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Emojis Catch Fire; Creators Seek IP Protection
Emojis (表情符号)are part and parcel of a great many messages exchanged by users of instant message apps, social media, email and the like. As the latest form of intellectual property (IP) in China, they are turning out to be a money-spinner and also an IP worth further protection in China.
Consider Rumi, a panda-like emoji, which has been downloaded on social media more than 340 million times, representing more than one fourth of China’s entire population. More and more users love to use emojis because they help spice up their messages with slick meanings, moods or states of mind that are best expressed quickly, not in words, but through interesting or funny images.
Not only do they use, they also tip. China^ largest social media platform WeChat told China Daily that more than 6.9 million users tipped emoji artists in 2017, part of nearly 14 million yuan ($2 million) in all. The return can be handsome. Zhang Xuchen, 39, a part-time emoji creator from Tianjin, said that he earned a good income in the tens of thousands of yuan a year simply through tipping from customers, which supplements (贴补)his job as a forklift truck driver.
StarMoly, founded in 2016, is the developer of Rumi. It owns more than 30 emojis, which have been downloaded more than 1.4 billion times. “Driven by the wide use of social media in nearly every corner in China, emojis are undoubtedly a promising IP,” said Lin Dongdong,president of StarMoly. Unlike traditional IPs, the company’s emojis will change their costumes and status according to different situations, which brings the digital-based images alive,
StarMoly has also cooperated with a great number of companies to develop its IPs. It has authorized its emojis to the Shape of Water, an Oscar-winning film, to use them in domestic publicity. “To protect our IPs, we select our partners with great caution. We only choose those well-known and high-quality brands including Lay's, Microsoft, Discovery and Taobao to make sure that our IPs are protected,” Lin said, noting that there are indeed many cases of abuse and piracy in the emoji and its related sectors in China.
“Emojis are very likely to be pirated because most of them are in digital forms, which are very easy to be copied and used again,”said Cheng Yanbo, an analyst. “Besides, it is a brand-new and wild area that is not effectively supervised (监管)
A good example, he said, is the facepalm emoji, one of the country’s most widespread characters. It was recently registered as a trademark by a clothing maker from Zhejiang province instead of the emoji’s creator, WeChat.
“To protect these emoji IPs, related rules and regulations are needed to protect the IP rights of both creators and companies,” he said, adding that education on the subject is supposed to keep up.
Passage outline | Supporting details |
Introduction | Emojis, instant messages used online, bring in a large fortune to creators and1. further IP protection as well. |
Reasons for emojis’ 2. | ·Emojis help users 3. their meanings, moods, or states of mind more quickly than words. ·Emojis help create interesting, exciting and funny images. |
4.in point | ·Rumi, an emoji 5. A like a panda, has been downloaded by over a quarter of China’s entire population. ·Zhang Xuchen created emojis part time but earned a good income because customers 6. him. ·The president of StarMoly, which 7. Rumi, recognizes emoiis as a promising IP. |
Problems with emojis | ·Emojis are very likely to be pirated because the 8. of them arc in digital forms. ·There is a(n) 9. of effective supervision because ifs a band-new industry. |
Solution | Related rules and regulations are needed to protect the IP rights of both creators and companies, and education should 10. closely. |
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Most scientists are now certain that global warming is taking place.Gases such as carbon
dioxide produced by burning of coal, oil, wood, together with industrial pollution, are creating a
warm blanket around the earth.This blanket is trapping heat in the atmosphere and so raising the
temperature of the earth.
The evidence for global warming can now be seen in the world’s changing climate statistics.In
Europe, eight of the last ten years have seen record high temperature.For northern Europe, this has
generally been a change for the better.Gardens can even now grow tropical(热带的) plants in
England, though London may never see a “White Christmas” again.On the other hand, the
countries around the Mediterranean Sea, and those south of the Sahara desert are receiving even
less rain than before.In sub-Saharan Africa the crops are drying out in the fields and people are
dying of starvation.In the Americas, the climate is becoming more extreme ---the summers are
getting hotter and hotter and the storms are becoming more violent.In 1999 the southern United
States was struck by a series of destructive hurricanes, while the end of 1999 saw the worst floods
ever in Venezuela.Meteorologists(气象学家) expect such trends to continue, and indeed to
worsen, if global warming cannot be halted(终止).
