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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, people always drink tea when they are getting together. They drink it at any time of the day at homes or in the teahouses. They prefer plain tea, with nothing else in it.

Tea is also important in Japan. The Japanese have a special way of serving tea called tea ceremony(茶道). It is very old and full of meaning. Everything must be done in a special way in the ceremony. There is even a special room for it in Japanese homes.

Another tea-drinking country is England. In England, the late afternoon is “tea time”. Almost everyone has a cup of tea then. The English usually make tea in a teapot and drink it with milk and sugar. They also eat cakes, cookies and a few sandwiches at tea time. This is the so-called “Afternoon Tea” in Britain.

In the United States, people drink tea mostly for breakfast or after meals. Americans usually use tea bags to make their tea. Tea bags are faster and easier than making tea in teapots. In summer, many Americans drink cold tea—“iced tea”. Sometimes they drink canned iced tea, just as soda.

1.Tea is popular________.   

A.all around the world

B.only in the United States

C.only in English-speaking countries

D.in Japan, China and other Asian countries

2.The Chinese drink tea ________.

A.for breakfast

B.at any time of the day

C.only in teahouses

D.in a special ceremony

3.The English like to drink their tea ________.  

A.in a special room

B.with dinner

C.with cakes and cookies

D.when they are free

4.“They prefer plain tea, with nothing else in it.” The word “plain” here means ________.

A.朴素的

B.平坦的

C.单纯的

D.直率的

5.In this passage, which country’s way of drinking tea isn’t mentioned(提及)?

A.England

B.America

C.Japan

D.India

 

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The Chinese are very generous when it comes to educating their children. Some parents send their children to the best schools or even abroad to England, the US or Australia, regardless of how much this costs. Many also want their children to take extra-curriculum activities (课外活动) where they either learn a musical instrument or ballet, or other classes that will give them a better start in life. The Chinese believe that the more expensive an education is, the better it is, so parents often spend a large amount of money on education. Even poor parents manage to buy a computer for their son or daughter.

In fact, most parents fail to see that the best education they can give their children is usually very cheap. Parents can see that their children’s skills are different; they will usually be skilled in some areas while poor in others. However, they fail to realize that today's children are lack (缺乏) of self-respect and self-confidence.

The problem is that parents are only educating their children on how to take exams and how to study effectively. They are not teaching them the most important skills they need. They do not teach them to be confident, happy and clever.

Parents can help achieve this by teaching their children practical skills like cooking, sewing and other housework.

Teaching a child to cook will improve many of the skills that he will need later in life. Cooking demands patience and time. It is an enjoyable but difficult experience. A good cook always tries to improve his cooking, so he will learn to work hard and finish his job step by step. The result, a well--cooked dinner, will give a child a lot of satisfaction and confidence. All these will help the children step to success in the future.

An old machine such as a broken radio or TV set that you give your child as a toy may make him curious and arouse(唤醒) his interest. If he will spend hours looking at it, and try to mend it; your child might become an engineer when he grows up. Such activities do more than teaching a child to read a book. They teach them to think and to use their minds. This is much more important than learning by reading a book.

 

1. Is the writer satisfied with the Chinese parents’ ideas of educating their children?

2. Put the underlined sentence “the more expensive an education is, the better it is” into Chinese.

3.What are the children lack of today?

4. How is the experience of cooking according to the fifth paragraph?

5.What does the underlined word “They” refer to(所指的是) in the last paragraph?

 

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I am a professor of sports and exercise so I often deal with nervousness in my research with sports people. Actually, most people experience nervousness at some time or another.
If you are feeling anxious, my advice is to first find the cause or causes. Make a list of those things that are making you nervous and work out which ones you can do something about. Focus all of your efforts on managing the causes that you can control.
Most people cannot tell the difference between controllable(可控制的) and uncontrollable causes, so things they can’t control become a big reason for nervousness. Dealing with this is very important if people want to keep a healthy mind.
Simply try to accept the uncontrollable causes of nervousness. You might be worried about the weather on a big day, an accident or an attack on the train, or perhaps just things that other people are doing at work. The results may be very important but there is still no use worrying because you can’t control any of these things. Accept that you can’t control everything. Once you understand this, it becomes easier not to worry.
If a situation, such as swimming, is causing you to be anxious, try to face it as often as possible so that you can get used to it.
It can often help to think about yourself doing the thing that makes you nervous—then close your eyes and imagine it going well. Imagine how the flight or job interview is going to happen so that you can get used to it. This will help you understand that the thing you fear most is probably not going to happen.
【小题1】Who wrote this passage?

