the newly married couples． So couples cut the cake from the bottom
Travour．com describes and provides information on the wedding traditions of the Chinese and around the world． Below are some wedding traditions performed in Italy．
1.This passage mainly talks about ．
A. some Chinese wedding traditions
B. colors in Chinese customs
C. wedding ceremonies in China
D. preparations for a Chinese wedding
2.What does the underlined word "signifies" in the first paragraph mean？
A. brings
B. connects
C. means
D. holds
3.What do we learn about the traditional Chinese wedding from the passage？
A. Both the groom and the bride must wear red clothes
B. The bride can not see the groom before the wedding
C. The bride serves tea to her birth parents after the wedding ceremony
D. The newly married couples usually cut the wedding cake from the bottom
4.What will the passage talk about next？
A. Where the couples spend their honeymoon
B. Some information on other Chinese traditions
C. How a traditional wedding is performed in Italy
D. How people get married in Italy today
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
I am a mother of three and have recently completed my college degree.
The last class I had to take was Sociology(社会学). The teacher was absolutely inspiring with the qualities that I wish every human had been graced with. Her last project of the term was called “Smile.” The class was asked to go out and smile at three people and document their reactions.
I am a very friendly person and always smile at everyone and say hello anyway, so, I thought this would be a piece of cake. Soon after we were given the project, my husband, youngest son, and I went out to McDonald’s one cold March morning. It was just our way of sharing special playtime with our son. We were standing in line, waiting to be served, when all of a sudden everyone around us began to back away, and then even my husband did.
I did not move a bit… a strong feeling of fear welled up inside of me as I turned to see why they had moved. As I turned around I smelled a terrible “dirty body” smell, and there standing behind me were two poor homeless men. As I looked down at the short gentleman, close to me, he was “smiling”. His beautiful sky blue eyes were full of hope as he searched for acceptance.
He said, “Good day” as he counted the few coins he had been holding. The second man was obviously mentally disabled. I held my tears as I stood there with them.
The young lady at the counter asked him what they wanted. He said, “Coffee is all, Miss,” because that was all they could afford (If they wanted to sit in the restaurant and warm up, they had to buy something. He just wanted to be warm.)
Then I really felt it the desire was so great I almost reached out and hugged the little man with the blue eyes.
注意：
（1） 所续写短文的词数应为 l50 左右；
（2） 至少使用 5 个短文中标有下划线的关键词语：
（3） 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
（4） 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1:That is when I noticed all eyes in the restaurant were set on me, judging my every action.
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Paragraph 2: I turned in “my project” and the instructor read it.
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假设你是李华， 今天下午在回家的公交车上， 你不慎将从留学生 Steve 那里借来的一本英语小说弄丢了。 请你给你写一封电子邮件表示歉意并提出弥补措施。
注意：
1. 词数 80 左右；
2. 首尾句已经给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Steve,
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Yours,
Li Hua
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
When it comes to Chinese students considering studying in foreign countries, many of them usually believe that life will be easy and enjoyable.1. (fortunate), it’s likely that students with those beliefs will be disappointed soon after landing at the airport. So what are the problems you may have, and how can you deal with them? Teaching and learning styles in America are very different from 2. in China, 3. requires more critical thinking and cooperation. Discussions, or sometimes 4. (argue), are very common in a normal American classroom. Don’t be5. observer. Try to participate 6. them actively. Apart from coursework, another important issue faced by overseas students is homesickness or loneliness. You may miss your parents’ cooking, your pets, or even your bed. Being away from home can create bitter feelings, especially when 7. (face) with the challenges of getting used to an unfamiliar environment. What I suggest is to try hard to deal with these feelings. Be open to new friendships, 8. they can’t replace the family and friends you miss from home. Sign up for campus activities, and give yourself permission to enjoy life on campus, even if you miss home a lot. Be organized and keep a diary to check your progress.
It is never simple 9. (study) abroad. In fact, there will be many difficulties daily.
But hopefully, students who are studying abroad, or who are planning to, 10. (get) over their difficulties and make their time overseas a success.
