If you're traveling to the United States，you ...

If you're traveling to the United States，you need to understand the common way to say hello－a handshake. Friends shake hands. Women，men and even children can shake hands.

Shaking hands also seems simple，but there are some important things to remember. When you shake hands，you must look into the other person's eyes the whole time you're shaking hands.

Shake hands strongly. If you give a weak handshake，the other person might think that you're not kind. He / She might also feel that you don't like him / her or you don't want to touch him / her. Shake hands with men and women the same way. If you shake hands with a very old person or a small child，be careful not to hurt them.

Some people don't know how long to keep shaking. The most common handshake should have three shakes and then you should let go. Don't worry if Americans shake hands a little longer.

Your handshake is like your smile. It's special to you. You need to find a comfortable strong handshake that shows what you are like. Because the handshake allows people to touch，the hand should be warm，clean and dry.

Warm：Put your hands into your pockets before you shake hands. This will warm them.

Clean：If you know you're going to meet someone，wash your hands so they'll be clean.

Dry：Everyone gets nervous and your hands may get wet. It isn't a good feeling for the other person. Again，put your hands into your pockets. This will dry them.

1.When you stay in the USA，the common way to greet is to ________.

A. bow　　 B. kiss　　 C. hug　　 D. shake hands

2.If you give a weak handshake in America，the other person might think that you're ________.

A. unfriendly　　 B. brave　　 C. friendly　　 D. outgoing

3.What should you do when you shake hands with a very old person or a small child?

A. You must shake hands strongly.

B. You should be careful not to hurt them.

C. You should hold their hands for a long time.

D. You needn't look into their eyes the whole time.

4.The most common handshake should have ________ shakes，and then you should let go.

A. three　　 B. four　　 C. five　　 D. six

5.Which of the following can be the BEST title for the passage?

A. How to Greet in the USA

B. The Meaning of Handshake

C. Tips for Shaking Hands with Americans

D. Ways to Keep Hands Warm，Clean and Dry

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In the United States, it is not usual to telephone someone early in the morning. If you telephone early in the day, while he is shaving or having breakfast, the time of the call shows that the matter is very important and requires immediate(立即的) attention. So it is with the telephone calls made after 11:00 pm. If someone receives a call during sleeping hours, he may think that it’s a matter of life and death. The time chosen for the call communicates its importance.

In social life, time plays a very important part. In the USA guests are likely to feel they are not highly regarded if the invitation to a dinner party reaches them only three or four days before the party date. But it is not true in all countries. In other areas of the world, it may be thought silly to make an appointment(约会) too far ahead because plans which are made for a date more than a week away may be forgotten. The meaning of time is not the same in different cultures that treat time differently; being on time is valued highly in American life, for example. If people are not on time, they may be regarded as impolite or not fully responsible(责任). In the USA no one would think of keeping a business friend for an hour; it would be too impolite. A person who is 5 minutes late is asked to make a shout apology (道歉). If he is less than 5 minutes late, he will say a few words of explanation(解释), though perhaps he will not complete the sentence.

1.A call at midnight would mean_________.

A．the matter is less important

B．the matter is too difficult to handle

C．the matter requires immediate attention

D．it is a matter of life and death

2.According to the passage, time plays a very important part in__________.

A．everyday life                           B．personal life

C．getting along with others                  D．business

3.In the passage, the writer suggests that invitation cards should be sent___________.

A．three or four days before the party date in all cultures

B．three or four days before the party date in some cultures

C．three or four days before the party date in the USA

D．at your chosen time

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If you ask me to tell how to get along in the United States, I think the following “do's” and “don'ts” would be helpful.

Generally speaking, it isn't easy to find anyone to talk to in a busy city, so you should try to do the following. First, get or borrow a dog! Walk him several times a day! Americans love dogs and cats and usually stop to talk to anyone with a dog. Then, try to eat in a restaurant. People generally share the same table and will sometimes talk to you if they see you are new there. Next, take your dirty clothes to a laundry(洗衣店)! It takes about an hour to wash and dry them and people there often pass the time talking with each other. Always ask for information from a woman if you are a man, and from a man, if you are a woman! Learn to say, “Please” “Thank you” and “You're welcome” and use them all the time!

There are some things you shouldn't do. Don't tell the truth when people ask, “How are you?” The only answer they want is “Fine”. Never ask people their age—especially(尤其) women! Everyone wants to be young. Don't tell heavy people they are fat. Tell them they are losing weight. Everyone wants to be thin. Don't be late when meeting people! When someone says six o'clock, be sure to be there by six. Americans respect time and want everyone to be “on time”.

