There are many differences between British English and American English. I used to teach a course about the differences between the two. We speak English on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean but we have many differences in our common language. We have examples of the same words having very different meanings, differing spellings of the same words as well as completely different words for the same things. Here are some examples.
A cookie in the US is called a biscuit in the UK. A biscuit in the US is a small cake in the UK. Crisps in the UK, are known as chips, but we British people eat a plate of chips that you call fries in the US. In the UK, a pie can be made from either meat or fruit, while in the US pies are normally made from fruit; pot pies are made from meat. Most things are measured in grams and kilograms in the US, not pounds and ounces.
One very obvious difference is the side of the road we each choose to drive on. Petrol in the UK is gas in the US. The place where we fill up our cars, in the UK, is a garage; while in the US, it’s a gas station. The term garage is also used as a place to store your car next to or close by your house. In the UK we call a lorry what is known as a truck in the US.
An elevator in the US is called a lift here, and the first floor in the US, is called the ground floor here, so many visitors get off on the wrong floor in British hotels.
I could continue with this. There are countless examples of differences within our one shared language. With so many differences, no wonder it’s hard to understand each other well.
1.The passage is mainly about the differences between British English and American English in____.
A.vocabulary B.grammar
C.sound D.spelling
2.It’s implied in the passage that the author may be______.
A.a driver from the US.
B.a cook from the US.
C.a teacher from the UK.
D.a gas station worker from the UK.
3.What can we learn from the passage?
A.“Elevator” is commonly used in the UK.
B.Pies mean the same thing in the UK and the US.
C.In the UK, things are measured in pounds and ounces.
D.British and American people drive on the same side of the road.
An international group of coffee experts has considered Ethiopia’s coffee as the best in the world.Coffee is a top export (出口物) of the country. But at home, it is seen as national pride. Ethiopians feel good about their coffee, and enjoying a drink with friends is a long tradition.
Some people say the climate produces quality beans. Morton Wennersgarrd is a coffee importer. He said, “Ethiopia has different ancient types of coffee. They are planted in places with perfect soil, perfect altitude (海拔), and climates that are really suitable for coffee processing.”
Finding the best quality beans is often an issue of taste. The process is known as cupping — tasting and comparing coffee from different roasted beans, grading and then pricing them. But before international experts come to taste, coffee beans are studied in small coffee laboratories. Helen Assefa, a lab technician, describes the process, “When the coffee comes to the lab, we assess (评价) its quality first by recording the details.Then we weigh the moisture (水分) level and we examine the beans for analysis. After that we grind (磨碎) the coffee beans and taste the samples. In the end, we check for defective (有瑕疵的) beans.” Mubarik Abaoli is a lab worker.He says that testing is a very difficult and long process. “We select out the defects by hand. And we select out the defect according to the defect types.”
Ethiopia has got a lot of money by exporting coffee to more than 120 countries. The country has an export revenue (税收) of more than 840 million a year. But not all the best coffee leaves Ethiopia. Forty percent of the coffee grown in the country stays there. It remains an important part of everyday life at work, at home and at ceremonies.
1.Ethiopians’ attitude towards coffee may best be described as .
A.proud B.relaxed
C.brave D.doubtful
2.The third paragraph is mainly about_______.
A.the ways of making coffee
B.the process of assessing the coffee
C.the tips on planting the best coffee
D.the influence of the coffee
3.What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A.More than 120 countries export coffee to Ethiopia.
B.Coffee plays an important role in Ethiopians’ life.
C.40% of the coffee grown in Ethiopia is exported.
D.Ethiopians earn their living by exporting coffee.
4.What is the main purpose of the passage?
A.To advertise the coffee in Ethiopia.
B.To comment on coffee experts’ work.
C.To introduce the best coffee in the world.
D.To recommend tourists activities in Ethiopia.
Are you scared about moving up to senior high school? It can be a new experience, but
you shouldn’t worry. We’ve put together a guide to help you in the first week.
You’re not alone
Remember everybody else in your year is in the same boat.They may not realize it, but they’re just as nervous as you are.Moving to senior high school is an opportunity, not a problem.Things are different and all you need to do is be polite and learn the new rules.
Teachers are ready to help
If you’re unsure what to do or are worried about anything, then ask for help.Teachers are probably the best people to turn to as they’re experienced in helping new students.Some senior high schools also have a “friends system”. If your school has this, then you will be paired with an older student.He/She will help you if you have any problems or questions.
