After visiting Harbin, most of the foreign fr...

(2013·东北四市一模)After visiting Harbin, most of the foreign friends said they would never forget the time ________ they had spent.

A．that      B．what

C．when      D．at which

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After visiting Harbin, most of the foreign friends said they would never forget the time ________ they had spent.

A．that　     B．what

C．when　     D．at which

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Saying “thank you” is probably the first thing most of us learn to do in a foreign language. After all, we’re brought up to be polite, and it is important to make a good impression upon other people — especially across national divides.

So, what exactly are you supposed to say when “thank you” is only the 20th most popular way to express gratitude? According to a recent survey, 19 other ways of expressing appreciation finished ahead of “thank you” in a poll of 3,000 people.

Pollsters(民测调查员) found almost half of those asked preferred the more informal “cheers”, while others liked to use such expressions as “ta”, “great” and “nice one”.

So, just what is the appropriate form of words to express your thanks?

Fortunately, the clue is in the language itself. “Cheers”, despite its popularity, is considered an informal way to say thank you — and this is a definite clue as to when you can best use it.

For instance, when going for a drink with friends, a smile and a “cheers” by way of thanks is not only appropriate to the situation, it is also culturally accurate.

“Ta”, originated from the Danish word “tak”, was the second-most popular expression of thanks, and is also commonly used in informal situations, along with phrases such as “nice one”, and “brilliant”. Interestingly, one word that didn’t make it into the top 20 was “thanks”, Thank you is shorter, more informal cousin.

“Thanks” can be useful, as it is able to bridge the divide between the formality of “thank you” and the downright relaxed “cheers”.

Certain words can double as an expression of thanks as well as delight. Again, the words themselves offer the clue as to when best to use them.

For example, words like “awesome”, “brilliant” and “you star” featured highly in the new poll and they can hint at both your pleasure at someone’s action, as well as serving to express your thanks. If you are on the receiving end of a “new” thank you, you can respond with a simple “no problem”, or “sure”.

Of course, in certain circumstances, a simple wave, nod or smile may be appropriate. For instance, if a car driver slows down to let you cross the road, simply raising your hand in acknowledgement is enough to show that you appreciate the driver’s consideration.

Sometimes, formality is necessary, and “thank you” is still the best choice in such situations. But students should not worry about when exactly to use certain expressions.

Many people in Western countries are worried that good manners are in decline. People are tired of seeing their acts of kindness and service pass without comment. So don’t think your “thank you” is clumsy or awkwardly formal. The chances are, if you said “thank you”, you made someone’s day. You star.

1.We can tell from the results of the poll that __________.

A．people are unconcerned about politeness nowadays.

B．“thank you” remains the best expression of gratitude.

C．there is a variety of expressions of appreciation.

D．there are more formal expressions than informal ones.

2.According to the passage, which is an appropriate response to “awesome” or “brilliant”?

A．Thanks.           B．Sure.             C．Nice one.          D．Cheers. .

3.In the last paragraph the author encourages people to________.

A．show their gratitude to others.             B．behave themselves well.

C．continue their acts of kindness.             D．stop worrying about bad manners.

4.Which of the following can serve as the best title of this passage?

A．How to Appear More Polite .               B．Ways to Show Gratitude.

C．Never hesitate to Say “Thank You”.        D．Good Manners in Decline!

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The Whites stayed in England for half a month, ________ they visited most of the tourist spots there.

A．when            B．from which        C．during which time   D．since when

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In the fall of 1988, I visited many Buddhist temples, but after a while they all began to fade from my memories. However, there was one temple that left a great impression in my heart.

It is called the Temple of the Golden Buddha. After walking around it and taking some photos, I walked over to a glass case, next to which was a typewritten page describing the history of this magnificent piece of art.

Back in 1957 a group of monks from a monastery(修道院) had to relocate a clay Buddha from their temple to a new location. The monastery was to be relocated to make room for the development of a highway. When the crane(吊车)began to lift it, the weight of was so large that it began to crack. What’s more, rain began to fall, The head monk decided to lower the statue back to the ground and cover it with a large oilcloth to protect it from the rain.

Later that evening the head monk went to check on the Buddha. He shined his flash- light under the oilcloth to see if the Buddha was staying dry. As the light reached the crack, he noticed a little beam shining back and thought it strange. As he took a closer look at this beam of light, he wondered if there might be something underneath the clay. He went to fetch a chisel and hammer from the monastery and began to chip away at the clay. As he knocked off pieces of clay, the little beam grew brighter and bigger. Many hours of labor went by before the monk stood face to face with the extraordinary solid-gold Buddha.

