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　　People in different countries use different ways to express themselves. We are taught “How are you? I’m fine, thank you. And you?” And nearly every student can remember it very well. But in the US, people say “how are you?” instead of “And you?” Because people want to be polite. The problem is that this is still too formal. People say “Hi!  How is it going?” or “Hey!  What’s up?” or “Never better.” Or “Hello! How are you doing?”, and so on. Between close friends, people often answer “Busy,” or “Tired”. Or “Barely.” That means they are telling you the truth.

　　However, Americans use “so-so” just when they talk about food, drink, or and activity or party instead of using it in other ways. For example “What about the food and drinks?” “It was just so-so.” This cannot be used to describe personal(个人的)things. If so, “Not bad” is often sued． 

　　When close friends thank you for your help, they say “Thanks.” Or “Thanks a lot.” Or “I appreciate it.” Or “That’s very kind of you.” And then what can we answer? We can say “All right.” or “Any time.” Or “Don’t mention it.” or My pleasure.” or “Sure(应该的).”

　　So when we communicate(交流)with each other, we’d better speak idiomatic(地道的)English so that we can make our conversation easier.

1．From the passage, we know ________.

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A．there is no difference between “How is it going?” and “And you”

B．people can say “so-so” at any occasions(场合)

C．close friends often say “Thank you.” when they thank someone for help

D．It’s important for learners of English to know about the habits(习惯)of expressing themselves.

2．—How are you getting on with your study?

— ________.

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3．—That’s very kind of you.

— ________.

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4．When we communicate with others in English, we’d better ________.

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A．watch them carefully

B．listen carefully

C．speak very good English.

D．Try to avoid(避免)Chinese English

5．When we talk with others in English, we had better ________.

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A．speak formal English

B．speak informal English

C．speak proper English in different situations.

D．Not speak English

My dad has been driving a truck for almost his entire life. He’s usually     all the weekdays and comes home only at weekends. Sometimes he stays ___ __for two weeks at a time. __ _I don't get to see him as often as I wish, we remain very __ ___.

    My dad is the type of person who doesn't let you __ __ up anything that you start. When I was eleven, my father bought me a piano. At first I was so __ __ about it that I would spend hours and hours learning how to play. Then it got _ _. I was so tired of it that I asked if I could stop. Much as I tried, he __ __me to go on. Now I have been playing for almost five years. I love it and I' m glad I __ _my dad's advice.

    My dad is _ __talented, for he has been playing the guitar for over 20 years. Under his influence, I also like     now. Sometimes my dad can be my biggest     . He makes me smile even when I lose in a talent show   . Sometimes he can be my biggest critic(批评家). He      ignore the small mistakes I make. He encourages me never to lose       , because he thinks that all my efforts will        one day.

    My dad is generous. Every Thursday night, he        to read to the children at a children’s club. When he reads, their       light up with curiosity about what will happen next. I feel       of having a person in my family who cares enough to volunteer to     .

I love Dad with all my heart. He’s a hero in my heart and the most wonderful person in the world.

 A. on                     B. with                  C. out                   D. in

A. away                 B. home      C. inside         D. alone

A. In case              B. Even though      C. If only              D. As if

A. polite           B. kind                  C. different            D. close

A. give                    B. put                   C. take                  D. speed

A. nervous        B. anxious             C. crazy                D. familiar

A. rough                  B. difficult            C. disappointing     D. boring

 A. promised            B. persuaded          C. reminded           D. suggested

A. received        B. challenged  C. took                  D. listened

 A. physically         B. typically         C. musically          D. exactly 

 A. chatting            B. dancing             C. writing              D. drawing

A. director              B. supporter           C. scholar              D. sponsor

A. however             B. so                     C. and                   D. still

A. ever                   B. often           C. never                D. even

A. aim                   B. dream        C. strength             D. heart 

 A. come true         B. take risks           C. pay off              D. let out

A. agrees                B. likes                 C. intends              D. offers

A. bodies         B. arms                 C. hands         D. faces

A. jealous        B. optimistic          C. proud         D. happy

A. help                   B. read                  C. work                 D. drive