1. It isn't easy to find anyone to talk to in the USA because ________.

A. the streets are empty　　 B. you are new there

C. people there are busy　　 D. you don't have time

2.Americans like talking to ________.

A. dogs and cats　 B. women

C. men　 　　　　　　 D. those who are walking a dog

3. When talking to people there, you may say ________.

A. “How are you?”

B. “How old are you?”

C. “What is your weight?”

D. “You seem to be fat.”

4. The words “heavy people” means ________.

A. people who do heavy work

B. people who are important

C. people who are thin

D. people who are fat

5. If you visit a friend, you ________.

A. can be there at any time

B. may be there a little late

C. had better arrive every early

D. should be there at the right time

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If you ask me to tell how to get along in the United States, I think the following “do's” and “don'ts” would be helpful.

Generally speaking, it isn't easy to find anyone to talk to in a busy city, so you should try to do the following. First, get or borrow a dog! Walk him several times a day! Americans love dogs and cats and usually stop to talk to anyone with a dog. Then, try to eat in a restaurant. People generally share the same table and will sometimes talk to you if they see you are new there. Next, take your dirty clothes to a laundry(洗衣店)! It takes about an hour to wash and dry them and people there often pass the time talking with each other. Always ask for information from a woman if you are a man, and from a man, if you are a woman! Learn to say, “Please” “Thank you” and “You're welcome” and use them all the time!

There are some things you shouldn't do. Don't tell the truth when people ask, “How are you?” The only answer they want is “Fine”. Never ask people their age—especially(尤其) women! Everyone wants to be young. Don't tell heavy people they are fat. Tell them they are losing weight. Everyone wants to be thin. Don't be late when meeting people! When someone says six o'clock, be sure to be there by six. Americans respect time and want everyone to be “on time”.

1.It isn't easy to find anyone to talk to in the USA because ________.

A. the streets are empty　　 B. you are new there

C. people there are busy　　 D. you don't have time

2.Americans like talking to ________.

A. dogs and cats　 B. women

C. men　　　　　　 　 D. those who are walking a dog

3.When talking to people there, you may say ________.

A. “How are you?”　　　 　　　　 B. “How old are you?”

C. “What is your weight?”　　 D. “You seem to be fat.”

4.The words “heavy people” means ________.

A. people who do heavy work　 B. people who are important

C. people who are thin　　 　　 D. people who are fat

5.If you visit a friend, you ________.

A. can be there at any time

B. may be there a little late

C. had better arrive every early

D. should be there at the right time

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If you ask me to tell how to get along in the United States, I think the following “do's” and “don'ts” would be helpful.

Generally speaking, it isn't easy to find anyone to talk to in a busy city, so you should try to do the following. First, get or borrow a dog! Walk him several times a day! Americans love dogs and cats and usually stop to talk to anyone with a dog. Then, try to eat in a restaurant. People generally share the same table and will sometimes talk to you if they see you are new there. Next, take your dirty clothes to a laundry(洗衣店)! It takes about an hour to wash and dry them and people there often pass the time talking with each other. Always ask for information from a woman if you are a man, and from a man, if you are a woman! Learn to say, “Please” “Thank you” and “You're welcome” and use them all the time!

There are some things you shouldn't do. Don't tell the truth when people ask, “How are you?” The only answer they want is “Fine”. Never ask people their age—especially(尤其) women! Everyone wants to be young. Don't tell heavy people they are fat. Tell them they are losing weight. Everyone wants to be thin. Don't be late when meeting people! When someone says six o'clock, be sure to be there by six. Americans respect time and want everyone to be “on time”.

1.It isn't easy to find anyone to talk to in the USA because ________.

A. the streets are empty　　 B. you are new there

C. people there are busy　　 D. you don't have time

2.Americans like talking to ________.

A. dogs and cats　 B. women

C. men　　　　　　　　 D. those who are walking a dog

3. When talking to people there, you may say ________.

A. “How are you?”

B. “How old are you?”

C. “What is your weight?”

D. “You seem to be fat.”

4. The words “heavy people” means ________.

A. people who do heavy work

B. people who are important

C. people who are thin

D. people who are fat

5. If you visit a friend, you ________.

A. can be there at any time

B. may be there a little late

C. had better arrive every early

D. should be there at the right time

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（丰台一模）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。

If you’re going to travel the world this summer, you should make up a travel budget (预算) before you hit the road. This budget will help you know how much

you need to save before leaving home so that you don’t need to call mom and dad, begging for help halfway through your trip. Here are three tips to help you plan your money for the trip you have planned for this summer vacation.