Historians believe that several hundred years before the head monk’s discovery, the army was about to invade the country. The monks, realizing that their country would soon be attacked, covered their precious golden Buddha with an outer covering of clay in order to keep their treasure from being robbed by the enemy.

Unfortunately, it appears that the enemy killed all the monks, and the well-kept secret of the golden Buddha remained uncovered until the day in 1957.

As I flew home I began to think to myself, “We are all like the clay Buddha covered with a shell of hardness created out of fear, and yet underneath each of us is a ‘golden Buddha’, agolden Christ, or a ‘golden spirit,’ which is our real self. Somewhere along the way, between the ages of two and nine, we begin to cover up our’ golden spirit,’ our natural self. Much like the monk with the hammer and the chisel, our task now is to discover our true spirit once again.”

1.What made the monks cover the Buddha with a large oilcloth?

A. Hiding it from being stolen.

B. Protecting it from the rain.

C. Protecting it from being damaged.

D. Avoiding being seen.

2.Why was the author greatly impressed by the golden Buddha?

A. Because he likes it very much.

B. Because it differs from others.

C. Because of its history.

D. Because of the protection of the monk.

3.What might be the best title of the passage?

A. Visiting Buddhist Temples

B. The Golden Buddha

C. Protecting Their Country

D. Relocating the Buddha

4.What advice is given to us according to the passage?

A. Covering up ourselves.

B. Finding the truth.

C. Discovering our true spirit.

D. Building up our belief.

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Most firms in China prefer applicants with foreign degrees when they advertise for employees,___ the hopes of those who hold domestic master’s or doctor’s degrees.

A.ruining B.ruined C.to ruin D.having ruined

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Every year, millions of people visit the Palace Museum, and many of __ are foreigners.

　A. them 　　B. that 　　C. whom 　　D. what

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Recently, the Chinese government gave some examples of _______ Dalai Lama’s visiting  foreign countries had affected China.

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For many foreigners who have visited or worked in China, one of their strong impressions is that the country is very safe. Here , you can go out alone late at night to eat at a food stand without feeling nervous. You can also let your younger children ride public transport all by themselves without worrying about their safety.

This year, 2018 , marks 8 special anniversary of the launching of the reform and opening up policy, which took place two score years ago in China. Over the past few decades, the country has achieved fast economic growth, while social peace and stability have been maintained(维护) to the fullest extent at the lowest cost. Of course, there are still unsolved problems. However, from the overall aspect, Chinese society remains harmonious and safe. In my eyes , this should be attributed(归于) largely to the cultural ;economic and political environment of the country.

A society can be stable and orderly only when its people can lead a prosperous(繁荣的) life. After the introduction of the reform and opening up policy, China achieved fast economic growth and significant scientific and technological progress. In the meantime, the Chinese government has taken various measures such 2s those to fight corruption, reduce poverty and promote the rule of law, in order to uphold social equity. Thanks to these efforts, the potential factors that might cause social problems have been greatly reduced.

Apart from government departments including the police and judicial(司法的) departments , the general public also contributes much to social governance. The development of information technology has created new ways of linking the police and the public. By jointly fighting crimes in such ways, the public and the police have developed an ever-increasing level of mutual trust and positive interaction.

The safety and stability in China did not come easily. Rather; it should be attributed to the efforts made by 1.3 ‘billion people. For both Chinese and foreigners living in the country, the sense of safety and security is very precious.

1.The main idea of the passage is that　　　　　　　　 .

A. China has achieved fast economic growth and people are becoming rich

B. the Chinese government has taken various measures to fight social problems

C. the police and judicial departments work more effectively to maintain social stability

D. various factors contribute to the stability and safety of present China

2.In which year was the reform and opening up policy launched in China?

A. In 1968.

B. In 1978.

C. In 1988.

D. In 2008.

3.Which of the following can be concluded according to the passage?

A. Most foreigners lack a sense of safety when staying in China.

B. Government departments rather than the general public play an important role in keeping social peace and stability.

C. People’s prosperous life in a country can lead to a stable and orderly society.

D. Four basic reasons are listed throughout the passage for China’s stability and safety.

4.What is the tone of the text?

A. Negative.

B. Positive.

C. Humorous.

D. Doubtful.

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When asked______ they needed most, the kids said they wanted to feel important and loved.

A. whether             B. that            C. what                D. why

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