In Britain you may often hear “Drop in any time” or “Come to see me soon”, but you can’t really do that. People just say those things to make you feel welcome. It is better to telephone before visiting someone at home. If you receive a written invitation to an event that says “RSVP”, you should reply to let the person who sent the invitation know whether or not you plan to go.

You should never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go. You may refuse by saying. “Thank you for inviting me, but I will not be able to com.” If, after accepting, you are unable to go, be sure to tell those who are expecting you as soon as possible that you will not be there. Although it is not necessarily expected that you give a gift to your host, it is considered polite to do so, especially if you have been invited for a meal. Flowers, chocolate, or a small gift are appropriate(合适的). A thank-you note or telephone call after the visit is also considered polite and is an appropriate way to express your appreciation for the invitation.

1.What can you do when a British friend says, “Drop in anytime”?

a.      Visit him or her at any time.

b.      Say no to him or her seriously.

c.      Telephone him or her before visiting.

2.What does the word “RSVP” probably mean in Chinese?

a. 请自便     b.请回复    c.请审阅

3.What should you do if your British friend sends you an invitation but you do not want to go?

a. Do not give him or her an answer.

b. Tell another friend to go instead of you.

c. Tell him or her that you can’t be there for some reason.

4. Which of the following is considered impolite in Britain?

a. Buy small presents when invited.

b. Refuse the invitation without telling anyone.

c. Write a thank-you note after a visit.

5.Where would you probably see this passage?

a. In an invitation  b. In a guidebook  c. On a poster

 

When you get up in the morning, do you find it hard to choose what clothes to wear? If so, you probably need help to make the bigger choices in your life, like what to do when you’re older. Brave New Girls, by American author Jean Gade-berg, will help you make such choices. It says you must be a brave new girl. A brave new girl is one who is confident, healthy and happy. A brave new girl can realize her dreams. To be brave, you need to make a decision for yourself. Other people may tell you what to do, but you should not listen to them. You must only do what you want. If you always wear clothes like your favourite TV star, you must stop doing so. Instead, become your own star and wear the clothes you want. You have to like your body, it says. If you don’t, you will not take good care of it, and it won’t stay healthy. The book also says that girls must start becoming more confident. If you are confident, you’ll succeed in life. A good way to become confident is to realize that you are as clever as boys. In fact you are. Just look at their grades! Only then can you realize your dreams and become who you want to be.

1. What quality should a brave new girl have?

A. Confident.         B. Healthy.              C. Happy.               D. A, B and C.

2.Brave New Girls is a ________.

A. film                 B. story       C. book                D. newspaper

3.What’s the best title of the passage?

A. To be brave.                   B. A good book.

C. To be a brave new girl.                   D. Realize dreams.

 

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.  

 

Breaking Bad Eating -Habits

Have you heard the expression "You are what you eat"? Well, do you like who you are'' If not, break some bad eating habits and feel better about yourself.

Bad habit 1: ______________

Many packaged ( = in small bags) foods, such as frozen （纤维) dumplings ,rice rolls and instant noodles (方便面) have lots of fat and calories (热量).

   The solution: Read the instructions to find the healthiest foods that are low in salt and nigh in fiber Also check to make sure they have ingredients such as vegetables and grains When possible, use packaged foods as part of a "home-cooked" meal. For example frozen （纤维) dumplings with fresh vegetables are better than dumplings alone.

Bad habit 2:_____________________________________________

    People without breakfast don't have enough energy they need to get through the morning. Eating breakfast improves your concentration, memory (冰冻的） and mood.

   The solution: Always keep a kind of quick foods like yogurt. Or have a standing order a! breakfast place.

Bad habit 3:_________________________________________________

   It takes your body at least 20 minutes to "tell" your brain that you are full, So last eaters usually eat more than people who eat slowly.

The solution: Try to slow down. Try eating at least some of your meals without I V, hand phones or computers. Use a plate or bowl when you eat.

Bad habit 4:______________________ ______________

Healthy snacks between meals are fine. But when you snack instead of having real meals, you will not eat your meals regularly. Plus, snack foods such as chips and sweets aren't very satisfying That makes it easy to overeat.

The solution: To get more energy, allow yourself two healthy snacks a day. Choose snacks that will make you feel full. Try fruit, yogurt or nuts.

As we all know, bad habits can be broken. Take the first step toward a healthier eating routine（常规）——star following these tips today!

1.给文中的横线处选择合适的标题,并将其字母代号填写在下面的横线上.(2分)

  a. You are a fast eater.

  b. You often don't eat breakfast.

  c. All your meals come in packages.

  d. You snack too much.

 Bad habit 1:_____   Bad habit 2:_____   Bad habit 3:_____  Bad habit 4:_______

Bad habit 1:_c_ Bad habit 2:_b Bad habit 3:_a___Bad habit 4:d_______

2. 列举出文中提到的三种packaged foods: (1 分)

  _______________  ____________________  ___________________

3.根据上下文，将文中划线句子译成汉语（2分）

It takes your baby at least 20 minutes to “tell” your brain that you are full.

                                                              

4.根据文章内容完成句子。（2分）

No eating breakfast is bad influence on your_________________, __________________,______________________ and __________________________

5.回答问题；How can you eat snacks healthily? (至少答出两种方式) （2分）

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

6.从文中找出与所给句子意思相同或相近的句子。（1分）

Your heaith depends on the food you eat.

_______________________________________________________________________________

 

Welcome to this short tour of London. In this square we are standing in the middle of London. Opposite 对面) is the National Gallery, a museum with lots of famous paintings. Go along the red street to Buckingham Palace. The queen (后) lives here.
Turn left and go to the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Opposite you can see the London Eye. It takes you 135 meters above the River Thames. You can see most of London on a clear day.
When you are tired, the best way to see London is by boat. You can get the boat near Big Ben. As you go along the river, the London Eye is on your right, near the Railway Bridge.
Get off the boat at Tower Bridge. Then you can see the Tower of London next to the bridge. The Tower of London is the city’s oldest palace. It is nine hundred years old.
Take the boat back along the river. Get off the boat and go past the station and walk along the street. Opposite is the old fruit and vegetable market. They don’t sell fruit and vegetables now. There are stores and restaurants, and lots of street musicians. Turn left into King’s Street, and go past the church. You’re now back where you started, at the square. Now you finish your tour.
【小题1】If you go to visit the National Gallery, what will you find?

A．lots of lovely animals	B．lots of valuable plants
C．lots of famous paintings	D．lots of interesting books

【小题2】 Where can you get the boat?

A．Near Buckingham Palace.	B．Near Big Ben.
C．Near Tower Bridge.	D．Near King’s Street.

【小题3】 ______ is London’s oldest palace.

A．The Tower of London	B．The National Gallery
C．Buckingham Palace	D．The Houses of Parliament

【小题4】 ______ is the London Eye.

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b

d

e

      

A．

B．

C．

D．

【小题5】You will not go past ______ on your way back.

A．the station

B．the square

C．the park

D．the church