For the British, the home is private place in which he or she goes to hide away from the troubles of life. It is very seldom that one would be invited to a British person’s home. It is rude to knock on a person’s door if you are not invited. If you are invited, don’t ask to see more than the downstairs that your British host invites you into. Never ask how much the house or any of the items in if cost.

To the American, most of them want their home to be a place where they can entertain (款待) and share their lives with their friends. They may be delighted to give you a full tour of their houses. They may also be pleased when you show your interest and pleasure in their houses.

Both British and American people will engage in quite a bit of chat and a drink or two before the meal is served. After the first mouthful, you should say how delicious the food is and ask something about it. Remember, never eat with your mouth open and make very little noise while eating. It would be nice of you to help your host in any way. Maybe offer to pour some drinks or clear up after the meal.

1.If your British friend invites you to his home, you can _________.

A．see anything you like

B．ask how much his house is

C．ask the cost of any of the items in it

D．only see the downstairs that you are invited into

2.When you show your interest and pleasure in American people’s house, they may be _________.

A．angry            B．happy            C．sad              D．worried

3.What does the underlined “engage in” mean in Chinese?

A．陷入             B．参与             C．回避             D．限制

4.What’s the main idea of the passage?

A．Some manners on visiting British and American people’s home.

B．Different table manners between British and American people.

C．Different ideas about the home between British and American people.

D．Different ideas about how to get along well with neighbors between British and American people.

“I’m hungry, ” said Kelly as she and Sheila walked home from school .

“You’re always hungry, ” Sheila said , “ We’ll have something when we get to my

house. ”

Kelly looked at Sheila, who was walking quickly down the sidewalk . Sheila had long, beautiful red hair and always wore nice clothes. Kelly had short hair and many of her clothes were hand-me-downs.

No one was home when they got to Sheila’s house. No one ever seemed to be home at Sheila’s house. Kelly had two sisters and a brother. “It must be amazing to have the whole house to yourself. I’m lucky if I can be alone for five minutes, ” said Kelly .

“Well, I can do whatever I want. Do you want to order a pizza? There’s nothing in the fridge. ” There was never anything in Sheila’s fridge.

“That’s okay， ” said Kelly . “ I have to go home for dinner soon . ”

“But I would go crazy if people were telling me what to do all the time.”

“Well, you’re lucky,” said Kelly . Sheila was lucky. She had perfect hair, perfect clothes, a perfect house. “I would give anything to be Sheila for just one day, ” thought Kelly .

The phone rang. “Hi, Mom , ” Kelly heard Sheila say . “ No, it’s okay. I understand. ” She hung up. “ My mom’s having dinner out again, ” she said . “ Are you sure you can’t stay for pizza? ”

“Sorry. I have to go or I’ll be late for dinner, ” said Kelly .

“Whatever. See you. ”

Kelly saw Sheila looking out of the window as she walked down the street. Suddenly, Sheila’s house looked very big, and Sheila looked very small.

1. Which of these sentences tells the difference between Sheila’s life and Kelly’s?

A. Sheila is from a big family and Kelly is from a small one.

B. Kelly has a big , caring family and Sheila is often on her own .

C. Kelly has perfect clothes and Sheila wears hand-me-downs.

D. Sheila and Kelly have similar family situations.

2. Which things about Sheila’s life does Kelly like?

A. Her house, her parents, and her clothes.

B. Her hair, her clothes, and her pets.

C. Her hair, her clothes, and her house.

D. Her clothes, her parents, and her pets.

3. What things about Kelly’s life might Sheila like?

A. The fact that Kelly has sisters to lend her clothes.

B. The fact that Kelly has caring parents who are there to take care of her.

C. The fact that Kelly has a big house and lots of time to herself.

D. The fact that Kelly gets to eat pizza almost every night of the week.

4. Why do you think the writer includes the final sentence of the story?

A. To show that Sheila lives in a big, beautiful house.

B. To show that Sheila gets to do whatever she wants.

C. To show that Sheila is happy.

D. To show that Sheila is lonely.

　　It is five days (1) the doctor operated on me. I'm going home tomorrow. Before I say good-bye to the doctor and nurses, I would like (2) you (3) I had my operation.

　　I was put to the operating table (4) the morning of . You can imagine (想象) how nervous(紧张) I was. One of the nurses told me (5) . She said, “Well, you have (6) to fear. Take it easy.”I nodded.

　　After the preparations(准备) were over, the smiling doctor (7) to do his job. Time passed very (8) . I could not help asking,“ (9) will the operation last?” Then the doctor said, “It will be over (10) five minutes.” I waited and waited (11) I was wondering (12) would happen. The great moment came. The doctor raised(提高) his voice and said, “It's over now, You're a nice child. You (13) go home in five or six days (14) everything is OK.”It was hard (15) me to pass the first and second days. I ate little. I felt (16) tired that I only wanted to (17) . I'm (18) now. Last night I ate a big piece of cake. I wanted to eat more, (19) Mother wouldn't (20) me do so.

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