Within five minutes of meeting Olivia Ports, I knew she was a special teenager.
I knew before she_____ her guitar and performed a song. I knew before I found out how a(n)___ she was born with changed her childhood. And I knew before her mother told me Olivia performed recently in front of 1,200 people.
In addition to her________musical talents, Olivia is just so friendly, funny and _______to those who made her first show such a success. “She doesn’t want the story to be about her,” said Olivia’s mother. But like all children______ chronic （慢性的） diseases, the “journey she has been on has made her stronger.” Olivia admits she’s not like many kids of her age. ___herself as a “little bit crazy”, she acts older than she is. She was born with a compromised immune system （缺乏抵抗力的免疫系统）. When she realized she would have to____her beloved gymnastics, she took up her mom’s old high school guitar and ________herself to play. “I had to have something to do with so much_______time,” she said. It was during a hospital visit that she met Classical Blast, a popular band that invited Olivia to____them as a guest performer on their Christmas____. Their encouragement gave her the courage to begin playing at public____in the area, and she was soon a regular on stage. It was yet another treatment that____her most recent performance. Recovering in her room for 15 days last Christmas, Olivia saw first-hand “how sad it can be” for children to be in hospital during the ___. That’s why this year, Olivia decided to do a benefit（义演）, asking guests to bring a toy that could be taken to young _______.
Speaking of her future, the high school senior plans to _______a year off after graduation. She wants to______for college with the goal of opening a music school for those with health ___. When you_______your life with things you love,” she said, “it makes every day more____.”
1.A. put away B. took over C. picked up D. set down
2.A. condition B. position C. environment D. reality
3.A. amusing B. entertaining C. delightful D. impressive
4.A. graceful B. grateful C. addicted D. appreciated
5.A. fighting B. beating C. defeating D. winning
6.A. Referring B. Thinking C. Describing D. Observing
7.A. ban B. avoid C. replace D. abandon
8.A. helped B. served C. influenced D. taught
9.A. off B. down C. out D. up
10.A. recognize B. interview C. join D. affect
11.A. trip B. tour C. travel D. journey
12.A. albums B. events C. cafes D. thrillers
13.A. led to B. lay in C. split up D. put into
14.A. seasons B. winters C. holidays D. years
15.A. singers B. audience C. performers D. patients
16.A. set B. take C. put D. turn
17.A. ask B. pay C. wait D. head
18.A. insurances B. challenges C. products D. symptoms
19.A. fill B. push C. set D. mix
20.A. challenging B. complex C. meaningful D. powerful
How to Build the Skill of Understanding People
It’s not always easy to predict or understand how someone else feels. Some people are better at it than others, but just about everyone can improve with practice.1..
It starts with watching.
Try these ways to develop your observation skills.
2. Next time you’re at the cafe, or on the bus, try this: Look around and try to identify how people might be feeling based on their body language, facial expressions, and what they’re doing. The girl with the textbooks on her knee might have an exam coming up.Does she seem confident or stressed?
Read books or watch movies that have realistic descriptions of human emotions. 3. Try to understand why the characters feel the way they do. Based on those emotions, predict what a character will do next. Or see if you can explain why a charater did what he or she did.
It improves with listening.
Most of us rate ourselves as good listeners after all, listening seems like such a simple, basic thing to do. But often we’re so busy thinking of what we want to say that we don’t listen as much as we’d like.
Practice listening well in everyday conversations.4. Train yourself to think of listening as more important than talking.
Tune in to feelings as well as story. When a friend tells you about something, try to imagine how he or she might have felt. Make statements that show you’re trying to understand your friend’s experience, like: “Oh, that must have felt amazing!” or “That must be upsetting for you.”5.
A. Observe what people around you like.
B. Observe the behavior of people around you.
C. Here are some tips for you to share the skill.
D. Pay attention to how different characters feel and act.
E. Really pay attention to what the other person is saying.
F. Understanding others is all about watching and listening.
G. You might find you can predict what your friend will say next.