A.A reporter. B.A sportsman. C.A patient. D.A professor. 
【小题2】The writer thinks there is no use worrying about some causes of nervousness because_____________.
A.most are not very important 
B.they are not the real causes of the problem 
C.they cannot be controlled by people 
D.it’s better to deal with one cause at a time 
【小题3】 If swimming makes you nervous, what should you do according to the writer?
A.Go swimming often to get used to it. 
B.Avoid going to the swimming pool. 
C.Find a swimming teacher. 
D.Imagine watching others swim. 
【小题4】What is true about nervousness according to the passage?
A.It usually has only one cause. 
B.It is usually caused by people. 
C.People can easily manage it. 
D.Most people suffer from it. 
【小题5】What is the main purpose of this passage?
A.To introduce the writer’s sports experience. 
B.To advise on how to deal with nervousness. 
C.To help people remember their fears. 
D.To explain the dangers of nervousness. 

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Colours often have different meanings in different cultures. In the U.S., people have found the following to be true.

Black

Black is the colour of power. It is also popular in fashion because it makes people appear thinner.

White

White is the symbol of purity. White is thought to be a summer colour. However, white shows dirt and is more difficult to keep clean than other colours.

Red

This is the most exciting colour. Red furniture (家具) should look very good since it will attract a lot of attention. Red cars are the thieves’ favourite. Red is often used in restaurants because it is an appetite (食欲) stimulant. This means it can make people eat more.

Blue

Blue is the colour of the sky and the ocean. Peaceful blue is often used in bedrooms. Studies show that weightlifters are able to lift heavier weights in blue gyms.

Green

Green represents nature. It is the easiest colour on the eye. Hospitals often use green because it relaxes patients.

Yellow

Sunny yellow is a cheerful colour, yet people lose their tempers (发脾气) more often in yellow rooms, and babies cry more.

1.Which colour is a summer colour?

A. Blue.        B. White.         C. Green.     D. Red.

2.The underlined word “stimulant” means “______”.

A. 刺激物       B. 防腐剂     C. 辐射物     D. 装饰品

3.Where is colour red often used?

A. In bedrooms.                     B. In gyms.

C. In hospitals.                    D. In restaurants.

4.What does the underlined sentence mean?

A. It is the easiest colour for people to find.

B. It is the most comfortable colour for eyes.

C. People can remember it more easily.

D. It can improve our eyesight.

5.Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?

A. White can make people eat more.

B. Blue can make patients feel more relaxed.

C. People can get angry easily in yellow rooms.

D. Black cars are popular among thieves.

 

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There are many ways for us to reduce (减少) waste. For example, we can reuse paper and plastic bags. We can also recycle newspapers, glass, and cans (易拉罐)      1    new things. Here are some useful      2     to reduce waste.
Write on both sides of paper
Many people write on only one side of their paper. Why not try using both sides? Some students only use half the pages of their      3    before getting new ones. Try to use up all the paper. People often give cards on birthdays or festivals. How about trying to     4      e-cards (电子贺卡) instead?
Don’t throw away your old batteries (电池)
Maybe you do not know that old batteries make the soil      5     . This is because they have poisonous (有毒的) parts in      6     . So, don’t throw away batteries.     7    them together. Try to use rechargeable (充电的) batteries for your games and CD players.
Give     8    all your unwanted clothes
There are many poor families in China. You may ask your mother to keep your unwanted clothes. Then you can pass them on to those poor children. You will feel happy that you are      9    someone else. Also, you can see       10    your friends or relatives (亲戚) want them before throwing them away.
【小题1】
A.makeB.to makeC.makingD.be made
【小题2】
A.plansB.helpsC.waysD.things
【小题3】
A.exercisesB.schoolbagsC.notebooksD.papers
【小题4】
A.sendB.buyC.receiveD.waste
【小题5】
A.dryB.richC.cleanD.dirty
【小题6】
A.thoseB.itC.themD.much
【小题7】
A.ThrowB.KeepC.TryD.Lose
【小题8】
A.awayB.inC.offD.up
【小题9】
A.helpingB.givingC.enjoyingD.interesting
【小题10】
A.unlessB.ifC.thoughD.but

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