In addition to worrying about rising global temperatures and more extreme weather conditions,
scientists are closely monitoring(监测)sea levels around the world.These are slowly rising, as the northern and southern polar ice-caps start to melt.This will have serious consequences for low-lying countries near the sea, such as the coral islands in the Pacific, and Bangladesh where the River Ganges already folds the delta(三角洲) every year.Already parts of these places are disappearing under the rising tides.
Title: Global Warming
Main items | Contexts |
1. | Gases from burning coal, oil, and wood with industrial pollution. |
2. | In European countries; Record high temperature in the last3.. |
In the countries around the Mediterranean Sea; It is 4.less than before. | |
In Sub-Saharan Africa; The crops are drying out in the fields and people are 5.to death. | |
In Americas;6.hot summers. More 7.storms and worst floods. | |
8. | 9.earth temperature |
10.polar ice-caps |
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Decoding the young brain
There was a funny experiment to see how a young child would answer a specific question compared to an adult.After the adult had spent some time speaking with the child, he asked the child, “What do you think about me?” The child answered, “You talk too much.” When the adult performed the same experiment with another adult, the reply to the same question was, “I think you're a very interesting person.” Even if the adult felt the same way as the child, his brain allowed him to take a moment,consider the question, and come up with an answer. He could have been annoyed, but his answer didn't reflect it because he was being polite.
The secret lies in the science of the developing brain.The child's honest answer was reflected in the fact that his brain wasn't equipped to filter(过滤) information before answering the question.As a result, he was honest, but he said something that may have been hurtful.However, the child did not intentionally hurt the adult; it's just the way his brain works.As a child grows into adolescence and then into adulthood, that changes.
The human brain is made up of billions of neurons(神经元). In order for our body to execute a command, like getting up from a chair and walking to the other room, the neurons in the brain have to communicate with each other. They also help us employ our senses like taste and touch and help us remember things.
When the neurons send messages, perhaps one sensation(感觉) the person feels is excitement about eating a cookie because it is so delicious. Later, if that person smells a cookie or hears someone talking about a cookie, it can spark the electrical signals that call up the memory of eating the delicious cookie. In an adult, he or she may remember that eating too many cookies can have consequences, like weight gain.But because the younger brain is more impulsive(冲动的), the desire to feel the pleasure of the sweet treat outweighs the consequences.
That is because when a child is young, his brain is “wired” in such a way that he seeks pleasure and is more willing to take risks than an adult.This affects his decision-making process and it is why younger people tend to be more impulsive. Sometimes parents have to tell their children over and over again before the child remembers that something is dangerous or risky. How many times have we heard a parent say, “I tell her this all the time, but she never listens!”
To conclude, what we know about the young brain is that children are more likely than adults to be impulsive.It isn't always necessarily because they are being naughty; it may very well be because of their brains. So the next time you ask a child what he really thinks of you, be prepared for any kind of answer.
Decoding the young brain | |
An experiment on a young child | A young child answered the question 1. the top of his head while an adult paused, and 2. twice before he found an answer. |
Causes of the 3. reflected in the experiment | The developing brain of the young child contributed to his honest answer. ◆He was more likely to hurt or offend others 4. he didn't intend to do so. ◆It's just the way his brain works and with him growing up, that changes. |
Billions of neurons 5.up the human brain have their own mechanism for functioning. ◆The neurons have to communicate with each other, helping us employ our senses and remember things. ◆A person may 6. the smell of a cookie with the memory of eating it. ◆A younger brain is more impulsive compared with an adult's. | |
A young child's having a natural 7. to seek pleasure and take risks results from his young brain. ◆This affects his decision-making process and it is why younger people act in an impulsive way. ◆Warned many times before, a young child will still try something 8. or risky. | |
A conclusion drawn from the experiment | An adult's ability to control his impulses is much 9. and a young child is not 10. being naughty when they make hurtful or offensive answers. |
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A student tries to figure out a major that suits her.
Bored by the Chinese courses he was majoring in, Zuo Cheng, 18, couldn’t imagine having to drag himself into class day after day, week after week, for four years. After rounds of examinations and interviews, he managed to transfer to the Department of International Accounting.
“It may seem like I’ve wasted a year and have to start college all over again, but now that I’ve settled on a field I’ll be able to concentrate,” Zuo said.
