Do your parents ever say, “Act like a lady” or “Be a gentleman” to you? But in the eyes of today’s teenagers, what qualities (品质) should a lady or a gentleman have? Let’s take a look.
What is a gentleman?
The girls have their say:
Huang Xiaoyu of Guizhou: A gentleman is not a strong, stupid guy. He doesn’t get angry. He cares about others’ feelings. He’s always ready to help. There is a boy in my class I think is a gentleman. I didn’t do well in the mid-term English exam. He comforted (安慰) me by saying I would do better next time. His words made me feel happier.
Chen Tingting of Henan: A gentleman always says, “ladies first”. When cleaning the classroom, he does the heavy work. He lets girls go into rooms first. There aren’t any gentlemen in my class. When there are snacks, the boys in my class are always the first to grab them!
Boys tell us what they think a lady is:
Wu Yifan of Dalian, Liaoning: A ladylike girl is gentle and quiet. But she’s not shy; she’s not afraid of expressing herself. She is kind and beautiful. To me, actress Dong Jie is a lady. She is pretty and gentle. She also has a kind heart. She does a lot for charity.
Wang Lichao of Tianjin: A lady is not just pretty-looking but wise too. She never says rude words. She is not noisy. She is always calm and at ease. There aren’t any real ladies in my class, I think. Most of the girls are of a style I call “wild beauties”.
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According to a new Ministry of Education survey, students’ safety has become a big problem. Nearly 50 percent of students say they are worried about robbery(抢劫) on the way to and from school. Now in many big cities in China, some schools have taught an unusual lesson: self-protection(自我保护) . Students like this lesson as there are no exams or boring classes. And they can learn how to save lives and know how to stop danger before it really happens.

Chen Haoyu, a teacher at Beijing No.25 Middle School and a self-protection expert(专家)，gives young students advice on how to deal with danger.

If you are robbed（抢劫）, keep calm. If you can’t cry for help or run away, give the robber your money. Try to remember what the robber looks like and tell the police.

If you are in a traffic accident and a car hurts you, you should take down the car number. If it is a bicycle, try to contact  your parents before you let the rider go. This is because you don’t know how seriously you are hurt.

If it is raining hard and there is lightning(闪电), don’t stay in high places and keep away from trees.

When there is a fire, get away as fast as you can. Put wet things on your body and try to find an exit(出口). Do not take the lift!

If someone is drowning(溺水) but you can’t swim, don’t get into the water. Cry out for help.

Remember that danger is never as far away as you think. Take care of yourself at all times!

1.Why do students like the self-protection lesson?

A．Because there is advice on exams.

B．Because they can learn how to protect themselves.

C．Because they like self-protection experts.

D．Because they are free to do anything during the lesson.

2.The underlined word “contact” means_______.

A．end up           B．think of           C．search for         D．get in touch with

3.If your house is on fire, you must_______.

A．put dry things on your body

B．run quickly and take the lift

C．run away and find an exit as quickly as you can

D．take everything you have and then run away

4.If you see a child fall into the river but you can’t swim, you_______.

A．should cry out for help                   B．can jump into the river and save him

C．can do nothing                         D．should telephone the doctor

The Water World Swimming Pool is open every day from eight o’clock in the morning until half past seven in the evening. It costs two dollars sixty to enter the pool. There is a special cheap price for students with a student card. The price is one dollar forty. But you must bring your student card with you.
On Wednesday morning the pool is only open to mothers and babies. So mothers can enjoy themselves in the water with their babies. Please leave your older children at home on Wednesday morning.
The new Water World Café will be open up on June 22nd. From the café you can watch the swimmers or enjoy a drink after you swim.
Please call 2105369 for more information. We look forward to seeing you at the Water World Swimming Pool.
【小题1】How long is the Water World Swimming Pool open every day?

Hello! My name is Jenny. I live in a small town in Shanxi. It’s near the city of Datong. You can’t see it on the map of China, because it is too small. There are many tall buildings here. Most of the people live in their own(自己的) houses. There is a little garden behind my house. I often play with my friends in it. I like living in a house because I don’t have to climb stairs. (楼梯). And we can also grow beautiful flowers in the garden.
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【小题1】Where does Jenny live?
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【小题2】What kind of buildings are there?
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【小题3】Does Jenny like living in a tall building?
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【小题4】Who does Jenny often play with ?
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【小题5】Why does Jenny like living in a house?

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.

1.When you travel to the USA，you don’t need to tip          .

A．porters           B．waiters           C．70 minutes        D．90 minutes

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

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

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.

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