When people travel in another city or country...

When  people    travel    in  another  city  or   country ,they  sometimes  stay  in  the  homes of the local people.  This is called   homestay  .   It  is    a  great  experience  because  you  can  meet  people    from   a  different  country   or  city  and  learn  something  new  about   that  place   .                                                                                       I  am  Wan  Li  from  China.  I came  to  the  UK   with  my  friends  for  a  short   visit  .    we   are  living   with  an English  couple   ,Mr.   and  Mrs.Green  ,in  the  west   of    London.    They   have    a    wonderful      four –bedroom  house   .      This   is  a new   house  .  It   has    two   bathrooms     and  a   garden    with  many    beautiful    flowers.   I   have   a   bedroom    of   my   own   .

There  are   some    shopping    centres    and     restaurants     near     the    house,     and   the  house   is  close   to   an     underground  station. It  takes   about  thirty  minutes  to  get  to   the  centre  of  London.

I  think   a  homestay   may  be   a  good   choice  for  you  if  it  is  your  first  time  to  visit  abroad .  The local  people  are  friendly  and  willing  to  help. If  you  happen  to  celebrate   the  holidays  with  them,  you  will  get  to  know  more  about    western  culture  and  customs.

1.The  underlined  word   homestay   in  the  passage  means_________.

2.Wan Li and his  friends  live with _______ in London.

3.There is ____________near  the  house.

4.How long does it take Wan Li  to get  to the centre of London from the  west of London?

5.When travelers to the Great Britain happen to celebrate the holidays with the local people they will learn more about___________.

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I have spent years of my life traveling all over the world. When I arrive in a new country or city, usually I am _1__ and go to bed. For this reason my first day or night in any__2__place is always quiet and very little happens.

But my first night in Algeciras was very different. This night was very__3__and unusual.

At that time Alseciras in Southern Spain was a dirty and__4__looked-after city. I arrived late in the evening by boat. As soon as I got off the boat, I went to look for a __5__ . I find a small one not far from the boat.

This hotel looked dirty and untidy from the outside. But I was very tired and did not know my __6__ around the city of Algecras. And so I decided to stay in this __7__ hotel on the quay (码头). I also decided to stay in this hotel for another__8__. The moon was full and it was a clear,  bright night. From the hotel I could_9__the sea. I could see the huge rock of Gibraltar in the bright moonlight.

The hotel had a narrow _10__and no name. When I went through this doorway, I had to climb up narrow and dark stairs to the first floor. I __11__ a small cupboard with a desk in front of it. This was the hotel office.

An untidy and tired woman was sitting beside the __12__. When I said I wanted a room for the night, she took me __13__some more stairs to a room on the second floor. Inside this room the landlord was sitting playing cards with some friends. He was__14__his game of cards and I was simply a nuisance (讨厌的人). He looked at me when the woman told him that I wanted a room, Then he said, Room Five, and   __15__to his game of cards.

1.                A．frightened      B．excited         C．tired D．satisfied

2.                A．old            B．new           C．famous   D．unknown

3.                A．interesting      B．common        C．forgetful  D．strange

4.                A．badly          B．well            C．wrongly  D．slowly

5.                A．guide          B．driver          C．hotel D．dinner

6.                A．friend          B．address         C．home    D．way

7.                A．small           B．large           C．expensive D．funny-looking

8.                A．memory        B．person         C．reason   D．sight-seeing

9.                A．look down      B．find out         C．study D．forget

10.               A．bedroom       B．doorway        C．stairs D．river

11.               A．ran out of       B．picked up       C．painted   D．came to

12.               A．bed           B．office          C．desk  D．doorway

13.               A．over           B．down          C．up   D．under

14.               A．tired of         B．enjoying        C．buying    D．throwing

15.               A．turned back     B．began          C．took back  D．finished

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Animals traveling from one country to another have to follow laws, just as people do. They don’t have passports, but they have to obey other rulers. Most countries have laws about animals coming into their country. The laws were made to stop the spread of illnesses that animals carry.

Traveling animals include cats and dogs going with their owners on trips. Others are rare animals going to zoos. Some are birds and fish on their way to pet shops.

Some animals can’t go into a country if their owners can’t prove that they have been vaccinated(接种疫苗)against certain illnesses. Others must be studied by animal doctors.

Sometimes animals must spend a month or more in a special place before they can enter a country. There, they are kept away from other animals before it is certain that they do not have illnesses. Only the people who can look after the animals can go near.