Zou is not alone.
“When we were in high school very few of us understood how maajor relates to career. Many students picked colleges before majors, only to discover their mistake a few weeks after arrival on the campus,” said Jiang Xin, 20, who was able to switch to electrical engineering and automation from physics. He said that physics graduates had few other options besides going into teaching. He added that a career in education just didn’t suit him.
“I should have better job prospects(前景)and the chance to earn more money once I graduate,” Jiang said.
A new survey, of 2,500 students nationwide starting in September this year, suggests that as much as 35 percent of the students are disappointed by their courses. The least happy are those majoring in bioengineering, traditional Chinese medicine and math, while students of architecture, economics and foreign languages are the happiest, owing to good career prospects.
However, Shao Yanfang, who works at the admissions office of University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, advised students to consider both short-and long-term goals.
“After graduation do you want to find yourself in a job very specifically related to your college major? Or, would you like to posses the knowledge and skills that will enable you to work in many areas? There are the questions students need to consider. Above all, your choice of major should be based on your own interests, abilities and personality.” Shao said.
The reasons for students to1.to other majors | ◆2.interest in his own major ◆See few career 3.in his original major ◆Hope to earn more money after4. |
Results of a survey | ◆35% express their5.to their majors ◆The least happy are those6.in bioengineering, traditional Chinese medicine and math ◆Students of architecture, economies and foreign languages are the happiest, 7.of good career prospects |
Advice given by the 8.from admissions office of a university | Students should consider: ◆9.you want to find yourself in a job very specifically related to your college major or posses the knowledge and skills that will enable you to work in many areas ◆You have to make your choice on the10.of your own interests |
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Just as team members today have assigned doing roles, there should also be thinking roles. By knowing how other members of your learn and organization think---and by others knowing how you think—everyone can be more productive. So how should you evaluate how you and your team think? After a lot of trial-and-error, we developed a three-step method that delivers practical and meaningful results.
Focus. Do you tend to pay the most attention to ideas, process, action, or relationships? For example, in the morning do you think about the problems you need to solve, the plans you need to make, the actions you need to take, or the people you need to see? This isn’t about picking one to the exclusion(排除)of the other. It’s about where your focus naturally lands.
Orientation(方向). A good way to identify your orientation is thinking about what tends to bother you in meetings. Are you more likely to complain about getting dragged into the weeds or about things being too general and not specific enough? These dimensions are complementary(补充的)to personality, skills, and traditional roles.
Combination. By combing these two dimensions you can know about the thinking style at work in whatever context or setting you chose. When you know your thinking style, you know what naturally energizes you, why certain type of problems are challenging or boring, and what you can do to improve in areas that are important to reaching your goals. Once you know your style, it helps to share it with others, and have others share theirs with you. In this way, your thinking style becomes a useful tool---a kind of social currency---for the team. Imaging you put together a team to work on a new initiative(行动). Wouldn’t you like to know who is energized by big-picture strategy discussions and who finds them frustrating? Who likes to work on the details of the execution? And who is energized by managing the team dynamics?
The landscape of business is changing rapidly, and we have to find new and better ways to connect and communicate. We all want to work better together, the challenge is actually making it happen. Understanding collaboration(合作)through the way of thinking rather than doing is a practical and powerful step forward.
What kind of Thinker Are You? | |
Introduction | ●Both assigned doing roles and thinking roles are 1.important among team members. ●Team members knowing how each other think can 2.productivity. |
Three steps in 3.thinking styles | ●The fist step is to identify the focus of your 4.in a particular context. ●It is not about making an either-or5., but about finding where your focus naturally lands. |
*The next stop is to identify6.your orientation swings toward the big picture or the details. *It can help others form a full understanding of you. | |
*The third step is to 7.these two dimensions and see your thinking style at work. *It 8.to the understanding of other team members’ thinking styles. | |
9. | In this rapidly changing world, understanding10.others think instead of what they do can help you work better together. |
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Why We Struggle to Say ‘I Love You’
For many Asian-Americans, the phrase belongs to the wonderful world of white people we see in the movies and on television.
So many of our Asian parents have struggled, and suffered in ways that are completely beyond the imaginations of their children born or raised in North American comfort. This struggle and sacrifice was how Asian parents say “I love you” without having to say it. And so many of us children are not expected to say it either, but instead are expected to express love through gratitude, which means obeying our parents and following their wishes for how we should live our lives.
