Different countries have different 1. (custom) in the world. It’s very important for us to know about them.
When you go to the US, someone often says to you "give me five". What should you do? Do not get five dollars from your pocket! It will make others 2. (laugh)! The person is not 3. (ask) for your money, but your fingers.
In the US, "give me five" or" give me the high five" is one of 4. (popular) gestures(动作). You can see it often in films or on TV. It means hitting each 5. (other) right hands together.
When people meet for the first time or talk 6. (happy) with others, they do it. For example, a student has good marks in exams. If a football team wins a game, the players 7. (give) high fives to everyone around 8. (celebrate).
This gesture may come from the old Roman gesture of 9. (put) up the right hand for the emperor. This 10. (show) the person raising his arm did not have a sword(剑)in his hand.
A: Hi, Larry. 1.
B: Not bad. We had a get-together with friends from college. How about you?
A: Great. 2.
B: Sounds a good weekend. You know it surprises me that two people as different as you and Jo can become such close friends.
A: Yeah, I never thought we could be good friends either. 3. She's more outgoing and active while I am more quiet, but we still get along well.
B: I know people who can't stand each other for even five minutes.
A: When Jo and I are together, we argue a lot, but that's also part of the fun.
B: It seems you two bring out the best of one another.
A: Exactly. 4.
B: Yeah. 5.
A: Thanks, I think so too.
A.I know she will always be there for me when I need her, and she knows I'll be there for her.
B.I hung out with Jo all day shopping, and went out for dinner together.
C.Having Jo as my friend is one of the best things that's ever happened to me.
D.We can talk for hours about anything.
E.How was your weekend?
F.You are so lucky to have found each other.
G.We have our differences.
What is 5G?
The “G” in “5G” refers to the generations of mobile network technologies. 1G let us talk to each other, 2G let us send messages, 3G gave us mobile data and the Internet, and 4G made all of these things faster.
Now 5G promises much faster data download and upload speeds, and more stable connections. For example, when you have a video chat with your friend, there is generally a 100 to 200 milliseconds delay with 4G, but 5G will reduce the delay to 1 millisecond(毫秒) or less.
What changes will 5G bring us?
According to the Straits Times, 5G will be able to improve many advanced technologies, such as driverless cars, wearable devices and entertainment.
Does 5G have any disadvantages?
According to the BBC, though 5G will make our lives more convenient, it will not be perfect.
For one thing, 5G will not “travel” far. On 4G networks, you can be 10 kilometers away from the nearest transmission base and barely lose signal. But 5G will only cover about 300 meters, meaning that we will need more transmitters so that we can get signals. And in order to use 5G, we will have to buy new products specifically designed for 5G that are currently expensive.
1.According to the passage, what can 3G do?
A.People can send messages. B.People can talk to each other.
C.It can make massage and mobile data faster. D.People can get mobile data and the internet.
2.The underlined word “driverless” means __________.
A.无人驾驶的 B.开车少的 C.粗心的 D.空间小的
3.What advanced technologies will 5G improve?
A.driverless cars B.wearable devices C.entertainment D.all above
4.We can learn from the passage that__________.
A.When you have a video chat with your friend, 5G will reduce the delay to 10 millisecond.
B.5G will make our lives more convenient.
C.5G will be perfect.
D.To use 5G, people will buy new cheap products designed for 5G.
5.The text mainly comes from __________.
A.a story book B.a science magazine C.a movie review D.a tourist guide
Are you interested in country music? I like it very much! It will take me away for a while after I am tired. The guitars and songs will take me to mountains and fields.
Country music usually talks of everyday life and feelings. It's the spirit of America, easy to understand, slow and simple.
Country music developed in the Southern United States. It was the folk music of American countryside. Many of songs tell about the lives of famers. They talk about love, crops or death.
The life of the countryside can be hard, so the words in country music are often sad. At first, people played the music only at family parties. But it became more popular later. In the 1920s, people played country songs on the radio, and they made them into records.
When people in the countryside moved to towns and cities to look for work, they took their music with them. Country music continued to change and became popular across America.
John Denver was one of America's most famous country singers in the 1970s. His song “Take Me home, Country Roads” is well-known and people still play it today.
