In the front of many American homes you can see a mat(脚垫).This mat is sometimes called “welcome mat”, because many of the mats have the word “welcome” on them.

Because Americans don’t take off their shoes before going into the house, they need a welcome mat to clean their shoes. If the children don’t clean their shoes on the mat, they may be scolded(被责骂) by their parents. If you go to an American home, please remember to clean your shoes on the mat, or you may be told to do so.“Different countries, different customs(习俗).”

1.There are many “welcome mats” in the front of an American home.

2.Every American home has a welcome mat.

3.When Americans go into the house, they often take off their shoes.

4.It’s better to clean your shoes before you go into an American home.

5.There are different customs in different countries.

　 In front of many American houses you can see a mat . People sometimes call it a　　 " welcome mat " because many of these mats have the word"welcome " on them. Some welcome mats have the family name on them ,too.

Because Americans do not take off their shoes before they go into the house, they need a welcome mat to clean their shoes. If the children do not clean their shoes on the mat,their parents may not let them in .if you go to an American home ,please remember to clean your shoes on the mat.

Always remember: "Diffirent countries, diffirent customs."

（　 ）31. The English word " mat" means ________ in Chinese.

　　　　　 A. 擦鞋垫　　 B 迎客垫.　　 C. 坐垫　　　 D. 入门垫

（　 ）32. Americans use welcome mats to make their ________ clean .

　　　　　 A. Children　　 B.shoes　　　　 C. feet　　　　 D. clothes

（　 ) 33. Sometimes the parents don't let their children go into their house

because ____　　 __.

　　　　　 A. the children forget to take off their shoes

　　　　　 B. the children's feet are not clean　

　　　　　 C. the children don't remember to clean their shoes on the mat

　　　　　 D. there are no mats in front of their house

（　 ）34. Before they go into their houses, American must ___　　 _.

　　　　 A. take off their shoes　　　　 B. clean their shoes on the ground

　　　　 C. clean their shoes on the welcome mats　　 D. Put on their shoes

（　 ）35. "Diffirent countries, diffirent customs." Means　　　　　　 .

　　　 A. People in diffirent countries have diffirent ways of living　　　

　　　 B. People in the same country have diffirent ways of living　

　　　 C. People in the same country have not the same way of living　

　 　　D. People in diffirent countries have the same way of living　

In front of many American houses you can see a mat. People sometimes call it a “welcome mat” because many of these mats have the word “welcome” on them. Some welcome mat have the family name on them, too.

Because Americans do not take off their shoes before they  go into the house, they need a welcome mat to clean their shoes. If the children do not clean their shoes on the mat, their parents may not let them in. If you go to an American home, please remember to clean your shoes on the mat.

Always remember: “Different countries, different customs.”

56.The English word “mat” means ________ in Chinese.

A . 擦鞋垫       B. 迎客垫       C. 坐垫       D.入门垫

57.Americans use welcome mats to make their _______ clean.

A . children      B. shoes        C. feet       D. clothes

58.Sometimes the parents don’t let their children go into their house because_______.

A .the children forget to take off their shoes.

B. the children’s feet are not clean.    

C. the children don’t remember to clean their shoes on the mat.   

D. there are no mats in front of their houses.

59. Before they go into their houses, Americans must _____.

A . take off their shoes       B. clean their shoes on the ground     

C. clean their shoes on the welcome mats   D. put on their shoes.

60. “Different countries, different customs” means “___”.

A .People in different countries have different ways of living

B. People in the same country have different ways of living

C. People in the same country have not the same way of living

D. People in different countries have the same way of living

缺词填空(10分)

Think about two people you know. How would you describe their personalities? Are they the s     ?Of course not! Everyone is different .Even twins have d        personalities.

Some people are very outgoing and f        .They like to be w       other people all the time. And some people are quiet, maybe even shy. They like to be alone or play with a f       friends.

Some people worry a lot. They may w       about many things. H        ,some people don't worry about anything! They n        mind what is going on next. These people are very relaxed.

Some people are h        .They always do their best. They aren't lazy. They always get more chances to have success.

And don't f        this: Everyone is different.

That means you are special.