Our parents, for the most part, told us to get a good education, get a good job and not speak up, things they had to do to survive. They have encouraged, or forced, many of us to become doctors, lawyers and engineers, and to feel ashamed if we do not. What these parents did not do was tell us we could become artists, actors or storytellers, people engaged in seemingly trivial, unsafe and unstable professions.
I have met so few who have proudly told me that their children are English majors or have become writers or artists. But I became a writer despite, and perhaps because of, their resistance to the idea, my inarticulate(难以言喻的) desires pushing against their inarticulate sacrifice, all of it taking place before a backdrop of refugee(难民)life and racial reality.
I grew up in the relatively diverse city of San Jose, Calif., in the 1980s. My neighbors were older white working-class people, Mexican immigrants and Vietnamese refugees. Then I went to a mostly white high school, with only a handful of students of Asian descent. We knew we were different, but we found our difference a little difficult to put into words. We called ourselves “the Asian invasion.”
The irony was that we had not invaded America. America had invaded us, or at the very least had occupied or fought in our countries of origin or heritage. We were here because America was there.
Looking back, what I only belatedly realized was that I needed — we all needed — more stories featuring us. More voices belonging to us. More advocates telling our stories in our way with our faces, our inflections, our concerns, our intuitions. We just needed to be at the center of a story, which would include all the aspects of human subjectivity, not just the good but the bad, the three-dimensional fullness that white people took for granted with the privilege of being individuals.
When it came to mass media’s representations of us — film and television, morning radio disc jockey jokes— we got only the bad. We were the servants, the enemies, the houseboys, the invaders.
As a result, so many of us who watched these distorted(扭曲的) images and heard the stupid jokes learned to be ashamed of ourselves. We learned to be ashamed of our parents. And the shame compounded the inability to say “I love you,” a phrase that belonged to the wonderful world of white people we saw in the movies and television.
We had to learn better, but the truth is that Asian parents have to learn better, too. You cannot be proud of your artist and storyteller children only when they win Golden Globes. We honor your sacrifice for us, but you have to encourage your children to speak up as well, to claim their voices, to risk failure, to tell their stories and your stories. At the very least, you cannot stand in their way.
We are still the Asian invasion in the eyes of many. We cannot accept this as our price of entry into American society. If we must assert ourselves and speak out against racism when it is directed against us, we must also do so when it benefits us. And we do that by challenging and changing the American story. We do it by taking the stage and by telling our own stories, which is really, in the end, our way of saying “I love you” to our parents, our families, our communities and our country.
Outline | Detailed information |
Facts about Asian-Americans’ family | ●Children cannot 1.their parents’ sufferings. ●The 2.resulting from the distorted images make Asians too ashamed to express love. |
Asian parents’ 3. | Their children should obey them and do something for 4.. ●Get a good education ●Keep silent ●Become doctors, lawyers and engineers rather than artists, actors or storytellers |
My experience | ●I take up writing because my parents are 5.to my choice and my desires 6.with their sacrifice. ●Our nationality 7.us from others and labels ourselves as “the Asian invasion.” |
My suggestions | ●We need to get across our inner voice to others with more stories featuring us. ●We should be regarded as an individual, not8.but with the three-dimensional fullness. ●Asian parents should encourage their children to pursue their interest even when they 9. |
Conclusion | It is our way of saying “I love you” to our parents to try to have a 10.in the American story. |
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I was ten when I first sat with my grandmother behind the cashier(收银台)in her general store.1.I quickly learned the importance of treating customers politely and saying “thank you.”
At first I was paid in candy. 2.I worked every day after school, and during the summer and on weekends and holidays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. My father helped me set up a bank account.3.
By the time I was 12, My grandmother thought I had done such a good job that she promoted me to selling cosmetics(化妆品). I developed the ability to look customers directly in the eye. Even though I was just a kid, women would ask me such things as “ What color do you think I should wear?” I took a real interest in their questions and was able to translate what they wanted into makeup(化妆)ideas.4.
The job taught me a valuable lesson: to be a successful salesperson, you didn’t need to be a Rocket scientist—you needed to be a great listener. __5.___ Except they are no longer women purchasing cosmetics from me; instead, they are kids who tell me which toys they would like to see designed and developed.