All change
There are lots of differences between junior high school and senior high school. You’ll have a homework diary or a student planner. You will have your lessons with different teachers in different rooms. You will have homework for different subjects on different days, so make sure you get organized. Make sure you have a copy of your school timetable written down so you know which rooms your classes are in and on which days you will have your different subjects.
Other points
If you’ve got an older brother or sister at the school, then ask them for advice.Be yourself! It sounds simple, but people will know you much better if you just act naturally.
Having early nights makes a difference and you’ll find it easier to get up in the morning!
1.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined sentence?
A.Other students have similar feelings to yours.
B.Other students have to learn boating with you.
C.Other students will help you solve your problems.
D.Other students will teach you politeness and new rules.
2.New students turn to teachers first when having problems because teachers .
A.can find friends for students
B.are good at helping new students
C.can look after students like parents
D.care for younger students more
3.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A.You should act in a natural way.
B.You should go to bed early.
C.You must know how to dress properly.
D.You can ask your older brother for advice.
4.The author wrote the passage to ________.
A.tell students the importance of learning
B.warn students not to ignore friendship in senior high school
C.make a difference when moving up to senior high school
D.help new students to get used to the life in senior high school
When you go to St. Petersburg, the number of attractions can seem overwhelming. If you’re short on time, or just want to make sure to hit the highlights, these are the top must-see sights in St. Petersburg.
The Hermitage Museum
The Hermitage Museum is one of the most important sights to see for any visitor to St. Petersburg. There you can see lots of different paintings of old masters inside the Hermitage. Prepare to come face-to-face with classic Western artists.
The Russian Museum
The Russian Museum holds one of the largest collections of Russian art in the world. View Russian art creations through the ages, from Byzantine (拜占庭)-style icons to the Socialist Realism of Stalin’s times.
Kizhi Island
Kizhi Island is an open-air museum of wooden buildings from the Karelia Region of Russia. These impressive structures are made without any nails (钉子) — the wood fits together with joints and grooves (沟槽).
Peterhof
Peterhof is as beautiful as it is fun. You’ll be charged for admission (门票), but go to Peterhof when the fountains (喷泉) are working — during the day in the summer. They are shut off in winter as well as in the evenings.
The Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood
Love it or hate it, the Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood is an attractive must-see sight. The beautiful look may make your eyes brighten, and the paintings inside the church will make you say “Wow!”
The Bronze Horseman Statue
The Bronze Horseman is a part of Russian Culture and a symbol of St. Petersburg. Made famous by Alexander Pushkin (普希金), this statue of Peter the Great sitting on his horse can truly show Peter the Great’s influence on the Russian idea of greatness.
1.If you’re interested in paintings, you’d better go to _____.
A.the Hermitage Museum and Peterhof
B.the Hermitage Museum and the Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood
C.Kizhi Island and the Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood
D.the Russian Museum and Kizhi Island
2.The man on the Bronze Horse refers to _____.
A.Peter the Great B.Alexander Pushkin
C.Byzantine D.Stalin
3.What can we know from the passage?
A.The fountains in Peterhof can be seen all year round.
B.The largest collection of Russian art is in the Hermitage Museum.
C.The buildings on Kizhi Island are made of wood.
D.You can visit Peterhof free of charge.
4.The main purpose of this passage is to _____.
A.show the wonderful history of Russia
B.introduce the famous buildings in Russia
C.persuade artists to study St. Petersburg
D.attract tourists to visit St. Petersburg
根据汉语提示写一篇短文，介绍你最喜欢的一位老师，内容可适当增加，100词左右。内容主要包括：
1.热情友好，教学方法与初中老师不同,课上我们很愉快；
2.严格要求我们，帮我们克服困难；
3. 生活中容易相处，善于倾听，是我们的好朋友；
4. 永远不会忘记他/她。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.格式正确, 且每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
I still remember the first day I come to this new school. Everything was new to me，what made me realize I was no longer a little child. I had to depend on me. Luckily，I made several good friend. Their interests were similar with mine. I had great English teacher，Maggie. She let me know the important of English. So I decided to learn English hardly. Although it was very difficult at first，but under her instruction，I made rapidly progress. Just as the old saying goes，“Where there is a will，there is a way.”
