Don’t __________ when someone was in an awkwa...

Don’t __________ when someone was in an awkward situation, or he will probably fly off the handle.

A. pull his leg　　 B. be a wet blanket　　 C. be all ears　　 D. be a top dog

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A Hollywood movie was met with an awkward situation last Saturday in China. While fans are standing in long queues to watch the first show, others are advocating a boycott（抵制）on the American movie with Chinese story elements.

　After "Kung Fu Panda", a cartoon movie telling about a panda’s Kung Fu master journey, hit China’s silver screens in 2008, its sequel (续集), Kung Fu Panda 2, was released in China just ahead of International Children’s Day, adding more Chinese elements such as shadow play (皮影戏) and lion dancing.

　However, some Chinese artists and scholars argue that the movie has twisted (扭曲) Chinese culture and serves as a tool to "kidnap (绑架)" the mind of the Chinese people.

　“Children’s Day should be pure. Don’t turn it into a money-making day for Hollywood, and don’ t fool our next generation with American fast food,” according to an open letter to Chinese cinema managers written by Zhao Bandi, an artist hoping to boycott the “Americanized” movie. His move is backed by Kong Qingdong, a professor of the Chinese language in Beijing University, who said Chinese elements have become advertising products to advocate American culture. "It is a cultural invasion," said Kong.

　In the movie, the main character called “Po,” a panda, is talkative, humorous, lovely, and is widely believed to be a typical American figure.

　However, the panda has won millions of fans in China. On China’s most popular website, comments on the movie reached nearly 270 million entries.

　“I won’t call it a cultural invasion,” said Li Jiayi, a Beijing university student. “I see nothing bad for others to use our cultural elements to make a movie. I’ m a huge fan of Po. In spite of being a cartoon, it is still loved by many adults like me,” said the 25-year-old after watching the first show at midnight.

Cao Hui, general manager of Shenzhen Global Digital Creations company, said: “instead of a

‘boycott’, movie producers should learn from the movie to make better use of Chinese story elements. Technically, Kung Fu Panda is not more advanced than Chinese movies, but as for story telling skills, Chinese movies have a long way to go”.

1.Some artists and scholars are against "Kung Fu Panda" because they think_____.

A. it has added too many Chinese elements

B. it has ruined Chinese image deliberately

C. it is an exact copy of Chinese culture

D. it is advertising American culture

2.What does the underlined word “backed” in the fourth paragraph mean?

A. supported       B. criticized       C. released        D. resisted

3.This passage can be classified as _________.

A. an advertisement   B. a feature story　　C. a news report      D. a film review

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One of the biggest problems when we are talking is the awkward silence. Encountering this situation is so uncomfortable that you would avoid meeting new people in the first place. In the past, I struggled with this and I even thought it had to do with my DNA or something… But later I learned that once you know how to keep those words flowing, you can meet and talk to anyone you like, which helps create great possibilities for friendship, fun and shared activities that you would otherwise have missed out on.

After studying this in depth, I had different opinions and found that one of these common behaviors is the habit of filtering (过滤)--holding back from saying something until you’ve “checked” to make sure that what you’re about to say is cool, impressive and interesting. Another problem is not learning to get in the mood for conversation. If you don’t know how to change from subjects, then it can take a lot of time to warm up.

It is the reflex (习惯性思维) that allows you to say whatever goes on in your mind. It’s fun to realize that you’re allowed to say whatever is on your mind. As long as you don’t say anything that could land you in jail (监狱).

All of the “Oh! That’s interesting…” “Hmm, I’ve never heard of that” “Hmm, cool!” expressions are reactionary (保守的) bits of conversation that prove to the other person that you’re really listening. This works 99% of the time. So, if you show some interest, they’ll hang around and want to talk to you even more.

Everyone knows that stories juice-up conversations, but most people only talk about stories of their own lives. When someone mentions something related to any of them, just tell the story, even if it’s not from your life. The more interesting, stranger or more frightening they are, the harder they are to forget.

1.If people can deal with the awkward silence, they can　　　　 .

