Gift giving is different from culture to culture and person to person.
　　When giving gifts, sometimes color is important. For example, for many
Chinese people around the world, red is a lucky color, and people often like to
wrap gifts in this color.
　　However, did you know that in Korea, red is a color of death? That is why
you should not wrap your gifts in this color if you are giving a gift to a Korean
person.What about western countries? In western countries, the color of
wrapping paper is not really important. But color does matter when giving
flowers, especially roses. You should not give red roses to a western person you
don't know very well because they are a symbol of love.
　　You could give yellow roses instead as these are a symbol of friendship.
You could also send pink roses as gifts to say thank you.
　　What other things should you remember when giving gifts to someone from a
different culture? Well, one thing you should keep in mind is the person's religion
(宗教). When choosing a gift for a Muslim (穆斯林) or Jewish (犹太教的)
friend, you should never get food including pork, or things made from pigskin.
Another thing that you should not get for a Muslim person is alcohol (酒). 

1. In which country do people think red is the color of death?
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2. How can we show our friendship to the western friends?
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3. Can we give a Muslim friend a bottle of alcohol as a gift?
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4. How many colors are mentioned (提到) in this passage?
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5. What's the main idea of this passage?
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1. How many tons of tomatoes do people grow every year?

A. More than 60 million tons.
B. 50 million tons.
C. 20 million tons.
D. 15 million tons.

2. _____ are children's favorite Cartoon characters.

A. Tomatoes
B. Smurfs
C. Ladies
D. Gentlemen

3. Kate thinks a lady should _____.

A. be popular
B. be polite and honest
C. have a loving heart
D. wear pretty clothes

4. Mark is giving a speech _____.

A. in the world
B. in a show
C. in a center
D. in a competition

5. What is the show about?

A. About tomatoes.
B. About Kate won the competition.
C. About Mark.
D. About how the Smurf story were made.

    
     The most enjoyable way to discover Liverpool is by boat. The first thing to do is to take a ferry across
the River Mersey. It's the best way to find out about this city's long and interesting history. The Liverpool
Ferry,which is the oldest ferry service in Europe,started more than 800 years ago.
      In the l8th century Liverpool became an important city for international business across the Atlantic
Ocean. Ships sailed from Liverpool to the United States and Africa. The place to learn more about Liverpool's
importance is the Maritime Museum.
     Liverpool was important because of its industry and trade in the 18th century. In the 20th century it
became famous for music. The boys in the rock group,the Beatles,all came from Liverpool. The city is very
proud of them. It named its airport John Lennon International Airport.after one of the Beatles. Tourists can
take a bus tour to visit some of the places the Beatles mention in their songs, 1ike Penny Lane and Strawberry
Fields. They can also visit the Cavern Club-the group first played there in 1961.The Beatles Story is a museum
and gallery.Here you can find out more about these world-famous musicians.
     But there's more to see and do in Liverpoo1.At the Walker Art Gallery you can see the best art in the
North of England. If you like modern art,the place to visit is the Tate Gallery. But above all,it's the friendly
and welcoming people of Liverpool who make this a city you should visit when you come to Great Britain.

1. This passage is mainly for ________.

A. people who live in Liverpool
B. students who want to study in UK
C. foreigners who want to visit Great Britain
D. people who are interested in history

2. The word ferry in the first paragraph is most likely to be a kink of ________.

A. bus
B. boat
C. train
D. bicycle

3. Liverpool first became famous for ________.

A. its important in international business.
B. a group of pop singers
C. a beautiful river called River Mersey
D. a big museum in the town

4. For people who are interested in music,the place they want to visit most would be ________.

A. the Maritime Museum
B. the Tate Gallery
C. the Beatles Story
D. the Walker Art Gallery

5. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?

A. A good place to visit in UK.
B. The history of Liverpool.
C. The most famous and of the world.
D. The most friendly people in UK.

     Paris is the capital of France. Its subway is also very special. You can enjoy its culture when you are in
this city. First you can see many people reading books in the subway. Whenever they are in the subway or at
the station, there is always a book in the hand.
     The subway station in Paris is not big, but each of them has its special facts. Some stations look like ships.
Some stations have clothes, caps and shoes. And every station has a big advertisement picture. But many of
them are for selling clothes and cosmetics (化妆品).
     You can meet some beggars (乞丐) in the subway. But the beggars in the Paris subway are also very
special. They often play the violin or guitar in the train. They don't feel shy at all. Instead they think it is
natural. After playing, they will go around the train and ask you to give them some money.
     If you want to learn more about Paris, go to the subway and enjoy its culture by yourself.

1. What do many people usually do when they are in the subway? ?

A. Listen to music. ?
B. Beg some money. ?
C. Sell clothes and cosmetics. ?
D. Read books.

2. How do the beggars get money from people in the subway? ?

A. They often play the violin or guitar in the train. ?
B. They usually brush shoes for the passengers. ?
C. They often steal money from the shops.
D. They usually help the passengers carry suitcases.