There are many different laws in each country. Anyone who wants to take a pet to another country should check with the government first. Laws are good for both people and animals.

根据上面短文内容，回答下列问题。

1.What must follow most countries’ laws?

__________________________________.

2.Why did these countries make these laws?

___________________________________.

3.Is the dog at my home called the traveling animal?

___________________________________.

4.What can these animals do if their owners can prove that they are healthy?

___________________________________.

5.How long must animals stay in a special place before they can enter a country?

___________________________________.

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Speaking two or more languages are useful. You can travel in another country easily. You can talk with strangers there. Ordering delicious food there is easy for you. Besides these things, speaking more languages is also good for you in many ways.

Adults who have spoken two languages seem to have better cognitive flexibility (认知灵活性), they are better able to accept a new thing than people who only speak one language. When they do the same work, people who know more language can finish more quickly. Nearly 324 people joined the experiment.

People, who learned a second language later in life, are also cleverer than those men who only know one language. They are better at reading. They can understand certain words in a different way, such as, the word “sport” in English and Chinese. They can understand it easily and fast.

Anyone can get Alzheimer (老年痴呆症). People who can speak two languages may develop the illness at least four years later than people who only speak one language. The result was got from 450 Alzheimer’s patients.

The study included 121 children. They all learn foreign languages. They can complete math problems faster. Their brains are better and they can make better decisions.

根据材料内容选择最佳答案，将其标号填入题前括号内。

1.The writer thinks foreign languages are ________.

A. necessary　　 B. useful　　 C. simple　　 D. difficult

2.The result of experiment on about ________ people shows that people speaking more languages can accept new things better that those who only speak one language.

A. 324　　 B. 121　　 C. 450　　 D. 230

3.How will people become if they learn a second language?

A. Braver.　　 B. Happier.　　 C. Friendlier.　　 D. Cleverer.

4.If people speaking only one language get Alzheimer at 65, Mr Green, who can speak several languages, may get Alzheimer earliest at ________.

A. 65.　　 B. 67　　 C. 69.　　 D. 71.

5.What does the passage mainly tell us?

A. Speaking more languages can help people read better.

B. Speaking more languages is good for people in many ways.

C. People who know more languages can finish work more quickly.

D. Children who speak more languages can solve math problems faster.

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How do people greet one another in countries around the world? A kiss, a hug, a handshake, or a bow? It depends on the country and culture.

In the USA, as in most places around the world, the handshake is a _________ greeting to show friendliness and trust.

In many places in _________, people prefer kiss to greeting, and _________ of them have very strict rules about how many times to kiss someone’s cheeks（脸颊）and on _________ cheek to start. Parisians kiss four times from cheek to cheek always with the left cheek first. If you are in Brittany, a city in the north-west of France, kiss three times; and in _________ parts of France, keep it to two. Two kisses are _________ the rule in Spain, Austria, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. In the Netherlands, people usually kiss three times; more kisses are for the elderly and close family members._________ is also a factor for Belgians, who kiss once for people as old as themselves, and three times for people ten years older.

_________, handshake and kissing are not the only ways to say hello around the world. In Japan, people usually _________ to greet each other. The different greetings around the world __________ make you confused（困惑的）. But don’t worry. When you are not sure, remember that a firm（坚定的）but gentle handshake, a smile, and an open mind won’t be wrong.

1.A.special B.common C.unusual D.wonderful

2.A.Europe B.Asia C.America D.Australia

3.A.none B.few C.some D.most

4.A.what B.that C.whose D.which

5.A.other B.another C.others D.the other

6.A.always B.also C.again D.already

7.A.Age B.Health C.Sex D.Nationality

8.A.More importantly B.At last C.For example D.Of course

9.A.bow B.shake hands C.kiss D.hug

10.A.may B.need C.shouldn’t D.can’t

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When our children were younger, it was popular for city people to buy a small farm in the country and ________a few animals there.

One of our new neighbors ________ducks. They seemed very lovely; however, they were ________ to run around in their yard and the neighbors’ yards—ours. Our vegetables were their favorite food. Often we would “shoo” the ducks home and want to know_ there wasn’t a fence to keep them.

One day, I asked her if sheher ducks were bringing trouble to my garden. She told me that they were her _  and he was away traveling. My attitude （态度） to her was bad. We realized that our neighbors were not planning to build a  ________, so our son built one .The ducks now stayed in their own yard. I didn’t see my neighbor again ________months later.