A. train their working skill　　 B. improve their life quality

C. enrich their social life　　 D. establish their working relationship

2.When talking with others, we should　　　　 .

A. feel nervous　　 B. think twice

C. be free to express　　 D. avoid breaking in

3.According to the passage, what do the speakers care much about?

A. The attractive topics of conversation.

B. The atmosphere of the conversation.

C. The listener’s experiences and tastes.

D. The listener’s curiosity and concern.

4.What does the underlined part “juice-up conversations” mean?

A. making conversations more boring　　 B. making conversations livelier

C. making conversations smoother　　 D. making conversations more relaxing

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(Q = Question; A = Answer)

Situation I

Q: If someone sits right next to me in an empty movie theater, is it rude to move?

A: Maybe, but nobody will fault you for it. Chances are that close sitter doesn't realize he disturbs you, so he may miss your annoyance. You undoubtedly aren't the first person he's met who needs enough room. Forgive his bad judgment, move quietly and enjoy the show.

Situation II

Q: If I use the bathroom at a store, do I need to buy something?

A: Consider frequency and urgency. Is this a one-time or an emergency? If so, you don't have to buy anything, but it would be kind if you did. However, if you regularly use the bathroom at this place, then you are a customer, and you should act like one.

Situation III

Q: If someone is talking loudly on the bus, is there a nice way to ask him to keep it down?

A: No. Try other means.1) Stare at him until he gets aware of it and quiets down. 2) Lift your finger in a silence motion(动作) and smile. 3) Put on earphones and ignore him.

Situation IV

Q: If I remember my friend's birthday a day late, should I apologize or just wish her a happy birthday like nothing happened?

A: This is the reason why the word belated was invented. "Happy belated birthday!" is short for: "Well, I know I forgot, but then I remembered. Forgive me and happy birthday."

Situation V

Q: Can I lie about seeing a text because I was too busy or lazy to respond(回复) to it?

A: Don't lie. Receiving a text does not mean you need to respond to it. Why waste a perfectly good lie when the truth will serve? "Yes," you can say if ever asked, "I saw it." No explanation is needed as to why you don't respond.

1.You will get annoyed in a theater when ________.

A. a person is too active　　 B. a person sits too close to you

C. a person talks too loudly　　 D. a person is too rude to you

2.How will you quiet someone down in a public place?

A. By looking purposefully at him　　 B. By making fun of him continuously

C. By talking to him directly.　　 D. By pointing angrily at him.

3.The underlined word "belated" in Situation IV probably means ________.

A. predicted　　 B. returned　　 C. delayed　　 D. cancelled

4.What is the passage mainly about?

A. Different ways to change others’ manners.

B. Modern ways to mind your manners.

C. Proper manners to offer help to others.

D. Good manners to talk to people.

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(Q = Question; A = Answer)

Situation I

Q: If someone sits right next to me in an empty movie theater, is it rude to move?

A: Maybe, but nobody will fault you for it. Chances are that close sitter doesn't realize he disturbs you, so he may miss your annoyance. You undoubtedly aren't the first person he's met who needs enough room. Forgive his bad judgment, move quietly and enjoy the show.

Situation II

Q: If I use the bathroom at a store, do I need to buy something?

A: Consider frequency and urgency. Is this a one-time or an emergency? If so, you don't have to buy anything, but it would be kind if you did. However, if you regularly use the bathroom at this place, then you are a customer, and you should act like one.

Situation III

Q: If someone is talking loudly on the bus, is there a nice way to ask him to keep it down?

A: No. Try other means.1) Stare at him until he gets aware of it and quiets down. 2) Lift your finger in a silence motion(动作)and smile. 3) Put on earphones and ignore him.

Situation IV

Q: If I remember my friend's birthday a day late, should I apologize or just wish her a happy birthday like nothing happened?

A: This is the reason why the word belated was invented. "Happy belated birthday!" is short for: "Well, I know I forgot, but then I remembered. Forgive me and happy birthday."

