If you travel around the world, you will be surprised to find that some foreign customs can be so different from your own.

A visitor to India would remember that people there think it impolite to use the left hand for passing food at table. The left hand is used for washing yourself. Also in India, 'when you see a man shaking his head, you may think he is disagreeing. But in many parts of India a shake of the head shows agreement or acceptance. Nodding your head when you are offered a drink in Bulgaria is likely to leave you thirsty. In that country you shake your head to say "yes'--a nod means "no". The Arabs are famous for their hospitality(好客). At a meal in the Arabic countries, you will find that any drinking vessel(器皿) is filled again and again as soon as you drain it. The way to show that you have had enough is to take the cup or glass in your hand and give it a little shake from side to side or place your hand over the top.

In Europe it is quite usual to cross your legs when sitting talking to someone, even at an important meeting. Doing this when meeting an important person in Thailand, however, could make him or her unhappy. It is considered too informal an attitude for such an occasion. Also when in Thailand you are not supposed to touch the head of an adult-- it's just not done. In Japan, it is quite usual for men to plan evening entertainment for themselves and leave their wives at home. In Europe such attitudes are disappearing.

Customs differ from country to country. Visitors may be at a loss as to what to do in a foreign environment. Remember the rule: when in Rome, do as the Romans do.

1.In which country a left-hand is not welcomed?

A. Thailand. B. India. C. Japan. D. Bulgaria.

2.In many parts of India, if someone shakes his head at another, it shows that he

A. agrees B. disagrees C. refuses D. shocks

3.Which of the following is NOT polite in Europe?

A. To cross your legs.

B. To touch the head of an adult.

C. To drain the glass in your hand.

D. Men planning evening entertainment, leaving their wives at home.

4.If you don~t know the customs in another country, the golden rule to follow is

A. to do in your own way B. to do nothing

C. to visit home only D. to do as the natives do

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1.An earthquake _____________ the area yesterday. Luckily few people were hurt.

2.I will go with you _______________you are telling me the truth.

3.The rice _____________ in South China tastes good.

4.I _____________ have any spare time for my hobbies.

5.I don’t like ______________ days. I can't see things clearly at all!

1.Tom is _________ (happy). He cannot find his new camera. Where is it?

2.The climbers tried their best and reached the top of the mountain ________ (success) at last.

3.Do you know that _________ (wolf) are group animals?

4.Children, please look after _________ (you) when your mother is not at home.

5.The _________ (one) of January is New Year's Day.

One sunny afternoon Bernard Shaw was having a walk in the quiet field. The air was fresh and the view was beautiful. While he 1. (walk), a bike rider ran into him. Mr Shaw 2.(fall) to the ground. The rider was very sorry. He got off his bike 3.(help) Mr Shaw get up. Luckily, Mr Shaw 4.(not hurt). "I'm so sorry!" said the rider. "Oh, no," said Bernard Shaw. "I should 5. (say) sorry. I'm sorry for not 6. (give) luck to you." Mr Shaw looked at the puzzled rider and added, "If you killed me, you know, you would be famous all over the world."

World Tai Chi and Qigong Day is an event held on the last Saturday of April each year, which promotes(倡导) practices of Tgi Chi and Qigong. Especially, followers of Tai Chi and Qigong hope to educate the world about the health benefits (益处) of the two exercises. The World Tai Chi Day website says it is also a day to help get people in touch with teachers and healing(治疗) centres. This event, which started in 1999, joins people in over 65 countries. That number grows every year as Tai Chi becomes better known. Celebrations include Tai Chi exhibitions in many cities around the world. The day is recognized by the World Health Organization.

Tai Chi is actually a Chinese martial art, also called Wushu. Now it is not used for self-defence, but is instead practised for health reasons. Doctors say it has benefits for those who have heart and blood pressure problems. Many people who practise it say it makes them live longer. Tai Chi is famous around the world, for its followers practise it in parks. A type of Tai Chi with just 42 movements, was a sport in the 11th Asian Games in There are attempts(尝试) to make it an Olympic event.

Researchers say that nearly two thirds of children don't get enough sleep, and this can make them nervous and slower at school. So how long should young people sleep each night? The answer is between 8 and 10 hours. If you don't get enough sleep at night, you'll have less energy the next day.

A report shows that children sleep less because they have TVs and computers in their rooms, and busy parents don't read to their younger children at night any more. The traditional "bedtime story" helps children to relax and fall asleep peacefully. Children with TVs and computers in their bedrooms were more likely to sleep badly, and to get less than eight hours' sleep. Even losing one hour's sleep a night can mean that children do worse than usual at school.

British scientists think that your brain keeps working while you're asleep. To show that they were right, they have done an experiment. They gave two groups of people a problem to work out. One group went to sleep, and the other group stayed awake. You want to know the result? The people who slept worked out the answer more quickly. Researchers explained that their brains were trying to find the answer while the people were asleep. So, make sure you get enough sleep tonight, 'and you'll be at your best tomorrow !

1.How long should the young sleep every night?

________________________________________

2.What does the writer think of the traditional "bedtime story"?

________________________________________

3.Are the children with computers in their bedrooms more likely to sleep better?

________________________________________

4.In the last paragraph, what does the experiment show us?

________________________________________

5.What does the passage mainly try to tell us?

________________________________________

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—Do you often play _________ soccer with your friends?

—No, I don’t like sports. I often play ________ piano in my free time.

A. a, the    B. the, /       C. /, the     D. the, a

How many people will come to Beijing for the Olympic Games in 2008?

　　　— It’s hard to say. _______ people, I think.

A. Million of B. Millions of C. Two millions of D. Two million of

—Do you like communicating with your friends on QQ or MSN?

—____. I’d rather ____ the mobile phone.

A. Either, use B. Neither, use

C. Both, not to use D. Neither, to use