A women’s church group asked me to ________at their mother and daughter party. The topic was “Love”. Much to my ________，the first woman I saw when I walked into the church was my neighbor. I knew I could not speak about love to them when I hadn’t been __ my neighbor. So I walk ________to her and said sorry for my attitude. She forgave（原谅）me and then we talked a lot _ .

Do you have anybody like that in your life? Let me encourage（鼓励） ________，if at all possible, go to clear the air between you.

1.A. put                                B. keep                                 C. send                                  D. take

2.A. bought                              B. sold                                    C. dropped                           D. showed

3.A. made                             B. allowed                            C.  invited                           D. chosen

4.A. except                              B. but                                      C. without                   D. including

5.A. what                              B. why                                   C. if                                        D. when

6.A. saw                                B. understood                     C. thought                            D. realized

7.A. husband’s                     B. daughter’s                       C. wife’s                                D. grandma’s

8.A. fence                                      B. house                               C. home                                D. room

9.A. after                              B. before                              C. until                                  D. while

10.A. speak                                   B. talk                                    C. say                                     D. tell

11.A. happiness                            B. disappointment              C.sadness                             D. surprise

12.A.worried about                    B. patient  with                  C. strict with                         D. annoyed with

13.A. up                                B. along                                 C. around                             D. down

14.A. angrily                        B. seriously                          C. happily                    D. carefully

15.A. us                               B. you                                   C. ourselves                         D. Yourselves

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Different countries have different customs. When you travel to another countries，please follow their customs，just as the saying goes，“ .”

Very often people who travel to the United States forget to tip（付小费）.It is usual to tip porters who help carry your bags，taxi drivers and waiters. Waiters expect to get a 15% tip on the cost of your meal. Taxi drivers expect about the same amount.

In England，make sure to stand in line even if there are only two of you. It’s important to respect lines there. It’s a good idea to talk about the weather. It’s a favorite subject of conversation with the British.

In Spain，it’s a good idea to have a light meal in the afternoon if someone invites you for dinner. People have dinner very late，and restaurants do not generally open until after 9 pm.

In Arab countries，men kiss one another on the cheek（脸颊）. Your host may welcome you with a kiss on both cheeks. It is polite for you to do the same.

In Japan，people usually give personal or business cards to each other when they meet for the first time. When a person gives you a card，don’t put it into your pocket right away. The person expects you to read it.

Don’t forget to be careful of your body language to express something In conversation. A kind of body language that is acceptable in one culture may be impolite in another.

1.When you travel to the USA，you don’t need to tip .

A.porters B.waiters C.bus drivers D.taxi drivers

2.The missing sentence in the first paragraph should be“ .”

A.Love me，love my dog

B.He who laughs last laughs best

C.When in Rome，do as the Romans do

D.Where there is a will，there is a way

3.The underline word “porters” in the passage means .

A.搬运工 B.清洁工 C.接线员 D.售票员

4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage ?

A.In Spain，People usually have dinner very early

B.In England，It’s a not polite to talk about the weather

C.In Arab countries，men kiss one another on the cheek

D.In Japan you should not read the business card as soon as you get it.

5.What，s the best title of the passage ？

A.How to Tip B.Body Language

C.When to Have Dinner D.Advice to International Travelers

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Different countries have different customs. When you travel to another countries，please follow their customs，just as the saying goes，“             .”

Very often people who travel to the United States forget to tip（付小费）.It is usual to tip porters who help carry your bags，taxi drivers and waiters. Waiters expect to get a 15% tip on the cost of your meal. Taxi drivers expect about the same amount.

In England，make sure to stand in line even if there are only two of you. It’s important to respect lines there. It’s a good idea to talk about the weather. It’s a favorite subject of conversation with the British.

In Spain，it’s a good idea to have a light meal in the afternoon if someone invites you for dinner. People have dinner very late，and restaurants do not generally open until after 9 pm.

In Arab countries，men kiss one another on the cheek（脸颊）. Your host may welcome you with a kiss on both cheeks. It is polite for you to do the same.

In Japan，people usually give personal or business cards to each other when they meet for the first time. When a person gives you a card，don’t put it into your pocket right away. The person expects you to read it.

Don’t forget to be careful of your body language to express something In conversation. A kind of body language that is acceptable in one culture may be impolite in another.

1.When you travel to the USA，you don’t need to tip           .