A. Later I received 50 cents an hour.
B. Before long, she let me sit there by myself.
C. I ended my selling a record amount of cosmetics.
D. Today I still carry that lesson with me: I listen to customers.
E. My grandma’s trust taught me how to handle responsibility.
F. Soon I found myself looking more beautiful than ever before.
G. Watching my money grow was more rewarding than anything I could have bought.
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In an ideal world, we usually get eight hours of sleep every night, and wake up with enough energy before work. But when we're struggling to balance the responsibilities of everyday life, cutting back on sleep seems to be the only solution. Many of us rely on coffee or energy drinks to get us through the day, instead of making sleep a priority. Sadly, as delicious as it can be, caffeine is not the solution. Being tired not only brings down our energy levels, but also makes us less productive and less motivated. There are concrete steps you can take right now to renew your energy.
Awareness comes first because you have to understand what's going on before you can do anything to change it. Most of us are too busy to notice how fatigue(疲劳) really affects our bodies and minds. What signs of trouble do you regularly display? The patterns of your signs of trouble can give you clues about the negative effects of your fatigue. In addition, it's wise to start thinking about whoever can feel the effects of your fatigue.
Reflecting on the choices you've made can provide clarity, which will help you figure out what needs to be changed. During this reflection, you will be able to understand more about yourself and why you do the things you do. You may decide to forgive yourself for the mistakes you've made. Thinking about the positive aspects of your life will make you feel refreshed and ready to move forward.
Conversing with others not only provides support, but also leads to new perspectives and feedback that can help with treatment and what you need to heal. To start with, have an open mind and an open heart. Limit complaining. Complaints may need to be aired in order to relieve pressure, but if they dominate(占上风), anger will win. Tell the truth. You do not need to tell people everything, but you do need to be honest. Listen carefully because it shows respect.
The fourth step is about renewal—getting rid of what is bringing you down and making a fresh start. It's helpful to break the process down. It is easier to make small adjustments than big ones. On occasion, the small steps alone can remove fatigue. For instance, you may not need to change your career but change emphasis. If you feel hopelessly dragged down by fatigue, selfcare may be the best prescription.
Four steps to fight fatigue | ||
Phenomenon | Many people rely on coffee or energy drinks to overcome fatigue. | |
Steps to renewing your energy | 1. | ● Identify the signs of 2. you display regularly, which can give you information about the bad effects of your fatigue. ● Think about the people who can sense your fatigue. |
Reflection | ● Find out the things that need3.by thinking carefully about the choices you've made. ● Think4., and you will feel refreshed and be ready to move forward. | |
5. | ● Be open to others but don't 6.too much. ● There is no need to tell others everything but you do need to show 7. by telling the truth. ● Show respect for others by8.carefully. | |
Planandact | ●9. yourself of what brings you down and start afresh. ● Make small10.or adopt a selfcare attitude. |
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For thousands of years, the Yangtze River Basin has nurtured (哺育) countless generations of people in China. With towering mountains, dense (茂密的) forests and beautiful wetlands, the basin is also home to many kinds of wild animals and plants.
According to the World Wildlife Fund, it boasts about 350 types of fish, 762 kinds of bird, 280 mammals and over 14,000 different plants.
One of the most famous creatures is the baiji, or Yangtze River dolphin, which is described as the “Goddess of the Yangtze” in the Erya (《尔雅》), a Chinese dictionary dating back to 200 BC.
The light grey, long-nosed river dolphin first lived in the oceans before settling in the Yangtze River around 20 million years ago. Despite having eyes, it relies on its sonar (声呐) abilities to navigate (导航) through water, according to China Daily.
It’s also a shy creature. That’s why Wang Ding, an expert from the Institute of Hydrobiology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, compared it to the “girl next door”. “The baiji is very beautiful but difficult to get close to,” Wang told the Guardian.
However, the baiji’s cousin, the Yangtze finless porpoise (江豚), seems to have a more lively character. Known for its “mischievous” (淘气的) smile and friendliness with humans, the finless porpoise is nicknamed the “water elf (精灵)”.
Compared to the friendly porpoise, the snow leopard (雪豹), known as the “king of the snowy mountains”, couldn’t be more different. With sharp teeth, the white-coated big cat has strong limbs (四肢), which help the animal to cover about 10 meters in a single leap.
