As we know, there are differences between western culture and Chinese culture. We can see differences when we pay attention to the way words are used. Let’s look at the words about animals and plants. Most expressions in Chinese about the dog, for example, “a homeless dog”, “a mad dog”, “a running dog” and “a dog catching mouse”, have negative meanings. But in western countries, dogs are thought to be honest and good friends of humans. In English, people use the dog to describe positive actions. For example, “You are a lucky dog.” means you are a lucky person. And “every dog has its day.” means each person has good luck sometimes. To describe a person’s serious illness, they say “sick as a dog”. The word “dog-tired” means very tired. However, Chinese love cats very much. But in western culture, “cat” is often used to describe a woman who is cruel.

The rose is regarded as symbol of love in both China and some western countries. People think the rose means love, peace, courage and friendship. And the rose is the national flower of England, America and many other countries.

The words about plants and animals are used in positive or negative ways in different cultures. We can learn about many differences in cultures by comparing how some words are used.

1. “Every dog has its day.” means “________”.

A. Everybody in the world is lucky.

B. Each person lives his own way of life.

C. If one works hard, he’s sure to succeed.

D. Everybody has a time in life to be lucky.

2.What can we know from the passage?

A. Words show differences in culture.

B. Chinese people prefer dogs to cats.

C. Western people think cats to be good friends.

D. Rose is the national flower of all western countries.

3.Which statement is right according to passage?

A. People think the rose means love, peace, luck and friendship.

B. The words about plants and animals are used both in positive and negative ways in different cultures.

C. In China, people use the dog to describe negative actions.

D. In eastern culture, “cat” is often used to describe a woman who is cruel.

4.What’s the best title for the passage?

A. Negative or Positive

B. Different Countries Have Different Culture

C. Rose Means the Same in Chinese and English

D. What Dog and Cat Mean in English and Chinese

 

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Talk to someone if you are having problems with schoolwork. Speak up as soon as you can, so you can get help right away before you fall behind.
Your     【小题1】    are often a great place to start if you need help. Talk about your problem with them. They might be able to     【小题2】     you how to do a difficult math problem or help you think of a topic to write about for English class. They also can be helpful by finding that perfect place in the house for you to do your homework and keeping supplies, like pencils, on hand. They also can cut down on distractions (分心的事) like    【小题3】     younger brother and sisters!
Teachers are also important to you because they can give you advice about the assignment(作业) you are      【小题4】    trouble with. They also can help you set up a good system for writing down your assignments and remembering to put all necessary books and papers in your backpack. Teachers can give you study tips and offer ideas about how to      【小题5】   with homework. Helping kids learn is their job,    _【小题6】_____ be sure to ask for advice.
Many schools, towns and cities offer after-school      【小题7】   to kids. They often help kids with their homework and organize kids to      【小题8】   in different kinds of activities. There, you will not only be able to get some help from adults, but also from other kids.
You can also use the Internet to    【小题9】   online homework help sites. These sites can lead you to good resources (资源) for research and offer tips and guidance about many   【小题10】  . But be careful about just    【小题11】   the information from an Internet website. Talk with your teachers about bow to use the resources properly.

Do you want to know how you can succeed in a new school term? Here are several tips for you from some teachers.
● Use a calendar or chart. Write down special tasks, activities and important dates on a calendar. This helps you remember things you need to do. You can also make a chart. Then, use colorful pens to circle or draw a line under your homework, reading tasks or other activities. By using a chart, you learn how to plan for your studies.
● Buy folders (文件夹) in different colors. Put your notebooks in different folders according to the subject. This helps you keep papers and notes organized.
● Books are great friends. Visit the bookstore or library every few weeks to find a new book to read. The more you get excited about reading, the more confident you will become.
● Join all kinds of clubs or sports. It’s important to communicate with teenagers outside of school. Joining sports clubs or other group activities is also a good way to help you learn how to get on with others. During this process(过程), you can learn how to solve problems and respect others.
● Ask for help. You’re never too old to ask for help. You can turn to your teachers when there is a question about homework, projects or relationships with your family members. They are there to help solve problems and listen to you.
【小题1】 How many tips can you find from the passage? _______ .

A．Three

B．Four

C．Five

D．Six

【小题2】 You can NOT write down _________ on a calendar.

A．special tasks

B．homework

C．activities

D．important dates

【小题3】______ can help you become confident.  

A．Using a chart	B．Buying folders in different colors
C．Reading books	D．Joining different kinds of clubs

【小题4】According to the passage, the students can ______.

A．not communicate with teenagers outside of school

B．join all kinds of clubs and sports to get good grades in exams

C．think it over when they have a question about their homework

D．ask their teachers for help if they can’t get on well with their family members.

【小题5】 The passage is mainly about _____ .

A．how to plan for your studies

B．how to succeed in a new school term

C．how to solve problems and respect others

D．how to keep the papers and notes organized

All around the world, people drink tea. But tea does not mean the same thing to everyone. In different countries people have very different ideas about drinking tea.
In China, for example, tea is always served when people get together. The Chinese drink it at any time of the day at homes or in teahouses. They like their tea with nothing else in it.
Tea is also important in Japan. The Japanese have a special way of serving tea called a tea ceremony(仪式). It is very old and full of meaning. There is even a special room for it in Japanese homes.
Another tea drinking country is England. In England, the late afternoon is teatime. Almost everyone has a cup of tea. The English usually make tea in a teapot and drink it with milk and sugar. They also eat cakes, cookies and little sandwiches at teatime.
In the United States people often drink tea for breakfast or after meals. Americans usually use tea bags to make their tea. In summer, many Americans drink cold tea—“iced tea”. Sometimes they drink iced tea from cans, like soda(梳打).
【小题1】How many countries are there in the text to drink tea?

A．Two.

B．Three.

C．Four.

D．Five.

【小题2】 The Chinese always drink tea with _______ in it.

A．nothing

B．sugar

C．coffee

D．milk

【小题3】The _______ have a special way of serving tea called a tea ceremony.

A．Chinese

B．Americans

C．Japanese

D．English

【小题4】What time is the teatime in England?

A．The morning.	B．The afternoon.
C．The evening.	D．The late afternoon

【小题5】The text mainly tells us about _______.

A．tea drinking customs	B．people like drinking
C．tea is important	D．different countries

—Did you visit Taipei International Flora Expo( 台北花博会)?
—Yes. It is the world of flowers. You can see many kinds of flowers in different______
— red,pink, purple, yellow, black...

A．sizes

B．names

C．shapes

D．colors