A. porters        B. waiters        C. 70 minutes       D. 90 minutes

2.The missing sentence in the first paragraph should be“         .”

A. Love me，love my dog

B. He who laughs last laughs best

C. When in Rome，do as the Romans do

D. Where there is a will，there is a way

3.The underline word “porters” in the passage means                 .

A. 搬运工          B.清洁工            C.接线员              D. 售票员

4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage ?

A. In Spain，People usually have dinner very early

B. In England，It’s a not polite to talk about the weather

C. In Arab countries，men kiss one another on the cheek

D. In Japan you should not read the business card as soon as you get it.

5.What，s the best title of the passage ？

A. How to Tip           B Body Language

C When to Have Dinner   D Advice to International Travelers

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Different countries have different customs. When you travel to another country, please follow their customs, just as the saying goes, “　　　　　　　　 .”

Very often people who travel to the United States forget to tip （付小费）. It is usual to tip porters who help carry your bags, taxi drivers and waiters. Waiters expect to get a 15% tip on the cost of your meal. Taxi drivers expect about the same amount.

In England, make sure to stand in line even if there are only two of you. It’s important to respect lines there. It’s a good idea to talk about the weather. It’s a favourite subject of conversation with the British.

In Spain, it’s a good idea to have a light meal in the afternoon if someone invites you for dinner. People have dinner very late, and restaurants do not generally open until after 9 pm.

In Arab countries, men kiss one another on the cheek（脸颊）. Your host may welcome you with a kiss on both cheeks. It is polite for you to do the same.

In Japan, people usually give personal or business cards to each other when they meet for the first time. When a person gives you a card, don’t put it into your pocket right away. The person expects you to read it.

Don’t forget to be careful of your body language to express something in a conversation. A kind of body language that is used in one culture may be impolite in another.

1.The missing sentences in the first paragraph should be “　　　　　　　　 .”

A．Love me, love my dog.

B．He who laughs last laughs best.

C．When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

D．Where there is a will, there is a way.

2.When you travel to the USA, you don’t need to tip _________.

A．porters　　　　　 B．waiters

C．actors　　　　　　 D．taxi drivers

3.The underline work “porters” in the passage means _________.

A．搬运工　　　　　 B．清洁工

C．接线员　　　　 D．售票员

4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．In Spain, people usually have dinner very early.

B．In England, it’s not polite to talk about the weather.

C．In Arab countries, men kiss one another on the cheek.

D．In Japan you should not read the business card as soon as you get it.

5.What’s the best title of the passage?

A．How to tip.

B．Body Language.

C．When to Have Dinner.

D．Advice to International Travellers.

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Different countries have different customs. When you travel to another country, please follow their customs, just as the saying goes, “________. ”

Very often people who travel to the United States forget to tip (付小费). It is usual to tip porters who help carry your bags, taxi drivers and waiters. Waiters expect to get a 15% tip on the cost of your meal. Taxi drivers expect about the same amount.

In England, make sure to stand in line even if there are only two of you. It’s important to respect lines there. It’s a good idea to talk about the weather. It’s a favourite subject of conversation with the British.

In Spain, it’s a good idea to have a light meal in the afternoon if someone invites you for dinner. People have dinner very late, and restaurants do not generally open until after 9 pm.

In Arab countries, men kiss one another on the cheek. Your host may welcome you with a kiss on both cheeks. It is polite for you to do the same.

In Japan, people usually give personal or business cards to each other when they meet for the first time. When a person gives you a card, don’t put it into your pocket right away. The person expects you to read it.

Don’t forget to be careful of your body language to express something in a conversation. A kind of body language that is used in one culture may be impolite in another.

1.When you travel to the USA, you don’t need to tip _________.

A．porters           B．waiters           C．actors            D．taxi drivers

2.The missing sentences in the first paragraph should be “________. ”

A．Love me, love my dog.

B．He who laughs last laughs best.

C．When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

D．Where there is a will, there is a way.

3.The underline work “porters” in the passage means _________.

A．搬运工           B．清洁工           C．接线员           D．售票员

4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．In Spain, people usually have dinner very early.

B．In England, it’s not polite to talk about the weather.

C．In Arab countries, men kiss one another on the cheek.

D．In Japan you should not read the business card as soon as you get it.

5.What’s the best title of the passage?

A．How to tip.

B．Body Language.

C．When to Have Dinner.

D．Advice to International Travellers.

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