Situation V

Q: Can I lie about seeing a text because I was too busy or lazy to respond(回复) to it?

A: Don't lie. Receiving a text does not mean you need to respond to it. Why waste a perfectly good lie when the truth will serve? "Yes," you can say if ever asked, "I saw it." No explanation is needed as to why you don't respond.

1.You will get annoyed in a theater when　 　　　　 .

A. a person is too active

B. a person is too rude to you

C. a person talks too loudly

D. a person sits too close to you

2.How will you quiet someone down in a public place?

A. By making fun of him continuously.

B. By looking purposefully at him.

C. By talking to him directly.

D. By pointing angrily at him.

3.The underlined word "belated" in Situation IV probably means　　　　 .

A. predicted　　 B. returned　　 C. cancelled　　 D. delayed

4.What is the passage mainly about?

A. Modern ways to mind your manners.

B. Different ways to change others' manners.

C. Proper manners to offer help to others.

D. Good manners to talk to people.

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Empathy is the ability to imagine what it must be like in someone else’s situation. It is an essential part of what it means to be human, to the extent that we are suspicious of anyone who does not show empathy in their behavior.

1. We read novels, watch television and go to the theatre, and part of our enjoyment comes from understanding the dilemma faced by the characters because we know how we would feel if we were in the same situation.

2. One study has shown animals displaying empathy towards other animals and towards humans. Creatures from across the animal kingdom such as bees and whales, as well as domestic pets, display behavior that suggests they cooperate with and protect each other.

In another study, psychiatrist Jules Masserman and his team conducted an experiment with monkeys in which the monkeys pulled one of two chains that released food. One chain simply released the food, while another gave an electric shock to a second monkey. The first monkey stopped pulling the chain that delivered the shock. 3. This empathetic behavior was observed in a number of monkeys.

The origin of empathy is probably the need for the young of all animal species to be cared for. They communicate this requirement by crying for attention and to show pain. Both human and non-human young were more likely to survive if their parents reacted positively to their needs. People and animals alike are social beings and are more likely to work together. 4. If we help others, we are also helping ourselves and so empathy is sensible and realistic.

We don’t always display empathy, however. Just as animals react aggressively to unknown creatures from their own or other species, humans tend to regard people they don’t know with suspicion. 5. Our unwillingness to trust anyone unfamiliar is as natural to us as our empathy towards those we know and love.

A. To feel empathy is not restricted to real life.

B. You can empathize with someone without feeling sympathy for them.

C. This fear of strangers will, we believe, protect us from personal danger.

D. It seemed to be willing to go hungry rather than see a fellow animal suffer.

E. However, it seems that in fact empathy may not be a quality unique to humans.

F. Empathy plays a role in that as it allows us to understand our fellow humans better.

G. It’s certainly difficult to understand an animal’s intention behind an emphatic response.

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Ten years ago I was visiting Costa Rica when I found I was in a bad situation. I only knew basic Spanish，and the only _______ I had was some coins and a return ticket to Guatemala in two weeks.

With the coins，I managed to arrive at Santa Rosa by bus. It was _______ in the middle of the night，but I could see some _______ in the distance，so I _______　 toward them.

I went _______ door to door，explaining my situation. “I can _______ and clean and look after your kids，I can do anything，can you give me a _______ ?”Everybody replied saying “Oh my gosh，but we are so _______.We have no extra food. Maybe you can try the next _______.”

Finally，I arrived at a Chinese restaurant，the owner of which was incredibly ________ .She told me that her son had a(n) ________ experience. At that time，some other people were very kind to him，and she remembered how ________ that made her feel. She called the Red Cross to ________me.With their help, I spent my ________ days in Costa Rica.

I've ________ all over the world. But this was one of the best trips，the best two ________ I ever had in my traveling life.

At first，I felt ________ and stupid for not traveling with a clear plan. But then I realized that when you’re in a position to be able to ________，it actually makes people feel happier. Being able to receive kindness is a ________ for other people as well. And kindness ________ more kindness in small ripples(涟漪).