Pick a location that fits your budget

The countries you choose to visit will have the greatest influence on the necessary size of your travel budget. Road tripping across America or backpacking through Europe, while popular, are two of the more expensive choices for a vacation. In contrast, a visit to Asia or South America will be much less expensive than back home.

“Fun” activities are expensive

It seems to be necessary to plan your travel budget around three major costs…

1.Transportation

2.Hotels

3.Food

Paying for these necessities is part of travel, but you might be surprised to learn that they could add up to less than half of the money you’ll spend abroad. If you’re like me, your “dream vacation” includes more than sitting in your hotel bed.

When I was living in Chiang Mai, Thailand, I owned a small apartment and ate delicious Asian noodles 3 times per day. With the room at $5 per night and meals for $1, I spent about $8 per day.

One of the coolest things to do in Chiang Mai is to go on a zip line adventure. It cost me $60 to get into the trees, which is about what I paid to live for 1 week in

Thailand. If you want to go on an excursion (远足) every day, you’ll easily spend

five times as much on “fun” as you do on necessities. This is true all over the world, so make sure you plan excursions into your travel budget ahead of time.

● Plan for the unexpected

You won’t always be prepared for everything that comes your way while traveling. You need at least $1,000 to help you deal with the unexpected.

First, there’s the good kind of unexpected…

When I was traveling through France on my summer vacation three years ago,

I had no idea that the annual bull running festival (奔牛节) was happening in Spain. A traveler who had just arrived from Spain told me about the festival and because I had some extra money I was able to change my plans and attend!

There’s also the bad kind of unexpected…

When I entered Thailand, I forgot my visa expiration date (签证截止日期). I

ended up overstaying by nearly 1 month! When I crossed the border (边境), I was politely told I needed to pay the Thai government nearly $400!

Giving yourself some extra money is very important to your safety and the enjoyment of your trip.

1.What should you do if you’re going to travel the world?

2.How much did the writer spend getting into the trees in Thailand?

3.What does the writer think of going on an excursion?

4.Why could the writer attend the annual bull running festival?

5.What’s the passage mainly about?

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Are you carrying too much on your back at school? You’re not alone. Experts in the United States are worried that young students are having back and neck problems as a result of carrying too much in their schoolbags. “It hurts my back when I run,” said Oberlin Reyes, a student in Virginia. ”It’s hard to get up the stairs with my schoolbag, because it’s too heavy. ”They had common schoolbags with two straps　 (带子) to carry them, but a number of students with heavy books use a special bag which have wheels and can roll on the ground.

Shirley Park, whose schoolbag weighed 10 kilograms, said she changed to rolling one because she was starting to have back pain. How much is too much? Experts say students should carry no more than 10 to 15 percent of their own body weight.

A few students had one suggestion to lighten the schoolbag; less homework.

Here are Doctors’ suggestions:

①Lighten the schoolbag. Clean out binders(活页材料)and take home only the books you need that night.

②Wide straps are better. They send out the weight over your shoulders more evenly(均匀).

And be sure to wear both straps rather than hanging the pack over one shoulder.

③Pack smart. The heavier things should be packed closed to the back.

④Bend both knees when you pick up the bag, and don’t just bend over at the waist(腰).

1.What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The problem of student’s school life.

B. The problem made by too much homework

C. What is the best backpack for a student

D. How to make students’ schoolbag light.

2.According to the underlined sentence, from a few students’ suggestion, we know 　　　　 .

A. students have to do too much homework

B. The more books in the schoolbag, the better.

C. Schoolbags without wheels are bad for students.

D. too much homework leaves students no free time.

3.According to the passage, it’s better for a student of 40 kilograms to carry a bag of 　　　　

at most by the words of experts.

A. 10kg　　 B. 8kg　　 C. 6kg　　 D. 7kg

4.If students follow the doctor’s suggestions, they 　　　　 .

A. will have fewer books but learn better　　 B. can learn how to help themselves

C. may feel their schoolbags are lighter　　 D. will know how to wear backpacks.

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You_______ to the party if you're so busy.

A. not need coming　　　　　     B. needn't come　　　　　　　     C. don't need come

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You_______ to the party if you're so busy.

A. don't need come　　         　　 B. not need coming

C. needn't come　 　　　　             D. need not to come

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You_______ to the party if you're so busy.

A. don't need come　　         　　　　 B. not need coming

C. needn't come　 　　　　             D. need not to come

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