One Sunday morning, I decided to buy a computer to use for school. I went to the biggest store in town, which sold all kinds of computers. There were so many computers there that I didn’t know how to choose a right one.

“Hi! What can I do for you?” A young man greeted me with a sweet smile. He looked like not a salesman but a student like me. I had a strange feeling—as if I had met him before. He began patiently showing me each model. With his help, I decided to buy one computer with enough functions at a very low price. I enjoyed this shopping experience because of his smile. A few months later, something was wrong with my computer. I went back to the store to have it fixed. When I arrived there, what I saw first was still his smile. As soon as I told him my problem, he comforted me immediately and tried his best to solve the problem for me. I was quite grateful to him for his sweet smile and good service (服务).

When I went back to school, his smile often appeared in my mind. I don’t know whether we’ll meet each other again, but his sweet smile will stay there in my memory and deep in my heart. Smiling is the most peaceful language in our life.

1. After reading the story, we can know that the writer is a _________.

A．student

B．salesman

C．doctor

D．reporter

2. The underlined word grateful in the second paragraph means _________.

A．反感的

B．遗憾的

C．感激的

D．尊敬的

3.The writer enjoyed the experience in the computer store because the young salesman ______.

A．helped him choose the cheapest computer

B．showed him how to use the computer correctly

C．helped him to buy a computer with enough functions

D．gave him his sweet smile and good service

4.The best title for the passage is _________.

A．How to choose a right computer

B．How to use a computer correctly

C．The importance of smiling

D．The importance of computers

 

Henry was an office worker in a big city. He worked very hard and enjoyed traveling in his  holidays. He usually went to the seaside, but one year he saw an advertisement in a newspaper.
“Enjoy country life. Spend a few weeks at west hill farm. good food., fresh air, horse riding,Walking,fishing, cheap and interesting.”
“This sounds a good idea,” He thought. “I’ll spend a month at west hill farm. I think I can enjoy horse riding, walking and fishing. They’ll make a change from sitting by the seaside and swimming.” He wrote to the farmer. In the letter he said that he would like to spend all of July there. Then on the first of July, he left for west hill farm.But four days later, he returned home.
“What was wrong with west hill farm?” His best friend, Ed, asked him. “Didn’t you enjoy country life?”
“Country life was very good,” Henry said. “But there was another problem.”
“Oh. what?”
“Well,” he said, “The first day I was there a sheep died, and we had roast mutton for dinner.”
“What's wrong with that?” Ed asked. “Fresh meat is the best.”
“I know, but on the second day a cow died, and we had roast beef for dinner.”
“Lucky you!”
“You don't understand,” Henry said. “On the third day a pig died and we had roast pork for dinner.”
“A different meat every day,” Ed said loudly, “ And you are complaining!”
“Let me finish,” Henry said. “On the fourth day the farmer died, and i didn't dare (敢)  stay for dinner!”
【小题1】How did henry find out about the farm?

A．He saw it in a newspaper advertisement.

B．His best friend told him.

C．He wrote to the farmer.

D．Maybe he learned it from the radio.

【小题2】Henry came back home several days later because ________.

A．He didn't like the country life at all

B．The farmer wasn’t friendly to him

C．His holiday was over

D．He thought he might have to eat the farmer

【小题3】“…and you are complaining!”, the word “complain” means ______.

A．夸奖

B．解释

C．抱怨

D．故弄玄虚

【小题4】Which of the following sentences is true?

A．Ed could eat a different kind of meat every day.

B．Henry thought he could enjoy a change.

C．Henry couldn't think of anything else to do, so he went to the farm.

D．The farmer died because of the bad meat he ate.

【小题5】Which is the best title for the passage?

A．What a beautiful farm!	B．Have a good time.
C．A short holiday	D．Henry and the farmer.

One thing that British and Chinese cultures share is a love for fine tea. Today, when we think of Western tea culture, we often think of the English and beautiful china tea cups.

Afternoon tea

    People believe that an English lady, Anna, first introduced the idea of afternoon tea. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the English ate only two main meals each day: breakfast and a heavy supper that would last for several hours in the evening. As a result, people often got very hungry during the long wait between these two meals. To solve this problem, Anna came up with the clever idea of inviting some friends to join her for an afternoon meal between four and five o’clock. This meal included cakes and sandwiches. And tea was served(供应) to wash down the food. In order to make this afternoon meal important, fine china cups and plates and silver teapots, knives, forks and spoons were used. Soon, afternoon tea parties became popular social occasions. Today, afternoon tea parties continue to play an important part in the social life in modern Britain.

Will you come for coffee?

Coffee also has an important role in British culture. People often use the words “Will you come for coffee” to mean “Would you like to come to my home for a chat?” Normally, several different drinks such as tea, hot chocolate or a soft drink like orange juice will be served as well as coffee, and you will be asked what you would like. However, you will not normally be offered wine at a “coffee” party.

Coffeehouses and the London Stock Exchange

In the 17th century London, coffeehouses were busy and noisy places. Businessmen and bankers went to coffeehouses to do their business, as well as to drink coffee. In fact, the London Stock Exchange(伦敦股票交易所) is believed to have started from these coffeehouses.

1.Anna introduced the idea of drinking afternoon tea because she ______.

   A. enjoyed chatting with her friends at home

   B. loved fine tea and beautiful china tea cups

   C. wanted to share nice food with her friends

   D. found people felt hungry during the long wait between the two meals

2.What does “social occasions” mean in Chinese?

   A. 集体婚礼       B. 社交活动       C. 社区表演      D. 公共场合

3. If someone says to you “Will you come for coffee,” you ______.

   A. will be offered coffee only       

 B. are asked what you would like to drink

   C. will be asked to have a chat with him or her

D. you are invited to take part in an afternoon tea party

4. From the last paragraph we can see______

   A. a new business was started in coffeehouses.

   B. coffeehouses are still used by businessmen and bankers.

   C. businessmen and bankers went to coffeehouses just for coffee.

   D. most people wouldn’t like to go to coffeehouses because of the noise.

5. Which is the best title of the article?

   A. British and Chinese cultures.        B. The beginning of Tea and Coffee.

   C. Coffeehouse and Business.          D. English tea and coffee culture.  

 

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Liu Qian is one of China's top magicians(魔术师). He is also the only one who has been invited to perform in Las Vegas and Hollywood, two of the best magic show places in the United States. 【小题1】__________The things he uses are all usual things we can find in our daily life, but how can he make it?
"I did my best to find the rips (漏洞)of his shows, but  couldn't find out any. 【小题2】________.
Born in 1976 in Taiwan, Liu Qian found himself interested in a magic toy in a shop when be was 7 years old. 【小题3】___________ His hard work made him very famous at the age of  12, when he won Taiwan's Youth Magic Contest.” 【小题4】_______ It encouraged me to do better and better,” Lin Qian said.
Liu Qian is strict with himself . He tries many ways to improve his skills . He said, 【小题5】_______We go to streets to do magic for people . We have to deal with unexpected situations（不可预知的情况）. Therefore , it helps improve our performing skills greatly .”
Do you like magic shows? Please pay more attention to Liu Qian in the future.

A．people can't believe their eyes ~ they watch him do his magic. B．From then on he has never given up the interest in magic~ C．This win was very important to me. D．I really enjoyed his magic. E. I have never seen such a strange young man. E  Street shows are the biggest challenge for us magicians. G. I like going go shopping  with my  family or friends.