1.Country music is usually at ___________.
A.everyday life and feelings B.farmers' feelings
C.the lives of workers D.the lives of young people
2.Country music develop___________.
A.in John Denver's city B.in the Southern United States
C.in the Northern United States D.in the Western United States
3.People began to make country song records___________.
A.in the 1920s B.in1920 C.in the 1970s D.in1970
4.Why did country music become popular in America?
A.Because city people liked the music.
B.Because farmers moved to cities with their music and it continued to change.
C.Because country music talked about city people's lives.
D.Because they were made into records.
5.Who is famous for the song Take Me Home, Country Roads?
A.A farmer in the countryside. B.A person who moved to towns.
C.A person who lives in the mountains. D.John Denver.
The first day of school a new classmate touched my shoulder, “Hi, handsome﹗I’m Rose. I am 87 years old. Can I give you a hug? I turned around and found a little lady with a warm smile. I said heartily:” Of course﹗”
“Why are you in college at such an age?” I asked.
She joked, “I’m here to meet a rich husband, get married, have children, and then travel around.”
“No seriously,” I asked.
“I always dreamed of having a college education and now I’ getting one!” she told me.
Over the year, Rose became an icon(偶像) and she easily made friends. She loved to dress up and she enjoyed the attention of the others. At the end of the term we invited Rose to our football party. I’ll never forget what she said.
“We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing. Here are the secrets to stay young. You have to laugh and find humor every day. You’ve got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die! There's a huge difference between growing old and growing up. Anybody can grow older. That doesn't take any talent or ability. But growing up requires finding the opportunity in change. Have no regrets.”
One week after graduation that year, Rose died peacefully in her sleep. She taught us by example that it's never too late to be all you can possibly be.
1.What’s the relationship between the writer and Rose?
A.They are good friends. B.They are classmates.
C.Rose is the writer’s grandmother. D.The writer is Rose’s neighbor.
2.Why did Rose enter a college?
A.Because she wanted to meet a rich husband. B.Because she wanted to meet a lot of friends.
C.Because she dreamed of traveling around. D.Because she hoped to have a college education.
3.Which is NOT TRUE about Rose?
A.She is an outgoing person. B.She loved to dress up and enjoyed the attention of others.
C.During her life, she had some regrets. D.Rose graduated from the college at last.
4.According to the passage, which is not the secret to stay young?
A.You’ve got to have a dream B.You have to find the opportunity in change.
C.You just need to grow up. D.You have to laugh and find humor every day.
5.From Rose, what can we learn?
A.Every girl should find a rich husband and then travel around.
B.If we are in a college, we should make as many friends as we can.
C.We should love to dress up.
D.It’s never too late to be all you can possibly be.
Do you dream of being a reporter? Are you interested in English? If your answer is “Yes”, please come over and join us. We’re looking for 10 TV hosts and 20 actors from the whole city. They can join English Online for the coming 2020 year.
If you become a member, you can:
Interview some local leaders and other VIPs.
Write news or stories for kids with a great interest in English.
Let yourself speak loudly and dare to perform in public.
Enjoy great activities and make new friends of your own age.
By doing these things, you can deal with your shyness, build up your self-confidence and inspire your interest in language learning.
How to Enter
Visit www. English Online.com and fill in the entry form (报名表). Be sure to read the rules and share them with your parents who must sign (签名) your form. Entries must be done by December 25, 2019. You must be over 13 years of age. Good luck!
1.10 hosts and 20 actors from around ______will join the program English Online?
A.the world B.the nation C.the province D.the city
2.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned(涉及)?
A.You can interview some local leaders and other people.
B.You can write for kids who have a great interest in English.
C.You can let your child learn to perform in public.
D.You can make new friends of your own age.
3.What should you do first of all to join the program English Online?
A.Visit the website and fill in the entry form. B.Read the rules and share them with your parents.
C.Ask your parents to sign your entry form. D.Do your entry before March 19, 2019.
4.How old must you be to join the program English Online?
A.12 years old. B.10 years old.
C.More than 13 years old D.Less than 13 years old.
5.Where is the text most probably from?
A.A story book. B.An entertainment magazine. C.A newspaper. D.A science book.