3. What's the main idea of this passage? ?

A. Reading in the Paris subway. ?
B. The subway is a window of the Paris culture. ?
C. The beggars in the Paris subway usually have some skills. ?
D. Each of the subway station in Paris has its special facts.

     Do you enjoy wearing Levi's blue jeans? Blue jeans have become popular all over the world, but
do you know how they got started?
     Levi Strauss was born in Germany in the mid-1800's and immigrated (移居) to the Unit ed States
as a  young man.  He lived in New York City and learned the drygoods business for several years.
In 1853 he took his knowledge and his dreams to San Francisco (California, USA). His dream to
succeed came true over the next 20 years as he became a very successful businessman.
     Many of Levi Strauss' customers were cowboys and miners. They needed clothing that was strong
and lasting. Strauss found a special cloth from France that was comfortable and lasted a long time. It
was called "serge and mines" which was later shortened to the word "denim (粗棉布)".
     Another man named Jacob Davis bought large amounts of the denim cloth from Levi Strauss.
He was a tailor who made pants for hard-working men. One of his customers was continually tearing
the pockets off his pants. So Jacob Davis decided to put rivets (铆钉) on certain parts of the pants
to make them stronger.  The customer loved the new pants so much that he told all his friends, and soon.
Jacob Davis was busy making lots of pants with rivets.
     Jacob Davis soon realized that using rivets was a great business idea, and he didn't want anybody
to steal that idea.  He'decided that he would need to get a patent.  But being a poor tailor, he didn't
have  money to pay for the patent. After thinking it over, he went to the businessman Levi Strauss and
told him   his idea.  He said, "If you agree to pay for the patent, we will share the profits from the riveted
pants.  " Levi Strauss did agree, and the new riveted pant business was called Levi Strauss and Company.
Today  Levi's jeans are more popular than ever, and Levi's name continues to live in.

1. What is Levi Strauss?
A. A  tailor.      
B. A  miner.      
C. A  cowboy      
D. A  businessman.
2. What do you think the underlined word "patent" means?
A. 办法        
B. 利益        
C. 专利          
D. 公司
3. Jacob Davis thinks          .
A.  he must get the help of Levi Strauss
B. his idea is good and he can do it easily
C. Levi Strauss can't share his profits    
D. all the persons all over the world like the jeans very much
4. Which is right according to the passage?
A. Jacob Davis sewed pants in his business.
B. Levi Strauss didn't want to pay for Jacob Davis' patent.
C. Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis became business partners.
D. Jacob Davis put rivets in pants because they looked good,
5. What is the writer's main idea?
A. How were the jeans invented?      
B. How does Levi Strauss succeed?
C. Jacob Davis was a clever mam      
D. How to earn more money?

     The Spring Festival is the Chinese New Year's Day. It usually comes in (1) F______. Everyone in China
(2) l______ the Spring Festival. When the Spring Festival comes, Li Lei usually (3) h______ his parents clean
their (4) h______ and do some shopping and other housework. On that day everyone in China (5) e______
jiaozi, New Year's cakes and some other delicious food. Li Lei likes New Year's cakes, but Lanlan says jiaozi
is nicer than New Year's cakes. The (6) C______ people eat the New Year's cakes and jiaozi in their houses.
How (7) h______ they are!

     In 1933 an unknown American called Clarence Nash went to see the film-maker Walt Disney. He had an
unusual voice and he wanted to work in Disney's cartoon films (动画片) for children. When Walt Disney
heard Nash's voice, he said,"Stop! That's our duck!"
     The duck was the new famous Donald Duck, who first appeared (出现) in the film. The wise little duck
Donald lived in a old houseboat and wore his sailor (海员) jacket and hat. Later that year he became a star
after an eight minute Mickey Mouse film. The cinema audience (观众) liked him because he was lazy and
greedy (贪婪), and because he lost his temper (脾气)very quickly. And they loved his voice, when he became
angry with Mickey's eight nephews (侄儿). Soon Donald was more popular than Mickey Mouse himself,
probably because he wasn't goody-goody like Mickey. 
      In the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s Donald and his friends Mickey, Coody and Pluto made hundreds of Disney
cartoons. He also made educational (教育的) films about the place of the USA in the world, and safely in the
home. Then in 1966 Donald Duck and his voice disappeared (消失)… there were no more new cartoons.
      Clarence Nash died in February, 1985. But today's children can still see the old cartoons on television and
hear that famous voice.

1. Who made Donald Duck films?

A. Mickey Mouse
B. Clarence Nash
C. Walt Disney
D. Donald Duck

2. What did the Donald Duck film begin?

A. In 1933.
B. In 1934
C. In 1966
D. In 1985

3. Who was Clarence?

A. A cartoonist in American.
B. A famous duck in the world.
C. A person who produced films.
D. The man who gave Donald Duck's voice.

4. Why did Walt Disney choose Clarence Nash? Because_______.

A. he was famous
B. he was a film-maker
C. he went to see Walt Disney
D. he had a strange voice

5. Where do today's children see Donald duck?

A. In new films
B. At the cinema
C. On television
D. In USA