1.A. possession B. file C. choice D. fortune

2.A. busy B. dark C. hot D. cold

3.A. stores B. bus-stops C. bookshops D. houses

4.A. wandered B. fled C. walked D. jumped

5.A. knocking B. hitting C. answering D. kicking

6.A. cook B. fish C. swim D. fight

7.A. coffee B. bed C. tip D. job

8.A. unlucky B. poor C. mean D. hard

9.A. company B. factory C. restaurant D. family

10.A. honest B. polite C. kind D. easygoing

11.A. similar B. different C. relaxing D. pleasant

12.A. tough B. grateful C. awkward D. warm

13.A. seize B. check C. find D. rescue

14.A. passing B. remaining C. rewarding D. exciting

15.A. surveyed B. driven C. studied D. traveled

16.A. days B. weeks C. months D. years

17.A. fortunate B. optimistic C. guilty D. curious

18.A. offer B. help C. receive D. repay

19.A. gift B. talent C. chance D. character

20.A. proves B. reflects C. forces D. inspires

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Tom is not _______ he was in the situation _______ he was pessimistic.

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Smile, when making an introduction

Every day we meet people in a number of business and social situations.1.It’s important to do so in a proper way, no matter whether you are introducing yourself to someone, or introducing two people to each other. To keep you aware of this, we have gathered tips to make a proper introduction.

Always stand when making an introduction

When you are seated and someone comes up to greet you, make the effort to stand up. 2.

Always maintain eye contact while making an introduction

Many people are not aware of the value of this simple action. 3.

Always introduce a person of less authority to one of greater authority

4. For example, when introducing your supervisor to a job candidate, you would give your supervisor’s name first.

In a situation where rank is unimportant, an introduction is based on sex and age

A man is presented to a woman and a younger woman to an older woman. What if you find yourself in a situation where you have forgotten the other person’s name? 5. By doing this, you will usually cause the other person to do the same. This is not the ideal situation, but it does happen to all of us.

A. Start with a handshake and reintroduce yourself.

B. When you make eye contact, you are giving a confident image.

C. The most important thing to remember is to say the most important person’s name first.

D. Standing up is the most important to meet a person.

E. By doing this, you show respect for yourself and the other person.

F. And the way we meet and greet them creates an impression.

G. By staring at the other person, you show your interest.

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Most people know that awkward feeling when you walk into an elevator with other people and try not to make eye contact(接触). But a new research suggests it may be down to a subconscious power struggle being played out as you make your way up and down.

A study found that people decide where they stand based on a micro social status，established within seconds of entering the lift.

Rebekah Rousi．a Ph. D．student in cognitive(认知)science，conducted an ethnographic(人种论)

Study of elevator behaviour in two of the tallest office buildings in Adelaide，Australia.As part of her research，she took a total of 30 lift rides in the two buildings，and discovered .There was an established order to where people tended to stand

In a blog she writes that more senior men seemed to direct themselves towards the back of the elevator She said：“In front of them were younger men，and in front of them were women of aII ages.”She also notice there

was a difference in where people directed their gaze(注视)half way through the ride．“Men watched the monitors，looked in the side mirrors(in one building)to see themseIves．And in the door mirrors(of the other building)to also watch others Women would watch the monitors and avoid eye contact with other users(unless in conversation)and the mirrors，”she writes．

She concluded it could be that people who are shyer stand toward the front，where they can’t see other passengers，whereas confident people stand in the back，where they have a　 view of everyone else.

1.The passage is mainly about　　　　

A. elevator riding manners　　

B communication in the elevator

C. elevator riders’ standing positions　

D. micro social status in the elevator

2.The underlined word“it”in the first paragraph probably refers to“　　　　 ”

A. an elevator　　 B．the new research　 C. eye contact　 D.social status

3.A person who stands in the back of the lift is probably 　　　

A confident　　 B shy　　 C honest

4.The conclusion of the research in the passage is 　　　　　　

A. subjective　　 B．objective　　 C critical　　　 D doubtful

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