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  Proverbs(谚语)are quite common in spoken English.We don't normally put them in a composition or a letter.Sometimes it is helpful if you know what common proverbs mean.Here are a few examples.

  1)“Once bitten, twice shy.” If a dog bites me, I shall be twice as careful in future when I see it.This proverb is also used to apply to many things and not only to dogs.If you have been cheated at a shop, you will not go to the same shop again.

  2)“A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.” If I am a hunter, trying to catch birds, it is better to catch one than to see two birds in a bush but not able to catch them.Thus this means that what you have already got is better than the chance of being able to get something bigger in future.

  3)“Too many cooks spoil the broth(soup)”.When too many people do something, they get in each other's way and do a bad job.

  4)“To pour oil on troubled waters” is to try to calm things down.Oil is lighter than water.If a ship is in trouble at sea, another ship may come to help it.The second ship can send small boats to rescue people.However, it may first pour oil on the sea to make the sea less rough.

  5)“Don't be a dog in a manger(槽)”means“ Don't be selfish.” In a stable(马房), the manger is the place where the horse's food is put.Sometimes a dog will sleep in the manger and bark when a horse comes to get its food.The dog doesn't want to eat the hay in the manger but it will not let the horse eat it.

  6)“He is sitting on the fence” means that somebody will not say whether he is in favor of a plan or against it.He is sitting on a fence between two opposing sides, perhaps waiting to see which side will win.

  7)“He who pays the piper calls the tune.” A piper is a musician.The man who employs or pays a musician can say what tunes the man will play.Thus this means that if a man provides the money for a plan, he can say how it will be carried out.

  8)“You can't get blood out of a stone” means that you cannot get something from a person who has not got any of the things you want.e.g.you cannot get a million dollars from a poor man.

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Peter has a bicycle which is much too small for him but he does not want to let his younger brother ride on it.His mother is angry and says to him:________.

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A.

You can't get blood out of a stone

B.

Don't be a dog in a manger

C.

The early bird gets the worm

D.

To pour oil on troubled waters

(2)

Mr.and Mrs.Smith had a quarrel.Their friend, Mr.Brown, wanted to talk to them.When he came back, he told his wife that he had been trying to help the Smiths by ________.

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A.

pouring oil on troubled waters

B.

getting blood out of a stone

C.

being a dog in a manger

D.

sitting on the fence

(3)

Mr.Wang paid for a new school.Some people didn't like the design of the school but they didn't argue with Mr.Wang because ________.

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A.

he was sitting on the fence

B.

once bitten, twice shy

C.

he who pays the piper calls the tune

D.

a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

(4)

Mrs.Lin wanted to buy a new dress.Her husband suggested that she buy it from a shop near their home.Mrs.Lin disagreed because she had been cheated by that shop.So she said :“I won't go there again because ________.”

[  ]

A.

a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

B.

I am sitting on the fence

C.

once bitten, twice shy

D.

too many cooks spoil the broth

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情景对话。
  根据对话情景和内容,从对话后所给的选项中选出能填入每一空白处的最佳选项。
选项中有两个为多余选项。

Mary:  Hello.  
Stranger:  Hello.    __1__  
Mary:  I’m sorry, but there’s no one here by that name.  
Stranger:  Isn’t this the Smiths?  
Mary:  ___What number are you calling?  
Stranger:  I was calling 555-2893.   __3__  
Mary:  No, you called the right number. This is 555-2893.  
Stranger:  Really?  
Mary:    __4 _
Stranger:  Oh, sorry to have bothered you.   __5__
Mary:  That’s all right. Byebye.

A. But there’s no one named David here.
B. Maybe my finger slipped and I touched the wrong number.
C. I’d like to speak to David.
D. You’d be more careful.
E. I’ll check the number again.
F. He’s not in at this moment.
G. Yes, this is the Smiths.

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The next long vacation might be still months away, but it’s never too early to tailor a good travel plan.
Planning ahead with discount air tickets and hotel booking sites may bring you the prize of an overseas adventure. Here, 21st Century offers some tips on how to plan a cheap, creative travel route.
Book a budget flight
 【小题1】  Discount airlines tend to increase their fare as the plane fills up and early reservations are usually rewarded with the lowest fares.
Most major domestic airlines offer discount tickets for off-peak travel. China Southern Airlines now provides favorable group purchase ticket deals to attract tourists to cities like Hong Kong and Guilin.   【小题2】 
Another way is to search for a cheap ticket on the websites of low-cost airlines, which offer you very low fares though less comfort.
The budget airline has a long history in the West. It’s also called a no-frills carrier(经济型航班)for doing away with traditional free services, such as food and drinks. They charge you extra for catering on board, or securing a seat.   【小题3】 
Popular airline routes
Air Asia: The Malaysian-based airline flies form seven cities in China including Tianjin, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Guilin and Shenzhen in the Chinese mainland, and provides trips to cities such as Paris and London.   【小题4】  Many tickets are priced under 1500 yuan.
Southwest Airlines: If you go traveling in the US you can take this low-cost airline based in Texas.
Find a cheap 5-star service hotel
 【小题5】  It’s a great idea to look for YHA(Youth Hostels Associa-tion)backpackers, or Bed & Breakfast deals online.

A.It can transfer you to most South East Asian countries.
B.So you have to read more discount information before boarding.
C.The key to getting any good-priced plane ticket is to reserve the flight early.
D.So it’s wiser to take hand luggage because many budget airlines put a fee on checked in luggage.
E. Air China and Beijing Capital Airlines offer tickets with as much as 75 to 80 percent discounts.
F. Like airline tickets, the price for a budget hotel depends on when you book it: the earlier, the cheaper.
G. Get your holiday off to a flying start by booking a cheap flight to hundreds of destinations ebookers offers.

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(2013·高考山东卷)The Smiths are praised ________ the way they bring up their children.

Afrom?? Bby

Cat?? Dfor

 

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Maybe you have heard the expression- when in Rome, do as the Romans do. So when you want to do business in France, you have to get to know French culture, to make marketing plans, and to run your business by local laws.
   1   The French take great pride in their language, so anyone who does not speak it may run the risk of being disrespected by his French colleagues or business partners. Also, another reason why learning French is important is that it is a great way to show every possible French business partner that you care and respect their country’s culture and language.
The first thing you should do when meeting someone new is to shake his hand firmly and always look the person in the eye. In social meeting with friends, kissing is common.
    2 The French will sometimes introduce themselves using their surname first, followed by their first name.
Dress well.  3  Your business clothing is a reflection of your success and social status. Always try to be tasteful and stylish. Women are advised to dress simply but elegantly. Wearing make-up is practised widely by businesswomen.
The French are passionate about food, so lunches are common in doing business in France, which usually consist of an appetizer, a main meal with wine, cheese, dessert and coffee, and normally take up to two hours. 4 
Do not begin eating until the host says“bon appetite”. Pass dishes to the left, keep wrists above the table and try to eat everything on the plate.  5   This may suggest that you find the food tasteless. If eating in a restaurant, the person who invites always pays.

A.The French draw information about people based on their appearance.
B.This is a time for relationship building.
C.Remember to be as polite as possible.
D.Language should be the focus of anyone planning to do business in France.
E. Be careful with adding salt, pepper or sauces to your food.
F. Use Monsieur or Madame before the surname.
G. Make an appointment with your business partner in advance.

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