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　　In England recently three foreign gentlemen came to a bus stop and waited. About five minutes later, the bus they wanted came along. They were just going to get on when suddenly there was a loud noise behind them. People rushed on to the bus and tried to push them out of the way. Someone shouted at them. The bus conductor come rushing down the stairs to see what all the trouble was about. The three foreigners seemed all at sea and looked embarrassed. No one had told them about the British custom of lining up for a bus that the first person who arrives at a bus stop is the first person to get on the bus.

　　Learning the language of a country isn't enough. If you want to have a pleasant visit, find out as much as possible about the manners and customs of your host country. You will probably be surprised just how different they can be from your own. A visitor to India would do well to remember that people there consider it impolite to use the left hand for passing food at table. The left hand is supposed to be used for washing yourself. Also in India, you might see a man shaking his head at another to show that he doesn't agree. But in many parts of India a shake of the head means agreement. Nodding your head when you are given a drink in Bulgaria will most probably leave you thirsty.

　　In that country, you shake your head to mean “yes”, a nod means “no”. At a meal in countries on the Arabic Peninsula, you will find that your glass is repeatedly refilled as soon as you drink up. If you think that you have had enough, you should take the cup or glass in your hand and give it a little shake from side to side or place your hand over the top.

　　In Europe it is quite usual to cross your legs when you are sitting talking to someone even at an important meeting. Doing this in Thailand, however, could bring about trouble. Also, you should try to avoid touching the head of an adult. It's just not done in Thailand.

1．The British people tried to push the three gentlemen out of the way, because the gentlemen________.

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A．were foreigners.

B．didn't have tickets.

C．made a loud noise.

D．didn't line up for the bus.

2．According to the passage, if you want to have a pleasant journey in a foreign country, you should________.

[　　]

A．learn the language of the country.

B．understand the manners and customs of the country

C．have enough time and money

D．make friends with the people there.

3.________ , you should shake you head if you agree to something.

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A．In Europe

B．In Thailand

C．In many parts of India

D．On the Arabic Peninsula

4．To cross one's legs at an important meeting in Europe is________.

[　　]

A．a common habit.

B．an important manner

C．a serious trouble

D．a bad manner

5．The best title for this passage is “________”.

[　　]

A．People's Everyday Life

B．Mind Your Manners.

C．Shaking and Nodding Head

D．Taking a Bus in England

  Computers can injure you. Most other injuries happen suddenly. For example, if you fall off a bike and break your arms, it happens very quickly. But computer injuries slowly.

　You probably know how to ride a bike safely. Now learn to use a computer safely.

Your eyes

　Too much light can injure your eyes, so never sit too close to a computer screen. Your eyes should be at least 50 centimeters from the screen. Remember to look away from it sometimes. This gives your eyes a rest.

　When you use a computer, the window should be on your left or your right. If it is behind you, the light will reflect on (反射) the screen. If the window is in front of you, the sun and the screen will both shine into your eyes.

Your hands and wrists (手腕)

　　Hand and wrist injuries can happen because the hands and wrists are moved in the same way hundreds of times. If you use a keyboard for a long time, follow these three rules: 1) Rest your wrists on something. 2) Keep your elbows (肘部） at the same height as the keyboard. 3) Stop something and exercise your hands, wrists and fingers in a different way.

Your back

　　Some people sit for many hours in front of a computer. If you sit in the wrong way, you can injure your back or your neck. So you should sit with your back straight. The top part of the screen should all be in front of your eyes. Your forearms（前臂）, wrists, hands and the upper（上部） part of your legs should all be parallel (平行) to the floor. If you are sitting for a long time, get up every 30 minutes and exercise your arms, legs and necks.

　Enjoy your computer, but use it safely.

1.A computer screen may injure your eyes if __________.

　　A. you sit 60 centimeters away  　 B. you remember to look away

　　C. your eyes are too close to it　　  D. the window is on your left or your right　

2. Hand and wrist injuries are caused when you _________.

　　A. get plenty of exercise　　       B. move in the same way again and again

　　C. rest your wrists on something　  D. keep your elbows as high as the keyboard

3.Your eyes and hands will be safe if __________.

