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Chinese Dinner Table
Of course, the main difference on the Chinese dinner table is chopsticks instead of knife and fork, but that’s only superficial. Besides, in decent restaurants, you can always ask for a pair of knife and fork, if you find the chopsticks not helpful enough. The real difference is that in the West, you have your own plate of food, while in China the dishes are placed on the table and everyone shares. If you are being treated to a formal dinner and particularly if the host thinks you’re in the country for the first time, he will do the best to give you a taste of many different types of dishes.
The meal usually begins with a set of at least four cold dishes, to be followed by the main courses of hot meat and vegetable dishes. Soup then will be served (unless in Guangdong style restaurants) to be followed by staple food ranging from rice, noodles to dumplings. If you wish to have your rice to go with other dishes, you should say so in good time, for most of the Chinese choose to have the staple food at last or have none of them at all.
Perhaps one of the things that surprise a western visitor most is that some of the Chinese hosts like to put food into the plates of their guests. In formal dinners, there are always “public” chopsticks and spoons for this purpose, but some hosts may use their own chopsticks. This is a sign of genuine friendship and politeness. It is always polite to eat the food. If you do not eat it, just leave the food in the plate.
People in China tend to over-order food, for they will find it embarrassing if all the food is consumed. When you have had enough, just say so. Or you will always overeat!
63. The real difference on dinner table between China and West is that___________.
A. You’re treated to a formal dinner for the first time.
B. On Chinese dinner table, chopsticks replace knife and fork.
C. The host will do the best to give you a taste of many different types of dishes.
D. You have your own plate of food in West while in China everyone shares the dishes.
64. If you have a dinner in a Chinese home, in which order will the food be served?
a. serving soup.
b. a set of four cold dishes.
c. staple food such as rice, noodle or dumplings.
d. the main courses of hot meat and vegetable dishes.
A. badc B. cabd C. bdac D. cdab
65. The “public chopsticks and spoons” are used to ______.
A. taste different dishes
B. consume the food in the plate
C. show the friendship and politeness
D. put food into the plates of their guests
66. According to the message, the author’s attitude towards Chinese dinner table is______
A. critical B. objective C. negative D. positive
D
It is quite reasonable to blame traffic jams, the cost of gas and the great speed of modern life, but manners on the road are becoming horrible. Everybody knows that the nicest men would become fierce tigers behind the wheel. It is all right to have a tiger in a cage, but to have one in the driver's seat is another matter.
Road politeness is not only good manners, but good sense. It takes the most cool-headed drivers great patience to give up the desire to beat back when forced to face rude driving. On the other hand, a little politeness goes a long way towards reducing the possibility of quarrelling and fighting. A friendly nod or a wave of thanks in answer to an act of politeness helps to create an atmosphere of good will and becomes so necessary in modern traffic conditions. But such behaviors of politeness are by no means enough. Many drivers nowadays don't even seem able to recognize politeness when they see it.
However, misplaced politeness can also be dangerous. Typical examples are the driver who waves a child crossing the street at a wrong place into the path of oncoming cars that may not be able to stop in time. The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they want to.
An experienced driver, whose manners are faultless, told me it would help if drivers learnt to correctly join in traffic stream without causing total blockages that give rise to unpleasant feelings.
Unfortunately, modern drivers can't even learn to drive, let alone master the road man ship. Years ago, experts warned us that the fast increase of the car ownership would demand more give-and-take from all road users. It is high time for all of us to take this message to heart.
67. The passage mainly talks about________.
A. Road politeness
B. Traffic jams
C. Good manners
D. Modern drivers
68. Troubles on the road are often caused by________.
A. great speed
B. traffic jams
C. terrible road conditions
D. the behavior of the drivers
69. According to the writer, a good driver should________.
A. beat back when forced to face rude driving
B. be able to recognize politeness when he sees it
C. join in traffic stream quickly however other people feel
D. encourage old ladies to cross the roads whenever they want to
70. It is not always right for drivers to________.
A. master roadman ship
B. create atmosphere of good will
C. encourage old ladies to cross the road
D. give a friendly nod to show politeness
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，共10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How Can I Fight Laziness?
Lazy people will never amount to anything in life. However, laziness can be defeated once a few changes have been made in your mind.
___71____. Many people lack sleep constantly, since they stay up too late and get up too early to prepare for work. These people have little motivation once they arrive home. Laziness works hand in hand with a lack of motivation and a tendency to put off things. By adjusting your sleep schedule to provide a few more hours of meaningful rest, you can fight laziness throughout the day.
Another way to fight laziness is to change your mind from passive to active. Some people treat their lives as if they were pushed from task to task. Others take a more proactive approach, viewing each task as a challenge they must overcome alone. ___72____
Some people fight laziness by removing the temptations(诱惑) that surround them. A television in the living room may provide entertainment, but watching too much TV often contributes to laziness. ___73____ complete a few tasks and reward yourself with what you enjoy, such as a good dinner or a film.
Laziness can also be a lasting problem at home. Couples and children may all have different energy levels, but laziness can be spread if not dealt with immediately. ___74____ Be the first to collect and wash dishes after a meal. Others in the home may eventually follow your example and perform their own task. It is difficult to practice laziness when you are surrounded by motivated people.
____75___ enough exercise and a balanced diet can help you to develop a healthy lifestyle, thus enabling you to have more energy and help lift your spirits.
A. To fight family laziness, set an example.
B. Knowing how to fight laziness is important.
C. One way to fight laziness is to get enough sleep.
D. Finally, taking exercise regularly can help you fight laziness.
E. With strong determination, you will be able to achieve your goal.
F. Laziness sets in when you no longer feel in charge of your own life.
G. Create a reward system for yourself, just as parents do for a child.
第四部分：书面表达(共两节，35分)
第一节(15分)
你打算毕业后去美国留学，想咨询你的美国朋友Chris， 请你根据以下提示写一封信。
1. 目的：增长见识，体验文化;
2. 困惑：语言障碍，学业压力;
3. 征求建议。
注意：1. 词数不少于50
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总次数。
Dear Chris，
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第二节(20分)
假设你是红星中学高三(1)班的学生李华。下面四幅图描述了上周六和好友爬西山时你受伤的故事。请根据图片的先后顺序，为校刊“英语园地”写一篇短文。词数不少于60.
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