Etiquette is not the same in every culture or in every situation.

For example,standing very close to the person you are talking with is quite common in some Asian countries. However,if you do this in Europe,some European people might feel uncomfortable. Even in China,we all know that etiquette is not the same in all situations. Perhaps we think that talking loudly in our own homes is fine,but there are other places where talking loudly is not allowed. For example,most people would agree that talking loudly in a library,a museum,or a movie theater is rude.

If we see someone breaking the rules of etiquette,we may politely give them some suggestions. Perhaps one of the most polite ways is to ask someone, "Would you mind doing this?" or "Would you mind not doing that?" For example,if someone cuts in front of you in a line,you could ask them, "Sorry,would you mind joining the line?" If someone is smoking on the bus,you could ask, "Excuse me,could you please put out that cigarette?" People don't usually like to be criticized,so we have to be careful how we do this.

Although rules of etiquette can often be different,some rules are the same almost everywhere in the world!For example,dropping litter is almost never allowed. If you see someone you know doing this,you can ask him, "Would you mind picking it up?"

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46. Etiquette in every        may be         .

47. It is very        in some Asian countries to        close to the person you are talking with.

48. You are not        to        loudly in some public places.

49. We have to pay attention to the        to        the people who break the rules of etiquette.

50. Rules of etiquette can often be different?         some rules are the same almost all over the         .

A Think back to a time in your life when you tried something new.

When I was a teenager I volunteered to pass out water at a. local race.  I was so excited to see all the different runners who passed by and quickly took a cup of water. Some ran past,some walked past.

I saw so many types of people doing it. I thought maybe I could do it too!The next year I decided to run for the race,but I had little running practice. I just wanted to finish.

On the day of the race,it was terribly hot. After running for about 5 miles,I was thinking, "I must be crazy. Why did I do this? What was I thinking?" And at one moment,I said to myself, "I am never doing this again!"

That first 10-km race was quite an experience. I jogged (慢跑) ，I walked,I jogged and walked. At times,I didn't know if I could finish.

Near the end,a 70-year-old man ran past me,very fast,and I felt a little embarrassed that I was more than 50 years younger than he and I couldn't even keep up with him. But then I realized something. He was running his race and I was running mine. How often in life do we compare ourselves to others when we really shouldn't? I decided that I would not give up on running races,and that one day I would be one of those 70-year-old men who were still running.

As I crossed the finishing line,I was proud of myself. I didn't regret (后悔) having such an experience.

(   ) 41. What did the writer do at a local race as a volunteer?

   A. He helped old runners.

   B. He cheered up the runners.

   C. He handed out water to the runners.

   D. He took back the cups from the runners.

(   ) 42. Why did the writer join the race?

   A. He just wanted to experience.

   B. He was crazy about running.

   C. He had practiced running very hard.

   D. He wanted very much to win a prize.

(   ) 43. How did the writer's feeling change after running about 5 miles? ①He regretted.                                          ②He encouraged himself.

③He felt a little embarrassed.

   A. ①②③   B. ②①③   C. ①③②   D. ②③①

(   ) 44. Which of the following is NOT right according to the passage?

   A. The writer was about 20  when he joined the race.

   B. The writer didn't regret joining the race until he crossed the finishing line.

   C. The 70-year-old runner gave the writer much encouragement.

   D. The writer didn't think it necessary to compare himself to others.

(   ) 45. What is the best title (标题) of the passage?

   A. To be No. 1   B. Let's compare

   C. A volunteering job   D. Running your own race

One afternoon I went to visit an art museum. I was looking forward to a 26       view (观看) of the art.  A young couple (夫妇) viewing the paintings in front of me chatted nonstop 27        themselves. I appreciated the husband's 28        for standing the wife's continuous talk. 29       by their noise,I moved away quickly.

I met with them several times as I moved 30        the different rooms of art. 31       time I heard her nonstop of words,I went away.

I was standing at the counter of the museum gift shop 32        the couple came near to the exit. Before they left,the man 33        into his pocket and pulled out a white thing. He extended (延伸) it into a long stick (棍棒) and then 34        his way into the coatroom to get his wife's jacket.

"He's a 35       man”，the clerk at the counter said, "most of us would 36        if we were blind at such a young age. During his recovery (恢复) he made a promise that his life wouldn't change. So,37       ，he and his wife come in whenever there's a new art show."

"   38       what does he get out of the art?" I asked, "he can't see."

"Can't see? You're wrong. He sees a lot. More than you or I do," the clerk said, "his wife 39        each painting so he can see it in his head."

I learned something about patience,courage (勇气) and love that day. I saw the 40        as I watched this couple walk away hand in hand.

(   ) 26. A. crowded   B. thankful   C. quiet   D. busy

(   ) 27. A. with   B. for   C. among   D. between

(   ) 28. A. practice   B. patience   C. balance   D. performance

(   ) 29. A. Influenced   B. Introduced   C. Impressed   D. Improved

(   ) 30. A. out   B. during   C. through   D. across

(   ) 31. A. All   B. Each   C. One   D. Both

(   ) 32. A. when   B. while   C. until   D. unless

(   ) 33. A. went   B. found   C. arrived   D. reached

(   ) 34. A. stood   B. made   C. added   D. played

(   ) 35. A. smart   B. lovely   C. helpful   D. brave

(   ) 36. A. give out   B. give away   C. give up   D. give off

(   ) 37. A. as before   B. in common   C. thanks to   D. no longer

(   ) 38. A. And   B. Or   C. Though   D. But

(   ) 39. A. organizes   B. describes   C. imagines   D. reminds

(   ) 40. A. patience   B. prize   C. surprise   D. love

(   ) 25. ―Could you please tell me        at the meeting? ―Sorry,I don't know. I was not at the meeting.

   A. what the headmaster says

   B. what the headmaster said

   C. what does the headmaster

   D. what did the headmaster

(   ) 24. ―What made you so excited?

―           the English exam. I thought I would fail it.

   A. Pass   B. Passing   C. Passed   D. To passing

(   ) 23. ―Why did you get up so early?

―        miss the first train.

   A. In order to   B. In order that

   C. In order not that   D. In order not to

(   ) 22. ―Will Susan come to the party?

―I don't know. She didn't give me a        reply.

   A. right   B. direct   C. straight   D. special

(   ) 21. ―I        why Peter didn't come to school today.

―I hear he is ill in hospital.

   A. believe   B. ask   C. decide   D. wonder

(   ) 19. Maybe Mary and her sister are        at the cinema.

   A. both   B. all   C. every   D. none

(       )20. —How about your flight?

―Great ！ The_________ _ are very polite.

A. person                   B. staff                      C. group                      D. team

(   ) 18. My daughter likes        as an adult.

   A. wearing   B. having on   C. putting up   D. dressing up