“Cool” is a word with many meanings. Its old meaning is used to express the low temperature. As the world has changed, the word has many different meanings.

“Cool” can be used to express feelings of interest in almost anything.

When you see a famous car in the street, you will say, “it’s cool.” You may think, “He is so cool!” when you see your football player.

WE have quite a few meanings of the word “cool”. You can use it instead of many other words such as “new”, “handsome” or “surprising”. There is an interesting story we can use to show the way the word is used. A mother asked her to say something about his favorite film star. The little boy could only say, “He is very cool.” But there are many other words which can be used to describe a person. So the story also shows a scarcity（缺乏）of words. Without “cool”, some people have no words to show what they want to say. Can you think of many other ways that make your life as colorful as the word “cool”? I can. What about you? Have a try. You’ll find them also very cool.

1. We know the word “cool” has had      .

A. only one meaning                                         B. no meanings

C. many different meanings          D. the same meanings

2. In the passage, the word “Express” means      .

A. see         B. show                    C. know                D. feel

3. If you are       something, you may say “It’s cool”.

A. interested in       B. angry about              C. afraid of            D. unhappy with

4. The writer gives an example to show he       the way the word is used.

A. pleased with      B. strange to          C. worried about    D. careful with

5. In the passage, the writer wants to say that the word “cool”      .

A. can be used instead of many words

B. easily means something interesting  

C. can make your life colorful

D. may not be as cool as it seems

Different countries have different customs. When you travel to another countries，please follow their customs，just as the saying goes，“             .”
Very often people who travel to the United States forget to tip（付小费）.It is usual to tip porters who help carry your bags，taxi drivers and waiters. Waiters expect to get a 15% tip on the cost of your meal. Taxi drivers expect about the same amount.
In England，make sure to stand in line even if there are only two of you. It’s important to respect lines there. It’s a good idea to talk about the weather. It’s a favorite subject of conversation with the British.
In Spain，it’s a good idea to have a light meal in the afternoon if someone invites you for dinner. People have dinner very late，and restaurants do not generally open until after 9 pm.
In Arab countries，men kiss one another on the cheek（脸颊）. Your host may welcome you with a kiss on both cheeks. It is polite for you to do the same.
In Japan，people usually give personal or business cards to each other when they meet for the first time. When a person gives you a card，don’t put it into your pocket right away. The person expects you to read it.
Don’t forget to be careful of your body language to express something In conversation. A kind of body language that is acceptable in one culture may be impolite in another.
【小题1】When you travel to the USA，you don’t need to tip          .

A．porters

B．waiters

C．70 minutes

D．90 minutes

【小题2】The missing sentence in the first paragraph should be“         .”

A．Love me，love my dog

B．He who laughs last laughs best

C．When in Rome，do as the Romans do

D．Where there is a will，there is a way

【小题3】The underline word “porters” in the passage means                 .

A．搬运工

B．清洁工

C．接线员

D．售票员

【小题4】 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage ?

A．In Spain，People usually have dinner very early

B．In England，It’s a not polite to talk about the weather

C．In Arab countries，men kiss one another on the cheek

D．In Japan you should not read the business card as soon as you get it.

【小题5】What，s the best title of the passage ？
A. How to Tip           B Body Language
C When to Have Dinner   D Advice to International Travelers

Different countries have different customs. When you travel to another countries，please follow their customs，just as the saying goes，“             .”
Very often people who travel to the United States forget to tip（付小费）.It is usual to tip porters who help carry your bags，taxi drivers and waiters. Waiters expect to get a 15% tip on the cost of your meal. Taxi drivers expect about the same amount.
In England，make sure to stand in line even if there are only two of you. It’s important to respect lines there. It’s a good idea to talk about the weather. It’s a favorite subject of conversation with the British.
In Spain，it’s a good idea to have a light meal in the afternoon if someone invites you for dinner. People have dinner very late，and restaurants do not generally open until after 9 pm.
In Arab countries，men kiss one another on the cheek（脸颊）. Your host may welcome you with a kiss on both cheeks. It is polite for you to do the same.
In Japan，people usually give personal or business cards to each other when they meet for the first time. When a person gives you a card，don’t put it into your pocket right away. The person expects you to read it.
Don’t forget to be careful of your body language to express something In conversation. A kind of body language that is acceptable in one culture may be impolite in another.
【小题1】When you travel to the USA，you don’t need to tip           .

A．porters

B．waiters

C．bus drivers

D．taxi drivers

【小题2】The missing sentence in the first paragraph should be“         .”

A．Love me，love my dog

B．He who laughs last laughs best

C．When in Rome，do as the Romans do

D．Where there is a will，there is a way

【小题3】The underline word “porters” in the passage means                 .

A．搬运工

B．清洁工

C．接线员

D．售票员

【小题4】 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage ?

A．In Spain，People usually have dinner very early

B．In England，It’s a not polite to talk about the weather

C．In Arab countries，men kiss one another on the cheek

D．In Japan you should not read the business card as soon as you get it.

【小题5】What，s the best title of the passage ？
A. How to Tip          B Body Language
C When to Have Dinner   D Advice to International Travelers

Different countries have different customs. When you travel to another countries，please follow their customs，just as the saying goes，“            .”
Very often people who travel to the United States forget to tip（付小费）.It is usual to tip porters who help carry your bags，taxi drivers and waiters. Waiters expect to get a 15% tip on the cost of your meal. Taxi drivers expect about the same amount.
In England，make sure to stand in line even if there are only two of you. It’s important to respect lines there. It’s a good idea to talk about the weather. It’s a favorite subject of conversation with the British.
In Spain，it’s a good idea to have a light meal in the afternoon if someone invites you for dinner. People have dinner very late，and restaurants do not generally open until after 9 pm.
In Arab countries，men kiss one another on the cheek（脸颊）. Your host may welcome you with a kiss on both cheeks. It is polite for you to do the same.
In Japan，people usually give personal or business cards to each other when they meet for the first time. When a person gives you a card，don’t put it into your pocket right away. The person expects you to read it.
Don’t forget to be careful of your body language to express something In conversation. A kind of body language that is acceptable in one culture may be impolite in another.
【小题1】When you travel to the USA，you don’t need to tip          .

A．porters

B．waiters

C．70 minutes

D．90 minutes

【小题2】The missing sentence in the first paragraph should be“        .”

A．Love me，love my dog

B．He who laughs last laughs best

C．When in Rome，do as the Romans do

D．Where there is a will，there is a way

【小题3】The underline word “porters” in the passage means                .

A．搬运工

B．清洁工

C．接线员

D．售票员

【小题4】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage ?

A．In Spain，People usually have dinner very early

B．In England，It’s a not polite to talk about the weather

C．In Arab countries，men kiss one another on the cheek

D．In Japan you should not read the business card as soon as you get it.

【小题5】What，s the best title of the passage？
A. How to Tip
B Body Language
C When to Have Dinner
D Advice to International Travelers