　　A. you work near a window　　       B. you often take a rest from working

　　C. you use a keyboard for a long time　　D. the window is behind you

4.It is good for your back and neck if you sit __________.

　　A. in the right way                           B. for many hours

　　C. with the screen below your eyes       D. with your back leaning forward

5. What would be the best title for the passage?

　　A. How to protect your eyes            B. How to protect your hands and wrists

　　C. How to use a computer safely       D. How to protect your back

                                 
Computers can injure you. Most other injuries happen suddenly. For example, if you fall off a bike and break your arms, it happens very quickly. But computer injuries slowly.
　You probably know how to ride a bike safely. Now learn to use a computer safely.
Your eyes
　Too much light can injure your eyes, so never sit too close to a computer screen. Your eyes should be at least 50 centimeters from the screen. Remember to look away from it sometimes. This gives your eyes a rest.
　When you use a computer, the window should be on your left or your right. If it is behind you, the light will reflect on (反射) the screen. If the window is in front of you, the sun and the screen will both shine into your eyes.
Your hands and wrists (手腕)
　　Hand and wrist injuries can happen because the hands and wrists are moved in the same way hundreds of times. If you use a keyboard for a long time, follow these three rules: 1) Rest your wrists on something. 2) Keep your elbows (肘部） at the same height as the keyboard. 3) Stop something and exercise your hands, wrists and fingers in a different way.
Your back
　　Some people sit for many hours in front of a computer. If you sit in the wrong way, you can injure your back or your neck. So you should sit with your back straight. The top part of the screen should all be in front of your eyes. Your forearms（前臂）, wrists, hands and the upper（上部） part of your legs should all be parallel (平行) to the floor. If you are sitting for a long time, get up every 30 minutes and exercise your arms, legs and necks.
　Enjoy your computer, but use it safely.
【小题1】A computer screen may injure your eyes if __________.

Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents, in fact, it is not true.

Communication is a big problem for parents and children of all ages. If it’s hard for you to communicate well with your parents, don’t worry about it. Here are some advice for you to bridge the generation gap.

Don’t argue with your parents. Don’t get to your parents when you are angry. On one hand, your parents probably won’t consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. On the other hand, you can’t express yourself well if you are angry. Please go someplace to cool off, try to make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then, think about what you want to say to your parents. If you don’t think you can speak to them at the moment, writing a letter may be a good way to help you.

Try to reach an agreement. Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. For example, Michael wanted to buy a motorcycle, but his mother didn’t agree with him, they argued over it. Finally, they came to an agreement. Michael bought the motorcycle, but he could only drive it on certain days.

Of course, your parents might refuse to agree on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show your love and respect to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.

Talk about your values. Because of the generation gap, the values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.

A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try! Communication is an art!

1.According to the passage, who have a communication problem?

A．parents and other people                 B．school kids and their parents

C．teachers and their students                D．parents and children of all ages

2.If the values of your parents are different from those of yours, you’d better _______.

A．argue with them                        B．keep away from them

C．agree with them all the time               D．tell your parents what you care about

3.The underlined word “bridge” in the passage means “_______”.

A．建立             B．消除             C．扩大             D．桥梁

4.The best title for the passage is______.

A．How to reach an agreement               B．How to communicate with parents

C．How to talk about your values              D．How to write a letter to parents

Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents, however, it is not true.   1  is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it’s hard for you to communicate with your   2 , don’t worry about it. Here is some advice for you to bridge the generation gap (代沟).
Don’t argue with your parents. Don’t get to your parents when you are   3  . Your parents probably won’t   4  your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can’t express yourself   5  if you are angry. Go someplace to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to   6 to your parents. If you don’t think you can speak to them at the moment,   7  writing a letter.
Try to reach an agreement. Sometimes you and your parents   8  on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to   9  each other. Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They   10  over it. But they finally came to an agreement. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only   11  it on certain days.
Of course, your parents might refuse to agree on something. In these   12 , it is especially   13  to show love and respect to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship with your parents strong.
Talk about your   14 . The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you  15  about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.
A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try!