Despite the biodiversity in the Yangtze River Basin, however, its creatures are under threat. For example, the baiji was declared “functionally extinct” in 2006. This means that even if there are some of a species still alive, it still may not survive. The finless porpoise was categorized as “critically endangered” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature in 2013, while the snow leopard was listed as “vulnerable (易危的)” in 2017.
A major reason for the drop in the number of these creatures is human activity, such as hunting and pollution, according to China Daily.
“In the past, many people relied on fish farming to make a living,” Huang Zehua, an official from Jingzhou, Hubei, told Beijing Review. “Fish farming then was mostly chaotic and disorderly.”
Luckily, measures have been taken to protect the Yangtze River Basin. In 2016, China announced the creation of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, involving nine provinces and two municipalities (直辖市). Environmental protection and green development are considered first in the development of the economic belt, according to China Daily.
“The Yangtze River is China’s mother river, and it’s our duty to protect it,” said Chinese President Xi Jinping during an inspection tour of Hubei in April, 2017.
Saving 1. wildlife | |
China’s mother river | With rich natural 2., the Yangtze River Basin is home to 3. of wild animals and plants. |
The animals living in or along the river | Baiji came from the oceans 20 million years ago, using its sonar to 4. the directions through water. It is shy and beautiful. It is now very 5. to extinction. |
The Yangtze finless porpoise might have the same 6. with baiji but is more friendly to humans. It is under great threat now. | |
The snow leopard is 7. at racing with strong limbs, which was listed as “vulnerable” in 2017. | |
A major factor 8. to the drop in the number of these creatures | The 9. human activity, such as hunting and pollution, has caused great harm to the living chances of these animals. |
Measures taken to protect the Yangtze River Basin. | Nine provinces and two municipalities have joined the Yangtze River Economic Belt and agreed that environmental protection and green development are a 10. in the development of the economic belt. |
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You may admire both the romantic love story and the mysterious city of Rome in the movie Roman Holiday.If you are planning to visit Rome, here are some cultural dos and don’ts you should know.
Coffee Etiquette: Italian breakfast consists of pastry and a cup of Cappuccino or shot of espresso.Cappuccino is generally a morning drink and is not drunk after noon by real Italians.A post-dinner espresso, however, is a common practice.
Dinner Rules: Guests are expected to arrive for dinner reservations at least fifteen minutes late.In many restaurants, printed menus are for tourists.Regular patrons know to ask for the daily specials, which typically feature the freshest ingredients.Bread, is rarely together with butter or olive oil.
Drink the Water: Rome has plenty of public water fountains, and real Romans and their dogs always drink directly from them.Many people also refill their water bottle from these fountains.
Mind the Traffic: Unless there's a traffic light, or you are in a crosswalk, don't expect cars to stop for you.Though crosswalks go first, in a car – crazy city, still you’d better keep cautious and walk cautiously.
Money: Always have some euros with you.Most major hotels, restaurants, and shops take credit cards, but many smaller operations either will either be unwilling to accept them for smaller purchases or do not accept credit cards at all.ATMs are available around the city and at the airports.
About Soccer: Most Italian men are passionate about their soccer.Arm yourself with some knowledge of Italy's soccer scene, and you will find ready conversation partners almost everywhere.
The Romans: The people here love to share their thoughts, opinions and emotions.They are creative, passionate, playful, occasionally rude or vain but always entertaining, and almost always good – humored.
Theme | Dos and Don’ts in Rome |
Eating | ▲Always have your breakfast with a cup of drink, Cappuccino or espresso (1.) ________. ▲Arrive at least fifteen minutes last if you (2.) ________for dinner. ▲Bread, when served, is rarely (3.) ________by butter or olive oil. ▲(4.)________some daily specials in restaurants directly, as regular customers do. |
Drinking | ▲Public water fountains are always (5.) ________by real Romans and their dogs. ▲Refill your water bottles from the fountains, too. |
Traffic rules | ▲Never expect cars to stop for you unless in a crosswalk or there is a traffic light. ▲When you are in a crosswalk, you’d better keep (6.)________. |
(7.) | ▲Have some euros with you for smaller (8.) ________, because not all shops take credit cards. |
Communicating | ▲Start your (9.) ________with local people by talking about Italian soccer and they will be (10.) ________to share their opinions with you. |
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